‏ Revelation of John 15:2

 As it were a glassy sea ( ως θαλασσαν υαλινην ). Accusative case after  ειδον and  ως here, not in 4:6, which see for the symbol.

 Mingled with fire ( μεμιγμενην πυρ ). Perfect passive participle of  μιγνυμ, to mix, and the associative instrumental case  πυρ. This item not in 4:6 (a vision of peace), but here it adds to the splendour of the vision. This parenthesis (2-4) gives a picture of the martyrs in their state of bliss.

 Them that come off victorious ( τους νικωντας ). Present active articular participle of  νικαω, accusative after  ειδον, "those that come off victorious" (14:4).

 From the beast and from his image ( εκ του θηριου κα εκ της εικονος αυτου ). This use of  εκ after  νικαω is unusual, also with  εκ του αριθμου. For these items see 13:1, 14, 17; 14:9, 11; 19:20; 20:4.

 By the glassy sea ( επ την θαλασσαν την υαλινην ). Or "upon" more likely (4:6) with the accusative as in Mt 14:25ff.

 Harps of God ( κιθαρας του θεου ). Objective genitive, for the worship of God (5:8; 14:2; 1Ch 16:42).

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