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Revelation 2

Rev. 2:12 KJV (With Strong’s)

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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
to the angel
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
aggelos (Greek #32)
a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a pastor
KJV usage: angel, messenger.
Pronounce: ang'-el-os
Origin: from ἀγγέλλω (probably derived from 71; compare 34) (to bring tidings)
of the church
ekklesia (Greek #1577)
a calling out, i.e. (concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation (Jewish synagogue, or Christian community of members on earth or saints in heaven or both)
KJV usage: assembly, church.
Pronounce: ek-klay-see'-ah
Origin: from a compound of 1537 and a derivative of 2564
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)
Pergamos
Pergamos (Greek #4010)
fortified; Pergamus, a place in Asia Minor
KJV usage: Pergamos.
Pronounce: per'-gam-os
Origin: from 4444
write
grapho (Greek #1125)
to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe
KJV usage: describe, write(-ing, -ten).
Pronounce: graf'-o
Origin: a primary verb
; These things
hode (Greek #3592)
the same, i.e. this or that one (plural these or those); often used as a personal pronoun
KJV usage: he, she, such, these, thus.
Pronounce: hod'-eh
Origin: ἥδε (hay'-deh), and the neuter τόδε (tod'-e) from 3588 and 1161
saith
lego (Greek #3004)
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas 2036 and 5346 generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while 4483 is properly to break silence merely, and 2980 means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean
KJV usage: ask, bid, boast, call, describe, give out, name, put forth, say(-ing, on), shew, speak, tell, utter.
Pronounce: leg'-o
Origin: a primary verb
d he which hath
echo (Greek #2192)
(used in certain tenses only) a primary verb; to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
KJV usage: be (able, X hold, possessed with), accompany, + begin to amend, can(+ -not), X conceive, count, diseased, do + eat, + enjoy, + fear, following, have, hold, keep, + lack, + go to law, lie, + must needs, + of necessity, + need, next, + recover, + reign, + rest, + return, X sick, take for, + tremble, + uncircumcised, use.
Pronounce: ekh'-o
Origin: σχέω (skheh'-o)
the
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
rhomphaia (Greek #4501)
a sabre, i.e. a long and broad cutlass (any weapon of the kind, literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: sword.
Pronounce: hrom-fah'-yah
Origin: probably of foreign origin
sharp
oxus (Greek #3691)
keen; by analogy, rapid
KJV usage: sharp, swift.
Pronounce: oz-oos'
Origin: probably akin to the base of 188 ("acid")
sword
rhomphaia (Greek #4501)
a sabre, i.e. a long and broad cutlass (any weapon of the kind, literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: sword.
Pronounce: hrom-fah'-yah
Origin: probably of foreign origin
with two edges
distomos (Greek #1366)
double-edged
KJV usage: with two edges, two-edged.
Pronounce: dis'-tom-os
Origin: from 1364 and 4750
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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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Rev. 1:16• 16And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth went a sharp twoedged sword: and his countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength. (Rev. 1:16)

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Ministry on This Verse

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the angel.
Rev. 2:1• 1Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks; (Rev. 2:1)
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Rev. 1:11• 11Saying, I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last: and, What thou seest, write in a book, and send it unto the seven churches which are in Asia; unto Ephesus, and unto Smyrna, and unto Pergamos, and unto Thyatira, and unto Sardis, and unto Philadelphia, and unto Laodicea. (Rev. 1:11)
Pergamos.Pergamos, now Bergamo, the ancient metropolis of Mysia, and the residence of the Attalian kings, is situated on the river Caicus, about sixty miles north of Smyrna, in long. 27 degrees E. lat. 39 degrees 11' N.
It still retains some measure of its ancient importance; containing a population of 15,000 souls, and having nine or ten mosques, two churches, and one synagogue.which hath.
Rev. 2:16• 16Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth. (Rev. 2:16)
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Rev. 1:16• 16And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth went a sharp twoedged sword: and his countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength. (Rev. 1:16)
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Rev. 19:15,21• 15And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treadeth the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God.
 21And the remnant were slain with the sword of him that sat upon the horse, which sword proceeded out of his mouth: and all the fowls were filled with their flesh. (Rev. 19:15,21)
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Isa. 11:4• 4But with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and reprove with equity for the meek of the earth: and he shall smite the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked. (Isa. 11:4)
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Heb. 4:12• 12For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. (Heb. 4:12)
• Pergamos is the scene of Satan's flattering power or seduction, which was just what he used after the violence of persecution had spent itself. (“Lectures on Revelation 2:12-18” by W. Kelly)
• The emperor himself offered to become a Christian, though he put off baptism till his death-bed. There was no plainer proof how completely the church had fallen through forgetfulness of the Lord's name, than when it accepted the emperor's terms and the patronage of the world. (“Lectures on Revelation 2:12-18” by W. Kelly)
• In the book of Revelation the sharp sword is at the command of the Lord Jesus as the instrument of judgment. (“Lectures on Revelation 2:12-18” by W. Kelly)
• Period—from the beginning of the fourth to the seventh century, when popery was established. (“The Seven Churches of Asia” by A. Miller)
• Attalus III. bequeathed his city to the great republic; then, and subsequently under the empire, it was considered one of the finest cities in Asia. Distinguished as it was for its idolatry, its learning, and medical science, nevertheless it was, from a Christian standpoint, one of the worst of the seven cities named. Christianity reverses the judgment of the world, inasmuch as it reveals things, principles, and persons in their true relation to God. (“Revelation 2: Addresses to the Seven Churches” by W. Scott)
• Here, it is not said to be out of His mouth, but He has it. In neither passage is the sword seen sheathed, but drawn and ready for instant and thorough work, “sharp and two-edged. The sword is used as a symbol of judgment. It is employed to denote the Lord’s vengeance on the guilty world (Rev. 19:15), as also of thorough and unsparing judgment of evil, not on His people, but of evil in them (Heb. 4:12). Christ ever holds the sword, and uses it on friends and foes alike. He fights against evil, and by the simple authority of His Word it is exposed and judged....The sword is not to wound or kill the angel of the Church, but to be used against those for whose presence in the assembly the angel was responsible (vs. 16). (“Revelation 2: Addresses to the Seven Churches” by W. Scott)
• Learning of the positive benefit of having Christians as subjects, Constantine figured that it would consolidate his power if all were Christians. Therefore, in 324 A.D. he issued edicts against paganism, and sought to force Christianity on all in the empire. In many places it was forced on people at the point of a sword. For them it was either Christian baptism or death, so they opted for baptism. (It is interesting to note that no one was convicted enough of their paganism to die for it, as were the Christians in the times of persecution!) The result was tens of thousands of pagans became nominal Christians. (“The Things Which Are: Revelation 2-3” by B. Anstey)
• However, while pagans left their paganism formally, paganism didn’t leave them practically, and a lot of it was brought into Christianity at that time. Since the gorgeous heathen temples and vestments of their priests were no longer being used, the emperor offered them to the Christians, along with gold and patronage. And the Church eagerly swallowed the bait! (“The Things Which Are: Revelation 2-3” by B. Anstey)

J. N. Darby Translation

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And to the angel of the assembly in Pergamos write: These things says he that has the sharp two-edged sword:

W. Kelly Translation

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And to the angel of the church that is in Pergamos write, These things saith he that hath the sharp two-edged sword: