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because thou hast taken to thee thy great power, and hast reigned. <a href="/nkjv/revelation/11.htm">New King James Version</a> saying: “We give You thanks, O Lord God Almighty, The One who is and who was and who is to come, Because You have taken Your great power and reigned. <a href="/nasb_/revelation/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> saying, “We give You thanks, Lord God, the Almighty, the One who is and who was, because You have taken Your great power and have begun to reign. <a href="/nasb/revelation/11.htm">NASB 1995</a> saying, &#8220We give You thanks, O Lord God, the Almighty, who are and who were, because You have taken Your great power and have begun to reign. <a href="/nasb77/revelation/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a> saying, “We give Thee thanks, O Lord God, the Almighty, who art and who wast, because Thou hast taken Thy great power and hast begun to reign. <a href="/lsb/revelation/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> saying, “We give You thanks, O Lord God, the Almighty, who is and who was, because You have taken Your great power and have begun to reign. <a href="/amp/revelation/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a> saying, “To You we give thanks, O Lord God Almighty [the Omnipotent, the Ruler of all], Who are and Who were, because You have taken Your great power and the sovereignty [which is rightly Yours] and have [now] begun to reign. <a href="/csb/revelation/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> saying, We give you thanks, Lord God, the Almighty, who is and who was, because you have taken your great power and have begun to reign. <a href="/hcsb/revelation/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> saying: We thank You, Lord God, the Almighty, who is and who was, because You have taken Your great power and have begun to reign. <a href="/asv/revelation/11.htm">American Standard Version</a> saying, We give thee thanks, O Lord God, the Almighty, who art and who wast; because thou hast taken thy great power, and didst reign. <a href="/cev/revelation/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> They said, "Lord God All-Powerful, you are and you were, and we thank you. You used your great power and started ruling. <a href="/erv/revelation/11.htm">English Revised Version</a> saying, We give thee thanks, O Lord God, the Almighty, which art and which wast; because thou hast taken thy great power, and didst reign. <a href="/gwt/revelation/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> and said, "We give thanks to you, Lord God Almighty, who is and who was, because you have taken your great power and have begun ruling as king. <a href="/gnt/revelation/11.htm">Good News Translation</a> saying: "Lord God Almighty, the one who is and who was! We thank you that you have taken your great power and have begun to rule! <a href="/isv/revelation/11.htm">International Standard Version</a> They said, "We give thanks to you, Lord God Almighty, who is and who was, because you have taken your great power and have begun to rule. <a href="/msb/revelation/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> saying: ?We give thanks to You, O Lord God Almighty, the One who is and who was, because You have taken Your great power and have begun to reign. <a href="/net/revelation/11.htm">NET Bible</a> with these words: "We give you thanks, Lord God, the All-Powerful, the one who is and who was, because you have taken your great power and begun to reign. <a href="/nheb/revelation/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> saying: "We give you thanks, Lord God Almighty, the one who is and who was; because you have taken your great power, and reigned. <a href="/wbt/revelation/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Saying, We give thee thanks, O Lord God Almighty, who art, and wast, and art to come; because thou hast taken to thee thy great power, and hast reigned. <a href="/wey/revelation/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> saying, "We give thee thanks, O Lord God, the Ruler of all, Who art and wast, because Thou hast exerted Thy power, Thy great power, and hast become King. <a href="/web/revelation/11.htm">World English Bible</a> saying: “We give you thanks, Lord God, the Almighty, the one who is and who was, because you have taken your great power and reigned. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/revelation/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> saying, “We give thanks to You, O LORD God, the Almighty, who is, and who was, and who is coming, because You have taken Your great power and reigned; <a href="/blb/revelation/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> saying: "We give thanks to You, Lord God Almighty, the One being and who was, that You have taken Your great power and have begun to reign. <a href="/ylt/revelation/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> saying, 'We give thanks to Thee, O Lord God, the Almighty, who art, and who wast, and who art coming, because Thou hast taken Thy great power and didst reign; <a href="/slt/revelation/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Saying, We return thanks to thee, O Lord God, the Omnipotent Ruler, who being, and who was, and who coming; for thou hast taken thy great power, and reigned.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/revelation/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> We give thee thanks, O Lord God Almighty, who art, and who wast, and who art to come: because thou hast taken to thee thy great power, and thou hast reigned. <a href="/cpdv/revelation/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> “We give thanks to you, Lord God Almighty, who is, and who was, and who is to come. For you have taken your great power, and you have reigned. <a href="/nabre/revelation/11.htm">New American Bible</a> and said: “We give thanks to you, Lord God almighty, who are and who were. For you have assumed your great power and have established your reign. <a href="/nrsvce/revelation/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> singing, “We give you thanks, Lord God Almighty, who are and who were, for you have taken your great power and begun to reign.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/revelation/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Saying, We give thanks to you, O LORD God Almighty, who is, and was, because you have taken to yourself your great power and have reigned. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/revelation/11.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Saying, “We thank you, LORD JEHOVAH God Almighty, who is and has been, for you have taken your great power and you have reigned.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/revelation/11.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> saying: We give thee thanks, Lord God Almighty, who art, and who wast, because thou hast taken thy great power, and hast reigned. <a href="/godbey/revelation/11.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> saying, We praise thee, O Lord God Omnipotent who is, and who was; and that thou hast received thy great power, and reigned. <a href="/haweis/revelation/11.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> saying, We give thanks to thee, Lord the Almighty God, who is and who was, and who is coming, because thou hast assumed thy great power, and hast set up the throne of thy kingdom. <a href="/mace/revelation/11.htm">Mace New Testament</a> saying, "we give thee thanks, O Lord God almighty, who, art, and who wast; because thou hast assum'd thy great power, and hast reigned. <a href="/wey/revelation/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> saying, "We give thee thanks, O Lord God, the Ruler of all, Who art and wast, because Thou hast exerted Thy power, Thy great power, and hast become King. <a href="/worrell/revelation/11.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> saying, "We give thanks to Thee, O Lord God, the Almighty, Who art, and Who wast; because Thou hast taken Thy great power, and didst reign. <a href="/worsley/revelation/11.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> saying, We give thanks unto thee, O Lord God almighty, who art, and who wast, and who art to come; because thou hast assumed thy great power, and hast reigned. <a href="/parallel/revelation/11-17.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LJfD7KQcx0I?start=2298" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/revelation/11.htm">The Seventh Trumpet</a> …16And the twenty-four elders who sit on their thrones before God fell on their faces and worshiped God, 17<a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legontes (V-PPA-NMP) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">saying:</a> <a href="/greek/2168.htm" title="2168: Eucharistoumen (V-PIA-1P) -- From eucharistos; to be grateful, i.e. to express gratitude; specially, to say grace at a meal.">“We give thanks</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: soi (PPro-D2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">to You,</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyrie (N-VMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">O Lord</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-VMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theos (N-NMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-VMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3841.htm" title="3841: Pantokratōr (N-VMS) -- Ruler of all, ruler of the universe, the almighty. From pas and kratos; the all-ruling, i.e. God.">Almighty,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-VMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the One who</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ōn (V-PPA-VMS) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">is</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-VMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">who</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ēn (V-IIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">was,</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">because</a> <a href="/greek/2983.htm" title="2983: eilēphas (V-RIA-2S) -- (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. ">You have taken</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: sou (PPro-G2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">Your</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3173.htm" title="3173: megalēn (Adj-AFS) -- Large, great, in the widest sense. ">great</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1411.htm" title="1411: dynamin (N-AFS) -- From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power.">power</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/936.htm" title="936: ebasileusas (V-AIA-2S) -- (a) I rule, reign, (b) I reign over. From basileus; to rule.">have begun to reign.</a> 18The nations were enraged, and Your wrath has come. The time has come to judge the dead and to reward Your servants the prophets, as well as the saints and those who fear Your name, both small and great—and to destroy those who destroy the earth.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/daniel/2-20.htm">Daniel 2:20-21</a> and declared: “Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, for wisdom and power belong to Him. / He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. <a href="/psalms/2-6.htm">Psalm 2:6-9</a> “I have installed My King on Zion, upon My holy mountain.” / I will proclaim the decree spoken to Me by the LORD: “You are My Son; today I have become Your Father. / Ask Me, and I will make the nations Your inheritance, the ends of the earth Your possession. ... <a href="/daniel/7-13.htm">Daniel 7:13-14</a> In my vision in the night I continued to watch, and I saw One like the Son of Man coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into His presence. / And He was given dominion, glory, and kingship, that the people of every nation and language should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed. <a href="/psalms/97-1.htm">Psalm 97:1</a> The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the distant shores be glad. <a href="/psalms/99-1.htm">Psalm 99:1</a> The LORD reigns; let the nations tremble! He is enthroned above the cherubim; let the earth quake! <a href="/psalms/103-19.htm">Psalm 103:19</a> The LORD has established His throne in heaven, and His kingdom rules over all. <a href="/psalms/145-13.htm">Psalm 145:13</a> Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and Your dominion endures through all generations. The LORD is faithful in all His words and kind in all His actions. <a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6-7</a> For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. / Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this. <a href="/jeremiah/10-10.htm">Jeremiah 10:10</a> But the LORD is the true God; He is the living God and eternal King. The earth quakes at His wrath, and the nations cannot endure His indignation. <a href="/zechariah/14-9.htm">Zechariah 14:9</a> On that day the LORD will become King over all the earth—the LORD alone, and His name alone. <a href="/matthew/6-13.htm">Matthew 6:13</a> And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’ <a href="/matthew/28-18.htm">Matthew 28:18</a> Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. <a href="/luke/1-32.htm">Luke 1:32-33</a> He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David, / and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever. His kingdom will never end!” <a href="/john/12-13.htm">John 12:13</a> They took palm branches and went out to meet Him, shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Blessed is the King of Israel!” <a href="/acts/4-24.htm">Acts 4:24</a> When the believers heard this, they lifted up their voices to God with one accord. “Sovereign Lord,” they said, “You made the heaven and the earth and the sea and everything in them.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Saying, We give you thanks, O LORD God Almighty, which are, and were, and are to come; because you have taken to you your great power, and have reigned.We give.<a href="/revelation/4-9.htm">Revelation 4:9</a> And when those beasts give glory and honour and thanks to him that sat on the throne, who liveth for ever and ever,<a href="/daniel/2-23.htm">Daniel 2:23</a> I thank thee, and praise thee, O thou God of my fathers, who hast given me wisdom and might, and hast made known unto me now what we desired of thee: for thou hast now made known unto us the king's matter.<a href="/daniel/6-10.htm">Daniel 6:10</a> Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime.Lord God Almighty.<a href="/revelation/1-8.htm">Revelation 1:8</a> I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.<a href="/revelation/4-8.htm">Revelation 4:8</a> And the four beasts had each of them six wings about him; and they were full of eyes within: and they rest not day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come.<a href="/revelation/15-3.htm">Revelation 15:3</a> And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvellous are thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are thy ways, thou King of saints.which.<a href="/revelation/1-4.htm">Revelation 1:4,8</a> John to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace be unto you, and peace, from him which is, and which was, and which is to come; and from the seven Spirits which are before his throne; … <a href="/revelation/16-5.htm">Revelation 16:5</a> And I heard the angel of the waters say, Thou art righteous, O Lord, which art, and wast, and shalt be, because thou hast judged thus.thou hast.<a href="/revelation/11-15.htm">Revelation 11:15</a> And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever.<a href="/revelation/19-6.htm">Revelation 19:6,11-21</a> And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth… <a href="/revelation/20-1.htm">Revelation 20:1-3</a> And I saw an angel come down from heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/revelation/4-8.htm">Almighty</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-11.htm">Begun</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-20.htm">Exerted</a> <a href="/revelation/11-15.htm">Great</a> <a href="/revelation/11-15.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/revelation/11-6.htm">Power</a> <a href="/revelation/7-12.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/revelation/11-15.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-8.htm">Reigned</a> <a href="/revelation/6-10.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/revelation/5-10.htm">Ruling</a> <a href="/revelation/7-12.htm">Thanks</a> <a href="/revelation/5-9.htm">Wast</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/revelation/15-3.htm">Almighty</a> <a href="/genesis/6-1.htm">Begun</a> <a href="/jeremiah/48-42.htm">Exerted</a> <a href="/revelation/11-18.htm">Great</a> <a href="/revelation/12-10.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/revelation/12-10.htm">Power</a> <a href="/revelation/19-1.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/revelation/17-18.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/revelation/20-4.htm">Reigned</a> <a href="/revelation/15-3.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/revelation/17-18.htm">Ruling</a> <a href="/joshua/7-19.htm">Thanks</a> <a href="/revelation/16-5.htm">Wast</a><div class="vheading2">Revelation 11</div>1. <a href="/revelation/11-1.htm">The two witnesses prophesy.</a> 6. <a href="/revelation/11-6.htm">They have power to shut heaven so that it rain not.</a> 7. <a href="/revelation/11-7.htm">The beast shall fight against them, and kill them.</a> 8. <a href="/revelation/11-8.htm">They lie unburied;</a> 11. <a href="/revelation/11-11.htm">and after three and a half days rise again.</a> 14. <a href="/revelation/11-14.htm">The second woe is past.</a> 15. <a href="/revelation/11-15.htm">The seventh trumpet sounds.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The title "Lord God Almighty" emphasizes God's supreme power and authority. This title is used throughout Scripture to denote God's omnipotence and sovereignty (e.g., <a href="/genesis/17.htm">Genesis 17:1</a>, <a href="/isaiah/6-3.htm">Isaiah 6:3</a>). The act of giving thanks is a common biblical theme, reflecting a heart of worship and acknowledgment of God's providence and grace (<a href="/1_thessalonians/5-18.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:18</a>).the One who is and who was, This phrase highlights God's eternal nature, echoing the divine name revealed in <a href="/exodus/3-14.htm">Exodus 3:14</a>, "I AM WHO I AM." It underscores God's unchanging presence throughout history, affirming His timeless existence and faithfulness. This concept is reiterated in <a href="/revelation/1-8.htm">Revelation 1:8 and 4</a>:8, emphasizing God's constancy and reliability in a world of change.because You have taken Your great power and have begun to reign. This statement acknowledges a pivotal moment in the eschatological timeline where God's sovereign rule is fully realized. The "great power" refers to God's ultimate authority over creation, which He exercises to bring about His divine purposes. This reign is anticipated throughout Scripture, with prophecies pointing to a future where God's kingdom is established on earth (<a href="/daniel/7-14.htm">Daniel 7:14</a>, <a href="/zechariah/14-9.htm">Zechariah 14:9</a>). The phrase signifies the fulfillment of God's promises and the culmination of His redemptive plan through Jesus Christ, who is the King of Kings (<a href="/revelation/19-16.htm">Revelation 19:16</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/l/lord_god_almighty.htm">Lord God Almighty</a> This title emphasizes God's omnipotence and eternal nature. It reflects His supreme authority over all creation. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_one_who_is_and_who_was.htm">The One who is and who was</a> This phrase highlights God's eternal existence, echoing His self-revelation in <a href="/exodus/3-14.htm">Exodus 3:14</a> as "I AM." It underscores His unchanging nature and eternal presence. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_twenty-four_elders.htm">The Twenty-Four Elders</a> Although not directly mentioned in this verse, they are the ones giving thanks in the surrounding context. They represent the redeemed and glorified church, worshiping God in heaven. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_reign_of_god.htm">The Reign of God</a> This event marks the beginning of God's direct rule over the earth, a fulfillment of His promises and prophecies throughout Scripture. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_great_power_of_god.htm">The Great Power of God</a> This refers to God's sovereign ability to enact His will and establish His kingdom, demonstrating His ultimate authority over all things.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a> Recognize and trust in God's ultimate authority and power over all circumstances in life. His reign is assured and His plans are perfect. <a href="/topical/e/eternal_nature_of_god.htm">Eternal Nature of God</a> Reflect on the unchanging and eternal nature of God. In a world of change and uncertainty, God remains constant and faithful. <a href="/topical/w/worship_and_thanksgiving.htm">Worship and Thanksgiving</a> Emulate the example of the twenty-four elders by offering continual worship and gratitude to God for His mighty works and His reign. <a href="/topical/h/hope_in_god's_kingdom.htm">Hope in God's Kingdom</a> Find hope and encouragement in the promise of God's coming kingdom. Despite present challenges, God's reign is certain and will bring justice and peace. <a href="/topical/a/active_participation_in_god's_reign.htm">Active Participation in God's Reign</a> Live as citizens of God's kingdom now, embodying His values and sharing His love with others as we await the full realization of His reign.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_revelation_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Revelation 11</a> <a href="/q/have_you_shared_your_requests_with_god.htm">What does 'God is no respecter of persons' mean?</a> <a href="/q/god's_names_and_meanings.htm">What are the different names of God and their meanings?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_exodus_33_11_align_with_33_20.htm">If Exodus 33:11 says Moses spoke with God 'face to face,' how do we reconcile this with Exodus 33:20 where God says no one can see His face and live?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_fellowship_with_god.htm">What is the Spirit of Wisdom and Revelation?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/revelation/11.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>THE CHORUS OF THE CHURCH OF GOD.(17) Saying, We give thee thanks . . .--Better,"We thank Thee, O Lord,The God, the Almighty,He that is, and He that was,Because Thou hast taken Thy great power and didst reign.And the nations were angry,And then came Thine anger And the season of the dead to be judged,And to give their rewards to Thy servants the prophets, and to the saints,And to them that fear Thy name, the small and the great,And to destroy them that destroy the earth."On the expression "He that is and He that was," comp, <a href="/revelation/1-8.htm" title="I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, said the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.">Revelation 1:8</a> and the Note there. We can catch the echo of the Second Psalm throughout this chorus of grateful praise. The prayers of the groaning Church (<a href="/revelation/5-10.htm" title="And have made us to our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth.">Revelation 5:10</a>, and <a href="/context/luke/18-7.htm" title="And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night to him, though he bear long with them?">Luke 18:7-8</a>) and the cries of travailing creation (<a href="/romans/8-19.htm" title="For the earnest expectation of the creature waits for the manifestation of the sons of God.">Romans 8:19</a>) have been heard; though the heathen raged and the people imagined a vain thing, their counsel against the Lord and His anointed, His Christ (compare <a href="/revelation/11-16.htm" title="And the four and twenty elders, which sat before God on their seats, fell on their faces, and worshipped God,">Revelation 11:16</a>), came to nought; the joy of their triumph was short-lived; the kingdom of evil was but for a moment; the kings were assembled, they passed by, they saw, they were troubled, they hasted away (<a href="/context/psalms/48-4.htm" title="For, see, the kings were assembled, they passed by together.">Psalm 48:4-5</a>); never did the real sovereignty of the Lord cease (<a href="/psalms/2-6.htm" title="Yet have I set my king on my holy hill of Zion.">Psalm 2:6</a>); but the nations would not believe in His rule; they were not wise; they turned from the kiss of reconciliation, which was life (<a href="/context/psalms/2-10.htm" title="Be wise now therefore, O you kings: be instructed, you judges of the earth.">Psalm 2:10-12</a>); then came His anger, and the season of judgment and the season of reward. The prophets, the saints, and those that fear God's name, the small and the great-- every class and rank of the true servants of the King are included here; none are forgotten; not a cup of cold water, given in His name, shall miss its reward; for not alone the pre-eminent in Christian power and in Christian holiness, but the weak, the struggling, the obscure, the small as well as the great, are remembered: "Unto the God of gods appeareth every one of them in Zion" (<a href="/psalms/84-7.htm" title="They go from strength to strength, every one of them in Zion appears before God.">Psalm 84:7</a>; Prayer Book version). Nor is the gladness only for this blessing; there is a joy at the overthrow of those who destroy the earth. The reign of evil is the destruction of the earth. The judgments of God are in mercy to stay the spread of destructive powers and principles. The tender mercies of the wicked are cruel; the very judgments of God are merciful. (See Note on <a href="/revelation/8-2.htm" title="And I saw the seven angels which stood before God; and to them were given seven trumpets.">Revelation 8:2</a>.) . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/revelation/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 17. - Saying, We give thee thanks. The only instance in the Apocalypse of the use of this verb. It is found in <a href="/john/6-11.htm">John 6:11, 23</a>, and John 11:41, but in none of the ether Gospels, though frequently in the Epistles. "The elders" are peculiarly indebted to God, since the establishment of his kingdom is the victory of the Church. O Lord God Almighty, which art, and wast, and art to come; the Almighty. Omit "and art to come" (Revised Version), with א, A, B, C, P, Andreas, Arethas, Primasius, Syriac, Armenian, etc. (cf. <a href="/revelation/1-4.htm">Revelation 1:4</a>; <a href="/revelation/4-8.htm">Revelation 4:8</a>). Perhaps the future is purposely omitted, since God's "coming" is now an accomplished fact (cf. also <a href="/revelation/16-5.htm">Revelation 16:5</a>). Because thou hast taken to thee thy great power, and hast reigned; because thou hast taken thy great power, and didst reign (Revised Version). God never ceased to reign, though for a time he abrogated his power. This power he has now reassumed, and the elders thank him for it, for it is the assurance of the end of the suffering of the Church of God. So in <a href="/revelation/4-11.htm">Revelation 4:11</a> the elders declare that he is worthy to receive the power which he now visibly exercises. It has, indeed, been exercised before. The preservation of the Church set forth in the visions of the seals, and the punishment of the ungodly shown under the trumpet visions, are effected by means of this power; but now that power is visibly exercised. <a href="/commentaries/revelation/11-17.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>saying: λέγοντες (legontes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. “We give thanks Εὐχαριστοῦμέν (Eucharistoumen) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2168.htm">Strong's 2168: </a> From eucharistos; to be grateful, i.e. to express gratitude; specially, to say grace at a meal. to You, σοι (soi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. O Lord Κύριε (Kyrie) Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. God Θεός (Theos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. Almighty, Παντοκράτωρ (Pantokratōr) Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3841.htm">Strong's 3841: </a> Ruler of all, ruler of the universe, the almighty. From pas and kratos; the all-ruling, i.e. God. the [One who] ὁ (ho) Article - Vocative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. is ὢν (ōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Vocative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. who ὁ (ho) Article - Vocative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. was; ἦν (ēn) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. You have taken εἴληφας (eilēphas) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2983.htm">Strong's 2983: </a> (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. Your σου (sou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. great μεγάλην (megalēn) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3173.htm">Strong's 3173: </a> Large, great, in the widest sense. power δύναμίν (dynamin) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1411.htm">Strong's 1411: </a> From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. begun to reign. ἐβασίλευσας (ebasileusas) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_936.htm">Strong's 936: </a> (a) I rule, reign, (b) I reign over. 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