Bible Strands
Revelation 19:16
And He has a name written on His robe and on His thigh: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — John addresses the readers of Revelation at the moment he observes the victorious Rider immediately after the description of treading the winepress of God’s wrath.
The words — ἱμὲτιον (himation) refers to the outer robe, and ἐπὶ (epi) marks the precise location upon the garment and thigh where the inscription rests.
The thread — The identical title appears in Revelation 17:14, 1 Timothy 6:15, and Daniel 2:47 as a recurring declaration of supreme authority.
Why it lands — The text places the title on the Rider’s visible garments to declare His absolute rule, demanding the reader acknowledge His final judgment and sovereign position.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.
Cross-references
- Revelation 17:14 They will make war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will triumph over them, because He is Lord of lords and King of kings; and He will be accompanied by His called and chosen and faithful ones.”
- 1 Timothy 6:15 which the blessed and only Sovereign One—the King of kings and Lord of lords—will bring about in His own time.
- Daniel 2:47 The king said to Daniel, “Your God is truly the God of gods and Lord of kings, the Revealer of Mysteries, since you were able to reveal this mystery.”
- Philippians 2:9 Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names,
- Revelation 19:12 He has eyes like blazing fire, and many royal crowns on His head. He has a name written on Him that only He Himself knows.
- Psalms 72:11 May all kings bow down to him and all nations serve him.
- Revelation 2:17 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who overcomes, I will give the hidden manna. I will also give him a white stone inscribed with a new name, known only to the one who receives it.
- Proverbs 8:15 By me kings reign, and rulers enact just laws;