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Revelation 18

Rev. 18:20 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Rejoice
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
euphraino (Greek #2165)
to put (middle voice or passively, be) in a good frame of mind, i.e. rejoice
KJV usage: fare, make glad, be (make) merry, rejoice.
Pronounce: yoo-frah'-ee-no
Origin: from 2095 and 5424
n over
epi (Greek #1909)
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with the dative case) at, on, etc.; of direction (with the accusative case) towards, upon, etc.
KJV usage: about (the times), above, after, against, among, as long as (touching), at, beside, X have charge of, (be-, (where-))fore, in (a place, as much as, the time of, -to), (because) of, (up-)on (behalf of), over, (by, for) the space of, through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), with. In compounds it retains essentially the same import, at, upon, etc. (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ep-ee'
Origin: a primary preposition
her
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
, thou heaven
ouranos (Greek #3772)
the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel (Christianity)
KJV usage: air, heaven(-ly), sky.
Pronounce: oo-ran-os'
Origin: perhaps from the same as 3735 (through the idea of elevation)
, 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
ye holy
hagios (Greek #40)
sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated)
KJV usage: (most) holy (one, thing), saint.
Pronounce: hag'-ee-os
Origin: from ἅγος (an awful thing) (compare 53, 2282)
apostles
apostolos (Greek #652)
a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ ("apostle") (with miraculous powers)
KJV usage: apostle, messenger, he that is sent.
Pronounce: ap-os'-tol-os
Origin: from 649
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
prophets
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
prophetes (Greek #4396)
a foreteller ("prophet"); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet
KJV usage: prophet.
Pronounce: prof-ay'-tace
Origin: from a compound of 4253 and 5346
; 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
God
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
theos (Greek #2316)
a deity, especially (with 3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
KJV usage: X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
Pronounce: theh'-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
hath
krino (Greek #2919)
by implication, to try, condemn, punish
KJV usage: avenge, conclude, condemn, damn, decree, determine, esteem, judge, go to (sue at the) law, ordain, call in question, sentence to, think.
Pronounce: kree'-no
Origin: properly, to distinguish, i.e. decide (mentally or judicially)
avenged
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
krima (Greek #2917)
a decision (the function or the effect, for or against ("crime"))
KJV usage: avenge, condemned, condemnation, damnation, + go to law, judgment.
Pronounce: kree'-mah
Origin: from 2919
p you
humon (Greek #5216)
of (from or concerning) you
KJV usage: ye, you, your (own, -selves).
Pronounce: hoo-mone'
Origin: genitive case of 5210
on
ek (Greek #1537)
or ἐξ (ex) a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; literal or figurative; direct or remote)
KJV usage: after, among, X are, at, betwixt(-yond), by (the means of), exceedingly, (+ abundantly above), for(- th), from (among, forth, up), + grudgingly, + heartily, X heavenly, X hereby, + very highly, in, ...ly, (because, by reason) of, off (from), on, out among (from, of), over, since, X thenceforth, through, X unto, X vehemently, with(-out). Often used in composition, with the same general import; often of completion.
Pronounce: ek
her
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
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Jer. 51:48• 48And the heavens and the earth, and all that is therein, shall shout aloud over Babylon; for out of the north the spoilers shall come against her, saith Jehovah. (Jer. 51:48)
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Rev. 19:2• 2for true and righteous are his judgments; for he has judged the great harlot which corrupted the earth with her fornication, and has avenged the blood of his bondmen at her hand. (Rev. 19:2)
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Deut. 32:43• 43Shout for joy, ye nations, with his people, For he avengeth the blood of his servants, And rendereth vengeance to his enemies, And maketh atonement for his land, for his people. (Deut. 32:43)
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Luke 18:7‑8• 7And shall not God at all avenge his elect, who cry to him day and night, and he bears long as to them?
 8I say unto you that he will avenge them speedily. But when the Son of man comes, shall he indeed find faith on the earth? (Luke 18:7‑8)

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Apostle,
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Heaven,
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Ministry on This Verse

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Rejoice.
Rev. 19:1‑3• 1After these things I heard as a loud voice of a great multitude in the heaven, saying, Hallelujah: the salvation and the glory and the power of our God:
 2for true and righteous are his judgments; for he has judged the great harlot which corrupted the earth with her fornication, and has avenged the blood of his bondmen at her hand.
 3And a second time they said, Hallelujah. And her smoke goes up to the ages of ages. (Rev. 19:1‑3)
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Judg. 5:31• 31So let all thine enemies perish, Jehovah! But let them that love him be as the rising of the sun in its might. And the land had rest forty years. (Judg. 5:31)
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Psa. 48:11• 11Let mount Zion rejoice, let the daughters of Judah be glad, because of thy judgments. (Psa. 48:11)
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Psa. 58:10• 10The righteous shall rejoice when he seeth the vengeance; he shall wash his footsteps in the blood of the wicked: (Psa. 58:10)
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Psa. 96:11‑13• 11Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof;
 12Let the field exult and all that is therein. Then shall all the trees of the forest sing for joy,
 13Before Jehovah, for he cometh; for he cometh to judge the earth: he will judge the world with righteousness, and the peoples in his faithfulness. (Psa. 96:11‑13)
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Psa. 107:42• 42The upright shall see it, and rejoice; and all unrighteousness shall stop its mouth. (Psa. 107:42)
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Psa. 109:28• 28Let *them* curse, but bless *thou*; when they rise up, let them be ashamed, and let thy servant rejoice. (Psa. 109:28)
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Prov. 11:10• 10When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth; and when the wicked perish, there is shouting. (Prov. 11:10)
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Isa. 44:23• 23Sing, ye heavens; for Jehovah hath done it: shout, ye lower parts of the earth; break forth into singing, ye mountains, the forest, and every tree therein! For Jehovah hath redeemed Jacob, and glorified himself in Israel. (Isa. 44:23)
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Isa. 49:13• 13Shout, ye heavens; and be joyful, thou earth; and break forth into singing, ye mountains: for Jehovah hath comforted his people, and will have mercy upon his afflicted ones. (Isa. 49:13)
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Jer. 51:47‑48• 47Therefore behold, days are coming when I will punish the graven images of Babylon; and her whole land shall be put to shame, and all her slain shall fall in the midst of her.
 48And the heavens and the earth, and all that is therein, shall shout aloud over Babylon; for out of the north the spoilers shall come against her, saith Jehovah. (Jer. 51:47‑48)
and ye.It is peculiarly worthy of remark, that the apostles, who are idolatrously honoured at Rome, and daily worshipped, should be specially mentioned as rejoicing in her fall; as if it "avenged them" on her, for the dishonour cast on their characters, while it vindicated the glory of God.
Eph. 2:20• 20being built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the corner-stone, (Eph. 2:20)
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Eph. 3:5• 5which in other generations has not been made known to the sons of men, as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets in the power of the Spirit, (Eph. 3:5)
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Eph. 4:11• 11and *he* has given some apostles, and some prophets, and some evangelists, and some shepherds and teachers, (Eph. 4:11)
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2 Peter 3:2• 2to be mindful of the words spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of the Lord and Saviour by your apostles; (2 Peter 3:2)
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Jude 17• 17But *ye*, beloved, remember the words spoken before by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ, (Jude 17)
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Rev. 6:10• 10and they cried with a loud voice, saying, How long, O sovereign Ruler, holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell upon the earth? (Rev. 6:10)
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Rev. 19:2• 2for true and righteous are his judgments; for he has judged the great harlot which corrupted the earth with her fornication, and has avenged the blood of his bondmen at her hand. (Rev. 19:2)
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Deut. 32:42• 42Mine arrows will I make drunk with blood, And my sword shall devour flesh; I will make them drunk with the blood of the slain and of the captives, With the head of the princes of the enemy. (Deut. 32:42)
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Psa. 18:47• 47The *God who hath avenged me, and hath subjected the peoples to me; (Psa. 18:47)
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Psa. 94:1• 1O *God of vengeances, Jehovah, *God of vengeances, shine forth; (Psa. 94:1)
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Isa. 26:21• 21For behold, Jehovah cometh out of his place to visit the iniquity of the inhabitants of the earth upon them; and the earth shall disclose her blood, and shall no more cover her slain. (Isa. 26:21)
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Luke 11:49‑50• 49For this reason also the wisdom of God has said, I will send to them prophets and apostles, and of these shall they kill and drive out by persecution,
 50that the blood of all the prophets which has been poured out from the foundation of the world may be required of this generation, (Luke 11:49‑50)
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Luke 18:7‑8• 7And shall not God at all avenge his elect, who cry to him day and night, and he bears long as to them?
 8I say unto you that he will avenge them speedily. But when the Son of man comes, shall he indeed find faith on the earth? (Luke 18:7‑8)
• If on earth kings and merchants mourn over her fall, in heaven the saints, apostles, and prophets are called to rejoice. (“Revelation 18: The Great City Babylon” by H. Smith)

J. N. Darby Translation

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Rejoice over her, heaven, and ye saints and apostles and prophets; for God has judged your judgment upon her.

W. Kelly Translation

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Rejoice over her, O heaven, and ye saintsa, and ye apostles, and ye prophets: for God hath judged your judgment on her.

WK Translation Notes

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It should be "ye saints and" on excellent and abundant authority, also "ye" apostles, and "ye" prophets, but certainly not "thou" heaven.