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Revelation 20

BSB·15 verses ·New Testament
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1ThenΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → I sawεἶδονeidon — To see, perceive, or observe with the eyes or mindG3708 — Full Word Study → an angelἄγγελονangelon — Messenger; divine or heavenly envoyG32 — Full Word Study → coming downκαταβαίνονταkatabainonta — to descend, come down, go downG2597 — Full Word Study → fromἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → heavenοὐρανοῦouranou — Heaven; the sky; God's dwelling placeG3772 — Full Word Study → with theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → keyκλεῖνklein — A key; symbol of authority and accessG2807 — Full Word Study → to theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Abyssἀβύσσουabyssou — bottomless pit; the deep abyssG12 — Full Word Study →, holdingἔχονταechonta — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → inἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → handχεῖραcheira — hand; power, authority, or controlG5495 — Full Word Study → a greatμεγάληνmegalēn — Great in size, power, or intensityG3173 — Full Word Study → chainἅλυσινhalysin — chain or bond; imprisonmentG254 — Full Word Study →. 2He seizedἐκράτησενekratēsen — To grasp, seize, or hold firmlyG2902 — Full Word Study → theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → dragonδράκονταdrakonta — A large serpent or dragon; Satan in RevelationG1404 — Full Word Study →, thatho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → ancientἀρχαῖοςarchaios — ancient, of old timeG744 — Full Word Study → serpentὄφιςophis — serpent, snakeG3789 — Full Word Study → whoὅςhos — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → isἐστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → the devil andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → SatanΣατανᾶςSatanas — adversary, accuserG4567 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → boundἔδησενedēsen — to bind, tie, or restrain physically or morallyG1210 — Full Word Study → himαὐτὸνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → for a thousandχίλιαchilia — thousand; a large, indefinite numberG5507 — Full Word Study → yearsἔτηetē — a period of twelve months; yearG2094 — Full Word Study →. 3Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → he threwἔβαλενebalen — to throw, cast, or hurl with forceG906 — Full Word Study → himαὐτὸνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → intoεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Abyssἄβυσσονabysson — bottomless pit; the deep abyssG12 — Full Word Study →, shut it, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → sealed it overἐπάνωepanō — above, over, uponG1883 — Full Word Study → himαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →, so thatἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → he could not deceiveπλανήσῃplanēsē — to lead astray, deceive, or cause to wanderG4105 — Full Word Study → theτὰta — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → nationsἔθνηethnē — Gentiles, nationsG1484 — Full Word Study → untilἄχριachri — Until, up to, as far asG891 — Full Word Study → theτὰta — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → thousandχίλιαchilia — thousand; a large, indefinite numberG5507 — Full Word Study → yearsἔτηetē — a period of twelve months; yearG2094 — Full Word Study → were completeτελεσθῇtelesthē — to finish, complete, accomplish, fulfillG5055 — Full Word Study →. After thatμετὰmeta — with, after, among, followingG3326 — Full Word Study →, heαὐτὸνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → mustδεῖdei — it is necessary, must, oughtG1163 — Full Word Study → be releasedλυθῆναιlythēnai — to loose, unbind, or releaseG3089 — Full Word Study → for a briefμικρὸνmikron — small in size or extent; least or insignificantG3398 — Full Word Study → period of timeχρόνονchronon — A period of time; duration or seasonG5550 — Full Word Study →. 4Then‹ΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → I sawεἶδονeidon — To see, perceive, or observe with the eyes or mindG3708 — Full Word Study → the thrones, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → those seatedἐκάθισανekathisan — to sit down, be seated, or remain in a placeG2523 — Full Word Study → onἐπ’ep’ — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → themαὐτούςautous — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → had been givenἐδόθηedothē — to give, grant, or bestowG1325 — Full Word Study → authority to judgeκρίμαkrima — judgment, verdict, or judicial decisionG2917 — Full Word Study →. And I saw theτὰςtas — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → soulsψυχὰςpsychas — The immaterial self; life force; personG5590 — Full Word Study → of those whoτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → had been beheadedπεπελεκισμένωνpepelekismenōn — to behead; to cut off the headG3990 — Full Word Study → forδιὰdia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → their testimonyμαρτυρίανmartyrian — Formal testimony or witness givenG3141 — Full Word Study → of JesusἸησοῦIēsou — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → forδιὰdia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → wordλόγονlogon — word, statement, message, divine utteranceG3056 — Full Word Study → of Godθεοῦtheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → those whoοἵτινεςhoitines — whoever, whichever, the one whoG3748 — Full Word Study → had not worshipedπροσεκύνησανprosekynēsan — to bow down in worship or obeisanceG4352 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → beastθηρίονthērion — wild beast, dangerous animalG2342 — Full Word Study → or itsαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → imageεἰκόναeikona — image, likeness, representationG1504 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → had not receivedἔλαβονelabon — to take, receive, or obtainG2983 — Full Word Study → its markχάραγμαcharagma — mark, stamp, or image impressed upon somethingG5480 — Full Word Study → onἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → their foreheadsμέτωπονmetōpon — the forehead; the front of the faceG3359 — Full Word Study → or handsχεῖραcheira — hand; power, authority, or controlG5495 — Full Word Study →. Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → they came to lifeἔζησανezēsan — to live, be alive, existG2198 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → reignedἐβασίλευσανebasileusan — to reign, to rule, to exercise royal authorityG936 — Full Word Study → withμετὰmeta — with, after, among, followingG3326 — Full Word Study → Christχριστοῦchristou — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study → for a thousandχίλιαchilia — thousand; a large, indefinite numberG5507 — Full Word Study → yearsἔτη›etē — a period of twelve months; yearG2094 — Full Word Study →. 5TheΟἱHoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → restλοιποὶloipoi — The remaining ones; those left overG3062 — Full Word Study → of theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → deadνεκρῶνnekrōn — dead, lifeless, corpseG3498 — Full Word Study → did not come back to lifeἔζησανezēsan — to live, be alive, existG2198 — Full Word Study → untilἄχριachri — Until, up to, as far asG891 — Full Word Study → theτὰta — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → thousandχίλιαchilia — thousand; a large, indefinite numberG5507 — Full Word Study → yearsἔτηetē — a period of twelve months; yearG2094 — Full Word Study → were completeτελεσθῇtelesthē — to finish, complete, accomplish, fulfillG5055 — Full Word Study →. This is thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → firstπρώτηprōtē — First in order, rank, or importance; chief, foremostG4413 — Full Word Study → resurrectionἀνάστασιςanastasis — Rising from the dead; bodily resurrectionG386 — Full Word Study →. 6Blessedμακάριοςmakarios — Blessed; happy; favored by GodG3107 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → holy are those whoho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → shareἔχωνechōn — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτῇtē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → firstπρώτῃprōtē — First in order, rank, or importance; chief, foremostG4413 — Full Word Study → resurrectionἀναστάσειanastasei — Rising from the dead; bodily resurrectionG386 — Full Word Study →! The second deathθάνατοςthanatos — Death; the state or condition of being deadG2288 — Full Word Study → hasἔχειechei — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → noοὐκouk — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study → powerἐξουσίανexousian — authority, power, or right to actG1849 — Full Word Study → overἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → themτούτωνtoutōn — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study →, butἀλλ’all’ — but, yet, rather, on the other handG235 — Full Word Study → they will beἔσονταιesontai — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → priestsἱερεῖςhiereis — priest; one who offers sacrificesG2409 — Full Word Study → of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → of ChristΧριστοῦChristou — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → will reignβασιλεύσουσινbasileusousin — to reign, to rule, to exercise royal authorityG936 — Full Word Study → withμετ’met’ — with, after, among, followingG3326 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → for aτὰta — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → thousandχίλιαchilia — thousand; a large, indefinite numberG5507 — Full Word Study → yearsἔτηetē — a period of twelve months; yearG2094 — Full Word Study →. 7Whenὅτανhotan — whenever, at the time when, as soon asG3752 — Full Word Study → theτὰta — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → thousandχίλιαchilia — thousand; a large, indefinite numberG5507 — Full Word Study → yearsἔτηetē — a period of twelve months; yearG2094 — Full Word Study → are completeτελεσθῇtelesthē — to finish, complete, accomplish, fulfillG5055 — Full Word Study →, SatanΣατανᾶςSatanas — adversary, accuserG4567 — Full Word Study → will be releasedλυθήσεταιlythēsetai — to loose, unbind, or releaseG3089 — Full Word Study → fromἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → prisonφυλακῆςphylakēs — Prison, guard post, or watchful keepingG5438 — Full Word Study →, 8andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → will go outἐξελεύσεταιexeleusetai — to go out, exit, or departG1831 — Full Word Study → to deceiveπλανῆσαιplanēsai — to lead astray, deceive, or cause to wanderG4105 — Full Word Study → theτὰta — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → nationsἔθνηethnē — Gentiles, nationsG1484 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theταῖςtais — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → fourτέσσαρσινtessarsin — The number four; a group of fourG5064 — Full Word Study → cornersγωνίαιςgōniais — corner, angle, or remote placeG1137 — Full Word Study → of theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → earthγῆςgēs — earth, land, ground, worldG1093 — Full Word Study →GogΓὼγGōg — Apocalyptic enemy rulerG1136 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → MagogΜαγώγMagōg — Northern enemy nationG3098 — Full Word Study →to assemble themσυναγαγεῖνsynagagein — To gather together, assemble, or collectG4863 — Full Word Study → forεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → battleπόλεμονpolemon — warfare, battle, armed conflictG4171 — Full Word Study →. Their numberἀριθμὸςarithmos — Number, numerical quantity, multitudeG706 — Full Word Study → is like thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → sandἄμμοςammos — sand; granular particles of rockG285 — Full Word Study → of theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → seashoreθαλάσσηςthalassēs — Sea; large body of salt waterG2281 — Full Word Study →. 9AndΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → they marched acrossἀνέβησανanebēsan — to go up, ascend, climbG305 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → broad expanseπλάτοςplatos — breadth, width, or expanseG4114 — Full Word Study → of theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → earthγῆςgēs — earth, land, ground, worldG1093 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → surroundedἐκύκλευσανekykleusan — to surround, encircle, or come aroundG2944 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → campπαρεμβολὴνparembolēn — Military encampment or fortified barracksG3925 — Full Word Study → of theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → saintsἁγίωνhagiōn — Set apart for God; morally pure and sacredG40 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → belovedἠγαπημένηνēgapēmenēn — to love deeply; to cherish with affectionG25 — Full Word Study → cityπόλινpolin — A city; a populated urban centerG4172 — Full Word Study →. Butκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → fireπῦρpyr — Fire; flame; burningG4442 — Full Word Study → came downκατέβηkatebē — to descend, come down, go downG2597 — Full Word Study → fromἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → heavenοὐρανοῦouranou — Heaven; the sky; God's dwelling placeG3772 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → consumedκατέφαγενkatephagen — to devour, consume entirely, eat upG2719 — Full Word Study → themαὐτούςautous — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →. 10Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → devilδιάβολοςdiabolos — The Devil; slanderer; adversaryG1228 — Full Word Study → whoho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → had deceivedπλανῶνplanōn — to lead astray, deceive, or cause to wanderG4105 — Full Word Study → themαὐτοὺςautous — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → was thrownἐβλήθηeblēthē — to throw, cast, or hurl with forceG906 — Full Word Study → intoεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → lakeλίμνηνlimnēn — A lake or large body of waterG3041 — Full Word Study → of fireπυρὸςpyros — Fire; flame; burningG4442 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → sulfurθείουtheiou — sulfur; brimstoneG2303 — Full Word Study →, into whichὅπουhopou — where, wherever, the place in whichG3699 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → beastθηρίονthērion — wild beast, dangerous animalG2342 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → false prophetψευδοπροφήτηςpseudoprophētēs — A person who falsely claims to speak for GodG5578 — Full Word Study → had already been thrown. There they will be tormentedβασανισθήσονταιbasanisthēsontai — to torture, torment, or cause severe sufferingG928 — Full Word Study → dayἡμέραςhēmeras — A 24-hour period; time; eraG2250 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → nightνυκτὸςnyktos — The period of darkness; nightG3571 — Full Word Study → foreverεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → and everαἰώνωνaiōnōn — An age, era, or eternal period of timeG165 — Full Word Study →. 11ThenΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → I sawεἶδονeidon — To see, perceive, or observe with the eyes or mindG3708 — Full Word Study → a greatμέγανmegan — Great in size, power, or intensityG3173 — Full Word Study → whiteλευκὸνleukon — white; bright; pureG3022 — Full Word Study → throneθρόνονthronon — A seat of authority; a royal throneG2362 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → the One seatedκαθήμενονkathēmenon — to sit, be seated, dwellG2521 — Full Word Study → onἐπ’ep’ — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → itαὐτόνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →. Earthγῆgē — earth, land, ground, worldG1093 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → heavenοὐρανόςouranos — Heaven; the sky; God's dwelling placeG3772 — Full Word Study → fledἔφυγενephygen — To flee, escape, or run awayG5343 — Full Word Study → fromἀπὸapo — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → His presenceπροσώπουprosōpou — Face, presence, or outward appearanceG4383 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → noοὐχouch — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study → placeτόποςtopos — A physical or geographical location; a place or regionG5117 — Full Word Study → was foundεὑρέθηheurethē — to find, discover, or obtainG2147 — Full Word Study → for themαὐτοῖςautois — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →. 12Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → I sawεἶδονeidon — To see, perceive, or observe with the eyes or mindG3708 — Full Word Study → theτοὺςtous — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → deadνεκρούςnekrous — dead, lifeless, corpseG3498 — Full Word Study →, greatμεγάλουςmegalous — Great in size, power, or intensityG3173 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → smallμικρούςmikrous — small in size or extent; least or insignificantG3398 — Full Word Study →, standingἑστῶταςhestōtas — to stand, establish, or cause to standG2476 — Full Word Study → beforeἐνώπιονenōpion — in the presence of, before, in front ofG1799 — Full Word Study → theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → throneθρόνουthronou — A seat of authority; a royal throneG2362 — Full Word Study →. Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → there were open booksβιβλίαbiblia — written scroll or book documentG975 — Full Word Study →, and one ofἄλλοallo — another, other, different oneG243 — Full Word Study → them was the Book of Lifeζωῆςzōēs — Life, living existence, vitalityG2222 — Full Word Study →. Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → theοἱhoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → deadνεκροὶnekroi — dead, lifeless, corpseG3498 — Full Word Study → were judgedἐκρίθησανekrithēsan — To judge, evaluate, or decideG2919 — Full Word Study → according toκατὰkata — according to, down along, againstG2596 — Full Word Study → theirαὐτῶνautōn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → deedsἔργαerga — Work, deed, or action; labor or taskG2041 — Full Word Study →, asἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → recordedγεγραμμένωνgegrammenōn — to write or compose in written formG1125 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτοῖςtois — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → booksβιβλίοιςbibliois — written scroll or book documentG975 — Full Word Study →. 13Thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → seaθάλασσαthalassa — Sea; large body of salt waterG2281 — Full Word Study → gave upἔδωκενedōken — to give, grant, or bestowG1325 — Full Word Study → itsαὐτῇautē — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → deadνεκροὺςnekrous — dead, lifeless, corpseG3498 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → Deathθάνατοςthanatos — Death; the state or condition of being deadG2288 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → Hadesᾅδηςhadēs — The abode of the dead; the realm of the departedG86 — Full Word Study → gave upἔδωκανedōkan — to give, grant, or bestowG1325 — Full Word Study → their deadνεκροὺςnekrous — dead, lifeless, corpseG3498 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → each one was judgedἐκρίθησανekrithēsan — To judge, evaluate, or decideG2919 — Full Word Study → according toκατὰkata — according to, down along, againstG2596 — Full Word Study → hisαὐτῶνautōn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → deedsἔργαerga — Work, deed, or action; labor or taskG2041 — Full Word Study →. 14ThenΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → Deathθάνατοςthanatos — Death; the state or condition of being deadG2288 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → Hadesᾅδηςhadēs — The abode of the dead; the realm of the departedG86 — Full Word Study → were thrownἐβλήθησανeblēthēsan — to throw, cast, or hurl with forceG906 — Full Word Study → intoεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → lakeλίμνηνlimnēn — A lake or large body of waterG3041 — Full Word Study → of fireπυρόςpyros — Fire; flame; burningG4442 — Full Word Study →. Thisοὗτοςhoutos — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → isἐστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → secondδεύτερόςdeuteros — second in order or time; secondlyG1208 — Full Word Study → deathθάνατοςthanatos — Death; the state or condition of being deadG2288 — Full Word Study →thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → lakeλίμνηlimnē — A lake or large body of waterG3041 — Full Word Study → ofτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → fireπυρόςpyros — Fire; flame; burningG4442 — Full Word Study →. 15Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → ifεἴei — if; conditional conjunction introducing hypothetical or contingent circumstancesG1487 — Full Word Study → anyoneτιςtis — a certain one; some; anyone; an indefinite pronounG5100 — Full Word Study → was foundεὑρέθηheurethē — to find, discover, or obtainG2147 — Full Word Study → whose name was not written inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτῇtē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Bookβίβλῳbiblō — book; written document or scrollG976 — Full Word Study → of Lifeζωῆςzōēs — Life, living existence, vitalityG2222 — Full Word Study →, he was thrownἐβλήθηeblēthē — to throw, cast, or hurl with forceG906 — Full Word Study → intoεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → lakeλίμνηνlimnēn — A lake or large body of waterG3041 — Full Word Study → of fireπυρόςpyros — Fire; flame; burningG4442 — Full Word Study →.
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Chapter Overview

Revelation 20 presents John's vision of the final chapters of human history and the eternal judgment of God. The chapter describes Satan's binding during the millennial reign of Christ, the resurrection and reward of the faithful, Satan's final rebellion and defeat, and the Great White Throne Judgment where all the dead stand before God. This passage is foundational to Christian eschatology and assures believers that evil will ultimately be conquered, righteousness will be vindicated, and God's justice will be perfectly executed.

Satan's Binding and the Millennial Reign (Verses 1-3)

John witnesses an angel descending from heaven with the authority to imprison Satan himself. The key of the bottomless pit and the great chain symbolize divine power over the realm of darkness. Satan, identified by his many names—the dragon, the old serpent, the Devil—is seized and bound for a thousand years. During this period, he is prevented from deceiving the nations. This binding does not annihilate Satan but restrains his influence, ensuring that for this era, his deceptive power over humanity is severely limited. The temporary nature of this imprisonment (till the thousand years should be fulfilled) reminds us that God's timeline is precise and purposeful.

Application: Even in our present age, believers can take comfort knowing that Satan's ultimate defeat is certain. Though he remains active now, his authority is already broken through Christ's resurrection, and his final imprisonment awaits.

The First Resurrection and the Saints' Reward (Verses 4-6)

John sees thrones occupied by those given judgment—authority to rule. Prominently featured are the faithful martyrs who refused to worship the beast or receive his mark. These saints lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years. Verse 5 clarifies that the rest of the dead lived not again until the thousand years were finished, and identifies this as the first resurrection. This resurrection refers not to physical resuscitation alone but to the spiritual triumph and exaltation of believers—those united with Christ in His victory. Verse 6 pronounces a special blessing upon those who participate in this first resurrection: they are blessed and holy, protected from the second death (eternal separation from God), and elevated to serve as priests of God and of Christ.

Application: Faithfulness to Christ, even unto death, carries eternal reward and dignity. Believers are called to endure, knowing that our present sufferings cannot compare with the glory awaiting us.

Satan's Final Rebellion and Defeat (Verses 7-10)

When the thousand years expire, Satan is released from his prison for a little season. His final act mirrors his first: deception. He gathers the nations Gog and Magog (symbolic of all earthly opposition to God) for one last assault against God's people and the beloved city (Jerusalem, or the church). The rebellion is swiftly and decisively crushed: fire came down from God out of heaven, and devoured them. Satan himself is cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where he will be tormented day and night for ever and ever, alongside the beast and false prophet. This is the final, eternal judgment of evil.

Application: Evil's final rebellion, though fierce, is powerless against God. Believers need not fear the future; victory belongs to Christ.

The Great White Throne Judgment (Verses 11-15)

John beholds a great white throne and the One seated upon it. The very fabric of creation—earth and heaven—flees from His presence, unable to endure His holiness. All the dead, small and great, stand before this throne. The books are opened (records of deeds), and the book of life is consulted. The judgment is righteous: each person is judged according to their works. Those not found written in the book of life face the second death—eternal separation from God in the lake of fire.

Application: This passage underscores the seriousness of our spiritual state. Assurance comes through faith in Christ and registration in the book of life.

Application for Today

Revelation 20 calls us to vigilance and hope. Though we live in an age when Satan still roams, his defeat is assured. Our task is to remain faithful, to live as those already resurrected in Christ, and to share the gospel so others might have their names written in the book of life.

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