templeναός
naos · Greek Noun
The dwelling place of God’s presence. In the apocalyptic context of Revelation, it signifies the source of divine command and the intersection of heaven and earth.
wrathθυμός
thumos · Greek Noun
The settled, righteous indignation of God against sin and rebellion. It is not an erratic emotional outburst but a holy, judicial response to persistent defiance against His authority.
markχάραγμα
charagma · Greek Noun
A visible sign or identifier indicating ownership or allegiance. In this context, it represents total submission to the antichristian system, distinguishing those who reject God from His people.
beastθηρίον
thērion · Greek Noun
An entity symbolizing a demonic or godless political/religious power that demands worship belonging only to God. It represents the antithesis of the kingdom of God and the Lamb.
worshipedπροσκυνέω
proskuneō · Greek Verb
To treat someone or something with supreme reverence and adoration. Biblically, worship is an act of acknowledging the worthiness of the object, which is reserved exclusively for the Creator.
Holy Oneὅσιος
hosios · Greek Adjective
The quality of being morally perfect, righteous, and completely separated from all evil. It is the core attribute of God’s character, demanding purity from all who approach Him.
judgmentsκρίσις
krisis · Greek Noun
The exercise of divine justice, often involving a sentence passed or the execution of a penalty. In Scripture, these are acts by which God displays His righteousness and sovereignty over the rebellious.
saintsἅγιος
hagios · Greek Noun
Refers to those set apart by God for His service and purposes. In the New Testament, it signifies all believers who are sanctified in Christ Jesus.
prophetsπροφήτης
prophētēs · Greek Noun
Individuals called by God to receive and proclaim His message to His people. They are characterized by their faithfulness to God’s word, often in the face of opposition or persecution.
altarθυσιαστήριον
thysiastērion · Greek Noun
The place where sacrificial offerings were made to God, symbolizing atonement, dedication, and the intersection of heaven and earth. In Revelation, it represents the prayers and sacrifices of the martyrs before God.
the Almightyπαντοκράτωρ
pantokratōr · Greek Adjective
A title expressing God’s absolute authority over all things. It emphasizes His sovereignty, omnipotence, and universal rule as the Creator and Sustainer of the cosmos.
judgmentsκρίσις
krisis · Greek Noun
Refers to God’s righteous decisions and verdicts. They are perfectly aligned with His holy character, justice, and truth, reflecting His fairness in administering retribution or salvation.
plaguesπληγή
plēgē · Greek Noun
Divine acts of severe discipline or retribution, often sent by God to judge sin, call the wicked to repentance, or demonstrate His sovereign power over creation.
repentμετανοέω
metanoeō · Greek Verb
A fundamental biblical concept involving a radical change of heart, mind, and behavior. It signifies turning away from sin and turning toward God in faith and obedience.
gloryδόξα
doxa · Greek Noun
Refers to the manifestation of God’s holiness, majesty, and presence. Giving Him glory involves acknowledging His worth, praising Him, and offering Him the honor He alone deserves.
throneθρόνος
thronos · Greek Noun
Refers to the seat of authority and rule. In the context of the Beast, it signifies the source of its worldly power, influence, and counterfeit sovereignty.
the beastθηρίον
thērion · Greek Noun
A symbol of power and authority, often antagonistic toward God and His people. It represents worldly systems, empires, or leaders that set themselves up in opposition to the kingdom of God.
darknessσκότος
skotos · Greek Noun
A symbol of divine judgment, chaos, separation from God’s presence, and the absence of spiritual truth. It often represents the state of the world or those who have rejected God’s light.
cursedβλασφημέω
blasphēmeō · Greek Verb
To express intense displeasure or resentment toward God; in the context of judgment, it signifies a heart hardened against repentance, choosing rebellion despite experiencing the consequences of sin.
repentμετανοέω
metanoeō · Greek Verb
The act of turning from sin and turning toward God; it involves a change of mind and direction, requiring divine grace to produce a godly sorrow that leads to salvation.
dragonδράκων
drakōn · Greek Noun
A symbolic figure representing Satan, the adversary of God and His people; he is the source of deception and the power behind the kingdom of darkness.
beastθηρίον
thērion · Greek Noun
A symbol used in apocalyptic literature to represent a powerful, godless political or religious entity that rises up against God and His people, often exercising authority granted by the dragon.
false prophetψευδοπροφήτης
pseudoprophētēs · Greek Noun
A deceptive religious figure who uses miraculous signs and false teachings to lead people away from the truth and toward the worship of the beast.
unclean spiritsἀκάθαρτος πνεῦμα
akathartos pneuma · Greek Noun phrase
Spiritual forces opposed to God; they are morally defiled, impure, and actively working to lead humanity into deception and rebellion against the Creator.
demonic spiritsδαιμόνιος
daimonios · Greek Adjective
A term used in Scripture to denote supernatural beings, fallen angels, or entities under the authority of Satan that exert influence over human affairs and oppose God’s kingdom.
signsσημεῖον
sēmeion · Greek Noun
Miraculous events or supernatural occurrences designed to reveal truth, confirm a message, or, in the case of false prophets, deceive the world into following a lie.
God the Almightyπαντοκράτωρ
pantokratōr · Greek Noun/Adjective
A title for God emphasizing His omnipotence and absolute sovereignty; it denotes that He is the possessor and ruler of all things, especially in the context of final judgment.
Blessedμακάριος
makarios · Greek Adjective
A state of spiritual happiness and favor bestowed by God upon those who are faithful, obedient, and prepared for His coming.
Armageddonהַר מְגִדּוֹן
Har-Mĕgiddôn · Hebrew Proper Noun
A symbolic or literal location associated with the final eschatological battle between the forces of God and the forces of evil. The name likely derives from "Har-Megiddo" (Mount of Megiddo), a place of many historical battles in the Old Testament.
airἀήρ
aēr · Greek Noun
In biblical imagery, the air or heavens often represent the domain of spiritual powers or the atmosphere surrounding the earth where God's judgment manifests. Pouring a bowl into the air signifies that the impending judgment is total and universal in scope.
templeναός
naos · Greek Noun
A place of worship or dwelling where God's presence resides; in the context of Revelation, it represents the heavenly reality from which God governs history and issues divine decrees.
throneθρόνος
thronos · Greek Noun
The seat of sovereign authority and power; in biblical language, it symbolizes God's supreme rule, majesty, and administration of justice over all creation.
earthquakeσεισμός
seismos · Greek Noun
In the Bible, divine phenomena like thunder, lightning, and earthquakes are classic markers of a theophany—a visible manifestation of God’s power and presence, often accompanying judgment.
BabylonΒαβυλών
Babylōn · Greek Proper Noun
Used symbolically in Revelation to represent the world system that is opposed to God, characterized by pride, idolatry, and the persecution of God's people. It acts as a foil to the "New Jerusalem."
wineοἶνος
oinos · Greek Noun
A common biblical metaphor for divine judgment; drinking the cup refers to experiencing the fullness of God's righteous indignation and punishment for sin.
furyθυμός
thymos · Greek Noun
The firm, settled, and holy indignation of God against sin, evil, and rebellion; it is the necessary divine reaction to that which opposes His holiness and justice.
wrathὀργή
orgē · Greek Noun
The righteous and retributive justice of God, which is the inevitable consequence of human rebellion and rejection of His grace.
hailstonesבָּרָד
barad · Hebrew Noun
A phenomenon of weather characterized by frozen rain, often used in Scripture as a sign of divine judgment, manifestation of God’s power, or an instrument used to afflict the enemies of God’s people.
heavenοὐρανός
ouranos · Greek Noun
The abode of God, the place where His throne is established, and the source of divine authority and intervention in human history. It signifies the realm transcending the earthly, from which judgment or blessing originates.
cursedβλασφημέω
blasphemeo · Greek Verb
To express extreme displeasure, to revile, or to blaspheme. In a biblical context, it often denotes a hardened heart that refuses to repent before God, choosing instead to express hatred toward the Creator in the face of judgment.
plagueπληγή
plege · Greek Noun
A term used to describe a calamity, disaster, or affliction sent by God, often as a direct judgment against sin and a call to repentance, though often met with obstinacy by the unrepentant.
