Revelation 2:26
Revelation 2, Page 22

Re-evaluation Translation
2:26  To those who succeed and keep My doings unto the end, I will give influence to guide and instruct the nations:

Bible, KJV Translation
2:26  And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations:

Significant Words and Comments:
Commentary on Revelation 2:26 (2 December 2007):  “He that overcometh,” a line in each of these seven messages, describes “anyone who successfully meets the call of this year’s message.” The lessons of intimacy with Yehuveh in this fourth Year of Returning (Darius) are pivotal. We must succeed here!
        Those of
restored Israel who “keepeth My works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations.” In contrast with present political motivation, these leaders of the nations will be placed there by Yehuveh for the good of the nations, not by their own desire for position or power. These leaders will be wise, gentle, fatherly instructors, not power-hungry politicians.
       
Power is from the Greek word exousia [entry G1849], which carries a tremendously broad meaning: power of choice, liberty of doing as one pleases, leave, permission; ability or strength with which one is endued, which he either possesses or exercises; power of authority and influence; power to rule or govern; privilege, force, capacity, competency, freedom, mastery, control.
       
Far more than ruling from a governmental center, those who learn the lessons of intimacy with Yehuveh will have tremendous influence over everyone. As is graphically presented in the next verse, this has little or nothing to do with dominating control, which will no longer be a part of human experience. “I will also make thy officers peace, and thine exactors righteousness. Violence shall no more be heard in thy land, wasting nor destruction within thy borders; but thou shalt call thy walls Salvation, and thy gates Praise.” Isaiah 60:17-18.


Gael Bataman
Originally Written:               2 December 2007
Latest Update:                    13 June 2011


 
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