![]() Israelites also felt that marking the body desecrated God’s handiwork. In ancient cultures (like the Canaanite cultures surrounding the Israelites), it was common in pagan worship for one to get marked or tattooed to appease their gods and show their commitment to their deity. To this day, Orthodox Jews are instructed not to get tattooed. Leviticus 19:28 says, “Do not cut your bodies for the dead or put tattoo marks on yourselves. The title “King of Kings and Lord of Lords” was written on Jesus’ thigh to signify the fulfillment of a promise that God would one day bring righteous judgment. In Genesis 47:29, Joseph took an oath not to bury Jacob in Egypt by placing his hand under his father’s thigh. In Genesis 24:2-9, the oldest servant in Abraham’s house was made to swear he would not take a wife for Isaac from the Canaanites by placing his hand under Abraham’s thigh. The ancient custom of placing one’s hand under a master’s thigh implied that they considered themselves subject to that person, that a promise had been made which must be fulfilled. In an International Standard Bible Encyclopedia article, Burton Scott Easton explains that many biblical cultures considered the thigh sacred, which may explain the Israelites sacrificing a ram’s thigh to God ( Exodus 29:22). We don’t know the answer to this, but we do know His title is significant: “King of Kings and Lord of Lords.” Others wonder whether the words could be inscribed on a sword held by Jesus’ thigh. Some speculate if the passage means a banner with the words falling across his thigh. Some debate whether “King of Kings and Lord of Lords” was actually inscribed on Jesus’ thigh. And on His thigh is the title “King of Kings and Lord of Lords.” Why Is 'King of Kings and Lord of Lords' Written on Jesus’ Thigh? Out of His mouth is a sharp sword used to strike down many nations. His eyes are described as blazing like fire, and He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood. And in Luke 24:6, we see Jesus as our Risen Savior, for He arose from the grave after three days, conquering sin and death once and for all.īut in Revelation 19, we see Jesus as Warrior, Faithful and True, and the Word of God. In 1 Corinthians 5:7, we see Jesus as our Passover Lamb, a willing sacrifice who suffered so that we might have everlasting life. In the Gospels, we see Jesus as a Good Shepherd-man yet also God. In Luke 2:6-7, we see Jesus as Immanuel, a babe in a manger. Why Does Jesus Look Different in Revelation 19? John Calvin summed up the book of Revelation in six words: Only God knows what this means. In other words, the Word of God is true regardless of our take on a particular passage, and sometimes, our trust and reverence for the Word must be enough. Many in this camp believe Jesus will rapture believers before, during, or after this event.Īs Kay Arthur used to say during Precept Bible studies, when studying a passage that is not explicitly clear on its timing or meaning, we are walking on holy ground. ![]() The Premillennialism view holds that Jesus will return before the millennium, the thousand years of peace, before Satan’s final defeat, leading to the new heavens and the new earth. There are various interpretations of when the second coming will take place, but here’s a pithy overview of three main interpretations:ġ. Revelation 19 is the climatic chapter of the Book of Revelation, revealing the second coming of Christ to establish His earthly kingdom. Many Christians debate whether it’s biblical to get a tattoo and point to this verse as proof that Jesus did have a tattoo, and therefore, it’s okay for them to have one too.īefore we explore the debate, let’s briefly consider the context. Verse 16 adds that “King of Kings and Lord of Lords” is written on his robe and his thigh. In Revelation 19, John writes that Jesus appears dressed in a robe dipped in blood. ![]() Is it okay for Christians to get a tattoo? Did Jesus have a tattoo, and if so, what was the “why” behind it? Does the Bible Say that Jesus Has a Tattoo? Over the years, our son’s hope has been realized more than once. I appreciated his response because he’d given it thought before getting the tattoo and not simply caved to peer pressure. When asked the “why” behind his decision, he said he hoped people might ask him about it, giving him an opportunity to share his faith. ![]() Our oldest son was in his early twenties when he came home with phaino, the Greek word for “shine” used in Philippians 2:15, on his arm. ![]()
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