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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)

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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)
• They know no pity. Neither force nor entreaty is of any avail in turning them from their purpose. Their hearts are hardened, their consciences steeled, “they had breastplates as breastplates of iron.” (“Revelation 9: The Fifth and Sixth Trumpets” by W. Scott)
• 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.)