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Revelation 3

Rev. 3:18 KJV (With Strong’s)

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I counsel
sumbouleuo (Greek #4823)
to give (or take) advice jointly, i.e. recommend, deliberate or determine
KJV usage: consult, (give, take) counsel (together).
Pronounce: soom-bool-yoo'-o
Origin: from 4862 and 1011
thee
soi (Greek #4671)
to thee
KJV usage: thee, thine own, thou, thy.
Pronounce: soy
Origin: dative case of 4771
to buy
agorazo (Greek #59)
properly, to go to market, i.e. (by implication) to purchase; specially, to redeem
KJV usage: buy, redeem.
Pronounce: ag-or-ad'-zo
Origin: from 58
a of
para (Greek #3844)
properly, near; i.e. (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subjectively), (with accusative case) to the proximity with (local (especially beyond or opposed to) or causal (on account of)
KJV usage: above, against, among, at, before, by, contrary to, X friend, from, + give (such things as they), + that (she) had, X his, in, more than, nigh unto, (out) of, past, save, side...by, in the sight of, than, (there-)fore, with. In compounds it retains the same variety of application.
Pronounce: par-ah'
Origin: a primary preposition
me
emou (Greek #1700)
of me
KJV usage: me, mine, my.
Pronounce: em-oo'
Origin: a prolonged form of 3449
gold
chrusion (Greek #5553)
a golden article, i.e. gold plating, ornament, or coin
KJV usage: gold.
Pronounce: khroo-see'-on
Origin: diminutive of 5557
tried
puroo (Greek #4448)
to kindle, i.e. (passively) to be ignited, glow (literally), be refined (by implication), or (figuratively) to be inflamed (with anger, grief, lust)
KJV usage: burn, fiery, be on fire, try.
Pronounce: poo-ro'-o
Origin: from 4442
in
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 fire
pur (Greek #4442)
"fire" (literally or figuratively, specially, lightning)
KJV usage: fiery, fire.
Pronounce: poor
Origin: a primary word
, that
hina (Greek #2443)
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
KJV usage: albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for) to. Compare 3363.
Pronounce: hin'-ah
Origin: probably from the same as the former part of 1438 (through the demonstrative idea; compare 3588)
thou mayest be rich
plouteo (Greek #4147)
to be (or become) wealthy (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: be increased with goods, (be made, wax) rich.
Pronounce: ploo-teh'-o
Origin: from 4148
; 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
white
leukos (Greek #3022)
white
KJV usage: white.
Pronounce: lyoo-kos'
Origin: from λύκη ("light")
raiment
himation (Greek #2440)
a dress (inner or outer)
KJV usage: apparel, cloke, clothes, garment, raiment, robe, vesture.
Pronounce: him-at'-ee-on
Origin: neuter of a presumed derivative of ennumi (to put on)
, that
hina (Greek #2443)
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
KJV usage: albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for) to. Compare 3363.
Pronounce: hin'-ah
Origin: probably from the same as the former part of 1438 (through the demonstrative idea; compare 3588)
thou mayest be clothed
periballo (Greek #4016)
to throw all around, i.e. invest (with a palisade or with clothing)
KJV usage: array, cast about, clothe(-d me), put on.
Pronounce: per-ee-bal'-lo
Origin: from 4012 and 906
, 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
that the shame
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
aischune (Greek #152)
shame or disgrace (abstractly or concretely)
KJV usage: dishonesty, shame.
Pronounce: ahee-skhoo'-nay
Origin: from 153
of
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
gumnotes (Greek #1132)
nudity (absolute or comparative)
KJV usage: nakedness.
Pronounce: goom-not'-ace
Origin: from 1131
thy
sou (Greek #4675)
of thee, thy
KJV usage: X home, thee, thine (own), thou, thy.
Pronounce: soo
Origin: genitive case of 4771
nakedness
gumnotes (Greek #1132)
nudity (absolute or comparative)
KJV usage: nakedness.
Pronounce: goom-not'-ace
Origin: from 1131
c do not
me (Greek #3361)
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas 3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
KJV usage: any but (that), X forbear, + God forbid, + lack, lest, neither, never, no (X wise in), none, nor, (can-)not, nothing, that not, un(-taken), without. Often used in compounds in substantially the same relations. See also 3362, 3363, 3364, 3372, 3373, 3375, 3378.
Pronounce: may
Origin: a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas 3756 expresses an absolute denial)
appear
phaneroo (Greek #5319)
to render apparent (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: appear, manifestly declare, (make) manifest (forth), shew (self).
Pronounce: fan-er-o'-o
Origin: from 5318
; 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
anoint
egchrio (Greek #1472)
to rub in (oil), i.e. besmear
KJV usage: anoint.
Pronounce: eng-khree'-o
Origin: from 1722 and 5548
thine
sou (Greek #4675)
of thee, thy
KJV usage: X home, thee, thine (own), thou, thy.
Pronounce: soo
Origin: genitive case of 4771
eyes
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
ophthalmos (Greek #3788)
the eye (literally or figuratively); by implication, vision; figuratively, envy (from the jealous side-glance)
KJV usage: eye, sight.
Pronounce: of-thal-mos'
Origin: from 3700
with eyesalve
kollourion (Greek #2854)
properly, a poultice (as made of or in the form of crackers), i.e. (by analogy) a plaster
KJV usage: eyesalve.
Pronounce: kol-loo'-ree-on
Origin: neuter of a presumed derivative of κολλύρα (a cake; prob akin to the base of 2853)
, that
hina (Greek #2443)
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
KJV usage: albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for) to. Compare 3363.
Pronounce: hin'-ah
Origin: probably from the same as the former part of 1438 (through the demonstrative idea; compare 3588)
thou mayest see
blepo (Greek #991)
to look at (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: behold, beware, lie, look (on, to), perceive, regard, see, sight, take heed. Compare 3700.
Pronounce: blep'-o
Origin: a primary verb
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Isa. 55:1•  (Isa. 55:1)
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Rev. 16:15• 15(Behold, I come as a thief: blessed {i}is{/i} he that watcheth, and keepeth his raiment, that he walk not naked, and they see {i}not{/i} his shame.) (Rev. 16:15)

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Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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counsel.
Psa. 16:7•  (Psa. 16:7)
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Psa. 32:8•  (Psa. 32:8)
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Psa. 73:24•  (Psa. 73:24)
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Psa. 107:11•  (Psa. 107:11)
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Prov. 1:25,30•  (Prov. 1:25,30)
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Prov. 19:20•  (Prov. 19:20)
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Eccl. 8:2•  (Eccl. 8:2)
buy.
Prov. 23:23•  (Prov. 23:23)
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Isa. 55:1•  (Isa. 55:1)
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Matt. 13:44• 44Again, the kingdom of the heavens is like a treasure hidden in the field, which a man found and hid, and for the joy of it goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth the field. (Matt. 13:44)
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Matt. 25:9• 9But the prudent answered, saying, Peradventure there be not enough for us and you. Go rather to those that sell, and buy for yourselves. (Matt. 25:9)
gold.
Mal. 3:3•  (Mal. 3:3)
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1 Cor. 3:12‑13• 12Now if anyone build on this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, grass, straw,
 13the work of each shall be made manifest; for the day shall declare [it], because it is to be revealed in fire, and the fire itself shall try the work of each, of what sort it is. (1 Cor. 3:12‑13)
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1 Peter 1:7• 7that the proof of your faith, much more precious than gold that perisheth though proved by fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at [the] revelation of Jesus Christ: (1 Peter 1:7)
that thou.
Rev. 2:9• 9I know [thy works and] thy tribulation and poverty (but thou art rich), and the blasphemy of those who say they are Jews and are not, but a synagogue of Satan. (Rev. 2:9)
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Luke 12:21• 21Thus is he who layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God. (Luke 12:21)
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2 Cor. 8:9• 9For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that for your sakes he being rich became poor, in order that ye by his poverty might become rich. (2 Cor. 8:9)
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1 Tim. 6:18• 18to do good, to be rich in good works, to be liberal in distributing, ready to communicate, (1 Tim. 6:18)
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James 2:5• 5Hear, my beloved brethren; did not God choose the poor as to the world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he promised to those that love him? (James 2:5)
white.
Rev. 3:4‑5• 4But thou hast a few names in Sardis which have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with me in white, for they are worthy.
 5He that overcometh, he shall be clothed in white garments; and I will in no wise blot out his name from the book of life, and I will confess his name before my Father and before his angels. (Rev. 3:4‑5)
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Rev. 7:13• 13And one of the elders answered, saying to me, These that are clothed with white robes, who are they, and whence came they? (Rev. 7:13)
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Rev. 16:15• 15(Behold, I come as a thief: blessed {i}is{/i} he that watcheth, and keepeth his raiment, that he walk not naked, and they see {i}not{/i} his shame.) (Rev. 16:15)
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Rev. 19:8• 8And to her it was granted that she should be clothed with fine linen bright [and] pure: for the fine linen is the righteousnesses of the saints. (Rev. 19:8)
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2 Cor. 5:3• 3if indeed also when clothed we shall not be found naked. (2 Cor. 5:3)
the shame.
Rev. 16:15• 15(Behold, I come as a thief: blessed {i}is{/i} he that watcheth, and keepeth his raiment, that he walk not naked, and they see {i}not{/i} his shame.) (Rev. 16:15)
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Isa. 47:3•  (Isa. 47:3)
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Jer. 13:26•  (Jer. 13:26)
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Dan. 12:2•  (Dan. 12:2)
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Mic. 1:11•  (Mic. 1:11)
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Nah. 3:5•  (Nah. 3:5)
anoint.
John 9:6‑11• 6Having said these things, he spat on the ground, and made clay of the spittle, and spread the clay over his eyes,
 7and said to him, Go, wash in the pool of Siloam, which is interpreted Sent. He went away therefore, and washed, and came seeing.
 8The neighbours therefore, and those who used to see him before that he was a beggar, said, Is not this he that sitteth and beggeth?
 9Some said, It is he; others said, No, but he is like him; but he said, It is I.
 10They said therefore to him, How then were thine eyes opened?
 11He answered, The man that is called Jesus made clay, and anointed mine eyes, and said to me, Go unto Siloam, and wash. Having gone away then and washed I received sight. (John 9:6‑11)
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1 John 2:20‑27• 20And ye have anointing from the Holy One, and know all things.
 21I wrote not to you, because ye know not the truth, but because ye know it, and that no lie is of the truth.
 22Who is the liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ? He is the antichrist that denieth the Father and the Son.
 23Every one that denieth the Son hath not the Father either; he that confesseth the Son hath the Father also.
 24As for you, let what ye heard from [the] beginning abide in you: if what ye heard from the beginning abide in you, ye also shall abide in the Son and in the Father.
 25And this is the promise which he promised us, life eternal.
 26These things I wrote to you concerning those that lead you astray.
 27And as for you, the anointing which ye received from him abideth in you, and ye have no need that anyone should teach you; but as the same anointing teacheth you, and is true, and is no lie, and even as it taught you, ye abide in him. (1 John 2:20‑27)
• Gold is used as the symbol of intrinsic righteousness in God's nature, or divine righteousness; and white raiment or linen stands for the righteousnesses of saints, as we see from Revelation 19. Divine righteousness had slipped from their thoughts. They were neither appreciating the righteousness of God, which a Christian is made in Christ, nor the practical righteousness displayed before men, which the Spirit leads in. (“Lectures on Revelation: 3:14-22: Laodicea” by W. Kelly)
• Hearts are uncommonly naked in God's presence, unless Christ be their covering. (“Lectures on Revelation: 3:14-22: Laodicea” by W. Kelly)
• Gold Tried in the Fire: True and approved righteousness. (“Revelation 3 Symbols” by A.H. Burton)
• White Raiment: Clothing for moral nakedness. (“Revelation 3 Symbols” by A.H. Burton)
• Nakedness: Spiritual destitution. (“Revelation 3 Symbols” by A.H. Burton)
• Eye Salve: True spiritual vision. (“Revelation 3 Symbols” by A.H. Burton)

J. N. Darby Translation

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I counsel thee to buyb of me gold purified by fire, that thou mayest beb rich; and white garments, that thou mayest be clothedb, and that the shame of thy nakedness may not be made manifestb; and eye-salve to anoint thine eyes, that thou mayest see.

JND Translation Notes

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All aorists, having the force of an accomplished fact, "mayest have become," "have got into that state."

W. Kelly Translation

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I counsel thee to buy of me gold purifieda by fire that thou mayest wax rich, and white garments that thou mayest be clothed and the shame of thy nakedness may not be manifested; and eye-salve to anoint thine eyes that thou mayest see.

WK Translation Notes

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See note on 1:15.