Rev 15:8 | RWP | e4.org | Was filled with smoke ( εγεμισθη καπνου ). First aorist passive indicative of γεμιζω (from γεμω ), to fill full, and with the genitive καπνου (smoke). Smoke is here the symbol of God's presence ( ; ). Till should be finished ( αχρ τελεσθωσιν ). Temporal clause for future time with αχρ (equal to εως in import) and the first aorist passive subjunctive of τελεω , a metaphorical and symbolic "smoke screen" to keep all out of the sanctuary for the time being.

‏ Revelation of John 15:8

Was filled with smoke ( εγεμισθη καπνου ). First aorist passive indicative of γεμιζω (from γεμω ), to fill full, and with the genitive καπνου (smoke). Smoke is here the symbol of God's presence (Ex 19:18; Isa 6:5).

Till should be finished ( αχρ τελεσθωσιν ). Temporal clause for future time with αχρ (equal to εως in import) and the first aorist passive subjunctive of τελεω, a metaphorical and symbolic "smoke screen" to keep all out of the sanctuary for the time being.