Hello Tessa and thank you. I have found that a lot of names, places, events, etc in the Bible generally have a meaning, both in the Hebrew and Greek.
In my rather in depth studies of the 7 Churches, one I found particularly interesting is the 2nd Church, Smyrna, which is said to be a derivative of "myrrh"
Myrrh is shown in 2 verses, at both the birth and death/burial of our Lord Jesus.........
G4666 matches the Greek (
smyrna), occurs 2 times in 2verses in the Greek concordance of the KJV
2:8 "And to The Messenger of the in assembly of
Smyrna<4667>, write!
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Of the seven churches, two of them received no indictment from the Lord, nor were they told to repent. The church in Smyrna was known as the “suffering church” because of their severe persecutions, and they were not told to repent.
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I have found that a good lexicon/concordance is extremely useful. A favorite of mine is:
Strong's Concordance with Hebrew and Greek Lexicon
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3464. muron moo'-ron probably of foreign origin (compare 4753, 4666); "
myrrh", i.e. (by implication) perfumed oil:--ointment
4666. smurna smoor'-nah apparently strengthened for 3464; myrrh:--
myrrh.
4667. Smurna smoor'-nah the same as 4666; Smyrna, a place in Asia Minor:--
Smyrna
We know a lot of Revelation is historical, such as Revelation 12 showing the birth and ascension of Jesus.
Matthew 1:21 and
she shall bring forth a Son, and thou shalt call His name Jesus, for He shall save His people from their sins.’ [Micah 5:2]
Luke 2:7 and
she brought forth her Son — the first-born, and wrapped Him, and laid Him down in the manger, because there was not for them a place in the guest-chamber. [Revelation 12:5]
Revelation 12:5 And she brought forth a Son, a male, Who is being about to be shepherding all the nations in iron rod/staff.
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John 19:30 So when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, "It is finished!" And bowing His head,
He gave up His spirit. [Revelation 1:18]
Revelation 1:18 and the living One! And
I became dead and behold! I am living into the ages of the ages. And I am having the keys of the Hades and of the Death.
Acts 1:9 And these things having said — they beholding —
He was taken up, and a cloud did receive Him up from their sight; [Revelation 12:5]
Revelation 12:5 And she brought forth a Son, a male, Who is about to be shepherding<4165> all the nations in iron rod/staff.
And caught away was her Child unto God and His throne,
