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2REVfrontintroxx8l0# Introduction to Revelation<br><br>## Part 1: General Introduction<br><br>### Outline of the Book of Revelation<br><br>1. Opening (1:1-20)<br>1. Letters to the seven churches (2:1-3:22)<br>1. Vision of God in heaven, and a vision of the Lamb (4:1-11)<br>1. The seven seals (6:1-8:1)<br>1. The seven trumpets (8:2-13:18)<br>1. Worshipers of the Lamb, the martyrs, and the harvest of wrath (14:1-20)<br>1. The seven bowls (15:1-18:24)<br>1. Worship in heaven (19:1-10)<br>1. The Lambs judgment, the destruction of the beast, the thousand years, the destruction of Satan, and the final judgment (20:11-15)<br>1. The new creation and the new Jerusalem (21:1-22:5)<br>1. Jesus promise to return, the witness from the angels, Johns closing words, Christs message to his church, the invitation and the warning (22:6-21)<br><br>### Who wrote the Book of Revelation?<br><br>The author identified himself as John. This was probably the Apostle John. He wrote the Book of Revelation while on the island of Patmos. The Romans exiled John there for teaching people about Jesus.<br><br>### What is the Book of Revelation about?<br><br>John wrote the Book of Revelation to encourage believers to remain faithful even when they are suffering. John described visions he had of Satan and his followers fighting against and killing believers. In the visions God causes many terrible things to happen on the earth to punish wicked people. In the end, Jesus defeats Satan and his followers. Then Jesus comforts those who were faithful. And the believers will live forever with God in the new heavens and earth.<br><br>### How should the title of this book be translated?<br><br>Translators may choose to call this book by one of its traditional titles, “Revelation,” “The Revelation of Jesus Christ,” “The Revelation to Saint John,” or “The Apocalypse of John.” Or they may choose a possibly clearer title, such as “The Things that Jesus Christ Showed to John.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])<br><br>### What type of writing is the Book of Revelation?<br><br>John used a special style of writing to describe his visions. John described what he saw by using many symbols. This style of writing is called symbolic prophecy or apocalyptic literature. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-apocalypticwriting]])<br><br>## Part 2: Important Religious and Cultural Concepts<br><br>### Are the events of Revelation past or future?<br><br>Since early Christian times, scholars have interpreted Revelation differently. Some scholars think John described events that happened during his time. Some scholars think John described events happening from his time until the return of Jesus. Other scholars think John described events that will happen in a short period of time just before Christ returns.<br><br>Translators will not need to decide how to interpret the book before they translate it. Translators should leave the prophecies in the tenses that are used in the ULT.<br><br>### Are there any other books in the Bible like Revelation?<br><br>No other book of the Bible is like the Book of Revelation. But, passages in Ezekiel, Zechariah, and especially Daniel are similar in content and style to Revelation. It may be beneficial to translate Revelation at the same time as Daniel since they have some imagery and style in common.<br><br>## Part 3: Important Translation Issues<br><br>### Does one need to understand the Book of Revelation to translate it?<br><br>One does not need to understand all of the symbols in the Book of Revelation to translate it properly. Translators should not give possible meanings for the symbols or numbers in their translation. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-apocalypticwriting]])<br><br>### How are the ideas of “holy” and “sanctify” represented in Revelation in the ULT?<br><br>The scriptures use these words to indicate any one of various ideas. For this reason, it is often difficult for translators to represent them well in their versions. In translating Revelation into English, the ULT uses the following principles:<br>* The meaning in two passages indicates moral holiness. Here, the ULT uses “holy.” (See: 14:12; 22:11)<br>* Usually the meaning in Revelation indicates a simple reference to Christians without implying any particular role filled by them. In these cases, the ULT uses “believer” or “believers.” (See: 5:8; 8:3, 4; 11:18; 13:7; 16:6; 17:6; 18:20, 24; 19:8; 20:9)<br>* Sometimes the meaning implies the idea of someone or something set apart for God alone. In these cases, the ULT uses “sanctify,” “set apart,” “dedicated to,” or “reserved for.”<br><br>The UST will often be helpful as translators think about how to represent these ideas in their own versions.<br><br>### Periods of time<br><br>John referred to various periods of time in Revelation. For example, there are many references to forty-two months, seven years, and three and a half days. Some scholars think these time periods are symbolic. Other scholars think these are actual time periods. The translator should treat these time periods as referencing actual periods of time. It is then up to the interpreter to determine their significance or what they may represent.<br><br>### What are the major issues in the text of the Book of Revelation?<br><br>For the following verses, some modern versions of the Bible differ from older versions. The ULT text has the modern reading and puts the older reading in a footnote. If a translation of the Bible exists in the general region, translators should consider using the reading found in those versions. If not, translators are advised to follow the modern reading.<br>* “I am the alpha and the omega, says the Lord God, the one who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty” (1:8). Some versions add the phrase “the Beginning and the End.”<br>* “the elders prostrated themselves and worshiped” (5:14). Some older versions read, “the twenty-four elders prostrated themselves and worshiped the one who lives forever and ever.”<br>* “so that a third of it [the earth] was burned up” (8:7). Some older versions do not include this phrase.<br>* “the one who is and who was” (11:17). Some versions add the phrase “and who is to come.”<br>* “they are blameless” (14:5). Some versions add the phrase “before the throne of God” (14:5).<br>* “the one who is and who was, the Holy One” (16:5). Some older versions read, “O Lord, the One who is and who was and who is to be.”<br>* “The nations will walk by the light of that city” (21:24). Some older versions read, “The nations that are saved will walk by the light of that city.”<br>* “Blessed are those who wash their robes” (22:14). Some older versions read “Blessed are those who do his commandments.”<br>* “God will take away his share in the tree of life and in the holy city” (22:19). Some older versions read, “God will take away his share in the book of life and in the holy city.”<br><br>(See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-textvariants]])
3REV1introu1e20# Revelation 1 General Notes<br><br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>This chapter explains how the Book of Revelation records the vision John received on the island of Patmos.<br><br>Some translations set quotations from the Old Testament farther to the right on the page to make them easier to read. The ULT does this with the quoted words in verse 7.<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Seven churches<br><br>John wrote this book to seven actual churches in Asia Minor, which is now the country of Turkey.<br><br>### White<br><br>The Bible often speaks of something that belongs to a person as being “white.” This is metaphor and metonym for that person living rightly and pleasing God. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/righteous]])<br><br>### “Him who is, and who was, and who is to come”<br><br>God exists now. He has always existed. He will always exist. Your language may have a different way of saying this.<br><br>## Important figures of speech in this chapter<br><br>### Blood<br><br>Blood is a metonym for death. Jesus “has released us from our sins by his blood.” John means that Jesus saved us from our sins by dying for us. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])<br><br>## Other possible translation difficulties in this chapter<br><br>### “He is coming with the clouds”<br><br>Jesus went into the clouds when he went up to heaven after God raised him from the dead. When Jesus returns, he will also be “with the clouds.” It is not clear whether he will be sitting or riding on clouds or coming in the clouds or “with the clouds” in some other way. Your translation should express this in a way that is natural in your language.<br><br>### “One like a son of man”<br><br>This refers to Jesus. You should translate the words “son of man” using the same words as you did in the Gospels for when Jesus called himself the “Son of Man.”<br><br>### “The angels of the seven churches”<br><br>The word “angels” here can also mean “messengers.” This might refer to heavenly beings, or to the messengers or leaders of these seven churches. John uses the same word “angel” (singular) in verse 1 and in many other places throughout the book. Your translation should also use the same word.
4REV11kv410General Information:This is an introduction to the book of Revelation. It explains that it is a revelation from Jesus Christ and it gives a blessing to those who read it.
5REV11ik5vτοῖς δούλοις αὐτοῦ1his servantsThis refers to people who believe in Christ.
6REV11x8buἃ δεῖ γενέσθαι ἐν τάχει1what must soon take place“the events that must happen soon”
7REV11kez4ἐσήμανεν1made it known“communicated it”
8REV11pb4ufigs-123personτῷ δούλῳ αὐτοῦ, Ἰωάννῃ1to his servant JohnJohn wrote this book and was referring to himself here. Alternate translation: “to me, John, his servant” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
9REV12va4cτὸν λόγον τοῦ Θεοῦ1the word of God“the message that God spoke”
10REV12b5seτὴν μαρτυρίαν Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ1the testimony of Jesus ChristThis could refer to: (1) the testimony that John has given about Jesus Christ. Alternate translation: “he has also given testimony about Jesus Christ” (2) the testimony that Jesus Christ has given about himself.
11REV13le65figs-genericnounὁ ἀναγινώσκων1the one who reads aloudThis does not refer to a specific person. It refers to anyone who reads it aloud. Alternate translation: “anyone who reads aloud” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-genericnoun]])
12REV13h37bfigs-activepassiveτηροῦντες τὰ ἐν αὐτῇ γεγραμμένα1obey what is written in itYou can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “obey what John has written in it” or “obey what they read in it” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
13REV13dwt8ὁ…καιρὸς ἐγγύς1the time is near“the things that must happen will soon happen”
14REV14vw1t0General Information:This is the beginning of Johns letter. Here he names himself as the writer and greets the people he is writing to.
15REV14y9yhfigs-abstractnounsχάρις ὑμῖν καὶ εἰρήνη, ἀπὸ ὁ ὢν…καὶ ἀπὸ τῶν ἑπτὰ πνευμάτων1May grace be to you and peace from the one who is … and from the seven spiritsThis is a wish or blessing. John speaks as if these were things that God could give, although they are really ways in which he hopes God will act for his people. Alternate translation: “May he who is … and the seven spirits … treat you kindly and enable you to live peacefully and securely” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
16REV14hl5cἀπὸ ὁ ὢν1from the one who is“from God, who is”
17REV14qsu6figs-metaphorὁ ἐρχόμενος1who is to comeExisting in the future is spoken of as coming. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
18REV14x38pwriting-symlanguageἑπτὰ πνευμάτων1seven spiritsThe number seven is a symbol of completeness and perfection. The “seven spirits” refers either to the Spirit of God or to seven spirits who serve God. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
19REV15w24xκαὶ ἀπὸ Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ1and from Jesus ChristThis continues the blessing from [Revelation 1:4](../01/04.md). “May grace be to you and peace also from Jesus Christ” or “and may Jesus Christ treat you kindly and enable you to live peacefully and securely”
20REV15l3h8ὁ πρωτότοκος τῶν νεκρῶν1the firstborn from the dead“the first person to be raised from death”
21REV15j1xpτῶν νεκρῶν1from the deadFrom among all those who have died. This expression describes all dead people together in the underworld. To come back from among them speaks of becoming alive again.
22REV15u6v7λύσαντι ἡμᾶς1has released us“has set us free”
23REV16a4mqἐποίησεν ἡμᾶς βασιλείαν, ἱερεῖς1has made us a kingdom, priests“has set us apart and begun to rule over us and he has made us priests”
24REV16ne7xτῷ Θεῷ καὶ Πατρί αὐτοῦ1his God and FatherThis is one person. Alternate translation: “God, his Father”
25REV16c77qguidelines-sonofgodprinciplesΠατρί1FatherThis is an important title for God that describes the relationship between God and Jesus. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/guidelines-sonofgodprinciples]])
26REV16qd74figs-abstractnounsαὐτῷ ἡ δόξα καὶ τὸ κράτος1to him be the glory and the powerThis is a wish or prayer. This could mean: (1) John prays that people honor his glory and power. (2) John prays that Jesus will be honored and will be able to rule completely over everyone and everything. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
27REV16vc5gτὸ κράτος1the powerThis probably refers to his authority as king.
28REV17ldv80General Information:In verse 7, John is quoting from Daniel and Zechariah.
29REV17hb4ifigs-synecdocheπᾶς ὀφθαλμὸς1every eyeSince people see with the eyes, The word **eye** is used to refer to people. Alternate translation: “every person” or “everyone” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
30REV17t16vκαὶ οἵτινες αὐτὸν ἐξεκέντησαν1including those who pierced him“even those who pierced him will see him”
31REV17ndf6figs-metonymyαὐτὸν ἐξεκέντησαν1pierced himJesus hands and feet were pierced when he was nailed to the cross. Here it refers to people killing him. Alternate translation: “killed him” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
32REV17lqs9ἐξεκέντησαν1piercedmade a hole in
33REV18mm9zfigs-metaphorτὸ Ἄλφα καὶ τὸ Ὦ1the alpha and the omegaThese are first and last letters of the Greek alphabet. This could mean: (1) Christ is the one who began all things and who will end all things. (2) Christ is the one who has always lived and who always will live. If unclear to readers you may consider using the first and last letters of your alphabet. Alternate translation: “the A and the Z” or “the first and the last” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])
34REV18in5efigs-metaphorὁ ἐρχόμενος1who is to comeExisting in the future is spoken of as coming. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
35REV18c96pwriting-quotationsλέγει Κύριος, ὁ Θεός1says the Lord GodSome languages would put “The Lord God says” at the beginning or the end of the whole sentence. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-quotations]])
36REV19up7y0General Information:John explains how his vision began and the instructions the Spirit gave him.
37REV19mg1kfigs-youὑμῶν1yourThese refer to the believers in the seven churches. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
38REV19p7iiἐγὼ Ἰωάννης, ὁ ἀδελφὸς ὑμῶν, καὶ συνκοινωνὸς ἐν τῇ θλίψει, καὶ βασιλείᾳ, καὶ ὑπομονῇ, ἐν Ἰησοῦ, ἐγενόμην1I, John—your brother and the one who shares with you in the suffering and kingdom and patient endurance that are in Jesus—wasYou can state this as a separate sentence. Alternate translation: “I, John, am your brother who shares with you in Gods kingdom and also suffers and patiently endures trials along with you because we belong to Jesus. I was”
39REV19c1a9διὰ τὸν λόγον τοῦ Θεοῦ1because of the word of God“because I told others the word of God”
40REV19j5rgτὸν λόγον τοῦ Θεοῦ1the word of God“the message that God spoke.” Translate as in [Revelation 1:2](../01/02.md).
41REV19sim8τὴν μαρτυρίαν Ἰησοῦ1the testimony about Jesus“the testimony that God has given about Jesus.” Translate as in [Revelation 1:2](../01/02.md).
42REV110s2swfigs-idiomἐγενόμην ἐν Πνεύματι1I was in the SpiritJohn speaks of being influenced by Gods Spirit as if he were in the Spirit. Alternate translation: “I was influenced by the Spirit” or “The Spirit influenced me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
43REV110lnj2τῇ Κυριακῇ ἡμέρᾳ1the Lords daythe day of worship for believers in Christ
44REV110fa68figs-simileφωνὴν μεγάλην ὡς σάλπιγγος1loud voice like a trumpetThe voice was so loud it sounded like a trumpet. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
45REV110dn8eσάλπιγγος1trumpetThis refers to an instrument for producing music or for calling people to gather together for an announcement or meeting.
46REV111kq6xtranslate-namesΣμύρναν…Πέργαμον…Θυάτειρα…Σάρδεις…Φιλαδέλφιαν…Λαοδίκιαν1Smyrna … Pergamum … Thyatira … Sardis … Philadelphia … LaodiceaThese are names of cities in the region of western Asia that today is modern Turkey. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
47REV112dkp10Connecting Statement:John begins to explain what he saw in his vision.
48REV112r89lfigs-synecdocheτὴν φωνὴν ἥτις1whose voiceThis refers to the person speaking. Alternate translation: “who” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
49REV113xmx7figs-metaphorΥἱὸν Ἀνθρώπου1son of manThis expression describes a human figure, someone who looks human. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
50REV113y6qkζώνην χρυσᾶν1a golden sasha piece of cloth worn around the chest. It may have had golden threads in it.
51REV114qc12figs-simileἡ…κεφαλὴ αὐτοῦ καὶ αἱ τρίχες λευκαὶ, ὡς ἔριον λευκόν ὡς χιών1His head and hair were as white as wool—as white as snowWool and snow are examples of things that are very white. The repetition of “as white as” emphasizes that they were very white. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
52REV114j9w4ἔριον1woolThis is the hair of a sheep or goat. It was known to be very white.
53REV114vp4tfigs-simileοἱ ὀφθαλμοὶ αὐτοῦ ὡς φλὸξ πυρός1his eyes were like a flame of fireHis eyes are described as being full of light like a flame of fire. Alternate translation: “his eyes were glowing like a flame of fire” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
54REV115u551figs-simileοἱ πόδες αὐτοῦ ὅμοιοι χαλκολιβάνῳ ὡς1His feet were like polished bronzeBronze is polished to make it shine and reflect light. Alternate translation: “His feet were very shiny like polished bronze” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
55REV115d6jefigs-eventsὅμοιοι χαλκολιβάνῳ ὡς ἐν καμίνῳ πεπυρωμένης1like polished bronze, like bronze that had been refined in a furnaceThe bronze would be refined first and then polished. Alternate translation: “like bronze that has been purified in a hot furnace and polished” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-events]])
56REV115ldx7καμίνῳ1furnacea strong container for holding a very hot fire. People would put metal in it, and the hot fire would burn away any impurities that were in the metal.
57REV115izg6ἡ φωνὴ αὐτοῦ ὡς φωνὴ ὑδάτων πολλῶν1the sound of many rushing watersThis is very loud, like the sound of a large, fast flowing river, of a large waterfall, or of loud waves in the sea.
58REV116pp58ἐκ τοῦ στόματος αὐτοῦ ῥομφαία…ἐκπορευομένη1a sword … was coming out of his mouthThe sword blade was sticking out of his mouth. The sword itself was not in motion.
59REV116zy4dῥομφαία δίστομος ὀξεῖα1a sword with two sharp edgesThis refers to a double-edged sword, which is sharpened on both sides to cut both directions.
60REV117twy9figs-simileἔπεσα πρὸς τοὺς πόδας αὐτοῦ, ὡς νεκρός1fell at his feet like a dead manJohn lay down facing the ground. He was probably very frightened and was showing Jesus great respect. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
61REV117jw5rἔθηκεν τὴν δεξιὰν αὐτοῦ ἐπ’ ἐμὲ1He placed his right hand on me“He touched me with his right hand”
62REV117uc3dfigs-merismἐγώ εἰμι ὁ πρῶτος καὶ ὁ ἔσχατος1I am the first and the lastThis refers to the eternal nature of Jesus. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])
63REV118a4e2figs-metaphorἔχω τὰς κλεῖς τοῦ θανάτου καὶ τοῦ ᾍδου1I have the keys of death and of HadesHaving the power over something is spoken of as having the keys to it. The implied information is that he can give life to those who have died and let them out of Hades. Alternate translation: “I have the power over death and over Hades” or “I have the power to give life to people who have died and to let them out of Hades” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
64REV119u49x0Connecting Statement:The Son of Man continues to speak.
65REV120d6ezwriting-symlanguageἀστέρων1starsThese stars are symbols that represent the seven angels of the seven churches. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
66REV120fl5dwriting-symlanguageλυχνίας1lampstandsThe lampstands are symbols that represent the seven churches. See how you translated this in [Revelation 1:12](../01/12.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
67REV120eek9ἄγγελοι τῶν ἑπτὰ ἐκκλησιῶν1the angels of the seven churchesHere, **angels** could refer to: (1) heavenly angels who protect the seven churches. (2) human messengers to the seven churches, either messengers who went from John to the churches or the leaders of those churches.
68REV120e25nἑπτὰ ἐκκλησιῶν1seven churchesThis refers to seven churches that actually existed in Asia Minor at that time. See how you translated this in [Revelation 1:11](../01/11.md).
69REV2introzps20# Revelation 2 General Notes<br><br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>Chapters 2 and 3 together are usually called the “seven letters to the seven churches.” You may wish to set each letter apart. The reader can then easily see that they are separate letters.<br><br>Some translations set quotations from the Old Testament farther to the right on the page than the rest of the text. The ULT does this with the quoted words of verse 27.<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Poverty and wealth<br><br>The Christians in Smyrna were poor because they did not have much money. But they were rich spiritually because God would reward them for their suffering. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/spirit]])<br><br>### “The devil is about to”<br><br>People were about to take some of the Christians in Smyrna and throw them into prison and even kill some of them ([Revelation 2:10](../../rev/02/10.md)). John does not say who these people were. But he does speak of them harming the Christians as if Satan himself were harming them. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])<br><br>### Balaam, Balak, and Jezebel<br><br>Balaam, Balak, and Jezebel were people who lived long before Jesus was born. They all tried to harm the Israelites either by cursing them or by making them want to stop obeying God.<br><br>## Important figures of speech in this chapter<br><br>### “Let the one who has an ear, hear what the Spirit is saying to the churches”<br><br>The writer knew that almost all of his readers had physical ears. The ear here is a metonym for hearing what God says and desiring to obey him. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])<br><br>## Other possible translation difficulties in this chapter<br><br>### “The angel of the church”<br><br>The word **angel** here can also mean “messenger.” This might refer to the messenger or leader of the church. See how you translated “angel” in [Revelation 1:20](../../rev/01/20.md).<br><br>### “The words of the one who”<br><br>The verses with these words can be difficult to translate. They do not make complete sentences. You may need to add “These are” to the beginning of these verses. Also, Jesus used these words to speak of himself as if he were speaking of another person. Your language may not allow people to speak of themselves as if they were speaking of other people. Jesus began speaking in [Revelation 1:17](../../rev/01/17.md). He continues to speak through the end of Chapter 3.
70REV21mn8x0General Information:This is the beginning of the Son of Mans message to the angel of the church in Ephesus.
71REV21kq5rτῷ ἀγγέλῳ1the angelHere, **angel** could refer to: (1) a heavenly angel who protects this church. (2) a human messenger to the church, either a messenger who went from John to the church or the leader of the churches. See how you translated “angel” in [Revelation 1:20](../01/20.md)
72REV21i92awriting-symlanguageἀστέρας1starsThese stars are symbols. They represent the seven angels of the seven churches. See how you translated this in [Revelation 1:16](../01/16.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
73REV21ugs3writing-symlanguageλυχνιῶν1lampstandsThe lampstands are symbols that represent the seven churches. See how you translated this in [Revelation 1:12](../01/12.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
74REV22jg1ufigs-abstractnounsοἶδα…τὸν κόπον καὶ τὴν ὑπομονήν σου1I know … your hard labor and your patient endurance“Labor” and “endurance” are abstract nouns and can be translated with verbs “work” and “endure.” Alternate translation: “I know … that you work very hard and that you endure patiently” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
75REV22szc1καὶ οὐκ εἰσίν1but are not“but are not apostles”
76REV22ka9eεὗρες αὐτοὺς ψευδεῖς1you have found them to be false“you have recognized that those people are false apostles”
77REV23muq8figs-metonymyδιὰ τὸ ὄνομά μου1because of my name**Name** here is a metonym for the person of Jesus Christ. Alternate translation: “because of me” or “because you believe in my name” or “because you believe in me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
78REV23j46dfigs-metaphorοὐ κεκοπίακες1you have not grown wearyBeing discouraged is spoken of as being tired. Alternate translation: “you have not become discouraged” or “you have not quit” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
79REV24j7gzἔχω κατὰ σοῦ, ὅτι1I have against you the fact that“I disapprove of you because” or “I am angry with you because”
80REV24kx98figs-metaphorτὴν ἀγάπην σου τὴν πρώτην ἀφῆκες1you have left behind your first loveTo stop doing something is spoken of as leaving it behind. Love is spoken of as if it is an object that can be left behind. AT “you have stopped loving me as you did at the beginning” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
81REV25sfw2figs-metaphorπόθεν πέπτωκας1from where you have fallenNo longer loving as much as they used to is spoken of as haven fallen. Alternate translation: “how much you have changed” or “how much you used to love me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
82REV25j6p5εἰ δὲ μή1Unless you repent“If you do not repent”
83REV25j8p5writing-symlanguageκινήσω τὴν λυχνίαν σου1remove your lampstandThe lampstands are symbols that represent the seven churches. See how you translated “lampstand” in [Revelation 1:12](../01/12.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
84REV26cvi5translate-namesτῶν Νικολαϊτῶν1Nicolaitanspeople who followed the teachings of a man named Nicolaus (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
85REV27s3qgfigs-metonymyὁ ἔχων οὖς, ἀκουσάτω1Let the one who has an ear, hearJesus is emphasizing that what he has just said is important and may take some effort to understand and put into practice. The phrase **has an ear** here is a metonym for the willingness to understand and obey. Alternate translation: “Let the one who is willing to listen, listen to” or “The one who is willing to understand, let him understand and obey” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
86REV27ft48figs-123personὁ…ἀκουσάτω1Let the one … hearSince Jesus is speaking directly to his audience, you may prefer to use the second person here. Alternate translation: “If you are willing to listen, listen to” or “If you are willing to understand, then understand and obey” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
87REV27wzg1figs-genericnounτῷ νικῶντι1the one who conquersThis refers anyone who conquers. Alternate translation: “anyone who resists evil” or “those who do not agree to do evil” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-genericnoun]])
88REV27rmf5τῷ Παραδείσῳ τοῦ Θεοῦ1the paradise of God“Gods garden.” This is a symbol for heaven.
89REV28is3w0General Information:This is the beginning of the Son of Mans message to the angel of the church in Smyrna.
90REV28ie9xτῷ ἀγγέλῳ1the angelHere, **angel** could refer to: (1) a heavenly angel who protects this church. (2) a human messenger to the church, either a messenger who went from John to the church or the leader of the churches. See how you translated “angel” in [Revelation 1:20](../01/20.md)
91REV28key2translate-namesΣμύρνῃ1SmyrnaThis is the name of a city in a part of western Asia that today is modern Turkey. See how you translated this in [Revelation 1:11](../01/11.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
92REV28k7qkfigs-merismὁ πρῶτος καὶ ὁ ἔσχατος1the first and the lastThis refers to the eternal nature of Jesus. See how you translated this in [Revelation 1:17](../01/17.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])
93REV29p6hpfigs-abstractnounsοἶδά σου τὴν θλῖψιν καὶ τὴν πτωχείαν1I know your sufferings and your poverty“Sufferings” and “poverty” can be translated as verbs. Alternate translation: “I know how you have suffered and how poor you are” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
94REV29f6bpfigs-abstractnounsοἶδά…τὴν βλασφημίαν ἐκ τῶν λεγόντων Ἰουδαίους εἶναι ἑαυτούς1I know the slander of those who say they are Jews“Slander” can be translated as a verb. Alternate translation: “I know how people have slandered you—those who say they are Jews” or “I know how people have said terrible things about you—those who say they are Jews” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
95REV29qf9pκαὶ οὐκ εἰσίν1but they are not“but they are not real Jews”
96REV29a4yufigs-metaphorσυναγωγὴ τοῦ Σατανᾶ1a synagogue of SatanPeople who gather to obey or honor Satan are spoken of as if they were a synagogue, a place of worship and teaching for the Jews. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
97REV210agx4figs-metonymyμέλλει βάλλειν ὁ διάβολος ἐξ ὑμῶν εἰς φυλακὴν1The devil is about to throw some of you into prisonThe words **the Devil** here are a metonym for the people who obey the devil. Alternate translation: “The devil will soon cause others to put some of you in prison” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
98REV210f5t1γίνου πιστὸς ἄχρι θανάτου1Be faithful until death“Be faithful to me even if they kill you.” The use os the word **until** does not mean that you should stop being faithful at death.
99REV210sp8zτὸν στέφανον1the crown“the winners crown.” This was a wreath, originally of olive branches or laurel leaves, that was put on the head of a victorious athlete.
100REV210zhj8figs-metaphorτὸν στέφανον τῆς ζωῆς1the crown of lifeThis could refer to: (1) a crown that shows that Christ has given the believers eternal life. (2) true life as a prize like a winners crown. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
101REV211g7zqfigs-metonymyὁ ἔχων οὖς, ἀκουσάτω1Let the one who has an ear, hearJesus is emphasizing that what he has just said is important and may take some effort to understand and put into practice. The phrase **has an ear** here is a metonym for the willingness to understand and obey. See how you translated this phrase in [Revelation 2:7](../02/07.md). Alternate translation: “Let the one who is willing to listen, listen to” or “The one who is willing to understand, let him understand and obey” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
102REV211dc3nfigs-123personὁ…ἀκουσάτω1Let the one … hearSince Jesus is speaking directly to his audience, you may prefer to use the second person here. See how you translated this phrase in [Revelation 2:7](../02/07.md). Alternate translation: “If you are willing to listen, listen to” or “If you are willing to understand, then understand and obey” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
103REV211s9d2figs-genericnounὁ νικῶν1The one who conquersThis refers anyone who conquers. See how you translated this in [Revelation 2:7](../02/07.md). Alternate translation: “Anyone who resists evil” or “Those who do not agree to do evil” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-genericnoun]])
104REV211q6w2οὐ μὴ ἀδικηθῇ ἐκ τοῦ θανάτου τοῦ δευτέρου1will not be hurt by the second death“will not experience the second death” or “will not die a second time”
105REV212ll170General Information:This is the beginning of the Son of Mans message to the angel of the church in Pergamum.
106REV212y864τῷ ἀγγέλῳ1the angelHere, **angel** could refer to: (1) a heavenly angel who protects this church. (2) a human messenger to the church, either a messenger who went from John to the church or the leader of the churches. See how you translated “angel” in [Revelation 1:20](../01/20.md)
107REV212il7ctranslate-namesΠεργάμῳ1PergamumThis is the name of a city in a part of western Asia that today is modern Turkey. See how you translated this in [Revelation 1:11](../01/11.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
108REV212f6s5τὴν ῥομφαίαν τὴν δίστομον τὴν ὀξεῖαν1the sword with two sharp edgesThis refers to a double-edged sword, which is sharpened on both sides to cut both directions. See how you translated this in [Revelation 1:16](../01/16.md)
109REV213ryn6figs-metonymyὁ θρόνος τοῦ Σατανᾶ1Satans throneThis could mean: (1) Satans power and evil influence on people. (2) the place where Satan rules. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
110REV213tf7cfigs-metaphorκρατεῖς τὸ ὄνομά μου1you hold on tightly to my name**Name** here is a metonym for the person. Firmly believing is spoken of as holding on tightly. Alternate translation: “you firmly believe in me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
111REV213x6j6figs-abstractnounsοὐκ ἠρνήσω τὴν πίστιν μου1you did not deny your faith in me“Faith” can be translated with the verb “believe.” AT “you continued to tell people that you believe in me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
112REV213lu4btranslate-namesἈντιπᾶς1AntipasThis is the name of a man. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
113REV214wu6nἀλλ’ ἔχω κατὰ σοῦ ὀλίγα1But I have a few things against you“I disapprove of you because of a few things you have done” or “I am angry with you because of a few things you did.” See how you translated a similar phrase in [Revelation 2:4](../02/04.md).
114REV214rd44figs-metaphorκρατοῦντας τὴν διδαχὴν Βαλαάμ, ὃς1who hold tightly to the teaching of Balaam, whoThis could refer to: (1) people who teach what Balaam taught. (2) people who do what Balaam taught. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
115REV214j3nctranslate-namesτῷ Βαλὰκ1BalakThis is the name of a king. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
116REV214hg4gfigs-metaphorὃς ἐδίδασκεν τῷ Βαλὰκ βαλεῖν σκάνδαλον ἐνώπιον τῶν υἱῶν Ἰσραήλ1who taught Balak to throw a stumbling block before the children of IsraelSomething that leads people to sin is spoken of as a stone in the road that people stumble on. Alternate translation: “who showed Balak how to cause the people of Israel to sin” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
117REV214u19fπορνεῦσαι1be sexually immoral“sin sexually” or “commit sexual sin”
118REV215hc85translate-namesΝικολαϊτῶν1NicolaitansThis was the name for a group of people who followed the teachings of a man named Nicolaus. See how you translated this in [Revelation 2:6](../02/06.md) (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
119REV216rwa4μετανόησον οὖν1Repent, therefore“So repent”
120REV216f8dyfigs-ellipsisεἰ δὲ μή1If you do not,The verb can be supplied from the previous phrase. Alternate translation: “If you do not repent, I” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
121REV216fd6uπολεμήσω μετ’ αὐτῶν1wage war against them“fight against them”
122REV216j52qwriting-symlanguageἐν τῇ ῥομφαίᾳ τοῦ στόματός μου1with the sword in my mouthThis refers to the sword in [Revelation 1:16](../01/16.md). Although symbols in apocalyptic language are not normally to be replaced with the item they represent, translators may choose whether or not to show that this as a symbol represents Gods word, as the UST does. This symbol indicates that Christ will defeat his enemies by giving a simple command. Alternate translation: “with the sword in my mouth, which is the word of God” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
123REV217lm1jfigs-metonymyὁ ἔχων οὖς, ἀκουσάτω1Let the one who has an ear, hearJesus is emphasizing that what he has just said is important and may take some effort to understand and put into practice. The phrase **has an ear** here is a metonym for the willingness to understand and obey. See how you translated this phrase in [Revelation 2:7](../02/07.md). Alternate translation: “Let the one who is willing to listen, listen to” or “The one who is willing to understand, let him understand and obey” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
124REV217m867figs-123personὁ…ἀκουσάτω1Let the one … hearSince Jesus is speaking directly to his audience, you may prefer to use the second person here. See how you translated this phrase in [Revelation 2:7](../02/07.md). Alternate translation: “If you are willing to listen, listen to” or “If you are willing to understand, then understand and obey” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
125REV217i61bfigs-genericnounτῷ νικῶντι1To the one who conquersThis refers anyone who conquers. See how you translated this in [Revelation 2:7](../02/07.md). Alternate translation: “anyone who resists evil” or “those who do not agree to do evil” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-genericnoun]])
126REV218b83m0General Information:This is the beginning of the Son of Mans message to the angel of the church in Thyatira.
127REV218nd4mτῷ ἀγγέλῳ1the angelHere, **angel** could refer to: (1) a heavenly angel who protects this church. (2) a human messenger to the church, either a messenger who went from John to the church or the leader of the churches. See how you translated “angel” in [Revelation 1:20](../01/20.md)
128REV218kd5vtranslate-namesΘυατείροις1ThyatiraThis is the name of a city in a part of western Asia that today is modern Turkey. See how you translated this in [Revelation 1:11](../01/11.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
129REV218q3w9guidelines-sonofgodprinciplesὁ Υἱὸς τοῦ Θεοῦ1Son of GodThis is an important title for Jesus. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/guidelines-sonofgodprinciples]])
130REV218zbx5figs-simileὁ ἔχων τοὺς ὀφθαλμοὺς αὐτοῦ ὡς φλόγα πυρός1who has eyes like a flame of fireHis eyes are describes as being full of light like a flame of fire. See how you translated this in [Revelation 1:14](../01/14.md). Alternate translation: “whose eyes glow like a flame of fire” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
131REV218p86ifigs-simileοἱ πόδες αὐτοῦ ὅμοιοι χαλκολιβάνῳ1feet like polished bronzeBronze is polished to make it shine and reflect light. See how you translated this in [Revelation 1:15](../01/15.md). Alternate translation: “whose feet are very shiny like polished bronze” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
132REV219bx33figs-abstractnounsτὴν ἀγάπην, καὶ τὴν πίστιν, καὶ τὴν διακονίαν, καὶ τὴν ὑπομονήν σου1your love and faith and service and your patient enduranceThe abstract nouns “love,” “faith,” “service,” and “endurance” can be translated with verbs. Alternate translation: “How you have loved, trusted, served, and endured patiently” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
133REV219y2mufigs-explicitτὴν ἀγάπην, καὶ τὴν πίστιν, καὶ τὴν διακονίαν, καὶ τὴν ὑπομονήν σου1your love and faith and service and your patient enduranceYou can state the implied objects of these verbs clearly. Alternate translation: “How you have loved me and others, trusted me, served me and others, and endured troubles patiently” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
134REV220wbu1ἀλλ’ ἔχω κατὰ σοῦ1But I have this against you“But I disapprove of some of the things you are doing” or “But I am angry with you because of something you are doing.” See how you translated a similar phrase in [Revelation 2:4](../02/04.md).
135REV220f6e8figs-metaphorτὴν γυναῖκα Ἰεζάβελ, ἡ1the woman Jezebel, whoJesus spoke of a certain woman in their church as if she were Queen Jezebel, because she did the same kinds of sinful things that Queen Jezebel had done long before that time. Alternate translation: “the woman who is just like Jezebel and” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
136REV221g7yhἔδωκα αὐτῇ χρόνον ἵνα μετανοήσῃ1I gave her time to repent“I gave her opportunity to repent” or “I waited for her to repent”
137REV222twa2figs-metonymyβάλλω αὐτὴν εἰς κλίνην…εἰς θλῖψιν μεγάλην1I will throw her onto a sickbed … into great sufferingHer having to lie in bed would be the result of Jesus making her very sick. Alternate translation: “I will make her lie sick in bed … I will make suffer greatly” or “I will make her very sick … I will make suffer greatly” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
138REV222lj36figs-metaphorτοὺς μοιχεύοντας μετ’ αὐτῆς εἰς θλῖψιν μεγάλην1those who commit adultery with her into great sufferingJesus speaks of causing people to suffer as throwing them into suffering. Alternate translation: “I will make those who commit adultery with her to suffer greatly” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
139REV222h8fzμοιχεύοντας1commit adultery“practice adultery”
140REV222g53bfigs-explicitἐὰν μὴ μετανοήσουσιν ἐκ τῶν ἔργων αὐτῆς1unless they repent of her deedsThis implies that they have participated with her in her wicked behavior. By repenting of her deeds, they also repent of participating in her behavior. Alternate translation: “if they do not repent from doing the evil that she does” or “if they do not repent of participating in her deeds” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
141REV223kx34τὰ τέκνα αὐτῆς ἀποκτενῶ ἐν θανάτῳ1I will strike her children dead“I will kill her children”
142REV223cn5sfigs-metaphorτὰ τέκνα αὐτῆς1her childrenJesus spoke of her followers as if they were her children. Alternate translation: her followers” or “the people who do what she teaches” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
143REV223zm6tfigs-metonymyνεφροὺς καὶ καρδίας1thoughts and heartsThe term “heart” a metonym that represents feelings and desires. Alternate translation: “what people think and want” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
144REV223bgs9figs-idiomδώσω ὑμῖν ἑκάστῳ1I will give to each one of youThis is an expression about punishment and reward. Alternate translation: “I will punish or reward each one of you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
145REV224tli6figs-metaphorὅσοι οὐκ ἔχουσιν τὴν διδαχὴν ταύτην1everyone who does not hold this teachingBelieving a teaching is spoken of as holding the teaching. Alternate translation: “everyone who does not believe this teaching” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
146REV224scu6οὐκ ἔχουσιν τὴν διδαχὴν ταύτην1does not hold this teachingThe noun “teaching” can be translated as a verb. Alternate translation: “does not hold to what she teaches” or “does not believe what she teaches”
147REV224d5i9figs-metaphorβαθέα1deep thingsSecret things are spoken of as if they were deep. Alternate translation: “secret things” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
148REV226z5xifigs-genericnounὁ νικῶν1The one who conquersThis refers anyone who conquers. See how you translated this in [Revelation 2:7](../02/07.md). Alternate translation: “Anyone who resists evil” or “The person who does not agree to do evil” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-genericnoun]])
149REV227c9guποιμανεῖ…συντρίβεται1He will rule … break them into piecesThis is a prophecy from the Old Testament about a king of Israel, but Jesus applied it here to those to whom he gives authority over the nations.
150REV227w8ppfigs-metaphorποιμανεῖ αὐτοὺς ἐν ῥάβδῳ σιδηρᾷ1He will rule them with an iron rodRuling harshly is spoken of as ruling with an iron rod. Alternate translation: “He will rule them harshly as if striking them with an iron stick” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
151REV227ksl1figs-simileὡς τὰ σκεύη τὰ κεραμικὰ συντρίβεται1like clay jars he will break them into piecesBreaking them to pieces is an image that represents either: (1) destroying evildoers. (2) defeating enemies. Alternate translation: “He will defeat his enemies completely as if breaking clay jars into pieces” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
152REV228n9tsfigs-explicitὡς κἀγὼ εἴληφα παρὰ τοῦ πατρός μου1Just as I have received from my FatherSome languages may need to tell what was received. This could mean: (1) he received authority from his Father. (2) he received the morning star from his Father. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
153REV228hr39guidelines-sonofgodprinciplesτοῦ πατρός μου1my FatherThis is an important title for God that describes the relationship between God and Jesus. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/guidelines-sonofgodprinciples]])
154REV228c1zcκαὶ δώσω αὐτῷ1I will also give himHere, **him** refers to the one who conquers.
155REV228g5iywriting-symlanguageτὸν ἀστέρα τὸν πρωϊνόν1morning starThis is a bright star that sometimes appears early in the morning just before dawn. It was a symbol of victory. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
156REV229ilk8figs-metonymyὁ ἔχων οὖς, ἀκουσάτω1Let the one who has an ear, hearJesus is emphasizing that what he has just said is important and may take some effort to understand and put into practice. The phrase **has an ear** here is a metonym for the willingness to understand and obey. See how you translated this phrase in [Revelation 2:7](../02/07.md). Alternate translation: “Let the one who is willing to listen, listen to” or “The one who is willing to understand, let him understand and obey” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
157REV229ikm8figs-123personὁ…ἀκουσάτω1Let the one … hearSince Jesus is speaking directly to his audience, you may prefer to use the second person here. See how you translated this phrase in [Revelation 2:7](../02/07.md). Alternate translation: “If you are willing to listen, listen to” or “If you are willing to understand, then understand and obey” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
158REV3introq1l90# Revelation 3 General Notes<br><br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>Chapters 2 and 3 together are usually called the “seven letters to the seven churches.” You may wish to set each letter apart. The reader can then easily see that they are separate letters.<br><br>Some translations set each line of poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to make it easier to read. The ULT does this with verse 7.<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Seven spirits of God<br><br>These spirits are the seven spirits of [Revelation 1:4](../../rev/01/04.md).<br><br>### Seven stars<br><br>These stars are the seven stars of [Revelation 1:20](../../rev/01/20.md).<br><br>## Important metaphors in this chapter<br><br>### Look, I am standing at the door and am knocking<br><br>Jesus speaks of his desire to have the Christians in Laodicea obey him as if he were a man asking people in a house to allow him to enter and eat with them ([Revelation 3:20](../../rev/03/20.md)). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])<br><br>### “Let the one who has an ear, hear what the Spirit is saying to the churches”<br><br>The speaker knew that almost all of his readers had physical ears. The ear here is a metonym for hearing what God says and desiring to obey him. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])<br><br>## Other possible translation difficulties in this chapter<br><br>### “The angel of the church”<br><br>The word **angel** here can also mean “messenger.” This might refer to the messenger or leader of the church. See how you translated “angel” in [Revelation 1:20](../../rev/01/20.md).<br><br>### “The words of the one who”<br><br>The verses with these words can be difficult to translate. They do not make complete sentences. You may need to add “These are” to the beginning of these verses. Also, Jesus used these words to speak of himself as if he were speaking of another person. Your language may not allow people to speak of themselves as if they were speaking of other people. Jesus began speaking in [Revelation 1:17](../../rev/01/17.md). He continues to speak through the end of Chapter 3.
159REV31k6b70General Information:This is the beginning of the Son of Mans message to the angel of the church in Sardis.
160REV31u1zsτῷ ἀγγέλῳ1the angelHere, **angel** could refer to: (1) a heavenly angel who protects this church. (2) a human messenger to the church, either a messenger who went from John to the church or the leader of the churches. See how you translated “angel” in [Revelation 1:20](../01/20.md).
161REV31q7n9translate-namesΣάρδεσιν1SardisThis is the name of a city in the western part of Asia that today is modern Turkey. See how you translated this in [Revelation 1:11](../01/11.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
162REV31un3cwriting-symlanguageὁ ἔχων τὰ ἑπτὰ πνεύματα1the seven spiritsThe number seven is a symbol of completeness and perfection. The “seven spirits” refers either to the Spirit of God or to seven spirits who serve God. See how you translated this in [Revelation 1:4](../01/04.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
163REV31t8wvwriting-symlanguageτοὺς ἑπτὰ ἀστέρας1the seven starsThese stars are symbols that represent the seven angels of the seven churches. See how you translated this in [Revelation 1:16](../01/16.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
164REV31ty18figs-metaphorζῇς…νεκρὸς1alive … deadObeying and honoring God is spoken of as being alive; disobeying and dishonoring him is spoken of as being dead. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
165REV32d8cwfigs-metaphorγίνου γρηγορῶν, καὶ στήρισον τὰ λοιπὰ, ἃ ἔμελλον ἀποθανεῖν1Wake up and strengthen what remains, but is about to dieThe good deeds done by the believers in Sardis are spoken of as if they were alive but in danger of dying. Alternate translation: “Wake up and complete the work that remains, or what you have done will become worthless” or “Wake up. If you do not finish what you have started to do, your previous work will have been useless” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
166REV32l7qgfigs-metaphorγίνου γρηγορῶν1Wake upBeing alert to danger is spoken of as waking up. Alternate translation: “Be alert” or “Be careful” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
167REV33wcs4figs-explicitπῶς εἴληφας καὶ ἤκουσας1what you have received and heardThis refers to Gods word, which they believed. Alternate translation: “Gods word that you heard and the truth that you believed” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
168REV33gwk8figs-metaphorἐὰν…μὴ γρηγορήσῃς1if you do not wake upBeing alert to danger is spoken of as waking up. See how you translated “wake up” on [Revelation 3:2](../03/02.md). Alternate translation: “If you are not alert” or “If you are not careful” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
169REV33ypw4figs-simileἥξω ὡς κλέπτης1I will come as a thiefJesus will come at a time when people do not expect him, just as a thief comes when not expected. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
170REV34fy7ffigs-metonymyὀλίγα ὀνόματα1a few namesThe word **names** is a metonym for the people themselves. Alternate translation: “a few people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
171REV34x2iffigs-metaphorοὐκ ἐμόλυναν τὰ ἱμάτια αὐτῶν1have not stained their clothesJesus speaks of sin in a persons life as if it were dirty clothes. Alternate translation: “have not made their lives sinful like dirty clothes” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
172REV34x48rfigs-metaphorπεριπατήσουσιν μετ’ ἐμοῦ1will walk with mePeople commonly spoke of living as “walking.” Alternate translation: “will live with me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
173REV34w5t9figs-metaphorἐν λευκοῖς1dressed in whiteWhite clothes represent a pure life without sin. Alternate translation: “and they will be dressed in white, which shows that they are pure” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
174REV35v69efigs-genericnounὁ νικῶν1The one who conquersThis refers anyone who conquers. See how you translated this in [Revelation 2:7](../02/07.md). Alternate translation: “Anyone who resists evil” or “Anyone who does not agree to do evil” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-genericnoun]])
175REV35w5k4figs-activepassiveπεριβαλεῖται ἐν ἱματίοις λευκοῖς1will be clothed in white garmentsYou can translate this with an active verb. Alternate translation: “will wear white garments” or “I will give white clothes” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
176REV35yyu5figs-metonymyὁμολογήσω τὸ ὄνομα αὐτοῦ1I will confess his nameHe would announce that the person belongs to him, not simply say the persons name. Alternate translation: “I will announce that he belongs to me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
177REV35d7l5ἐνώπιον τοῦ Πατρός μου1before my Father“in the presence of my Father”
178REV35bi3hguidelines-sonofgodprinciplesτοῦ Πατρός μου1my FatherThis is an important title for God that describes the relationship between God and Jesus. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/guidelines-sonofgodprinciples]])
179REV36zxc7figs-metonymyὁ ἔχων οὖς, ἀκουσάτω1Let the one who has an ear, hearJesus is emphasizing that what he has just said is important and may take some effort to understand and put into practice. The phrase **has an ear** here is a metonym for the willingness to understand and obey. See how you translated this phrase in [Revelation 2:7](../02/07.md). Alternate translation: “Let the one who is willing to listen, listen to” or “The one who is willing to understand, let him understand and obey” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
180REV36k2k6figs-123personὁ…ἀκουσάτω1Let the one … hearSince Jesus is speaking directly to his audience, you may prefer to use the second person here. See how you translated this phrase in [Revelation 2:7](../02/07.md). Alternate translation: “If you are willing to listen, listen to” or “If you are willing to understand, then understand and obey” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
181REV37rf9b0General Information:This is the beginning of the Son of Mans message to the angel of the church in Philadelphia.
182REV37ksg4τῷ ἀγγέλῳ1the angelHere, **angel** could refer to: (1) a heavenly angel who protects this church. (2) a human messenger to the church, either a messenger who went from John to the church or the leader of the churches. See how you translated “angel” in [Revelation 1:20](../01/20.md)
183REV37mm6xtranslate-namesΦιλαδελφίᾳ1PhiladelphiaThis is the name of a city in the western part of Asia that today is modern Turkey. See how you translated this in [Revelation 1:11](../01/11.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
184REV37ih6iwriting-symlanguageκλεῖν Δαυείδ1key of DavidJesus speaks of his authority to decide who may go into his kingdom as if it were King Davids key. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
185REV37aam6ὁ ἀνοίγων καὶ οὐδεὶς κλείσει1he opens and no one shuts“he opens the door to the kingdom and no one can close it”
186REV37pzy2κλείων καὶ οὐδεὶς ἀνοίγει1he shuts and no one can open“he closes the door and no one can open it”
187REV38j1x7δέδωκα ἐνώπιόν σου θύραν ἠνεῳγμένην1I have put before you an open door“I have opened a door for you”
188REV38xyw6ἐτήρησάς μου τὸν λόγον1you have obeyed my wordThis could mean: (1) they have followed his teachings. (2) they have obeyed his commands.
189REV38b3kzfigs-metonymyτὸ ὄνομά μου1my nameThe word **name** here is a metonym for the person who has that name. Alternate translation: “me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
190REV39x78mfigs-metaphorσυναγωγῆς τοῦ Σατανᾶ1synagogue of SatanPeople who gather to obey or honor Satan are spoken of as if they were in a synagogue, a place of worship and teaching for the Jews. See how you translated this in [Revelation 2:9](../02/09.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
191REV39q496translate-symactionπροσκυνήσουσιν1bow downThis is a sign of submission, not worship. Alternate translation: “bow down in submission” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
192REV39ah4wfigs-synecdocheἐνώπιον τῶν ποδῶν σου1before your feetHere the word **feet** represent the person before whom these people bow down. Alternate translation: “before you” or “to you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
193REV39k2g5γνῶσιν1they will come to know“they will learn” or “they will admit”
194REV310gv5gκἀγώ σε τηρήσω ἐκ τῆς ὥρας τοῦ πειρασμοῦ1I will also keep you from the hour of testing“will also prevent the hour of testing from happening to you” or “will protect you so you do not enter the hour of testing”
195REV310ckm4ὥρας τοῦ πειρασμοῦ1hour of testing“time of testing.” This probably means “the time when people try to make you disobey me.”
196REV310e6bwfigs-metaphorμελλούσης1is comingExisting in the future is spoken of as coming. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
197REV311ih12figs-explicitἔρχομαι ταχύ1I am coming soonIt is understood that he is coming in order to judge. Alternate translation: “I am coming to judge soon” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
198REV311n9a9figs-metaphorκράτει ὃ ἔχεις1Hold to what you haveContinuing to believe firmly in Christ is spoken of as if it were holding something tightly. Alternate translation: “Continue to believe firmly” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
199REV311a4m5figs-metaphorτὸν στέφανόν1crownA crown was a wreath, originally of olive branches or laurel leaves, that was put on the head of a victorious athlete. Here, **crown** stands for a reward. See how you translated “crown” in [Revelation 2:10](../02/10.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
200REV312px36figs-genericnounὁ νικῶν, ποιήσω αὐτὸν στῦλον ἐν τῷ ναῷ τοῦ Θεοῦ μου1The one who conquers, I will make a pillar in the temple of my GodHere, **The one who conquers** refers to anyone who conquers. See how you translated this in [Revelation 2:7](../02/07.md). The “pillar” represents an important and permanent part of Gods kingdom. Alternate translation: “I will make anyone who resists evil strong, like a pillar in the temple of my God” or “Those who do not agree to do evil I will make strong, like a pillar in the temple of my God” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-genericnoun]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
201REV313u5jkfigs-metonymyὁ ἔχων οὖς, ἀκουσάτω1Let the one who has an ear, hearJesus is emphasizing that what he has just said is important and may take some effort to understand and put into practice. The phrase **has an ear** here is a metonym for the willingness to understand and obey. See how you translated this phrase in [Revelation 2:7](../02/07.md). Alternate translation: “Let the one who is willing to listen, listen to” or “The one who is willing to understand, let him understand and obey” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
202REV313ug5mfigs-123personὁ…ἀκουσάτω1Let the one … hearSince Jesus is speaking directly to his audience, you may prefer to use the second person here. See how you translated this phrase in [Revelation 2:7](../02/07.md). Alternate translation: “If you are willing to listen, listen to” or “If you are willing to understand, then understand and obey” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
203REV314r6bz0General Information:This is the beginning of the Son of Mans message to the angel of the church in Laodicea.
204REV314jg3bτῷ ἀγγέλῳ1the angelHere, **angel** could refer to: (1) a heavenly angel who protects this church. (2) a human messenger to the church, either a messenger who went from John to the church or the leader of the churches. See how you translated “angel” in [Revelation 1:20](../01/20.md)
205REV314wzg9translate-namesΛαοδικίᾳ1LaodiceaThis is the name of a city in the western part of Asia that today is modern Turkey. See how you translated this in [Revelation 1:11](../01/11.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
206REV314f65vὁ Ἀμήν1the AmenHere, **the Amen** is a name for Jesus Christ. He guarantees Gods promises by saying amen to them.
207REV314btv1ἡ ἀρχὴ τῆς κτίσεως τοῦ Θεοῦ1the beginning of Gods creationThis could refer to: (1) the one who rules over everything that God created. (2) the one through whom God created everything.
208REV315pf9xfigs-metaphorοὔτε ψυχρὸς εἶ οὔτε ζεστός1you are neither cold nor hotThe writer speaks of the Laodiceans as if they were water. Here, **cold and hot** could: (1) represent two extremes of spiritual interest or love for God, where “cold” is to be completely against God, and to be “hot” is to be zealous to serve him. (2) both refer to water that is useful for drinking or for cooking or healing, respectively. Alternate translation: “you are like water that is neither cold nor hot” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
209REV316y9vtfigs-metaphorμέλλω σε ἐμέσαι ἐκ τοῦ στόματός μου1I am about to vomit you out of my mouthRejecting them is spoken of as vomiting them out of the mouth. Alternate translation: “I will reject you as I would spit out lukewarm water” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
210REV317v1pjfigs-metaphorσὺ εἶ ὁ ταλαίπωρος, καὶ ἐλεεινὸς, καὶ πτωχὸς, καὶ τυφλὸς, καὶ γυμνός1you are most miserable, pitiable, poor, blind, and nakedJesus speaks of their spiritual condition as if he were speaking about their physical condition. Alternate translation: “You are like people who are most miserable, pitiable, poor, blind, and naked” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
211REV318tmm7ἀγοράσαι παρ’ ἐμοῦ χρυσίον πεπυρωμένον ἐκ πυρὸς, ἵνα πλουτήσῃς, καὶ ἱμάτια λευκὰ, ἵνα περιβάλῃ, καὶ μὴ φανερωθῇ ἡ αἰσχύνη τῆς γυμνότητός σου, καὶ κολλούριον ἐγχρῖσαι τοὺς ὀφθαλμούς σου, ἵνα βλέπῃς1Buy from me gold refined by fire so that you may become rich, and brilliant white garments so you may clothe yourself and not show the shame of your nakedness, and salve to anoint your eyes so you will seeHere to **buy** represents receiving things from Jesus that have true spiritual value. The “gold refined by fire” represents spiritual wealth. The “brilliant white garments” represents rightousness. And the “salve to anoint your eyes” represents the ability to understand spiritual things. Alternate translation: “Come to me and receive spiritual wealth, which is more valuable than gold that is refined by fire. Receive from me righteousness, which is like brilliant white garments, so that you will not be ashamed. And receive from me wisdom, which is like salve for the eyes, so that you may understand spiritual things” (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)
212REV319sf66ζήλευε…καὶ μετανόησον1be earnest and repent“be serious and repent”
213REV320i7gyfigs-metaphorἕστηκα ἐπὶ τὴν θύραν καὶ κρούω1I am standing at the door and am knockingJesus speaks about wanting people to relate to him as if he wanted them to invite him into their home. Alternate translation: “I am like one standing at the door and knocking” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
214REV320sr5ytranslate-symactionκρούω1am knockingWhen people want someone to welcome them into their home, they knock on the door. Alternate translation: “I want you to let me come inside” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
215REV320m6n2figs-metonymyἀκούσῃ τῆς φωνῆς μου1hears my voiceThe phrase **my voice** refers to Christ speaking. Alternate translation: “hears me speak” or “hears me call” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
216REV320di8qfigs-goεἰσελεύσομαι πρὸς αὐτὸν1I will come into himSome languages might prefer the verb “go” here. Alternate translation: “I will go in to his home” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-go]])
217REV320une1figs-metaphorκαὶ δειπνήσω μετ’ αὐτοῦ1and will eat with himThis represents being together as friends. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
218REV321h9pf0Connecting Statement:This is the end of the Son of Mans messages to the angels of the seven churches.
219REV321n83qfigs-genericnounὁ νικῶν1The one who conquersThis refers anyone who conquers. See how you translated this in [Revelation 2:7](../02/07.md). Alternate translation: “Anyone who resists evil” or “Anyone who does not agree to do evil” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-genericnoun]])
220REV321mn2cfigs-metonymyκαθίσαι μετ’ ἐμοῦ ἐν τῷ θρόνῳ μου1to sit down with me on my throneTo sit on a throne means to rule. Alternate translation: “to rule with me” or “to sit down on my throne and rule with me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
221REV321un17guidelines-sonofgodprinciplesτοῦ Πατρός μου1my FatherThis is an important title for God that describes the relationship between God and Jesus. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/guidelines-sonofgodprinciples]])
222REV322m13xfigs-metonymyὁ ἔχων οὖς, ἀκουσάτω1Let the one who has an ear, hearJesus is emphasizing that what he has just said is important and may take some effort to understand and put into practice. The phrase **has an ear** here is a metonym for the willingness to understand and obey. See how you translated this phrase in [Revelation 2:7](../02/07.md). Alternate translation: “Let the one who is willing to listen, listen to” or “The one who is willing to understand, let him understand and obey” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
223REV322mjv6figs-123personὁ…ἀκουσάτω1Let the one … hearSince Jesus is speaking directly to his audience, you may prefer to use the second person here. See how you translated this phrase in [Revelation 2:7](../02/07.md). Alternate translation: “If you are willing to listen, listen to” or “If you are willing to understand, then understand and obey” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
224REV4introcl9f0# Revelation 4 General Notes<br><br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>Some translations set each line of poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to make it easier to read. The ULT does this with verses 8 and 11.<br><br>John has finished describing the letters to the churches. He now begins to describe a vision that God showed him.<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Jasper, carnelian, and emerald<br><br>These words refer to kinds of special stones that the people in Johns day considered valuable. It may be difficult for you to translate these words if people in your culture do not value special kinds of stones.<br><br>### Twenty-four elders<br><br>Elders are church leaders. Twenty-four elders may be symbolic of the whole church through the ages. There were twelve tribes in Old Testament Israel and twelve apostles in the New Testament church. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-apocalypticwriting]])<br><br>### Seven spirits of God<br><br>These spirits are the seven spirits of [Revelation 1:4](../../rev/01/04.md).<br><br>### Giving glory to God<br><br>Gods glory is the great beauty and radiant majesty that God has because he is God. Other Bible writers describe it as if it were a light so bright that no one can look at it. No one can give God this kind of glory, because it is already his. When people give glory to God or when God receives glory, people say that God has the glory that is his, that it is right for God to have that glory, and that people should worship God because he has that glory. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/glory]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/worthy]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/worship]])<br><br>## Other possible translation difficulties in this chapter<br><br>### Difficult images<br><br>Such things as bolts of lightning coming from the throne, lamps that are spirits, and a sea in front of the throne may be difficult to imagine, and so the words for them may be difficult to translate. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-apocalypticwriting]])
225REV41ws2q0General Information:John begins to describe his vision of the throne of God.
226REV41vh4iμετὰ ταῦτα1After these things“After I had just seen these things” ([Revelation 2:1-3:22](../02/01.md))
227REV41z8r8figs-metaphorθύρα ἠνεῳγμένη ἐν τῷ οὐρανῷ1an open door in heavenThis expression stands for the ability that God gave John to see into heaven, at least by means of a vision. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
228REV41a49sfigs-simileὡς σάλπιγγος λαλούσης μετ’ ἐμοῦ1speaking to me like a trumpetYou can state clearly how the voice was like a trumpet. Alternate translation: “speaking to me loudly like the sound of a trumpet” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
229REV41j713σάλπιγγος1trumpetThis refers to an instrument for producing music or for calling people to gather together for an announcement or meeting. See how you translated this in [Revelation 1:10](../01/10.md).
230REV42ie3wfigs-idiomἐγενόμην ἐν Πνεύματι1I was in the SpiritJohn speaks of being influenced by Gods Spirit as if he were in the Spirit. See how you translated this in [Revelation 1:10](../01/10.md). Alternate translation: “I was influenced by the Spirit” or “The Spirit influenced me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
231REV43m4mitranslate-unknownλίθῳ, ἰάσπιδι καὶ σαρδίῳ1jasper and carnelianThese are valuable stones. Jasper may have been clear like glass or crystal, and carnelian may have been red. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])
232REV43aap1translate-unknownσμαραγδίνῳ1emeralda green, valuable stone (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])
233REV44u2b2translate-numbersεἴκοσι τέσσαρας πρεσβυτέρους1twenty-four elders“24 elders” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
234REV44ivw8στεφάνους χρυσοῦς1golden crownsThese were likenesses of wreaths of olive branches or laurel leaves, hammered out in gold. Such crowns, made of leaves, were given to victorious athletes to wear on their heads.
235REV45ryb1ἀστραπαὶ1flashes of lightningUse your languages way of describing what lightning looks like each time it appears.
236REV45u1daφωναὶ, καὶ βρονταί1rumblings, and crashes of thunderThese are the loud noises that thunder makes. Use your languages way of describing the sound of thunder.
237REV45e1jmwriting-symlanguageτὰ ἑπτὰ πνεύματα τοῦ Θεοῦ1seven spirits of GodThe number seven is a symbol of completeness and perfection. The “seven spirits” refers either to the Spirit of God or to seven spirits who serve God. See how you translated this in [Revelation 1:4](../01/04.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
238REV46ja33figs-metaphorθάλασσα ὑαλίνη1a sea of glassYou can state clearly how it was like glass or a sea. This could mean: (1) a sea is spoken of as if it were glass. Alternate translation: “a sea that was as smooth as glass” (2) glass is spoken of as if it were a sea. Alternate translation: “glass that was spread out like a sea” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
239REV46cv9pfigs-simileὁμοία κρυστάλλῳ1like crystalYou can state clearly how it was like crystal. Alternate translation: “clear as crystal” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
240REV46fr7xἐν μέσῳ τοῦ θρόνου καὶ κύκλῳ τοῦ θρόνου1In the middle of the throne and around the throne“Immediately around the throne” or “Close to the throne and around it”
241REV46b66kτέσσαρα ζῷα1four living creatures“four living beings” or “four living things”
242REV47d84nfigs-simileτὸ ζῷον τὸ πρῶτον ὅμοιον λέοντι, καὶ τὸ δεύτερον ζῷον ὅμοιον μόσχῳ, καὶ τὸ τρίτον ζῷον ἔχων τὸ πρόσωπον ὡς ἀνθρώπου, καὶ τὸ τέταρτον ζῷον ὅμοιον ἀετῷ πετομένῳ1The first living creature was like a lion, the second living creature was like a calf, the third living creature had a face like a man, and the fourth living creature was like a flying eagleHow the head of each living creature appeared to John is expressed as a comparison with something more familiar. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
243REV47b9txζῷον1living creature“living being” or “living thing.” See how you translated this in [Revelation 4:6](../04/06.md)
244REV48n8g2κυκλόθεν καὶ ἔσωθεν γέμουσιν ὀφθαλμῶν1full of eyes on top and underneathThe top and bottom of each wing was covered with eyes.
245REV48y1u5figs-metaphorὁ ἐρχόμενος1who is to comeExisting in the future is spoken of as coming. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
246REV49xj6bτῷ καθημένῳ ἐπὶ τῷ θρόνῳ, τῷ ζῶντι εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων1the one who sits on the throne, the one who lives forever and everThis is one person. The one who sits on the throne lives forever and ever.
247REV49a19zfigs-doubletεἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων1forever and everThese two words mean about the same thing and are repeated for emphasis. Alternate translation: “for all eternity” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
248REV410cmj9translate-numbersεἴκοσι τέσσαρες πρεσβύτεροι1twenty-four elders“24 elders.” See how you translated this in [Revelation 4:4](../04/04.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
249REV410c2vgπεσοῦνται1fall downThey purposely lie down facing the ground to show that they are worshiping.
250REV410sly8translate-symactionβαλοῦσιν τοὺς στεφάνους αὐτῶν ἐνώπιον τοῦ θρόνου1They lay their crowns before the throneThese crowns looked like wreaths of olive branches or laurel leaves, hammered out in gold. The elders were respectfully placing the crowns on the ground, showing that they were submitting to Gods authority to rule. Alternate translation: “they lay their crowns before the throne to show that they were submitting to him” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
251REV410wvf9βαλοῦσιν1layThis could refers to: (1) placing something. (2) throwing down forcibly, as of something worthless ([Revelation 2:22](../02/22.md)). The reader should understand that the elders are acting respectfully.
252REV411idj1ὁ Κύριος καὶ ὁ Θεὸς ἡμῶν1our Lord and our God“our Lord and God.” This is one person, the one who was sitting on the throne.
253REV411q91lfigs-metonymyλαβεῖν τὴν δόξαν καὶ τὴν τιμὴν καὶ τὴν δύναμιν1to receive the glory and the honor and the powerThese are things that God always has. Being praised for having them is spoken of as receiving them. Alternate translation: “to be praised for your glory, honor, and power” or “for everyone to praise you because you are glorious, honorable, and powerful” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
254REV5introg7ey0# Revelation 5 General Notes<br><br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>Some translations set each line of poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to make it easier to read. The ULT does this in verses 9-13.<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Sealed scroll<br><br>Kings and important people in Johns time wrote important documents on large pieces of paper or animal skin. They then rolled them up and sealed them with wax so they would stay closed. Only the person to whom the document was written had the authority to open it by breaking the seal. In this chapter, “the one who was seated on the throne” had written the scroll. Only the person called “the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David” and “the Lamb” had the authority to open it. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/scroll]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/authority]])<br><br>### Twenty-four elders<br><br>Elders are church leaders. Twenty-four elders may be symbolic of the whole church through the ages. There were twelve tribes in Old Testament Israel and twelve apostles in the New Testament church. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-apocalypticwriting]])<br><br>### Christian prayers<br><br>The prayers of Christians are described as incense. Christian prayers have a good smell to God. He is pleased when Christians pray.<br><br>### Seven spirits of God<br><br>These spirits are the seven spirits of [Revelation 1:4](../../rev/01/04.md).<br><br>## Important figures of speech in this chapter<br><br>### Metaphors<br><br>The “Lion of the tribe of Judah” and the “Root of David” are metaphors that refer to Jesus. Jesus descended from the tribe of Judah and the family of David. Lions are fierce, and all animals and people are afraid of them, so they are a metaphor for a king whom everyone obeys. The words **Root of David** speak of Israels King David as if he were a seed that God had planted and of Jesus as if he were a root growing from that seed. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
255REV51txr50Connecting Statement:John continues to describe what he saw in his vision of the throne of God.
256REV51w3yiκαὶ εἶδον1Then I saw“After I saw those things, I saw”
257REV51u3brτοῦ καθημένου ἐπὶ τοῦ θρόνου1the one who was seated on the throneThis is the same “one” as in [Revelation 4:2-3](../04/02.md).
258REV51yhm3βιβλίον, γεγραμμένον ἔσωθεν καὶ ὄπισθεν1a scroll written on the front and on the back“a scroll with writing on the front and the back”
259REV51aj7mκατεσφραγισμένον σφραγῖσιν ἑπτά1sealed with seven seals“and it had seven seals keeping it closed”
260REV52r2vtfigs-eventsτίς ἄξιος ἀνοῖξαι τὸ βιβλίον, καὶ λῦσαι τὰς σφραγῖδας αὐτοῦ?1Who is worthy to open the scroll and break its seals?The person would need to break the seals in order to open the scroll. Alternate translation: “Who is worthy to break the seals and open the scroll?” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-events]])
261REV52v4r4figs-rquestionτίς ἄξιος ἀνοῖξαι τὸ βιβλίον, καὶ λῦσαι τὰς σφραγῖδας αὐτοῦ?1Who is worthy to open the scroll and break its seals?You can translate this as a command: “The one who is worthy to do this should come to break the seals and open the scroll!” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
262REV53lj9ufigs-merismἐν τῷ οὐρανῷ, οὐδὲ ἐπὶ τῆς γῆς, οὐδὲ ὑποκάτω τῆς γῆς1in heaven or on the earth or under the earthThis means everywhere: the place where God and the angels live, the place where people and animals live, and the place where those who have died are. Alternate translation: “anywhere in heaven or on the earth or under the earth” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])
263REV55dm5pἰδοὺ1Look“Listen” or “Pay attention to what I am about to tell you”
264REV55j67wὁ λέων ὁ ἐκ τῆς φυλῆς Ἰούδα1The Lion of the tribe of JudahThis is a title for the man from the tribe of Judah that God had promised would be the great king. Alternate translation: “The one who is called the Lion of the tribe of Judah” or “The king who is called the Lion of the tribe of Judah”
265REV55b6wgfigs-metaphorὁ λέων1The LionThe king is spoken of as if he were a lion because a lion is very strong. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
266REV55i89jἡ ῥίζα Δαυείδ1the Root of DavidThis is a title for the descendant of David that God had promised would be the great king. Alternate translation: “the one who is called the Root of David”
267REV55z3vwfigs-metaphorἡ ῥίζα Δαυείδ1the Root of DavidThe descendant is spoken of as if Davids family were a tree and he were a root of that tree. Alternate translation: “the Descendant of David” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
268REV56v99jwriting-participants0General Information:The Lamb appears in the throne room. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-participants]])
269REV56du51writing-symlanguageἈρνίον1a LambA “lamb” is a young sheep. Here is it used symbolically to refer to Christ. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
270REV56erg2writing-symlanguageτὰ ἑπτὰ πνεύματα τοῦ Θεοῦ1the seven spirits of GodThe number seven is a symbol of completeness and perfection. The “seven spirits” refers either to the Spirit of God or to seven spirits who serve God. See how you translated this in [Revelation 1:4](../01/04.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
271REV56t7d1figs-activepassiveἀπεσταλμένοι εἰς πᾶσαν τὴν γῆν1sent out into all the earthYou can translate this with an active verb. Alternate translation: “which God sent out over all the earth” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
272REV57egp6figs-goἦλθεν1He wentHe approached the throne. Some languages would use the verb “come.” Alternate translation: “He came” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-go]])
273REV58e3fhwriting-symlanguageτοῦ Ἀρνίου1the LambThis is a young male sheep. Here is it used symbolically to refer to Christ. See how you translated this in [Revelation 5:6](../05/06.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
274REV58cgs1translate-numbersοἱ εἴκοσι τέσσαρες πρεσβύτεροι1the twenty-four elders“24 elders.” See how you translated this in [Revelation 4:4](../04/04.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
275REV58ff8yἔπεσαν1fell down“lay down on the ground.” Their faces were toward the ground to show that they were worshiping the Lamb. They did this on purpose; they did not fall accidentally.
276REV58uv6wἕκαστος1Each of themThis could refers to: (1) each of the elders and living creatures. (2) each of the elders.
277REV58qak6writing-symlanguageφιάλας χρυσᾶς γεμούσας θυμιαμάτων, αἵ εἰσιν αἱ προσευχαὶ τῶν ἁγίων1a golden bowl full of incense, which are the prayers of the saintsThe incense here is a symbol for the believers prayers to God. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
278REV59yu7hfigs-activepassiveὅτι ἐσφάγης1For you were slaughteredYou can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “For they slaughtered you” or “For people killed you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
279REV59j1jnἐσφάγης1slaughteredIf your language has a word for killing an animal for a sacrifice, consider using it here.
280REV59qtv5figs-metonymyἐν τῷ αἵματί σου1with your bloodSince blood represents a persons life, losing the blood represents dying. This probably means “by your death” or “by dying.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
281REV59k8reἠγόρασας τῷ Θεῷ1you purchased people for God“you bought people so that they could belong to God” or “you paid the price so that people could belong to God”
282REV59zzc7ἐκ πάσης φυλῆς, καὶ γλώσσης, καὶ λαοῦ, καὶ ἔθνους1from every tribe, language, people, and nationThis means that people from every ethnic group are included.
283REV511xuy1translate-numbersμυριάδες μυριάδων καὶ χιλιάδες χιλιάδων1ten thousands of ten thousands and thousands of thousandsUse an expression in your language that shows that it is a huge number. Alternate translation: “millions” or “too many thousands to count” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
284REV512gnv1ἄξιόν ἐστιν τὸ Ἀρνίον τὸ ἐσφαγμένον1Worthy is the Lamb who has been slaughtered“The Lamb who has been slaughtered is worthy”
285REV512mt28figs-metonymyλαβεῖν τὴν δύναμιν, καὶ πλοῦτον, καὶ σοφίαν, καὶ ἰσχὺν, καὶ τιμὴν, καὶ δόξαν, καὶ εὐλογίαν1to receive power, wealth, wisdom, strength, honor, glory, and praiseThese are all things that the Lamb has. Being praised for having them is spoken of as receiving them. This can be restated to remove the abstract nouns. See how you translated a similar sentence in [Revelation 4:11](../04/11.md). Alternate translation: “for everyone to honor, glorify, and praise him because he is powerful, wealthy, wise, and strong” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
286REV513sad6figs-merismἐν τῷ οὐρανῷ, καὶ ἐπὶ τῆς γῆς, καὶ ὑποκάτω τῆς γῆς1in heaven and on the earth and under the earthThis means everywhere: the place where God and the angels live, the place where people and animals live, and the place where those who have died are. See how you translated this in [Revelation 5:3](../05/03.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])
287REV513t3zyτῷ καθημένῳ ἐπὶ τῷ θρόνῳ καὶ τῷ Ἀρνίῳ1To the one who sits on the throne and to the Lamb“May he who sits on the throne and the Lamb have”
288REV6introzkn70# Revelation 6 General Notes<br><br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>The author describes what happened after the Lamb opens each of the first six seals. The Lamb does not open the seventh seal until Chapter 8.<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Seven Seals<br><br>Kings and important people in Johns time wrote important documents on large pieces of paper or animal skin. They then rolled them up and sealed them with wax so they would stay closed. Only the person to whom the document was written had the authority to open it by breaking the seal. In this chapter, the Lamb opens the seals. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-apocalypticwriting]])<br><br>### The Four Horsemen<br><br>As the Lamb opens each of the first four seals, the author describes horsemen riding different colored horses. The colors of the horses seem to symbolize how the rider will affect the earth.<br><br>## Important figures of speech in this chapter<br><br>### The Lamb<br><br>This refers to Jesus. In this chapter, it is also a title for Jesus. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/lamb]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])<br><br>### Similes<br><br>In verses 12-14, the author uses several similes to try to describe the images he sees in the vision. He compares the images to everyday things. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
289REV61i3920Connecting Statement:John continues to describe the events that happened before the throne of God. The Lamb begins to open the seals on the scroll.
290REV61be7pἔρχου!1Come!This is a command to one person, apparently the rider of the white horse who is spoken of in verse 2.
291REV62t2qgfigs-activepassiveἐδόθη αὐτῷ στέφανος1he was given a crownThis kind of crown was a likeness of wreaths of olive branches or laurel leaves, probably hammered out in gold. Examples actually made of leaves were given to victorious athletes to wear on their heads. You can translate this with an active verb. Alternate translation: “he received a crown” or “God gave him a crown (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
292REV62r5mhστέφανος1a crownThis was a wreath of olive branches or of laurel leaves like the wreaths that winning athletes received in contests at the time of John.
293REV63bs66translate-ordinalτὴν σφραγῖδα τὴν δευτέραν1the second seal“the next seal” or “seal number two” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
294REV63i1p4translate-ordinalτοῦ δευτέρου ζῴου1the second living creature“the next living creature” or “living creature number two” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
295REV64qg8sἐξῆλθεν…πυρρός1came out—fiery redThis can the stated as a second sentence. Alternate translation: “came out. It was red like fire” or “came out. It was bright red”
296REV64w57mfigs-activepassiveτῷ καθημένῳ ἐπ’ αὐτὸν, ἐδόθη αὐτῷ1To its rider was given permissionYou can state this with an active verb. Alternate translation: “God gave permission to its rider” or “Its rider received person” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
297REV64je64figs-activepassiveἐδόθη αὐτῷ μάχαιρα μεγάλη1This rider was given a huge swordYou can state this with an active verb. Alternate translation: “This rider received a huge sword” or “God gave this rider a huge sword” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
298REV64n58nμάχαιρα μεγάλη1a huge sword“a very large sword” or “a great sword”
299REV65v4ustranslate-ordinalτὴν σφραγῖδα τὴν τρίτην1the third seal“the next seal” or “seal number three” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
300REV65zec1translate-ordinalτοῦ τρίτου ζῴου1the third living creature“the next living creature” or “living creature number three” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
301REV65rm4yζυγὸν1a pair of scalesa tool used for weighing things
302REV66cq7hχοῖνιξ σίτου δηναρίου1A choenix of wheat for one denariusSome languages might want a verb such as “cost” or “buy” in the sentence. There was very little wheat for all the people, so its price was very high. Alternate translation: “A choenix of wheat now costs one denarius” or “Buy a choenix of wheat with one denarius”
303REV66b5rrtranslate-bvolumeχοῖνιξ σίτου…τρεῖς χοίνικες κριθῶν1A choenix of wheat … three choenices of barleya “choenix” was a specific measure that was about one liter. The plural of “choenix” is “choenices.” Alternate translation: “one liter of wheat … three liters of barley” or “one bowl of wheat … three bowls of barley” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bvolume]])
304REV66v3sntranslate-bmoneyδηναρίου1one denariusThis coin was worth a days wages. Alternate translation: “one silver coin” or “the pay for one day of work” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bmoney]])
305REV66ej1vκαὶ τὸ ἔλαιον καὶ τὸν οἶνον μὴ ἀδικήσῃς1But do not harm the oil and the wineIf the oil and wine were harmed, there would be less of them for people to buy, and their prices would go up.
306REV66c5ikfigs-metonymyτὸ ἔλαιον καὶ τὸν οἶνον1the oil and the wineThese expressions probably stand for the olive oil harvest and the grape harvest. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
307REV67mu5ftranslate-ordinalτὴν σφραγῖδα τὴν τετάρτην1the fourth seal“the next seal” or “seal number four” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
308REV67zj87translate-ordinalτοῦ τετάρτου ζῴου1the fourth living creature“the next living creature” or “living creature number four” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
309REV68e11yἵππος χλωρός1pale horse“grey horse.” This is the color of a dead body, so its color is a symbol of death.
310REV68df32figs-metonymyτὸ τέταρτον τῆς γῆς1one-fourth of the earthHere, **the earth** represents the people of the earth. Alternate translation: “one-fourth of the people on the earth” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-fraction]])
311REV68tjw8figs-metonymyῥομφαίᾳ1the swordA sword is a weapon, and here it represents war. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
312REV68n9x3ὑπὸ τῶν θηρίων τῆς γῆς1with the wild animals of the earthThis means that Death and Hades would cause the wild animals to attack and kill people.
313REV69bv8rtranslate-ordinalτὴν πέμπτην σφραγῖδα1the fifth seal“the next seal” or “seal number five” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
314REV69n3miὑποκάτω τοῦ θυσιαστηρίου1under the altarThis may have been “at the base of the altar.”
315REV69b2kpfigs-activepassiveτῶν ἐσφαγμένων1those who had been killedYou can translate this with an active verb. AT “those whom others had killed” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
316REV69y8c6figs-metaphorδιὰ τὸν λόγον τοῦ Θεοῦ, καὶ διὰ τὴν μαρτυρίαν ἣν εἶχον1because of the word of God and the testimony which they heldHere, **Word of God** is a metonym for the message from God and “held” is a metaphor. Here, holding the testimony could refer to: (1) believing Gods word and testimony. Alternate translation: “because of the teachings of scripture and what they taught about Jesus Christ” or “because they believed the word of God, which is his testimony” (2) testifying about the word of God. Alternate translation: “because they testified about the word of God” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
317REV610qz1ifigs-metonymyἐκδικεῖς τὸ αἷμα ἡμῶν1avenge our bloodThe word **blood** here represents their deaths. Alternate translation: “punish those who killed us” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
318REV611bq1pfigs-rquestionἕως πληρωθῶσιν καὶ οἱ σύνδουλοι αὐτῶν, καὶ οἱ ἀδελφοὶ αὐτῶν, οἱ μέλλοντες ἀποκτέννεσθαι ὡς καὶ αὐτοί1until the full number of their fellow servants and their brothers was reached who were to be killed, just as they had been killedThis implies that God had decided that a certain number of people should be killed by their enemies. You can translate this in an active form. Alternate translation: “until people had killed the full number of their fellow servants … sisters whom God had decided people would kill, just as people had killed their fellow servants … sisters” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
319REV611q9xhοἱ σύνδουλοι αὐτῶν, καὶ οἱ ἀδελφοὶ αὐτῶν1their fellow servants and their brothersThis is one group of people described in two ways: as servants and as brothers. Alternate translation: “their brothers who serve God with them” or “their fellow believers who serve God with them”
320REV611p615figs-metaphorοἱ ἀδελφοὶ1brothersChristians are often spoken of as being one anothers brothers. Females were among those spoken of here. Alternate translation: “fellow Christians” or “fellow believers” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
321REV612z9qmtranslate-ordinalτὴν σφραγῖδα τὴν ἕκτην1the sixth seal“the next seal” or “seal number six” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
322REV612xu8lfigs-simileμέλας ὡς σάκκος1as black as sackclothSometimes sackcloth was made of black hair. People would wear sackcloth when they were mourning. The image of sackcloth is meant to lead people to think of death and mourning. Alternate translation: “as black as mourning clothes” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
323REV612g7rtfigs-simileὡς αἷμα1like bloodThe image of blood is meant to lead people to think of death. You can state clearly how it was like blood. Alternate translation: “red like blood” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
324REV613s137figs-activepassiveὡς συκῆ βάλλει τοὺς ὀλύνθους αὐτῆς, ὑπὸ ἀνέμου μεγάλου σειομένη1just as a fig tree drops its unripe fruit when shaken by a stormy windYou can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “just as a stormy wind shakes a fig tree and causes it to drop its unripe fruit” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
325REV614jyb7figs-simileὁ οὐρανὸς ἀπεχωρίσθη ὡς βιβλίον ἑλισσόμενον1The sky vanished like a scroll that was being rolled upThe sky was normally thought of as being strong like a sheet of metal, but now it was weak like a sheet of paper and easily torn and rolled up. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
326REV615m6j6οἱ χιλίαρχοι1the generalsThis word refers to the warriors who command in the battle.
327REV615vl6hτὰ σπήλαια1the caveslarge holes in the sides of hills
328REV616f4bjfigs-metonymyπροσώπου τοῦ1the face of the oneHere, **face** represents “presence.” Alternate translation: “the presence of the one” or “the one” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
329REV617bd8vfigs-metonymyἦλθεν ἡ ἡμέρα ἡ μεγάλη τῆς ὀργῆς αὐτῶν1the great day of their wrath has comeThe day of their wrath refers to the time when they would punish wicked people. Alternate translation: “this is the terrible time when they will punish people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
330REV617i7t4figs-metaphorἦλθεν1has comeExisting now is spoken of as having come. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
331REV617cq9eὀργῆς αὐτῶν1their wrath“Their” refers to the one on the throne and the Lamb.
332REV617r1tafigs-metonymyτίς δύναται σταθῆναι?1Who is able to stand?Surviving, or staying alive, is spoken of as standing. This question is used to express their great sadness and fear that no one will be able to survive when God punishes them. Alternate translation: “No one can survive” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
333REV7introf27i0# Revelation 7 General Notes<br><br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>Scholars have interpreted parts of this chapter in many different ways. Translators do not need to fully understand what this chapter means to accurately translate its contents. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-apocalypticwriting]])<br><br>It is important to accurately translate the large numbers in this chapter. The number 144,000 is twelve times twelve thousand.<br><br>Translators should be aware that the tribes of the people of Israel are not listed in this chapter the same as they are generally listed in the Old Testament.<br><br>Some translations set each line of poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to make it easier to read. The ULT does this with verses 5-8 and 15-17.<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Worship<br><br>God saves his people and keeps them through times of trouble. His people respond by worshipping him. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/worship]])<br><br>## Important figures of speech in this chapter<br><br>### The Lamb<br><br>This refers to Jesus. In this chapter, it is also a title for Jesus. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
334REV71b1yl0General Information:John begins to describe a vision of 144,000 servants of God who become marked with seals. Their marking takes place after the Lamb opens the sixth seal and before he opens the seventh seal.
335REV71id3yτὰς τέσσαρας γωνίας τῆς γῆς1the four corners of the earthThe earth is spoken of as if it were flat and square like a sheet of paper. The phrase **the four corners** refers to the north, south, east, and west.
336REV72sgq7figs-metonymyσφραγῖδα Θεοῦ ζῶντος1the seal of the living GodThe word **seal** here refers to a tool that is used to press a mark onto a wax seal. In this case the tool would be used to put a mark on Gods people. Alternate translation: “the marker” or “stamp” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
337REV73upb7figs-metonymyσφραγίσωμεν…ἐπὶ τῶν μετώπων αὐτῶν1have sealed … on their foreheadsThe word **seal** here refers to a mark. This mark shows that the people belong to God and that he will protect them. Alternate translation: “put a mark on the foreheads” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
338REV73je8mμετώπων1foreheadsThe forehead is the top of the face, above the eyes.
339REV74m58vfigs-activepassiveτῶν ἐσφραγισμένων1those who were sealedYou can state this with an active verb. Alternate translation: “those whom Gods angel marked” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
340REV74lh7htranslate-numbersἑκατὸν τεσσεράκοντα τέσσαρες χιλιάδες1144000“one hundred forty-four thousand people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
341REV75lyz8translate-numbersἐκ φυλῆς…δώδεκα χιλιάδες1twelve thousand from the tribe“12,000 people from the tribe” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
342REV77ru7t0Connecting Statement:This continues the list of the people of Israel who were sealed.
343REV79cj5k0General Information:John begins to describe a second vision about a multitude praising God. This vision also takes place after the Lamb opens the sixth seal and before he opens the seventh seal.
344REV79au1mὄχλος πολύς1a huge multitude“a huge crowd” or “a great number of people”
345REV79v63zστολὰς λευκάς1white robesHere the color **white** represents purity.
346REV710m5azἡ σωτηρία τῷ1Salvation belongs to“Salvation comes from”
347REV710vlv1figs-abstractnounsἡ σωτηρία τῷ…τῷ Ἀρνίῳ1Salvation belongs … to the LambThey were praising God and the Lamb. The noun “salvation” can be expressed with the verb “save.” AT “Our God, who sits on the throne, and the Lamb have saved us!” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
348REV711a45pτῶν τεσσάρων ζῴων1the four living creaturesThese are the four creatures mentioned in [Revelation 4:6-8](../04/06.md).
349REV711aja9figs-idiomἔπεσαν…ἐπὶ τὰ πρόσωπα αὐτῶν1they fell on their facesHere, **fell on their faces** is an idiom that means hey lay down facing the ground. See how you translated “prostrated themselves” in [Revelation 4:10](../04/10.md). Alternate translation: “they bowed down” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
350REV712lf1mἡ εὐλογία, καὶ ἡ δόξα…τῷ Θεῷ ἡμῶν1Praise, glory … be to our God“Our God is worthy of all praise, glory, wisdom, thanks, honor, power and strength”
351REV712q3gtἡ εὐλογία, καὶ ἡ δόξα…ἡ εὐχαριστία, καὶ ἡ τιμὴ…τῷ Θεῷ ἡμῶν1Praise, glory … thanksgiving, honor … be to our GodThe verb “give” can be used to show how praise, glory, and honor, are to be “to” God. Alternate translation: “We must give praise, glory, thanks, and honor to our God”
352REV712d74fεἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων1forever and everThese two words mean basically the same thing and emphasize that the praise will never end.
353REV713wz8zπεριβεβλημένοι τὰς στολὰς τὰς λευκὰς1clothed with white robesThese white robes showed that they were righteous.
354REV714p6enοἱ ἐρχόμενοι ἐκ τῆς θλίψεως τῆς μεγάλης1have come out of the great tribulation“have survived the great tribulation” or “have lived through the great tribulation”
355REV714u6fcτῆς θλίψεως τῆς μεγάλης1the great tribulation“the time of terrible suffering” or “the time when people will suffer terribly”
356REV714b7mifigs-metaphorἔπλυναν τὰς στολὰς αὐτῶν, καὶ ἐλεύκαναν αὐτὰς ἐν τῷ αἵματι τοῦ Ἀρνίου1They have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the LambBeing made righteous by the blood of the Lamb is spoken of as washing their robes in his blood. Alternate translation: “They have been made righteous by washing their robes white in his blood” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
357REV714ym21figs-metonymyτῷ αἵματι τοῦ Ἀρνίου1the blood of the LambThe word **blood** is used to refer to the death of Lamb. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
358REV715q73i0Connecting Statement:The elder continues to speak to John.
359REV715qs23εἰσιν…αὐτούς1they … themThese words refer to those people who have come through the great tribulation.
360REV715us3ifigs-merismἡμέρας καὶ νυκτὸς1day and nightThese two parts of the day are used together to mean “all the time” or “without stopping” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])
361REV715k9f2figs-metaphorσκηνώσει ἐπ’ αὐτούς1will spread his tent over them“will put his tent up over them.” Protecting them is spoken of as if he were giving them shelter to live under. Alternate translation: “will shelter them” or “will protect them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
362REV716p6u7πεινάσουσιν…αὐτοὺς1They … themThese words refer to those people who have come through the great tribulation.
363REV716t45hfigs-metaphorμὴ πέσῃ…ὁ ἥλιος1The sun will not beat downThe suns heat is compared to punishment that causes people to suffer. Alternate translation: “The sun will not burn them” or “The sun will not make them weak” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
364REV717wc49αὐτούς…αὐτοὺς1their … themThese words refer to those people who have come through the great tribulation.
365REV717b5rpτὸ Ἀρνίον τὸ ἀνὰ μέσον τοῦ θρόνου1the Lamb at the center of the throne“the Lamb, who is standing in the middle of the area around the throne”
366REV717bi5ifigs-metaphorὅτι τὸ Ἀρνίον…ποιμανεῖ αὐτούς1For the Lamb … will be their shepherdThe elder speaks of the Lambs care for his people as if it were a shepherds care for his sheep. Alternate translation: “For the Lamb … will be like a shepherd to them” or “For the Lamb … will care for them as a shepherd cares for his sheep” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
367REV717m6m8figs-metaphorὁδηγήσει αὐτοὺς ἐπὶ ζωῆς πηγὰς ὑδάτων1he will guide them to springs of living waterThe elder speaks of what gives life as if it were springs of fresh water. Alternate translation: “he will guide them like a shepherd guiding his sheep to fresh water” or “he will guide them to life like a shepherd guiding his sheep to living water” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
368REV717g3d2figs-metonymyἐξαλείψει ὁ Θεὸς πᾶν δάκρυον ἐκ τῶν ὀφθαλμῶν αὐτῶν1God will wipe away every tear from their eyes**Tears** here represent sadness. Alternate translation: “God will wipe away their sadness, like wiping away tears” or “God will cause them to not be sad anymore” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
369REV8introma7f0# Revelation 8 General Notes<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Seven seals and seven trumpets<br><br>This chapter begins to show what happens when the Lamb opens the seventh seal. God uses the prayers of all believers to cause dramatic things to happen on earth. John then describes what happens when angels sound the first four of seven trumpets. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-apocalypticwriting]])<br><br>## Important figures of speech in this chapter<br><br>### Passive voice<br><br>John uses the passive voice several times in this chapter. This hides who performs the action. This will be difficult to convey if the translators language does not have a passive voice. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])<br><br>### Similes<br><br>In verses 8 and 10, John uses similes to try to describe the images he sees in the vision. He compares the images to everyday things. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
370REV81d6520Connecting Statement:The Lamb opens the seventh seal.
371REV81mh2btranslate-ordinalτὴν σφραγῖδα τὴν ἑβδόμην1the seventh sealThis is the last of the seven seals on the scroll. Alternate translation: “the next seal” or “the final seal” or “seal number seven” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
372REV82fri9figs-activepassiveἐδόθησαν αὐτοῖς ἑπτὰ σάλπιγγες1seven trumpets were given to themThey were each given one trumpet. You can state this in active form. This could mean: (1) God gave them seven trumpets. (2) the Lamb gave them seven trumpets. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
373REV83f9g9δώσει1he would offer it“he would offer the incense to God by burning it”
374REV84lq1qfigs-metonymyχειρὸς τοῦ ἀγγέλου1the angels handThis refers to the bowl in the angels hand. Alternate translation: “the bowl in the angels hand” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
375REV85l79wfigs-metonymyἐγέμισεν αὐτὸν ἐκ τοῦ πυρὸς1filled it with fireThe word **fire** here probably refers to burning coals. Alternate translation: “filled it with burning coals” or “filled it with coals of fire” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
376REV86xys50General Information:The seven angels sound the seven trumpets, one at a time.
377REV87g5gpfigs-activepassiveἐβλήθη εἰς τὴν γῆν1It was thrown down onto the earthYou can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “The angel threw the hail and fire mixed with blood down onto the earth” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
378REV87ga1rfigs-activepassiveτὸ τρίτον τῆς γῆς κατεκάη, καὶ τὸ τρίτον τῶν δένδρων κατεκάη, καὶ πᾶς χόρτος χλωρὸς κατεκάη1a third of it was burned up, a third of the trees were burned up, and all the green grass was burned upYou can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “it burned up a third of the earth, a third of the trees, and all the green grass” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
379REV88rnh8translate-ordinalὁ δεύτερος ἄγγελος1The second angel“The next angel” or “Angel number two” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
380REV88uw2hfigs-activepassiveὡς ὄρος μέγα πυρὶ καιόμενον, ἐβλήθη1something like a great mountain burning with fire was thrownYou can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “the angel threw something like a great mountain burning with fire” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
381REV88ev7gtranslate-fractionἐγένετο τὸ τρίτον τῆς θαλάσσης αἷμα1A third of the sea became bloodThe fraction “A third” can be explained in translation. Alternate translation: “It was like the sea was divided into three parts, and one of those parts became blood” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-fraction]])
382REV88k43yfigs-simileἐγένετο…αἷμα1became bloodThis could mean: (1) it became red like blood. (2) it really became blood. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
383REV89vgf4τῶν κτισμάτων τῶν ἐν τῇ θαλάσσῃ τὰ ἔχοντα ψυχάς1the living creatures in the sea“the things living in the sea” or “the fish and other animals that lived in the sea”
384REV810n8uefigs-simileἔπεσεν ἐκ τοῦ οὐρανοῦ ἀστὴρ μέγας, καιόμενος ὡς λαμπάς1a huge star fell from the sky, blazing like a torch“a huge star that was blazing like a torch fell from the sky.” The fire of the huge star looked similar to the fire of a torch. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
385REV810int4λαμπάς1torcha stick with one end lit on fire to provide light
386REV811as2ntranslate-unknownτὸ ὄνομα τοῦ ἀστέρος λέγεται ὁ Ἄψινθος1The name of the star is WormwoodWormwood is a shrub that tastes bitter. People made medicine out of it, but they also believed that it was poisonous. Alternate translation: “The name of the star is Bitterness” or “The name of the star is Bitter Medicine” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])
387REV811gei4figs-metaphorἐγένετο…ἄψινθον1became wormwoodThe bitter taste of the water is spoken of as if it were wormwood. Alternate translation: “became bitter like wormwood” or “became bitter” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
388REV811g4q5ἀπέθανον ἐκ τῶν ὑδάτων, ὅτι ἐπικράνθησαν1died from the waters that became bitter“died when they drank the bitter water”
389REV812z936figs-metaphorἐπλήγη τὸ τρίτον τοῦ ἡλίου1a third of the sun was struckCausing something bad to happen to the sun is spoken of as striking, or hitting, it. You can state this with an active verb. Alternate translation: “a third of the sun changed” or “God changed a third of the sun” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
390REV812ukh6σκοτισθῇ τὸ τρίτον αὐτῶν1a third of them turned darkThis could mean: (1) one third of the time, they were dark. (2) one third of the sun, one third of the moon, and one third of the stars became dark.
391REV812t1agἡ ἡμέρα μὴ φάνῃ τὸ τρίτον αὐτῆς, καὶ ἡ νὺξ ὁμοίως1a third of the day and a third of the night had no light“there was no light during one third of the day and one third of the night” or “they did not shine during one third of the day and one third of the night”
392REV813x375figs-activepassiveἐκ τῶν λοιπῶν φωνῶν τῆς σάλπιγγος…σαλπίζειν1because of the remaining trumpet … angelsYou can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “because the three angels who have not yet sounded their trumpets are about to sound them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
393REV9introsq5c0# Revelation 9 General Notes<br><br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>In this chapter, John continues to describe what happens when angels sound seven trumpets. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-apocalypticwriting]])<br><br>### Woe<br><br>John describes several “woes” in the Book of Revelation. This chapter begins to describe three “woes” announced at the end of Chapter 8.<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Animal imagery<br><br>This chapter includes several animals: locusts, scorpions, horses, lions, and snakes. Animals convey different qualities or traits. For example, a lion is powerful and dangerous. Translators should use the same animals in their translation if possible. If the animal is unknown, one with similar qualities or traits should be used.<br><br>### Bottomless pit<br><br>This image is seen several times in the Book of Revelation. It is a picture of hell as being inescapable and the opposite direction as heaven. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/hell]])<br><br>### Abaddon and Apollyon<br><br>“Abaddon” is a Hebrew word. “Apollyon” is a Greek word. Both words mean “Destroyer.” John used the sounds of the Hebrew word and wrote them with Greek letters. The ULT and UST write the sounds of both words with English letters. Translators are encouraged to transliterate these words using the letters of the target language. The original Greek readers would have understood “Apollyon” to mean “Destroyer.” So translators may also supply what it means in the text or in a footnote. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-transliterate]])<br><br>### Repentance<br><br>Despite great signs, people are described as not repenting and so remain in their sin. People refusing to repent are also mentioned in Chapter 16. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/repent]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sin]])<br><br>## Important figures of speech in this chapter<br><br>### Simile<br><br>John uses many similes in this chapter. They help to describe the images that he sees in his vision. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
394REV91d26c0Connecting Statement:The fifth of the seven angels begins to sound his trumpet.
395REV91jim6εἶδον ἀστέρα ἐκ τοῦ οὐρανοῦ πεπτωκότα1I saw a star from heaven that had fallenJohn saw the star after it had fallen. He did not watch if fall.
396REV91v12jἡ κλεὶς τοῦ φρέατος τῆς Ἀβύσσου1the key to the shaft of the bottomless pit“the key that unlocks the shaft of the bottomless pit”
397REV91cjr9τοῦ φρέατος τῆς Ἀβύσσου1the shaft of the bottomless pitHere, **shaft** could be: (1) another way of referring to the pit and describes it as long and narrow. (2) the opening of the pit.
398REV91p886τῆς Ἀβύσσου1the bottomless pitThis is an extremely deep narrow hole. This could mean: (1) the pit has no bottom; it continues to go down further forever. (2) the pit is so deep that it is as if it had no bottom.
399REV92tp79figs-simileὡς καπνὸς καμίνου μεγάλης1like smoke from a huge furnaceA huge furnace gives off a great amount of thick, dark smoke. Alternate translation: “like the great amount of smoke that comes from a huge furnace” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
400REV92nd4nἐσκοτώθη1turned dark“became dark”
401REV93mb9mtranslate-unknownἀκρίδες1locustsinsects that fly together in large groups. People fear them because they can eat up all the leaves in gardens and on trees. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])
402REV93a4e7figs-explicitἐξουσία, ὡς ἔχουσιν ἐξουσίαν οἱ σκορπίοι1power like that of scorpionsScorpions have the ability to sting and poison other animals and people. Alternate translation: “the ability to sting people as scorpions do” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
403REV93mjf1translate-unknownσκορπίοι1scorpionssmall insects with poisonous stingers on their tails. Their sting is extremely painful and the pain lasts a long time. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])
404REV94cl6pἐρρέθη αὐταῖς, ἵνα μὴ ἀδικήσουσιν τὸν χόρτον τῆς γῆς, οὐδὲ πᾶν χλωρὸν, οὐδὲ πᾶν δένδρον1They were told not to damage the grass on the earth or any green plant or treeOrdinary locusts were a terrible threat to people because when they swarm, they can eat up all the grass and all the leaves on plants and trees. These locusts were told not to do this.
405REV94pb9qfigs-ellipsisεἰ μὴ τοὺς ἀνθρώπους1but only the peopleThe phrase “to damage” or “to harm” is understood. Alternate translation: “but only to harm the people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
406REV94gi1afigs-metonymyτὴν σφραγῖδα τοῦ Θεοῦ1the seal of GodThe word **seal** here refers to a tool that is used to press a mark onto a wax seal. In this case the tool would be used to put a mark on Gods people. See how you translated “seal” in [Revelation 7:3](../07/03.md). Alternate translation: “the marker of God” or “stamp of God” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
407REV94tl6nμετώπων1foreheadsThe forehead is the top of the face, above the eyes.
408REV95rui1ἐδόθη αὐτοῖς…μὴ1They were not given permission“They” refers to the locusts. ([Revelation 9:3](../09/03.md))
409REV95vfj7αὐτούς1themthe people whom the locusts were stinging
410REV95ii8sfigs-ellipsisἀλλ’ ἵνα βασανισθήσονται1but only to torture themHere the words “given permission” are understood. Alternate translation: “but only given permission to torture them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
411REV95nm7qβασανισθήσονται μῆνας πέντε1to torture them for five monthsThe locusts would be allowed to do this for five months.
412REV95a3dwβασανισθήσονται μῆνας πέντε1to torture them“to make them suffer terrible pain”
413REV95qtk9βασανισμὸς σκορπίου1the sting of a scorpionA scorpion is a small insect with a poisonous stinger at the end of its long tail. The sting can cause severe pain or even death.
414REV96p4mbfigs-abstractnounsζητήσουσιν οἱ ἄνθρωποι τὸν θάνατον, καὶ οὐ μὴ εὑρήσουσιν αὐτόν1people will seek death, but will not find itThis can be restated to remove the abstract noun “death.” Alternate translation: “people will try to find a way to die, but will not find it” or “people will try to kill themselves, but will not find a way to die” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
415REV96hiq8ἐπιθυμήσουσιν ἀποθανεῖν1will greatly desire to die“will want very much to die” or “will wish that they could die”
416REV96f1b4figs-personificationφεύγει ὁ θάνατος ἀπ’ αὐτῶν1death will flee from themJohn speaks of death as if it were a person or animal that could run away. Alternate translation: “they will not be able to die” or “they will not die” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
417REV97zh820General Information:These locusts did not look like ordinary locusts. John describes them by telling how parts of them looked like other things.
418REV97s9glστέφανοι ὅμοιοι χρυσῷ1crowns of goldThese were likenesses of wreaths of olive branches or laurel leaves, hammered out in gold. Examples actually made of leaves were given to victorious athletes to wear on their heads.
419REV910mac3ἔχουσιν οὐρὰς1They had tailsThe word **They** refers to the locusts.
420REV910qdc3figs-simileὁμοίας σκορπίοις καὶ κέντρα1with stingers like scorpionsA scorpion is a small insect with a poisonous stinger at the end of its long tail. The sting can cause severe pain or even death. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Revelation 9:6](../09/06.md). Alternate translation: “with stingers like scorpion stingers” or “with stingers that could cause terrible pain as scorpion stingers can” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
421REV910lim1ἐν ταῖς οὐραῖς αὐτῶν ἡ ἐξουσία αὐτῶν ἀδικῆσαι τοὺς ἀνθρώπους μῆνας πέντε1in their tails they had power to harm people for five monthsThis could mean: (1) they had power for five months to harm people. (2) they could sting people and the people would be in pain for five months.
422REV911fiu6τῆς Ἀβύσσου1the bottomless pitThis is an extremely deep narrow hole. This could mean: (1) the pit has no bottom; it continues to go down further forever. (2) the pit is so deep that it is as if it had no bottom. See how you translated this in [Revelation 9:1](../09/01.md).
423REV911bkg6translate-namesἈβαδδών…Ἀπολλύων1Abaddon … ApollyonBoth names mean “Destroyer.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-transliterate]])
424REV912ts26figs-metaphorἔρχεται ἔτι δύο οὐαὶ1there are still two disasters to comeExisting in the future is spoken of as coming. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
425REV913cyb60Connecting Statement:The sixth of the seven angels begins to sound his trumpet.
426REV913x4mdfigs-synecdocheἤκουσα φωνὴν μίαν ἐκ1I heard a voice fromThe voice refers to the one who was speaking. John does not say who the speaker was, but it may have been God. Alternate translation: “I heard someone speaking” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
427REV913q3a3τῶν κεράτων τοῦ θυσιαστηρίου τοῦ χρυσοῦ1horns of the golden altarThese are horn-shaped extensions at each of the four corners of the top of the altar.
428REV914iq5tfigs-synecdocheλέγουσαν1The voice saidThe voice refers to the speaker. Alternate translation: “The speaker said” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
429REV914su17figs-activepassiveτοὺς τέσσαρας ἀγγέλους, τοὺς δεδεμένους1the four angels who are boundThe text does not say who has bound the angels, but it implies that God told someone to bind them. You can state this with an active form. Alternate translation: “the four angels whom God has commanded them to bind” or “the four angels whom God has commanded someone to bind” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
430REV915ijx2figs-activepassiveἐλύθησαν οἱ τέσσαρες ἄγγελοι, οἱ ἡτοιμασμένοι εἰς…ἐνιαυτόν1The four angels who had been prepared for … that year, were releasedYou can state this with an active form. Alternate translation: “The angel released the four angels who had been prepared for … that year” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
431REV915p3w1figs-activepassiveοἱ τέσσαρες ἄγγελοι, οἱ ἡτοιμασμένοι1The four angels who had been preparedYou can state this with an active form. Alternate translation: “The four angels whom God had prepared” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
432REV915b3d6figs-parallelismεἰς τὴν ὥραν, καὶ ἡμέραν, καὶ μῆνα, καὶ ἐνιαυτόν1for that hour, that day, that month, and that yearThese words are used to show that there is a specific, chosen time and not just any time. Alternate translation: “for that exact time” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
433REV916h8uf0General Information:Suddenly, 200,000,000 soldiers on horseback appear in Johns vision. John is no longer speaking about the four angels mentioned in the previous verse.
434REV916ays5translate-numbersδύο μυριάδες μυριάδων1200000000Some ways to express this are: “two hundred million” or “two hundred thousand thousand” or “twenty thousand times ten thousand.” If your language does not have a specific number for this, you could also see how you translated a similar large number in [Revelation 5:11](../05/11.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
435REV917j5n9πυρίνους1fiery red“red like fire” or “bright red.” See how you translated this in [Revelation 6:3](../06/03.md).
436REV917pqe8θειώδεις1sulfurous yellow“yellow like sulfur” or “bright yellow like sulfur”
437REV917mzf7ἐκ τῶν στομάτων αὐτῶν ἐκπορεύεται πῦρ, καὶ καπνὸς, καὶ θεῖον1out of their mouths came fire, smoke, and sulfur“fire, smoke, and sulfur came out of their mouths”
438REV918q9mp0Connecting Statement:John continues to describe the horses and the plagues brought upon humanity.
439REV918x4frtranslate-fractionτὸ τρίτον τῶν ἀνθρώπων1A third of the people“One third of the people.” See how you translated “A third” in [Revelation 8:7](../08/07.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-fraction]])
440REV920xf3tfigs-activepassiveοἳ οὐκ ἀπεκτάνθησαν ἐν ταῖς πληγαῖς ταύταις1those who were not killed by these plaguesYou can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “those whom the plagues had not killed” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
441REV920d3vnfigs-distinguishτὰ ξύλινα, ἃ οὔτε βλέπειν δύνανται, οὔτε ἀκούειν, οὔτε περιπατεῖν1things that cannot see, hear, or walkThis phrase reminds us that idols are not alive and do not deserve to be worshiped. But the people did not stop worshiping them. Alternate translation: “even though idols cannot see, hear, or walk” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-distinguish]])
442REV10introys3l0# Revelation 10 General Notes<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Seven thunders<br><br>John here describes the seven thunders as making sounds that he could understand as words. However, translators should use their normal word for “thunder” when translating these verses. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-apocalypticwriting]])<br><br>### “The mystery of God”<br><br>This refers to some aspect of the hidden plan of God. It is not necessary to know what this mystery is to translate it. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/reveal]])<br><br>## Important figures of speech in this chapter<br><br>### Simile<br><br>John uses similes to help him describe the face, legs, and voice of the mighty angel. Translators should understand other objects in this chapter, such as the rainbow and the cloud, with their normal meanings. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
443REV101xr6f0General Information:John begins to describe a vision of a mighty angel holding a scroll. In Johns vision he is viewing what is happening from earth. This takes place between the blowing of the sixth and seventh trumpets.
444REV101jj2efigs-metaphorπεριβεβλημένον νεφέλην1He was robed in a cloudJohn speaks of the angel as if he were wearing a cloud as his clothing. This expression may be understood as metaphor. However, because very unusual things were often seen in visions, it might be understood as a literally true statement in its context. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
445REV101qax6figs-simileτὸ πρόσωπον αὐτοῦ ὡς ὁ ἥλιος1His face was like the sunJohn compares the brightness of his face with the brightness of the sun. Alternate translation: “His face was bright like the sun” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
446REV101p81xfigs-metonymyοἱ πόδες αὐτοῦ ὡς στῦλοι πυρός1his feet were like pillars of fireThe word **feet** here refers to the legs. Alternate translation: “his legs were like pillars of fire” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
447REV102l3r8ἔθηκεν τὸν πόδα αὐτοῦ τὸν δεξιὸν ἐπὶ τῆς θαλάσσης, τὸν δὲ εὐώνυμον ἐπὶ τῆς γῆς1He put his right foot on the sea and his left foot on the land“He stood with his right foot on the sea and his left foot on the land”
448REV103ubb9καὶ ἔκραξεν1Then he shouted“Then the angel shouted”
449REV103r4j6ἐλάλησαν αἱ ἑπτὰ βρονταὶ1the seven thunders spoke outThe thunder is described as if it were a person who could speak. Alternate translation: “the seven thunders made a loud noise” or “the thunder sounded very loudly seven times”
450REV103qag8ἑπτὰ βρονταὶ1seven thundersThunder occurring seven times is spoken of as if it were seven different “thunders.”
451REV104az1zfigs-synecdocheκαὶ ἤκουσα φωνὴν ἐκ τοῦ οὐρανοῦ1but I heard a voice from heavenThe word **voice** refers to words spoken by someone other than the angel. Alternate translation: “but I heard someone speaking from heaven” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
452REV105l5xytranslate-symactionἦρεν τὴν χεῖρα αὐτοῦ τὴν δεξιὰν εἰς τὸν οὐρανόν1raised his right hand to heavenHe did this to show that he was swearing by God. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
453REV106t2f6ὤμοσεν τῷ ζῶντι εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων1He swore by the one who lives forever and ever“He asked that what he was going to say would be confirmed by the one who lives forever and ever”
454REV106gmm8τῷ ζῶντι εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων1the one who lives forever and everHere, **the one** refers to God.
455REV106egm1χρόνος οὐκέτι ἔσται1There will be no more delay“There will be no more waiting” or “God will not delay”
456REV107c5gyfigs-activepassiveἐτελέσθη τὸ μυστήριον τοῦ Θεοῦ1the mystery of God will be accomplishedYou can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “God will accomplish his mystery” or “God will complete his secret plan” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
457REV108t61f0Connecting Statement:John hears the voice from heaven, which he had heard in [Revelation 10:4](../10/04.md), speak to him again.
458REV108v6a9figs-synecdocheἡ φωνὴ ἣν ἤκουσα ἐκ τοῦ οὐρανοῦ1The voice I heard from heavenThe word **voice** refers to the speaker. Alternate translation: “The one I heard speak from heaven” or “The one who had spoken to me from heaven” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
459REV108tkq7ἤκουσα1I heardJohn heard
460REV109x13bλέγει μοι1He said to me“The angel said to me”
461REV109tg31πικρανεῖ1make … bitter“make … sour” or “make … acid.” This refers to a bad taste from the stomach after eating something that is not good.
462REV1011ahb4figs-metonymyγλώσσαις1languagesThis refers to the people who speak the languages. Alternate translation: “many language communities” or “many groups of people who speak their own languages” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
463REV11intros1170# Revelation 11 General Notes<br><br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>Some translations set each line of poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to make it easier to read. The ULT does this with verses 15 and 17-18.<br><br>### Woe<br><br>John describes several “woes” in the book of Revelation. This chapter describes a second and third “woe” announced at the end of Chapter 8.<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Gentiles<br><br>The word “Gentiles” here refers to ungodly people groups and not Gentile Christians. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/godly]])<br><br>### Two witnesses<br><br>Scholars have suggested many different ideas about these two witnesses. Translators do not need to understand this passage to accurately translate it. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]])<br><br>### Bottomless pit<br><br>This image is seen several times in the Book of Revelation. It is a picture of hell as being inescapable and the opposite direction as heaven. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/hell]])
464REV111ba9b0General Information:John begins to describe a vision about receiving a measuring rod and two witnesses that God appointed. This vision also takes place between the blowing of the sixth and seventh trumpets.
465REV111lkn6figs-activepassiveἐδόθη μοι κάλαμος1A reed was given to meYou can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “Someone gave me a reed” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
466REV111tl86ἐδόθη μοι…λέγων1given to me … I was toldThe words **me** and **I** refer to John.
467REV111ha6eτοὺς προσκυνοῦντας ἐν αὐτῷ1those who worship in it“count those who worship in the temple”
468REV112jae6πατήσουσιν1trampleto treat something as worthless by walking on it
469REV112b11ftranslate-numbersμῆνας τεσσεράκοντα δύο1forty-two months“42 months” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
470REV113jk7r0Connecting Statement:God continues speaking to John.
471REV113rib4translate-numbersἡμέρας χιλίας διακοσίας ἑξήκοντα1for 1,260 days“for one thousand two hundred and sixty days” or “for twelve hundred and sixty days” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
472REV113h8vhtranslate-unknownἡμέρας…περιβεβλημένοι σάκκους1days, clothed in sackclothWhy they will wear sackcloth can be made explicit. Alternate translation: “days, wearing rough mourning clothes” or “days: they will wear scratchy clothes to show that they are very sad” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
473REV114pa44writing-symlanguageοὗτοί εἰσιν αἱ δύο ἐλαῖαι καὶ αἱ δύο λυχνίαι, αἱ ἐνώπιον τοῦ Κυρίου τῆς γῆς ἑστῶτες1These witnesses are the two olive trees and the two lampstands that have stood before the Lord of the earthThe two olive trees and the two lampstands symbolize these people, but they are not literally the people. Alternate translation: “The two olive trees and the two lampstands that have stood before the Lord of the earth represent these witnesses” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
474REV114p6mifigs-explicitαἱ δύο ἐλαῖαι καὶ αἱ δύο λυχνίαι, αἱ1the two olive trees and the two lampstands thatJohn expects his readers to know about them because many years earlier another prophet had written about them. Alternate translation: “the two olive trees and the two lampstands, told about in scripture, that” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
475REV115nr2sπῦρ ἐκπορεύεται ἐκ τοῦ στόματος αὐτῶν, καὶ κατεσθίει τοὺς ἐχθροὺς αὐτῶν1fire comes out of their mouth and devours their enemiesBecause this is about future events, you can state this in the future tense. Alternate translation: “fire will come out of their mouth and devour their enemies”
476REV115ab6bfigs-metaphorπῦρ…κατεσθίει τοὺς ἐχθροὺς αὐτῶν1fire … devours their enemiesFire burning and killing people is spoken of as if it were an animal that could eat them up. Alternate translation: “fire … will destroy their enemies” or “fire … will completely burn up their enemies” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
477REV116cac1figs-metaphorκλεῖσαι τὸν οὐρανόν, ἵνα μὴ ὑετὸς βρέχῃ1to close up the sky so that no rain will fallJohn speaks of the sky as if it had a door that can be opened to let rain fall or closed to stop the rain. Alternate translation: “to keep rain from falling from the sky” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
478REV116a7edστρέφειν1to turn“to change”
479REV116kth7figs-metaphorπατάξαι τὴν γῆν ἐν πάσῃ πληγῇ1to strike the earth with every kind of plagueJohn speaks of the plagues as if they were a stick that someone could hit the earth with. Alternate translation: “to cause all kinds of trouble to occur on earth” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
480REV117i679Ἀβύσσου1bottomless pitThis is an extremely deep narrow hole. This could mean: (1) the pit has no bottom; it continues to go down further forever. (2) the pit is so deep that it is as if it had no bottom. See how you translated this in [Revelation 9:1](../09/01.md).
481REV118r45pτὰ πτώματα αὐτῶν1Their bodiesThis refers to the bodies of the two witnesses.
482REV118p9fuἐπὶ τῆς πλατείας τῆς πόλεως τῆς μεγάλης1in the street of the great cityThe city had more than one street. This was a public place where people could see them. Alternate translation: “in one of the streets of the great city” or “in the main street of the great city”
483REV118iea1ὁ Κύριος αὐτῶν1their LordThey served the Lord, and like him would die in that city.
484REV119h3i2translate-numbersἡμέρας τρεῖς καὶ ἥμισυ1three and a half days“3 full days and one half day” or “3.5 days” or “3 1/2 days” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
485REV119bp61τὰ πτώματα αὐτῶν οὐκ ἀφίουσιν τεθῆναι εἰς μνῆμα1They will not permit them to be placed in a tombThis will be a sign of disrespect.
486REV1110dm89χαίρουσιν ἐπ’ αὐτοῖς, καὶ εὐφραίνονται1will rejoice over them and celebrate“will rejoice that the two witnesses have died”
487REV1110trs2translate-symactionδῶρα πέμψουσιν ἀλλήλοις1even send gifts to one anotherThis action shows how happy the people were. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
488REV1110h4pqὅτι οὗτοι οἱ δύο προφῆται ἐβασάνισαν τοὺς κατοικοῦντας ἐπὶ τῆς γῆς1because these two prophets tormented those who lived on the earthThis is the reason that the people will be so happy that the witnesses have died.
489REV1111x3gntranslate-numbersτὰς τρεῖς ἡμέρας καὶ ἥμισυ1three and a half days“3 full days and one half day” or “3.5 days” or “3 1/2 days.” See how you translated this in [Revelation 11:9](../11/09.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
490REV1111al5wfigs-metaphorπνεῦμα ζωῆς ἐκ τοῦ Θεοῦ εἰσῆλθεν εἰς αὐτούς1a breath of life from God will enter themThe ability to breathe is spoken of as if it were something that can go into people. Alternate translation: “God will cause the two witnesses to breathe again and live” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
491REV1111u265figs-metaphorφόβος μέγας ἐπέπεσεν ἐπὶ τοὺς θεωροῦντας αὐτούς1Great fear will fall on those who see themFear is spoken of as if it is a object that can fall on people. Alternate translation: “Those who see them will be extremely afraid” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
492REV1112f8zeκαὶ ἤκουσαν1Then they will hearThis could mean: (1) the two witnesses will hear. (2) the people will hear what is said to the two witnesses.
493REV1112mkq9figs-metonymyφωνῆς μεγάλης ἐκ τοῦ οὐρανοῦ1a loud voice from heavenThe word **voice** refers to the one who speaks. Alternate translation: “someone speak loudly to them from heaven and” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
494REV1112l1x7λεγούσης αὐτοῖς1say to them“say to the two witnesses”
495REV1113p56rtranslate-numbersὀνόματα ἀνθρώπων χιλιάδες ἑπτά1Seven thousand people“7,000 people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
496REV1113fa14οἱ λοιποὶ1the survivors“those who do not die” or “those who are still living”
497REV1113f4r2ἔδωκαν δόξαν τῷ Θεῷ τοῦ οὐρανοῦ1give glory to the God of heaven“say that the God of heaven is glorious”
498REV1114l7jpἡ οὐαὶ ἡ δευτέρα ἀπῆλθεν1The second woe is past“The second terrible event is over.” See how you translated “The first woe is past” in [Revelation 9:12](../09/12.md).
499REV1114j1m5figs-metaphorἡ οὐαὶ ἡ τρίτη ἔρχεται ταχύ1The third woe is coming quicklyExisting in the future is spoken of as coming. Alternate translation: “The third woe will happen soon” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
500REV1115l1be0Connecting Statement:The last of the seven angels begins to sound his trumpet.
501REV1115sxx9translate-ordinalὁ ἕβδομος ἄγγελος1the seventh angelThis is the last of the seven angels. See how you translated “seventh” in [Revelation 8.1](../08/01.md). Alternate translation: “the final angel” or “angel number seven” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-ordinal]])
502REV1115zt2fἐγένοντο φωναὶ μεγάλαι ἐν τῷ οὐρανῷ λέγουσαι1loud voices spoke in heaven and saidThe phrase **loud voices** represents speakers who spoke loudly. Alternate translation: “speakers in heaven spoke loudly and said”
503REV1115jsm2figs-metonymyἡ βασιλεία τοῦ κόσμου τοῦ Κυρίου ἡμῶν καὶ τοῦ Χριστοῦ αὐτοῦ1The kingdom of the world … the kingdom of our Lord and of his ChristHere, **kingdom** refers to the authority to rule the world. Alternate translation: “The authority to rule the world … the authority that belongs to our Lord and his Christ” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
504REV1115en51figs-metonymyτοῦ κόσμου1the worldThis refers to everyone in the world. Alternate translation: “everyone in the world” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
505REV1115sw4uἐγένετο ἡ βασιλεία τοῦ κόσμου τοῦ Κυρίου ἡμῶν καὶ τοῦ Χριστοῦ αὐτοῦ1The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ“Our Lord and his Christ are now the rulers of the world”
506REV1116jv5stranslate-numbersοἱ εἴκοσι τέσσαρες πρεσβύτεροι1the twenty-four elders“24 elders.” See how you translated this in [Revelation 4:4](../04/04.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
507REV1116s2nvfigs-idiomἔπεσαν ἐπὶ τὰ πρόσωπα αὐτῶν1fell upon their facesThis is an idiom that means they lay down facing the ground. See how you translated “prostrated themselves” in [Revelation 4:10](../04/10.md). Alternate translation: “they bowed down” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
508REV1117dw6vfigs-distinguishσοι, Κύριε ὁ Θεός ὁ Παντοκράτωρ, ὁ ὢν, καὶ ὁ ἦν1you, Lord God Almighty, the one who is and who wasYou can state these phrases as sentences. Alternate translation: “you, Lord God, the ruler over all. You are the one who is, and you are the one who was” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-distinguish]])
509REV1117fq4bὁ ὢν1the one who is“the one who exists” or “the one who lives”
510REV1117ea29ὁ ἦν1who was“who has always existed” or “who has always lived”
511REV1117fe2bfigs-explicitεἴληφας τὴν δύναμίν σου τὴν μεγάλην1you have taken your great powerYou can state clearly what God did with his great power. Alternate translation: “you have defeated with your power everyone who has rebelled against you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
512REV1118qw720General Information:The words **you** and **your** refer to God.
513REV1118kx7k0Connecting Statement:The twenty-four elders continue praising God.
514REV1118amc2ὠργίσθησαν1were enraged“were extremely angry”
515REV1118iv5kfigs-metaphorἦλθεν ἡ ὀργή σου1your wrath has comeExisting in the present is spoken of as having come. Alternate translation: “You are ready to show your anger” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
516REV1118v18qfigs-metaphorἦλθεν…ὁ καιρὸς1The time has comeExisting in the present is spoken of as having come. Alternate translation: “The time is right” or “Now is the time” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
517REV1118h833figs-activepassiveτῶν νεκρῶν κριθῆναι1for the dead to be judgedYou can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “for God to judge the dead” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
518REV1118zk1ufigs-nominaladjτῶν νεκρῶν1the deadYou can state this nominal adjective as a verb or adjective. Alternate translation: “Those who have died” or “the dead people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-nominaladj]])
519REV1118k3bafigs-metonymyτοῖς προφήταις, καὶ τοῖς ἁγίοις, καὶ τοῖς φοβουμένοις τὸ ὄνομά σου1the prophets, those who are believers, and those who feared your nameThis list explains what “your servants” means. These were not three completely different groups of people. The prophets also were believers and feared Gods name. **Name** here is a metonym for the person of Jesus Christ. Alternate translation: “the prophets, those who are believers, and those who fear you” or “the prophets and the others who are believers and fear your name” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
520REV1119c7pdfigs-activepassiveκαὶ ἠνοίγη ὁ ναὸς τοῦ Θεοῦ ὁ ἐν τῷ οὐρανῷ1Then Gods temple in heaven was openedYou can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “Then someone opened Gods temple in heaven” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
521REV1119d9z7figs-activepassiveὤφθη ἡ κιβωτὸς τῆς διαθήκης τοῦ Κυρίου ἐν τῷ ναῷ αὐτοῦ1the ark of his covenant was seen within his templeYou can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “I saw the ark of his covenant in his temple” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
522REV1119b6lyἀστραπαὶ1flashes of lightningUse your languages way of describing what lightning looks like each time it appears. See how you translated this in [Revelation 4:5](../04/05.md).
523REV1119ap5gφωναὶ, καὶ βρονταὶ1rumblings, crashes of thunderThese are the loud noises that thunder makes. Use your languages way of describing the sound of thunder. See how you translated this in [Revelation 4:5](../04/05.md).
524REV12introcq7x0# Revelation 12 General Notes<br><br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>Some translations set each line of poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to make it easier to read. The ULT does this with verses 10-12.<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Serpent<br><br>The Book of Revelation uses imagery from the Old Testament. For example, John refers to Satan as the serpent. This image comes from the account of the Garden of Eden when Satan tempted Eve. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])<br><br>## Other possible translation difficulties in this chapter<br><br>### “A great sign was seen in heaven”<br><br>By using the passive voice here, John does not say who saw this great sign in heaven. The translation may be difficult when the subject is unclear, if your language does not have a passive voice. Many English translations use the past tense here and say “A great sign appeared in heaven.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-apocalypticwriting]])
525REV121n4ii0General Information:John begins to describe a woman who appears in his vision.
526REV121d7pwfigs-activepassiveσημεῖον μέγα ὤφθη ἐν τῷ οὐρανῷ1A great sign appeared in heavenYou can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “A great sign appeared in heaven” or “I, John, saw a great sign in heaven” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
527REV121j9ylfigs-activepassiveγυνὴ περιβεβλημένη τὸν ἥλιον, καὶ ἡ σελήνη ὑποκάτω τῶν ποδῶν αὐτῆς1a woman clothed with the sun, and with the moon under her feetYou can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “A woman who was wearing the sun and had the moon under her feet” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
528REV121tg62στέφανος ἀστέρων δώδεκα1a crown of twelve starsThis was apparently a likeness of a wreath made of laurel leaves or olive branches, but with twelve stars included in it.
529REV121x45qtranslate-numbersἀστέρων δώδεκα1twelve stars“12 stars” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
530REV123y4c10Connecting Statement:John describes a dragon that appears in his vision.
531REV123s1j6writing-symlanguageδράκων1dragonThis was a large, fierce reptile, like a lizard. For Jewish people, it was a symbol of evil and chaos. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
532REV124r1lrἡ οὐρὰ αὐτοῦ σύρει τὸ τρίτον τῶν ἀστέρων1His tail swept away a third of the stars“With his tail he swept away a third of the stars”
533REV124ii1ktranslate-fractionτὸ τρίτον1a third“one third.” See how you translated this in [Revelation 8:7](../08/07.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-fraction]])
534REV125zr5qfigs-metaphorποιμαίνειν πάντα τὰ ἔθνη ἐν ῥάβδῳ σιδηρᾷ1rule all the nations with an iron rodRuling harshly is spoken of as ruling with an iron rod. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Revelation 2:27](../02/27.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
535REV125kfr1figs-activepassiveἡρπάσθη τὸ τέκνον αὐτῆς πρὸς τὸν Θεὸν1Her child was snatched away to GodYou can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “God quickly took her child to himself” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
536REV126a5bdtranslate-numbersἡμέρας χιλίας διακοσίας ἑξήκοντα1for 1,260 days“for one thousand two hundred and sixty days” or “for twelve hundred and sixty days” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
537REV127tb66καὶ1NowJohn uses this word to mark a shift in his account to introduce something else happening in his vision.
538REV127wh37writing-symlanguageδράκοντος1dragonThis was a large, fierce reptile, like a lizard. For Jewish people, it was a symbol of evil and chaos. The dragon is also identified in verse 9 as “the devil or Satan.” See how you translated this in [Revelation 12:3](../12/03.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
539REV128uj6aοὐδὲ τόπος εὑρέθη αὐτῶν ἔτι ἐν τῷ οὐρανῷ1So there was no longer any place in heaven for him and his angels“So the dragon and his angels could no longer stay in heaven”
540REV129pk5ufigs-distinguishδράκων ὁ…ὄφις ὁ ἀρχαῖος…καλούμενος, Διάβολος, καὶ ὁ Σατανᾶς, ὁ πλανῶν τὴν οἰκουμένην ὅλην; ἐβλήθη εἰς τὴν γῆν, καὶ οἱ ἄγγελοι αὐτοῦ μετ’ αὐτοῦ ἐβλήθησαν1dragon—that old serpent called the devil or Satan, who deceives the whole world—was thrown down to the earth, and his angels were thrown down with himThe information about the serpent can be given in a separate sentence after the statement that it was thrown down to the earth. Alternate translation: “dragon was thrown down to earth, and his angels were thrown down with him. He is the old serpent who deceives the world and is called the devil or Satan” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-distinguish]])
541REV129v1tpfigs-activepassiveἐβλήθη ὁ δράκων ὁ μέγας, ὁ ὄφις ὁ ἀρχαῖος, ὁ καλούμενος, Διάβολος, καὶ ὁ Σατανᾶς, ὁ πλανῶν τὴν οἰκουμένην ὅλην; ἐβλήθη εἰς τὴν γῆν, καὶ οἱ ἄγγελοι αὐτοῦ μετ’ αὐτοῦ ἐβλήθησαν1The great dragon … was thrown down to the earth, and his angels were thrown down with himYou can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “God threw the great dragon … and his angels out of heaven and sent them to the earth” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
542REV1210jb7zἤκουσα1I heardThe word **I** refers to John.
543REV1210i112figs-metonymyἤκουσα φωνὴν μεγάλην ἐν τῷ οὐρανῷ1I heard a loud voice in heavenThe word **voice** refers to someone who speaks. Alternate translation: “I heard someone saying loudly from heaven” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
544REV1210nt1jfigs-metaphorἄρτι ἐγένετο ἡ σωτηρία, καὶ ἡ δύναμις, καὶ ἡ Βασιλεία τοῦ Θεοῦ ἡμῶν, καὶ ἡ ἐξουσία τοῦ Χριστοῦ αὐτοῦ1Now have come the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God, and the authority of his ChristGod saving people by his power is spoken of as if his salvation and power were things that have come. Gods ruling and Christs authority are also spoken of as if they have come. Alternate translation: “Now God has saved his people by his power, God rules as king, and his Christ has all authority” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
545REV1210a5fmἐγένετο1have come“have begun to really exist” or “have appeared” or “have become real.” God is revealing these things because their time to occur has “come.” It is not that they did not exist before.
546REV1210yg1aἐβλήθη ὁ κατήγορος τῶν ἀδελφῶν ἡμῶν1the accuser of our brothers has been thrown downThis is the dragon that was thrown down in [Revelation 12:9](../12/09.md).
547REV1210a9wffigs-metaphorτῶν ἀδελφῶν ἡμῶν1our brothersFellow believers are spoken of as if they were brothers. Alternate translation: “our fellow believers” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
548REV1210jn6qfigs-merismἡμέρας καὶ νυκτός1day and nightThese two parts of the day are used together to mean “all the time” or “without stopping” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])
549REV1211lkk60Connecting Statement:The loud voice from heaven continues to speak.
550REV1211qmg8αὐτοὶ ἐνίκησαν αὐτὸν1They conquered him“They conquered the accuser”
551REV1211zt7vfigs-metonymyδιὰ τὸ αἷμα τοῦ Ἀρνίου1by the blood of the LambThe blood refers to his death. Alternate translation: “because the lamb had shed his blood and died for them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
552REV1211lht6figs-abstractnounsδιὰ τὸν λόγον τῆς μαρτυρίας αὐτῶν1by the word of their testimonyThe word **testimony** can be expressed with the verb “testify.” You can state clearly who they testified. Alternate translation: “by what they said when they testified to others about Jesus” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
553REV1211n6wkἄχρι θανάτου1even to deathThe believers told the truth about Jesus, even though they knew that their enemies might try to kill them because of it. Alternate translation: “but they kept testifying even though they knew that they might die for it”
554REV1212l3rafigs-metaphorἔχων θυμὸν μέγαν1He is filled with terrible angerThe devil is spoken of as if he were a container, and anger is spoken of as if it were a liquid that could be in him. Alternate translation: “He is terribly angry” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
555REV1213x7stfigs-activepassiveεἶδεν ὁ δράκων ὅτι ἐβλήθη εἰς τὴν γῆν1the dragon realized he had been thrown down to the earthYou can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “the dragon realized that God had thrown him out of heaven and sent him to earth” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
556REV1213z3hbἐδίωξεν τὴν γυναῖκα1he pursued the woman“he chased after the woman”
557REV1213kgv9writing-symlanguageὁ δράκων1the dragonThis was a large, fierce reptile, like a lizard. For Jewish people, it was a symbol of evil and chaos. The dragon is also identified in verse 9 as “the devil or Satan.” See how you translated this in [Revelation 12:3](../12/03.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
558REV1214sxw1τοῦ ὄφεως1the serpentThis is another way of referring to the dragon.
559REV1215c73vὄφις1serpentThis is the same being as the dragon mentioned earlier in [Revelation 12:9](../12/09.md).
560REV1215y5mlfigs-simileὡς ποταμόν1like a riverThe water flowed from his mouth like a river flows. Alternate translation: “in large volume” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
561REV1215a9whαὐτὴν ποταμοφόρητον1to sweep her away“to wash her away”
562REV1216i4u5figs-personificationἤνοιξεν ἡ γῆ τὸ στόμα αὐτῆς, καὶ κατέπιεν τὸν ποταμὸν, ὃν ἔβαλεν ὁ δράκων ἐκ τοῦ στόματος αὐτοῦ1The earth opened its mouth and swallowed the river that the dragon was pouring out of his mouthThe earth is spoken of as if it were a living thing, and a hole in the earth is spoken of as if it were a mouth that could drink up the water. Alternate translation: “A hole in the ground opened up and the water went down into the hole” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
563REV1216lgt7writing-symlanguageδράκων1dragonThis was a large, fierce reptile, like a lizard. For Jewish people, it was a symbol of evil and chaos. The dragon is also identified in verse 9 as “the devil or Satan.” See how you translated this in [Revelation 12:3](../12/03.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
564REV1217t6jfἐχόντων τὴν μαρτυρίαν Ἰησοῦ1hold to the testimony about JesusThe word **testimony** can be translated as a verb. Alternate translation: “continue to testify about Jesus”
565REV13introc9mw0# Revelation 13 General Notes<br><br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>Some translations set each line of poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to make it easier to read. The ULT does this with the words of verse 10, which are from the Old Testament.<br><br>## Important figures of speech in this chapter<br><br>### Similes<br><br>John uses many similes in this chapter. They help to describe the images that he sees in his vision. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])<br><br>## Other possible translation difficulties in this chapter<br><br>### Unknown animals<br><br>John uses different animals to try to describe what he saw. Some of these animals may not be known in the target language. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])
566REV131su490General Information:John begins to describe a beast who appears in his vision. The word **I** here refers to John.
567REV132k6qhwriting-symlanguageδράκων1dragonThis was a large, fierce reptile, like a lizard. For Jewish people, it was a symbol of evil and chaos. The dragon is also identified as “the devil or Satan.” See how you translated this in [Revelation 12:3](../12/03.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
568REV132xa3aἔδωκεν αὐτῷ ὁ δράκων τὴν δύναμιν αὐτοῦ1The dragon gave his power to itThe dragon made the beast as powerful as he was. He did not lose his power, however, by giving it to the beast.
569REV132c4wxτὴν δύναμιν αὐτοῦ, καὶ τὸν θρόνον αὐτοῦ, καὶ ἐξουσίαν μεγάλην1his power … his throne, and his great authority to ruleThese are three ways of referring to his authority, and together they emphasize that the authority was great.
570REV132gyv9figs-metonymyτὸν θρόνον αὐτοῦ1his throneThe word **throne** here refers to the dragons authority to rule as king. Alternate translation: “his royal authority” or “his authority to rule as king” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
571REV133yt22figs-activepassiveκαὶ ἡ πληγὴ τοῦ θανάτου αὐτοῦ ἐθεραπεύθη1but its fatal wound was healedYou can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “but its fatal wound healed” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
572REV133ba2zἡ πληγὴ τοῦ θανάτου1fatal wound“deadly wound.” This is an injury that is serious enough to cause a person to die.
573REV133jc7xfigs-metonymyὅλη ἡ γῆ1The whole earthThe word **earth** refers to the people on it. Alternate translation: “All the people on the earth” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
574REV133xx3hὀπίσω τοῦ θηρίου1followed the beast“obeyed the beast”
575REV134t15fwriting-symlanguageδράκοντι1dragonThis was a large, fierce reptile, like a lizard. For Jewish people, it was a symbol of evil and chaos. The dragon is also identified as “the devil or Satan.” See how you translated this in [Revelation 12:3](../12/03.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
576REV134yuu8ἔδωκεν τὴν ἐξουσίαν τῷ θηρίῳ1he had given his authority to the beast“he had caused the beast to have as much authority as he had”
577REV134ep4nfigs-rquestionτίς ὅμοιος τῷ θηρίῳ1Who is like the beast?This question shows how amazed they were about the beast. Alternate translation: “No one is as powerful as the beast!” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
578REV134mdd2figs-rquestionτίς δύναται πολεμῆσαι μετ’ αὐτοῦ?1Who can fight against it?This question shows how much the people feared the power of the beast. Alternate translation: “No one could ever fight against the beast and win!” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
579REV135p2n5figs-activepassiveἐδόθη αὐτῷ…ἐδόθη αὐτῷ1The beast was given … It was permittedYou can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “God gave the beast … God permitted the beast” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
580REV135y29efigs-metonymyἐδόθη αὐτῷ στόμα λαλοῦν1The beast was given a mouth that could speakBeing given a mouth refers to being allowed to speak. Alternate translation: “The beast was allowed to speak” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
581REV135ai5ytranslate-numbersμῆνας τεσσεράκοντα δύο1forty-two months“42 months” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
582REV136ru6vεἰς βλασφημίας πρὸς τὸν Θεόν1to speak blasphemies against God“to say disrespectful things about God”
583REV136k71yβλασφημῆσαι τὸ ὄνομα αὐτοῦ, καὶ τὴν σκηνὴν αὐτοῦ, τοὺς ἐν τῷ οὐρανῷ σκηνοῦντας1blaspheming his name, the place where he lives, and those who live in heavenThese phrases tell how the beast spoke blasphemies against God.
584REV137fyp6figs-activepassiveἐδόθη αὐτῷ ἐξουσία1authority was given to itYou can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “God gave authority to the beast” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
585REV137f5rlπᾶσαν φυλὴν, καὶ λαὸν, καὶ γλῶσσαν, καὶ ἔθνος1every tribe, people, language, and nationThis means that people from every ethnic group are included. See how you translated a similar list in [Revelation 5:9](../05/09.md).
586REV138nr7rπροσκυνήσουσιν αὐτὸν1will worship it“will worship the beast”
587REV138vyy8figs-activepassiveπάντες…γῆς, ὧν οὐ γέγραπται τὸ ὄνομα αὐτοῦ ἐν τῷ βιβλίῳ τῆς ζωῆς1everyone whose name was not written … in the Book of LifeThis phrase clarifies who on the earth will worship the beast. You can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “those whose names the Lamb did not write … in The Book of Life” or “those whose names were not … in the Book of Life” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
588REV138nj7eἀπὸ καταβολῆς κόσμου1since the creation of the world“when God created the world”
589REV138vac6writing-symlanguageτοῦ Ἀρνίου1the LambA **lamb** is a young sheep. Here is it used symbolically to refer to Christ. See how you translated this in [Revelation 5:6](../05/06.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
590REV138bcu5figs-activepassiveτοῦ ἐσφαγμένου1who had been slaughteredYou can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “whom the people slaughtered” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
591REV139tdy80General Information:These verses are a break from Johns account of his vision. Here he give a warning to the people reading his account.
592REV139rr9afigs-metonymyεἴ τις ἔχει οὖς, ἀκουσάτω1If anyone has an ear, let him hearJesus is emphasizing that what he has just said is important and may take some effort to understand and put into practice. The phrase **has an ear** here is a metonym for the willingness to understand and obey. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Revelation 2:7](../02/07.md). Alternate translation: “If anyone is willing to listen, listen” or “If anyone is willing to understand, let him understand and obey” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
593REV139tx89figs-123personεἴ τις…ἀκουσάτω1If anyone … let him hearSince Jesus is speaking directly to his audience, you may prefer to use the second person here. See how you translated this phrase in [Revelation 2:7](../02/07.md). Alternate translation: “If you are willing to listen, listen” or “If you are willing to understand, then understand and obey” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])
594REV1310r6sxfigs-explicitεἴ τις εἰς1If anyone is to be takenThis expression means that someone has decided who should be taken. If needed, translators may state clearly who decided it. Alternate translation: “If God has decided that someone should be taken” or “If it is Gods will that someone should be taken” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
595REV1310ipw7figs-activepassiveεἴ τις εἰς αἰχμαλωσίαν1If anyone is to be taken into captivityYou can state this in active form. You can state the noun “captivity” with the verb “capture.” Alternate translation: “If it is Gods will for the enemy to capture a certain person” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
596REV1310na15figs-abstractnounsὑπάγει1into captivity he will goYou can state the noun “captivity” with the verb “capture.” Alternate translation: “he will be captured” or “the enemy will capture him” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
597REV1310mtu9figs-activepassiveεἴ τις ἐν μαχαίρῃ ἀποκτενεῖ1If anyone is to be killed with the swordYou can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “If it is Gods will for the enemy to kill a certain person with a sword” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
598REV1310cdi9figs-metonymyἐν μαχαίρῃ1with the swordThe sword represents war. Alternate translation: “in war” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
599REV1310d2rwfigs-activepassiveαὐτὸν…ἀποκτανθῆναι1he will be killedYou can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “the enemy will kill him” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
600REV1310pk8rὧδέ ἐστιν ἡ ὑπομονὴ καὶ ἡ πίστις τῶν ἁγίων1Here is a call for the patient endurance and faith of the saints“Gods holy people must endure patiently and be faithful”
601REV1311pg7g0Connecting Statement:John begins to describe another beast who appears in his vision.
602REV1311e7awfigs-simileἐλάλει ὡς δράκων1it spoke like a dragonHarsh speech is spoken of as if it were the roar of a dragon. Alternate translation: “it spoke harshly like a dragon speaks” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
603REV1311k9g8writing-symlanguageδράκων1dragonThis was a large, fierce reptile, like a lizard. For Jewish people, it was a symbol of evil and chaos. The dragon is also identified as “the devil or Satan.” See how you translated this in [Revelation 12:3](../12/03.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
604REV1312a2fpτὴν γῆν καὶ τοὺς ἐν αὐτῇ κατοικοῦντας1the earth and those who live on it“everyone on the earth”
605REV1312ys3nfigs-activepassiveοὗ ἐθεραπεύθη ἡ πληγὴ τοῦ θανάτου αὐτοῦ1the one whose lethal wound had been healedYou can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “the one who had a lethal wound that healed” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
606REV1312jc77ἡ πληγὴ τοῦ θανάτου1lethal wound“deadly wound.” This was an injury that was serious enough that it could have made him die.
607REV1313z2wsποιεῖ1It performed“The beast from the earth performed”
608REV1315dl87figs-activepassiveἐδόθη αὐτῷ1It was permittedYou can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “God permitted the beast from the earth” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
609REV1315cw55figs-metonymyδοῦναι πνεῦμα τῇ εἰκόνι τοῦ θηρίου1to give breath to the beasts imageHere the word **breath** represents life. Alternate translation: “to give life to the beasts image” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
610REV1315dey8τῇ εἰκόνι τοῦ θηρίου1the beasts imageThis is the image of the first beast that had been mentioned.
611REV1315ruk5ποιήσῃ ὅσοι ἐὰν μὴ προσκυνήσωσιν τῇ εἰκόνι τοῦ θηρίου ἀποκτανθῶσιν1cause all who refused to worship the beast to be killed“put to death anyone who refused to worship the first beast”
612REV1316h9u9καὶ ποιεῖ πάντας1It also forced everyone“The beast from the earth also forced everyone”
613REV1317t7wmfigs-explicitμή τις δύνηται ἀγοράσαι ἢ πωλῆσαι, εἰ μὴ ὁ ἔχων τὸ χάραγμα, τὸ ὄνομα τοῦ θηρίου1It was impossible for anyone to buy or sell unless he had the mark of the name of the beast“People could buy or sell things only if they had the mark of the beast.” The implicit information that the beast from the earth commanded You can state this clearly. Alternate translation: “He commanded that people could buy or sell things only if they had the mark of the beast” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
614REV1317j8x4τὸ χάραγμα, τὸ ὄνομα τοῦ θηρίου1the mark of the name of the beastThis was an identifying mark that indicated that the person who received it worshiped the beast.
615REV1318i46m0General Information:This verse is a break from Johns account of his vision. Here he gives another warning to the people reading his account.
616REV1318uk74ὧδε ἡ σοφία ἐστίν1Here is wisdom“Wisdom is needed” or “You need to be wise about this”
617REV1318z8tzfigs-abstractnounsὁ ἔχων νοῦν ψηφισάτω1If anyone has understandingThe word **insight** can be translated with the verb “understand.” Alternate translation: “If anyone is able to understand things” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
618REV1318ri1yψηφισάτω τὸν ἀριθμὸν τοῦ θηρίου1let him calculate the number of the beast“he should discern what the number of the beast means” or “he should figure out what the number of the beast means”
619REV1318bbn2ἀριθμὸς…ἀνθρώπου ἐστίν1is the number of a human beingThe **number** could represent: (1) one person. (2) all of humanity.
620REV14introq71v0# Revelation 14 General Notes<br><br>## Important figures of speech in this chapter<br><br>### Harvest<br><br>Harvest is when people go out to gather ripe food from plants. Jesus used this as a metaphor to teach his followers that they need to go and tell other people about him so those people can be part of Gods kingdom. This chapter uses the metaphor of two harvests. Jesus gathers in his people from the whole earth. Then an angel gathers in wicked people whom God will punish. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/faith]])
621REV141e7u70General Information:The word **I** refers to John.
622REV141ck6y0Connecting Statement:John begins to describe the next part of his vision. There are 144,000 believers standing before the Lamb.
623REV141a3kzwriting-symlanguageτὸ Ἀρνίον1the LambA **lamb** is a young sheep. Here is it used symbolically to refer to Christ. See how you translated this in [Revelation 5:6](../05/06.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
624REV141uc96translate-numbersἑκατὸν τεσσεράκοντα τέσσαρες χιλιάδες1144000“one hundred forty-four thousand.” See how you translated this in [Revelation 7:4](../07/04.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
625REV141z963figs-activepassiveἔχουσαι τὸ ὄνομα αὐτοῦ, καὶ τὸ ὄνομα τοῦ Πατρὸς αὐτοῦ, γεγραμμένον ἐπὶ τῶν μετώπων αὐτῶν1who had his name and his Fathers name written on their foreheadsYou can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “on whose foreheads the Lamb and his Father had written their names” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
626REV141rf47guidelines-sonofgodprinciplesτοῦ Πατρὸς αὐτοῦ1his FatherThis is an important title for God that describes the relationship between God and Jesus. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/guidelines-sonofgodprinciples]])
627REV142hwu4φωνὴν ἐκ τοῦ οὐρανοῦ1a voice from heaven“a sound from heaven”
628REV143sz1fᾄδουσιν ᾠδὴν καινὴν1They sang a new song“The 144,000 people sang a new song.” This explains what the sound was that John heard. Alternate translation: “That sound was a new song that they sang”
629REV143ii11τῶν τεσσάρων ζῴων1the four living creatures“living being” or “living thing.” See how you translated “living creature” in [Revelation 4:6](../04/06.md)
630REV143m75yτῶν πρεσβυτέρων1the eldersThis refers to the twenty-four elders around the throne. See how you translated “elders” in [Revelation 4:4](../04/04.md).
631REV143q6fctranslate-numbersἑκατὸν τεσσεράκοντα τέσσαρες χιλιάδες1144000“one hundred forty-four thousand.” See how you translated this in [Revelation 7:4](../07/04.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
632REV144jet6μετὰ γυναικῶν οὐκ ἐμολύνθησαν1have not defiled themselves with womenThis could mean: (1) they have never had immoral sexual relations with a woman. (2) they have never had sexual relations with a woman. Defiling oneself with women may be a symbol of worshiping idols.
633REV144a7irπαρθένοι1virginsThis could mean: (1) they did not have sexual relations with a woman who was not their wife. (2) they are virgins.
634REV144q3hgfigs-metaphorοἱ ἀκολουθοῦντες τῷ Ἀρνίῳ ὅπου ἂν ὑπάγει1the ones who follow the Lamb wherever he goesDoing what the Lamb does is spoken of as following him. Alternate translation: “they do whatever the Lamb does” or “they obey the Lamb” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
635REV144mlw3figs-metaphorἠγοράσθησαν ἀπὸ τῶν ἀνθρώπων ἀπαρχὴ1redeemed from among mankind as firstfruits**Firstfruits** here is a metaphor for the first offering to be made to God in celebration of harvest. Alternate translation: “purchased out of the midst of the rest of mankind as a special celebration of salvation” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
636REV145ga8pfigs-metonymyἐν τῷ στόματι αὐτῶν οὐχ εὑρέθη ψεῦδος1No lie was found in their mouthTheir “mouth” refers to what they said.” Alternate translation: “They never lied when they spoke” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
637REV146n1fr0Connecting Statement:John begins to describe the next part of his vision. This is the first of three angels who proclaim judgment on the earth.
638REV146pp1lπᾶν ἔθνος, καὶ φυλὴν, καὶ γλῶσσαν, καὶ λαόν1every nation, tribe, language, and peopleThis means that people from every ethnic group are included. See how you translated a similar list in [Revelation 5:9](../05/09.md).
639REV147cj5zfigs-metaphorἦλθεν ἡ ὥρα τῆς κρίσεως αὐτοῦ1the hour of his judgment has comeHere, **the hour** represents the time that has been chosen for something, and the hour having “come” is a metaphor for now being the chosen time. The idea of “judgment” can be expressed with a verb. Alternate translation: “now is the time that God has chosen for judgment” or “it is now the time for God to judge people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
640REV148b18sfigs-metaphorἔπεσεν, ἔπεσεν, Βαβυλὼν ἡ μεγάλη1Fallen, fallen is Babylon the greatThe angel speaks of Babylon having been destroyed as if it had fallen. Alternate translation: “Babylon the great has been destroyed” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
641REV148jh3rwriting-symlanguageΒαβυλὼν ἡ μεγάλη1Babylon the great“Babylon the large city” or “the important city of Babylon.” This was probably a symbol for the city of Rome, which was large, wealthy, and sinful. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
642REV148kg1ifigs-metonymyἣ…πεπότικεν1who persuadedBabylon is spoken of as if it were a person, instead of a city filled with people. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
643REV148ldz2writing-symlanguageτοῦ οἴνου τοῦ θυμοῦ τῆς πορνείας αὐτῆς, πεπότικεν1to drink the wine of her immoral passionThis is a symbol for participating in her sexually immoral passion. Alternate translation: “to be sexually immoral like her” or “to get drunk like her in sexual sin” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
644REV148v3zkfigs-personificationτοῦ θυμοῦ τῆς πορνείας αὐτῆς1her immoral passionBabylon is spoken of as if it were a prostitute who has caused other people to sin along with her. This may well have a double meaning: literal sexual immorality and also the worship of false gods. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
645REV149z6xpἐν φωνῇ μεγάλῃ1with a loud voice“loudly”
646REV1410qw28writing-symlanguageαὐτὸς πίεται ἐκ τοῦ οἴνου τοῦ θυμοῦ τοῦ Θεοῦ1her will drink some of the wine of Gods wrathDrinking the wine of Gods wrath is a symbol for being punished by God. Alternate translation: “will also drink some of the wine that represents Gods wrath” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
647REV1410fe83figs-activepassiveτοῦ κεκερασμένου ἀκράτου1that has been poured undilutedYou can translate this in active form. Alternate translation: “that God has poured full strength” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
648REV1410bb38writing-symlanguageτοῦ κεκερασμένου ἀκράτου1that has been poured undilutedThis means that the wine has no water mixed into it. It is strong, and a person who drinks much of it will get very drunk. As a symbol, it means that God will be extremely angry, not just a little angry. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
649REV1410zl4gwriting-symlanguageτῷ ποτηρίῳ τῆς ὀργῆς αὐτοῦ1the cup of his angerThis symbolic cup holds the wine that represents Gods anger. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
650REV1411hh910Connecting Statement:The third angel continues to speak.
651REV1411dds6figs-metonymyὁ καπνὸς τοῦ βασανισμοῦ αὐτῶν1The smoke from their tormentThe phrase **their torment** refers to the fire that torments them. Alternate translation: “The smoke from the fire that torments them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
652REV1411z5eaοὐκ ἔχουσιν ἀνάπαυσιν1they have no rest“they have no relief” or “the torment does not stop”
653REV1412me1jὧδε ἡ ὑπομονὴ τῶν ἁγίων ἐστίν1Here is the patient endurance of the saints“Gods holy people must endure patiently and be faithful.” See how you translated a similar phrase in [Revelation 13:10](../13/10.md).
654REV1413x62qοἱ νεκροὶ οἱ…ἀποθνῄσκοντες1the dead who die“those who die”
655REV1413hy1aοἱ ἐν Κυρίῳ ἀποθνῄσκοντες1who die in the Lord“who are united to the Lord and die.” This may refer to people who are killed by their enemies. Alternate translation: “who die because they are united to the Lord”
656REV1413vd4mτῶν κόπων1laborsdifficulties and sufferings
657REV1413v4xzfigs-personificationτὰ…ἔργα αὐτῶν ἀκολουθεῖ μετ’ αὐτῶν1their deeds will follow themThese deeds are spoken of as if they were alive and able to follow those who did them. This could mean: (1) others will know the good deeds these people have done. (2) God will reward them for their deeds. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
658REV1414ft6vwriting-symlanguage0Connecting Statement:John begins to describe the next part of his vision. This part is about the Son of Man harvesting the earth. Harvesting the grain is a symbol of Gods judging people. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
659REV1414gvw8figs-simileὅμοιον Υἱὸν Ἀνθρώπου1one like a son of manThis expression describes a human figure, someone who looks human. See how you translated this in [Revelation 1:13](../01/13.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
660REV1414i8seστέφανον χρυσοῦν1golden crownThis was the likeness of a wreath of olive branches or laurel leaves, hammered out in gold. Examples actually made of leaves were given to victorious athletes to wear on their heads.
661REV1414l89ctranslate-unknownδρέπανον1sicklea tool with a curved blade used for cutting grass, grain, and vines (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])
662REV1415v6dyἐξῆλθεν ἐκ τοῦ ναοῦ1came out of the temple“came out of the heavenly temple”
663REV1415v2xffigs-metaphorἦλθεν ἡ ὥρα θερίσαι1the time to reap has comeExisting in the present is spoken of as having come. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
664REV1416nt7kfigs-activepassiveἐθερίσθη ἡ γῆ1the earth was harvestedYou can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “he harvested the earth” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
665REV1417fb4y0Connecting Statement:John continues describing his vision about the earth being harvested.
666REV1418jp7lὁ ἔχων ἐξουσίαν ἐπὶ τοῦ πυρός1who had authority over the fireHere, **authority over** refers to responsibility to tend the fire.
667REV1419f3mnτὴν ληνὸν τοῦ θυμοῦ τοῦ Θεοῦ τὸν μέγαν1the great wine vat of Gods wrath“the large wine vat where God will show his wrath”
668REV1420b1bwληνὸς1winepressThis is “the great wine vat” of [Revelation 14:19](../14/19.md).
669REV1420xt4zἄχρι τῶν χαλινῶν τῶν ἵππων1up to the height of a horses bridle“as high as the bridle in a horses mouth”
670REV1420m2i9τῶν χαλινῶν1bridlea device made of leather straps that goes around a horses head and is used for directing the horse
671REV1420gdl8translate-numbersσταδίων χιλίων ἑξακοσίων11,600 stadia“one thousand six hundred stadia” or “sixteen hundred stadia.” A “stadium” is 185 meters. In modern measures this would be about “300 kilometers” or “200 miles.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bdistance]])
672REV15introzxt70# Revelation 15 General Notes<br><br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>In this chapter, John describes events and pictures that occur in heaven.<br><br>Some translations set each line of poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to make it easier to read. The ULT does this with verses 3-4.<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### “Victorious over the beast”<br><br>These people are spiritually victorious. While most spiritual battles cannot be seen, the Book of Revelation pictures spiritual battles as openly occurring. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/spirit]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-apocalypticwriting]])<br><br>### “The temple having the tent of witness, was open in heaven”<br><br>Scripture elsewhere indicates the earthly temple copied Gods perfect dwelling place in heaven. Here John seems to refer to Gods heavenly dwelling place or temple. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/heaven]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-apocalypticwriting]])<br><br>### Songs<br><br>The Book of Revelation often describes heaven as a place where people sing. They worship God with songs. This illustrates that heaven is a place where God is always worshiped.
673REV151p98c0General Information:This verse is a summary of what will happen in 15:6-16:21.
674REV151l345figs-doubletμέγα καὶ θαυμαστόν1great and marvelousThese words have similar meanings and are used for emphasis. Alternate translation: “something that greatly amazed me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
675REV151w6lfἀγγέλους ἑπτὰ ἔχοντας πληγὰς ἑπτὰ1seven angels with seven plagues“seven angels who had authority to send seven plagues on the earth”
676REV151mw7gτὰς ἐσχάτας1the final plagues“and after them, there will not be any more plagues”
677REV151ij3dfigs-activepassiveὅτι ἐν αὐταῖς ἐτελέσθη ὁ θυμὸς τοῦ Θεοῦ1for with them the wrath of God will be completedYou can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “for these plagues will complete the wrath of God” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
678REV151gdt5ὅτι ἐν αὐταῖς ἐτελέσθη ὁ θυμὸς τοῦ Θεοῦ1for with them the wrath of God will be completedThis could mean: (1) these plagues will show all of Gods anger. (2) after these plagues, God will no longer be angry.
679REV152ytq60General Information:Here John begins to describe his vision of the people who had been victorious over the beast and who are praising God.
680REV152n9yjfigs-metaphorθάλασσαν ὑαλίνην1sea of glassYou can state clearly how it was like glass or a sea. This could mean: (1) a sea is spoken of as if it were glass. Alternate translation: “a sea that was as smooth as glass” (2) glass if spoken of as if it were a sea. See how you translated this in [Revelation 4:6](../04/06.md). Alternate translation: “glass that was spread out like a sea” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
681REV152pt8vfigs-explicitτοὺς νικῶντας ἐκ τοῦ θηρίου, καὶ ἐκ τῆς εἰκόνος αὐτοῦ1Those who had been victorious over the beast and over his imageYou can state clearly how they were victorious. Alternate translation: “who had been victorious over the beast and his image by not worshiping them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
682REV152dbz9figs-explicitἐκ τοῦ ἀριθμοῦ τοῦ ὀνόματος αὐτοῦ1over the number representing his nameYou can state clearly how they were victorious over the number. Alternate translation: “over the number representing his name by not being marked with that number” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
683REV152lra7τοῦ ἀριθμοῦ τοῦ ὀνόματος αὐτοῦ1the number representing his nameThis refers to the number described in [Revelation 13:18](../13/18.md).
684REV153l5huᾄδουσιν1They were singing“Those who had been victorious over the beast were singing”
685REV154hh87figs-rquestionτίς οὐ μὴ φοβηθῇ, Κύριε, καὶ δοξάσει τὸ ὄνομά σου, ὅτι μόνος ὅσιος?1Who will not fear you, Lord, and glorify your name that alone is holy?This question is used to show their amazement at how great and glorious the Lord is. It can be expressed as an exclamation. Alternate translation: “Lord, everyone will fear you and glorify your name!” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
686REV154j9gjfigs-metonymyδοξάσει τὸ ὄνομά σου1glorify your nameThe phrase **your name** refers to God. Alternate translation: “glorify you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
687REV154ei9kfigs-activepassiveτὰ δικαιώματά σου ἐφανερώθησαν1your righteous deeds have been revealedYou can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “you have made everyone know about your righteous deeds” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
688REV155v4ye0Connecting Statement:The seven angels with the seven plagues come out of the most holy place. They were spoken of previously in [Revelation 15:1](../15/01.md).
689REV155da6nμετὰ ταῦτα1After these things“After the people finished singing”
690REV156f9gqοἱ ἑπτὰ ἄγγελοι οἱ ἔχοντες τὰς ἑπτὰ πληγὰς1the seven angels holding the seven plaguesThese angels were seen as holding seven plagues because in [Revelation 17:7](../17/07.md) they are given seven bowls full of the wrath of God.
691REV156nei2λίθον1linena fine, expensive cloth made from flax
692REV156w9kwζώνας1sashesA sash is a decorative piece of cloth worn on the upper body.
693REV157s4djτῶν τεσσάρων ζῴων1the four living creatures“living being” or “living thing.” See how you translated “living creatures” in [Revelation 4:6](../04/06.md)
694REV157z1wzfigs-explicitἑπτὰ φιάλας χρυσᾶς, γεμούσας τοῦ θυμοῦ τοῦ Θεοῦ1seven golden bowls full of the wrath of GodYou can state clearly the image of the wine in the bowls. The word **wrath** here refers to punishment. The wine is a symbol for punishment. Alternate translation: “seven gold bowls full of the wine that represents the wrath of God” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]] [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
695REV158s67rἄχρι τελεσθῶσιν αἱ ἑπτὰ πληγαὶ τῶν ἑπτὰ ἀγγέλων1until the seven plagues of the seven angels were completed“until the seven angels finished sending the seven plagues to the earth”
696REV16introv1cm0# Revelation 16 General Notes<br><br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>This chapter continues the vision of chapter 15. Together they give the seven plagues that complete the wrath of God. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/wrath]])<br><br>Some translations set each line of poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to make it easier to read. The ULT does this with verses 5-7.<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### “I heard a loud voice call out of the temple”<br><br>This is the same temple that was mentioned in chapter 15.<br><br>### Seven bowls of Gods wrath<br><br>This chapter reveals severe judgments. They are pictured as angels pouring out seven bowls of Gods wrath. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])<br><br>## Other possible translation difficulties in this chapter<br><br>The tone of this chapter is meant to astonish the reader. Translations should not minimize the vivid language expressed in this chapter.<br><br>### Armageddon<br><br>This is a Hebrew word. It is the name of a place. John used the sounds of the Hebrew word and wrote them with Greek letters. Translators are encouraged to transliterate it using the letters of the target language. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-transliterate]])
697REV161nj830Connecting Statement:John continues to describe the part of the vision about the seven angels with the seven plagues. The seven plagues are the seven bowls of Gods wrath.
698REV161t995ἤκουσα1I heardThe word **I** refers to John.
699REV161k2nqfigs-explicitφιάλας τοῦ θυμοῦ τοῦ Θεοῦ1bowls of Gods wrathYou can state clearly the image of the wine in the bowls. The word **wrath** here refers to punishment. The wine is a symbol for punishment. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Revelation 15:7](../15/07.md). Alternate translation: “bowls full of the wine that represents Gods wrath” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]] [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
700REV162n7mwfigs-metonymyἐξέχεεν τὴν φιάλην αὐτοῦ1poured out his bowlThe word **bowl** refers to what is in it. Alternate translation: “poured out the wine from his bowl” or “poured out Gods wrath from his bowl” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
701REV162e66uἕλκος…πονηρὸν1painful sores“painful wounds.” These could be infections from diseases or injuries that have not healed.
702REV162nux1τὸ χάραγμα τοῦ θηρίου1the mark of the beastThis was an identifying mark that indicated that the person who received it worshiped the beast. See how you translated this in [Revelation 13:17](../13/17.md).
703REV163nc6afigs-metonymyἐξέχεεν τὴν φιάλην αὐτοῦ1poured out his bowlThe word **bowl** refers to what is in it. See how you translated this in [Revelation 16:2](../16/02.md). Alternate translation: “poured out the wine from his bowl” or “poured out Gods wrath from his bowl” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
704REV163sx66figs-synecdocheτὴν θάλασσαν1the seaThis refers to all the salt water lakes and oceans. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
705REV164p4aefigs-metonymyἐξέχεεν τὴν φιάλην αὐτοῦ1poured out his bowlThe word **bowl** refers to what is in it. See how you translated this in [Revelation 16:2](../16/02.md). Alternate translation: “poured out the wine from his bowl” or “poured out Gods wrath from his bowl” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
706REV164xu1yfigs-synecdocheτοὺς ποταμοὺς καὶ τὰς πηγὰς τῶν ὑδάτων1the rivers and the springs of waterThis refers to all bodies of fresh water. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
707REV165f35aτοῦ ἀγγέλου τῶν ὑδάτων1the angel of the watersThis could refers to: (1) the third angel who was in charge of pouring out Gods wrath on the rivers and springs of water. (2) another angel who was in charge of all the waters.
708REV165e45ufigs-youδίκαιος εἶ1You are righteous“You” refers to God. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
709REV165itg7ὁ ὢν, καὶ ὁ ἦν1the one who is and who was“God who is and who was.” See how you translated a similar phrase in [Revelation 1:4](../01/04.md).
710REV166b6wafigs-metonymyαἷμα ἁγίων καὶ προφητῶν ἐξέχεαν1they poured out the blood of the saints and prophetsHere, **poured out the blood** means killed. Alternate translation: “they murdered Gods holy people and the prophets” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
711REV166jy6aαἷμα αὐτοῖς ἔδωκας πιεῖν1you have given them blood to drinkGod will make the evil people drink the waters that he turned to blood.
712REV167p4c5figs-metonymyἤκουσα τοῦ θυσιαστηρίου λέγοντος1I heard the altar replyThe word **altar** here refers perhaps to someone at the altar. “I heard someone at the altar reply” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
713REV168nne6figs-metonymyἐξέχεεν τὴν φιάλην αὐτοῦ1poured out his bowlThe word **bowl** refers to what is in it. See how you translated this in [Revelation 16:2](../16/02.md). Alternate translation: “poured out the wine from his bowl” or “poured out Gods wrath from his bowl” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
714REV168l6n2figs-personificationἐδόθη αὐτῷ καυματίσαι τοὺς ἀνθρώπους1it was given permission to scorch the peopleJohn speaks about the sun as if it were a person. You can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “and caused the sun to severely burn the people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
715REV169i2dufigs-activepassiveἐκαυματίσθησαν οἱ ἄνθρωποι καῦμα μέγα1the people were scorched by the terrible heatYou can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “The extreme heat burned them badly” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
716REV169pr4efigs-metonymyἐβλασφήμησαν τὸ ὄνομα τοῦ Θεοῦ1they blasphemed the name of GodHere the name of God represents God. Alternate translation: “they blasphemed God” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
717REV169aza1figs-distinguishτοῦ Θεοῦ, τοῦ ἔχοντος τὴν ἐξουσίαν ἐπὶ τὰς πληγὰς ταύτας1God, who has the power over these plaguesThis phrase reminds readers of something they already know about God. It helps to explain why the people were blaspheming God. Alternate translation: “God because he has the power over these plagues” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-distinguish]])
718REV169rd4ffigs-metaphorτὴν ἐξουσίαν ἐπὶ τὰς πληγὰς ταύτας1the power over these plaguesThis refers to the power to inflict these plagues on people, and the power to stop the plagues. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
719REV1610f1pmfigs-metonymyἐξέχεεν τὴν φιάλην αὐτοῦ1poured out his bowlThe word **bowl** refers to what is in it. See how you translated this in [Revelation 16:2](../16/02.md). Alternate translation: “poured out the wine from his bowl” or “poured out Gods wrath from his bowl” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
720REV1610a2udfigs-metonymyτὸν θρόνον τοῦ θηρίου1the throne of the beastThis is where the beast reigns from. It may refer to the capital city of his kingdom. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
721REV1610hit6figs-metaphorἐγένετο ἡ βασιλεία αὐτοῦ ἐσκοτωμένη1darkness covered its kingdomHere, **darkness** is spoken of as if it were something like a blanket. Alternate translation: “it became dark in all his kingdom” or “all of his kingdom became dark” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
722REV1610pb1uἐμασῶντο1They chewedThe people in the beasts kingdom chewed.
723REV1611kna6ἐβλασφήμησαν1They blasphemedThe people in the beasts kingdom blasphemed.
724REV1612kv5yfigs-metonymyἐξέχεεν τὴν φιάλην αὐτοῦ1poured out his bowlThe word **bowl** refers to what is in it. See how you translated this in [Revelation 16:2](../16/02.md). Alternate translation: “poured out the wine from his bowl” or “poured out Gods wrath from his bowl” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
725REV1612amf1figs-activepassiveτὸν Εὐφράτην, καὶ ἐξηράνθη τὸ ὕδωρ αὐτοῦ1the Euphrates. Its water was dried upYou can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “the Euphrates. Its water dried up” or “the Euphrates, and caused its water to dry up” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
726REV1613bb6dὡς βάτραχοι1looked like frogsA frog is a small animal that lives near water. Jews considered them unclean animals.
727REV1613ai28writing-symlanguageδράκοντος1dragonThis was a large, fierce reptile, like a lizard. For Jewish people, it was a symbol of evil and chaos. The dragon is also identified in verse 9 as “the devil or Satan.” See how you translated this in [Revelation 12:3](../12/03.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
728REV1615u3v80General Information:Verse 15 is a break from the main story line of Johns vision. These are words spoken by Jesus. The story line continues in verse 16.
729REV1615l16gfigs-explicitἰδοὺ, ἔρχομαι…τὴν ἀσχημοσύνην αὐτοῦ1Look! I am coming … his shameful conditionThis is in parentheses to show that it is not part of the story line in the vision. Rather, this is something that the Lord Jesus said. You can state this clearly that the Lord Jesus said this, as in the UST. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
730REV1615lgi6figs-simileἔρχομαι ὡς κλέπτης1I am coming as a thiefJesus will come at a time when people do not expect him, just as a thief comes when not expected. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Revelation 3:3](../03/03.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
731REV1615an84figs-metaphorτηρῶν τὰ ἱμάτια αὐτοῦ1keeping his garments onLiving the right way is spoken of as keeping ones clothes on. Alternate translation: “doing what is right, like keeping his clothes on” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
732REV1615cia7τηρῶν τὰ ἱμάτια αὐτοῦ1keeping his garments onSome versions translate, “keeping his garments with him.”
733REV1615qwa2βλέπωσιν τὴν ἀσχημοσύνην αὐτοῦ1they might see his shameful conditionHere the word **they** refers to other people.
734REV1616m2v7συνήγαγεν αὐτοὺς1They brought them together“The spirits of the demons brought the kings and their armies together”
735REV1616cdx1figs-activepassiveτὸν τόπον τὸν καλούμενον1the place that is calledYou can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “the place that people call” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
736REV1616x6fftranslate-namesἉρμαγεδών1ArmageddonThis is the name of a place. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
737REV1617ny8p0Connecting Statement:The seventh angel pours out the seventh bowl of Gods wrath.
738REV1617nhs7figs-metonymyἐξέχεεν τὴν φιάλην αὐτοῦ1poured out his bowlThe word **bowl** refers to what is in it. See how you translated this in [Revelation 16:2](../16/02.md). Alternate translation: “poured out the wine from his bowl” or “poured out Gods wrath from his bowl” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
739REV1617a15pfigs-metonymyκαὶ ἐξῆλθεν φωνὴ μεγάλη ἐκ τοῦ ναοῦ ἀπὸ τοῦ θρόνου1Then a loud voice came out of the temple and from the throneThis means someone sitting on the throne or someone standing near the throne spoke loudly. It is unclear who is speaking. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
740REV1618x586ἀστραπαὶ1flashes of lightningUse your languages way of describing what lightning looks like each time it appears. See how you translated this in [Revelation 4:5](../04/05.md).
741REV1618c9faφωναὶ, καὶ βρονταί1rumbles, crashes of thunderThese are the loud noises that thunder makes. Use your languages way of describing the sound of thunder. See how you translated this in [Revelation 4:5](../04/05.md).
742REV1619q8lgfigs-activepassiveἡ πόλις ἡ μεγάλη εἰς1The great city was splitYou can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “The earthquake split the great city” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
743REV1619r2vhἐμνήσθη ἐνώπιον τοῦ Θεοῦ1Then God called to mind“Then God remembered” or “Then God thought of” or “Then God started to pay attention to.” This does not mean that God remembered something he had forgotten.
744REV1619g6s8writing-symlanguageδοῦναι αὐτῇ τὸ ποτήριον τοῦ οἴνου τοῦ θυμοῦ τῆς ὀργῆς αὐτοῦ1he gave that city the cup filled with the wine made from his furious wrathThe wine is a symbol of his wrath. Making people drink it is a symbol of punishing them. Alternate translation: “he made the people of that city drink the wine that represents his wrath” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
745REV1620eb5w0Connecting Statement:This is part of the seventh bowl of Gods wrath.
746REV1620byn4figs-metonymyὄρη οὐχ εὑρέθησαν1the mountains were no longer foundThe inability to see any mountains is metonymy expressing the idea that no mountains existed any longer. Alternate translation: “there were no longer any mountains” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
747REV1621i43rtranslate-bweightταλαντιαία1a talentYou may convert this to a modern measure. Alternate translation: “33 kilograms” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bweight]])
748REV17introysn10# Revelation 17 General Notes<br><br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>This chapter begins to describe how God will destroy Babylon.<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Prostitute<br><br>Scripture often pictures idolatrous Jews as adulterous people and sometimes as prostitutes. This is not the reference here. The translator should allow this illustration to be vague. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-apocalypticwriting]])<br><br>### Seven hills<br><br>This possibly refers to the city of Rome, which was known as the city on seven hills. However, the translator should not attempt to identify Rome in the translation.<br><br>## Important figures of speech in this chapter<br><br>### Metaphors<br><br>John uses many different metaphors in this chapter. He explains some of their meanings, but allows them to remain relatively unclear. The translator should attempt to do the same. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])<br><br>## Other possible translation difficulties in this chapter<br><br>### “The beast you saw existed, does not exist now, but is about to come up “<br><br>This and similar phrases in this chapter contrast the beast with Jesus. Jesus is called “the one who is, and who was, and who is to come” elsewhere in the Book of Revelation. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])<br><br>### Paradox<br><br>A paradox is a true statement that appears to describe something impossible. This sentence in 17:11 is a paradox: “the beast … is itself also an eighth king; but it is one of those seven kings.” The translator should not attempt to resolve this paradox. It should remain a mystery. ([Revelation 17:11](../../rev/17/11.md))
749REV171ppd70General Information:John begins to describe the part of his vision about the great prostitute.
750REV171c6f4figs-abstractnounsτὸ κρίμα τῆς πόρνης τῆς μεγάλης1the condemnation of the great prostituteThe noun “condemnation” can be expressed with the verb “condemn.” Alternate translation: “how God will condemn the great prostitute” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
751REV171f7rywriting-symlanguageτῆς πόρνης τῆς μεγάλης1the great prostitute“the prostitute that everyone knows about.” She represents a certain sinful city. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
752REV171crs4figs-explicitἐπὶ ὑδάτων πολλῶν1on many watersIf you need to, you can use a more specific word for the kind of water. Alternate translation: “on many rivers” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
753REV172paa4figs-distinguishἐμεθύσθησαν οἱ κατοικοῦντες τὴν γῆν ἐκ τοῦ οἴνου τῆς πορνείας αὐτῆς1It is with the wine of her sexual immorality that the earths inhabitants became drunkThe wine represents sexual immorality. Alternate translation: “The people of the earth became drunk by drinking her wine, that is, they were sexually immoral” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-distinguish]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
754REV172ayw3figs-metaphorτῆς πορνείας αὐτῆς1her sexual immoralityThis may well have a double meaning: sexual immorality among people and also the worship of false gods. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
755REV173hf43writing-backgroundἀπήνεγκέν με εἰς ἔρημον ἐν Πνεύματι1carried me away in the Spirit to a wildernessThe setting changes from John being in heaven to being in a wilderness. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background]])
756REV174rw19translate-unknownμαργαρίταις1pearlsbeautiful and valuable white beads. They are formed inside the shell of a certain kind of small animal that lives in the ocean. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])
757REV175az5bfigs-activepassiveἐπὶ τὸ μέτωπον αὐτῆς ὄνομα γεγραμμένον1On her forehead was written a nameYou can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “Someone had written on her forehead a name” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
758REV175l75tfigs-explicitΒαβυλὼν ἡ Μεγάλη1Babylon the greatIf it needs to be made clear that the name refers to the woman, it can be put in a sentence. Alternate translation: “I am Babylon, the powerful one” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
759REV176iq7b0General Information:The angel begins to explain to John the meaning of the prostitute and the red beast. The angel explains these things through verse 18.
760REV176iwz1μεθύουσαν ἐκ τοῦ αἵματος…καὶ ἐκ τοῦ αἵματος1was drunk with the blood … and with the blood“was drunk because she had drunk the blood … and had drunk the blood”
761REV176yqi7τῶν μαρτύρων Ἰησοῦ1the martyrs for Jesus“the believers who have died because they told others about Jesus”
762REV176ydi9ἐθαύμασα1I marveledamazed, surprised
763REV177j412figs-rquestionδιὰ τί ἐθαύμασας1Why are you astonished?The angel used this question to gently scold John. Alternate translation: “You should not be astonished!” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
764REV178upm7τῆς Ἀβύσσου1the bottomless pitThis is an extremely deep narrow hole. This could mean: (1) the pit has no bottom; it continues to go down further forever. (2) the pit is so deep that it is as if it had no bottom. See how you translated this in [Revelation 9:1](../09/01.md).
765REV178usl4figs-abstractnounsκαὶ εἰς ἀπώλειαν ὑπάγει1Then it will go on to destructionThe noun “destruction” can be translated with a verb. Alternate translation: “Then he will be destroyed” or “Then God will destroy him” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
766REV178glf1figs-activepassiveεἰς ἀπώλειαν ὑπάγει1it will go on to destructionThe certainty of what will happen in the future is spoken of as if the beast were going to it. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
767REV178r6h4figs-activepassiveὧν οὐ γέγραπται τὰ ὀνόματα1those whose names have not been writtenYou can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “those whose names God did not write” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
768REV179p3lb0Connecting Statement:The angel continues speaking. Here he explains the meaning of the seven heads of the beast that the woman is riding.
769REV179p6lrfigs-abstractnounsὧδε ὁ νοῦς ὁ ἔχων σοφίαν1Here is the mind that has wisdomThe abstract nouns **mind** and **wisdom** can be expressed with “think” and “wise” or “wisely.” You can state clearly why a wise mind is needed. Alternate translation: “A wise mind is needed in order to understand this” or “You need to think wisely in order to understand this” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
770REV179nr42αἱ ἑπτὰ κεφαλαὶ ἑπτὰ ὄρη εἰσίν1The seven heads are seven hillsHere, **are** means “stand for” or “represent.”
771REV1710yk93figs-metaphorοἱ πέντε ἔπεσαν1Five kings have fallenThe angel speaks of dying as falling. Alternate translation: “Five kings have died” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
772REV1710d2wxὁ εἷς ἔστιν1one is“one is king now” or “one king is alive now”
773REV1710kw95figs-metaphorὁ εἷς ἔστιν, ὁ ἄλλος οὔπω ἦλθεν1the other has not yet come; when he comesNot having existed yet is spoken of as not yet having come. Alternate translation: “the other has not yet become king; when he becomes king” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
774REV1710v8vxfigs-metaphorἔλθῃ, ὀλίγον αὐτὸν δεῖ μεῖναι1he can remain only for a little whileThe angel speaks of someone continuing to be king as if he were remaining in a place. Alternate translation: “he can be king only for a little while” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
775REV1711b1ctἐκ τῶν ἑπτά ἐστιν1is one of those seven kingsThis could mean: (1) the beast rules twice: first as one of the seven kings, and then as the eighth king. (2) the beast belongs to that group of seven kings because he is like them.
776REV1711w7skfigs-metaphorεἰς ἀπώλειαν ὑπάγει1it is going to destructionThe certainty of what will happen in the future is spoken of as if the beast were going to it. Alternate translation: “it will certainly be destroyed” or “God will surely destroy it” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
777REV1712gq2m0Connecting Statement:The angel continues speaking to John. Here he explains the meaning of the ten horns of the beast.
778REV1712n2rdtranslate-unknownμίαν ὥραν1for one hourIf your language does not divide the day into 24 hours, you may need to use a more general expression. Alternate translation: “for a very short time” or “for a very small part of a day” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])
779REV1713w7jbοὗτοι μίαν γνώμην ἔχουσιν1These are of one mind“These all think the same thing” or “These all agree to do the same thing”
780REV1714wt9kwriting-symlanguageτοῦ Ἀρνίου1the LambA **lamb** is a young sheep. Here is it used symbolically to refer to Christ. See how you translated this in [Revelation 5:6](../05/06.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
781REV1714abb5figs-activepassiveκλητοὶ, καὶ ἐκλεκτοὶ, καὶ πιστοί1the called ones, the chosen ones, and the faithful onesThis refers to one group of people. The words **called** and **chosen** can be expressed in active form. Alternate translation: “the called, chosen, and faithful ones” or “the ones whom God has called and chosen, who are faithful to him” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
782REV1715f5x6figs-metaphorτὰ ὕδατα ἃ εἶδες, οὗ ἡ πόρνη κάθηται, λαοὶ καὶ ὄχλοι εἰσὶν, καὶ ἔθνη καὶ γλῶσσαι1The waters you saw, where the prostitute is seated, are peoples, multitudes, nations, and languagesHere, **are** stands for “represent.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
783REV1715kq1efigs-explicitτὰ ὕδατα1The watersIf you need to, you can use a more specific word for the kind of water. See how you translated “many waters” in [Revelation 17:1](../17/01.md). Alternate translation: “The rivers” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
784REV1715zsh5ὄχλοι1multitudeslarge groups of people
785REV1715ua3sfigs-metonymyγλῶσσαι1languagesThis refers to people who speak the languages. See how you translated this in [Revelation 10:11](../10/11.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
786REV1716j157ἠρημωμένην ποιήσουσιν αὐτὴν καὶ γυμνήν1make her desolate and naked“steal everything that she has and leave her with nothing”
787REV1716f9asfigs-metaphorτὰς σάρκας αὐτῆς φάγονται1they will devour her fleshDestroying her completely is spoken of as eating all her flesh. “They will destroy her completely” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
788REV1717y8cnὁ γὰρ Θεὸς ἔδωκεν εἰς τὰς καρδίας αὐτῶν ποιῆσαι τὴν γνώμην αὐτοῦ, καὶ ποιῆσαι μίαν γνώμην, καὶ δοῦναι…ἄχρι τελεσθήσονται οἱ λόγοι τοῦ Θεοῦ1For God has put it into their hearts to carry out his purpose by agreeing to give … until Gods words are fulfilledThey would agree to give their power to the beast, but it would not be that they want to obey God. Alternate translation: “For God has put it into their hearts to agree to give … until Gods words are fulfilled, and by doing this, they would carry out Gods purpose”
789REV1717sb1dfigs-metonymyὁ γὰρ Θεὸς ἔδωκεν εἰς τὰς καρδίας αὐτῶν ποιῆσαι τὴν γνώμην αὐτοῦ, καὶ ποιῆσαι μίαν γνώμην, καὶ δοῦναι…ἄχρι τελεσθήσονται οἱ λόγοι τοῦ Θεοῦ1God has put it into their heartsHere, **heart** is a metonym for desires. Making them want to do something is spoken of as putting it in their hearts to do it. Alternate translation: “God has made them want” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
790REV1717ku6mτὴν βασιλείαν αὐτῶν1their kingdom“authority” or “kingly authority”
791REV1717el9yfigs-activepassiveἄχρι τελεσθήσονται οἱ λόγοι τοῦ Θεοῦ1until Gods words are fulfilledYou can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “until God fulfills what he said will happen” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
792REV1718w2lu0Connecting Statement:The angel finishes speaking to John about the prostitute and the beast.
793REV1718md61figs-metaphorἔστιν1isHere, **is** stands for “represents.” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
794REV1718uy1mfigs-metonymyἡ πόλις ἡ μεγάλη, ἡ ἔχουσα βασιλείαν1the great city that rulesWhen it says that the city rules, it means that the leader of the city rules. Alternate translation: “the great city whose leader rules” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
795REV18introj5qc0# Revelation 18 General Notes<br><br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>Some translations set each line of poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to make it easier to read. The ULT does this with verses 1-8.<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Prophecy<br><br>The angel prophesies about Babylon falling, which here means being destroyed. It is spoken of as having already happened. This is common in prophecy. It emphasizes that the coming judgment will certainly happen. The angel also prophesies that the people will lament over Babylon falling. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/judge]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-apocalypticwriting]])<br><br>## Important figures of speech in this chapter<br><br>### Metaphors<br><br>Prophecy frequently uses metaphors. This chapter has a slightly different apocalyptic style than the Book of Revelation overall. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
796REV181fl3mfigs-personification0General Information:The pronouns “she” and “her” refer to the city of Babylon, which is spoken of as if it were a prostitute. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
797REV181xxe50Connecting Statement:Another angel comes down from heaven and speaks. This is a different angel than the one in the previous chapter, who spoke about the prostitute and the beast.
798REV182a2f5figs-metaphorἔπεσεν, Βαβυλὼν ἡ μεγάλη1Fallen is Babylon the greatThe angel speaks of Babylon having been destroyed as if it had fallen. See how you translated this in [Revelation 14:8](../14/08.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
799REV182ii4lὀρνέου…μεμισημένου1detestable bird“disgusting bird” or “repulsive bird”
800REV183l5jqfigs-metonymyπάντα τὰ ἔθνη1all the nationsThe nations is a metonym for the people of those nations. Alternate translation: “the people of all the nations” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
801REV183kpp1writing-symlanguageτοῦ οἴνου τοῦ θυμοῦ τῆς πορνείας αὐτῆς, πέπτωκαν1have drunk the wine of her immoral passionThis is a symbol for participating in her sexually immoral passion. Alternate translation: “have become sexually immoral like her” or “have become drunk like her in sexual sin” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
802REV183kp3pfigs-personificationτοῦ θυμοῦ τῆς πορνείας αὐτῆς1her immoral passionBabylon is spoken of as if it were a prostitute who has caused other people to sin along with her. This may well have a double meaning: literal sexual immorality and also the worship of false gods. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
803REV183ejc5ἔμποροι1merchantsA merchant is a person who sells things.
804REV183ql37ἐκ τῆς δυνάμεως τοῦ στρήνους αὐτῆς1from the power of her sensual way of living“because she spent so much money on sexual immorality”
805REV184ze11figs-personification0General Information:The pronouns “she” and “her” refer to the city of Babylon, which is spoken of as if it were a prostitute. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
806REV184e7c70Connecting Statement:Another voice from heaven begins to speak.
807REV184nz77figs-metonymyἄλλην φωνὴν1another voiceThe word **voice** refers to the speaker, which is probably either Jesus or the Father. Alternate translation: “someone else” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
808REV185e32wfigs-metaphorἐκολλήθησαν αὐτῆς αἱ ἁμαρτίαι ἄχρι τοῦ οὐρανοῦ1her sins have piled up as high as heavenThe voice speaks of Babylons sins as if they were objects that could form a pile. Alternate translation: “Her sins are so many they are like a pile that reaches heaven” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
809REV185u2yuἐμνημόνευσεν1has remembered“has thought of” or “has started to pay attention to.” This does not mean that God remembered something he had forgotten. See how you translated “called to mind” in [Revelation 16:19](../16/19.md).
810REV186ec42figs-metaphorἀπόδοτε αὐτῇ ὡς καὶ αὐτὴ ἀπέδωκεν1Pay her back as she has paid others backThe voice speaks of punishment as if it were payment. Alternate translation: “Punish her as she has punished others” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
811REV186pa62figs-metaphorδιπλώσατε1repay her doubleThe voice speaks of punishment as if it were payment. Alternate translation: “punish her twice as much” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
812REV186xba5figs-metaphorἐν τῷ ποτηρίῳ ᾧ ἐκέρασεν, κεράσατε αὐτῇ διπλοῦν1in the cup she mixed, mix double the amount for herThe voice speaks of causing others to suffer as preparing strong wine for them to drink. Alternate translation: “prepare for her the wine of suffering that is twice as strong as what she made for others” or “make her suffer twice as much as she made others suffer” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
813REV186l3n5κεράσατε…διπλοῦν1mix double the amountThis could mean: (1) they should prepare twice the amount. (2) they should make it twice as strong.
814REV187i9bm0Connecting Statement:The same voice from heaven continues speaking about Babylon as if it were a woman.
815REV187we2tἐδόξασεν αὑτὴν1she glorified herself“the people of Babylon glorified themselves”
816REV187yt32figs-metonymyὅτι ἐν τῇ καρδίᾳ αὐτῆς λέγει1For she says in her heartHere, **heart** is a metonym for a persons mind or thoughts. Alternate translation: “For she says to herself” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
817REV187m3mgfigs-simileκάθημαι βασίλισσα1I am seated as a queenShe claims to be a ruler, having her own authority. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
818REV187dy5kfigs-metaphorχήρα οὐκ εἰμί1I am not a widowShe implies that she will not be dependent on other people. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
819REV187eh5rfigs-metaphorπένθος οὐ μὴ ἴδω1I will never see mourningExperiencing mourning is spoken of as seeing mourning. Alternate translation: “I will never mourn” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
820REV188u6r9figs-metaphorἥξουσιν αἱ πληγαὶ αὐτῆς1her plagues will comeExisting in the future is spoken of a coming. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
821REV188vkk2figs-metaphorἐν πυρὶ κατακαυθήσεται1She will be consumed by fireBeing burned up by fires is spoken of as being eaten up by fire. You can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “Fire will completely burn her up” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
822REV189lj140General Information:In these verses the word **her** refers to the city of Babylon.
823REV189pmz90Connecting Statement:John tells what people say about Babylon.
824REV189wk13μετ’ αὐτῆς πορνεύσαντες καὶ στρηνιάσαντες1committed sexual immorality and went out of control with her“sinned sexually and did whatever they wanted just as the people of Babylon did”
825REV1810j3lnfigs-abstractnounsδιὰ τὸν φόβον τοῦ βασανισμοῦ αὐτῆς1because of the fear of her tormentThe abstract noun “torment” can be translated as a verb. Alternate translation: “afraid that they will be tormented as Babylon is” or “afraid that God will torment them as he torments Babylon” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
826REV1810qn81οὐαὶ, οὐαί1Woe, woeThis is repeated for emphasis.
827REV1810hkd8figs-metaphorἦλθεν ἡ κρίσις σου1your judgement has comeExisting in the present is spoken of as having come. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
828REV1811fe7uπενθοῦσιν ἐπ’ αὐτήν1mourn for her“mourn for the people of Babylon”
829REV1812krs3λίθου τιμίου, καὶ μαργαριτῶν1precious stone, pearls“many kinds of expensive stones.” See how you translated these in [Revelation 17:4](../17/04.md).
830REV1812hnk1βυσσίνου1fine linenexpensive cloth made from flax. See how you translated “linen” in [Revelation 15:6](../15/06.md).
831REV1812xm9utranslate-unknownπορφύρας, καὶ σιρικοῦ, καὶ κοκκίνου1purple, silk, scarletPurple is a very dark red cloth that is very expensive. Silk is a soft, strong cloth made from the fine string that silkworms make when they make their cocoons. Scarlet is an expensive red cloth. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])
832REV1812hir4πᾶν σκεῦος ἐλεφάντινον1every vessel of ivory“all kinds of containers made of ivory”
833REV1812yri7translate-unknownἐλεφάντινον1ivorya beautiful hard, white material that people get from the tusks or teeth of very large animals such as elephants or walruses. Alternate translation: “tusks” or “valuable animal teeth” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])
834REV1812b8xctranslate-unknownμαρμάρου1marblea precious stone used for building (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])
835REV1813gz3vκιννάμωμον1cinnamona spice that smells nice and comes from the bark of a certain kind of tree
836REV1813z894ἄμωμον1spicea substance used to add flavor to food or a good smell to oil
837REV1814x3klfigs-metaphorἡ ὀπώρα1The fruit**Fruit** here is a metaphor for “result” or “outcome.” Alternate translation: “The result” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
838REV1814a1aaτῆς ἐπιθυμίας τῆς ψυχῆς1the desire of your soul“wanted very much”
839REV1814p7f7figs-activepassiveἀπώλετο ἀπὸ σοῦ, καὶ οὐκέτι οὐ μὴ αὐτὰ εὑρήσουσιν1vanished, never to be found againNot to be found stands for not existing. You can state this figure of speech in active form. Alternate translation: “vanished; you will never have them again” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
840REV1815n25k0General Information:In these verses, The word **her** refers to the city of Babylon.
841REV1815s4iqfigs-abstractnounsδιὰ τὸν φόβον τοῦ βασανισμοῦ αὐτῆς1because of the fear of her tormentThis can be restated to remove the abstract nouns “fear” and “torment.” Alternate translation: “because they will be afraid of God tormenting them they way he torments her” or “because they will be afraid of suffering the way she is suffering” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
842REV1815ii7vκλαίοντες καὶ πενθοῦντες1weeping and mourning loudlyThis is what the merchants will be doing. Alternate translation: “and they will weep and mourn loudly”
843REV1816i7ipfigs-metaphorἡ πόλις ἡ μεγάλη, ἡ περιβεβλημένη βύσσινον1the great city that was dressed in fine linenThroughout this chapter, Babylon is spoken of as if it were a woman. The merchants speak of Babylon as being dressed in fine linen because its people were dressed in fine linen. Alternate translation: “the great city, which was like a woman dressed in fine linen” or “the great city, whose women were dressed in fine linen” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
844REV1816nji6figs-activepassiveἡ περιβεβλημένη βύσσινον1that was dressed in fine linenYou can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “that wore fine linen” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
845REV1816v6q3figs-activepassiveκεχρυσωμένη ἐν χρυσίῳ1was adorned with goldYou can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “adorned herself with gold” or “adorned themselves with gold” or “wore gold” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
846REV1816i5uyλίθῳ τιμίῳ1precious jewels“valuable gems” or “treasured gems”
847REV1816rtm9translate-unknownμαργαρίτῃ1pearlsbeautiful and valuable white beads. They are formed inside the shell of a certain kind of small animal that lives in the ocean. See how you translated this in [Revelation 17:4](../17/04.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])
848REV1817ap3vfigs-metonymyτὴν θάλασσαν ἐργάζονται1whose living is made from the seaThe phrase **from the sea** refers to what they do on the sea. Alternate translation: “who travel on the sea to make their living” or “who sail on the sea to different places in order to trade things” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
849REV1818ys970General Information:In these verses the word “they” refers to the sailors and seafarers, and the word “her” refers to the city of Babylon.
850REV1818v7qefigs-rquestionτίς ὁμοία τῇ πόλει τῇ μεγάλῃ1What city is like the great city?This question shows the people the importance of the city of Babylon. Alternate translation: “No other city is like the great city, Babylon!” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
851REV1820ld6cfigs-abstractnounsἔκρινεν ὁ Θεὸς τὸ κρίμα ὑμῶν ἐξ αὐτῆς1God has brought your judgment on herThe noun “judgment” can be expressed with the verb “judge.” Alternate translation: “God has judged her for you” or “God has judged her because of the bad things she did to you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
852REV1821b94u0Connecting Statement:Another angel begins to speak about Babylon. This is a different angel than the ones who have spoken previously.
853REV1821el4eμύλινον1millstonea large round stone used to crush grain
854REV1821dlp4figs-metaphorὁρμήματι βληθήσεται Βαβυλὼν ἡ μεγάλη πόλις, καὶ οὐ μὴ εὑρεθῇ ἔτι1Babylon, the great city, will be thrown down with violence and will not be seen anymoreGod will completely destroy the city. You can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “God will violently throw down Babylon, the great city, and it will no longer exist” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
855REV1821kre6figs-metonymyοὐ μὴ εὑρεθῇ ἔτι1will not be seen anymore“no one will see it anymore.” Not being seen here means that it will not exist. Alternate translation: “it will not exist anymore” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
856REV1822j6aqfigs-activepassiveφωνὴ κιθαρῳδῶν, καὶ μουσικῶν, καὶ αὐλητῶν, καὶ σαλπιστῶν, οὐ μὴ ἀκουσθῇ ἐν σοὶ ἔτι1The sound made by harpists, musicians, flute players, and trumpeters will not be heard anymore in youYou can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “No one in your city will ever again hear the sound that harpists, musicians, flute players, and trumpeters make” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
857REV1822da3hfigs-apostropheἐν σοὶ1in youThe angel speaks as if Babylon were there listening to him. Alternate translation: “in Babylon” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-apostrophe]])
858REV1822c88lfigs-metonymyοὐ μὴ ἀκουσθῇ ἐν σοὶ ἔτι1will not be heard anymore in you“no one will hear them anymore in you.” Not being heard here means that they will not be there. Alternate translation: “they will not be in your city anymore” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
859REV1822cu19figs-metonymyτεχνίτης οὐ μὴ εὑρεθῇ ἐν σοὶ1No craftsman … will be found in youNot being found there means that they will not be there. Alternate translation: “No craftsman of any kind will be in your city” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
860REV1822c7p2figs-metonymyφωνὴ μύλου οὐ μὴ ἀκουσθῇ ἐν σοὶ ἔτι1No sound of a mill will be heard anymore in youThe sound of something not being heard means that no one will make that sound. Alternate translation: “No one will use a mill in your city” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
861REV1823pmd20General Information:The words “you,” “your,” and “her” refer to Babylon.
862REV1823d3yq0Connecting Statement:The angel who threw the millstone finishes talking.
863REV1823d67ifigs-activepassiveφωνὴ νυμφίου καὶ νύμφης οὐ μὴ ἀκουσθῇ ἐν σοὶ ἔτι1The voices of the bridegroom and the bride will not be heard in you anymoreYou can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “No one will ever again hear in Babylon the happy voices of a bridegroom and a bride” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
864REV1823ja6mfigs-metonymyοὐ μὴ ἀκουσθῇ ἐν σοὶ ἔτι1will not be heard in you anymoreNot being heard here means that they will not be there. Alternate translation: “will not be in your city anymore” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
865REV1823q8qmfigs-metaphorοἱ ἔμποροί σου ἦσαν οἱ μεγιστᾶνες τῆς γῆς1your merchants were the princes of the earthThe angel speaks of important and powerful people as if they were princes. Alternate translation: “your merchants were like princes of the earth” or “your merchants were the most important men in the world” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
866REV1823j3iyfigs-activepassiveἐν τῇ φαρμακείᾳ σου ἐπλανήθησαν πάντα τὰ ἔθνη1all the nations were deceived by your sorceryYou can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “you deceived the people of the nations with your magic spells” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
867REV1824s8bpfigs-activepassiveἐν αὐτῇ αἷμα προφητῶν καὶ ἁγίων εὑρέθη, καὶ πάντων τῶν ἐσφαγμένων ἐπὶ τῆς γῆς1In her the blood of prophets and saints was found, and the blood of all who have been killed on the earthBlood being found there means that the people there were guilty of killing people. Alternate translation: “Babylon is guilty of killing the prophets and believers and all the other people in the world who were killed” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
868REV19introh7850# Revelation 19 General Notes<br><br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>The beginning of chapter 19 concludes the topic of Babylon falling.<br><br>Some translations set each line of poetry farther to the right than the rest of the text to make it easier to read. The ULT does this with verses 1-8.<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Songs<br><br>The Book of Revelation often describes heaven as a place where people sing. They worship God with songs. This illustrates that heaven is a place where God is always worshiped. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/heaven]])<br><br>### Wedding celebration<br><br>The wedding celebration or feast is an important image in Scripture. Jewish culture often pictured paradise, or life with God after death, as a feast. Here, the wedding feast is for the Lamb, who is Jesus, and his bride, who is all his people.
869REV191qu5h0General Information:This is the next part of Johns vision. Here he describes the rejoicing in heaven over the fall of the great prostitute, who is the city of Babylon.
870REV191lr94ἤκουσα1I heardHere, **I** refers to John.
871REV191nk8xἁλληλουϊά1HallelujahThis word means “Praise God” or “Let us praise God.”
872REV192u1rpfigs-metaphorτὴν πόρνην τὴν μεγάλην1the great prostituteHere John refers to the city of Babylon whose wicked people rule over all the people of the earth and lead them to worship false gods. He speaks of the wicked people of Babylon as if they were a great prostitute. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
873REV192ky99figs-metonymyἥτις ἔφθειρεν τὴν γῆν1who corrupted the earthHere, **the earth** is a metonym for its inhabitants. Alternate translation: “who corrupted the people of the earth” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
874REV192d9j7figs-metonymyτὸ αἷμα τῶν δούλων αὐτοῦ1the blood of his servantsHere, **the blood** is a metonym that represents murder. Alternate translation: “murdering his servants” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
875REV192cj3tfigs-rpronounsἐκ χειρὸς αὐτῆς1from her handThis refers to Babylon. The reflexive pronoun “herself” is used to add emphasis. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rpronouns]])
876REV193jm9mεἴρηκαν1They spokeHere, **They** refers to the crowd of people in heaven.
877REV193h1k4ἁλληλουϊά1HallelujahThis word means “Praise God” or “Let us praise God.” See how you translated this in [Revelation 19:1](../19/01.md).
878REV193zy6eκαπνὸς αὐτῆς ἀναβαίνει1smoke rises from herThe word **her** refers to the city of Babylon, which is spoken of as if it were a prostitute. The smoke is from the fire that destroys the city. Alternate translation: “smoke rises from that city”
879REV194r43ftranslate-numbersοἱ πρεσβύτεροι οἱ εἴκοσι τέσσαρες1The twenty-four elders“24 elders.” See how you translated this in [Revelation 4:4](../04/04.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
880REV194y4qdτὰ τέσσερα ζῷα1the four living creatures“the four living beings” or “the four living things.” See how you translated this in [Revelation 4:6](../04/06.md)
881REV194dns7figs-activepassiveτῷ καθημένῳ ἐπὶ τῷ θρόνῳ1who was seated on the throneYou can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “who sat on the throne” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
882REV195w9qefigs-personificationφωνὴ ἀπὸ τοῦ θρόνου ἐξῆλθεν1a voice came out from the throneHere John speaks of the **voice** as if it were a person. Alternate translation: “someone spoke from the throne” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
883REV195c3lmfigs-exclusiveαἰνεῖτε τῷ Θεῷ ἡμῶν1Praise our GodHere, **our** refers to the speaker and all Gods servants. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]])
884REV195cck3figs-explicitοἱ φοβούμενοι αὐτόν1those who fear himHere, **fear** does not mean to be afraid of God, but to honor him. Alternate translation: “all you who honor him” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
885REV195qdb3figs-merismοἱ μικροὶ καὶ οἱ μεγάλοι1both the small and the greatThe speaker uses these words together to mean all of Gods people. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])
886REV196kq7nfigs-simileκαὶ ἤκουσα ὡς φωνὴν ὄχλου πολλοῦ, καὶ ὡς φωνὴν ὑδάτων πολλῶν, καὶ ὡς φωνὴν βροντῶν ἰσχυρῶν1Then I heard what sounded like the voice of a great number of people, like the roar of many waters, and like loud crashes of thunderJohn speaks of what he is hearing as if it were like the sound made by a very large crowd of people, a large body of rushing water, and very loud thunder. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
887REV196mdj6ἁλληλουϊά1HallelujahThis word means “Praise God” or “Let us praise God.” See how you translated this in [Revelation 19:1](../19/01.md).
888REV196e3uaὅτι…Κύριος1For the Lord“Because the Lord”
889REV197hi520Connecting Statement:The voice of the crowd from the previous verse continues speaking.
890REV197api6χαίρωμεν1Let us rejoiceHere, **us** refers to all of Gods servants.
891REV197m5avδῶμεν τὴν δόξαν αὐτῷ1give him the glory“give God the glory” or “honor God”
892REV197bwf9figs-metaphorὁ γάμος τοῦ Ἀρνίου…ἡ γυνὴ αὐτοῦ ἡτοίμασεν ἑαυτήν1wedding celebration of the Lamb … his bride has made herself readyHere John speaks of the joining of Jesus and his people together forever as if it were a wedding celebration. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
893REV197r5xtwriting-symlanguageἈρνίου1LambThis is a young sheep. Here is it used symbolically to refer to Christ. See how you translated this in [Revelation 5:6](../05/06.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
894REV197j6d7figs-metaphorἦλθεν1has comeExisting in the present is spoken of as having come. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
895REV197q9e4figs-metaphorἡ γυνὴ αὐτοῦ ἡτοίμασεν ἑαυτήν1his bride has made herself readyJohn speaks of Gods people as if they were a bride who has gotten ready for her wedding. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
896REV198pz72figs-metaphorἐδόθη αὐτῇ ἵνα περιβάληται βύσσινον λαμπρὸν καθαρόν1She was permitted to be dressed in bright and clean fine linenHere, **she** refers to the people of God. John speaks of the righteous acts of Gods people as if they were a bright and clean dress that a bride wears on her wedding day. You can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “God allowed her to wear a dress of bright and clean fine linen” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
897REV199ayc40General Information:An angel begins to speak to John. This is likely the same angel who began to speak to John in [Revelation 17:1](../17/01.md).
898REV199l72pfigs-activepassiveοἱ…κεκλημένοι1those who are invitedYou can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “the people whom God invites” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
899REV199q4yafigs-metaphorτὸ δεῖπνον τοῦ γάμου τοῦ Ἀρνίου1the wedding feast of the LambHere the angel speaks of the joining of Jesus and his people forever as if it were a wedding feast. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
900REV1910uq6hἔπεσα ἔμπροσθεν τῶν ποδῶν αὐτοῦ1I fell down at his feetThis means that John purposely lay on the ground and stretched himself out in reverence or submission. This action was an important part of worship, to show respect and willingness to serve. See note in [Revelation 19:3](../19/03.md).
901REV1910i2yqτῶν ἀδελφῶν σου1your brothersThe word **brothers** here refers to all believers, male and female.
902REV1910up6lfigs-metaphorτῶν ἐχόντων τὴν μαρτυρίαν Ἰησοῦ1who hold the testimony about JesusHere holding stands for believing in or announcing. Alternate translation: “who speak the truth about Jesus” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
903REV1910rku2figs-explicitἡ γὰρ μαρτυρία Ἰησοῦ ἐστιν τὸ πνεῦμα τῆς προφητείας1for the testimony about Jesus is the spirit of prophecyHere, **spirit of prophecy** refers to Gods Holy Spirit. Alternate translation: “for it is the Spirit of God who gives people the power to speak the truth about Jesus” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
904REV1911xx120General Information:This is the beginning of a new vision. John begins to describe a rider on a white horse.
905REV1911m1qnκαὶ εἶδον τὸν οὐρανὸν ἠνεῳγμένον1Then I saw heaven openThis imagery is used to signify the beginning of a new vision. See how you translated this idea in [Revelation 4:1](../04/01.md) and [Revelation 11:19](../11/19.md) and [Revelation 15:5](../15/05.md).
906REV1911hcs8ὁ καθήμενος ἐπ’ αὐτὸν1The one riding itThe rider is Jesus.
907REV1911lp9afigs-explicitἐν δικαιοσύνῃ κρίνει καὶ πολεμεῖ1It is with justice that he judges and wages warHere, **justice** refers to what is right. Alternate translation: “He judges all people and wages war according to what is right” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
908REV1912p9akfigs-simileοἱ…ὀφθαλμοὶ αὐτοῦ φλὸξ πυρός1His eyes are like a fiery flameJohn speaks of the riders eyes as if they shone like a flame of fire. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
909REV1912yhr7figs-activepassiveἔχων ὄνομα γεγραμμένον1He has a name writtenYou can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “Someone has written a name on him” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
910REV1912kk9xfigs-rpronounsὃ οὐδεὶς οἶδεν, εἰ μὴ αὐτός1that no one knows but himself“on him, and only he knows the meaning of that name” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rpronouns]])
911REV1913vny3figs-activepassiveπεριβεβλημένος ἱμάτιον βεβαμμένον αἵματι1He wears a robe that was dipped in bloodYou can state this in an active form. Alternate translation: “Blood had covered his robe” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
912REV1913hdk1figs-activepassiveκέκληται τὸ ὄνομα αὐτοῦ, ὁ λόγος τοῦ Θεοῦ1his name is called the Word of GodYou can state this in active form. **Word of God** here is a metonym for Jesus Christ. Alternate translation: “his name is called the Message of God” or “his name is also the Word of God” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
913REV1915m9ynἐκ τοῦ στόματος αὐτοῦ ἐκπορεύεται ῥομφαία ὀξεῖα1Out of his mouth goes a sharp swordThe sword blade was sticking out of his mouth. The sword itself was not in motion. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Revelation 1:16](../01/16.md).
914REV1915a88tπατάξῃ τὰ ἔθνη1he might strike the nations“destroys the nations” or “brings the nations under his control”
915REV1915uq4zfigs-metaphorποιμανεῖ αὐτοὺς ἐν ῥάβδῳ σιδηρᾷ1shepherd them with an iron rodJohn speaks of the riders power as if he were ruling with an iron rod. See how you translated this in [Revelation 12:5](../12/05.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
916REV1915nb4yfigs-metaphorαὐτὸς πατεῖ τὴν ληνὸν τοῦ οἴνου τοῦ θυμοῦ τῆς ὀργῆς τοῦ Θεοῦ τοῦ Παντοκράτορος1He tramples in the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God AlmightyJohn speaks of the riders destroying his enemies as if they were grapes that a person tramples in a winepress. Here, **wrath** refers to Gods punishment of evil persons. Alternate translation: “He crushes his enemies according to the judgment of God Almighty, just as a person crushes grapes in a winepress” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
917REV1916a61afigs-activepassiveἔχει ἐπὶ τὸ ἱμάτιον καὶ ἐπὶ τὸν μηρὸν αὐτοῦ, ὄνομα γεγραμμένον1He has a name written on his robe and on his thigh:You can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “Someone has written a name on his robe and thigh:” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
918REV1917m6dtfigs-metonymyεἶδον ἕνα ἄγγελον ἑστῶτα ἐν τῷ ἡλίῳ1I saw an angel standing in the sunHere, **the sun** is a metonym for the light of the sun. Alternate translation: “Then I saw an angel standing in the light of the sun” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
919REV1918khs9figs-merismἐλευθέρων τε καὶ δούλων, καὶ μικρῶν καὶ μεγάλων1both free and slaves, and small and greatThe angel uses these two sets of opposite-meaning words together to mean all people. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])
920REV1920q83vfigs-activepassiveἐπιάσθη τὸ θηρίον, καὶ μετ’ αὐτοῦ ὁ ψευδοπροφήτης1The beast was captured and with him the false prophetYou can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “The rider on the white horse captured the beast and the false prophet” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
921REV1920gs37τὸ χάραγμα τοῦ θηρίου1the mark of the beastThis was an identifying mark that indicated that the person who received it worshiped the beast. See how you translated this in [Revelation 13:17](../13/17.md).
922REV1920ht8gfigs-activepassiveζῶντες ἐβλήθησαν οἱ δύο1The two of them were thrown aliveYou can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “God threw the beast and the false prophet alive” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
923REV1920blr1τὴν λίμνην τοῦ πυρὸς, τῆς καιομένης ἐν θείῳ1the fiery lake of burning sulfur“the lake of fire that burns with sulfur” or “place full of fire that burns with sulfur”
924REV1921h6eafigs-activepassiveοἱ λοιποὶ ἀπεκτάνθησαν ἐν τῇ ῥομφαίᾳ τοῦ καθημένου ἐπὶ τοῦ ἵππου, τῇ ἐξελθούσῃ ἐκ τοῦ στόματος1The rest of them were killed by the sword that came out of the mouth of the one who rode on the horseYou can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “The rider of the horse killed the remainder of the beasts armies with the sword that extended from his mouth” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
925REV1921qk9tτῇ ῥομφαίᾳ…τῇ ἐξελθούσῃ ἐκ τοῦ στόματος1the sword that came out of the mouthThe sword blade was sticking out of his mouth. The sword itself was not in motion. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Revelation 1:16](../01/16.md).
926REV20introc7eh0# Revelation 20 General Notes<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### The thousand-year reign of Christ<br><br>In this chapter, Jesus is said to reign for a thousand years, at the same time that Satan is bound. Scholars are divided over whether this refers to a future period of time or to Jesus reigning now from heaven. It is not necessary to understand this passage in order to translate it accurately. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]])<br><br>### Final rebellion<br><br>This chapter also describes what happens after the thousand years are ended. During this time, Satan and many people will attempt to rebel against Jesus. This will result in Gods ultimate and final victory over sin and evil. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sin]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/evil]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/eternity]])<br><br>### Great white throne<br><br>This chapter ends with God judging all people who ever lived. God separates people who believe in Jesus from those who do not believe in him. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/judge]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/heaven]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/faith]])<br><br>## Important figures of speech in this chapter<br><br>### Book of Life<br><br>This is a metaphor for eternal life. Those possessing eternal life are said to have their names written in this Book of Life. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])<br><br>## Other possible translation difficulties in this chapter<br><br>### Hades and the lake of fire<br><br>These appear to be two distinct places. The translator may wish to do further research to determine how to translate these two places differently. They should not be made the same as each other in translation. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/hell]])
927REV201rkv70General Information:John begins to describe a vision of an angel throwing the devil into the bottomless pit.
928REV201n8b8καὶ εἶδον1Then I sawHere, **I** refers to John.
929REV201c18cἈβύσσου1bottomless pitThis is an extremely deep narrow hole. This could mean: (1) the pit has no bottom; it continues to go down further forever. (2) the pit is so deep that it is as if it had no bottom. See how you translated this in [Revelation 9:1](../09/01.md).
930REV202r6eswriting-symlanguageδράκοντα1dragonThis was a large, fierce reptile, like a lizard. For Jewish people, it was a symbol of evil and chaos. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
931REV203xj22figs-explicitἐσφράγισεν ἐπάνω αὐτοῦ1sealed it over himThe angel sealed the pit to keep anyone from opening it. Alternate translation: “sealed it to prevent anyone from opening it” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
932REV203el4ffigs-metonymyπλανήσῃ…τὰ ἔθνη1deceive the nationsHere, **nations** is a metonym for the people of the earth. Alternate translation: “deceive the people-groups” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
933REV203ns5xtranslate-numbersτὰ χίλια ἔτη1the thousand years“1,000 years” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
934REV203y9xdfigs-activepassiveδεῖ αὐτὸν λυθῆναι1he must be set freeYou can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “God will command the angel to free him” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
935REV204lw2r0General Information:This is the next part of Johns vision. He describes suddenly seeing thrones and the souls of believers.
936REV204qzt1figs-activepassiveκρίμα ἐδόθη αὐτοῖς1judgment was given to themYou can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “whom God had given authority to judge” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
937REV204u3u8figs-activepassiveτῶν πεπελεκισμένων1those who had been beheadedYou can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “whose heads others had cut off” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
938REV204tut2διὰ τὴν μαρτυρίαν Ἰησοῦ, καὶ διὰ τὸν λόγον τοῦ Θεοῦ1for the testimony about Jesus and for the word of God“because they had spoken the truth about Jesus and about the word of God”
939REV204xz5lfigs-metonymyδιὰ τὸν λόγον τοῦ Θεοῦ1for the word of GodThese words are a metonym for the message from God. Alternate translation: “for what they taught about the scriptures” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
940REV204cc1vἔζησαν1They came to life“They came back to life” or “They became alive again”
941REV205cw4jοἱ λοιποὶ τῶν νεκρῶν1The rest of the dead“All of the other dead people”
942REV205e1pmtranslate-numbersτελεσθῇ τὰ χίλια ἔτη1the thousand years were ended“the end of the 1,000 years” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
943REV206f3gzfigs-personificationἐπὶ τούτων ὁ δεύτερος θάνατος οὐκ ἔχει ἐξουσίαν1Over these the second death has no powerHere John describes **death** as a person with power. Alternate translation: “These people will not experience the second death” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
944REV206v4z3writing-symlanguageὁ δεύτερος θάνατος1the second death“dying a second time.” This is described as eternal punishment in the lake of fire in [Revelation 20:14](../20/14.md) and [Revelation 21:8](../21/08.md). See how you translated this in [Revelation 2:11](../02/11.md). Alternate translation: “the final death in the lake of fire” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
945REV207y1vwfigs-activepassiveλυθήσεται ὁ Σατανᾶς ἐκ τῆς φυλακῆς αὐτοῦ1Satan will be released from his prisonYou can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “God will release Satan from his prison” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
946REV208g429figs-simileὧν ὁ ἀριθμὸς αὐτῶν ὡς ἡ ἄμμος τῆς θαλάσσης1The number of them will be like the sand of the seaThis emphasizes the extremely large number of soldiers in Satans army. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
947REV209jlc6ἀνέβησαν1They went up“Satans army went”
948REV209f4t7τὴν πόλιν τὴν ἠγαπημένην1the beloved cityThis refers to Jerusalem.
949REV209jhq8figs-personificationκατέβη πῦρ ἐκ τοῦ οὐρανοῦ καὶ κατέφαγεν αὐτούς1fire came down from heaven and devoured themHere John speaks of **fire** as if it were alive. Alternate translation: “God sent fire from heaven to burn them up” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
950REV2010pif3figs-activepassiveὁ διάβολος, ὁ πλανῶν αὐτοὺς, ἐβλήθη εἰς1The devil, who deceived them, was thrown intoYou can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “God threw the devil, who had deceived them, into” or “Gods angel threw the devil, who had deceived them, into” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
951REV2010rjv1τὴν λίμνην τοῦ πυρὸς καὶ θείου1the lake of fire and sulfur“the lake of fire that burns with sulfur” or “place full of fire that burns with sulfur.” See how you translated this in [Revelation 19:20](../19/20.md).
952REV2010faa3figs-activepassiveὅπου τὸ θηρίον καὶ ὁ ψευδοπροφήτης1where the beast and the false prophet wereYou can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “where he had also thrown the beast and the false prophet” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
953REV2010t5h2figs-activepassiveβασανισθήσονται1They will be tormentedYou can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “God will torment them” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
954REV2011n8h90General Information:This is the next part of Johns vision. He describes suddenly seeing a great white throne and the dead being judged.
955REV2011pm1zfigs-personificationοὗ ἀπὸ τοῦ προσώπου ἔφυγεν ἡ γῆ καὶ ὁ οὐρανός, καὶ τόπος οὐχ εὑρέθη αὐτοῖς1The earth and the heaven fled away from his presence, but there was no place for them to goJohn describes heaven and earth as if they were people who were trying to escape Gods judgment. This means that God completely destroyed the old heaven and earth. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
956REV2012gap2figs-activepassiveβιβλία ἠνοίχθησαν1the books were openedYou can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “someone opened the books” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
957REV2012lt7kfigs-activepassiveἐκρίθησαν οἱ νεκροὶ1The dead were judgedYou can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “God judged the people who had died and now lived again” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
958REV2012vvc4figs-activepassiveἐκ τῶν γεγραμμένων1from the things that were writtenYou can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “by what he had recorded” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
959REV2013ea2hfigs-personificationἔδωκεν ἡ θάλασσα τοὺς νεκροὺς…ὁ θάνατος καὶ ὁ ᾍδης ἔδωκαν τοὺς νεκροὺς1The sea gave up the dead … Death and Hades gave up the deadHere John speaks of the sea, death, and Hades as if they were living persons. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
960REV2013bg4ufigs-activepassiveἐκρίθησαν1were judgedYou can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “God judged the dead people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
961REV2013pk3kfigs-metonymyὁ ᾍδης1HadesHere, **Hades** is a metonym that represents the place where unbelievers go when they die, to wait for Gods judgment. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
962REV2014lw6bfigs-activepassiveὁ θάνατος καὶ ὁ ᾍδης ἐβλήθησαν1Death and Hades were thrownYou can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “God threw Death and Hades” or “Gods angel threw Death and Hades” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
963REV2014qv55writing-symlanguageὁ θάνατος ὁ δεύτερός1the second death“dying a second time.” This is described as eternal punishment in the lake of fire in [Revelation 20:14](../20/14.md) and [Revelation 21:8](../21/08.md). See how you translated this in [Revelation 2:11](../02/11.md). Alternate translation: “the final death in the lake of fire” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
964REV2015c9pbfigs-activepassiveεἴ τις οὐχ εὑρέθη…γεγραμμένος1If anyones name was not found writtenYou can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “If Gods angel did not find a persons name” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
965REV2015wq31figs-activepassiveἐβλήθη εἰς τὴν λίμνην τοῦ πυρός1he was thrown into the lake of fireYou can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “the angel threw him into the lake of fire” or “the angel threw him into the place where fire burns forever” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
966REV21intropai80# Revelation 21 General Notes<br><br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>This chapter gives a detailed picture of the new Jerusalem.<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Second death<br><br>Death is a type of separation. The first death is physically dying, when the soul is separated from the body. The second death is being eternally separated from God. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/death]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/soul]] and [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/eternity]])<br><br>## Important figures of speech in this chapter<br><br>### Book of Life<br><br>This is a metaphor for eternal life. Those possessing eternal life are said to have their names written in this Book of Life. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])<br><br>## Other possible translation difficulties in this chapter<br><br>### New heaven and new earth<br><br>It is unclear whether this is an entirely new heaven and earth or if it is remade out of the present heaven and earth. The same is also true of the new Jerusalem. It is possible this will affect translation in some languages. The word “new” in the original language means different and better than the old. It does not mean new in time.
967REV211tj160General Information:John begins to describe his vision of the new Jerusalem.
968REV211vks1εἶδον1I sawHere, **I** refers to John.
969REV212er4ufigs-simileὡς νύμφην, κεκοσμημένην τῷ ἀνδρὶ αὐτῆς1like a bride adorned for her husbandThis compares the new Jerusalem to a bride who has made herself beautiful for her bridegroom. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
970REV213i8zafigs-metonymyφωνῆς μεγάλης ἐκ τοῦ θρόνου λεγούσης1a great voice from the throne sayingThe word **voice** refers to the one who speaks. Alternate translation: “someone speak loudly from the throne saying” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
971REV213gk3mἰδοὺ1Look!The word **Look** here alerts us to pay attention to the surprising information that follows.
972REV213hpt1figs-parallelismἡ σκηνὴ τοῦ Θεοῦ μετὰ τῶν ἀνθρώπων, καὶ σκηνώσει μετ’ αὐτῶν1The dwelling place of God is with human beings, and he will live with themThese two phrases mean the same thing and emphasize that God will, indeed, live among men. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
973REV214w39gfigs-metonymyἐξαλείψει πᾶν δάκρυον ἐκ τῶν ὀφθαλμῶν αὐτῶν1He will wipe away every tear from their eyes**Tears** here represent sadness. See how you translated this in [Revelation 7:17](../07/17.md). Alternate translation: “God will wipe away their sadness, like wiping away tears” or “God will cause them to not be sad anymore” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
974REV215rq2qfigs-metonymyοὗτοι οἱ λόγοι πιστοὶ καὶ ἀληθινοί εἰσιν1these words are trustworthy and trueHere, **words** refers to the message that they formed. Alternate translation: “this message is trustworthy and true” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
975REV216dq8nfigs-parallelismτὸ Ἄλφα καὶ τὸ Ὦ, ἡ ἀρχὴ καὶ τὸ τέλος1the alpha and the omega, the beginning and the endThese two phrases mean basically the same thing and emphasize Gods eternal nature. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])
976REV216li7sfigs-metaphorτὸ Ἄλφα καὶ τὸ Ὦ1the alpha and the omegaThese are first and last letters of the Greek alphabet. This could refer to: (1) the one who began all things and who ends all things. (2) the one who has always lived and who always will live. If these are unclear to readers, you may consider using the first and last letters of your alphabet. See how you translated this in [Revelation 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “the A and the Z” or “the first and the last” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])
977REV216bf1pἡ ἀρχὴ καὶ τὸ τέλος1the beginning and the endThis could refer to: (1) the one who began all things and the one who will cause all things to end. (2) the one who existed before all things and who will exist after all things.
978REV216wk2cfigs-metaphorτῷ διψῶντι…τοῦ ὕδατος τῆς ζωῆς1To the one who thirsts … water of lifeGod speaks of a persons desire for eternal life as if it were thirst and of that person receiving eternal life as if he were drinking life-giving water. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
979REV217vms60Connecting Statement:The one seated on the throne continues to speak to John.
980REV218hma7τοῖς…δειλοῖς1the cowards“those who are too afraid to do what is right”
981REV218k8ypἐβδελυγμένοις1the detestable“those who do terrible things”
982REV218zu27τῇ λίμνῃ τῇ καιομένῃ πυρὶ καὶ θείῳ1the fiery lake of burning sulfur“the lake of fire that burns with sulfur” or “place full of fire that burns with sulfur.” See how you translated this in [Revelation 19:20](../19/20.md).
983REV218k1hlwriting-symlanguageὁ θάνατος ὁ δεύτερος1the second death“dying a second time.” This is described as eternal punishment in the lake of fire in [Revelation 20:14](../20/14.md) and [Revelation 21:8](./08.md). See how you translated this in [Revelation 2:11](../02/11.md). Alternate translation: “the final death in the lake of fire” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
984REV219cf2mfigs-personificationτὴν νύμφην, τὴν γυναῖκα τοῦ Ἀρνίου1the bride, the wife of the LambThe angel speaks of Jerusalem as if it were a woman who is about to marry her groom, the Lamb. Jerusalem is metonymy for those who believers who will inhabit it. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
985REV219bil2writing-symlanguageτοῦ Ἀρνίου1the LambThis is a young sheep. Here is it used symbolically to refer to Christ. See how you translated this in [Revelation 5:6](../05/06.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
986REV2110czp2writing-backgroundἀπήνεγκέν με ἐν Πνεύματι1carried me away in the SpiritThe setting changes as John is taken to a high mountain where he can see the city of Jerusalem. See how you translated this phrase in [Revelation 17:3](../17/03.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background]])
987REV2111g44jἔχουσαν1It hadThis refers to the “Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven” that he described in the previous verse and not to the physical Jerusalem.
988REV2111xvg6figs-parallelismὅμοιος λίθῳ τιμιωτάτῳ, ὡς λίθῳ ἰάσπιδι κρυσταλλίζοντι1like a very precious jewel, like a stone of crystal-clear jasperThese two phrases mean basically the same thing. The second emphasizes the brilliance of Jerusalem by naming a specific jewel. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])
989REV2111n51zκρυσταλλίζοντι1crystal-clear“extremely clear”
990REV2111vvq1translate-unknownἰάσπιδι1jasperThis is a valuable stone. Jasper may have been clear like glass or crystal. See how you translated this in [Revelation 4:3](../04/03.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])
991REV2112j9ebtranslate-numbersπυλῶνας δώδεκα1twelve gates“12 gates” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]])
992REV2112qgh3figs-activepassiveἐπιγεγραμμένα1were writtenYou can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “someone had written” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
993REV2114mm12τοῦ Ἀρνίου1the LambThis refers to Jesus. See how you translated this in [Revelation 5:6](../05/06.md).
994REV2116fs8ztranslate-numbersσταδίων δώδεκα χιλιάδων1twelve thousand stadia“12,000 stadia.” You may convert this to modern measures. Alternate translation: “2,200 kilometers” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bdistance]])
995REV2117eut1translate-numbersἑκατὸν τεσσεράκοντα τεσσάρων πηχῶν1144 cubits“one hundred forty-four cubits.” You may convert this to modern measures. Alternate translation: “66 meters” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-bdistance]])
996REV2118g7w8figs-activepassiveἡ ἐνδώμησις τοῦ τείχους αὐτῆς ἴασπις; καὶ ἡ πόλις χρυσίον καθαρὸν1Its wall was built of jasper and the city of pure goldYou can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “Someone had built the wall with jasper and the city with pure gold” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
997REV2118n3hufigs-simileχρυσίον καθαρὸν, ὅμοιον ὑάλῳ καθαρῷ1pure gold, like clear glassThe gold was so clear that it is spoken of as if it were glass. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
998REV2118h239translate-unknownἴασπις1jasperThis is a valuable stone. Jasper may have been clear like glass or crystal. See how you translated this in [Revelation 4:3](../04/03.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])
999REV2119ick5figs-activepassiveοἱ θεμέλιοι τοῦ τείχους…κεκοσμημένοι1The foundations of the wall were adornedYou can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “Someone adorned the foundations of the wall” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1000REV2119ke4btranslate-unknownἴασπις…σάπφειρος…χαλκηδών…σμάραγδος1jasper … sapphire … agate … emeraldThese are valuable stones. Jasper may have been clear like glass or crystal. See how you translated it in [Revelation 4:3](../04/03.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])
1001REV2120a2tmtranslate-unknownσαρδόνυξ…σάρδιον…χρυσόλιθος…βήρυλλος…τοπάζιον…χρυσόπρασος…ὑάκινθος…ἀμέθυστος1onyx … chrysolite … beryl … topaz … chrysoprase … jacinth … amethystThese are all precious gems. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])
1002REV2121yn6itranslate-unknownμαργαρῖται1pearlsbeautiful and valuable white beads. They are formed inside the shell of a certain kind of small animal that lives in the ocean. See how you translated this in [Revelation 17:4](../17/04.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])
1003REV2121g75rfigs-activepassiveἀνὰ εἷς ἕκαστος τῶν πυλώνων ἦν ἐξ ἑνὸς μαργαρίτου1each of the gates was made from a single pearlYou can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “someone had made each of the gates from a single pearl” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1004REV2121vp22figs-simileχρυσίον καθαρὸν ὡς ὕαλος διαυγής1pure gold, like transparent glassThe gold was so clear that it is spoken of as if it was glass. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Revelation 21:18](../21/18.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
1005REV2122m2ewfigs-metaphorὁ…Κύριος ὁ Θεός…ναὸς αὐτῆς ἐστιν, καὶ τὸ Ἀρνίον1Lord God … and the Lamb are its templeThe temple represented Gods presence. This means the new Jerusalem does not need a temple because God and the Lamb will live there. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1006REV2123v2m9figs-metaphorὁ λύχνος αὐτῆς τὸ Ἀρνίον1its lamp is the LambHere the glory of Jesus, the Lamb, is spoken of as if it were a lamp that gives light to the city. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1007REV2124j3lkfigs-metonymyπεριπατήσουσιν τὰ ἔθνη1The nations will walkThe words **the nations** are a metonym for the people who live in the nations. **Walk** here is a metaphor for “live.” Alternate translation: “The people from all the different nations will live” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1008REV2125lq1zfigs-activepassiveοἱ πυλῶνες αὐτῆς οὐ μὴ κλεισθῶσιν1Its gates will not be shutYou can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “No one will shut the gates” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1009REV2126ps25οἴσουσιν1They will bring“The kings of the earth will bring”
1010REV2127n3nhfigs-doublenegativesοὐ μὴ εἰσέλθῃ εἰς αὐτὴν πᾶν κοινὸν, καὶ ὁ1nothing unclean will ever enter into it, nor anyoneYou can state this in positive form. Alternate translation: “only what is clean will ever enter, and never anyone” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublenegatives]])
1011REV2127g7frfigs-activepassiveεἰ μὴ οἱ γεγραμμένοι ἐν τῷ βιβλίῳ τῆς ζωῆς τοῦ Ἀρνίου1but only those whose names are written in the Lambs Book of LifeYou can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “but only those whose names the Lamb wrote in his Book of Life” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1012REV2127cw99writing-symlanguageτοῦ Ἀρνίου1the LambThis is a young sheep. Here is it used symbolically to refer to Christ. See how you translated this in [Revelation 5:6](../05/06.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
1013REV22introe1ya0# Revelation 22 General Notes<br><br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>This chapter emphasizes that Jesus is coming soon.<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Tree of life<br><br>There is probably an intended connection between the tree of life in the Garden of Eden and the tree of life mentioned in this chapter. The curse that began in Eden will end at this time.<br><br>## Other possible translation difficulties in this chapter<br><br>### Alpha and omega<br><br>These are the names of the first and last letters in the Greek alphabet. The ULT spells out their names in English. This strategy can serve as a model for translators. Some translators, however, may decide to use the first and last letters in their own alphabet. This would be “A and Z” in English.
1014REV221b1ad0Connecting Statement:John continues to describe the new Jerusalem as the angel shows it to him.
1015REV221uu7bἔδειξέν μοι1showed meHere, **me** refers to John.
1016REV221vl23ποταμὸν ὕδατος ζωῆς1the river of the water of life“the river flowing with life-giving water”
1017REV221yn2pfigs-metaphorποταμὸν ὕδατος ζωῆς1the water of lifeEternal life is spoken of as if it were provided by life-giving water. See how you translated this in [Revelation 21:6](../21/06.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1018REV221mxp4writing-symlanguageτοῦ Ἀρνίου1the LambThis is a young sheep. Here is it used symbolically to refer to Christ. See how you translated this in [Revelation 5:6](../05/06.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-symlanguage]])
1019REV222l2aqfigs-metonymyτῶν ἐθνῶν1the nationsHere, **nations** refers to the people who live in every nation. Alternate translation: “the people of all nations” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1020REV223d5fqπᾶν κατάθεμα οὐκ ἔσται ἔτι1There will no longer be any curseThis could mean: (1) there will never be anyone there that God will curse. (2) there will not be anyone there who is under Gods curse.
1021REV223by36οἱ δοῦλοι αὐτοῦ λατρεύσουσιν αὐτῷ1his servants will serve himHere, **his** and **him** could refer to: (1) God the Father. (2) both God and the Lamb, who rule together as one.
1022REV224zy4xfigs-idiomὄψονται τὸ πρόσωπον αὐτοῦ1They will see his faceThis is an idiom, meaning to be in Gods presence. Alternate translation: “They will be in Gods presence” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])
1023REV226j51ifigs-explicit0General Information:This is the beginning of the end of Johns vision. In verse 6 the angel is speaking to John. In verse 7, Jesus is speaking. This can be shown clearly as is in the UST. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1024REV226xaw8figs-metonymyοὗτοι οἱ λόγοι πιστοὶ καὶ ἀληθινοί1These words are trustworthy and trueHere, **words** refers to the message that they formed. See how you translated this in [Revelation 21:5](../21/05.md). Alternate translation: “This message is trustworthy and true” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1025REV226cr31figs-metonymyὁ Θεὸς τῶν πνευμάτων τῶν προφητῶν1the God of the spirits of the prophetsThe word **spirits** refers to: (1) the inward disposition of the prophets and indicates that God inspires them. Alternate translation: “God who inspires the prophets” (2) the Holy Spirit who inspires the prophets. Alternate translation: “God who gives his Spirit to the prophets” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1026REV227p72hἰδοὺ1Look!Here Jesus begins to speak. The word **Look** adds emphasis to what follows.
1027REV227afr9figs-explicitἔρχομαι ταχύ1I am coming quickly!It is understood that he is coming in order to judge. See how you translated this in [Revelation 3:11](../03/11.md). Alternate translation: “I am coming to judge soon!” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1028REV228xr170General Information:John tells his readers about how he responded to the angel.
1029REV228uvk3ἔπεσα προσκυνῆσαι ἔμπροσθεν τῶν ποδῶν1I fell down to worship at the feetThis means that John purposely lay on the ground and stretched himself out in reverence or submission. This action was an important part of worship, to show respect and willingness to serve. See how you translated similar words in [Revelation 19:10](../19/10.md).
1030REV2210gqa80Connecting Statement:The angel finishes speaking to John.
1031REV2210ct48figs-explicitμὴ σφραγίσῃς…τοῦ βιβλίου τούτου1Do not seal up … this bookTo seal a book was to keep it closed with something that makes it impossible for anyone to read what was inside without breaking the seal. The angel is telling John not to keep the message a secret. Alternate translation: “Do not keep secret … this book” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1032REV2210xc15figs-metonymyτοὺς λόγους τῆς προφητείας τοῦ βιβλίου τούτου1the words of the prophecy of this bookHere, **words** refers to the message that they formed. See how you translated this in [Revelation 22:7](../22/07.md). Alternate translation: “This prophetic message of this book” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1033REV2212idc6writing-endofstory0General Information:As the book of Revelation is ending, Jesus gives a closing greeting. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-endofstory]])
1034REV2213f5jlfigs-parallelismτὸ Ἄλφα καὶ τὸ Ὦ, ὁ πρῶτος καὶ ὁ ἔσχατος, ἡ ἀρχὴ καὶ τὸ τέλος1the alpha and the omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the endThese three phrases share similar meanings and emphasize that Jesus has and will exist for all time. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])
1035REV2213uup6figs-metaphorτὸ Ἄλφα καὶ τὸ Ὦ1the alpha and the omegaThese are first and last letters of the Greek alphabet. This could refer to: (1) the one who began all things and who ends all things. (2) the one who has always lived and who always will live. If unclear to readers you may consider using the first and last letters of your alphabet. See how you translated this in [Revelation 1:8](../01/08.md). Alternate translation: “the A and the Z” or “the first and the last” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])
1036REV2213cpl9figs-merismὁ πρῶτος καὶ ὁ ἔσχατος1the first and the lastThis refers to the eternal nature of Jesus. See how you translated this in [Revelation 1:17](../01/17.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-merism]])
1037REV2213nnm2ἡ ἀρχὴ καὶ τὸ τέλος1the beginning and the endThis could refer to: (1) the one who began all things and the one who will cause all things to end. (2) the one who existed before all things and who will exist after all things. See how you translated this in [Revelation 21:6](../21/06.md).
1038REV2214r16s0Connecting Statement:Jesus continues giving his closing greeting.
1039REV2214i54wfigs-metaphorοἱ πλύνοντες τὰς στολὰς αὐτῶν1those who wash their robesBecoming righteous is spoken of as if it were washing ones clothing. See how you translated as similar phrase in [Revelation 7:14](../07/14.md). Alternate translation: “those who have become righteous, as if they have washed their robes” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1040REV2215aw1hἔξω1OutsideThis means they are outside the city and not allowed to enter.
1041REV2215tkd7figs-metaphorοἱ κύνες1are the dogsIn that culture the dog was an unclean, despised animal. Here the word **dogs** is derogatory and refers to people who are wicked. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1042REV2216pu85figs-youμαρτυρῆσαι ὑμῖν1to testify to youHere the word **you** is plural. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])
1043REV2216t2v9figs-metaphorἡ ῥίζα καὶ τὸ γένος Δαυείδ1the root and the descendant of DavidThe words **root** and **descendant** mean basically the same thing. Jesus speaks of being a **descendant** as if he were a **root** that grew out of David. Together the words emphasize that Jesus belongs to the family of David. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
1044REV2216g9ujfigs-metaphorὁ ἀστὴρ ὁ λαμπρός, ὁ πρωϊνός1the bright morning starJesus speaks of himself as if he were the bright star that sometimes appears early in the morning and indicates that a new day is about to begin. See how you translated “morning star” in [Revelation 2:28](../02/28.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1045REV2217gig50Connecting Statement:This verse is a response to what Jesus said.
1046REV2217lt8jfigs-metaphorἡ νύμφη1the BrideBelievers are spoken of as if they were a bride about to be married to her groom, Jesus. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1047REV2217m9atfigs-explicitἔρχου1Come!This could mean: (1) this is an invitation for people to come and drink the water of life. Alternate translation: “Come and drink!” (2) this is a polite request for Jesus to return. Alternate translation: “Please come!” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
1048REV2217e2m5figs-metaphorὁ διψῶν ἐρχέσθω…ὕδωρ ζωῆς1the one who is thirsty … the water of lifeA persons desire for eternal life is spoken of as if it were thirst and of that person receiving eternal life as if he were drinking life-giving water. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1049REV2217dwb6figs-metaphorὕδωρ ζωῆς1the water of lifeEternal life is spoken of as if it were provided by life-giving water. See how you translated this in [Revelation 21:6](../21/06.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
1050REV2218fd5l0General Information:John gives his final remarks about the book of Revelation.
1051REV2218d95jμαρτυρῶ ἐγὼ1I testifyHere, **I** refers to John.
1052REV2218s36mfigs-metonymyτοὺς λόγους τῆς προφητείας τοῦ βιβλίου τούτου1the words of the prophecy of this bookHere, **words** refers to the message that they formed. See how you translated this in [Revelation 22:7](../22/07.md). Alternate translation: “This prophetic message of this book” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
1053REV2218jzu8ἐάν τις ἐπιθῇ ἐπ’ αὐτά, ἐπιθήσει ὁ Θεὸς1If anyone adds to them … God will addThis is a strong warning to not change anything about this prophecy.
1054REV2218d4scfigs-activepassiveτὰς γεγραμμένας ἐν τῷ βιβλίῳ τούτῳ1that are written about in this bookYou can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “which I have written about in this book” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
1055REV2219ss3yἐάν τις ἀφέλῃ…ἀφελεῖ ὁ Θεὸς1If anyone takes away … God will take awayThis is a strong warning to not change anything about this prophecy.
1056REV2220u6mb0General Information:In these verses John gives his and Jesus closing greetings.
1057REV2220y9p2ὁ μαρτυρῶν1The one who testifies“Jesus, who testifies”
1058REV2221xr3dμετὰ τῶν ἁγίων1with the saints“with every one of you”