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Revelation 15

Rev. 15:4 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Who
tis (Greek #5101)
an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
KJV usage: every man, how (much), + no(-ne, thing), what (manner, thing), where (-by, -fore, -of, -unto, - with, -withal), whether, which, who(-m, -se), why.
Pronounce: tis
Origin: probably emphatic of 5100
d shall
phobeo (Greek #5399)
to frighten, i.e. (passively) to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. revere
KJV usage: be (+ sore) afraid, fear (exceedingly), reverence.
Pronounce: fob-eh'-o
Origin: from 5401
not
ou (Greek #3756)
the absolute negative (compare 3361) adverb; no or not
KJV usage: + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also 3364, 3372.
Pronounce: oo
Origin: οὐκ (ook), and (before an aspirate) οὐχ (ookh) a primary word
me (Greek #3361)
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas 3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
KJV usage: any but (that), X forbear, + God forbid, + lack, lest, neither, never, no (X wise in), none, nor, (can-)not, nothing, that not, un(-taken), without. Often used in compounds in substantially the same relations. See also 3362, 3363, 3364, 3372, 3373, 3375, 3378.
Pronounce: may
Origin: a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas 3756 expresses an absolute denial)
fear
phobeo (Greek #5399)
to frighten, i.e. (passively) to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. revere
KJV usage: be (+ sore) afraid, fear (exceedingly), reverence.
Pronounce: fob-eh'-o
Origin: from 5401
thee
se (Greek #4571)
thee
KJV usage: thee, thou, X thy house.
Pronounce: seh
Origin: accusative case singular of 4771
, O Lord
kurios (Greek #2962)
supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
KJV usage: God, Lord, master, Sir.
Pronounce: koo'-ree-os
Origin: from κῦρος (supremacy)
, 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
glorify
doxazo (Greek #1392)
to render (or esteem) glorious (in a wide application)
KJV usage: (make) glorify(-ious), full of (have) glory, honour, magnify.
Pronounce: dox-ad'-zo
Origin: from 1391
thy
sou (Greek #4675)
of thee, thy
KJV usage: X home, thee, thine (own), thou, thy.
Pronounce: soo
Origin: genitive case of 4771
name
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
onoma (Greek #3686)
a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)
KJV usage: called, (+ sur-)name(-d).
Pronounce: on'-om-ah
Origin: from a presumed derivative of the base of 1097 (compare 3685)
? for
hoti (Greek #3754)
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
KJV usage: as concerning that, as though, because (that), for (that), how (that), (in) that, though, why.
Pronounce: hot'-ee
Origin: neuter of 3748 as conjunction
thou only
monos (Greek #3441)
remaining, i.e. sole or single; by implication, mere
KJV usage: alone, only, by themselves.
Pronounce: mon'-os
Origin: probably from 3306
e art holy
hosios (Greek #3741)
properly, right (by intrinsic or divine character; thus distinguished from 1342, which refers rather to human statutes and relations; from 2413, which denotes formal consecration; and from 40, which relates to purity from defilement), i.e. hallowed (pious, sacred, sure)
KJV usage: holy, mercy, shalt be. 342
Pronounce: hos'-ee-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
: for
hoti (Greek #3754)
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
KJV usage: as concerning that, as though, because (that), for (that), how (that), (in) that, though, why.
Pronounce: hot'-ee
Origin: neuter of 3748 as conjunction
all
pas (Greek #3956)
apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole
KJV usage: all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.
Pronounce: pas
Origin: including all the forms of declension
f nations
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
ethnos (Greek #1484)
a race (as of the same habit), i.e. a tribe; specially, a foreign (non-Jewish) one (usually, by implication, pagan)
KJV usage: Gentile, heathen, nation, people.
Pronounce: eth'-nos
Origin: probably from 1486
shall come
heko (Greek #2240)
to arrive, i.e. be present (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: come.
Pronounce: hay'-ko
Origin: a primary verb
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
worship
proskuneo (Greek #4352)
to fawn or crouch to, i.e. (literally or figuratively) prostrate oneself in homage (do reverence to, adore)
KJV usage: worship.
Pronounce: pros-koo-neh'-o
Origin: from 4314 and a probable derivative of 2965 (meaning to kiss, like a dog licking his master's hand)
before
enopion (Greek #1799)
in the face of (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: before, in the presence (sight) of, to.
Pronounce: en-o'-pee-on
Origin: neuter of a compound of 1722 and a derivative of 3700
thee
sou (Greek #4675)
of thee, thy
KJV usage: X home, thee, thine (own), thou, thy.
Pronounce: soo
Origin: genitive case of 4771
; for
hoti (Greek #3754)
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
KJV usage: as concerning that, as though, because (that), for (that), how (that), (in) that, though, why.
Pronounce: hot'-ee
Origin: neuter of 3748 as conjunction
thy
sou (Greek #4675)
of thee, thy
KJV usage: X home, thee, thine (own), thou, thy.
Pronounce: soo
Origin: genitive case of 4771
judgments
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
dikaioma (Greek #1345)
an equitable deed; by implication, a statute or decision
KJV usage: judgment, justification, ordinance, righteousness.
Pronounce: dik-ah'-yo-mah
Origin: from 1344
are made manifest
phaneroo (Greek #5319)
to render apparent (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: appear, manifestly declare, (make) manifest (forth), shew (self).
Pronounce: fan-er-o'-o
Origin: from 5318
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Jer. 10:7• 7Who would not fear thee, O King of nations? For to thee doth it appertain; for among all the wise men of the nations, and in all their kingdoms, there is none like unto thee. (Jer. 10:7)
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1 Sam. 2:2• 2There is none holy as Jehovah:{HR}For there is none beside thee:{HR}Neither is there any rock like our God. (1 Sam. 2:2)
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Isa. 45:23• 23I have sworn by myself, the word is gone out of my mouth [in] righteousness, and shall not return, that unto me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear. (Isa. 45:23)

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Who.
Ex. 15:14‑16• 14The peoples heard it, they were afraid:{HR}A thrill seized the inhabitants of Philistia.{HR}
 15Then the princes of Edom were amazed;{HR}The mighty men of Moab, trembling hath seized them;{HR}All the inhabitants of Canaan melted away.{HR}
 16Fear and dread fall upon them;{HR}By the greatness of thine arm they are still as a stone;{HR}Till thy people pass over, Jehovah,{HR}Till the people pass over that thou hast purchased.{HR} (Ex. 15:14‑16)
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Psa. 89:7• 7God (El) [is] greatly to be feared in the council of the saints{HR}And terrible above all those around him. (Psa. 89:7)
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Isa. 60:5• 5Then thou shalt see and be brightened, and thy heart shall throb and be enlarged; for the abundance of the sea shall be turned unto thee, the wealth of the nations shall come unto thee. (Isa. 60:5)
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Jer. 5:22• 22Will ye not fear me? saith Jehovah. Will ye not tremble at my presence, who have set the sand a bound for the sea by a perpetual decree, and it shall not pass it? and its waves toss themselves, but they do not prevail; and they roar, yet can they not pass over it? (Jer. 5:22)
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Jer. 10:7• 7Who would not fear thee, O King of nations? For to thee doth it appertain; for among all the wise men of the nations, and in all their kingdoms, there is none like unto thee. (Jer. 10:7)
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Hos. 3:5• 5afterward shall the children of Israel return, and seek their God, and David their king; and shall fear Jehovah and his goodness in the latter days. (Hos. 3:5)
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Luke 12:4‑5• 4But I say unto you, my friends, Fear not those who kill the body, and after this have no more that they can do.
 5But I will show you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, who after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him. (Luke 12:4‑5)
and glorify.
Psa. 22:23• 23Ye who fear Jehovah, praise him;{HR}All ye the seed of Jacob, glorify him;{HR}And fear him, all ye the seed of Israel. (Psa. 22:23)
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Psa. 86:9• 9All nations whom thou hast made shall come{HR}And worship before thee, O Lord,{HR}And shall glorify thy name. (Psa. 86:9)
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Isa. 24:15• 15Wherefore glorify ye Jehovah in the east, the name of Jehovah the God of Israel in the isles of the west. (Isa. 24:15)
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Isa. 25:3• 3Therefore shall the mighty people glorify thee, the city of terrible nations shall fear thee. (Isa. 25:3)
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Rom. 15:9• 9and that the Gentiles should glorify God for mercy, even as it is written, “On this account I will confess to thee among [the] Gentiles, and to thy name will I sing.” (Rom. 15:9)
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2 Thess. 1:10‑12• 10when he shall come to be glorified in his saints and to be wondered at in all that believed (because our testimony unto you was believed) in that day.
 11Whereunto we also pray always for you, that our God may count you worthy of the calling and fulfil every good pleasure of goodness and work of faith with power;
 12so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and ye in him, according to the grace of our God and [the] Lord Jesus Christ. (2 Thess. 1:10‑12)
thou only.
Rev. 3:7• 7And to the angel of the church that is in Philadelphia write, These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth and no one shall shut, and that shutteth and no one shall open: (Rev. 3:7)
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Rev. 4:8• 8And the four living creatures, having each of them six wings, round about and within are full of eyes; and they have no rest day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, the Lord God the Almighty that was and that is and that is to come. (Rev. 4:8)
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Rev. 6:10• 10And they cried with a loud voice, saying, How long, O Master, the holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on those that dwell on the earth? (Rev. 6:10)
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1 Sam. 2:2• 2There is none holy as Jehovah:{HR}For there is none beside thee:{HR}Neither is there any rock like our God. (1 Sam. 2:2)
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Psa. 22:3• 3And thou art holy, inhabiting the praises of Israel. (Psa. 22:3)
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Psa. 99:5,9• 5Exalt Jehovah our God{HR}And worship at his footstool:{HR}Holy [is] he.
 9Exalt Jehovah our God,{HR}And worship at the mountain of his holiness;{HR}For holy [is] Jehovah our God. (Psa. 99:5,9)
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Psa. 111:9• 9Redemption he sent to his people;{HR}He commanded to everlasting his covenant:{HR}Holy and fearful [is] his name. (Psa. 111:9)
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Isa. 6:3• 3And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, [is] Jehovah of hosts: the whole earth [is] full of his glory. (Isa. 6:3)
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Isa. 57:15• 15For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name [is] Holy, I dwell in the high and holy [place], with him also [that is] of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones. (Isa. 57:15)
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Hab. 1:12• 12Art thou not from everlasting, O Jehovah my God, mine Holy One? we shall not die. O Jehovah, thou hast ordained them for judgment; and, O mighty God, thou hast established them for correction. (Hab. 1:12)
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1 Peter 1:16• 16because it is written, Holy ye shall be, because I [am] holy. (1 Peter 1:16)
for all.
Rev. 11:15• 15And the seventh angel sounded; and there were loud voices in the heaven, saying, The kingdom of the world hath become our Lord's and his Christ's, and he shall reign unto the ages of the ages. (Rev. 11:15)
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Psa. 22:27• 27All the ends of the earth shall remember{HR}And shall turn unto Jehovah,{HR}And all tribes of Gentiles shall bow down before thee. (Psa. 22:27)
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Psa. 86:9• 9All nations whom thou hast made shall come{HR}And worship before thee, O Lord,{HR}And shall glorify thy name. (Psa. 86:9)
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Psa. 117:1‑2• 1Praise ye Jehovah, all nations;{HR}Laud him, all the Gentiles.
 2For his mercy is powerful over us,{HR}And the truth of Jehovah [is] for everlasting.{HR}Praise ye Jah. (Psa. 117:1‑2)
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Isa. 45:23• 23I have sworn by myself, the word is gone out of my mouth [in] righteousness, and shall not return, that unto me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear. (Isa. 45:23)
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Isa. 66:18‑20,22• 18And I [know] their works and their thoughts: it cometh, that I will gather all nations and tongues; and they shall come, and see my glory.
 19And I will set a sign among them, and I will send those that escape of them unto the nations, [to] Tarshish, Pul, and Lud, that draw the bow, [to] Tubal, and Javan, [to] the isles afar off, that have not heard my fame, neither have seen my glory; and they shall declare my glory among the nations.
 20And they shall bring all your brethren [for] an offering unto Jehovah out of all the nations upon horses and in chariots, and in covered wagons, and upon mules, and upon dromedaries, to my holy mountain, to Jerusalem, saith Jehovah, as the children of Israel bring an offering in a clean vessel into the house of Jehovah.
 22For as the new heavens and the new earth which I will make shall remain before me, saith Jehovah, so shall your seed and your name remain. (Isa. 66:18‑20,22)
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Jer. 16:19• 19Jehovah, my strength, and my fortress, and my refuge in the day of affliction, the Gentiles shall come unto thee from the ends of the earth, and shall say, Surely our fathers have inherited lies, vanity, and things wherein there is no profit. (Jer. 16:19)
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Zech. 2:11• 11And many nations shall join themselves to Jehovah in that day, and shall be unto me for a people; And I will dwell in the midst of thee, and thou shalt know that Jehovah of hosts hath sent me unto thee. (Zech. 2:11)
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Zech. 8:20‑23• 20Thus saith Jehovah of hosts: Yet again shall there come peoples, and the inhabitants of many cities;
 21and the inhabitants of one city shall go to another, saying, Let us go speedily to supplicate Jehovah, and to seek Jehovah of hosts: I will go also.
 22And many peoples and strong nations shall come to seek Jehovah of hosts in Jerusalem, and to supplicate Jehovah.
 23Thus saith Jehovah of hosts: in those days it shall come to pass, that ten men shall take hold out of all languages of the nations, even shall take hold of the skirt of him that is a Jew, saying, We will go with you: for we have heard that God is with you. (Zech. 8:20‑23)
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Zech. 14:16• 16And it shall come to pass that every one that is left of all the nations which come against Jerusalem shall even go up from year to year to worship the King, Jehovah of hosts, and to keep the feast of tabernacles. (Zech. 14:16)
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Mal. 1:11• 11From the rising of the sun even unto the going down of the same my name shall be great among the Gentiles; and in every place incense shall be offered unto my name, and a pure offering: for my name shall be great among the heathen, saith Jehovah of hosts. (Mal. 1:11)
for thy.
Rev. 16:7• 7And I heard the altar say, Yea, O Lord God the Almighty, true and righteous are thy judgments. (Rev. 16:7)
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Rev. 19:2• 2for true and righteous are his judgments; for he hath judged the great harlot who corrupted the earth with her fornication, and hath avenged the blood of his servants at her hand. (Rev. 19:2)
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Psa. 97:8• 8Zion heard and rejoiced,{HR}And Judah's daughters were glad,{HR}Because of thy judgments, O Jehovah. (Psa. 97:8)
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Psa. 105:7• 7He, Jehovah, [is] our God;{HR}In all the earth [are] his judgments. (Psa. 105:7)
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Isa. 26:9• 9With my soul have I desired thee in the night; yea, with my spirit within me will I seek thee early: for when thy judgments are in the earth, the inhabitants of the world will learn righteousness. (Isa. 26:9)
• "Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty." It always implies separation from evil — absolute separation. The holiness spoken of here implies mercy, which is quite another thought. (“Lectures on Revelation 15” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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Who shall not fear thee, O Lord, and glorify thy name? for thou only art holyb; for all nations shall come and do homagec before thee; for thy righteousnessesd have been made manifest.

JND Translation Notes

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Hosios, not hagios. It is used for mercy, grace, and of Christ, as the One in whom all gracious qualities are concentrated. (Ps. 89.1,2,19.) In men it means piety and uprightness. Chesed is so translated in the Old Testament. It is in general the sum of qualities which suit and form the divine character in man, as opposed to the human will. what God gives as consistent with himself, his character, and promise. The "sure mercies" of David is expressed by this word in the LXX, Isa. 55.3; Acts 13.34. God alone possesses the qualities which entitle him to worship as a pious man would understand it. Hosios is used in this general way for "holy." see Note i, Heb. 7.26.
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See Note h, ch. 3.9.
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See Note, ch. 19.8.

W. Kelly Translation

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Who shall not feara, O Lord, and glorify thy name? for thou only art holyb: for all the nationsc shall come and worship before thee; for thy righteousnesses were manifested.

WK Translation Notes

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The pronoun "thee" after "fear" is not found in the best witnesses
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The Greek for "holy" differs in the MSS., the best reading (hosios) is that which implies mercy in God (or piety in men), and not what means separation to God.
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The American Revisers rightly say all "the" nations; for they shall all come yet and pay homage before God, but this as the fruit of the manifestation of His righteousnesses or righteous acts, not of the gospel as now preached.

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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.)