Revelation 16:2
King James Version
6 Jun 2026
“And the first went, and poured out his vial upon the earth; and there fell a noisome and grievous sore upon the men which had the mark of the beast, and upon them which worshipped his image.”
πονηρός
Evil, wicked, bad. Poneros. Deliver us from the evil one. The evil one has a name but no ultimate power. He operates only within the limits God permits. His defeat is certain.
πρῶτος
first
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πρῶτος
First, foremost, chief. Protos. The first shall be last and the last first. God constantly reverses human rankings. What the world considers great God may consider least.
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ἐκχέω
poured out
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ἐκχέω
To pour out, to shed. Ekcheo. I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh. Pentecost was the fulfilment of Joel's prophecy. The Spirit is still being poured out today.
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γῆ
earth,
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γῆ
Earth, land, soil, ground. Ge. The earth is the LORD's and everything in it. Creation belongs to its Creator. We are stewards not owners of what God has made.
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ἔχω
having
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ἔχω
To have, to hold, to possess. I have learned in whatever state I am to be content. Contentment is not about having more but appreciating what you have.
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κακός
harm
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κακός
worthless (intrinsically, such; whereas G4190 (πονηρός) properly refers to effects), i.e. (subjectively) depraved, or (objectively) injurious
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εἰκών
image
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εἰκών
Image, likeness, representation. Jesus is the image of the invisible God. In Him we see exactly what God is like.
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προσκυνέω
worshiping
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προσκυνέω
to fawn or crouch to, i.e. (literally or figuratively) prostrate oneself in homage (do reverence to, adore)
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χάραγμα
mark
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χάραγμα
a scratch or etching, i.e. stamp (as a badge of servitude), or scupltured figure (statue)
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ἕλκος
a sore
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ἕλκος
an ulcer (as if drawn together)
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φιάλη
bowl
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φιάλη
a broad shallow cup ("phial")
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θηρίον
beast
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θηρίον
a dangerous animal
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