Revelation 9:21

Authorized King James Version

Neither repented they of their murders, nor of their sorceries, nor of their fornication, nor of their thefts.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
καὶ
G2532
Neither
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#2
οὐ
G3756
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#3
μετενόησαν
G3340
repented they
to think differently or afterwards, i.e., reconsider (morally, feel compunction)
#4
ἐκ
G1537
of
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
#5
τῶν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#6
φόνων
G5408
murders
murder
#7
αὐτῶν
G846
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
#8
οὔτε
G3777
nor
not too, i.e., neither or nor; by analogy, not even
#9
ἐκ
G1537
of
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
#10
τῶν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#11
φαρμακειῶν
G5331
sorceries
medication ("pharmacy"), i.e., (by extension) magic (literally or figuratively)
#12
αὐτῶν
G846
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
#13
οὔτε
G3777
nor
not too, i.e., neither or nor; by analogy, not even
#14
ἐκ
G1537
of
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
#15
τῆς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#16
πορνείας
G4202
fornication
harlotry (including adultery and incest); figuratively, idolatry
#17
αὐτῶν
G846
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
#18
οὔτε
G3777
nor
not too, i.e., neither or nor; by analogy, not even
#19
ἐκ
G1537
of
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
#20
τῶν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#21
κλεμμάτων
G2809
thefts
stealing (properly, the thing stolen, but used of the act)
#22
αὐτῶν
G846
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

Analysis

The kingdom of God theme here intersects with the progressive revelation of God's rule from creation to consummation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of development from creation mandate through Davidic kingdom to eschatological fulfillment. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's reign from creation through the millennial kingdom.

Historical Context

The historical context of the Domitian persecution period (c. 95 CE) provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection