He shall rule (ποιμανε). Future active of ποιμαινω, to shepherd (from ποιμην, shepherd), also from Ps 2:8f. See again Re 7:17; 12:…

And he shall rule them with a rod of iron. There is an allusion here to Psalm 2:9: You shall break them with a rod of iron; you shall …

Power (or, authority) over the nations: and he shall rule them (or, shepherd them<…

The promise to the overcomers is twofold: “authority over nations” and the gift of “the morning star.” It contains one important modification of th…

And he shall rule them with a rod of iron
Either with the Gospel, which is the rod of Christ's strength, and is the …

The Lord knows when the works of His people are performed in love, faith, zeal, and patience. Yet, if His eyes—which are as a flame of fire—observe…