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Revelation 22

Rev. 22:1 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
he showed
deiknuo (Greek #1166)
to show (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: shew.
Pronounce: dike-noo'-o
Origin: a prolonged form of an obsolete primary of the same meaning
me
moi (Greek #3427)
to me
KJV usage: I, me, mine, my.
Pronounce: moy
Origin: the simpler form of 1698
a pure
katharos (Greek #2513)
clean (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: clean, clear, pure.
Pronounce: kath-ar-os'
Origin: of uncertain affinity
river
potamos (Greek #4215)
a current, brook or freshet (as drinkable), i.e. running water
KJV usage: flood, river, stream, water.
Pronounce: pot-am-os'
Origin: probably from a derivative of the alternate of 4095 (compare 4224)
of water
hudor (Greek #5204)
water (as if rainy) literally or figuratively
KJV usage: water.
Pronounce: hoo'-dore
Origin: ὕδατος (hoo'-dat-os), etc. from the base of 5205
of life
zoe (Greek #2222)
life (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: life(-time). Compare 5590.
Pronounce: dzo-ay'
Origin: from 2198
, clear
lampros (Greek #2986)
radiant; by analogy, limpid; figuratively, magnificent or sumptuous (in appearance)
KJV usage: bright, clear, gay, goodly, gorgeous, white.
Pronounce: lam-pros'
Origin: from the same as 2985
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
crystal
krustallos (Greek #2930)
ice, i.e. (by analogy) rock "crystal"
KJV usage: crystal.
Pronounce: kroos'-tal-los
Origin: from a derivative of κρύος (frost)
, proceeding
ekporeuomai (Greek #1607)
to depart, be discharged, proceed, project
KJV usage: come (forth, out of), depart, go (forth, out), issue, proceed (out of).
Pronounce: ek-por-yoo'-om-ahee
Origin: from 1537 and 4198
out of
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
the throne
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
thronos (Greek #2362)
a stately seat ("throne"); by implication, power or (concretely) a potentate
KJV usage: seat, throne.
Pronounce: thron'-os
Origin: from θράω (to sit)
of 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
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
of the Lamb
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
arnion (Greek #721)
a lambkin
KJV usage: lamb.
Pronounce: ar-nee'-on
Origin: diminutive from 704
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1:  The river of the water of life.
2-4:  The tree of life.
5-8:  The light of the city of God is himself.
9-17:  The angel will not be worshipped.
18-21:  Nothing may be added to the word of God, nor taken therefrom.
A pure.
Psa. 36:8• 8They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy house; and thou wilt make them drink of the river of thy pleasures. (Psa. 36:8)
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Psa. 46:4• 4There is a river the streams whereof make glad the city of God, the sanctuary of the habitations of the Most High. (Psa. 46:4)
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Isa. 41:18• 18I will open rivers on the bare heights, and fountains in the midst of the valleys; I will make the wilderness into a pool of water, and the dry land into water-springs. (Isa. 41:18)
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Isa. 48:18• 18Oh that thou hadst hearkened to my commandments! Then would thy peace have been as a river, and thy righteousness as the waves of the sea; (Isa. 48:18)
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Isa. 66:12• 12For thus saith Jehovah: Behold, I will extend peace to her like a river, and the glory of the nations like an overflowing torrent; and ye shall suck, ye shall be carried upon the side, and be dandled upon the knees. (Isa. 66:12)
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Ezek. 47:1‑9• 1And he brought me back to the door of the house; and behold, waters issued out from under the threshold of the house eastward: for the front of the house was eastward. And the waters came down from under, from the right side of the house, south of the altar.
2And he brought me out by the way of the gate northward, and led me round outside unto the outer gate towards the gate that looketh eastward; and behold, waters ran out on the right side.
3When the man went forth eastward, a line was in his hand; and he measured a thousand cubits, and he caused me to pass through the waters: the waters were to the ankles.
4And he measured a thousand cubits, and caused me to pass through the waters: the waters were to the knees. And he measured a thousand and caused me to pass through: the waters were to the loins.
5And he measured a thousand: it was a river that I could not pass through, for the waters were risen, waters to swim in, a river that could not be passed through.
6And he said unto me, Son of man, hast thou seen this? And he led me, and brought me back to the bank of the river.
7When I returned, behold, on the bank of the river were very many trees on the one side and on the other.
8And he said unto me, These waters issue out toward the east district, and go down into the plain, and go into the sea; when they are brought forth into the sea, the waters thereof shall be healed.
9And it shall come to pass that every living thing which moveth, whithersoever the double river shall come, shall live. And there shall be a very great multitude of fish; for these waters shall come thither, and the waters of the sea shall be healed; and everything shall live whither the river cometh.
(Ezek. 47:1‑9)
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Zech. 14:8• 8And it shall come to pass in that day that living waters shall go out from Jerusalem; half of them toward the eastern sea, and half of them toward the hinder sea: in summer and in winter shall it be. (Zech. 14:8)
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John 7:38‑39• 38He that believes on me, as the scripture has said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.
39But this he said concerning the Spirit, which they that believed on him were about to receive; for the Spirit was not yet, because Jesus had not yet been glorified.
(John 7:38‑39)
water.
clear.
proceeding.
Rev. 3:21• 21He that overcomes, to him will I give to sit with me in my throne; as *I* also have overcome, and have sat down with my Father in his throne. (Rev. 3:21)
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Rev. 4:5• 5And out of the throne go forth lightnings, and voices, and thunders; and seven lamps of fire, burning before the throne, which are the seven Spirits of God; (Rev. 4:5)
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Rev. 5:6,13• 6And I saw in the midst of the throne and of the four living creatures, and in the midst of the elders, a Lamb standing, as slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God which are sent into all the earth:
13And every creature which is in the heaven and upon the earth and under the earth, and those that are upon the sea, and all things in them, heard I saying, To him that sits upon the throne, and to the Lamb, blessing, and honour, and glory, and might, to the ages of ages.
(Rev. 5:6,13)
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Rev. 7:10‑11,17• 10And they cry with a loud voice, saying, Salvation to our God who sits upon the throne, and to the Lamb.
11And all the angels stood around the throne, and the elders, and the four living creatures, and fell before the throne upon their faces, and worshipped God,
17because the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall shepherd them, and shall lead them to fountains of waters of life, and God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes.
(Rev. 7:10‑11,17)
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John 14:16‑18• 16And I will beg the Father, and he will give you another Comforter, that he may be with you for ever,
17the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it does not see him nor know him; but ye know him, for he abides with you, and shall be in you.
18I will not leave you orphans, I am coming to you.
(John 14:16‑18)
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John 15:26• 26But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who goes forth from with the Father, *he* shall bear witness concerning me; (John 15:26)
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John 16:7‑15• 7But I say the truth to you, It is profitable for you that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Comforter will not come to you; but if I go I will send him to you.
8And having come, he will bring demonstration to the world, of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:
9of sin, because they do not believe on me;
10of righteousness, because I go away to my Father, and ye behold me no longer;
11of judgment, because the ruler of this world is judged.
12I have yet many things to say to you, but ye cannot bear them now.
13But when *he* is come, the Spirit of truth, he shall guide you into all the truth: for he shall not speak from himself; but whatsoever he shall hear he shall speak; and he will announce to you what is coming.
14He shall glorify me, for he shall receive of mine and shall announce it to you.
15All things that the Father has are mine; on account of this I have said that he receives of mine and shall announce it to you.
(John 16:7‑15)
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Acts 1:4‑5• 4and, being assembled with them, commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to await the promise of the Father, which said he ye have heard of me.
5For John indeed baptised with water, but *ye* shall be baptised with the Holy Spirit after now not many days.
(Acts 1:4‑5)
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Acts 2:33• 33Having therefore been exalted by the right hand of God, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, he has poured out this which *ye* behold and hear. (Acts 2:33)
 Now here it is evident that we have pure grace reigning through righteousness, as far as the tree and the river are concerned. There is nothing liable to be corrupted by the power of Satan. Neither is there anything like the cherubim, jealous in keeping away man, alas! sinful. Quite the contrary. (Lectures on Revelation 22: Part 1 by W. Kelly)
 River of Water of Life: Life-giving blessing flowing through the bride, the Lamb’s wife. (Revelation 22 Symbols by A.H. Burton)

J. N. Darby Translation

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And he shewed me a river of water of life, bright as crystal, going out of the throne of God and of the Lamb.

W. Kelly Translation

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And he showed me a rivera of water of life bright as crystal proceeding out of the throne of God and the Lamb.

WK Translation Notes

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The T. R. has "pure river," but the Edd. omit "pure." It is rightly expunged as an expletive added by several later MSS. and adopted by Erasmus, and into the current T. R., but it is not in the great MSS.