Revelation 1:18

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

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

Complete Jewish Bible:

the Living One. I was dead, but look! — I am alive forever and ever! And I hold the keys to Death and Sh’ol.

Berean Standard Bible:

the Living One. I was dead, and behold, now I am alive forever and ever! And I hold the keys of Death and of Hades.

American Standard Version:

and the Living one; and I was dead, and behold, I am alive for evermore, and I have the keys of death and of Hades.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

^{G2532} I am he that liveth^{G2198}, and^{G2532} was^{G1096} dead^{G3498}; and^{G2532}, behold^{G2400}, I am^{G1510} alive^{G2198} for^{G1519} evermore^{G165}{G165}, Amen^{G281}; and^{G2532} have^{G2192} the keys^{G2807} of hell^{G86} and^{G2532} of death^{G2288}.

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Commentary for Revelation 1:18

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: G2532
   There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: καί
   Transliteration: kaí
   Pronunciation: kahee
   Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
   
2. Strong's Number: G2198
   There are 127 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ζάω
   Transliteration: záō
   Pronunciation: dzah'-o
   Description: a primary verb; to live (literally or figuratively):--life(-time), (a-)live(-ly), quick.
   
3. Strong's Number: G1096
   There are 636 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: γίνομαι
   Transliteration: gínomai
   Pronunciation: ghin'-om-ahee
   Description: a prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.):--arise, be assembled, be(-come, -fall, -have self), be brought (to pass), (be) come (to pass), continue, be divided, draw, be ended, fall, be finished, follow, be found, be fulfilled, + God forbid, grow, happen, have, be kept, be made, be married, be ordained to be, partake, pass, be performed, be published, require, seem, be showed, X soon as it was, sound, be taken, be turned, use, wax, will, would, be wrought.
   
4. Strong's Number: G3498
   There are 123 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: νεκρός
   Transliteration: nekrós
   Pronunciation: nek-ros'
   Description: from an apparently primary (a corpse); dead (literally or figuratively; also as noun):--dead.
   
5. Strong's Number: G2400
   There are 204 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἰδού
   Transliteration: idoú
   Pronunciation: id-oo'
   Description: second person singular imperative middle voice of εἴδω; used as imperative lo!; --behold, lo, see.
   
6. Strong's Number: G1510
   There are 137 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: εἰμί
   Transliteration: eimí
   Pronunciation: i-mee'
   Description: the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when emphatic):--am, have been, X it is I, was. See also εἶ, εἴην, εἶναι, εἰσί, ἦν, ἔσομαι, ἐσμέν, ἐστέ, ἐστί, κέρδος, ἴσθι, ὦ.
   
7. Strong's Number: G1519
   There are 1513 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: εἰς
   Transliteration: eis
   Pronunciation: ice
   Description: a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases:--(abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), …ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
   
8. Strong's Number: G165
   There are 228 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: αἰών
   Transliteration: aiṓn
   Pronunciation: ahee-ohn'
   Description: from the same as ἀεί; properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity (also past); by implication, the world; specially (Jewish) a Messianic period (present or future):--age, course, eternal, (for) ever(-more), (n-)ever, (beginning of the , while the) world (began, without end). Compare χρόνος.
   
9. Strong's Number: G281
   There are 208 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἀμήν
   Transliteration: amḗn
   Pronunciation: am-ane'
   Description: of Hebrew origin (אָמֵן); properly, firm, i.e. (figuratively) trustworthy; adverbially, surely (often as interjection, so be it):--amen, verily.
   
10. Strong's Number: G2192
    There are 628 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἔχω
    Transliteration: échō
    Pronunciation: skheh'-o
    Description: a primary verb; to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition):--be (able, X hold, possessed with), accompany, + begin to amend, can(+ -not), X conceive, count, diseased, do + eat, + enjoy, + fear, following, have, hold, keep, + lack, + go to law, lie, + must needs, + of necessity, + need, next, + recover, + reign, + rest, + return, X sick, take for, + tremble, + uncircumcised, use.
    
11. Strong's Number: G2807
    There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: κλείς
    Transliteration: kleís
    Pronunciation: klice
    Description: from κλείω; a key (as shutting a lock), literally or figuratively:--key.
    
12. Strong's Number: G86
    There are 184 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ᾅδης
    Transliteration: háidēs
    Pronunciation: hah'-dace
    Description: from Α (as negative particle) and εἴδω; properly, unseen, i.e. "Hades" or the place (state) of departed souls:--grave, hell.
    
13. Strong's Number: G2288
    There are 106 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: θάνατος
    Transliteration: thánatos
    Pronunciation: than'-at-os
    Description: from θνήσκω; (properly, an adjective used as a noun) death (literally or figuratively):--X deadly, (be…) death.