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Revelation 9

Rev. 9:9 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
they had
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)
breastplates
thorax (Greek #2382)
the chest ("thorax"), i.e. (by implication) a corslet
KJV usage: breast-plate.
Pronounce: tho'-rax
Origin: of uncertain affinity
, as it were
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
breastplates
thorax (Greek #2382)
the chest ("thorax"), i.e. (by implication) a corslet
KJV usage: breast-plate.
Pronounce: tho'-rax
Origin: of uncertain affinity
of iron
sidereos (Greek #4603)
made of iron
KJV usage: (of) iron.
Pronounce: sid-ay'-reh-os
Origin: from 4604
; 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 sound
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
phone (Greek #5456)
a tone (articulate, bestial or artificial); by implication, an address (for any purpose), saying or language
KJV usage: noise, sound, voice.
Pronounce: fo-nay'
Origin: probably akin to 5316 through the idea of disclosure
of their
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
wings
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
pterux (Greek #4420)
a wing
KJV usage: wing.
Pronounce: pter'-oox
Origin: from a derivative of 4072 (meaning a feather)
was 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
the sound
phone (Greek #5456)
a tone (articulate, bestial or artificial); by implication, an address (for any purpose), saying or language
KJV usage: noise, sound, voice.
Pronounce: fo-nay'
Origin: probably akin to 5316 through the idea of disclosure
ofh chariots
harma (Greek #716)
a chariot (as raised or fitted together (compare 719))
KJV usage: chariot.
Pronounce: har'-mah
Origin: probably from 142 (perhaps with 1 (as a particle of union) prefixed)
of many
polus (Greek #4183)
(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
KJV usage: abundant, + altogether, common, + far (passed, spent), (+ be of a) great (age, deal, -ly, while), long, many, much, oft(-en (-times)), plenteous, sore, straitly. Compare 4118, 4119.
Pronounce: pol-oos'
Origin: including the forms from the alternate πολλός
horses
hippos (Greek #2462)
a horse
KJV usage: horse.
Pronounce: hip'-pos
Origin: of uncertain affinity
running
trecho (Greek #5143)
which uses δρέμω (drem'-o) (the base of 1408) as alternate in certain tenses; to run or walk hastily (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: have course, run.
Pronounce: trekh'-o
Origin: apparently a primary verb (properly, τρέχω; compare 2359)
to
eis (Greek #1519)
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
KJV usage: (abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), ...ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ice
Origin: a primary preposition
battle
polemos (Greek #4171)
warfare (literally or figuratively; a single encounter or a series)
KJV usage: battle, fight, war.
Pronounce: pol'-em-os
Origin: from πέλομαι (to bustle)
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Nah. 2:4• 4The chariots shall rage in the streets, they shall justle one against another in the broad ways: they shall seem like torches, they shall run like the lightnings. (Nah. 2:4)

More on:

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Horse,
Iron,
Wings

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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they had.
Rev. 9:17• 17And thus I saw the horses in the vision, and them that sat on them, having breastplates of fire, and of jacinth, and brimstone: and the heads of the horses were as the heads of lions; and out of their mouths issued fire and smoke and brimstone. (Rev. 9:17)
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Job 40:18• 18His bones are as strong pieces of brass; his bones are like bars of iron. (Job 40:18)
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Job 41:23‑30• 23The flakes of his flesh are joined together: they are firm in themselves; they cannot be moved.
 24His heart is as firm as a stone; yea, as hard as a piece of the nether millstone.
 25When he raiseth up himself, the mighty are afraid: by reason of breakings they purify themselves.
 26The sword of him that layeth at him cannot hold: the spear, the dart, nor the habergeon.
 27He esteemeth iron as straw, and brass as rotten wood.
 28The arrow cannot make him flee: slingstones are turned with him into stubble.
 29Darts are counted as stubble: he laugheth at the shaking of a spear.
 30Sharp stones are under him: he spreadeth sharp pointed things upon the mire. (Job 41:23‑30)
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Joel 2:8• 8Neither shall one thrust another; they shall walk every one in his path: and when they fall upon the sword, they shall not be wounded. (Joel 2:8)
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Job 39:25• 25He saith among the trumpets, Ha, ha; and he smelleth the battle afar off, the thunder of the captains, and the shouting. (Job 39:25)
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Isa. 9:5• 5For every battle of the warrior is with confused noise, and garments rolled in blood; but this shall be with burning and fuel of fire. (Isa. 9:5)
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Joel 2:5‑7• 5Like the noise of chariots on the tops of mountains shall they leap, like the noise of a flame of fire that devoureth the stubble, as a strong people set in battle array.
 6Before their face the people shall be much pained: all faces shall gather blackness.
 7They shall run like mighty men; they shall climb the wall like men of war; and they shall march every one on his ways, and they shall not break their ranks: (Joel 2:5‑7)
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Nah. 2:4‑5• 4The chariots shall rage in the streets, they shall justle one against another in the broad ways: they shall seem like torches, they shall run like the lightnings.
 5He shall recount his worthies: they shall stumble in their walk; they shall make haste to the wall thereof, and the defence shall be prepared. (Nah. 2:4‑5)
• But they were armed in a steeled conscience. (“Revelation 9” by J.N. Darby)
• Rapidity in execution would seem to be indicated by the sound of their wings. (“Revelation 9” by J.N. Darby)
• Breastplates of Iron: Steeled consciences. (“Revelation 9 Symbols” by A.H. Burton)
• Sound of Chariots, etc.: Fanatical and rapid warfare. (“Revelation 9 Symbols” by A.H. Burton)

J. N. Darby Translation

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and they had breastplates as breastplates of iron, and the sound of their wings was as the sound of chariots of many horses running to war;

W. Kelly Translation

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And they had breastplates as iron breastplates, and the sound of their wings wasa as a sound of chariots of many horses running unto war.

WK Translation Notes

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"Was" is right.

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.)