The word behold
functions like a finger drawing attention to an important reality, be it pointing at something (as if to say, Look at that!
) or raising a finger (as if to say, Note this
). In the present case the word behold
underscores that the next words are extra noteworthy.
7 “And behold, I am coming soon. Blessed is the one who keeps the words of the prophecy of this book.”