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Revelation 1

Rev. 1:10 KJV (With Strong’s)

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I was
ginomai (Greek #1096)
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
KJV usage: arise, be assembled, be(-come, -fall, -have self), be brought (to pass), (be) come (to pass), continue, be divided, draw, be ended, fall, be finished, follow, be found, be fulfilled, + God forbid, grow, happen, have, be kept, be made, be married, be ordained to be, partake, pass, be performed, be published, require, seem, be showed, X soon as it was, sound, be taken, be turned, use, wax, will, would, be wrought.
Pronounce: ghin'-om-ahee
Origin: a prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb
in
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
the Spirit
pneuma (Greek #4151)
a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, mental disposition, etc., or (superhuman) an angel, demon, or (divine) God, Christ's spirit, the Holy Spirit
KJV usage: ghost, life, spirit(-ual, -ually), mind. Compare 5590.
Pronounce: pnyoo'-mah
Origin: from 4154
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en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
the
hemera (Greek #2250)
day, i.e. (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the parts of both extremes); figuratively, a period (always defined more or less clearly by the context)
KJV usage: age, + alway, (mid-)day (by day, (-ly)), + for ever, judgment, (day) time, while, years.
Pronounce: hay-mer'-ah
Origin: feminine (with 5610 implied) of a derivative of ἧμαι (to sit; akin to the base of 1476) meaning tame, i.e. gentle
g Lord’s
kuriakos (Greek #2960)
belonging to the Lord (Jehovah or Jesus)
KJV usage: Lord's.
Pronounce: koo-ree-ak-os'
Origin: from 2962
day
hemera (Greek #2250)
day, i.e. (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the parts of both extremes); figuratively, a period (always defined more or less clearly by the context)
KJV usage: age, + alway, (mid-)day (by day, (-ly)), + for ever, judgment, (day) time, while, years.
Pronounce: hay-mer'-ah
Origin: feminine (with 5610 implied) of a derivative of ἧμαι (to sit; akin to the base of 1476) meaning tame, i.e. gentle
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
heard
akouo (Greek #191)
to hear (in various senses)
KJV usage: give (in the) audience (of), come (to the ears), (shall) hear(-er, -ken), be noised, be reported, understand.
Pronounce: ak-oo'-o
Origin: a primary verb
behind
opiso (Greek #3694)
to the back, i.e. aback (as adverb or preposition of time or place; or as noun)
KJV usage: after, back(-ward), (+ get) behind, + follow.
Pronounce: op-is'-o
Origin: from the same as 3693 with enclitic of direction
me
mou (Greek #3450)
of me
KJV usage: I, me, mine (own), my.
Pronounce: moo
Origin: the simpler form of 1700
a
phone (Greek #5456)
a tone (articulate, bestial or artificial); by implication, an address (for any purpose), saying or language
KJV usage: noise, sound, voice.
Pronounce: fo-nay'
Origin: probably akin to 5316 through the idea of disclosure
great
megas (Greek #3173)
big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application)
KJV usage: (+ fear) exceedingly, great(-est), high, large, loud, mighty, + (be) sore (afraid), strong, X to years.
Pronounce: meg'-as
Origin: (including the prolonged forms, feminine μεγάλη, plural μεγάλοι, etc.; compare also 3176, 3187)
voice
phone (Greek #5456)
a tone (articulate, bestial or artificial); by implication, an address (for any purpose), saying or language
KJV usage: noise, sound, voice.
Pronounce: fo-nay'
Origin: probably akin to 5316 through the idea of disclosure
, as
hos (Greek #5613)
which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
KJV usage: about, after (that), (according) as (it had been, it were), as soon (as), even as (like), for, how (greatly), like (as, unto), since, so (that), that, to wit, unto, when(-soever), while, X with all speed.
Pronounce: hoce
Origin: probably adverb of comparative from 3739
of a trumpet
salpigx (Greek #4536)
a trumpet
KJV usage: trump(-et).
Pronounce: sal'-pinx
Origin: perhaps from 4535 (through the idea of quavering or reverberation)
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ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
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2 Cor. 12:2• 2I know a man in Christ, fourteen years ago (whether in the body, I know not; or whether out of the body, I know not: God knoweth), such an one caught up to the third heaven. (2 Cor. 12:2)
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John 20:26• 26And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them. Jesus cometh, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace to you. (John 20:26)
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Acts 20:7• 7And on the first [day] of the week, when we were gathered together to break bread, Paul discoursed to them, about to depart on the morrow, and prolonged the word till midnight. (Acts 20:7)
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1 Cor. 16:2• 2Every first [day] of a week let each of you put by him, storing up whatsoever he may be prospered in, that there be no collections when I come. (1 Cor. 16:2)

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Day,
Spirit,
The Lord's Day,
Trumpets

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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in.
Rev. 4:2• 2[And] immediately I was in {i}the{/i} Spirit; and, behold, a throne was set in the heaven, and upon the throne one sitting: (Rev. 4:2)
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Rev. 17:3• 3And he carried me away in {i}the{/i} Spirit into a wilderness; and I saw a woman sitting upon a scarlet beast full of [the] names of blasphemy, having seven heads and ten horns. (Rev. 17:3)
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Rev. 21:10• 10And he carried me away in {i}the{/i} Spirit to a great and high mountain, and showed me the holy city Jerusalem, coming down out of the heaven from God, having the glory of God. (Rev. 21:10)
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Matt. 22:43• 43{i}He says to them, How then does David in Spirit call him Lord, saying,{/i} (Matt. 22:43)
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Acts 10:10‑33• 10and he became hungry and desired to eat; and while they made ready, a trance came over him,
 11and he beholdeth the heaven opened and a certain vessel descending as a great sheet by four corners let down upon the earth
 12in which were all the quadrupeds and reptiles of the earth and [the] birds of the sky.
 13And there came a voice unto him, Arise, Peter, slay and eat.
 14But Peter said, By no means, Lord; because never did I eat anything common and unclean.
 15And a voice [came] again a second time unto him, What God cleansed deem not thou common.
 16And this was done thrice; and straightway the vessel was taken up into heaven.
 17And as Peter was perplexed in himself what the vision which he had seen might mean, behold, the men that had been sent by Cornelius, having sought out the house of Simon, stood at the gate,
 18and having called, were enquiring whether Simon surnamed Peter lodged there.
 19Now while Peter was pondering over the vision, the Spirit said to him, Behold, three men seek thee,
 20but arise, go down and journey with them nothing doubting because I have sent them.
 21And Peter went down unto the men and said, Behold, I am he whom ye seek: what is the cause for which ye are here?
 22And they said, Cornelius, a centurion, a man righteous, and fearing God, and attested by the whole nation of the Jews, was divinely warned by a holy angel to send for thee unto his house and to hear words from thee.
 23Having therefore called them in he lodged [them].
 24And on the morrow, he entered into Caesarea; and Cornelius was awaiting them, having called together his kinsmen and his near friends.
 25And when it came to pass that Peter entered, Cornelius met him, and falling at his feet, did homage;
 26but Peter raised him, saying, Rise up, I myself also am a man.
 27And conversing with him he entered and findeth many come together;
 28and he said to them, Yourselves know how unlawful it is for a Jew to join himself or come unto one of another race. And me God showed to call no man common or unclean:
 29wherefore also without gainsaying I came when sent for. I ask then on what account ye sent for me.
 30And Cornelius said, Four days ago till this hour I was fasting and the ninth [hour] praying in my house, and, behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing
 31and says, Cornelius thy prayer is heard, and thine alms had in remembrance before God:
 32send then unto Joppa, and call for Simon who is surnamed Peter. He lodgeth in the house of Simon a tanner by [the] sea.
 33Forthwith then I sent unto thee, and thou hast done well in arriving. Now then we are all here before God to hear all the things that have been commanded thee of the Lord. (Acts 10:10‑33)
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2 Cor. 12:2‑4• 2I know a man in Christ, fourteen years ago (whether in the body, I know not; or whether out of the body, I know not: God knoweth), such an one caught up to the third heaven.
 3And I know such a man (whether in the body or without the body, I know not: God knoweth),
 4how that he was caught up into paradise and heard unspeakable words which [it is] not lawful for a man to utter. (2 Cor. 12:2‑4)
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John 20:19,26• 19When it was evening then, on that day which was the first of the week, and the doors were shut where the disciples were by reason of the fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith to them, Peace to you.
 26And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them. Jesus cometh, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace to you. (John 20:19,26)
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Acts 20:7• 7And on the first [day] of the week, when we were gathered together to break bread, Paul discoursed to them, about to depart on the morrow, and prolonged the word till midnight. (Acts 20:7)
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1 Cor. 16:2• 2Every first [day] of a week let each of you put by him, storing up whatsoever he may be prospered in, that there be no collections when I come. (1 Cor. 16:2)
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Rev. 4:1• 1After these things I saw, and, behold, a door opened in the heaven; and the first voice which I heard as of a trumpet talking with me said, Come up hither, and I will show thee the things which must come to pass after these. (Rev. 4:1)
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Rev. 10:3‑8• 3and cried with a loud voice, as a lion roareth: and when he cried, the seven thunders uttered their own voices.
 4And when the seven thunders spoke, I was about to write: and I heard a voice from the heaven, saying, Seal the things which the seven thunders spoke, and write them not.
 5And the angel whom I saw standing on the sea and on the earth lifted up his right hand unto the heaven,
 6and sware by him that liveth unto the ages of the ages, who created the heaven and the things therein, and the earth and the things therein, and the sea and the things therein, that there should be no more space,
 7but in the days of the voice of the seventh angel, when he is to sound, the mystery of God should be finished, as he announced the glad tidings to his servants the prophets.
 8And the voice which I heard from heaven {i}was{/i} again speaking with me, and said, Go, take the book that is open in the hand of the angel that standeth on the sea and on the earth. (Rev. 10:3‑8)
• So the Lord's day is not a common day, but one specially set apart, not as a command, but as the expression of the highest privilege, for the worship of the Lord. (“Lectures on Revelation 1: Part 1” by W. Kelly)
• The Christian begins with the Lord's day, that this may as it were give a character to all the days of the week. In spirit the Christian is risen, and every day belongs to the Lord. Therefore is he to bring up the standard of each day that follows in the week to that blessed beginning — the Lord's day. To bring down the Lord's day to the level of another day only shows how gladly the heart drinks in anything that takes away somewhat from Christ. (“Lectures on Revelation 1: Part 1” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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I became in the Spiritp on the Lord’s daya, and I heard behind me a great voice as of a trumpet,

JND Translation Notes

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"In [the] Spirit" is a state into which he entered. See Note c, Matt. 3.11.
a
The "dominical" or "lordly" day -- characterized by belonging to the Lord, as "Lord's," 1 Cor. 11.20.

W. Kelly Translation

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I was in the Spirita on the Lord’s dayb, and heard behind me a loud voicec as of a trumpet,

WK Translation Notes

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a
The KJV is quite right, "in the Spirit," not "in spirit." The presence of the article does not prove the Holy Spirit to be in question: it may or may not be. In this the article is supplied or omitted, according to the general laws of its usage.
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I am aware that some deny that the expression "en tē kyriakē" refers to "the Lord’s day," and to argue that it means "the day of the Lord," into which is supposed the prophet was carried forward in spirit. The fact is, however, that, first, the expression is pointedly distinct from the prophetic phrase, "ēmera kuriou" with or without the article; secondly, it is the form constantly and regularly used from the earliest ages to express, according to Christian feeling, the first day of the week, as Jews would say, or Sunday, as Gentiles said. It is as certain as any such matter can be that the meaning is "the Lord’s day," and nothing else.
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The order of the words "behind me a loud voice" is a little different in the MSS. The sense is unaffected.

WK Verse Note

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(Note: Words in italics have been inserted from the J. N. Darby translation where the W. Kelly translation doesn’t exist.)