Revelation 1:16
King James Version
6 Jun 2026
“And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth went a sharp twoedged sword: and his countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength.”
δύναμις
The root of our word dynamite. But dunamis is not explosive destruction — it is the inherent ability to accomplish what needs to be done. Jesus says you will receive this power. Not work for it, earn it or deserve it. Receive it. The Holy Spirit is not a reward. He is a gift.
χείρ
hand
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χείρ
Hand. Cheir. Into Your hands I commit my spirit. The hands that made the universe were the hands that were nailed to the cross. He gave everything including His hands.
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στόμα
mouth
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στόμα
the mouth (as if a gash in the face); by implication, language (and its relations); figuratively, an opening (in the earth); specially, the front or edge (of a weapon)
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ἥλιος
sun
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ἥλιος
Sun. Helios. The righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. What Jesus looked like at the transfiguration is a preview of resurrection glory.
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ῥομφαία
a sword
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ῥομφαία
Sword. Rhomphaia. A sword will pierce your own soul too. Simeon said this to Mary. Following God does not protect from pain. It gives meaning and purpose to it.
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ὄψις
face
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ὄψις
Outward appearance, face, surface. Do not judge by appearances but judge with right judgment. God looks at the heart. We must learn to look deeper too.
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ἔχω
He is holding
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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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φαίνω
shining
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φαίνω
to lighten (shine), i.e. show (transitive or intransitive, literal or figurative)
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δεξιός
right
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δεξιός
the right side or (feminine) hand (as that which usually takes)
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ἐκπορεύομαι
is going forth
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ἐκπορεύομαι
to depart, be discharged, proceed, project
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ὀξύς
sharp
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ὀξύς
keen; by analogy, rapid
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δίστομος
two-edged
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δίστομος
double-edged
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