. . . and you don't realize that you are wretched and miserable and poor and blind and naked. (Rev 3:17)



Wretched - Greek: talaiporos (Strong's-G5005) adj
1) Enduring toils and troubles
2)afflicted, wretched

English definition - very unfortunate in condition or circumstances.
                             - characterized by misery and sorrow.
                             - despicable, contemptible, or mean.
                             - poor, worthless, sorry, pitiful.

Wretched refers to a condition of extreme affliction or distress that is outwardly apparent. 

Miserable - Greek: eleeinos (Strong's -G1652) adj
1) Miserable, to be pitied

English definition - wretchedly unhappy, or uncomfortable.
                             - wretchedly poor; needy
                             - of wretched character or quality; contemptible
                             - sordid or squalid.


Poor - Greek: ptochos (Strong's - G4434) adj
1) reduced to beggary, begging, asking alms
2)destitute of wealth, influence, position, or honor.
    a) lowly, afflicted, lacking Christian virtues and eternal riches.
    b)helpless, powerless to accomplish an end.
    c)poor, needy
3)lacking in anything
    
This word is also translated as beggar, poor man, and beggarly.

English definition - Little or no money, goods, or means of support.
                             - Dependent upon charity or public support. 
                             - Characterized by poverty.
                             - Deficient in something specific.

Blind - Greek: typhlos (Strong's G5185) adj
1) blind
2) mentally blind

English  definition - unable to see 
                              - unable or unwilling to understand or to discern
                              - not based on evidence or reason
                              - acting with out preparation or control
                              - done without being able to see
                              - lacking awareness or consciousness 

Naked - Greek: gymnos (Strong's G1131) adj

1) literally
     a) naked, with out clothing
     b) with out adequate clothing
     c) wearing only under garments (putting aside the outer garment)
     d) of the soul with out a body
2) Metaphorically 
     a) naked, open, lay bare
     b) only, mere, bare

It was considered shameful for a Jewish person to be naked.
Clothing was a sign of identity and economic status. 

English  definition - Having the body completely unclothed
                              - Having no covering
                              - With out protection or defense
                              - Stripped or destitute
                              - Without concealment 

I am posting this with out personal observations or reflections in the hope that we each will share what God is showing us by posting comments.