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Revelation 22:3–7

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Revelation 22:3

3And there shall be no more curse: but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it; and his servants shall serve him:

Revelation 22:4

4And they shall see his face; and his name shall be in their foreheads.

Revelation 22:5

5And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God giveth them light: and they shall reign for ever and ever.

Revelation 22:6

6And he said unto me, These sayings are faithful and true: and the Lord God of the holy prophets sent his angel to shew unto his servants the things which must shortly be done.

Revelation 22:7

7Behold, I come quickly: blessed is he that keepeth the sayings of the prophecy of this book.

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DEFINED WORDS

Revelation 22:3

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

curse

To utter a wish of evil against one; to imprecate evil upon; to call for mischief or injury to fall upon; to execrate.

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

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

but

But; marking a contrast or qualification in the sentence.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

God

A deity or object of worship; when referring to the LORD, the one true God.

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

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servants

Persons who serve, labour for, obey, or attend another.

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

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serve

To work for, obey, attend, minister to, worship, or fulfil a purpose.

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

DEFINED WORDS

Revelation 22:4

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

see

To perceive with the eyes; to behold, observe, understand, consider, experience, or take heed, according to context.

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

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name

A word or appellation by which a person or thing is known; also reputation, character, authority, remembrance, or the person represented, according to context.

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

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foreheads

The parts of the face above the eyes and below the hairline.

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

DEFINED WORDS

Revelation 22:5

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

need

Want: occasion for something; necessity; a state that requires supply or relief.

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

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light

Visible brightness; something that gives illumination; not heavy; to kindle, illuminate, or come down upon, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

Lord

A title of authority applied here to God, Christ, or a male master or ruler, according to the verse.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

God

A deity or object of worship; when referring to the LORD, the one true God.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

reign

To rule as a king or exercise sovereign authority; also the period or exercise of such rule.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

ever

At any time; always; continually; or forever, according to context.

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

DEFINED WORDS

Revelation 22:6

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

said

Spoke, declared, reported, commanded, or expressed in words.

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

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faithful

Steadfast in truth, duty, promise, or allegiance; trustworthy and true.

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

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true

Conforming to fact, reality, or a right standard; faithful, genuine, correct, or dependable.

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

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

Lord

A title of authority applied here to God, Christ, or a male master or ruler, according to the verse.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

God

A deity or object of worship; when referring to the LORD, the one true God.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

holy

Belonging to God or set apart for him; sacred; morally pure. Applied to God, it expresses his perfect purity; in Holy Ghost or Holy Spirit, it identifies the Spirit of God.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

prophets

Especially, an inspired teacher; He that prophesies.

Meaning drawn from: Cawdrey 1604 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Skeat 1893

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

shew

To show; to make visible, reveal, declare, or make known.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

servants

Persons who serve, labour for, obey, or attend another.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

done

Performed; executed; finished; a word by which agreement to a proposal is expressed.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Revelation 22:7

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

quickly

Speedily, promptly, soon, or without delay.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

blessed

Favored by God; happy or spiritually prosperous; or praised, according to context.

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

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From verse 3

  1. Matthew 25:21
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  2. Revelation 21:3–4
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  3. John 12:26
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  4. Revelation 7:15–17
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  5. John 14:3
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From verse 4

  1. Matthew 5:8
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  2. Revelation 14:1
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  3. Revelation 3:12
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  4. 1 John 3:2–3
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  5. Hebrews 12:14
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From verse 5

  1. Daniel 7:18
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  2. Isaiah 60:19–20
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  3. Revelation 20:4
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  4. 1 Peter 1:3–4
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  5. Daniel 7:27
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From verse 6

  1. Revelation 1:1
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  2. Revelation 21:5
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  3. Revelation 19:9
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  4. Romans 1:2
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  5. 2 Peter 1:21
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From verse 7

  1. Revelation 1:3
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  2. Revelation 3:11
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  3. Revelation 22:20
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  4. Revelation 22:12
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  5. Revelation 22:9–10
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