Rev 2:27-28 | RWP | e4.org | He shall rule ( ποιμανε ). Future active of ποιμαινω , to shepherd (from ποιμην , shepherd), also from . See again ; ; . With a rod of iron ( εν ραβδω σιδηρα ). Continuing the quotation. Instrumental use of εν . Ραβδος (feminine) is the royal sceptre and indicates rigorous rule. The vessels of the potter ( τα σκευη τα κεραμικα ). Old adjective, belonging to a potter ( κεραμευσ, κεραμος ), here only in N.T. Are broken to shivers ( συντριβετα ). Present passive indicative of συντριβω , old verb, to rub together, to break in pieces ( ).

‏ Revelation of John 2:27-28

He shall rule ( ποιμανε ). Future active of ποιμαινω, to shepherd (from ποιμην, shepherd), also from Ps 2:8f. See again Re 7:17; 12:5; 19:15.

With a rod of iron ( εν ραβδω σιδηρα ). Continuing the quotation. Instrumental use of εν. Ραβδος (feminine) is the royal sceptre and indicates rigorous rule.

The vessels of the potter ( τα σκευη τα κεραμικα ). Old adjective, belonging to a potter ( κεραμευσ, κεραμος ), here only in N.T.

Are broken to shivers ( συντριβετα ). Present passive indicative of συντριβω, old verb, to rub together, to break in pieces (Mr 14:3).

As I also have received ( ως καγω ειληφα ). Perfect active indicative of λαμβανω. Christ still possesses the power from the Father (Ac 2:33; Ps 2:7).

The morning star ( τον αστερα τον πρωινον ). "The star the morning one." In 22:16 Christ is the bright morning star. The victor will have Christ himself.