Revelation 19:16
New International Version
On his robe and on his thigh he has this name written: king of kings and lord of lords.

New Living Translation
On his robe at his thigh was written this title: King of all kings and Lord of all lords.

English Standard Version
On his robe and on his thigh he has a name written, King of kings and Lord of lords.

Berean Standard Bible
And He has a name written on His robe and on His thigh: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.

Berean Literal Bible
And He has a name having been written upon the robe and upon His thigh: King of Kings and Lord of Lords.

King James Bible
And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.

New King James Version
And He has on His robe and on His thigh a name written: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.

New American Standard Bible
And on His robe and on His thigh He has a name written: “KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.”

NASB 1995
And on His robe and on His thigh He has a name written, “KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.”

NASB 1977
And on His robe and on His thigh He has a name written, “KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.”

Legacy Standard Bible
And He has on His garment and on His thigh a name written, “KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.”

Amplified Bible
And on His robe and on His thigh He has a name inscribed, “KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.”

Christian Standard Bible
And he has a name written on his robe and on his thigh: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
And He has a name written on His robe and on His thigh: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.

American Standard Version
And he hath on his garment and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.

Contemporary English Version
On the part of the robe that covered his thigh was written, "KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS."

English Revised Version
And he hath on his garment and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
On his clothes and his thigh he has a name written: King of kings and Lord of lords.

Good News Translation
On his robe and on his thigh was written the name: "King of kings and Lord of lords."

International Standard Version
On his robe that covers his thigh he has a name written: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS

Majority Standard Bible
And He has a name written on His robe and on His thigh: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.

NET Bible
He has a name written on his clothing and on his thigh: "King of kings and Lord of lords."

New Heart English Bible
He has on his garment and on his thigh a name written, "King of kings, and Lord of lords."

Webster's Bible Translation
And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.

Weymouth New Testament
And on His outer garment and on His thigh He has a name written, KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.

World English Bible
He has on his garment and on his thigh a name written, “KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and He has on the garment and on His thigh the name written: “KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.”

Berean Literal Bible
And He has a name having been written upon the robe and upon His thigh: King of Kings and Lord of Lords.

Young's Literal Translation
and he hath upon the garment and upon his thigh the name written, 'King of kings, and Lord of lords.'

Smith's Literal Translation
And he has upon the garment and upon his thigh the name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he hath on his garment, and on his thigh written: KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he has on his garment and on his thigh written: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.

New American Bible
He has a name written on his cloak and on his thigh, “King of kings and Lord of lords.”

New Revised Standard Version
On his robe and on his thigh he has a name inscribed, “King of kings and Lord of lords.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he had a name written on his vesture and on his thigh, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And he has on his garment over his thigh the name written: “The King of Kings and The Lord of Power.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And he has, on his raiment and on his thigh, a name written, King of kings, and Lord of lords.

Godbey New Testament
And he has on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, King of kings, and Lord of lords.

Haweis New Testament
And he hath upon his vesture and upon his thigh this name written, king of kings, and lord of lords.

Mace New Testament
on the mantle about his thigh was this inscription, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.

Weymouth New Testament
And on His outer garment and on His thigh He has a name written, KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.

Worrell New Testament
And He hath on His garment, and on His thigh, a name written, "KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS."

Worsley New Testament
And He hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, "King of kings, and Lord of lords."

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Rider on the White Horse
15And from His mouth proceeds a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations, and He will rule them with an iron scepter. He treads the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God the Almighty. 16And He has a name written on His robe and on His thigh: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS. 17Then I saw an angel standing in the sun, and he cried out in a loud voice to all the birds flying overhead, “Come, gather together for the great supper of God,…

Cross References
Philippians 2:9-11
Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names, / that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, / and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

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 7:13-14
In my vision in the night I continued to watch, and I saw One like the Son of Man coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into His presence. / And He was given dominion, glory, and kingship, that the people of every nation and language should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed.

Isaiah 9:6-7
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. / Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this.

Psalm 2:6-9
“I have installed My King on Zion, upon My holy mountain.” / I will proclaim the decree spoken to Me by the LORD: “You are My Son; today I have become Your Father. / Ask Me, and I will make the nations Your inheritance, the ends of the earth Your possession. ...

Matthew 28:18
Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.

Zechariah 14:9
On that day the LORD will become King over all the earth—the LORD alone, and His name alone.

Psalm 110:1-2
A Psalm of David. The LORD said to my Lord: “Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.” / The LORD extends Your mighty scepter from Zion: “Rule in the midst of Your enemies.”

Isaiah 11:1-5
Then a shoot will spring up from the stump of Jesse, and a Branch from his roots will bear fruit. / The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD. / And He will delight in the fear of the LORD. He will not judge by what His eyes see, and He will not decide by what His ears hear, ...

John 18:36-37
Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not of this world; if it were, My servants would fight to prevent My arrest by the Jews. But now My kingdom is not of this realm.” / “Then You are a king!” Pilate said. “You say that I am a king,” Jesus answered. “For this reason I was born and have come into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to My voice.”

Hebrews 1:8
But about the Son He says: “Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever, and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom.

1 Corinthians 15:24-25
Then the end will come, when He hands over the kingdom to God the Father after He has destroyed all dominion, authority, and power. / For He must reign until He has put all His enemies under His feet.

Isaiah 33:22
For the LORD is our Judge, the LORD is our lawgiver, the LORD is our King. It is He who will save us.

Psalm 89:27
I will indeed appoint him as My firstborn, the highest of the kings of the earth.

Luke 1:32-33
He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David, / and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever. His kingdom will never end!”


Treasury of Scripture

And he has on his clothing and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.

on his vesture.

Revelation 19:12,13
His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on his head were many crowns; and he had a name written, that no man knew, but he himself…

KING.

Revelation 17:14
These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with him are called, and chosen, and faithful.

Psalm 72:11
Yea, all kings shall fall down before him: all nations shall serve him.

Proverbs 8:15,16
By me kings reign, and princes decree justice…

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Revelation 19
1. God is praised in heaven for judging the great harlot, and avenging the blood of his saints.
7. The marriage of the Lamb.
10. The angel will not be worshipped.
17. The birds called to the great slaughter.














And He has a name written
The phrase "a name written" signifies authority and identity. In ancient times, names were not merely labels but encapsulated the essence and authority of a person. The Greek word for "written" is "gegrammenon," which implies something that is permanently inscribed. This permanence indicates the eternal and unchanging nature of Christ's authority and identity. The act of writing on the robe and thigh suggests a public declaration, visible to all, of His supreme authority.

on His robe
The "robe" symbolizes majesty and righteousness. In biblical times, a robe was often a sign of one's status and role. The Greek word "himation" refers to an outer garment, often worn by kings and high priests. This imagery connects to the Old Testament, where robes were worn by those in positions of power and honor. The robe signifies Christ's role as the High Priest and King, emphasizing His purity and the righteousness He imparts to His followers.

and on His thigh
The "thigh" is a symbol of strength and power. In ancient cultures, the thigh was associated with one's ability to stand firm and wield power. The Greek word "meros" can refer to a part or portion, but in this context, it highlights the strength and authority of Christ. The inscription on the thigh indicates that His power is not hidden but is an integral and visible part of His being, reinforcing His role as the ultimate warrior King.

KING OF KINGS
This title, "KING OF KINGS," emphasizes Christ's supreme sovereignty over all earthly rulers. The Greek "Basileus basileōn" denotes the highest rank of kingship, surpassing all other authorities. Historically, this title was used by great emperors to assert their dominance over other kings. In the biblical context, it affirms that Jesus is the ultimate authority, fulfilling prophecies such as those in Daniel 7:14, where His dominion is described as everlasting and indestructible.

AND LORD OF LORDS
The title "LORD OF LORDS" complements "KING OF KINGS," underscoring Christ's ultimate dominion over all spiritual and earthly powers. The Greek "Kyrios kyriōn" conveys the idea of supreme lordship, a title that in the Old Testament was reserved for God alone (Deuteronomy 10:17). This declaration affirms the deity of Christ, His preeminence in all things, and His rightful place as the object of worship and obedience. It serves as a powerful reminder of His ultimate victory and the fulfillment of God's redemptive plan.

(16) And he hath on his vesture . . .--The King rides at the head of His host. On His robe, where it spreads out from the waist, His title is inscribed; it proclaims Him to be the one who is the true supreme King of all. Inscriptions on the outer garments were sometimes used by distinguished personages. The title anticipates the final victory; His power is irresistible, his Kingship is universal.

OVERTHROW OF THE WILD BEAST AND OF THE FALSE PROPHET.--The birds of prey gather beforehand (Revelation 19:17-18). The beast, and the kings of the earth hostile to the King of kings, gather for war (Revelation 19:20). Their defeat and fate (verses 21, 22).

(17, 18) And I saw an angel . . .--Better, And I saw an (literally, one) angel standing in the sun; and he cried with a great voice, Hither be gathered together to the great supper of God, that ye may eat flesh of kings, and flesh of captains of thousands, and flesh of mighty men, and flesh of horses, and of them that are seated on them, and flesh of all, of free and of bond, and of small and of great. The angel stands in the sun--the central spot to summon the birds, and the spot where he stands bathed in the sunlight, the symbol of the divine presence. (Comp. Revelation 1:16; Revelation 10:1; Revelation 12:1.) The birds of prey are assembled beforehand; the adversaries of the righteous King have a name to live, but the eagles and vultures are gathered together as though the carcase had already fallen (Matthew 24:28; comp. Ezekiel 39:17-20). The supper or banquet is the chief meal in the day, the meal to which guests would be invited. The banquet or supper here is in contrast with the marriage supper of the Lamb (Revelation 19:9), and with the great supper (Luke 14:16-24) from which the invited guests turned away. All classes--the great and small, the master and slave--are mentioned. Those who follow the world-power, and array themselves in hostility to the true King, belong not to one class, but may be found among all. The war is not between class and class, but between righteousness and unrighteousness, truth and falsehood, Christ and Belial. We must remember that the vision is a great figurative representation of the defeat of the anti-Christian powers and principles in the world; this will save us from misapprehending its purpose, and from a bondaged literalism. . . .

Verse 16. - And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written. What this means is doubtful. The following suggestions have been made:

(1) The name, written at length, is written partly upon the vesture and partly upon the thigh itself, where the garment would (in an equestrian figure) fall away from the thigh (Alford).

(2) The name is written on the vesture, even (καί) on that part of it which covers the thigh (De Wette, Dusterdieck, Hengstenberg).

(3) On the thigh, as the place where the sword usually hangs. . . .

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
And
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

He has
ἔχει (echei)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2192: To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.

a name
ὄνομα (onoma)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3686: Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a 'name'.

written
γεγραμμένον (gegrammenon)
Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 1125: A primary verb; to 'grave', especially to write; figuratively, to describe.

on
ἐπὶ (epi)
Preposition
Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at.

[His]
τὸ (to)
Article - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

robe
ἱμάτιον (himation)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 2440: A long flowing outer garment, tunic. Neuter of a presumed derivative of ennumi; a dress.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

on
ἐπὶ (epi)
Preposition
Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at.

His
αὐτοῦ (autou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

thigh:
μηρὸν (mēron)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3382: The thigh. Perhaps a primary word; a thigh.

King
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ (BASILEUS)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 935: A king, ruler, but in some passages clearly to be translated: emperor. Probably from basis; a sovereign.

of kings
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ (BASILEŌN)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 935: A king, ruler, but in some passages clearly to be translated: emperor. Probably from basis; a sovereign.

and
ΚΑΙ (KAI)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

Lord
ΚΥΡΙΟΣ (KYRIOS)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.

of lords.
ΚΥΡΙΩΝ (KYRIŌN)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.


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