Rev 9:6 | RWP | e4.org | Men ( ο ανθρωπο ). Generic use of the article (men as a class). Shall not find it ( ου μη ευρησουσιν αυτον ). Strong double negative ου μη with the future active indicative according to Aleph Q, but ευρωσιν (second aorist active subjunctive) according to A P (either construction regular). The idea here is found in ; . "Such a death as they desire, a death which will end their sufferings, is impossible; physical death is no remedy for the βασανισμος of an evil conscience" (Swete). They shall desire to die ( επιθυμησουσιν αποθανειν ). Future active of επιθυμεω , a climax to ζητησουσιν (they shall seek), to desire vehemently. Paul in shows a preference for death if his work is done, in order to be with Christ, a very different feeling from what we have here. Fleeth ( φευγε ). Vivid futuristic present active indicative of φευγω . Even death does not come to their relief.

‏ Revelation of John 9:6

Men ( ο ανθρωπο ). Generic use of the article (men as a class).

Shall not find it ( ου μη ευρησουσιν αυτον ). Strong double negative ου μη with the future active indicative according to Aleph Q, but ευρωσιν (second aorist active subjunctive) according to A P (either construction regular). The idea here is found in Job 3:21; Jer 8:3. "Such a death as they desire, a death which will end their sufferings, is impossible; physical death is no remedy for the βασανισμος of an evil conscience" (Swete).

They shall desire to die ( επιθυμησουσιν αποθανειν ). Future active of επιθυμεω, a climax to ζητησουσιν (they shall seek), to desire vehemently. Paul in Php 1:23 shows a preference for death if his work is done, in order to be with Christ, a very different feeling from what we have here.

Fleeth ( φευγε ). Vivid futuristic present active indicative of φευγω. Even death does not come to their relief.