Revelation 16:12
King James Version
6 Jun 2026
“And the sixth angel poured out his vial upon the great river Euphrates; and the water thereof was dried up, that the way of the kings of the east might be prepared.”
ὁδός
Not a way among many ways. The way. In the ancient world, hodos meant a road that had been walked and proven. Jesus is not giving directions — He is saying: I am the road itself. Walk in Me and you will arrive.
ἵνα
so that
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ἵνα
That, in order that, so that. Hina. For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son in order that whoever believes in Him should not perish. The purpose of the cross is clear.
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μέγας
great
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μέγας
Great, large, important. Megas. A great door and effectual is opened. God opens great doors. Do not settle for small thinking about a great God. He works on a grand scale.
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ἥλιος
of the 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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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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ποταμός
river
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ποταμός
River, flowing water. Potamos. A river of the water of life. The river flows from the throne. The source of everything life-giving is the presence of God.
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ξηραίνω
was dried up
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ξηραίνω
To dry up, to wither. What is fruitless before Jesus will wither. What is fruitful before Him will flourish.
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ἑτοιμάζω
may be prepared
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ἑτοιμάζω
To prepare, to make ready. Prepare the way of the Lord. God always sends preparation before His great works.
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ὕδωρ
water
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ὕδωρ
water (as if rainy) literally or figuratively
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φιάλη
bowl
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φιάλη
a broad shallow cup ("phial")
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Εὐφράτης
Euphrates,
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Εὐφράτης
Euphrates, a river of Asia
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