G3990

πελεκίζω

pelekizō

Verb · From a derivative of πλήσσω (G4141) (meaning an axe)

From a derivative of G4141 (meaning an axe); to chop off (the head), i.e. truncate:—behead.

Outline

to cut off with an axe, to behead

Usages

Revelation 20:4

And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years.

Breakdown

Two-fold. Some of the elect men will have to die for this truth but they will be raised up first (1 Thessalonians 4:16). the souls of them that were beheaded... The apostles that were put to death 2000 years ago. had not worshipped the beast The Apostles didn't follow the Roman system in their lives before. neither had received his mark The elect will not take the chip. The image represents the image of the Roman Empire e.g. its laws, legislation, architecture, etc (1 Maccabees 8:13-16). The Roman Empire has been reincarnated today as America.

Be Thou Faithful Unto Death

2 Maccabees 7:1 1 Thessalonians 4:16 Revelation 2:10 Revelation 6:9 Revelation 14:13

The Reward

Wisdom 5:15-16 Ecclesiasticus 36:16 2 Esdras 2:45 Matthew 19:28 1 Corinthians 9:25 2 Timothy 4:8 James 1:12 Revelation 2:26 Revelation 22:12

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