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Revelation 22:16–17

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Revelation 22:16

16I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.

Revelation 22:17

17And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.

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Revelation 22:16

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

testify

To bear witness, declare solemnly, or give evidence of something known.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

root

The part of a plant fixed in the earth; figuratively, the origin, cause, foundation, ancestor, or source of growth; also, to take root or eradicate.

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

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star

A person, sign, or figure represented or compared to a star; the verse itself identifies the application.

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

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Revelation 22:17

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bride

A figurative title for the one presented as the Lamb's wife.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

whosoever

Whoever; any person who, without restriction in the stated class.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

take

To receive, seize, carry, accept, choose, or lay hold of, with the exact sense determined by context.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

water

The common liquid necessary for life; as a verb, to supply with water, irrigate, or cause to drink.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

freely

Without payment, restraint, compulsion, or reserve; willingly or generously, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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From verse 16

  1. Revelation 5:5
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  2. 2 Peter 1:19
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  3. Isaiah 11:1
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  4. Revelation 1:4
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  5. Romans 1:3–4
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From verse 17

  1. John 4:14
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  2. Revelation 21:6
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  3. Isaiah 55:1–3
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  4. John 7:37
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  5. Isaiah 12:3
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