Rev 2:7 | RWP | e4.org | He that hath an ear ( ο εχων ους ). An individualizing note calling on each of the hearers ( ) to listen ( , , , ; , , , ) and a reminiscence of the words of Jesus in the Synoptics ( ; , ; , ; ; ), but not in John's Gospel. The spirit ( το πνευμα ). The Holy Spirit as in ; . Both Christ and the Holy Spirit deliver this message. "The Spirit of Christ in the prophet is the interpreter of Christ's voice" (Swete). To him that overcometh ( τω νικωντ ). Dative of the present (continuous victory) active articular participle of νικαω , a common Johannine verb ( ; ; ; .; , , , ; , , ; ; ; ; ; ). Faith is dominant in Paul, victory in John, faith is victory ( ). So in each promise to these churches. I will give ( δωσω ). Future active of διδωμ as in , , , , ; , ; ; ; . To eat ( φαγειν ). Second aorist active infinitive of εσθιω . Of the tree of life ( εκ του ξυλου της ζωης ). Note εκ with the ablative with φαγειν , like our "eat of" (from or part of). From ; . Again in , as here for immortality. This tree is now in the Garden of God. For the water of life see ; (Cf. , .). Which ( ο ). The ξυλον (tree). In the Paradise of God ( εν τω παραδεισω του θεου ). Persian word, for which see ; . The abode of God and the home of the redeemed with Christ, not a mere intermediate state. It was originally a garden of delight and finally heaven itself (Trench), as here.

‏ Revelation of John 2:7

He that hath an ear ( ο εχων ους ). An individualizing note calling on each of the hearers (1:3) to listen (2:7, 11, 17, 28; 3:3, 6, 13, 22) and a reminiscence of the words of Jesus in the Synoptics (Mt 11:15; 13:9, 43; Mr 4:9, 23; Lu 8:8; 14:35), but not in John's Gospel.

The spirit ( το πνευμα ). The Holy Spirit as in 14:13; 22:17. Both Christ and the Holy Spirit deliver this message. "The Spirit of Christ in the prophet is the interpreter of Christ's voice" (Swete).

To him that overcometh ( τω νικωντ ). Dative of the present (continuous victory) active articular participle of νικαω, a common Johannine verb (Joh 16:33; 1Jo 2:13f; 4:4; 5:4f.; Re 2:7, 11, 17, 26; 3:5, 12, 21; 5:5; 12:11; 15:2; 17:14; 21:7). Faith is dominant in Paul, victory in John, faith is victory (1Jo 5:4). So in each promise to these churches.

I will give ( δωσω ). Future active of διδωμ as in 2:10, 17, 23, 26, 28; 3:8, 21; 6:4; 11:3; 21:6.

To eat ( φαγειν ). Second aorist active infinitive of εσθιω.

Of the tree of life ( εκ του ξυλου της ζωης ). Note εκ with the ablative with φαγειν, like our "eat of" (from or part of). From Ge 2:9; 3:22. Again in Re 22:2, 14 as here for immortality. This tree is now in the Garden of God. For the water of life see 21:6; 22:17 (Cf. Joh 4:10, 13f.).

Which ( ο ). The ξυλον (tree).

In the Paradise of God ( εν τω παραδεισω του θεου ). Persian word, for which see Lu 23:43; 2Co 12:4. The abode of God and the home of the redeemed with Christ, not a mere intermediate state. It was originally a garden of delight and finally heaven itself (Trench), as here.