| 16. Linguistic Exegesis The sentence opens with kai {καὶ | kaì} linking this vision to what precedes. The core verb ekhei {ἔχει | é-khei} “he has” takes two coordinated prepositional phrases, epi to himation {ἐπὶ τὸ ἱμάτιον | epì tò himátion} and epi ton mēron autou {ἐπὶ τὸν μηρὸν αὐτοῦ | epì tòn mēròn autoû}, which locate the inscription on the robe and the thigh. The direct object onoma {ὄνομα | ónoma} “name” is qualified by the perfect passive participle gegrammenon {γεγραμμένον | gegramménon}, highlighting that the writing is complete and enduring. The appended title Basileus basiléōn kai kýrios kyríōn {Βασιλεὺς βασιλέων καὶ κύριος κυρίων | Basileús basiléōn kaì Kýrios kyríōn} consists of two parallel genitive-of-subordination constructions stressing supreme dominion. This structure, placed at the climax of the clause, emphasizes the rider’s universal sovereignty. Each English reconstruction preserves the dual locations, the participial nuance, and the paired genitives to reflect the original’s imagery and theological emphasis. |