Rev 20:1 | RWP | e4.org | Coming down out of heaven ( καταβαινοντα εκ του ουρανου ). As in ; . The key of the abyss ( την κλειν της αβυσσου ). As in . A great chain ( αλυσιν μεγαλην ). Paul wore a αλυσις (alpha privative and λυω , to loose) in Rome ( ;, as did Peter in prison in Jerusalem ( ). In his hand ( επ την χειρα αυτου ). "Upon his hand," ready for use. See επ with the genitive in .

‏ Revelation of John 20:1

Coming down out of heaven ( καταβαινοντα εκ του ουρανου ). As in 10:1; 18:1.

The key of the abyss ( την κλειν της αβυσσου ). As in 9:1.

A great chain ( αλυσιν μεγαλην ). Paul wore a αλυσις (alpha privative and λυω, to loose) in Rome (2Ti 1:16;, as did Peter in prison in Jerusalem (Ac 12:6).

In his hand ( επ την χειρα αυτου ). "Upon his hand," ready for use. See επ with the genitive in 1:20.