Revelation 2:17 Meaning and Explanation
“He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The letter closes with the Spirit's call and promises to the overcomer: hidden manna, a white stone, and a new name known only to the one who receives it.
What Does Revelation 2:17 Mean?
The closing call to hear repeats, followed by three rich promises. The hidden manna recalls God's provision in the wilderness and the bread kept before Him, now offered as unseen heavenly nourishment. The white stone with a new name speaks of acceptance, honor, and an intimate identity given by the Lord Himself.
Against the idol-feasts of Pergamos, the Lord sets a better table and a better name. The new name, known only to the one who receives it, points to a personal bond between Christ and each of His own that no other can fully share. To overcome is to be fed by Him, welcomed by Him, and named by Him. Heaven's gifts answer earth's compromises.
Revelation 2:17 in the Original Language
manna (μάννα), 'manna' -- the bread God gave Israel in the wilderness, here the "hidden" heavenly provision.
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What does Revelation 2:17 mean?
The letter closes with the Spirit's call and promises to the overcomer: hidden manna, a white stone, and a new name known only to the one who receives it.