Revelation 22:16

Translations

Modern

“I, Jesus, have sent My angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, the bright Morning Star.”

Traditional

I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.

Literal

“I, Jesus, sent My angel to testify to you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, the bright morning star.”

Latin

Ego Jesus misi angelum meum testificari vobis hæc in ecclesiis. Ego sum radix, et genus David, stella splendida et matutina.

Original

Greek

English

“I, Jesus, have sent My angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, the bright Morning Star.”

Notes

Revelation 22:16

I am the Root and the Offspring of David: Jesus confirms the message of Revelation (compare John 21:24). He is the Root of David (see Revelation 5:5; Isaiah 11:10) and a descendant of David (see Ezekiel 37:23–24; Romans 1:3).
The morning star was a title for the Messiah (see Numbers 24:17; 2 Peter 1:19; compare Luke 1:78–79).

Revelation 22:6–21

This epilogue to Revelation includes words from an angel (Revelation 22:6, 8–11) and Christ (22:7, 12–19). It ends with a plea for Christ’s return (Revelation 22:20) and a final blessing (22:21). The epilogue connects directly with the book's introduction (Revelation 1:1–11). It highlights key themes such as:

encouraging faithful perseverance,
warning those who do evil things,
affirming the truth of the prophetic message, and
restating the nearness of Christ’s return.

Theme notes and profiles

David “He Will Come” God’s Covenant with David Israel’s Geography as Theology The New Order

Related verses

Revelation 5:5
Then one of the elders said to me, “Do not weep! Behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed to open the scroll and its seven seals.”
2 Peter 1:19
We also have the word of the prophets as confirmed beyond doubt. And you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.
Isaiah 11:1
Then a shoot will spring up from the stump of Jesse, and a Branch from his roots will bear fruit.
Revelation 1:4
John, To the seven churches in the province of Asia: Grace and peace to you from Him who is and was and is to come, and from the seven spirits before His throne,
Romans 1:3–4
…regarding His Son, who was a descendant of David according to the flesh,
Matthew 22:42
“What do you think about the Christ? Whose son is He?” “David’s,” they answered.
Revelation 22:20
He who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!
Revelation 2:28–29
And I will give him the morning star.
Numbers 24:17
I see him, but not now; I behold him, but not near. A star will come forth from Jacob, and a scepter will arise from Israel. He will crush the skulls of Moab and strike down all the sons of Sheth.
Revelation 22:6
Then the angel said to me, “These words are faithful and true. The Lord, the God of the spirits of the prophets, has sent His angel to show His servants what must soon take place.”
Matthew 2:2
…asking, “Where is the One who has been born King of the Jews? We saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him.”
Revelation 1:1
This is the revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants what must soon come to pass. He made it known by sending His angel to His servant John,

People

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Beauty Bible Bible, Quotations of the Old Testament in the New Testament Book of Revelation David David, Root of Kingdom of God, Kingdom of Heaven Morning Star New Creation, New Creature New Jerusalem Paradise Prophecy Root of Jesse Star in the East Tree of Life Worship

Topics

Angel (A Spirit): Functions of Medium of Revelation to Prophets Being Double Minded Church: Christ, Head of Jesus, the Christ: Incarnation of Jesus, the Christ: Names, Appellations, and Titles of: Bright and Morning Star Jesus, the Christ: Names, Appellations, and Titles of: Morning Star Jesus, the Christ: Names, Appellations, and Titles of: Offspring of David Jesus, the Christ: Names, Appellations, and Titles of: Root of David Morning: (Star of) the Glory of Christ Select Readings: The River of Life Stars: The Morning Star The Stars: (Bright and Morning Star) of Christ Titles and Names of Christ: Morning-Star Titles and Names of Christ: Offspring of David Titles and Names of Christ: Root of David

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