Revelation 1:13

John’s Vision on Patmos · Revelation 1:9–20
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Translations

Modern
…and among the lampstands was One like the Son of Man, dressed in a long robe, with a golden sash around His chest.
Traditional
And in the midst of the seven candlesticks one like unto the Son of man, clothed with a garment down to the foot, and girt about the paps with a golden girdle.
Literal
…and in the midst of the lampstands, One like the Son of Man, dressed to the foot, and girded around at the breasts with a golden sash.
Latin
…et in medio septem candelabrorum aureorum, similem Filio hominis vestitum podere, et præcinctum ad mamillas zona aurea:

Original

Greek
English
…and among the lampstands was One like the Son of Man, dressed in a long robe, with a golden sash around His chest.

Notes

John's first vision shows Christ as a wise, strong, and powerful messenger of God who always cares for his people.

Glossary

Bible, Quotations of the Old Testament in the New Testament Book of Revelation King Menorah Son of Man

Topics

Candlestick: Symbolical Candlestick: The Church Church: Christ, Head of Colors: Scriptures Employing the Symbol Garments: Worn Long and Flowing Girdles: Made of Gold Girdles: Worn by Priests About the Breasts Jesus, the Christ: Appears to the Apostle John (On Patmos Island) Jesus, the Christ: Humanity of Vision of John on the Island of Patmos of Christ and the Golden Lampstands