Rev 15:2-4 | RWP | e4.org | As it were a glassy sea ( ως θαλασσαν υαλινην ). Accusative case after ειδον and ως here, not in , which see for the symbol. Mingled with fire ( μεμιγμενην πυρ ). Perfect passive participle of μιγνυμ , to mix, and the associative instrumental case πυρ . This item not in (a vision of peace), but here it adds to the splendour of the vision. This parenthesis ( ) gives a picture of the martyrs in their state of bliss. Them that come off victorious ( τους νικωντας ). Present active articular participle of νικαω , accusative after ειδον , "those that come off victorious" ( ). From the beast and from his image ( εκ του θηριου κα εκ της εικονος αυτου ). This use of εκ after νικαω is unusual, also with εκ του αριθμου . For these items see , , ; , ; ; . By the glassy sea ( επ την θαλασσαν την υαλινην ). Or "upon" more likely ( ) with the accusative as in . Harps of God ( κιθαρας του θεου ). Objective genitive, for the worship of God ( ; ; ).

‏ Revelation of John 15:2-4

As it were a glassy sea ( ως θαλασσαν υαλινην ). Accusative case after ειδον and ως here, not in 4:6, which see for the symbol.

Mingled with fire ( μεμιγμενην πυρ ). Perfect passive participle of μιγνυμ, to mix, and the associative instrumental case πυρ. This item not in 4:6 (a vision of peace), but here it adds to the splendour of the vision. This parenthesis (2-4) gives a picture of the martyrs in their state of bliss.

Them that come off victorious ( τους νικωντας ). Present active articular participle of νικαω, accusative after ειδον, "those that come off victorious" (14:4).

From the beast and from his image ( εκ του θηριου κα εκ της εικονος αυτου ). This use of εκ after νικαω is unusual, also with εκ του αριθμου. For these items see 13:1, 14, 17; 14:9, 11; 19:20; 20:4.

By the glassy sea ( επ την θαλασσαν την υαλινην ). Or "upon" more likely (4:6) with the accusative as in Mt 14:25ff.

Harps of God ( κιθαρας του θεου ). Objective genitive, for the worship of God (5:8; 14:2; 1Ch 16:42).

The song of Moses ( την ωιδην του Μωυσεως ). Ex 14:31; 15:1-19. A song of victory like that of Moses after crossing the Red Sea.

And the song of the Lamb ( την ωιδην του αρνιου ). A separate note of victory like that of Moses, though one song, not two. Charles finds it impossible to reconcile the two expressions, if genuine, but it is a needless objection. The words come from the O.T.: "great" ( μεγαλα ) from Ps 111:2, "wonderful" ( θαυμαστα ) from Ps 139:14, "O Lord God the Almighty" ( Κυριε ο θεος ο παντοκρατωρ ) from Am 4:13 (Re 4:8), "righteous and true" ( δικαια κα αληθινα ) from De 32:4, "Thou King of the ages" ( ο βασιλευς των αιωνων ) like Jer 10:10; 1Ti 1:17. Some MSS. have "the king of the saints" and some "the king of the nations," like Jer 10:7. John thus combines in Hebraic tone the expressions of the old and the new in the song to the Glorified Messiah.

Who shall not fear? ( τις ου μη φοβηθηι; ). Rhetorical question with ου μη (double negative) and first aorist passive subjunctive of φοβεομα future passive in Jer 10:7).

And glorify ( κα δοξασε ). Change here to the future indicative instead of the aorist subjunctive, as often. Cf. Ps 86:9.

Thou only art holy ( μονος οσιος ). Both predicate adjectives, "Thou art alone holy." God alone is perfectly holy (16:5).

Shall come ( ηξουσιν ). Future active of ηκω.

And worship ( κα προσκυνησουσιν ). Future active of προσκυνεω. Both from Ps 86:9.

Have been made manifest ( εφανερωθησαν ). Prophetic first aorist passive indicative of φανεροω. This martyr's song has the ring of great poetry.