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Revelation 20:4 And καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's Greek 2532: And, even, also, namely. they came to life ἔζησαν (ezēsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's Greek 2198: To live, be alive. A primary verb; to live. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's Greek 2532: And...

Thanks, but I do not find the Greek word “ZAO” in these two verses but “EZESAN.” Pick this up again tomorrow.

The word ezesan is only found in 2 verses in the NT- 20:4 and 20:5 and it only applies to the physical first resurrection. It is related to zao but not used in these 2 verses— 1st resurrection!

Thank you very much for all of your comments and responses to this issue. I am sure I have addressed all the issues that have been presented to me with Scripture, reasoning and timing concerns. I believe the best think to do at this time is to appreciation the time and effort everyone has put...

20:4 they came to life ἔζησαν (ezēsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's Greek 2198: To live, be alive. A primary verb; to live. 20:5 come back to life ἔζησαν (ezēsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's Greek 2198: To live, be alive. A...

Once again, everything has been given regarding my interpretations on chapter 20... it has addressed all comments. But it has been a little exhausting and I need to move on to completing my commentary on Revelation..... almost done.

Ok and thanks for your response. I believe I have exhausted all of my support for my interpretations. I don't think I have anything left to give or offer. Best wishes always.

Revelation 20:4 says: “I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for their witness to Jesus and for the word of God...” This group was already martyred — their death is in the past tense: “had been beheaded.” Then John says: “They lived and reigned with Christ for a thousand years.” This...

You’re absolutely right that our views differ because we’re defining the “first resurrection” and the “1,000 years” differently. In Revelation 20, John clearly describes: A first resurrection — of the faithful who are raised and reign with Christ (v. 4–6), A second resurrection — of the rest...

I agree with much of what you're saying. You're absolutely right that Jesus taught eternal life begins now for those who believe in Him, and that physical death cannot touch a believer. In Revelation 20:4, John sees the souls of those who had been beheaded for their witness — no doubt about it...

You’re absolutely right that John 5:28–29 refers to two groups being resurrected: “Those who have done good” — the resurrection of life “Those who have done evil” — the *resurrection of judgment (damnation)” Jesus says “the hour is coming” when this will happen — and I agree, both groups will...

While I agree that believers are spiritually raised with Christ and already called a royal priesthood, the “first resurrection” in Revelation 20 is clearly described as a future event involving those who died in Christ and are raised to reign with Him for 1,000 years. It comes after Christ’s...

I am not telling you that or assuming anything. Please read the verse - does this event include those who believed in Jesus - those that were sitting in the grave or still alive? Will those believers be with Christ for the 1000 years? No, I don't think so. I think we both agree that Jesus is...

Again, and using Daniel as background. So many responded to me their interpretation of a verse in Daniel but what they had interpreted a verse in Revelation to be. It is / was a form of circular reasoning. It the supporting interpretations found in the earlier books do give us the correct...

I agree with you. There is absolutely no way anyone could begin to understand Revelation unless they had a very good understanding of the rest of the scriptures. Revelation will have many, if not all supporting interpretations found in the 65 books, but that still does not mean we must not...

I certainly have no desire to continue this line of thought. Best wishes.

Perhaps I was not clear … which often occurs. When we open the book of Revelation we must begin with the first verse given to us and ask what is this telling us. If we believe it is telling A, then we should have supporting scripture to lean on … since no scripture can contradict other...

Thank you for your detailed response. Clearly, we have very different interpretations for these verses in Revelation, and they are / seemingly based on the many other interpretations we each have developed during our studies of the Old and New Testament books of the Bible. Here we are studying...

I will be the first to agree with your comment. First, I most likely have less Scriptural knowledge than ANYONE within this forum. Secondly, I find it very difficult to express my very different interpretations in a clear manner - especially, because the reader is expecting more of his own kind...

Well, I do feel I should respond to your comment above... although I do not believe you will accept it at all. I have absolutely no problem discussing different interpretations with anyone. I am quite aware that my interpretations on Daniel and now Revelation depart, tremendously, from "today's...