The Restrainer Part 2 "Ho Kat-ekh'-o"

For the mystery of lawlessness is already at work; only he who now restrains will do so until he is taken out of the way 2 Thessalonians 2:7

Ho Kat-ekh'-o

Thayer Definition

Hold Back, Retain, Detain, Hinder a course of progress

Strongs

Withold

The Restrainer Explained

Ho Kat-ekh'-o, that which is being held back or restrained. The meaning here refers to "an agency", or a "state of things" under the control of "civic" or "existing administrations" that hinder the progress of the Antichrist coming to the fore until these "restrainers", administrative/civil powers have been removed (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown).

Antichrist Being Held in Check

These Powers or Restrainer(s) that holds Antichrist in check, are those of the moral and conservative influence of the Political States, these being the very fabric of the polity as well as that of the coercive powers (Olhausen).

Existing Powers Will Be Removed

It is thought that Antichrist's war on the Christians/Jews will be held back (restrained) and held in check by these existing powers until the Antichrist in his worst, and indeed in his final form, shall be ready to arise, and at that point these objects of hinderance, or "restraining powers" will be removed so as to allow Antichrist his ascension to ultimate power.

Take Down and Erosion Progressive

We are witnessing this take down and removal now, at this very moment, as the constitutions and charters of many nations are being eroded ready for the One World Government and the leader that will rule over that Government. The full take down of the "restrainers" will not occur until the revelation of this man is ripe, the "Man of Sin" who is destined to be the most evil King that this world has ever seen (compare Daniel 3:6).

Be On Your Guard

Be watchful, remain awake, and above all remain steadfast. Now is the time, more than ever to declare Christ as King and as redeeemer, because there is salvation in no other name under that of the Heavens. You have read all the evidence that has been presented to you, now is the time when you should be getting ready to act on that evidence and make your way ready, and would'nt now be the right time to do it?