Bible Strands
Revelation 2:28
And I will give him the morning star.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus addresses the victorious believer in the church of Thyatira, promising a specific reward at the moment of His return.
The words — The supplied Greek terms ὡς (hōs, "just as") and κἀγὼ (kagō, "I myself also") anchor the preceding declaration of authority, while the verse itself states the direct gift of the morning star.
The thread — The morning star motif connects to Jesus' self-identification in Revelation 22:16 and echoes the dawn imagery of Luke 1:78, while the call to heed the message aligns with the prophetic witness affirmed in 2 Peter 1:19.
Why it lands — The text asserts that Christ alone possesses the authority to grant the morning star, requiring the reader to recognize His exclusive role as the source of illumination and victory.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And I will give him the morning star.
Cross-references
- Revelation 22:16 “I, Jesus, have sent My angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, the bright Morning Star.”
- 2 Peter 1:19 We also have the word of the prophets as confirmed beyond doubt. And you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.
- Luke 1:78 because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the Dawn will visit us from on high,