MARK OF THE BEAST pt.1 | ourforgiveness

Beloved of the Lord;

Thus, it is written: “And the light of a candle shall shine no more at all in thee: and the voice of the bridegroom and of the bride shall be heard no more at all in thee: for thy Merchants-ἔμποροί (emporoi)-a trader, (a (wholesale) tradesman, dealer:—merchant) were the great men of the earth: for by-ἐν (en)-in) thy sorceries-φαρμακείᾳ (pharmakeia)-enchantment with drugs, (i.e. the use or the administering of drugs:—medication ("pharmacy"); (by extension:— magic) were all-πάντα (panta)-all, every, the whole) nations-ἔθνη (ethen)-nation, people) deceived-ἐπλανήθησαν (eplanethesan)-to lead astray, to (properly, cause to) roam (from safety, truth, or virtue):—go astray, deceive, err, seduce, wander, be out of the way.).” -(Revelation 18:23)

1. The Mark part.1

Pharmakeia

Bibles:

Authorized Version 1611 [Punctuation, Capitalization, & Italics]

&

King James Bible 1769 [Spelling]

Concordance / Lexicon:

Analytical Concordance to the Bible: Robert Young, 1880.
The New Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible.
Thayer's Greek Lexicon.
Friberg Analytical Greek Lexicon
Gingrich, Greek New Testament Lexicon
Danker, Greek New Testament Lexicon

Greek Text:

Stephanus 1550 & Beza's 1598 & Scrivener's 1894 Textus Receptus.

Key:

G#### : Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Number:— used when comparing Greek words that share the same Root Word, but not the same Inflection / Parsing.

Open Bracket [(abc)] : My commentary insert/input.

Commentaries:

StudyLight.org: SL (click)
BibleHub.com: BH (click)

Greek Interlinear:

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The Verse In Question:

Scrivener's Textus Receptus 1894

16 καὶ ποιεῖ πάντας, τοὺς μικροὺς καὶ τοὺς μεγάλους, καὶ τοὺς πλουσίους καὶ τοὺς πτωχούς, καὶ τοὺς ἐλευθέρους καὶ τοὺς δούλους, ἵνα δώσῃ αὐτοῖς χάραγμα ἐπὶ τῆς χειρὸς αὐτῶν τῆς δεξιᾶς, ἢ ἐπὶ τῶν μέτωπων αὐτῶν, 17 καὶ ἵνα μή τις δύνηται ἀγοράσαι ἢ πωλῆσαι, εἰ μὴ ὁ ἔχων τὸ χάραγμα, ἤ τὸ ὄνομα τοῦ θηρίου ἢ τὸν ἀριθμὸν τοῦ ὀνόματος αὐτοῦ.

Revelation 13:15-17

15 “And he had power to give //life (Gr. breath) unto the Image of the beast, that the Image of the beast should both speak, and cause that as many as would not worship the Image of the beast, should be killed. 16 And-καί (kai)-and, also) he causeth-ποιεῖ (poiei)-to do, make, (to cause one to)) all-πάντας (pantas)-all, every, the whole), *both small-μικροὺς (mikrous)-little, small, short, (apparently a primary word; small (in size, quantity, number or (figuratively) dignity):—least, less, little, small) and-καὶ (kai)-and, also) great-μεγάλους (megalous)-great, (big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application):—great(-est), mighty, strong)) *rich-πλουσίους (plousious)-rich, (properly: wealthy; figuratively, abounding with:—rich) and *poor-πτωχούς (ptochous)-trembling, poor, (i.e. poor, needy)), *free-ἐλευθέρους (eleutherous)-free, at liberty, (i.e. one who is not a slave) and *bond-δούλους (doulous)-slave, servant, (i.e. bondman, man of servile condition), //to-ἵνα (hina)-so that, in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)) receive-δώσῃ (dose)-to give) (Gr. to give) *a mark-χάραγμα (charagma)-impressed mark, engraving) in-ἐπὶ (epi)-on, upon) their *right-δεξιᾶς (dexias)-right (hand, foot, or side), the right side or (feminine) hand (as that which usually takes):—right (hand, side):—the right)) *hand-χειρὸς (cheiros)-lit. hand), or-ἢ (e)-or, either) in-ἐπὶ (epi)-on, upon) their *foreheads-μέτωπων (metopon)-forehead, between the eyes): 17 And-καὶ (kai)-and, also) that-ἵνα (hina)-in order that, so that) no-μή (me)-no, not) man-τις (tis)-some one, a certain one) might-δύνηται (dunetai)-to be able or possible) *buy-ἀγοράσαι (agorasai)-to use the market place, (properly: to go to market, i.e. (by implication: to purchase)) or-ἢ (e)-or, either) *sell-πωλῆσαι (polesai)-to barter, (i.e. to sell)), save he-εἰ μὴ (ei me)-if not, except) that had-ἔχων (echon)-to have) the mark-χάραγμα (charagma)-impressed mark, engraving), or-ἢ (e)-or, either) the name of the beast, or the number-ἀριθμὸν (arithmon)-a number (as reckoned up):—number) of his name.”

Example of Greek word:

*μικροὺς (mikrous)-both small click: Revelation 20:12 -(small)
*πλουσίους (plousious)-rich click: Luke 14:12 // Luke 21:1
*πτωχούς (ptochous)-poor click: Mat 26:11 // Luke 14:13
*G1658: (ἐλευθέρους-free) click: Galatians 4:22 (ἐλευθέρας-freewoman)
*δούλους (doulous)-bond click: Tit 2:9-(servants) Luk 15:22-(servants)
*χάραγμα (charagma)-a mark click: Rev 14:9, 11 // Rev 16:2 // Rev 19:20 // Rev 20:4
*δεξιᾶς (dexias)-right click: Ac 3:7-(by the right) // Re 1:20-(right hand) // Re 5:7-(the right hand)
*χειρὸς (cheiros)-hand click: Act 28:3 // Mat 8:15 // Mat 9:25 // Act 23:19
*μέτωπων (metopon)-foreheads click: Rev 7:3 // Rev 9:4 // Rev 14:1 // Rev 22:4
*ἀγοράσαι (agorasai)-buy click: Mat 25:10-(to buy) // Rev 3:18-(to buy)
*G4453: (πωλῆσαι-sell) click: John 2:14 (πωλοῦντας-that sold)

Greek Interlinear:

he causeth-ποιεῖ: Verb, Present, Active, Indicative, 3rd Person, Singular: And ["it-is-makING"//"it-is-do-causing"] all, both small and great rich and poor, free and bond, to
receive-δώσῃ: Verb, Aorist, Active, Subjunctive, 3rd Person, Singular: ["it-SHOULD BE-GIVING"] a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads: 17 And that no man
might-δύνηται: Verb, Present, Middle or Passive Deponent, Subjunctive, 3rd Person, Singular: ["MAY-BE-ABLE"//"may-be-being-able"]
buy-ἀγοράσαι: Verb, Aorist, Active, Infinitive: ["TO-BUY"] or
sell-πωλῆσαι: Verb, Aorist, Active, Infinitive: ["TO-SELL"], save he that
had-ἔχων: Verb, Present, Active, Participle, Nominative, Singular, Masculine: ["one-HAVING"] the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.

Punctuation Comparison:

1611 AV

16 And he causeth all, both smal and great rich and poore, free and bond, to receiue a marke in their right hand, or in their foreheads: 17 And that no man might buy or sell, saue he that had the marke, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.

1769 KJV

16 And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads: 17 And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.

(A) The

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Number: G5480

(A1) First, the Greek words:

(G5480-χάραγμα-(charagma)-a mark) -Rev 13:16

&

(G5480-χάραγμα-(charagma)-mark) -Rev 13:17

(A2) Revelation 13:16-17

16 “And he causeth all, both small and great rich and poor, free and bond, //to receive (Gr. to give) G5480-a mark-χάραγμα (charagma)-impressed mark, engraving) in their right hand, or in their foreheads: 17 And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the G5480-mark-χάραγμα (charagma)-impressed mark, engraving), or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.”

(A3) Note: The Strong's Number: (G5480) can be found nine (9) times with

three (3) different inflections:

(A4) seven (7) times as:

χάραγμα (charagma): Noun, Accusative, Singular, Neuter.

(A5) one (1) time as:

χαράγματι (charagmati): Noun, Genitive, Singular, Neuter

(A6) one (1) time as:

χαράγματος (charagmatos): Noun, Dative, Singular, Neuter.

(A7) Definition of each Greek case:

The Accusative case: The Accusative-case refers to the case used for

a Noun [or] Pronoun that is a 'direct object'.

E.g. "His disciples came up to show Him the-(Definite-Article, Accusative case) buildings-(Noun, Accusative case) of the temple."

The Genitive case: The Genitive-case refers to the case used for a Noun, Pronoun, or Adjective to show ownership.

E.g. "His-('Personal-Pronoun'-Genitive case) disciples came up to show Him the buildings of the temple."

The Dative case: The Dative-case shows the relationship of an indirect object to a Verb, often found inside a prepositional phrase.

E.g. "His disciples came up to show-('Verb') Him-('indirect object'-Dative case) the buildings of the temple."

(B) The Greek word:

G5480-χάραγμα (charagma) + Accusative case.

(B1) Only seven (7) verses use the Greek word:

(χάραγμα (charagma)-G5480) with the Accusative case.

(B2) Definition of:

The Accusative case: The Accusative-case refers to the case used for

a Noun [or] Pronoun that is a 'direct object'.

E.g. "His disciples came up to show Him [the-Definite-Article, Accusative case] [buildings-Noun, Accusative case] of the temple."

(B3) Note: The words: (the buildings) are the 'direct object'.

(B4) Revelation 13:16 Example #1

16 “And he causeth all, both small and great rich and poor, free and bond, //to receive (Gr. to give) G5480-a mark-χάραγμα (charagma)-impressed mark, engraving), :—Accusative case) in their right hand, or in their foreheads:”

Inflection: (Noun, Accusative, Singular, Neuter)

(B5) Note: The word: (a mark) is the 'direct object'.

(B6) Revelation 13:17 Example #2

17 “And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the-τὸ (to) :—Accusative case) G5480-mark-χάραγμα (charagma)-impressed mark, engraving), :—Accusative case), or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.”

Inflection: (Noun, Accusative, Singular, Neuter)

(B7) Note: The words: (the mark) are the 'direct object'.

(B8) Revelation 14:9 Example #3

9 “And the third Angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, If any man worship the beast and his image, and receive his G5480-mark-χάραγμα (charagma)-impressed mark, engraving), :—Accusative case) in his forehead, or in his hand,”

Inflection: (Noun, Accusative, Singular, Neuter)

(B9) Note: The word: (mark) is the 'direct object'.

(B10) Revelation 14:11 Example #4

11 “And the smoke of their torment ascendeth up for ever and ever. And they have no rest day nor night, who worship the beast and his image, and whosoever receiveth the-τὸ (to) :—Accusative case) G5480-mark-χάραγμα (charagma)-impressed mark, engraving), :—Accusative case) of his name.”

Inflection: (Noun, Accusative, Singular, Neuter)

(B11) Note: The words: (the mark) are the 'direct object'.

(B12) Revelation 16:2 Example #5

2 “And the first went, and poured out his vial upon the earth, and there fell a noisome and grievous sore upon the men which had the-τὸ (to) :—Accusative case) G5480-mark-χάραγμα (charagma)-impressed mark, engraving), :—Accusative case) of the beast, and upon them which worshipped his image.”

Inflection: (Noun, Accusative, Singular, Neuter)

(B13) Note: The words: (the mark) are the 'direct object'.

(B14) Revelation 19:20 Example #6

20 “And the beast was taken, and with him the false prophet, that wrought miracles before him, with which he deceived them that had received the-τὸ (to) :—Accusative case) G5480-mark-χάραγμα (charagma)-impressed mark, engraving), :—Accusative case) of the beast, and them that worshipped his image. These both were cast alive into a lake of fire burning with brimstone.”

Inflection: (Noun, Accusative, Singular, Neuter)

(B15) Note: The words: (the mark) are the 'direct object'.

(B16) Revelation 20:4 Example #7

4 “And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his G5480-mark-χάραγμα (charagma)-impressed mark, engraving), :—Accusative case) upon their foreheads, or in their hands, and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years.”

Inflection: (Noun, Accusative, Singular, Neuter)

(B17) Note: The word: (mark) is the 'direct object'.

(B18) Note: Both the 'Majority' & 'Minority' text-type manuscripts show a (Definite-Article: τὸ (to)-[the]) prior to the Greek word: (χάραγμα-mark).

The italicized word (his) is not supported.

OR,

“... [οὐκ-neither] [ἔλαβον-had received] [τὸ-the] [χάραγμα-mark] ...”

OR,

“... [οὐκ-neither] [ἔλαβον-had received] [τὸ-the:—Accusative case]

[χάραγμα-mark:—Accusative case] ...”

(C) The Greek word:

G5480-χαράγματος (charagmatos) + Genitive case.

(C1) Only one (1) verse uses the Greek word:

(χαράγματος (charagmatos)-G5480) with the Genitive case.

(C2) Definition of:

The Genitive case: The Genitive-case refers to the case used for a Noun, Pronoun, or Adjective to show ownership.

E.g. "[His-Possessive-Pronoun, Genitive case] disciples came up to show Him the buildings of the temple."

(C3) Revelation 15:2 Example #1

2 “And I saw as it were a Sea of glass, mingled with fire, and them that had gotten the victory over the beast, and over his image, and over his-αὐτοῦ (autou) :—Genitive case) G5480-mark-χαράγματος (charagmatos)-impressed mark, engraving), :—Genitive case), and over the number of his name, stand on the sea of glass, having the harps of God.”

Inflection: (Noun, Genitive, Singular, Neuter)

(C4) Note: (1.) This is the only time the word: (G5480-mark) is inflected with the Genitive case; which places a strong emphasis over whose mark it is:

[of the beast].

(2.) The 'Majority text-type' Greek manuscripts shows a

(Definite Article: τοῦ (tou)-[of-the]) prior to the Greek word: (χαράγματος-mark).

OR,

“... and them that had gotten the victory over the beast, and over his image,

[and-καὶ-"and"] [over-ἐκ-"out"] [τοῦ-"of-the"] [mark-χαράγματος-"carve-effect"] [his-αὐτοῦ-"OF-it"], ...”

Order of cases:

“... and them that had gotten the victory over the beast, and over his image,

[and-καὶ-"and"] [over-ἐκ-"out"] [τοῦ-"of-the"-Genitive case] [mark-χαράγματος-"carve-effect"//"mark"-Genitive case] [his-αὐτοῦ-"OF-it"-Genitive case], ...”

(3.) Translators did not include the (Definite Article: τοῦ (tou)-[of-the]) prior to the Greek word: (χαράγματος-mark). That's because the Greek word:

(αὐτοῦ-his) was already supplied. Instead, the (Possessive-Pronoun: αὐτοῦ-his) was placed prior to the Greek word: (χαράγματος-mark).

OR,

“... and them that had gotten the victory over the beast, and over his image,

and over his mark, and over the number of his name, ...”

(C5) Note: The 'Minority text-type' manuscripts omit the Greek words:

"ἐκ τοῦ χαράγματος ἀυτοῦ" OR,

[ἐκ-"out"] [τοῦ-"of-the"] [χαράγματος-"carve-effect"//"mark"] [αὐτοῦ-"OF-it"]

Compare:

from the Minority text-type:

Nestle-Aland, Novum Testamentum Graece, 28th Revised Edition

Καὶ εἶδον ὡς θάλασσαν ὑαλίνην μεμιγμένην πυρὶ καὶ τοὺς νικῶντας ἐκ τοῦ θηρίου καὶ ἐκ τῆς εἰκόνος αὐτοῦ καὶ [missing] ἐκ τοῦ ἀριθμοῦ τοῦ ὀνόματος αὐτοῦ ἑστῶτας ἐπὶ τὴν θάλασσαν τὴν ὑαλίνην ἔχοντας κιθάρας τοῦ θεοῦ.

from the Majority text-type:

Scrivener's Textus Receptus 1894

Καὶ εἶδον ὡς θάλασσαν ὑαλίνην μεμιγμένην πυρί, καὶ τοὺς νικῶντας ἐκ τοῦ θηρίου καὶ ἐκ τῆς εἰκόνος αὐτοῦ καὶ ἐκ τοῦ χαράγματος ἀυτοῦ, ἐκ τοῦ ἀριθμοῦ τοῦ ὀνόματος αὐτοῦ, ἑστῶτας ἐπὶ τὴν θάλασσαν τὴν ὑαλίνην, ἔχοντας κιθάρας τοῦ Θεοῦ,

(C6) Note: This is how Translations read for Revelation 15:2

(C7) King James Bible

“... and them that had gotten the victory over the beast, and over his image,

[and over his mark], and over the number of his name, ...”

(C8) New International Version

"... those who had been victorious over the beast and its image [missing] and over the number of its name. ..."

(C9) New American Standard Bible

"... and those who were victorious over the beast and his image [missing] and the number of his name, ..."

(C10) Legacy Standard Bible

"... and those who have overcome the beast and his image [missing] and the number of his name, ..."

(D) The Greek word:

G5480-χαράγματι (charagmati) + Dative case.

(D1) Only one (1) verse uses the Greek word:

(χαράγματι (charagmati)-G5480) with the Dative case.

(D2) Definition of:

The Dative case: The Dative-case shows the relationship of an 'indirect object' to a Verb, often found inside a prepositional phrase. a.) One of the functions of the dative-case is to shows the relationship of a Dative (-Noun, -Pronoun) to a Verb. b.) The Dative Noun [or] Pronoun tells “to whom” or “for whom” the action of the Verb is performed. c.) Greek Prepositions: (e.g. ἐν, ἐπί, παρά) with the Dative-case have unique meanings/definitions.

E.g. "His disciples came up [to show-Verb] [Him-Personal-Pronoun, Dative case:— ('indirect object' / ["to-HIM"]]the buildings of the temple."

(D3) Acts 17:29 Example #1

29 “Forasmuch then as we are the offspring of God, we ought not to think that the Godhead is like unto gold, or silver, or stone G5480-graven-χαράγματι (charagmati)-something graven, sculptured, (i.e. thing carved, sculpture, graven work), :—Dative case) by art, and man's device.”

Inflection: (Noun, Dative, Singular, Neuter)

(D4) Note: The Greek Interlinear:

“... [τοῦ-"OF-the"] [θεοῦ-"God"] [οὐκ-"NOT"] [ὀφείλομεν-"we-ought"] [νομίζειν-"to-be-inferring"] [χρυσῷ-"to-Gold"] [ἢ-"Or"] [ἀργύρῳ-"to-Silver"] [ἢ-"Or"][λίθῳ-"to-Stone"] [χαράγματι-"to-CARVE-effect"//"to-sculpture"] [τέχνης-OF-Art], ...”

OR,

“... [τοῦ-"OF-the"] [θεοῦ-"God"] [οὐκ-"NOT"]

we ought-[ὀφείλομεν-"we-ought"-Verb]

to think-[νομίζειν-"to-be-inferring"-Verb]

[χρυσῷ-"to-Gold"] [ἢ-"or"] [ἀργύρῳ-"to-Silver"] [ἢ-"or"] [λίθῳ-"to-Stone"]

graven-[χαράγματι-"to-CARVE-effect"//"to-sculpture"-Noun, Dative case]

[τέχνης-OF-Art], ...”

(E) Definitions for: G5480

(E1) Below are some definitions

for the Strong's Number: (G5480)-'to engrave'.

(E2) Analytical Concordance to the Bible: Robert Young, 1880:

a. impressed mark, engraving Rev. 13:16f, 17; 14:9,11; 15:2; 16:2; 19:20; 20:4 b. something graven, sculptured Acts 17:29.

(E3) The New Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible:

a scratch or etching, i.e. stamp (as a badge of servitude), or scupltured figure (statue):—graven, mark.

(E4) Thayer's Greek Lexicon:

(χαράσσω 'to engrave'); a. a stamp, an imprinted mark: of the mark stamped on the forehead or the right hand as the badge of the followers of Antichrist, Rev. 13:16f; 14:9,11; 15:2 Rec.; 16:2; 19:20; 20:4 (πυρός, the mark branded upon horses, Anacreon (530 B. C.) 26 (55), 2). b. thing carved, sculpture, graven work: of idolatrous images, Acts 17:29. (In various other senses in Greek writings from Sophocles down.)

(E5) Friberg, Analytical Greek Lexicon:

(1) mark or stamp, made by engraving, etching, imprinting, branding (RV 13.16); (2) by metonymy likeness, handiwork, the thing formed (AC 17.29)

(E6) Gingrich Lexicon:

1. a mark or stamp Rv 13:16f; 14:9, 11; 15:2 v.l.; 16:2; 19:20; 20:4.—2. a thing formed, an image Ac 17:29.* [pg 215]

(E7) Danker Lexicon:

[χαράσσω ‘engrave’] ‘product of an engraving process’ – a. of a statue engraved work Ac 17:29. – b. of a mark engraved on the human body brand Rv 13:16f; 14:9 , 11; 16:2; 19:20; 20:4.

(E8) Summary.

(1.) All of the above verses use the Strong's Number:

(G5480-'to engrave') with three (3) different inflections:

seven (7) times as:

χάραγμα (charagma): Noun, Accusative, Singular, Neuter.

Rev. 13:16, 13:17, 14:9, 14:11, 16:2, 19:20, 20:4

one (1) time as:

χαράγματι (charagmati): Noun, Genitive, Singular, Neuter

Rev. 15:2

one (1) time as:

χαράγματος (charagmatos): Noun, Dative, Singular, Neuter.

Act. 17:29

(2.) All share a common definition of: 'to scratch or etch', 'carve', 'grave', 'impress'.

(3.) I will set aside the use of the Dative case, as it is not directly relevant to the study of Revelation 13:16.

(4.) The whole purpose of me drawing your attention to the 'cases' was to lay the foundation for the segments to follow, and for you to understand how each 'case' is defined.

(F) The

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Number: G5482

(F1) The Strong's Number: (G5480-'to engrave') is a kin

to the Strong's Number: (G5482-'to sharpen to a point').

(F2) Only Luke 19:43 uses the Strong's Number: (G5482).

(F3) Luke 19:43

43 “For the days shall come upon thee, that thine enemies shall cast

G5482-a trench-χάρακά (charaka)-a stake of wood, palisade, rampart, (from χαράσσω charássō (to sharpen to a point; akin to G1125 through the idea of scratching); a stake, i.e. (by implication) a palisade or rampart (military mound for circumvallation in a siege):—trench.) about-περιβαλοῦσιν (peribalousin)-to cast around, (to surround a city with a bank (palisade),) thee, and compass thee round, and keep thee in on every side,”

(F4) Note: A 'palisade', sometimes called a 'stakewall' or a 'paling', is typically a fence or defensive wall made from iron or wooden stakes, or tree trunks, and used as a defensive structure or enclosure.

Etymology: Palisade derives from pale, from the Latin word pālus, meaning stake, specifically a "stake" used to support a fence.[1] A palisade gangs these side by side to create a fence entirely made of pales.-wikipedia.

A pattern of 1.5-millimeter microneedles that contain vaccine and fluorescent quantum dots are applied as a patch. The needles dissolve under the skin, leaving the encapsulated quantum dots. Their pattern can be read to identify the vaccine that was administered. The project was co-led by Rice University bioengineer Kevin McHugh during his time at MIT. (Credit: Second Bay Studios)

(F4) Note: Can you think of any technology that resembles the above? Perhaps, a microneedle vaccine patch? This patches are said to go into the epidermis of the skin; it is both etched 'into' the skin and 'on' the skin. Oddly enough, this patches resemble the bite of a snake.

(F5) Note: Furthermore, the Strong's Number:

(G5482-'to sharpen to a point')

is a kin to The Strong's Number:

(G1125-'to grave').

(G) The

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Number: G1125

(G1) The Strong's Number: (G5482-'to sharpen to a point') is akin to

the Strong's Number: (G1125-'to grave'). The Strong's Number: (G1125)

is a root word; a primary verb; 'to grave', especially to write.

(G2) (1.) The Strong's Number: (G1125) can be found throughout the New Testament in words like: ("it is written'"-gegraptai) ("write"-graphe)

("I write"-grapho) ("to write"-graphein) &co.

(2.) It is used more than 200 times. It is first used in Matthew 2:5.

(G3) Matthew 2:5

5 “And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judaea: for thus G1125-it is written-γέγραπται (gegraptai)-to be written, (properly: to grave, scrape, inscribe, scratch, engrave; with focus on the physical act of inscribing/writing)) by the Prophet;”

OR,

“... for thus ["HAS-been-WRITTEN"] by the Prophet;”

Inflection: (Verb, Perfect, Passive, Indicative, 3rd-Person, Singular)

(G4) Note: The last use of the Strong's Number: (G1125-'to grave')

can be found in the last Chapter of the Bible.

(G5) Revelation 22:19

19 “And if any man shall take away from the Words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things G1125-which are written-γεγραμμένων (gegrammenon)-to be written, (properly: to grave, scrape, inscribe, scratch; with focus on the physical act of inscribing/writing)) in this book.”

OR,

“... and from the things ["having-been-WRITTEN(p)"] in this book.”

Inflection: (Verb, Perfect, Passive, Participle, Genitive, Plural, Neuter)

(G6) Summary.

(1.) The Strong's Number:

(G5480-'to engrave') E.g. Revelation 13:16

(“... to receive (Gr. to give) G5480-a mark in their right hand, or ...”)

def. 'impressed mark', 'engraving', 'etch', 'carve'.

is a kin to:

(2.) The Strong's Number:

(G5482-'to sharpen to a point') E.g. Luke 19:43

(“... that thine enemies shall cast G5482-a trench about thee, ...”)

def. 'a stake of wood', 'palisade', 'rampart', (military mound for circumvallation in a siege):—trench.)

which is a kin to:

(3.) The Strong's Number:

(G1125-'to grave') E.g. Matthew 2:5

(“... for thus G1125-it is written by the Prophet; ...”)

def. 'to write', (properly): 'to grave', 'scrape', 'inscribe', 'scratch'; with focus on the physical act of inscribing/writing.

which is a root word.

(G7) Note: Worth Nothing: (1.) Graphene is commonly found in pencils. (2.) If we consider the order of root words (i.e. G5480—G5482—G1125), then perhaps this [mark-χάραγμα—G5480] is digital; one that can be [implemented via a sharp object—G5482] on the hand or forehead, with the capacity to [send and/or receive written information—G1125]. (3.) Remember, the definition for the Greek word: (χάραγμα) does not say what the 'actual' mark is, it simply states that it is 'impressed', 'engraved', 'etched', 'carved' on the right hand or forehead for the purpose of buying and selling.

OR,

(“And he causeth all, both small and great rich and poor, free and bond, to receive (Gr. to give) ['impress', 'engrave', 'etch', 'carve'] in their right hand, or in their foreheads:”)

OR,

(“And he causeth all, both small and great rich and poor, free and bond, to receive (Gr. to give) ["CARVE-effect"] in their right hand, or in their foreheads:”)

(H) The

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Number: G1909

ἐπὶ (epi)

(H1) The second word in question is:

The Strong's Number: G1909-ἐπὶ (epi).

(H2) Revelation 13:16

16 “And he causeth all, both small and great rich and poor, free and bond, //to receive (Gr. to give) a mark G1909-in-ἐπὶ (epi) their right hand, or G1909-in-ἐπὶ (epi) their foreheads:”

Inflection: (Preposition + Genitive case)

(H3) Note: (1.) The Strong's Number: (G1909-ἐπὶ (epi)) is a common Greek Preposition. It is used more than 600 times throughout the New Testament.

(2.) This Greek Preposition is governed by three (3) cases:

Accusative case
Genitive case
Dative case

(3.) Valid definitions for the Greek Preposition: (G1909-ἐπὶ (epi)) include: "in", "unto", "to", "at", "over", "upon", "on" &co.

(4.) In the above diagram, the Greek preposition: (ἐπὶ epi) denotes superficial contact: 'upon', 'on'. This is not to be confused with the

Greek preposition: (G5228 ὑπὲρ (huper)-"above").

(H4) The Key

(H5) Case definition for the Greek Preposition: (G1909-ἐπὶ (epi))

With the Accusative case: (1) it implies: the downward pressure on that upon which a thing rests; active motion being suggested. (2) with the accusative emphasizing motion or direction. (c.) after verbs signifying motion and continuance.

With the Genitive case: (1) it denotes: upon, as proceeding or springing from, and answers to the question "Where"?. (2) with the genitive emphasizing contact; in answer to "where?"

With the Dative case: (1) it implies: actual superposition, as one thing resting upon another, as upon a foundation or basis which may be actual. (2) with the dative emphasizing position.

(H6) Note: Remember, the above 'cases' are only for G1909.

(H7) Case definition for a Noun, Pronoun, Adjective.

The Accusative case: The Accusative-case refers to the case used for

a Noun [or] Pronoun that is a 'direct object'.

E.g. "His disciples came up to show Him the buildings of the temple."

The Genitive case: The Genitive-case refers to the case used for a Noun, Pronoun, or Adjective to show ownership.

E.g. "His disciples came up to show Him the buildings of the temple."

(J) The Strong's Numbers: (G5480) & (G1909).

(J1) The following three (3) verses use

the Strong's Numbers: (G5480-χάραγμα (charagma)) & (G1909-ἐπὶ (epi))

in the same verse.

(J2) Note: As you read the following three (3) verses,

please make sure to properly define each Greek case.

(J3) Revelation 13:16 Example #1

16 “And he causeth all, both small and great rich and poor, free and bond, //to receive (Gr. to give) [G5480-a mark-χάραγμα—Accusative case] [G1909 in-ἐπὶ—Genitive case] their right hand, or [G1909 in-ἐπὶ—Genitive case] their foreheads:”

(J4) Revelation 14:9 Example #2

9 “And the third Angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, If any man worship the beast and his image, and receive his [G5480-mark-χάραγμα—Accusative case] [G1909 in-ἐπὶ—Genitive case] his forehead, or [G1909 in-ἐπὶ—Accusative case] his hand,”

(J5) Note: There is a (Definite Article: τὴν (ten)-[the]— Accusative case) prior to the word: (hand). The word: (his ) reads last in the Greek text.

Compare:

“... or-[ἢ-or] in-[ἐπὶ-on] [τὴν-the] hand-[χεῖρα-hand] his-[αὐτοῦ-of him]”

Order of Greek cases:

“... [or-ἢ-or] [in-ἐπὶ-on-Accusative] [τὴν-the-Accusative]

[hand-χεῖρα-hand-Accusative] [his-αὐτοῦ-of him-Genitive]”

OR,

Correct: Accusative case + Accusative case + Accusative case + Genitive case

(J6) Note: In English we do not say:

("or in the hand of his")

but rather,

("or in his hand")

However, this format shuffles the order of Greek cases. This is how the English language arranges the 'cases':

“... [or-ἢ-or] [in-ἐπὶ-on-Accusative] [his-αὐτοῦ-of him-Genitive]

[hand-χεῖρα-hand-Accusative]”

OR,

Wrong: Accusative case + Genitive case + Accusative case

(J7) Note: Again, the changes we make when translating from Greek to English are sometimes necessary; with no ill intended.

(J8) Note: Perhaps you are itching to know why I keep writing the word:

(ἐπὶ-'on') instead of: (ἐπὶ-'in'). In the segments to come, I will differentiate between the Greek Prepositions:

(G1909-ἐπὶ (epi)-on, upon) & (G1722-ἐν (en)-in).

(J9) Revelation 20:4 Example #3

4 “And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his [G5480-mark-χάραγμα—Accusative case] [G1909-upon-ἐπὶ—Accusative case] their foreheads, or [G1909-in-ἐπὶ—Accusative case] their hands, and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years.”

(J10) Note: Definition of Greek case:

for the Noun: (G5480-χάραγμα (charagma)-mark):

With the Accusative case: The Accusative-case refers to the case used for

a Noun [or] Pronoun that is a 'direct object'.

E.g. "His disciples came up to show Him the buildings of the temple."

for the Greek Preposition: (G1909-ἐπὶ (epi)-upon//in):

With the Accusative case: (1) it implies: the downward pressure on that upon which a thing rests; active motion being suggested. (2) with the accusative emphasizing motion or direction. (c.) after verbs signifying motion and continuance.

**Do not be mislead by the English word: (in); honor its Greek definition.

(J11) Note: Both:

(G1909-ἐπὶ (epi)-upon) & (G1909-ἐπὶ (epi)-in)

share the same Greek word: (ἐπὶ (epi)—Accusative case).

(J12) Note: (1.) Both the 'Majority' & 'Minority' text-type manuscripts show a (Definite-Article: τὸ (to)-[the]) prior to the Greek word: (χάραγμα-mark).

(2.) The italicized word (his) is not supported.

OR,

“..[neither-οὐκ-not] [had received-ἔλαβον-got] [τὸ-the] [mark-χάραγμα-mark]..”

Order of Greek cases:

“..neither had received [τὸ-the—Accusative case] [χάραγμα-mark—Accusative case] [ἐπὶ-on—Accusative case] [τὸ-the—Accusative case] [μέτωπον-forehead—Accusative case] [αὐτῶν-OF-them—Genitive case], or [ἐπὶ-on—Accusative case] [τὴν-the—Accusative case] [χεῖρα-hand—Accusative case] [αὐτῶν-OF-them—Genitive case] ...”

(J13) Summary.

(1.) The above three (3) verses:

(Revelation 13:16), (Revelation 14:9), & (Revelation 20:4)

all share the following two Greek words:

(G5480-χάραγμα (charagma)) & (G1909-ἐπὶ (epi))

(2.) The Greek Preposition: (G1909-ἐπὶ (epi)) was governed by two (2) cases:

(A.) With the Genitive case :

a. “.. a mark [in-ἐπὶ—Genitive case] their right hand, or [in-ἐπὶ—Genitive case] their foreheads:”-(Rev 13:16)

b. “.. and receive his mark [in-ἐπὶ—Genitive case] his forehead, ..”-(Rev 14:9)

(B.) With the Accusative case :

a. “.. and receive his mark in his forehead, or [in-ἐπὶ—Accusative case] his hand, ..”-(Rev 14:9)

b. “.. neither had received his mark [upon-ἐπὶ—Accusative case] their foreheads, or [in-ἐπὶ—Accusative case] their hands, ..”-(Rev 20:4)

(3.) As you can see, the cases for the Greek Preposition: (ἐπὶ) alternate for the words: (hand/s) & (forehead/s).

(4.) Regardless of the English words: (in-ἐπὶ) & (upon-ἐπὶ), your understanding of these two English words should be based on the definition of:

the Greek Preposition: (ἐπὶ) + the case (Genitive [or] Accusative).

With the Genitive case: (a) it denotes: upon, as proceeding or springing from, and answers to the question "Where"?. (b) with the genitive emphasizing contact; in answer to "where?"

With the Accusative case: (a) it implies: the downward pressure on that upon which a thing rests; active motion being suggested. (b) with the accusative emphasizing motion or direction. (c.) after verbs signifying motion and continuance.

(J14) Note: Up to this point, the imagery of the said (mark) is one that is pressed (upon) the (hand) [or] (forehead). The (Genitive case) emphasizes the location of the (mark), while the (Accusative case) emphasizes the 'motion'. To further strengthen this view, consider the definition of the Greek word: mark-χάραγμα (charagma)-'impressed mark', 'engraving', 'etch', 'carve').

(J15) Note: Worth Noting: (1.) The Greek Preposition: (G1909-ἐπὶ (epi)) is best defined by the English words: ('on') & ('upon').

(2.) Consider the word: (upon), it is made up of two words: "up" and "on", denoting superficiality.

(3.) To be fair, the Greek Preposition: (G1909-ἐπὶ (epi)) can also be used for the following reasons: 'of time', 'of place', 'of location', 'of contact', 'of motion and direction'. However, the emphasis for Revelation 13:16 is that 'of location', answering to the question: "Where?".

(K) The

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Number: G1722

ἐν (en)

(K1) In the above diagrams,

you can appreciate the difference between the Greek Prepositions:

(ἐπὶ (epi)-G1909) & (ἐν (en)-G1722); both are highlighted in yellow.

The Greek Preposition: (ἐν (en)-G1722) is governed by the Dative case.

(K2) Note: Definition of the Dative case

for the Greek Preposition: (ἐν (en)-G1722).

Dative case: ἐν (en) only takes the Dative, a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state). It denotes: being or remaining within, with the primary idea of rest and continuance. it has regard to place and space. It also denotes continuance in time. with the plural it means "among". This Preposition is common throughout the New Testament, it is used more than two thousand times.

With the emphasis over: 'place / location':

The primary idea is 'within', 'in', denoting static position [or] time, but the many and varied uses can be determined only by the context; the chief categories of usage are as follows:
(1) of place; (a) denoting a position within boundaries 'in', 'within'.
A position defined as being within certain limits- 'inside', 'within', 'in'.
I. Locally; 1. of place proper; a. in the interior of some whole; within the limits of some space:

(K3) Below are four (4) examples of the

Greek Preposition: (ἐν (en)-G1722), with the emphasis over:

'place / location'.

(K4) Matthew 1:20 Example #1

20 “But while he thought on these things, behold, the Angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived G1772-in-ἐν (en)— Dative case) her, is of the holy Ghost.”

(K5) Note: In the diagrams above, the

Greek Preposition: (ἐν (en)) is 'in' [or] 'within' the cube. Likewise,

“... that which is conceived (in-ἐν (en)) her, ...”

(K6) Matthew 5:15 Example #2

15 “Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel: but on a candlestick, and it giveth light unto all that are G1772-in-ἐν (en)—Dative case) the house.”

(K7) Note: Again, the candlestick is (in-ἐν (en)) the house.

(K8) Note: Perhaps you are beginning to understand that

(G1909-ἐπὶ (epi)-in—Genitive case) & (G1772-in-ἐν (en)—Dative case)

are not synonymous, even though both use the same English word: (in/in).

(K9) Matthew 14:3 Example #3

3 “For Herod had laid hold on John, and bound him, and put him G1772-in-ἐν (en)—Dative case) prison for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's wife.”

(K10) 1 Corinthians 6:19 Example #4

19 “What, know ye not that your body is the Temple of the holy Ghost which is G1772-in-ἐν (en)—Dative case) you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?”

(K11) Note: The holy Ghost literally dwells (in-ἐν (en))

the Christian believer. Cross-reference:

(K12) Romans 8:11

11 “But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead, dwell-οἰκεῖ (oikei)-to use or have a house, to occupy a house, (i.e. reside, by implication, to cohabit:—dwell)) in-ἐν (en) you: he that raised up Christ from the dead, shall also quicken your mortal bodies, by his Spirit that dwelleth-ἐνοικοῦν (enoikoun)-to be in a house, to dwell in, (to inhabit)) in-ἐν (en) you.”

(K13) Summary.

(1.) All of the above verses share in common the

Greek preposition: (G1772-ἐν (en)) with the emphasis placed over:

'place', 'location' e.g. 'inside', 'within, 'in'.

(2.) My objective is to make a clear distinction between:

(G1909-ἐπὶ (epi)-in—Genitive case) & (G1772-in-ἐν (en)—Dative case).

(L) The

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Numbers: G1909 & G1722

(L1) There are plenty of examples in which both:

(G1909-ἐπὶ (epi)) & (G1722-ἐν (en)) share the same verse.

(L2) Below are three (3) examples in which

the Greek Prepositions: (G1909-ἐπὶ (epi)) & (G1722-ἐν (en)) share

the same verse with the emphasis over: 'place'//'location'.

(L3) Note: Definition of the Genitive case & Accusative case

for the Greek Preposition: (ἐπὶ (epi)-G1909).

With the Accusative case: (1) it implies: the downward pressure on that upon which a thing rests; active motion being suggested. (2) with the accusative emphasizing motion or direction. (c.) after verbs signifying motion and continuance.

With the Genitive case: (1) it denotes: upon, as proceeding or springing from, and answers to the question "Where"?. (2) with the genitive emphasizing contact; in answer to "where?"

(L4) Matthew 5:15 Example #1

15 “Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel: but [G1909-on-ἐπὶ-on, upon, over—Accusative case] a candlestick, and it giveth light unto all that are [G1772-in-ἐν-in—Dative case] the house.”

(L5) Note: Both Prepositions place an emphasis over the 'location':

“... on-(upon) a candlestick ...” OR,

[on-ἐπὶ-ON-Accusative] [a-τὴν-THE] [candlestick-λυχνίαν-LAMPstand]

&

“... in-(within) the house ...” OR,

[in-ἐν-IN-Dative] [the-τῇ-THE] [house-οἰκίᾳ-house]

(L6) Matthew 6:10 Example #2

10 “Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, [G1909-in-ἐπὶ-on, upon, over—Genitive case] earth, as it is [G1772-in-ἐν-in—Dative case] heaven.”

(L7) Note: In this example, two different Prepositions: (ἐπὶ/ἐν) use the same English word: (in/in), however both have distinct definitions.

(L8) Note: (1.) The Greek Preposition: (G1909-ἐπὶ—Genitive case), answers to the question: Where? that is: 'on', 'upon' the earth.

(2.) On the other hand, the Greek Preposition: (G1772-in-ἐν—Dative case) indicates: 'within' heaven.

(3.) There is a (Definite-Article: τῆς (tes)-[the]) prior to the word: (earth).

OR,

Thy will be done, as

[in-ἐν-IN] [heaven-οὐρανῷ-heaven] [also-καὶ-also] [in-ἐπὶ-ON] [τῆς-the] [earth-γῆς-land]

Order of Greek cases:

[in-ἐν-IN-Dative] [heaven-οὐρανῷ-heaven] [also-καὶ-also] [in-ἐπὶ-ON-Genitive] [τῆς-the] [earth-γῆς-land]

(L9) Matthew 18:6 Example #3

6 “But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged [G1909-about-ἐπὶ-on, upon, over—Accusative case] his neck, and that he were drowned [G1772-in-ἐν-in—Dative case] the depth of the Sea.”

(L10) Note: Both Greek Prepositions place an emphasis over 'location':

“... about-(on, upon) his neck ...” OR,

[about-ἐπὶ-ON-Accusative] [τὸν-THE] [neck-τράχηλον-NECK] [his-αὐτοῦ-OF-him]

&

“... in-(within) the depth of the Sea.” OR,

[in-ἐν-IN-Dative] [the-τῷ-THE] [depth-πελάγει-depth]

[of the-τῆς-OF-THE] [Sea-θαλάσσης-SEA]

(L11) Note: Notice the first part of the verse reads:

(“But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, ...”)

This English word: (in) is a translation of the Greek Preposition:

(G1519-εἰς (eis)-into, to, toward)

OR,

(“one of these little ones which believe [in-εἰς-INTO] me, ...”).

Of course, the English word: (in) is a fitting choice. However, it is important to know which Greek word is behind its English equivalent.

OR,

“But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe G1519-in-εἰς (eis)-into, toward) me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged G1909-about-ἐπὶ-(epi)-on, upon, over) his neck, and that he were drowned G1772-in-ἐν-(en)-in, within) the depth of the Sea.”

(L12) Note: (1.) To further stress my point, consider the English word: (about). This same English word is also used for the Greek Preposition:

(G4012-περὶ (peri)-around, about, (of place; about, around: as, about parts of the body). (2.) One might assume that the English word:

(“... that a millstone were hanged about his neck, ...”) was a translation of the Greek Preposition: (G4012-περὶ (peri)-around, about). However, it is not.

(L13) Summary.

(1.) In this segment we learned the differences between

the Greek Prepositions: (G1909-ἐπὶ (epi)) & (G1722-ἐν (en));

concerning: 'place'//'location'.

(2.) At times, both Prepositions: (G1909-ἐπὶ) & (G1722-ἐν) shared the same English word: (e.g. in-ἐπὶ / in-ἐν Matthew 6:10).

(3.) The proper definition of these two English words (e.g. in / in)

should be according to the original language:

(e.g. [in = (ἐπὶ) + Genitive case] & [in = (ἐν) + Dative case])

(4.) To further illustrate my point, consider the following example:

"He's in jail for his crime".

The English word: (for) would be considered to be 'Retrospective'. And its Greek equivalent would be the Greek Preposition: (G1223-διά (dia)-because of, on account of).

Now consider the following statement:

"She went to the store for milk".

The English word: (for) would be considered to be 'Prospective'. And its Greek equivalent would be the Greek Preposition: (G1519-εἰς (eis)-with the view to, towards).

(5.) I hope you were able to distinguish between

the Greek Prepositions: (G1909-ἐπὶ (epi)) & (G1722-ἐν (en));

concerning: 'place'//'location'.

(M) Greek Text & Bible Translations

(M1) New Testament Greek Text

for Revelation 13:16

from The Byzantine Text-type:

Greek Text:

(M2) Stephanus 1550 Textus Receptus
καὶ ποιεῖ πάντας τοὺς μικροὺς καὶ τοὺς μεγάλους καὶ τοὺς πλουσίους καὶ τοὺς πτωχούς καὶ τοὺς ἐλευθέρους καὶ τοὺς δούλους ἵνα δώσῃ αὐτοῖς [G5480-χάραγμα-Accusative case] [G1909-ἐπὶ-Genitive case] τῆς χειρὸς αὐτῶν τῆς δεξιᾶς ἢ [G1909-ἐπὶ-Genitive case] [τῶν-Genitive case] [μέτωπων-Genitive case] αὐτῶν

(M3) Beza 1598 Textus Receptus
Καὶ ποιεῖ πάντας, τοὺς μικροὺς καὶ τοὺς μεγάλους, καὶ τοὺς πλουσίους καὶ τοὺς πτωχούς, καὶ τοὺς ἐλευθέρους καὶ τοὺς δούλους, ἵνα δῶσιν αὐτοῖς [G5480-χάραγμα-Accusative case] [G1909-ἐπὶ-Genitive case] τῆς χειρὸς αὐτῶν τῆς δεξιᾶς, ἢ [G1909-ἐπὶ-Genitive case] [τῶν-Genitive case] [μέτωπων-Genitive case] αὐτῶν·

(M4) Scrivener's 1894 Textus Receptus
καὶ ποιεῖ πάντας, τοὺς μικροὺς καὶ τοὺς μεγάλους, καὶ τοὺς πλουσίους καὶ τοὺς πτωχούς, καὶ τοὺς ἐλευθέρους καὶ τοὺς δούλους, ἵνα δώσῃ αὐτοῖς [G5480-χάραγμα-Accusative case] [G1909-ἐπὶ-Genitive case] τῆς χειρὸς αὐτῶν τῆς δεξιᾶς, ἢ [G1909-ἐπὶ-Genitive case] [τῶν-Genitive case] [μέτωπων-Genitive case] αὐτῶν,

(M5) Note: The above three are in accord.

This is how the Greek Interlinear reads:

“And he causeth all, both small and great rich and poor, free and bond, to receive [a mark-χάραγμα-mark] [in-ἐπὶ-ON] [τῆς-the] [hand-χειρὸς-HAND]

[their-αὐτῶν-OF-them] [τῆς-the] [right-δεξιᾶς-RIGHT], [or-ἢ-OR] [in-ἐπὶ-ON] [τῶν-the] [foreheads-μέτωπων-foreheads] [their-αὐτῶν-OF-them]:”

(M6) Note: Order of Greek cases:

“And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive [a mark-χάραγμα-Accusative] [ON-ἐπὶ-Genitive] [τῆς-the-Genitive] [HAND-χειρὸς-Genitive] [OF-them-αὐτῶν-Genitive] [τῆς-the-Genitive]

[RIGHT-δεξιᾶς-Genitive], or [ON-ἐπὶ-Genitive] [τῶν-the] [foreheads-μέτωπων-Genitive] [OF-them-αὐτῶν-Genitive]:”

(M7) Definition of the Genitive case

for the Greek Preposition: (ἐπὶ (epi)-G1909).

With the Genitive case: (1) it denotes: upon, as proceeding or springing from, and answers to the question "Where"?. (2) with the genitive emphasizing contact; in answer to "where?"

(M8) Case definition for a Noun, Pronoun, Adjective.

The Accusative case: The Accusative-case refers to the case used for

a Noun [or] Pronoun that is a 'direct object'.

E.g. "His disciples came up to show Him the buildings of the temple."

The Genitive case: The Genitive-case refers to the case used for a Noun, Pronoun, or Adjective to show ownership.

E.g. "His disciples came up to show Him the buildings of the temple."

(M9) Bible Translations:

for Revelation 13:16

(M10) King James Bible 1769

And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads:

(M11) King James Bible 1611

And he causeth all, both smal and great rich and poore, free and bond, to receiue a marke in their right hand, or in their foreheads:

(M12) Bishops Bible 1568

And he made all both smal & great, rich & poore, free & bonde, to receaue a marke in their right hand, or in their forheads.

(M13) Geneva Bible 1560

And he made all, both small and great, rich and poore, free and bond, to receiue a marke in their right hand or in their foreheads,

(M14) The Great Bible 1539

And he made all, both small & gret, ryche & poore, fre & bond, to receaue a marke in theyr ryght handes or in theyr forheddes.

(M15) Matthew's Bible 1537

And he made al both smale and greate, ryche and poore, free and bonde, to receyue a marke in theyr ryght handes, or in theyr forheades.

(M16) Coverdale Bible 1535

And he made all bothe smale and greate, ryche and poore, fre and bond, to receaue a marke in their right hondes, or in their forheades.

(M17) Tyndale Bible 1534

And he made all bothe smale and grett ryche and poore fre and bond to receave a marke in their right hondes or in their forheddes.

(M18) Wycliffe Bible 1382

And he schal make alle, smale and grete, and riche and pore, and fre men and bonde men, to haue a carecter in her riythoond, ethir in her forheedis;

(P) New Testament Greek Text

for Revelation 13:16

from The Alexandrian Text-type:

Greek Text:

(P1) Nestle-Aland 28th Edition

καὶ ποιεῖ πάντας, τοὺς μικροὺς καὶ τοὺς μεγάλους, καὶ τοὺς πλουσίους καὶ τοὺς πτωχούς, καὶ τοὺς ἐλευθέρους καὶ τοὺς δούλους, ἵνα δῶσιν αὐτοῖς [G5480-χάραγμα-Accusative case] [G1909-ἐπὶ-Genitive case] τῆς χειρὸς αὐτῶν τῆς δεξιᾶς ἢ [G1909-ἐπὶ-Accusative case] [τὸ-Accusative case] [μέτωπον-Accusative case] αὐτῶν

(P2) Westcott and Hort 1881
καὶ ποιεῖ πάντας, τοὺς μικροὺς καὶ τοὺς μεγάλους, καὶ τοὺς πλουσίους καὶ τοὺς πτωχούς, καὶ τοὺς ἐλευθέρους καὶ τοὺς δούλους, ἵνα δῶσιν αὐτοῖς [G5480-χάραγμα-Accusative case] [G1909-ἐπὶ-Genitive case] τῆς χειρὸς αὐτῶν τῆς δεξιᾶς ἢ [G1909-ἐπὶ-Accusative case] [τὸ-Accusative case] [μέτωπον-Accusative case] αὐτῶν,

(P3) Tischendorf 8th Edition 1872
καὶ ποιεῖ πάντας, τοὺς μικροὺς καὶ τοὺς μεγάλους, καὶ τοὺς πλουσίους καὶ τοὺς πτωχούς, καὶ τοὺς ἐλευθέρους καὶ τοὺς δούλους, ἵνα δῶσιν αὐτοῖς [G5480-χάραγμα-Accusative case] [G1909-ἐπὶ-Genitive case] τῆς χειρὸς αὐτῶν τῆς δεξιᾶς ἢ [G1909-ἐπὶ-Accusative case] [τὸ-Accusative case] [μέτωπον-Accusative case] αὐτῶν,

The Differences

(P4) Note: The difference between the 'Majority' & 'Minority' Text-type

for Revelation 13:16.

(P5) from the Majority Text-type [Byzantine]

καὶ ποιεῖ πάντας, τοὺς μικροὺς καὶ τοὺς μεγάλους, καὶ τοὺς πλουσίους καὶ τοὺς πτωχούς, καὶ τοὺς ἐλευθέρους καὶ τοὺς δούλους, ἵνα δώσῃ αὐτοῖς χάραγμα ἐπὶ τῆς χειρὸς αὐτῶν τῆς δεξιᾶς, ἢ [G1909-ἐπὶ-Genitive case] [τῶν-Genitive case] [μέτωπων-Genitive case] αὐτῶν,

OR,

[ON-ἐπὶ-Genitive] [the-τῶν-Genitive] [foreheads-μέτωπων-Genitive]

[OF-them-αὐτῶν-Genitive]

-VS-

(P6) from the Minority Text-type [Alexandria]

καὶ ποιεῖ πάντας, τοὺς μικροὺς καὶ τοὺς μεγάλους, καὶ τοὺς πλουσίους καὶ τοὺς πτωχούς, καὶ τοὺς ἐλευθέρους καὶ τοὺς δούλους, ἵνα δῶσιν αὐτοῖς χάραγμα ἐπὶ τῆς χειρὸς αὐτῶν τῆς δεξιᾶς ἢ [G1909-ἐπὶ-Accusative case] [τὸ-Accusative case] [μέτωπον-Accusative case] αὐτῶν

OR,

[ON-ἐπὶ-Accusative] [the-τὸ-Accusative] [forehead-μέτωπον-Accusative]

[OF-them-αὐτῶν-Genitive]

(P7) Definition of the Genitive case & Accusative case

for the Greek Preposition: (ἐπὶ (epi)-G1909).

With the Genitive case: (1) it denotes: upon, as proceeding or springing from, and answers to the question "Where"?. (2) with the genitive emphasizing contact; in answer to "where?"

With the Accusative case: (1) it implies: the downward pressure on that upon which a thing rests; active motion being suggested. (2) with the accusative emphasizing motion or direction. (c.) after verbs signifying motion and continuance.

(P8) Case definition for a Noun, Pronoun, Adjective.

The Genitive case: The Genitive-case refers to the case used for a Noun, Pronoun, or Adjective to show ownership.

E.g. "His disciples came up to show Him the buildings of the temple."

The Accusative case: The Accusative-case refers to the case used for

a Noun [or] Pronoun that is a 'direct object'.

E.g. "His disciples came up to show Him the buildings of the temple."

(P9) Bible Translations:

for Revelation 13:16

(P10) New International Version
It also forced all people, great and small, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on their right hands or on their foreheads,

(P11) New Living Translation
He required everyone—small and great, rich and poor, free and slave—to be given a mark on the right hand or on the forehead.

(L12) English Standard Version
Also it causes all, both small and great, both rich and poor, both free and slave, to be marked on the right hand or the forehead,

(P13) New American Standard Bible
And he causes all, the small and the great, and the rich and the poor, and the free men and the slaves, to be given a mark on their right hand or on their forehead,

(P14) New King James Version
He causes all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on their right hand or on their foreheads,

(P15) Legacy Standard Bible

And he causes all, the small and the great, and the rich and the poor, and the free men and the slaves, that they be given a mark on their right hand or on their forehead,

and many others...

(P16) Note: The above translations can't even agree with one another.

1.) Some translations alternate between the Plural and Singular of the words:

(forehead / foreheads) & (hand / hands).

2.) Others omit the Greek word: (αὐτῶν-their).

3.) One translation changes the Noun: (a mark) into an Adjective: (marked).

4.) To be fair, the Greek Preposition: (ἐπὶ) was properly translated as: (on).

(P17) Summary.

(1.) If you are a 'King James Bible' advocate,

then Revelation 13:16 reads like this:

(“... to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads: ...”)

(2.) However, the English word: (in) is a translation of the

Greek preposition: (G1909-ἐπὶ-(epi)—Genitive case).

(3.) Definition of the Greek preposition: (G1909-ἐπὶ-(epi)-upon, on), denoting superficial contact.

(4.) Translations that rely on the Alexandrian Text-type Greek texts did well in translating the Greek preposition: (G1909-ἐπὶ-(epi)) as: (on).

(Q) In Summary

(Q1) In light of the above,

lets revisit Revelation 13:16-17 and come to a conclusion.

Key

(Q2) Definition of the Genitive case & Accusative case

for the Greek Preposition: (ἐπὶ (epi)-G1909).

With the Genitive case: (1) it denotes: upon, as proceeding or springing from, and answers to the question "Where"?. (2) with the genitive emphasizing contact; in answer to "where?"

With the Accusative case: (1) it implies: the downward pressure on that upon which a thing rests; active motion being suggested. (2) with the accusative emphasizing motion or direction. (c.) after verbs signifying motion and continuance.

(Q3) Case definition for a Noun, Pronoun, Adjective.

The Genitive case: The Genitive-case refers to the case used for a Noun, Pronoun, or Adjective to show ownership.

E.g. "His disciples came up to show Him the buildings of the temple."

The Accusative case: The Accusative-case refers to the case used for

a Noun [or] Pronoun that is a 'direct object'.

E.g. "His disciples came up to show Him the buildings of the temple."

(Q4) Overview

Revelation 13:16-17

16 “And he causeth all, both small and great rich and poor, free and bond, to receive [G5480-a mark-χάραγμα (charagma)-impressed mark, engraving] [G1909-in-ἐπὶ (epi)-on, upon] their right hand, or [G1909-in-ἐπὶ (epi)-on, upon] their foreheads: 17 And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the [G5480-mark-χάραγμα (charagma)-impressed mark, engraving], or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.”

(Q5) Order of Greek cases:

Revelation 13:16-17

16 “And he causeth all, both small and great rich and poor, free and bond, to receive [a mark—Accusative] [in—Genitive] their right hand, or

[in—Genitive] their foreheads: 17 And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the [mark—Accusative], or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.”

(Q6) Full order of Greek cases:

Revelation 13:16-17

16 “And he causeth all, both small and great rich and poor, free and bond, to receive [a mark—Accusative] [in—Genitive] [their—Genitive] [right—Genitive] [hand—Genitive], or [in—Genitive] [their—Genitive] [foreheads—Genitive]:

17 And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had [the—Accusative]

[mark—Accusative], or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.”

(Q7) Greek Interlinear:

Revelation 13:16-17

16 “And he causeth all, both small and great rich and poor, free and bond, to receive [a mark-χάραγμα-Accusative] [ON-ἐπὶ-Genitive] [τῆς-the-Genitive] [HAND-χειρὸς-Genitive] [OF-them-αὐτῶν-Genitive] [τῆς-the-Genitive]

[RIGHT-δεξιᾶς-Genitive] or [ON-ἐπὶ-Genitive] [τῶν-the-Genitive] [foreheads-μέτωπων-Genitive] [OF-them-αὐτῶν-Genitive]:

17 And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had

[THE-τὸ-Accusative] [mark-χάραγμα-Accusative], or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.”

(Q8) Summary.

(1.) The Greek Preposition: (G1909-ἐπὶ-(epi)—Genitive case) for

Revelation 13:16 answers to the question: Where?—denoting: location/place.

That is:

(“... to receive a mark [on, in, upon] their right hand, or [on, in, upon] their foreheads: ...”)

(2.) However, the Greek word: (χάραγμα (charagma)-a mark) demands that this (mark) be more than just superficial; as per definition, this (mark) is to be: engraved, impressed, etched, carved; these words imply "digging at" the hand or forehead. Technically, this (mark) is both 'on/upon' the surface, and yet, 'into' the surface.

(3.) Whether your bible translation reads:

(“... to receive a mark [on/in] their right hand, or [on/in] their foreheads: ...”)

understand that these two English words are a translation of the same

Greek Preposition: (G1909-ἐπὶ-(epi)—Genitive case).

(4.) It is unclear to me what (the mark) of the beast 'is' [or] 'will be'. This (mark) might possibly be: (a.) a quantum microneedle patch, (b.) a quantum dot tattoo, (c.) a scar, (d.) a brand, (e.) an implant.

(5.) (a.) Regardless of the method used, one thing is true, no one will be able to buy or sell without it. (b.) It is worth noting that the world is moving towards a cashless economic system, this means the use of digital currency. (c.) It is possible that this (mark) might have 'Nano/Bio' technology embedded into it.

(Q9) In Closing

(1) Remember, not everyone has a right hand/arm, but most certainly, everyone has a forehead. (2) This (mark) will control in-person and on-line buying & selling. (3) The Prophesies must be fulfilled in their respective order prior to the implementation of (the mark). (4) There will be two other ways by which one can buy or sell: any one who has

(a) the name of the beast. [or] (b) the number of his name.

**all of the information provided is for your learning and guidance.

I make no claims as to what the mark of the beast 'is' or 'shall be', but rather, as to what it might be.

(R) Additional Resources

(use discernment when reading the following.)

(R1) Connections to Observe

(R2) Revelation 13:15-17

15 “And he had power to give //life (Gr. breath) unto the Image of the beast, that the Image of the beast should both speak, and cause that as many as would not worship the Image of the beast, should be killed.

16 And he causeth all, both small and great rich and poor, free and bond, to receive-δώσῃ (dose)-to give) a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads: 17 And that no man might buy or-ἢ (e)-or, either) sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.”

(R3) Note: When the Greek word: (δώσῃ) is transliterated into the English alphabet, it spells the word: 'dose'; a word that is commonly used in the medical field.

OR,

(“And he causeth all, both small and great rich and poor,

free and bond, to [dose] a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads:”)

(R4) Note: When the Greek word: (ἢ) is transliterated into the English alphabet, it is the letter: 'e', that is, e-commerce.

OR,

(“And that no man might [e]buy or [e]sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.”)

**The above is simply an observation.

(S) Pharmakeia

(S1) Revelation 18:23

23 “And the light of a candle shall shine no more at all in thee: and the voice of the bridegroom and of the bride shall be heard no more at all in thee: for thy Merchants-ἔμποροί (emporoi)-a trader, (a (wholesale) tradesman, dealer:—merchant) were the great men of the earth: for by-ἐν (en)-in) thy sorceries-φαρμακείᾳ (pharmakeia)-enchantment with drugs, (i.e. the use or the administering of drugs:—medication ("pharmacy"); (by extension:— magic) were all-πάντα (panta)-all, every, the whole) nations-ἔθνη (ethen)-nation, people) deceived-ἐπλανήθησαν (eplanethesan)-to lead astray, to (properly, cause to) roam (from safety, truth, or virtue):—go astray, deceive, err, seduce, wander, be out of the way.).”

(S2) sorceries

φαρμακείᾳ (pharmakeia)

enchantment with drugs, (i.e. the use or the administering of drugs:—medication ("pharmacy"); (by extension:— magic)

(S3) Note: Below are some common logo themes for the

'Pharmaceutical Drug Stores' (herbs, a bowl, and a mixer).

(T) Graphene Hydroxide

(T1) Note: Some articles have circulated the Internet with claims about the COVID-19 vaccines which may possibly contain: 'Graphene Hydroxide' [source: Dr. Andreas Noack], a German chemist. Another article alleges that those who have been inoculated have become 'Bluetooth Discoverable' and can be detected by older android phone models such as the Samsung Galaxy J7. The phone's Bluetooth should display a 12 digit MAC address, or IP address, or Serial number, or hexadecimal number that looks like this:

(T2) To learn more, click:

Dr Luis De Benito – Covid Vaccines Appear to Install a “MAC Address” inside the Vaxxed

(U) The Microchip Implant

(U1) Note: Another article that might interest you:

the late Dr. Carl W. Sanders;

developer of the microchip. Dr. Carl goes on to explain why the hand and forehead are the most suitable places for a microchip implant.

(U2) “... These researchers found that the forehead and the back of the hand is not just the most convenient place, but is also the only viable place for rapid, consistent temperature changes in the skin to recharge the lithium battery. The microchip is approximately seven millimetres in length, .75 millimetres in diameter, about the size of a grain of rice. It is capable of storing pages upon pages of information about you. All your general history, work history, crime record, health history, and financial data can be stored on this chip. ”

(U3) To learn more, click:

https://www.taddlecreekmag.com/the-testimony-of-carl-sanders-inventor-of-the-microchip

**Try finding this articles via DuckDuckGo browser.

(V) Chi-Xi-Stigma

G5516 χξς

(V1) Note: In Greek, the number: (666) is as follows:

Chi: (600) Xi: (60) Stigma: (6)

OR,

[χ-chi =600] [ξ-xi =60] [ς-stigma =6]

(V2) Revelation 13:18

18 “Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding, count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man, and his number is, six hundred threescore and six-χξς (chxs)-denoting respectively 600, 60 and 6; 666 as a numeral:—six hundred threescore and six).”

OR,

(V3) Note: In ancient Greek, each alphabet letter had a numerical value. The writer of Revelation 13:18 used that method.

OR,

[χ-chi-600] + [ξ-xi-60] + [ς-stigma-6] = χξς (666)

(V4) Note: The etymology of the Greek number: [ς-stigma-6] can be traced to the root word: (G4742-στίγμα (stígma)). This Strong's Number can be found in only one (1) verse:

(V5) Galatians 6:17

17 “From henceforth let no man trouble me, for I bear in my body the

G4742-marks-στίγματα (stigmata)-a point, puncture, (to "stick", i.e. prick), a mark pricked in) of the Lord Jesus.”

(V6) Note: Don't you find it peculiar that the 'Alexandrian' manuscripts do not agree with the 'Byzantine' manuscripts for Revelation 13:18. Compare:

(V7) New Testament Greek Text

for Revelation 13:18

from The Byzantine Text-type:

Greek Text:

(V8) Stephanus 1550 Textus Receptus

Ὧδε ἡ σοφία ἐστίν ὁ ἔχων τὸν νοῦν ψηφισάτω τὸν ἀριθμὸν τοῦ θηρίου ἀριθμὸς γὰρ ἀνθρώπου ἐστίν καὶ ὁ ἀριθμὸς αὐτοῦ χξς

(V9) Beza 1598 Textus Receptus

Ὧδε ἡ σοφία ἐστίν. ὁ ἔχων τὸν νοῦν, ψηφισάτω τῶν ἀριθμὸν τοῦ θηρίου· ἀριθμὸς γὰρ ἀνθρώπου ἐστί· καὶ ὁ ἀριθμὸς αὐτοῦ χξς.

(V10) Scrivener's 1894 Textus Receptus

ὧδε ἡ σοφία ἐστίν. ὁ ἔχων τὸν νοῦν ψηφισάτω τὸν ἀριθμὸν τοῦ θηρίου· ἀριθμὸς γὰρ ἀνθρώπου ἐστί, καὶ ὁ ἀριθμὸς αὐτοῦ χξϛʹ.

(V11) Family 35-based Byzantine Greek NT

ὧδε ἡ σοφία ἐστίν ὁ ἔχων νοῦν ψηφισάτω τὸν ἀριθμὸν τοῦ θηρίου ἀριθμὸς γὰρ ἀνθρώπου ἐστί καὶ ὁ ἀριθμὸς αὐτοῦ ἐστί χξς´.

from The Alexandrian Text-type:

Greek Text:

(V12) Nestle-Aland 28th Revised Edition

Ὧδε ἡ σοφία ἐστίν. ὁ ἔχων νοῦν ψηφισάτω τὸν ἀριθμὸν τοῦ θηρίου, ἀριθμὸς γὰρ ἀνθρώπου ἐστίν, καὶ ὁ ἀριθμὸς αὐτοῦ ἑξακόσιοι ἑξήκοντα ἕξ.

(V13) Westcott and Hort 1881

Ὧδε ἡ σοφία ἐστίν· ὁ ἔχων νοῦν ψηφισάτω τὸν ἀριθμὸν τοῦ θηρίου, ἀριθμὸς γὰρ ἀνθρώπου ἐστίν· καὶ ὁ ἀριθμὸς αὐτοῦ ἑξακόσιοι ἑξήκοντα ἕξ.

(V14) Nestle Greek New Testament 1904

Ὧδε ἡ σοφία ἐστίν. ὁ ἔχων νοῦν ψηφισάτω τὸν ἀριθμὸν τοῦ θηρίου· ἀριθμὸς γὰρ ἀνθρώπου ἐστίν. καὶ ὁ ἀριθμὸς αὐτοῦ ἑξακόσιοι ἑξήκοντα ἕξ.

(V15) The Differences

(V16) Note: The difference between the 'Majority' & 'Minority' Text-type

for Revelation 13:18.

(V17) Note: (1.) The 'Byzantine' Text-type Greek texts read: (χξς), which is a numerical value assigned to each letter of the Greek alphabet.

[χ-chi-600] + [ξ-xi-60] + [ς-stigma-6] = χξς (666)

(2.) The 'Alexandrian' Text-type Greek texts read: (ἑξακόσιοι ἑξήκοντα ἕξ), which is the actual spell out of the numbers:

[600-ἑξακόσιοι] + [60-ἑξήκοντα] + [6-ἕξ] = ἑξακόσιοι ἑξήκοντα ἕξ (666)

(V18) Note: This topic alone is worthy of a closer examination.

(V19) Note: To learn more, click:

Microchip implants, 666, Chi-Xi-Stigma, Charagma, Epi (ridingthebeast.com)

(W) Package Insert for a Vaccine

(W1) Note: Every vaccine has what is called

a 'Package Insert for a Vaccine'.

(W2) Note: What goes into a package insert is dictated by the FDA, specifically the Code of Federal Regulations Title 21, and Section 314 of the NCVIA, after consultation with the Advisory Commission on Childhood Vaccines.

Much like the package inserts for other medicines, a vaccine package insert includes up to 17 major sections, including:

Indications and Usage – what the vaccine is used for
Dosage and Administration – the recommended dose of vaccine, when and where it should be given, and how to mix it
Dosage Forms and Strengths – available dosage forms
Contraindications – all situations when the vaccine should not be given
Warning and Precautions – all adverse reactions and safety hazards that may occur after getting the vaccine and what you should do if they occur
Adverse Reactions – this section includes clinical trials experience, post-marketing experience, and voluntary reports, and it is very important to understand that it is not always possible to establish a causal relationship to vaccination for these adverse effects. So just because something is listed here, whether it is SIDS, autism, drowning, or a car accident, doesn’t mean that it was actually caused by the vaccine.
Drug Interactions – any reactions you might expect between the vaccine and other drugs
Use in Specific Populations – can include recommendations for use in pregnancy, nursing mothers, pediatric use, and geriatric use
Drug abuse and dependence – usually blank
Overdosage – usually blank
Description – general information about the vaccine, including how it was made and all vaccine ingredients.
Clinical Pharmacology – how the vaccine works, including how long you might expect protection to last
Nonclinical Toxicology – must include a section on carcinogenesis, mutagenesis, impairment of fertility, even if it is to say that the vaccine “has not been evaluated for the potential to cause carcinogenicity, genotoxicity, or impairment of male fertility.” (Research Section 13)
Clinical Studies – a discussion of the clinical studies that help us understand how to use the drug safely and effectively
References – when necessary, a list of references that are important to decisions about the use of the vaccine
How Supplied/Storage and Handling
Patient Counseling Information – information necessary for patients to use the drug safely and effectively

(W3) Note: To learn more, click:

Do You Know What’s in a Vaccine? - Learn the Risk.org

https://www.immunize.org/official-guidance/fda/pkg-inserts/?wpsolr_fq%5B0%5D=imm_vaccine_or_disease_str%3ACOVID-19

**And no, I am not against vaccines, but I do like to be informed.

(X) In Closing

(X1) Note: To what extent is any of the above true? I cannot say. It may all be a conspiracy, or it may all be true. But please, do not be ignorant brothers; be diligent. After all, Satan is called a deceiver for a reason.

(X2) My Brothers,

Please, do not let the 'Mark of the Beast' be the 'highlight' of your spiritual growth, consider the weightier matters of the Christian Faith. Instead, press on to maturity. Make your calling and election sure, press for the mark— for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. Fight the good fight of faith, be thus minded: and if in any thing ye be otherwise minded, God shall reveal even this unto you. Do not let the spirit of fear rule over you; for the LORD thy God is with thee.

Be ye strong in the Lord!

"Be Wise, Be in-ἐν (en-G1722) Christ, and Glorify God."

END OF PART 1

-Feb, 2022

(2 Timothy 3:16-17)

16 "All Scripture is given by inspiration of God-θεόπνευστος (theopneustos)-God-breathed), and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17 That the man of God may be perfect-ἄρτιος (artios)-fitted, perfected, fully ready, (by implication) complete:—perfect)), thoroughly furnished-ἐξηρτισμένος (exertismenos)-to fit out, (i.e. to furnish perfectly, equip completely)) unto all good works-ἔργον (ergon)-work, deed, doing, labour, (by implication: an act))."

** please contact me (ourforgiveness@mail.com)

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