Revelation 1:7

King James Version:

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Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they [also] which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Look! He is coming with the clouds!
Every eye will see him,
including those who pierced him;
and all the tribes of the Land will mourn him.

Yes! Amen!

Berean Standard Bible:

Behold, He is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see Him—even those who pierced Him. And all the tribes of the earth will mourn because of Him. So shall it be! Amen.

American Standard Version:

Behold, he cometh with the clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they that pierced him; and all the tribes of the earth shall mourn over him. Even so, Amen.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Behold^{G2400}, he cometh^{G2064} with^{G3326} clouds^{G3507}; and^{G2532} every^{G3956} eye^{G3788} shall see^{G3700} him^{G846}, and^{G2532} they also which^{G3748} pierced^{G1574} him^{G846}: and^{G2532} all^{G3956} kindreds^{G5443} of the earth^{G1093} shall wail^{G2875} because^{G1909} of him^{G846}. Even so^{G3483}, Amen^{G281}.

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Commentary for Revelation 1:7

Revelation 1:7 is a verse from the book of Revelation, the final book of the New Testament, traditionally attributed to John the Apostle. This book is apocalyptic literature, characterized by vivid imagery and symbolism, and is believed to have been written during a time of persecution of early Christians, possibly under the reign of the Roman Emperor Domitian (81-96 AD).

The verse speaks of the second coming of Jesus Christ, a central theme in Christian eschatology. The imagery of "coming with clouds" echoes the portrayal of the Son of Man in Daniel 7:13-14 and alludes to Jesus' own predictions of his return, as recorded in the Gospels (e.g., Matthew 24:30). The statement that "every eye shall see him" suggests a universal, undeniable event that transcends geographical and cultural boundaries.

The reference to "they also which pierced him" is a direct allusion to the Crucifixion and those responsible for Jesus' death. This phrase may have held particular significance for the original audience, reminding them of the culpability of both the Jewish leaders and the Roman authorities in Jesus' execution.

The verse concludes with the reaction of "all kindreds of the earth" to Christ's return—wailing or mourning. This reflects the belief that those who have not accepted Christ as Lord and Savior will face judgment and therefore mourn at his coming. The final "Even so, Amen" serves as an affirmation of the truthfulness and certainty of the prophecy. It reinforces the solemnity and the assured expectation of Christ's return among believers.

In summary, Revelation 1:7 encapsulates the Christian hope of the second coming of Christ, a future event that will be visible and unmistakable to all. It serves as a reminder of human accountability before God, particularly for those who rejected Christ, and it underscores the gravity of the final judgment that will accompany his return. The verse concludes with a firm endorsement of these truths, inviting faith and watchfulness among believers.

*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model

Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. 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.
   
2. Strong's Number: G2064
   There are 604 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἔρχομαι
   Transliteration: érchomai
   Pronunciation: el'-tho
   Description: middle voice of a primary verb (used only in the present and imperfect tenses, the others being supplied by a kindred (middle voice) , or (active) , which do not otherwise occur); to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively):--accompany, appear, bring, come, enter, fall out, go, grow, X light, X next, pass, resort, be set.
   
3. Strong's Number: G3326
   There are 445 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: μετά
   Transliteration: metá
   Pronunciation: met-ah'
   Description: a primary preposition (often used adverbially); properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with which it is joined; occupying an intermediate position between ἀπό or ἐκ and εἰς or πρός; less intimate than ἐν and less close than σύν):--after(-ward), X that he again, against, among, X and, + follow, hence, hereafter, in, of, (up-)on, + our, X and setting, since, (un-)to, + together, when, with (+ -out). Often used in composition, in substantially the same relations of participation or proximity, and transfer or sequence.
   
4. Strong's Number: G3507
   There are 22 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: νεφέλη
   Transliteration: nephélē
   Pronunciation: nef-el'-ay
   Description: from νέφος; properly, cloudiness, i.e. (concretely) a cloud:--cloud.
   
5. 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.
   
6. Strong's Number: G3956
   There are 1075 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: πᾶς
   Transliteration: pâs
   Pronunciation: pas
   Description: including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole:--all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.
   
7. Strong's Number: G3788
   There are 86 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ὀφθαλμός
   Transliteration: ophthalmós
   Pronunciation: of-thal-mos'
   Description: from ὀπτάνομαι; the eye (literally or figuratively); by implication, vision; figuratively, envy (from the jealous side-glance):--eye, sight.
   
8. Strong's Number: G3700
   There are 57 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ὀπτάνομαι
   Transliteration: optánomai
   Pronunciation: op'-tom-ahee
   Description: a (middle voice) prolonged form of the primary (middle voice) ; which is used for it in certain tenses; and both as alternate of ὁράω; to gaze (i.e. with wide-open eyes, as at something remarkable; and thus differing from βλέπω, which denotes simply voluntary observation; and from εἴδω, which expresses merely mechanical, passive or casual vision; while θεάομαι, and still more emphatically its intensive θεωρέω, signifies an earnest but more continued inspection; and σκοπέω a watching from a distance):--appear, look, see, shew self.
   
9. Strong's Number: G846
   There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: αὐτός
   Transliteration: autós
   Pronunciation: ow-tos'
   Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ.
   
10. Strong's Number: G3748
    There are 148 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὅστις
    Transliteration: hóstis
    Pronunciation: hot'-ee
    Description: from ὅς and τὶς; which some, i.e. any that; also (definite) which same:--X and (they), (such) as, (they) that, in that they, what(-soever), whereas ye, (they) which, who(-soever). Compare ὅτι.
    
11. Strong's Number: G1574
    There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐκκεντέω
    Transliteration: ekkentéō
    Pronunciation: ek-ken-teh'-o
    Description: from ἐκ and the base of κέντρον; to transfix:--pierce.
    
12. Strong's Number: G5443
    There are 23 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: φυλή
    Transliteration: phylḗ
    Pronunciation: foo-lay'
    Description: from φύω (compare φύλλον); an offshoot, i.e. race or clan:--kindred, tribe.
    
13. Strong's Number: G1093
    There are 226 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: γῆ
    Transliteration: gē
    Pronunciation: ghay
    Description: contracted from a primary word; soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants in each application):--country, earth(-ly), ground, land, world.
    
14. Strong's Number: G2875
    There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: κόπτω
    Transliteration: kóptō
    Pronunciation: kop'-to
    Description: a primary verb; to "chop"; specially, to beat the breast in grief:--cut down, lament, mourn, (be-)wail. Compare the base of τομώτερος.
    
15. Strong's Number: G1909
    There are 790 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐπί
    Transliteration: epí
    Pronunciation: ep-ee'
    Description: a primary preposition; properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with the dative case) at, on, etc.; of direction (with the accusative case) towards, upon, etc.:--about (the times), above, after, against, among, as long as (touching), at, beside, X have charge of, (be-, (where-))fore, in (a place, as much as, the time of, -to), (because) of, (up-)on (behalf of), over, (by, for) the space of, through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), with. In compounds it retains essentially the same import, at, upon, etc. (literally or figuratively).
    
16. Strong's Number: G3483
    There are 29 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ναί
    Transliteration: naí
    Pronunciation: nahee
    Description: a primary particle of strong affirmation; yes:--even so, surely, truth, verily, yea, yes.
    
17. 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.