Revelation 16:14

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

For they are the spirits of devils, working miracles, [which] go forth unto the kings of the earth and of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almighty.

Complete Jewish Bible:

They are miracle-working demonic spirits which go out to the kings of the whole inhabited world to assemble them for the War of the Great Day of Adonai-Tzva’ot.

Berean Standard Bible:

These are demonic spirits that perform signs and go out to all the kings of the earth, to assemble them for battle on the great day of God the Almighty.

American Standard Version:

for they are spirits of demons, working signs; which go forth unto the kings of the whole world, to gather them together unto the war of the great day of God, the Almighty.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

For^{G1063} they are^{G1526} the spirits^{G4151} of devils^{G1142}, working^{G4160} miracles^{G4592}, which go forth^{G1607}^{G3739}^{G1607} unto^{G1909} the kings^{G935} of the earth^{G1093} and^{G2532} of the whole^{G3650} world^{G3625}, to gather^{G4863} them^{G846} to^{G1519} the battle^{G4171} of that^{G1565} great^{G3173} day^{G2250} of God^{G2316} Almighty^{G3841}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Revelation 17:14

¶ These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with him [are] called, and chosen, and faithful.

1 Timothy 4:1

¶ Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;

Revelation 20:8

And shall go out to deceive the nations which are in the four quarters of the earth, Gog and Magog, to gather them together to battle: the number of whom [is] as the sand of the sea.

James 3:15

This wisdom descendeth not from above, but [is] earthly, sensual, devilish.

1 John 5:19

[And] we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness.

Revelation 16:16

And he gathered them together into a place called in the Hebrew tongue Armageddon.

2 Corinthians 11:13

For such [are] false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ.

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Commentary for Revelation 16:14

Revelation 16:14 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 symbolism and visions, and is believed to have been written during a time of Christian persecution, possibly under the reign of Roman Emperor Domitian around 95-96 AD. The verse is part of a larger passage describing the pouring out of seven bowls of God's wrath, which are judgments upon the Earth in a series of cataclysmic events.

In the specific context of Revelation 16:14, the verse speaks of "spirits of devils" that perform miracles to deceive the rulers of the Earth. These spirits are depicted as gathering the kings of the Earth and their armies to a place called Armageddon for a final battle against the forces of good. The "great day of God Almighty" refers to the ultimate confrontation between good and evil, often interpreted as the final judgment or the culmination of human history as we know it.

The themes present in this verse include the cosmic struggle between divine forces and satanic forces, the use of deception and miraculous signs to lead people astray, and the sovereignty of God over human affairs. It reflects the dualistic view common in Jewish and Christian apocalyptic writings, where earthly events are seen as a reflection of a larger, unseen spiritual battle. The historical context suggests that the author was addressing a persecuted Christian community, offering them comfort and hope by assuring them of God's ultimate triumph over evil and the temporary nature of their suffering. The verse also serves as a warning against being misled by false prophets or leaders who claim divine authority but are, in fact, agents of deception.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

Strong's Number: G1063
There are 1016 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: γάρ
Transliteration: gár
Pronunciation: gar
Description: a primary particle; properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles):--and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
Strong's Number: G1526
There are 146 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: εἰσί
Transliteration: eisí
Pronunciation: i-see'
Description: 3rd person plural present indicative of εἰμί; they are:--agree, are, be, dure, X is, were.
Strong's Number: G4151
There are 350 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πνεῦμα
Transliteration: pneûma
Pronunciation: pnyoo'-mah
Description: from πνέω; a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, mental disposition, etc., or (superhuman) an angel, demon, or (divine) God, Christ's spirit, the Holy Spirit:--ghost, life, spirit(-ual, -ually), mind. Compare ψυχή.
Strong's Number: G1142
There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: δαίμων
Transliteration: daímōn
Pronunciation: dah'-ee-mown
Description: from (to distribute fortunes); a dæmon or supernatural spirit (of a bad nature):--devil.
Strong's Number: G4160
There are 519 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ποιέω
Transliteration: poiéō
Pronunciation: poy-eh'-o
Description: apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct):--abide, + agree, appoint, X avenge, + band together, be, bear, + bewray, bring (forth), cast out, cause, commit, + content, continue, deal, + without any delay, (would) do(-ing), execute, exercise, fulfil, gain, give, have, hold, X journeying, keep, + lay wait, + lighten the ship, make, X mean, + none of these things move me, observe, ordain, perform, provide, + have purged, purpose, put, + raising up, X secure, shew, X shoot out, spend, take, tarry, + transgress the law, work, yield. Compare πράσσω.
Strong's Number: G4592
There are 69 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: σημεῖον
Transliteration: sēmeîon
Pronunciation: say-mi'-on
Description: neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of σημαίνω; an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally:--miracle, sign, token, wonder.
Strong's Number: G1607
There are 34 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐκπορεύομαι
Transliteration: ekporeúomai
Pronunciation: ek-por-yoo'-om-ahee
Description: from ἐκ and πορεύομαι; to depart, be discharged, proceed, project:--come (forth, out of), depart, go (forth, out), issue, proceed (out of).
Strong's Number: G3739
There are 1215 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὅς
Transliteration: hós
Pronunciation: ho
Description: probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article ὁ); the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that:--one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also οὗ.
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).
Strong's Number: G935
There are 107 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: βασιλεύς
Transliteration: basileús
Pronunciation: bas-il-yooce'
Description: probably from βάσις (through the notion of a foundation of power); a sovereign (abstractly, relatively, or figuratively):--king.
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.
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.
Strong's Number: G3650
There are 99 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὅλος
Transliteration: hólos
Pronunciation: hol'-os
Description: a primary word; "whole" or "all", i.e. complete (in extent, amount, time or degree), especially (neuter) as noun or adverb:--all, altogether, every whit, + throughout, whole.
Strong's Number: G3625
There are 15 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: οἰκουμένη
Transliteration: oikouménē
Pronunciation: oy-kou-men'-ay
Description: feminine participle present passive of οἰκέω (as noun, by implication, of γῆ); land, i.e. the (terrene part of the) globe; specially, the Roman empire:--earth, world.
Strong's Number: G4863
There are 62 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: συνάγω
Transliteration: synágō
Pronunciation: soon-ag'-o
Description: from σύν and ἄγω; to lead together, i.e. collect or convene; specially, to entertain (hospitably):--+ accompany, assemble (selves, together), bestow, come together, gather (selves together, up, together), lead into, resort, take in.
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.
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).
Strong's Number: G4171
There are 16 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πόλεμος
Transliteration: pólemos
Pronunciation: pol'-em-os
Description: from (to bustle); warfare (literally or figuratively; a single encounter or a series):--battle, fight, war.
Strong's Number: G1565
There are 244 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐκεῖνος
Transliteration: ekeînos
Pronunciation: ek-i'-nos
Description: from ἐκεῖ; that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed:--he, it, the other (same), selfsame, that (same, very), X their, X them, they, this, those. See also οὗτος.
Strong's Number: G3173
There are 185 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: μέγας
Transliteration: mégas
Pronunciation: meg'-as
Description: (including the prolonged forms, feminine , plural , etc.; compare also μέγιστος, μείζων); big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application):--(+ fear) exceedingly, great(-est), high, large, loud, mighty, + (be) sore (afraid), strong, X to years.
Strong's Number: G2250
There are 366 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἡμέρα
Transliteration: hēméra
Pronunciation: hay-mer'-ah
Description: feminine (with ὥρα implied) of a derivative of (to sit; akin to the base of ἑδραῖος) meaning tame, i.e. gentle; day, i.e. (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the parts of both extremes); figuratively, a period (always defined more or less clearly by the context):--age, + alway, (mid-)day (by day, (-ly)), + for ever, judgment, (day) time, while, years.
Strong's Number: G2316
There are 1172 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: θεός
Transliteration: theós
Pronunciation: theh'-os
Description: of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially (with ὁ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very:--X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
Strong's Number: G3841
There are 10 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: παντοκράτωρ
Transliteration: pantokrátōr
Pronunciation: pan-tok-rat'-ore
Description: from πᾶς and κράτος; the all-ruling, i.e. God (as absolute and universal sovereign):--Almighty, Omnipotent.

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