He, &c.. 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. definite place; is described in Genesis 2. lost in Genesis 3. 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.