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Revelation 2

Rev. 2:15 KJV (With Strong’s)

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So
houto (Greek #3779)
in this way (referring to what precedes or follows)
KJV usage: after that, after (in) this manner, as, even (so), for all that, like(-wise), no more, on this fashion(-wise), so (in like manner), thus, what.
Pronounce: hoo'-to
Origin: οὕτως (hoo'-toce) adverb from 3778
hast
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)
thou
su (Greek #4771)
thou
KJV usage: thou. See also 4571, 4671, 4675; and for the plural 5209, 5210, 5213, 5216.
Pronounce: soo
Origin: the person pronoun of the second person singular
also
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
them that hold
krateo (Greek #2902)
to use strength, i.e. seize or retain (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: hold (by, fast), keep, lay hand (hold) on, obtain, retain, take (by).
Pronounce: krat-eh'-o
Origin: from 2904
the doctrine
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
didache (Greek #1322)
instruction (the act or the matter)
KJV usage: doctrine, hath been taught.
Pronounce: did-akh-ay'
Origin: from 1321
of the Nicolaitans
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
Nikolaites (Greek #3531)
a Nicolaite, i.e. adherent of Nicolaus
KJV usage: Nicolaitane.
Pronounce: nik-ol-ah-ee'-tace
Origin: from 3532
, which thing
hos (Greek #3739)
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
KJV usage: one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also 3757.
Pronounce: hos
Origin: ἥ (hay), and neuter ὅ (ho) probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article 3588)
I hate
miseo (Greek #3404)
to detest (especially to persecute); by extension, to love less
KJV usage: hate(-ful).
Pronounce: mis-eh'-o
Origin: from a primary μῖσος (hatred)
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Nicolaitane; Nicolaitans

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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the doctrine.
Rev. 2:6• 6But this thou hast, that thou hatest the deeds of the Nicolaitanes, which I also hate. (Rev. 2:6)
• The doctrine of the Nicolaitans seems an evil from within, as that of Balaam was rather from without. Such it was in principle and doctrine now. We read of their deeds in Ephesus, but this went farther and deeper. It was a corruption of grace, a turning it to licentiousness. (“Lectures on Revelation 2:12-18” by W. Kelly)
• The angel is not charged with holding these doctrines, but they had not been resisted. Indifference to evil is an insult to God. The moral relaxation of the angel of Pergamos stands out in marked contrast to that of Ephesus. The sin of the Church is toleration of evil and evil men. (“Revelation 2: Addresses to the Seven Churches” by W. Scott)
• The other is “the doctrine of the Nicolaitans,” which is the beginnings of the clergy system. “Nico” means to rule, and “laitan” is the same word as laity, which is the people (vs. 15). (“The Things Which Are: Revelation 2-3” by B. Anstey)
• Nicolaitanism, which apparently was the Antinomian doctrine that held the practical life of godliness to be of little account, seeing the believer is justified by faith. This was turning the grace of God into lasciviousness (“Revelation 2:12-17: The Address to the Church in Pergamos” by H. Smith)
• Christ as “the hidden manna,” who, in His pathway through this world, was a stranger with not where to lay His head. (“Revelation 2:12-17: The Address to the Church in Pergamos” by H. Smith)

J. N. Darby Translation

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So thou also hast those who hold the doctrine of Nicolaitanes in like manner.

W. Kelly Translation

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So hast thou also somea that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitanes in like mannerb.

WK Translation Notes

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a
The word "some," is better than "them that hold."
b
The true reading is "likewise," or "in like manner," instead of "which thing I hate," which was probably copied from 2:6. The sense is that there were such as held the Nicolaitan doctrine, as well as those who held that of Balaam.

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.)