Revelation 9:3
King James Version
28 Jul 2026
“And there came out of the smoke locusts upon the earth: and unto them was given power, as the scorpions of the earth have power.”
καπνός
Smoke, vapor. Kapnós. Smoke marks both judgment and worship throughout Scripture, rising from altars and filling temples. What you offer, rises.
ἐξέρχομαι
came forth
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ἐξέρχομαι
To go out, come forth, depart. Exerchomai. Jesus regularly withdrew from crowds to pray, and sent his disciples out into the world. Movement is often the shape of obedience. Go when you are sent.
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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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δίδωμι
was given
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δίδωμι
To give, to grant, to bestow. Didomi. God so loved the world that He gave. Giving is the language of love. The greatest gift is always the giver themselves.
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ἐξουσία
power
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ἐξουσία
Authority, right, power. Exousia. All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Jesus delegates His authority to His church. We operate under His commission.
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σκορπίος
scorpions
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σκορπίος
Scorpion. Skorpios. Jesus gave his disciples authority to tread on scorpions and over all the power of the enemy. What threatens you has already been placed underfoot.
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