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Revelation 1:14–18

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Revelation 1:14

14His head and his hairs were white like wool, as white as snow; and his eyes were as a flame of fire;

Revelation 1:15

15And his feet like unto fine brass, as if they burned in a furnace; and his voice as the sound of many waters.

Revelation 1:16

16And 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.

Revelation 1:17

17And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying unto me, Fear not; I am the first and the last:

Revelation 1:18

18I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.

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DEFINED WORDS

Revelation 1:14

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

head

The upper part of the body; a chief, source, summit, or leading position.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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hairs

Individual strands growing from the skin.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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like

Similar or of the same kind; in the same manner; likely; or, as a verb, to please.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

wool

Wool used in the verse as a comparison for whiteness, softness, or what a worm consumes.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

eyes

The organs of sight; by extension, sight, attention, judgment, or presence, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

fire

Flame and burning heat; figuratively, fiery trial, judgment, zeal, or anger; to kindle or burn.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828

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Revelation 1:15

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like

Similar or of the same kind; in the same manner; likely; or, as a verb, to please.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

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fine

Pure or refined; of excellent quality; also a payment imposed as a penalty, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Bullokar 1616 · Skeat 1893

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burned

Consumed with fire; scorched or dried with fire or heat; baked or hardened in the fire.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828

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furnace

An enclosed place or oven for intense heat; figuratively, severe trial or affliction.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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sound

Sound: an audible noise, voice, report, or message; as an adjective, healthy, whole, firm, or free from error; as a verb, to make a noise, play or blow an instrument, or give a signal.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (alignment witness) · Webster 1828

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many

A great number; numerous persons or things.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

DEFINED WORDS

Revelation 1:16

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right

Straight, correct, just, proper, or belonging to a lawful claim; also the opposite of left.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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hand

The part of the body at the end of the arm; figuratively, power, possession, aid, or agency.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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stars

Lights in the heavens; also figures of rulers, angels, or persons, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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out

Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

mouth

The opening used for eating and speaking; also an opening, edge, command, or testimony by extension.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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sharp

Having a keen edge or point; acute, piercing, severe, or ready, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

countenance

The face, facial appearance, or look that reveals a person's condition or disposition.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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strength

Power, force, firmness, ability, endurance, or that which gives support.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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Revelation 1:17

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fell

Fell or dropped down; as an adjective, fierce or cruel; as a noun, an animal skin, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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dead

Without life; deprived of life; also lifeless, inactive, insensible, or separated from a former state by figure.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

right

Straight, correct, just, proper, or belonging to a lawful claim; also the opposite of left.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

hand

The part of the body at the end of the arm; figuratively, power, possession, aid, or agency.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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Fear

Alarm or dread; reverent awe; as a verb, to be afraid, revere, or cause fear.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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first

Before all others in time, place, order, rank, or importance; the beginning or earliest.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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last

At the end or after all others; latest or final. As a verb, to continue or endure.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

DEFINED WORDS

Revelation 1:18

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

dead

Without life; deprived of life; also lifeless, inactive, insensible, or separated from a former state by figure.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

alive

Living; having life; not dead. By extension, continuing in life, force, or activity.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

evermore

Always; at all times. Always; eternally.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

keys

Instruments used to open or shut locks; by figure, authority or means to open, shut, admit, or restrain.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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From verse 14

  1. Daniel 10:6
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  2. Daniel 7:9
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  3. Revelation 19:12
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  4. Revelation 2:18
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  5. Matthew 28:3
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From verse 15

  1. Ezekiel 43:2
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  2. Daniel 10:6
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  3. Revelation 14:2
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  4. Revelation 19:6
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  5. Revelation 2:18
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From verse 16

  1. Hebrews 4:12
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  2. Revelation 2:12
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  3. Revelation 19:15
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  4. Revelation 2:16
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  5. Ephesians 6:17
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From verse 17

  1. Isaiah 44:6
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  2. Daniel 10:8–10
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  3. Revelation 22:13
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  4. Daniel 8:17–18
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  5. Isaiah 41:4
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From verse 18

  1. Romans 6:9
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  2. Hebrews 7:25
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  3. Romans 14:8–9
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  4. Psalms 68:20
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  5. Isaiah 22:22
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