Revelation 2:6

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

But this thou hast, that thou hatest the deeds of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate.

Complete Jewish Bible:

But you have this in your favor: you hate what the Nicolaitans do — I hate it too.

Berean Standard Bible:

But you have this to your credit: You hate the works of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate.

American Standard Version:

But this thou hast, that thou hatest the works of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

But{G235} this{G5124} thou hast{G2192}, that{G3754} thou hatest{G3404} the deeds{G2041} of the Nicolaitans{G3531}, which{G3739} I also{G2504} hate{G3404}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Psalms 101:3

  • I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; [it] shall not cleave to me.

2 John 1:9

  • Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son.

2 John 1:10

  • ¶ If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into [your] house, neither bid him God speed:

Revelation 2:14

  • But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication.

Revelation 2:15

  • So hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which thing I hate.

Psalms 26:5

  • I have hated the congregation of evil doers; and will not sit with the wicked.

Psalms 139:21

  • Do not I hate them, O LORD, that hate thee? and am not I grieved with those that rise up against thee?

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Commentary for Revelation 2:6

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

  1. Strong's Number: G235
    There are 635 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀλλά
    Transliteration: allá
    Pronunciation: al-lah'
    Description: neuter plural of ἄλλος; properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations):--and, but (even), howbeit, indeed, nay, nevertheless, no, notwithstanding, save, therefore, yea, yet.
  2. Strong's Number: G5124
    There are 303 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: τοῦτο
    Transliteration: toûto
    Pronunciation: too'-to
    Description: neuter singular nominative or accusative case of οὗτος; that thing:--here (-unto), it, partly, self(-same), so, that (intent), the same, there(-fore, -unto), this, thus, where(-fore).
  3. 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.
  4. Strong's Number: G3754
    There are 1189 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὅτι
    Transliteration: hóti
    Pronunciation: hot'-ee
    Description: neuter of ὅστις as conjunction; demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because:--as concerning that, as though, because (that), for (that), how (that), (in) that, though, why.
  5. Strong's Number: G3404
    There are 38 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μισέω
    Transliteration: miséō
    Pronunciation: mis-eh'-o
    Description: from a primary (hatred); to detest (especially to persecute); by extension, to love less:--hate(-ful).
  6. Strong's Number: G2041
    There are 161 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἔργον
    Transliteration: érgon
    Pronunciation: er'-gon
    Description: from a primary (but obsolete) (to work); toil (as an effort or occupation); by implication, an act:--deed, doing, labour, work.
  7. Strong's Number: G3531
    There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: Νικολαΐτης
    Transliteration: Nikolaḯtēs
    Pronunciation: nik-ol-ah-ee'-tace
    Description: from Νικόλαος; a Nicolaïte, i.e. adherent of Nicolaüs:--Nicolaitane.
  8. 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.
  9. Strong's Number: G2504
    There are 68 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: κἀγώ
    Transliteration: kagṓ
    Pronunciation: kam-eh'
    Description: from καί and ἐγώ; so also the dative case , and accusative case and (or also, even, etc.) I, (to) me:--(and, even, even so, so) I (also, in like wise), both me, me also.