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as the vessels of a potter shall they be broken to shivers: even as I received of my Father. <a href="/nkjv/revelation/2.htm">New King James Version</a> ‘He shall rule them with a rod of iron; They shall be dashed to pieces like the potter’s vessels’— as I also have received from My Father; <a href="/nasb_/revelation/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> AND HE SHALL RULE THEM WITH A ROD OF IRON, AS THE VESSELS OF THE POTTER ARE SHATTERED, as I also have received authority from My Father; <a href="/nasb/revelation/2.htm">NASB 1995</a> AND HE SHALL RULE THEM WITH A ROD OF IRON, AS THE VESSELS OF THE POTTER ARE BROKEN TO PIECES, as I also have received authority from My Father; <a href="/nasb77/revelation/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a> AND HE SHALL RULE THEM WITH A ROD OF IRON, AS THE VESSELS OF THE POTTER ARE BROKEN TO PIECES, as I also have received authority from My Father; <a href="/lsb/revelation/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> AND HE SHALL RULE THEM WITH A ROD OF IRON, AS THE VESSELS OF THE POTTER ARE BROKEN TO PIECES, as I also have received authority from My Father; <a href="/amp/revelation/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a> AND HE SHALL SHEPHERD and RULE THEM WITH A ROD OF IRON, AS THE EARTHEN POTS ARE BROKEN IN PIECES, as I also have received authority [and power to rule them] from My Father; <a href="/csb/revelation/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> and he will rule them with an iron scepter; he will shatter them like pottery — <a href="/hcsb/revelation/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> and he will shepherd them with an iron scepter; he will shatter them like pottery — just as I have received this from My Father. <a href="/asv/revelation/2.htm">American Standard Version</a> and he shall rule them with a rod of iron, as the vessels of the potter are broken to shivers; as I also have received of my Father: <a href="/erv/revelation/2.htm">English Revised Version</a> and he shall rule them with a rod of iron, as the vessels of the potter are broken to shivers; as I also have received of my Father: <a href="/gwt/revelation/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Those people will rule the nations with iron scepters and shatter them like pottery. <a href="/isv/revelation/2.htm">International Standard Version</a> He will rule them with an iron scepter; shattering them like clay pots.' <a href="/msb/revelation/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> He will rule them with an iron scepter and shatter them like pottery?just as I have received authority from My Father. <a href="/net/revelation/2.htm">NET Bible</a> he will rule them with an iron rod and like clay jars he will break them to pieces, <a href="/nheb/revelation/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> He will rule them with an iron scepter, shattering them like clay pots; as I also have received of my Father: <a href="/wbt/revelation/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> (And he shall rule them with a rod of iron; as the vessels of a potter shall they be broken to shivers:) even as I received of my Father. <a href="/wey/revelation/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And he shall be their shepherd, ruling them with a rod of iron, just as earthenware jars are broken to pieces; and his power over them shall be like that which I Myself have received from My Father; <a href="/web/revelation/2.htm">World English Bible</a> He will rule them with a rod of iron, shattering them like clay pots, as I also have received of my Father; <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/revelation/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and he will rule them with a rod of iron—they will be broken as the vessels of the potter—as I have also received from My Father; <a href="/blb/revelation/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> and he will shepherd them with a rod of iron, as the vessels of the potter are broken in pieces--just as I also have received from My Father. <a href="/ylt/revelation/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and he shall rule them with a rod of iron -- as the vessels of the potter they shall be broken -- as I also have received from my Father; <a href="/slt/revelation/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he will rule them with an iron rod; as vessels of earthen-ware shall they be rubbed together: as I also have received of my Father.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/revelation/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And he shall rule them with a rod of iron, and as the vessel of a potter they shall be broken, <a href="/cpdv/revelation/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And he shall rule them with an iron rod, and they shall be broken like the earthenware of a potter. <a href="/nabre/revelation/2.htm">New American Bible</a> He will rule them with an iron rod. Like clay vessels will they be smashed, <a href="/nrsvce/revelation/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> to rule them with an iron rod, as when clay pots are shattered—<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/revelation/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And he shall shepherd them with a rod of iron; like the vessels of the potter, they shall be shattered: even as I was disciplined by my Father. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/revelation/2.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “To Shepherd them with a rod of iron, and like the vessels of a potter you shall shatter them, for in the same manner I have also received of my Father.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/revelation/2.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> and he shall rule them with a rod of iron; as the vessels of a potter shall they be broken in pieces, as I have received from my Father: <a href="/godbey/revelation/2.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>and he will shepherdize them with an iron rod: as the potter's vessels are broken to pieces; as I have received of my Father:<Fr> <a href="/haweis/revelation/2.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> he shall rule them with a rod of iron; as a potter?s vessels they shall be broken in pieces, even as I have received authority from my Father: <a href="/mace/revelation/2.htm">Mace New Testament</a> he shall rule them with a rod of iron: as the vessels of a potter shall they be broken to shivers, according to the power I have received of my father. <a href="/wey/revelation/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And he shall be their shepherd, ruling them with a rod of iron, just as earthenware jars are broken to pieces; and his power over them shall be like that which I Myself have received from My Father; <a href="/worrell/revelation/2.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>and he shall rule them with a rod of iron, as the vessels of earthenware are broken in pieces, as I also have received from My Father;<Fr> <a href="/worsley/revelation/2.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>and he shall rule them with a rod of iron, as the vessels of a potter shall they be broken in pieces; as I also have received of my Father;<Fr> <a href="/parallel/revelation/2-27.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=564" 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/2.htm">To the Church in Thyatira</a> …26And to the one who overcomes and continues in My work until the end, I will give authority over the nations. 27<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/4165.htm" title="4165: poimanei (V-FIA-3S) -- To shepherd, tend, herd; hence: I rule, govern. From poimen; to tend as a shepherd of.">He will rule</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autous (PPro-AM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">them</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">with</a> <a href="/greek/4603.htm" title="4603: sidēra (Adj-DFS) -- Made of iron. From sideros; made of iron.">an iron</a> <a href="/greek/4464.htm" title="4464: rhabdō (N-DFS) -- A rod, staff, staff of authority, scepter. From the base of rhapizo; a stick or wand.">scepter</a> <a href="/greek/4937.htm" title="4937: syntribetai (V-PIM/P-3S) -- From sun and the base of tribos; to crush completely, i.e. To shatter.">and shatter them</a> <a href="/greek/5613.htm" title="5613: hōs (Adv) -- Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.">like</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-NNP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4632.htm" title="4632: skeuē (N-NNP) -- A vessel, implement, equipment or apparatus (specially, a wife as contributing to the usefulness of the husband)."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-NNP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2764.htm" title="2764: keramika (Adj-NNP) -- Of clay, made by a potter, earthen. From keramos; made of clay, i.e. Earthen.">pottery—</a> <a href="/greek/5613.htm" title="5613: hōs (Adv) -- Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.">just as</a> <a href="/greek/2504.htm" title="2504: kagō (PPro-N1S) -- To also, I too, but I. From kai and ego; so also the dative case kamoi, and accusative case kame and I, me.">I</a> <a href="/greek/2983.htm" title="2983: eilēpha (V-RIA-1S) -- (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. ">have received authority</a> <a href="/greek/3844.htm" title="3844: para (Prep) -- Gen: from; dat: beside, in the presence of; acc: alongside of. ">from</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: mou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">My</a> <a href="/greek/3962.htm" title="3962: Patros (N-GMS) -- Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a father.">Father.</a> 28And I will give him the morning star.…<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="/psalms/2-8.htm">Psalm 2:8-9</a> Ask Me, and I will make the nations Your inheritance, the ends of the earth Your possession. / You will break them with an iron scepter; You will shatter them like pottery.” <a href="/revelation/12-5.htm">Revelation 12:5</a> And she gave birth to a son, a male child, who will rule all the nations with an iron scepter. And her child was caught up to God and to His throne. <a href="/revelation/19-15.htm">Revelation 19:15</a> And from His mouth proceeds a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations, and He will rule them with an iron scepter. He treads the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God the Almighty. <a href="/daniel/7-27.htm">Daniel 7:27</a> Then the sovereignty, dominion, and greatness of the kingdoms under all of heaven will be given to the people, the saints of the Most High. His kingdom will be an everlasting kingdom, and all rulers will serve and obey Him.’ <a href="/isaiah/30-14.htm">Isaiah 30:14</a> It will break in pieces like a potter’s jar, shattered so that no fragment can be found. Not a shard will be found in the dust large enough to scoop the coals from a hearth or to skim the water from a cistern.” <a href="/jeremiah/19-11.htm">Jeremiah 19:11</a> and you are to proclaim to them that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: I will shatter this nation and this city, like one shatters a potter’s jar that can never again be repaired. They will bury the dead in Topheth until there is no more room to bury them. <a href="/psalms/149-6.htm">Psalm 149:6-9</a> May the high praises of God be in their mouths, and a double-edged sword in their hands, / to inflict vengeance on the nations and punishment on the peoples, / to bind their kings with chains and their nobles with shackles of iron, ... <a href="/1_corinthians/15-25.htm">1 Corinthians 15:25</a> For He must reign until He has put all His enemies under His feet. <a href="/hebrews/1-8.htm">Hebrews 1:8-9</a> But about the Son He says: “Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever, and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom. / You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, Your God, has anointed You above Your companions with the oil of joy.” <a href="/isaiah/11-4.htm">Isaiah 11:4</a> but with righteousness He will judge the poor, and with equity He will decide for the lowly of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of His mouth and slay the wicked with the breath of His lips. <a href="/micah/5-15.htm">Micah 5:15</a> I will take vengeance in anger and wrath upon the nations that have not obeyed Me.” <a href="/zechariah/9-10.htm">Zechariah 9:10</a> And I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim and the horse from Jerusalem, and the bow of war will be broken. Then He will proclaim peace to the nations. His dominion will extend from sea to sea, and from the Euphrates to the ends of the earth. <a href="/psalms/110-1.htm">Psalm 110:1-2</a> A Psalm of David. The LORD said to my Lord: “Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.” / The LORD extends Your mighty scepter from Zion: “Rule in the midst of Your enemies.” <a href="/1_corinthians/6-2.htm">1 Corinthians 6:2-3</a> Do you not know that the saints will judge the world? And if you are to judge the world, are you not competent to judge trivial cases? / Do you not know that we will judge angels? How much more the things of this life! <a href="/matthew/19-28.htm">Matthew 19:28</a> Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, in the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man sits on His glorious throne, you who have followed Me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he shall rule them with a rod of iron; as the vessels of a potter shall they be broken to shivers: even as I received of my Father.he shall.<a href="/revelation/12-5.htm">Revelation 12:5</a> And she brought forth a man child, who was to rule all nations with a rod of iron: and her child was caught up unto God, and to his throne.<a href="/revelation/19-15.htm">Revelation 19:15</a> And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treadeth the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God.<a href="/psalms/2-8.htm">Psalm 2:8,9</a> Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession… even.<a href="/matthew/11-27.htm">Matthew 11:27</a> All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him.<a href="/luke/22-29.htm">Luke 22:29</a> And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me;<a href="/john/17-24.htm">John 17:24</a> Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/revelation/2-26.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/james/2-11.htm">Broken</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-20.htm">Clay</a> <a href="/luke/19-44.htm">Dash</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-20.htm">Earthen</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-20.htm">Earthenware</a> <a href="/james/3-3.htm">Iron</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/4-7.htm">Jars</a> <a href="/acts/27-44.htm">Pieces</a> <a href="/john/2-7.htm">Pots</a> <a href="/romans/9-21.htm">Potter</a> <a href="/revelation/2-26.htm">Power</a> <a href="/3_john/1-12.htm">Received</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-6.htm">Rod</a> <a href="/revelation/2-26.htm">Rule</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-12.htm">Ruling</a> <a href="/hebrews/1-8.htm">Scepter</a> <a href="/psalms/42-10.htm">Shattering</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-4.htm">Shepherd</a> <a href="/hosea/8-6.htm">Shivers</a> <a href="/revelation/1-20.htm">Vessels</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/revelation/6-8.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/genesis/7-11.htm">Broken</a> <a href="/exodus/1-14.htm">Clay</a> <a href="/exodus/29-16.htm">Dash</a> <a href="/leviticus/6-28.htm">Earthen</a> <a href="/leviticus/6-28.htm">Earthenware</a> <a href="/revelation/9-9.htm">Iron</a> <a href="/exodus/25-29.htm">Jars</a> <a href="/genesis/15-17.htm">Pieces</a> <a href="/exodus/16-3.htm">Pots</a> <a href="/psalms/2-9.htm">Potter</a> <a href="/revelation/3-8.htm">Power</a> <a href="/revelation/3-3.htm">Received</a> <a href="/revelation/11-1.htm">Rod</a> <a href="/revelation/11-15.htm">Rule</a> <a href="/revelation/5-10.htm">Ruling</a> <a href="/revelation/12-5.htm">Scepter</a> <a href="/psalms/42-10.htm">Shattering</a> <a href="/revelation/7-17.htm">Shepherd</a> <a href="/psalms/29-5.htm">Shivers</a> <a href="/revelation/15-7.htm">Vessels</a><div class="vheading2">Revelation 2</div>1. <a href="/revelation/2-1.htm">What is commanded to be written to the angels, that is, the ministers of the churches of Ephesus,</a> 8. <a href="/revelation/2-8.htm">Smyrna,</a> 12. <a href="/revelation/2-12.htm">Pergamos,</a> 18. <a href="/revelation/2-18.htm">Thyatira, and what is commended and lacking in them.</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 imagery of an iron scepter signifies unyielding authority and strength. In ancient times, a scepter was a symbol of royal power and governance. The use of "iron" emphasizes the firmness and invincibility of Christ's rule. This reflects the ultimate authority of Jesus over the nations, indicating a reign that is both just and powerful. The concept of ruling with an iron scepter also suggests the enforcement of divine justice and the establishment of God's kingdom on earth.and shatter them like pottery— The imagery of shattering pottery signifies the complete and decisive judgment that will be executed upon those who oppose Christ's rule. In the ancient Near East, pottery was a common household item, easily broken and replaced, symbolizing the fragility of human power and rebellion against God. This phrase underscores the inevitability of divine judgment and the futility of resisting God's will. It echoes the prophetic language found in <a href="/jeremiah/19-11.htm">Jeremiah 19:11</a>, where God declares the breaking of a nation like a potter's vessel. The shattering of pottery serves as a metaphor for the destruction of earthly kingdoms that stand against God's anointed.just as I have received authority from My Father. This phrase highlights the divine origin and legitimacy of Christ's authority. Jesus' authority is not self-assumed but granted by God the Father, affirming the unity and purpose within the Trinity. This echoes the Great Commission in <a href="/matthew/28-18.htm">Matthew 28:18</a>, where Jesus declares that all authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Him. The phrase also reflects the fulfillment of the promise in <a href="/psalms/2.htm">Psalm 2</a>, where God declares the installation of His King on Zion. It emphasizes the divine mandate and the fulfillment of God's redemptive plan through Jesus Christ, who exercises His authority in accordance with the Father's will.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The speaker in this passage, who is addressing the church in Thyatira. He is the one who has received authority from the Father. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_church_in_thyatira.htm">The Church in Thyatira</a> One of the seven churches in Asia Minor to whom the Book of Revelation is addressed. Thyatira was known for its trade guilds and was a center of commerce. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_father.htm">The Father</a> Refers to God the Father, who has given authority to Jesus Christ. 4. <a href="/topical/n/nations.htm">Nations</a> The people or groups that are subject to the rule of Christ, symbolized by the iron scepter. 5. <a href="/topical/i/iron_scepter.htm">Iron Scepter</a> A symbol of strong and unyielding authority, derived from the imagery in <a href="/bsb/psalms/2.htm">Psalm 2</a>, which is often associated with messianic rule.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/c/christ's_authority.htm">Christ's Authority</a> Jesus has been given authority by the Father to rule over the nations. This authority is both a comfort and a warning, reminding believers of His sovereign power. <a href="/topical/j/judgment_and_justice.htm">Judgment and Justice</a> The imagery of shattering pottery signifies the finality and decisiveness of Christ's judgment. Believers are called to live in light of this coming judgment, pursuing righteousness and justice. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_trials.htm">Faithfulness in Trials</a> The message to Thyatira encourages believers to remain faithful amidst trials and temptations, knowing that Christ's authority will ultimately prevail. <a href="/topical/p/participation_in_christ's_reign.htm">Participation in Christ's Reign</a> Believers are promised a share in Christ's authority if they overcome. This calls for perseverance and faithfulness in their walk with God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_revelation_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Revelation 2</a> <a href="/q/what_is_god's_scepter.htm">What is God's scepter?</a> <a href="/q/why_did_judaism_develop_gradually.htm">Why does archaeology show that Judaism developed gradually rather than being revealed all at once?</a> <a href="/q/reconcile_'morning_star'_in_rev_2_28_and_isa_14_12.htm">Revelation 2:28 – How do we reconcile Jesus promising the “morning star” here with Isaiah 14:12’s use of the same term for Lucifer, and does it pose a biblical inconsistency?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_psalm_2_9_mention_iron_rule.htm">Why does Psalm 2:9 describe smashing nations with a rod of iron when there's no archaeological evidence of a global Davidic reign?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/revelation/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 27. - The verse is not a parenthesis. He shall rule them. Here; <a href="/revelation/12-5.htm">Revelation 12:5</a>; and in Revelation 19:15, the LXX. rendering of <a href="/psalms/2-9.htm">Psalm 2:9</a> is adopted; ποιμανεῖς αὐτούς, "Thou shalt rule them," or more literally, "shalt shepherd them," instead of "shalt break them," which almost certainly is the meaning of the Hebrew. The Hebrew original, trhm without vowel points, may represent either tirhem or terohem; but the latter is required by what follows; "shalt dash them in pieces." Nevertheless, the gentler rendering better suits the requirements of these passages in the Apocalypse. The rule over the nations is to be strong, but it is to be loving also. To those who obey it, it will be a shepherding; only those who resist it will be dashed in pieces. Precisely the same expression is used in <a href="/revelation/7-17.htm">Revelation 7:17</a> of the Lamb shepherding his saints, and in <a href="/john/21-16.htm">John 21:16</a> in the charge to St. Peter to shepherd Christ's sheep. It is not easy to determine whether the "rod" (ῤἀβδοσ) is a king's sceptre, as in <a href="/hebrews/1-8.htm">Hebrews 1:8</a>, or a shepherd's staff, as m <a href="/1_samuel/17-43.htm">1 Samuel 17:43</a>; <a href="/micah/7-14.htm">Micah 7:14</a>; and <a href="/zechariah/11-7.htm">Zechariah 11:7</a>. As the vessels of pottery are broken to shivers. The future tense is a false reading; the insertion of "they" - "shall they be broken" - is a false rendering. Συντρίβειν, "to shatter," occurs in a literal sense in <a href="/mark/5-4.htm">Mark 5:4</a> and <a href="/john/19-36.htm">John 19:36</a>; and in a figurative sense in <a href="/luke/9-39.htm">Luke 9:39</a> and <a href="/romans/16-20.htm">Romans 16:20</a>. As I also have received from my Father. The Greek is ὡς κἀγὼ εἴληφα, not καθὼς ἐγὼ ἔλαβον. He shall receive authority from me, as I also have received from my Father (comp. <a href="/john/17-18.htm">John 17:18</a>; <a href="/john/20-21.htm">John 20:21</a>; <a href="/luke/22-29.htm">Luke 22:29</a>; <a href="/acts/2-33.htm">Acts 2:33</a>). <a href="/commentaries/revelation/2-27.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>He will rule ποιμανεῖ (poimanei) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4165.htm">Strong's 4165: </a> To shepherd, tend, herd; hence: I rule, govern. From poimen; to tend as a shepherd of. them αὐτοὺς (autous) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. with ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. an iron σιδηρᾷ (sidēra) Adjective - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4603.htm">Strong's 4603: </a> Made of iron. From sideros; made of iron. scepter ῥάβδῳ (rhabdō) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4464.htm">Strong's 4464: </a> A rod, staff, staff of authority, scepter. From the base of rhapizo; a stick or wand. [and] shatter [them] συντρίβεται (syntribetai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4937.htm">Strong's 4937: </a> From sun and the base of tribos; to crush completely, i.e. To shatter. like ὡς (hōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5613.htm">Strong's 5613: </a> Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. pottery— κεραμικὰ (keramika) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2764.htm">Strong's 2764: </a> Of clay, made by a potter, earthen. From keramos; made of clay, i.e. Earthen. just as ὡς (hōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5613.htm">Strong's 5613: </a> Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. I κἀγὼ (kagō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2504.htm">Strong's 2504: </a> To also, I too, but I. From kai and ego; so also the dative case kamoi, and accusative case kame and I, me. have received [authority] εἴληφα (eilēpha) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2983.htm">Strong's 2983: </a> (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. from παρὰ (para) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_3844.htm">Strong's 3844: </a> Gen: from; dat: beside, in the presence of; acc: alongside of. My μου (mou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. Father. Πατρός (Patros) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3962.htm">Strong's 3962: </a> Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. 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