| 13. Linguistic Exegesis The plural demonstrative houtoi {οὗτοι | hoû-toi} functions as the subject, referring back to the group previously identified in the context. The clause mian gnomēn ekhousin {μίαν γνώμην ἔχουσιν | mí-an gnṓ-mēn é-khou-sin} presents a direct object followed by the verb, emphasizing the unity of thought by placing the singular “one mind” before the action “they have.” The conjunction kai {καὶ | kaí} links this to a second, closely related clause concerning their resources. The accusive phrase tēn dynamin kai exousian autōn {τὴν δύναμιν καὶ ἐξουσίαν αὐτῶν | tēn dý-na-min kaí ex-ou-sí-an autôn} combines “the power” and “authority” under a single article, treating them as a single composite endowment, with autōn attaching to both to indicate shared ownership. The dative tō thēriō {τῷ θηρίῳ | tôi thē-rí-ō} marks the indirect object, the recipient of this transfer. The verb didoasin {διδόασιν | di-dó-a-sin} concludes the sentence, maintaining present tense to portray an active or characteristic action rather than a one-time event. In English, the structure is rendered with clear subject-verb-object order while preserving the emphasis on unified intent followed by the deliberate surrender of both “power” and “authority” to the beast. |