The four and twenty elders fall down before him that sat on the throne, and worship him that liveth for ever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying,
The foure and twentie Elders fall downe before him that ſate on the Throne, and worſhip him that liueth for euer and euer, and caſt their crownes before the Throne, ſaying,
πεσοῦνται οἱ εἴκοσι καὶ τέσσαρες πρεσβύτεροι ἐνώπιον τοῦ καθημένου ἐπὶ τοῦ θρόνου, καὶ προσκυνοῦσι τῷ ζῶντι εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων, καὶ βαλλοῦσι τοὺς στεφάνους αὐτῶν ἐνώπιον τοῦ θρόνου, λέγοντες,
πεσοῦνται οἱ εἴκοσι καὶ τέσσαρες πρεσβύτεροι ἐνώπιον τοῦ καθημένου ἐπὶ τοῦ θρόνου, καὶ προσκυνοῦσι τῷ ζῶντι εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων· καὶ βάλλουσι τοὺς στεφάνους αὑτῶν ἐνώπιον τοῦ θρόνου, λέγοντες,
αἰών , masculine noun, aiōn — a space of time, an age (value 861)
G165,
αἰών aiṓn, ahee-ohn'; from the same as G104; properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity (also past); by implication, the world; specially (Jewish) a Messianic period (present or future):—age, course, eternal, (for) ever(-more), (n-)ever, (beginning of the , while the) world (began, without end). Compare G5550.for ever, an unbroken age, perpetuity of time, eternity
the worlds, universe
period of time, age
Used in 102 Verses, 22 Books 127  Occurrence Count
αὐτός , pronoun, autos — (1) self (emphatic) (2) he, she, it (used for the third person pronoun) (3) the same (value 971)
G846,
αὐτός autós, ow-tos'; from the particle αὖ aû (perhaps akin to the base of G109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:—her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare G848.himself, herself, themselves, itself
he, she, it
the same
Used in 3781 Verses, 27 Books 5773  Occurrence Count
βάλλω , verb, ballō — to throw, cast (value 863)
G906,
†βάλλω bállō, bal'-lo; a primary verb; to throw (in various applications, more or less violent or intense):—arise, cast (out), × dung, lay, lie, pour, put (up), send, strike, throw (down), thrust. Compare G4496.to throw or let go of a thing without caring where it falls
to scatter, to throw, cast into
to give over to one's care uncertain about the result
of fluids
to pour, pour into of rivers
to pour out
to put into, insert
Used in 107 Verses, 8 Books 125  Occurrence Count
εἴκοσι , indeclinable noun, eikosi — twenty (value 315)
G1501,
εἴκοσι eíkosi, i'-kos-ee; of uncertain affinity; a score:—twenty.Used in 11 Verses, 5 Books 12  Occurrence Count
εἰς , preposition, eis — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered, of place, time, purpose, result) (value 215)
G1519,
εἰς eis, ice; a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases:—(abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), …ward, (where-)fore, with.into, unto, to, towards, for, among
Used in 1512 Verses, 27 Books 1773  Occurrence Count
ἐνώπιον , preposition, enōpion — in sight of, before (value 1065)
G1799,
ἐνώπιον enṓpion, en-o'-pee-on; neuter of a compound of G1722 and a derivative of G3700; in the face of (literally or figuratively):—before, in the presence (sight) of, to.in the presence of, before
of occupied place: in that place which is before, or over against, opposite, any one and towards which another turns his eyes
Used in 89 Verses, 15 Books 97  Occurrence Count
ἐπί , preposition, epi — on, upon (value 95)
G1909,
ἐπί epí, ep-ee'; a primary preposition; properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with the dative case) at, on, etc.; of direction (with the accusative case) towards, upon, etc.:—about (the times), above, after, against, among, as long as (touching), at, beside, × have charge of, (be-, (where-))fore, in (a place, as much as, the time of, -to), (because) of, (up-)on (behalf of), over, (by, for) the space of, through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), with.upon, on, at, by, before
of position, on, at, by, over, against
to, over, on, at, across, against
Used in 791 Verses, 25 Books 898  Occurrence Count
ζάω , verb, zaō — to live (value 808)
G2198,
ζάω záō, dzah'-o; a primary verb; to live (literally or figuratively):—life(-time), (a-)live(-ly), quick.to live, breathe, be among the living (not lifeless, not dead)
to enjoy real life
to have true life and worthy of the name
active, blessed, endless in the kingdom of God
to live i.e. pass life, in the manner of the living and acting
of mortals or character
living water, having vital power in itself and exerting the same upon the soul
metaph. to be in full vigour
to be fresh, strong, efficient,
as adj. active, powerful, efficacious
Used in 127 Verses, 20 Books 141  Occurrence Count
θρόνος , masculine noun, thronos — a throne (value 499)
G2362,
θρόνος thrónos, thron'-os; from θράω thráō (to sit); a stately seat ("throne"); by implication, power or (concretely) a potentate:—seat, throne.a throne seat
a chair of state having a footstool
assigned in the NT to kings, hence, kingly power or royalty
metaph. to God, the governor of the world
to the Messiah, Christ, the partner and assistant in the divine administration
hence divine power belonging to Christ
to judges i.e. tribunal or bench
to elders
Used in 50 Verses, 6 Books 60  Occurrence Count
κάθημαι , verb, kathēmai — to be seated (value 89)
G2521,
κάθημαι káthēmai, kath'-ay-mahee; from G2596; and ἧμαι hēmai (to sit; akin to the base of G1476); to sit down; figuratively, to remain, reside:—dwell, sit (by, down).to sit down, seat one's self
to sit, be seated, of a place occupied
to have a fixed abode, to dwell
Used in 87 Verses, 10 Books 89  Occurrence Count
καί , conjunction, kai — and, even, also (value 31)
G2532,
καί kaí, kahee; apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:—and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.and, also, even, indeed, but
Used in 5227 Verses, 27 Books 9277  Occurrence Count
λέγω , verb, legō — to say (value 838)
G3004,
†λέγω légō, leg'-o; a primary verb; properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas G2036 and G5346 generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while G4483 is properly to break silence merely, and G2980 means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean:—ask, bid, boast, call, describe, give out, name, put forth, say(-ing, on), shew, speak, tell, utter.to say, to speak
affirm over, maintain
to teach
to exhort, advise, to command, direct
to point out with words, intend, mean, mean to say
to call by name, to call, name
to speak out, speak of, mention
Used in 1244 Verses, 25 Books 1343  Occurrence Count
ὁ , article, ho — the (value 70)
G3588,
ὁ ho, ho; the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom):—the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than "the" counted
Used in 7051 Verses, 27 Books 20257  Occurrence Count
πίπτω , verb, piptō — to fall (value 1270)
G4098,
†πίπτω píptō, pip'-to; probably akin to G4072 through the idea of alighting; to fall (literally or figuratively):—fail, fall (down), light on.to descend from a higher place to a lower
to fall (either from or upon)
to be thrust down
metaph. to fall under judgment, came under condemnation
to descend from an erect to a prostrate position
to fall down
to be prostrated, fall prostrate
of those overcome by terror or astonishment or grief or under the attack of an evil spirit or of falling dead suddenly
the dismemberment of a corpse by decay
to prostrate one's self
used of suppliants and persons rendering homage or worship to one
to fall out, fall from i.e. shall perish or be lost
to fall down, fall into ruin: of buildings, walls etc.
to be cast down from a state of prosperity
to fall from a state of uprightness
to perish, i.e come to an end, disappear, cease
of virtues
to lose authority, no longer have force
of sayings, precepts, etc.
to be removed from power by death
to fail of participating in, miss a share in
Used in 85 Verses, 10 Books 88  Occurrence Count
πρεσβύτερος , adjective, presbyteros — elder (value 1462)
G4245,
πρεσβύτερος presbýteros, pres-boo'-ter-os; comparative of πρέσβυς présbys (elderly); older; as noun, a senior; specially, an Israelite Sanhedrist (also figuratively, member of the celestial council) or Christian "presbyter":—elder(-est), old.elder, of age,
the elder of two people
advanced in life, an elder, a senior
forefathers
a term of rank or office
among the Jews
members of the great council or Sanhedrin (because in early times the rulers of the people, judges, etc., were selected from elderly men)
of those who in separate cities managed public affairs and administered justice
among the Christians, those who presided over the assemblies (or churches) The NT uses the term bishop, elders, and presbyters interchangeably
the twenty four members of the heavenly Sanhedrin or court seated on thrones around the throne of God
Used in 67 Verses, 13 Books 67  Occurrence Count
προσκυνέω , verb, proskyneō — to do reverence to (value 1725)
G4352,
προσκυνέω proskynéō, pros-koo-neh'-o; from G4314 and a probable derivative of G2965 (meaning to kiss, like a dog licking his master's hand); to fawn or crouch to, i.e. (literally or figuratively) prostrate oneself in homage (do reverence to, adore):—worship.to kiss the hand to (towards) one, in token of reverence
among the Orientals, esp. the Persians, to fall upon the knees and touch the ground with the forehead as an expression of profound reverence
in the NT by kneeling or prostration to do homage (to one) or make obeisance, whether in order to express respect or to make supplication
used of homage shown to men and beings of superior rank
to the Jewish high priests
to God
to Christ
to heavenly beings
to demons
Used in 54 Verses, 8 Books 60  Occurrence Count
στέφανος , masculine noun, stephanos — that which surrounds, a crown (value 1326)
G4735,
στέφανος stéphanos, stef'-an-os; from an apparently primary στέφω stéphō (to twine or wreathe); a chaplet (as a badge of royalty, a prize in the public games or a symbol of honor generally; but more conspicuous and elaborate than the simple fillet, G1238), literally or figuratively:—crown.a crown
a mark of royal or (in general) exalted rank
the wreath or garland which was given as a prize to victors in public games
metaph. the eternal blessedness which will be given as a prize to the genuine servants of God and Christ: the crown (wreath) which is the reward of the righteousness
that which is an ornament and honour to one
Used in 18 Verses, 10 Books 18  Occurrence Count
τέσσαρες , adjective, tessares — four (value 1011)
G5064,
τέσσαρες téssares, tes'-sar-es; a plural number; four:—four.Used in 35 Verses, 6 Books 42  Occurrence Count
| Revelation 4:10Modern KJV—Authorized Version |
| The four and twenty elders fall down before him that sat on the throne, and worship him that liveth for ever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying, |
| Original Text (TR 1894)Stephanus 1550 (Total 25061) |
| πεσοῦνται οἱ εἴκοσι καὶ τέσσαρες πρεσβύτεροι ἐνώπιον τοῦ καθημένου ἐπὶ τοῦ θρόνου, καὶ προσκυνοῦσι τῷ ζῶντι εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων, καὶ βαλλοῦσι τοὺς στεφάνους αὐτῶν ἐνώπιον τοῦ θρόνου, λέγοντες, |
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| Data from Strong's Concordance |
| KJV |
Strong's # |
Greek |
Value |
| The four |
G5064tessares |
τέσσαρες |
1011 |
| and |
G2532kai |
καί |
31 |
| twenty |
G1501eikosi |
εἴκοσι |
315 |
| elders |
G4245presbyteros |
πρεσβύτερος |
1462 |
| fall down |
G4098piptō |
πίπτω |
1270 |
| before |
G1799enōpion |
ἐνώπιον |
1065 |
| him |
G3588ho |
ὁ |
70 |
| that sat |
G2521kathēmai |
κάθημαι |
89 |
| on |
G1909epi |
ἐπί |
95 |
| the throne, |
G2362thronos |
θρόνος |
499 |
| and |
G2532kai |
καί |
31 |
| worship |
G4352proskyneō |
προσκυνέω |
1725 |
| him |
G3588ho |
ὁ |
70 |
| that liveth |
G2198zaō |
ζάω |
808 |
| for |
G1519eis |
εἰς |
215 |
| ever |
G165aiōn |
αἰών |
861 |
| and ever, |
G165aiōn |
αἰών |
861 |
| and |
G2532kai |
καί |
31 |
| cast |
G906ballō |
βάλλω |
863 |
| their |
G846autos |
αὐτός |
971 |
| crowns |
G4735stephanos |
στέφανος |
1326 |
| before |
G1799enōpion |
ἐνώπιον |
1065 |
| the throne, |
G2362thronos |
θρόνος |
499 |
| saying, |
G3004legō |
λέγω |
838 |
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