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Revelation 22

Rev. 22:17 KJV (With Strong’s)

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And
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
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
the Spirit
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
pneuma (Greek #4151)
a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, mental disposition, etc., or (superhuman) an angel, demon, or (divine) God, Christ's spirit, the Holy Spirit
KJV usage: ghost, life, spirit(-ual, -ually), mind. Compare 5590.
Pronounce: pnyoo'-mah
Origin: from 4154
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
the bride
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
numphe (Greek #3565)
a young married woman (as veiled), including a betrothed girl; by implication, a son's wife
KJV usage: bride, daughter in law.
Pronounce: noom-fay'
Origin: from a primary but obsolete verb νύπτω (to veil as a bride; compare Latin "nupto," to marry)
c say
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
, Come
erchomai (Greek #2064)
middle voice of a primary verb (used only in the present and imperfect tenses, the others being supplied by a kindred (middle voice) ἐλεύθομαι (el-yoo'-thom-ahee), or (active) ἔλθω (el'-tho), which do not otherwise occur) to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
KJV usage: accompany, appear, bring, come, enter, fall out, go, grow, X light, X next, pass, resort, be set.
Pronounce: er'-khom-ahee
. 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
let him that heareth
akouo (Greek #191)
to hear (in various senses)
KJV usage: give (in the) audience (of), come (to the ears), (shall) hear(-er, -ken), be noised, be reported, understand.
Pronounce: ak-oo'-o
Origin: a primary verb
say
epo (Greek #2036)
to speak or say (by word or writing)
KJV usage: answer, bid, bring word, call, command, grant, say (on), speak, tell. Compare 3004.
Pronounce: ep'-o
Origin: a primary verb (used only in the definite past tense, the others being borrowed from 2046, 4483, and 5346)
, Come
erchomai (Greek #2064)
middle voice of a primary verb (used only in the present and imperfect tenses, the others being supplied by a kindred (middle voice) ἐλεύθομαι (el-yoo'-thom-ahee), or (active) ἔλθω (el'-tho), which do not otherwise occur) to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
KJV usage: accompany, appear, bring, come, enter, fall out, go, grow, X light, X next, pass, resort, be set.
Pronounce: er'-khom-ahee
d. 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
f let him that is athirst
dipsao (Greek #1372)
to thirst for (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: (be, be a-)thirst(-y).
Pronounce: dip-sah'-o
Origin: from a variation of 1373
come
erchomai (Greek #2064)
middle voice of a primary verb (used only in the present and imperfect tenses, the others being supplied by a kindred (middle voice) ἐλεύθομαι (el-yoo'-thom-ahee), or (active) ἔλθω (el'-tho), which do not otherwise occur) to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
KJV usage: accompany, appear, bring, come, enter, fall out, go, grow, X light, X next, pass, resort, be set.
Pronounce: er'-khom-ahee
. 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
whosoever will
thelo (Greek #2309)
to determine (as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas 1014 properly denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations), i.e. choose or prefer (literally or figuratively); by implication, to wish, i.e. be inclined to (sometimes adverbially, gladly); impersonally for the future tense, to be about to; by Hebraism, to delight in
KJV usage: desire, be disposed (forward), intend, list, love, mean, please, have rather, (be) will (have, -ling, - ling(-ly)).
Pronounce: thel'-o
Origin: or ἐθέλω (eth-el'-o), in certain tenses θελέω (thel-eh'-o), and ἐθελέω (eth-el-eh'-o), which are otherwise obsolete apparently strengthened from the alternate form of 138
, let him take
lambano (Greek #2983)
to take (in very many applications, literally and figuratively (properly objective or active, to get hold of; whereas 1209 is rather subjective or passive, to have offered to one; while 138 is more violent, to seize or remove))
KJV usage: accept, + be amazed, assay, attain, bring, X when I call, catch, come on (X unto), + forget, have, hold, obtain, receive (X after), take (away, up).
Pronounce: lam-ban'-o
Origin: a prolonged form of a primary verb, which is use only as an alternate in certain tenses
the water
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
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
freely
dorean (Greek #1432)
gratuitously (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: without a cause, freely, for naught, in vain.
Pronounce: do-reh-an'
Origin: accusative case of 1431 as adverb
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Rev. 21:2• 2And the holy city, new Jerusalem, I saw coming down out of the heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. (Rev. 21:2)
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Rev. 9•  (Rev. 9)
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Isa. 2:5•  (Isa. 2:5)
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Rev. 21:6• 6And he said to me, They are done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. To him that is athirst I will give of the fountain of the water of life freely. (Rev. 21:6)

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Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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the Spirit.
Rev. 22:16• 16I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify to you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, the bright [and] the morning star. (Rev. 22:16)
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Isa. 55:1‑3•  (Isa. 55:1‑3)
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John 16:7‑15• 7Nevertheless I tell you the truth: it is profitable for you that I go away; for if I go not away, the Paraclete will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.
 8And when come, he will convince the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:
 9of sin, because they believe not on me;
 10of righteousness, because I go unto my Father, and ye behold me no more;
 11of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged.
 12I have yet many things to say to you, but ye cannot bear [them] now.
 13Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, shall have come, he will guide you in all the truth; for he will not speak from himself, but whatever he shall hear he will speak; and he will announce to you the things to come.
 14He will glorify me, for he will receive of mine, and will announce [it] to you.
 15All things that the Father hath are mine: on this account I said, that he receiveth of mine and will announce [it] to you. (John 16:7‑15)
the bride.
Rev. 21:2,9• 2And the holy city, new Jerusalem, I saw coming down out of the heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.
 9And there came one of the seven angels that had the seven bowls full of the seven last plagues and talked with me, saying, Come hither, I will show thee the bride, the Lamb's wife. (Rev. 21:2,9)
Come.
Isa. 2:5•  (Isa. 2:5)
let him that heareth.
Psa. 34:8•  (Psa. 34:8)
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Isa. 2:3,5•  (Isa. 2:3,5)
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Isa. 48:16‑18•  (Isa. 48:16‑18)
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Jer. 50:5•  (Jer. 50:5)
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Mic. 4:2•  (Mic. 4:2)
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Zech. 8:21‑23•  (Zech. 8:21‑23)
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John 1:39‑46• 39He saith to them, Come and see. They went therefore and saw where he abode, and abode with him that day. It was about the tenth hour.
 40Andrew, the brother of Simon Peter, was one of the two that heard [it] from John and followed him.
 41He first findeth his own brother Simon, and saith to him, We have found the Messiah (which interpreted is Christ),
 42and he led him to Jesus. Jesus looking at him said, Thou art Simon, the son of Jonah; thou shalt be called Cephas (which is interpreted Peter).
 43On the morrow he would go forth into Galilee, and Jesus findeth Philip and saith to him, Follow me.
 44Now Philip was from Bethsaida, of the city of Andrew and Peter.
 45Philip findeth Nathanael, and saith to him, We have found him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, did write, Jesus from Nazareth, the son of Joseph.
 46And Nathanael said to him, Can there be any good thing out of Nazareth? Philip saith to him, Come and see. (John 1:39‑46)
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John 4:29• 29Come, see a man who told me all things that ever I did: is not this the Christ? (John 4:29)
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1 Thess. 1:5‑8• 5because our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power and in [the] Holy Spirit and in much assurance; even as ye know what we were among you for your sake.
 6And ye became imitators of us and of the Lord, having received the word in much tribulation with joy of [the] Holy Spirit;
 7so that ye became a pattern to all that believe in Macedonia and in Achaia.
 8For from you hath sounded out the word of the Lord not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but in every place your faith that is toward God hath gone out, so that we have no need to say anything. (1 Thess. 1:5‑8)
let him that is athirst.
Rev. 21:6• 6And he said to me, They are done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. To him that is athirst I will give of the fountain of the water of life freely. (Rev. 21:6)
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Isa. 55:1•  (Isa. 55:1)
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John 7:37• 37Now in the last, the great, day of the feast Jesus stood and cried, saying, If anyone thirst, let him come unto me and drink. (John 7:37)
let him take.
Isa. 12:3•  (Isa. 12:3)
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John 4:10,14• 10Jesus answered and said to her, If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink, thou wouldest have asked of him, and he would have given thee living water.
 14but whosoever drinketh of the water which I shall give him, shall in no way thirst forever, but the water which I shall give him shall become in him a fountain of water springing up into life eternal. (John 4:10,14)
freely.
Rom. 3:24• 24being justified gratuitously by his grace through the redemption that [is] in Christ Jesus, (Rom. 3:24)
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1 Cor. 2:12• 12But we did not receive the spirit of the world, but the Spirit that [is] from God, that we might know the things freely given us by God; (1 Cor. 2:12)
• The Spirit, when He thinks of the Lord Jesus coming for us. There is the calm and peaceful earnestness of desire. (“Lectures on Revelation 22: Part 2” by W. Kelly)
• It is the Spirit, the Holy Ghost Himself who says, Come. He it is who leads the heart to desire the coming of Jesus; He is the energy of the church in bidding Jesus welcome. (“Lectures on Revelation 22: Part 2” by W. Kelly)
• Have you heard His voice, and tasted that He is gracious? Do you not know that He is the good Shepherd? I might be the very feeblest and weakest one, shrinking through ignorance from the Lord's coming at once; yet here I have the Holy Ghost inviting me to take up the very same word that the Spirit and the bride take up. "Let him that heareth say, Come." (“Lectures on Revelation 22: Part 2” by W. Kelly)
• The sinner is not told to say, Come. Observe the great and plain difference in the latter part of the verse. In the first two clauses they say, Come; but in the latter part they do not bid Jesus come, but are invited to come themselves: "Let him that is athirst come," etc. (“Lectures on Revelation 22: Part 2” by W. Kelly)
• In this verse 17 then God unfolds our twofold relation. He shows me my relation to Christ, which ought to be the first thought of my heart — not merely that my soul should be at peace if He came, but filled with the earnestness of affection that desires His coming. And He shows me that, when I am right there, I shall turn round with quickened zeal in the sense of the grace of Christ, and shall say to every one that is athirst, Come. (“Lectures on Revelation 22: Part 2” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that hears say, Come. And let him that is athirst come; he that will, let him take the water of life freely.

W. Kelly Translation

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And the Spirit and the bride say, Come; and let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst comea; let him that willeth take life’s water freely.

WK Translation Notes

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The copulative "And" should not precede "let him that willeth" though a few MSS. favor it.