Revelation 2:27

Revelation 2:27 in other versions

• New International Version (NIV)that one ‘will rule them with an iron scepter and will dash them to pieces like pottery’—just as I have received authority from my Father.
• English Standard Version (ESV)and he will rule them with a rod of iron, as when earthen pots are broken in pieces, even as I myself have received authority from my Father.
• New King James Version (NKJV)‘He shall rule them with a rod of iron; They shall be dashed to pieces like the potter’s vessels’— as I also have received from My Father;
• New Living Translation (NLT)They will rule the nations with an iron rod and smash them like clay pots.

Context of Revelation 2:27

25But that which ye have already hold fast till I come. 26And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations: And he shall rule them with a rod of iron; as the vessels of a potter shall they be broken to shivers: even as I received of my Father. 28And I will give him the morning star. 29He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.

Revelation 2:27 word by word

καὶ ποιμανεῖ αὐτοὺς ἐν ῥάβδῳ σιδηρᾷ, ὡς τὰ σκεύη τὰ κεραμικὰ συντρίβεταιRead the interlinear

• Andκαίkai · andG2532
• he shall ruleποιμαίνωpoimainō · to shepherdG4165
• themαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• withἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• a rodῥάβδοςrhabdos · rodG4464
• of ironσιδήρεοςsidēreos · ironG4603
• asὡςhōs · as/whenG5613
• the vesselsὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• the vesselsσκεῦοςskeuos · vesselG4632
• of a potterκεραμικόςkeramikos · made of clayG2764
• shall they be broken to shiversσυντρίβωsuntribō · to breakG4937
• Iκἀγώkagō kamoi kame · and IG2504
• receivedλαμβάνωlambanō · to takeG2983
• ofπαράpara · from/with/besideG3844
• myἐγώegō · I/weG1473
• Fatherπατήρpatēr · fatherG3962

Cross-references for Revelation 2:27

• Revelation 12:5And she brought forth a man child, who was to rule all nations with a rod of iron: and her child was caught up unto God, and to his throne.
• Revelation 19:15And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treadeth the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God.
• Psalms 2:8Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession.
• Psalms 49:14Like sheep they are laid in the grave; death shall feed on them; and the upright shall have dominion over them in the morning; and their beauty shall consume in the grave from their dwelling.
• Psalms 149:5Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon their beds.
• Daniel 7:22Until the Ancient of days came, and judgment was given to the saints of the most High; and the time came that the saints possessed the kingdom.
• Matthew 11:27All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him.
• Luke 22:29And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me;
• John 17:24Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world.

Commentaries on Revelation 2:27

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 27He shall rule them with a rod of iron - He shall restrain vice by the strictest administration of justice; and those who finally despise the word and rebel shall be broken and destroyed, so as never more to be able to make head against the truth. This seems to refer to the heathen world; and perhaps Constantine the Great may be intended, who, when he overcame Licinius, became the instrument in God's hand of destroying idolatry over the whole Roman empire…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 27And he shall rule them with a rod of iron - There is an allusion here to Psalm 2:9; “Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter‘s vessel.” There is a slight change in the passage, “he shall rule,” instead of “thou shalt break,” in order to adapt the language to the purpose of the speaker here. The allusion in the Psalm is to the Messiah as reigning triumphant over the nations, or subduing them under him; and the…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 18-29Verses 18-29 Even when the Lord knows the works of his people to be wrought in love, faith, zeal, and patience; yet if his eyes, which are as a flame of fire, observe them committing or allowing what is evil, he will rebuke, correct, or punish them. Here is praise of the ministry and people of Thyatira, by One who knew the principles from which they acted. They grew wiser and better. All Christians should earnestly desire that their last works may be…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 26-28Christ promises that those who obey will share authority with him. This is symbolized by the iron rod that will break the opposition like clay pots (quoting Psalm 2:8–9; compare Revelation 12:5; 19:15). The morning star is the planet Venus, which signals the coming of a new day. Here, it refers to the promise of resurrection when Christ returns (Revelation 22:16; 2 Peter 1:19).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2727. From Psa 2:8, 9. rule--literally, "rule as a shepherd." In Psa 2:9 it is, "Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron." The Septuagint, pointing the Hebrew word differently, read as Revelation here. The English Version of Psa 2:9 is doubtless right, as the parallel word, "dash in pieces," proves. But the Spirit in this case sanctions the additional thought as true, that the Lord shall mingle mercy to some, with judgment on others; beginning by…Read the comment

Topics related to Revelation 2:27

• Iron
• Jesus Continued
• Perseverance
• Quotations and Allusions
• Reward
• Righteous
• Scepter (Sceptre)

In the dictionaries

• Angel
• Bed
• Faithful
• Thyatira
• Apostolic Age
• Asia Minor
• Church Government
• Commandment, the New
• Ear
• Ephesians, Epistle to the

Commentaries on Revelation 2

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings