Revelation 16:15

Behold - shame. These words are parenthetical.

As a thief. Compare Matthew 24:43; Luke 12:39; 1 Thessalonians 5:2; 1 Thessalonians 5:4; 2 Peter 3:10.

Watcheth [γ ρ η ρ ο ρ ω ν]. See on Mark 13:35; 1 Peter 5:8 Keepeth his garments. "During the night the captain of the Temple made his rounds. On his approach the guards had to rise and salute him in a particular manner. Any guard found asleep when on duty was beaten, or his garments were set on fire. The confession of one of the Rabbins is on record that, on a certain occasion, his own maternal uncle had actually undergone the punishment of having his clothes set on fire by the captain of the Temple" (Edersheim, "The Temple," etc.).

Shame [α σ χ η μ ο σ υ ν η ν]. Only here and Romans 1:27. From aj not and schma fashion. Deformity, unseemliness; nearly answering to the phrase not in good form.