‏ Revelation of John 9:6

 Men ( ο ανθρωπο ). Generic use of the article (men as a class).

 Shall not find it ( ου μη ευρησουσιν αυτον ). Strong double negative  ου μη with the future active indicative according to Aleph Q, but  ευρωσιν (second aorist active subjunctive) according to A P (either construction regular). The idea here is found in Job 3:21; Jer 8:3. "Such a death as they desire, a death which will end their sufferings, is impossible; physical death is no remedy for the  βασανισμος of an evil conscience" (Swete).

 They shall desire to die ( επιθυμησουσιν αποθανειν ). Future active of  επιθυμεω, a climax to  ζητησουσιν (they shall seek), to desire vehemently. Paul in Php 1:23 shows a preference for death if his work is done, in order to be with Christ, a very different feeling from what we have here.

 Fleeth ( φευγε ). Vivid futuristic present active indicative of  φευγω. Even death does not come to their relief.

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