Rev 16:9 | RWP | e4.org | Were scorched ( εκαυματισθησαν ). First aorist passive indicative of same verb. With great heat ( καυμα μεγα ). Cognate accusative retained with the passive verb. Old word (from καιω to burn), in N.T. only and here. For blaspheming the name of God see ; ; ; . They blamed God for the plagues. They repented not ( ου μετενοησαν ). This solemn negative aorist of μετανοεω is a refrain like a funeral dirge ( .; ). In some did repent because of the earthquake. Even deserved punishment may harden the heart. To give him glory ( δουνα αυτω δοξαν ). Second aorist active infinitive of διδωμ , almost result. For the phrase see ; ; .

‏ Revelation of John 16:9

Were scorched ( εκαυματισθησαν ). First aorist passive indicative of same verb.

With great heat ( καυμα μεγα ). Cognate accusative retained with the passive verb. Old word (from καιω to burn), in N.T. only 7:16 and here. For blaspheming the name of God see 13:6; Jas 2:7; Ro 2:24; 1Ti 6:1. They blamed God for the plagues.

They repented not ( ου μετενοησαν ). This solemn negative aorist of μετανοεω is a refrain like a funeral dirge (9:20f.; 16:11). In 11:13 some did repent because of the earthquake. Even deserved punishment may harden the heart.

To give him glory ( δουνα αυτω δοξαν ). Second aorist active infinitive of διδωμ, almost result. For the phrase see 11:13; 14:7; 19:7.