Revelation 5:2

καὶ εἶδον ἄγγελον ἰσχυρὸν κηρύσσοντα φωνῇ μεγάλῃ Τίς ἐστιν ἄξιος ἀνοῖξαι τὸ βιβλίον καὶ λῦσαι τὰς σφραγῖδας αὐτοῦ
And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof?
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Isaiah 29:11

וַתְּהִי לָכֶם חָזוּת הַכֹּל כְּדִבְרֵי הַסֵּפֶר הֶֽחָתוּם אֲשֶֽׁר-יִתְּנוּ אֹתוֹ אֶל-יוֹדֵעַ ‫(הספר)‬ סֵפֶר לֵאמֹר קְרָא נָא-זֶה וְאָמַר לֹא אוּכַל כִּי חָתוּם הֽוּא׃
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And the vision of all is become unto you as the words of a book that is sealed, which men deliver to one that is learned, saying, Read this, I pray thee: and he saith, I cannot; for it is sealed:

Revelation 5:5

καὶ εἷς ἐκ τῶν πρεσβυτέρων λέγει μοι Μὴ κλαῖε ἰδού ἐνίκησεν ὁ λέων ὁ ὢν ἐκ τῆς φυλῆς Ἰούδα ἡ ῥίζα Δαβίδ ἀνοῖξαι τὸ βιβλίον καὶ λῦσαι τὰς ἑπτὰ σφραγῖδας αὐτοῦ
5
And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof.

Revelation 10:1

Καὶ εἶδον ἄλλον ἄγγελον ἰσχυρὸν καταβαίνοντα ἐκ τοῦ οὐρανοῦ περιβεβλημένον νεφέλην καὶ ἶρις ἐπὶ τῆς κεφαλῆς καὶ τὸ πρόσωπον αὐτοῦ ὡς ὁ ἥλιος καὶ οἱ πόδες αὐτοῦ ὡς στῦλοι πυρός
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And I saw another mighty angel come down from heaven, clothed with a cloud: and a rainbow was upon his head, and his face was as it were the sun, and his feet as pillars of fire:

Isaiah 41:22

יַגִּישׁוּ וְיַגִּידוּ לָנוּ אֵת אֲשֶׁר תִּקְרֶינָה הָרִאשֹׁנוֹת׀ מָה הֵנָּה הַגִּידוּ וְנָשִׂימָה לִבֵּנוּ וְנֵדְעָה אַחֲרִיתָן אוֹ הַבָּאוֹת הַשְׁמִיעֻֽנוּ׃
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Let them bring them forth, and shew us what shall happen: let them shew the former things, what they be, that we may consider them, and know the latter end of them; or declare us things for to come.

Psalms 103:20

בָּרֲכוּ יְהוָה מַלְאָכָיו גִּבֹּרֵי כֹחַ עֹשֵׂי דְבָרוֹ לִשְׁמֹעַ בְּקוֹל דְּבָרֽוֹ׃
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Bless the LORD, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word.

Revelation 18:21

Καὶ ἦρεν εἷς ἄγγελος ἰσχυρὸς λίθον ὡς μύλον μέγαν καὶ ἔβαλεν εἰς τὴν θάλασσαν λέγων Οὕτως ὁρμήματι βληθήσεται Βαβυλὼν ἡ μεγάλη πόλις καὶ οὐ μὴ εὑρεθῇ ἔτι
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And a mighty angel took up a stone like a great millstone, and cast it into the sea, saying, Thus with violence shall that be down, great city Babylon thrown and shall be found no more at all.
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Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle Dictionary form: καί · keh
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In the KJV here: and
and ×8028 also ×492 even ×102 both ×51 but ×40 then ×25 neither ×21 it and ×18
Strong's Definition G2532
and, also, even, both, but, …
kai
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • and, also, even, indeed, but
Variations 3 forms of this word
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Verb — Active Indicative, first person singular the subject does the action — "he ___s" a statement of fact — "he ___s" the built-in subject is "I"
εἶδον Speech Verb Voice Active Mood Indicative Person First Number Singular
Dictionary form: εἴδω · EE-thoh
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In the KJV here: i saw
saw ×51 i know ×39 i saw ×38 knowing ×37 ye know ×34 know ×29 behold ×28 we know ×26
Strong's Definition G1492
saw, know, see, knowing, seen, …
eidō
used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent G3700 and G3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the perfect tense only) to know
  • to see
    • to perceive with the eyes
      • "to perceive by any of the senses"to perceive, notice, discern, discover"to see
      • i.e., to turn the eyes, the mind, the attention to anything
        • "to pay attention, observe"to see about something
        • i.e., to ascertain what must be done about it
        to inspect, examine"to look at, behold
      to experience any state or condition"to see i.e., have an interview with, to visit
    to know
    • to know of anything
      • "to know, i.e., get knowledge of, understand, perceive
      • of any fact
        • "the force and meaning of something which has definite meaning"to know how, to be skilled in
      to have regard for one, cherish, pay attention to (1 Thessalonians 5:12)
Variations 56 forms of this word
Translations 154 English renderings
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Noun — Accusative, masculine singular the direct object — the one receiving the action
ἄγγελον Speech Noun Case Accusative Gender Masculine Number Singular
Dictionary form: ἄγγελος · ANG-geh-lose
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In the KJV here: angel
angel ×63 angels ×58 an angel ×12 the angels ×9 the angel ×8 angels of ×6 of angels ×5 angel unto ×4
Strong's Definition G32
angel, angels, messenger, messengers
angelos
compare G0034) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an ___%___angel___%___; by implication, a pastor
  • a messenger, envoy, one who is sent, an angel, a messenger from God
Variations 12 forms of this word
Translations 21 English renderings
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Adjective — Accusative, masculine singular the direct object — the one receiving the action
ἰσχυρὸν Speech Adjective Case Accusative Gender Masculine Number Singular
Dictionary form: ἰσχυρός · ee-skoo-ROSE
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In the KJV here: a strong
strong ×4 mighty ×3 strong man ×3 mightier than ×2 stronger ×2 a mighty ×1 a strong ×1 a strong mans ×1
Strong's Definition G2478
mighty, strong, stronger, mightier, man, …
ischyros
forcible (literally or figuratively)
  • strong, mighty
    • of living beings
      • strong either in body or in mind
        • "of one who has strength of soul to sustain the attacks of Satan, strong and therefore exhibiting many excellences
      on inanimate things
      • strong, violent, forcibly uttered, firm, sure
Variations 12 forms of this word
Translations 18 English renderings
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Verb — Present Active Participle Accusative, masculine singular ongoing action — try "he ___s" or "he is ___ing" the subject does the action — "he ___s" a verbal adjective — try "___ing" or "the one who ___s" the direct object — the one receiving the action
κηρύσσοντα Speech Verb Tense Present Voice Active Mood Participle Case Accusative Gender Masculine Number Singular
Dictionary form: κηρύσσω · kay-ROOS-soh
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In the KJV here: proclaiming
preaching ×8 to preach ×7 preach ×5 and preached ×4 preached ×4 shall be preached ×3 we preach ×3 he preached ×2
Strong's Definition G2784
preach, preached, preaching, published, preacheth, …
kēryssō
to herald (as a public crier), especially divine truth (the gospel)
  • to be a herald, to officiate as a herald
    • to proclaim after the manner of a herald
      • "always with the suggestion of formality, gravity and an authority which must be listened to and obeyed
    to publish, proclaim openly: something which has been done"used of the public proclamation of the gospel and matters pertaining to it, made by John the Baptist, by Jesus, by the apostles and other Christian teachers
Variations 28 forms of this word
Translations 30 English renderings
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In the KJV here: voice
voice ×62 a voice ×21 the voice ×18 voices ×13 sound ×4 with a voice ×4 the sound ×3 voice ×1
Strong's Definition G5456
voice, voices, sound, noise, noised
phōnē
a tone (articulate, bestial or artificial); by implication, an address (for any purpose), saying or language
  • a sound, a tone
    • of inanimate things, as musical instruments
    a voice
    • of the sound of uttered words
    speech
    • of a language, tongue
Variations 7 forms of this word
Translations 23 English renderings
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In the KJV here: with a loud
great ×91 a great ×33 with a loud ×18 greater ×9 great of ×7 loud ×7 a loud ×6 that great ×4
Strong's Definition G3173
great, loud, greater, greatest, high, …
megas
big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application)
  • great
    • of the external form or sensible appearance of things (or of persons)
      • in particular, of space and its dimensions, as respects
        • mass and weight: great
          • "compass and extent: large, spacious"measure and height: long"stature and age: great, old
      of number and quantity: numerous, large, abundant"of age: the elder"used of intensity and its degrees: with great effort, of the affections and emotions of the mind, of natural events powerfully affecting the senses: violent, mighty, strong
    predicated of rank, as belonging to
    • persons, eminent for ability, virtue, authority, power
      • "things esteemed highly for their importance: of great moment, of great weight, importance"a thing to be highly esteemed for its excellence: excellent
    splendid, prepared on a grand scale, stately"great things
    • of God's preeminent blessings
      • "of things which overstep the province of a created being, proud (presumptuous) things, full of arrogance, derogatory to the majesty of God
Variations 24 forms of this word
Translations 34 English renderings
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In the KJV here: who
what ×250 who ×102 why ×69 whom ×18 which ×16 whose ×9 whether ×8 how ×6
Strong's Definition G5101
what, who, why, whom, which, …
tis
an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
  • who, which, what
Variations 13 forms of this word
Translations 42 English renderings
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In the KJV here: is
is ×560 it is ×81 there is ×42 are ×38 he is ×38 is it ×16 is he ×13 he was ×11
Strong's Definition G2076
is, are, was, be, have, …
esti
he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
  • third person singular of ___%___to be___%___
Variations 7 forms of this word
Translations 61 English renderings
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Adjective — Nominative, masculine singular the subject — the one doing the action
ἄξιος Speech Adjective Case Nominative Gender Masculine Number Singular
Dictionary form: ἄξιος · AH-ksee-ose
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In the KJV here: worthy
worthy ×33 meet ×4 of ×1 is worthy ×1 the due reward ×1 things worthy ×1
Strong's Definition G514
worthy, meet, reward
axios
deserving, comparable or suitable (as if drawing praise)
  • weighing, having weight, having the weight of another thing of like value, worth as much
    • "befitting, congruous, corresponding to a thing"of one who has merited anything worthy
    • both in a good and a bad sense
Variations 11 forms of this word
Translations 6 English renderings
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Verb — Aorist Active the action as a single whole, usually past — try "he ___ed" the subject does the action — "he ___s"
ἀνοῖξαι Speech Verb Tense Aorist Voice Active
Dictionary form: ἀνοίγω · ah-NOO-goh
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In the KJV here: to open
opened ×14 open ×9 he had opened ×7 to open ×7 was opened ×6 were opened ×5 it shall be opened ×4 he opened ×3
Strong's Definition G455
opened, open, openeth
anoigō
to open up (literally or figuratively, in various applications)
  • to open
Variations 34 forms of this word
Translations 28 English renderings
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Definite Article — Accusative, neuter singular the direct object — the one receiving the action
τὸ Speech Definite Article Case Accusative Gender Neuter Number Singular
Dictionary form: ὁ · hoh
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In the KJV here: the
the ×7529 he ×303 which ×278 that ×240 they ×142 a ×139 his ×92 them ×87
Strong's Definition G3588
the, which, that, he, they, …
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
Variations 16 forms of this word
Translations 525 English renderings
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Noun — Accusative, neuter singular the direct object — the one receiving the action
βιβλίον Speech Noun Case Accusative Gender Neuter Number Singular
Dictionary form: βιβλίον · vee-VLEE-one
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In the KJV here: book
book ×21 books ×3 a book ×2 a bill ×1 a scroll ×1 a writing ×1 of the book ×1 the book ×1
Strong's Definition G975
book, books, scroll, writing, bill
biblion
a roll
  • a small book, a scroll, a written document
    • "a sheet on which something has been written
    • a bill of divorcement
Variations 5 forms of this word
Translations 9 English renderings
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Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle Dictionary form: καί · keh
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In the KJV here: and
and ×8028 also ×492 even ×102 both ×51 but ×40 then ×25 neither ×21 it and ×18
Strong's Definition G2532
and, also, even, both, but, …
kai
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • and, also, even, indeed, but
Variations 3 forms of this word
Translations 161 English renderings
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Verb — Aorist Active the action as a single whole, usually past — try "he ___ed" the subject does the action — "he ___s"
λῦσαι Speech Verb Tense Aorist Voice Active
Dictionary form: λύω · LOO-oh
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In the KJV here: to loose
loose ×5 loosed ×3 to loose ×3 shall be dissolved ×2 and unloose to ×1 art thou loosed ×1 be broken ×1 be broken should ×1
Strong's Definition G3089
loose, loosed, broken, unloose, destroy, …
lyō
to ___%___loosen___%___ (literally or figuratively)
  • to loose any person (or thing) tied or fastened
    • bandages of the feet, the shoes,
      • "of a husband and wife joined together by the bond of matrimony"of a single man, whether he has already had a wife or has not yet married
    to loose one bound, i.e., to unbind, release from bonds, set free
    • of one bound up (swathed in bandages)
      • "bound with chains (a prisoner), discharge from prison, let go
    to loosen, undo, dissolve, anything bound, tied, or compacted together
    • an assembly, i.e., to dismiss, break up
      • "laws, as having a binding force, are likened to bonds"to annul, subvert"to do away with, to deprive of authority, whether by precept or act"to declare unlawful"to loose what is compacted or built together, to break up, demolish, destroy"to dissolve something coherent into parts, to destroy"metaphorically, to overthrow, to do away with
Variations 28 forms of this word
Translations 34 English renderings
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Definite Article — Accusative, feminine plural the direct object — the one receiving the action plural — usually add "-s"
τὰς Speech Definite Article Case Accusative Gender Feminine Number Plural
Dictionary form: ὁ · hoh
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the ×7529 he ×303 which ×278 that ×240 they ×142 a ×139 his ×92 them ×87
Strong's Definition G3588
the, which, that, he, they, …
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
Variations 16 forms of this word
Translations 525 English renderings
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Noun — Accusative, feminine plural the direct object — the one receiving the action plural — usually add "-s"
σφραγῖδας Speech Noun Case Accusative Gender Feminine Number Plural
Dictionary form: σφραγίς · sfra-GEES
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In the KJV here: seals
seal ×9 seals ×5 a seal ×1 the seal ×1
Strong's Definition G4973
seal, seals
sphragis
a signet (as fencing in or protecting from misappropriation); by implication, the stamp impressed (as a mark of privacy, or genuineness), literally or figuratively
  • a seal
    • the seal placed upon books
      • "a signet ring"the inscription or impression made by a seal
      • of the name of God and Christ stamped upon their foreheads
      that by which anything is confirmed, proved, authenticated, as by a seal (a token or proof)
Variations 5 forms of this word
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Personal Pronoun — Genitive, neuter singular possession or source — try "of ___" or "___'s"
αὐτοῦ Speech Personal Pronoun Case Genitive Gender Neuter Number Singular
Dictionary form: αὐτός · av-TOSE
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In the KJV here: thereof
him ×1449 his ×979 them ×691 unto him ×353 unto them ×338 their ×290 he ×217 her ×177
Strong's Definition G846
him, them, his, their, he, …
autos
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • himself, herself, themselves, itself
    • "he, she, it"the same
Variations 38 forms of this word
Translations 208 English renderings
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