Rev 21:7 | RWP | e4.org | He that overcometh ( ο νικων ). Recalls the promises at the close of each of the Seven Letters in chapters 2 and 3. Shall inherit ( κληρονομησε ). Future active of κληρονομεω , word with great history ( ; ; ; ), here interpreted for the benefit of these who share in Christ's victory. I will be his God ( Εσομα αυτω θεος ). Repeated Old Testament promise (first to Abraham, .). Cf. . He shall be my son ( αυτος εστα μο υιος ). Made first of Solomon ( ) and applied to David later in .

‏ Revelation of John 21:7

He that overcometh ( ο νικων ). Recalls the promises at the close of each of the Seven Letters in chapters 2 and 3.

Shall inherit ( κληρονομησε ). Future active of κληρονομεω, word with great history (Mr 10:17; 1Pe 1:4; Ga 4:7; Ro 8:17), here interpreted for the benefit of these who share in Christ's victory.

I will be his God ( Εσομα αυτω θεος ). Repeated Old Testament promise (first to Abraham, Ge 17:7f.). Cf. Re 21:3.

He shall be my son ( αυτος εστα μο υιος ). Made first of Solomon (2Sa 7:14) and applied to David later in Ps 89:26f.