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He, &c. A formula used by the Lord alone. See App-142 .
Spirit App-101 .
saith = is saying.
overcometh. See John 16:33 . The verb nikao, to conquer or overcome, occurs seventeen times in Rev.
the tree, &c . the tree of the life. Promise fulfilled Revelation 22:14 , where also the articles differentiate from Ezekiel 47:12 .
tree. Literally wood. Greek. xulon, as used frequently in Septuagint, e.g. Exodus 7:25 .
life. App-170 .
Paradise of God. See reference in App-173 . Paradise is always used in Scripture for a definite place; is described in Genesis 2:0 ; lost in Genesis 3:0 ; its restoration spoken of by the Lord in Luke 23:43 ; seen in vision by Paul, 2 Corinthians 12:2 , 2 Corinthians 12:4 ; promised here, Revelation 2:7 ; restored, Revelation 22:1-5 , Revelation 22:14-17 .
God. App-98 .
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