Revelation 19:13
He is clothed in a robe dipped in blood, and the name by which he is called is The Word of God.
English Standard Version (ESV)
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While the robe dipped in blood points to Christ's victory over His enemies, the title "The Word of God" highlights His role as the ultimate divine revelation and the one through whom all God's promises are ultimately fulfilled. This name, uniquely associated with John's writings, emphasizes His pre-existence and divine nature, distinct from any other title He holds.
This verse describes the triumphant return of Christ as a victorious warrior, immediately following the judgment of Babylon and preceding His final battle against the beast and his armies. He appears not as the suffering Lamb, but as the divine King ready to execute justice, with His garments stained by the blood of His vanquished enemies. This powerful imagery, drawn from Old Testament prophecy, sets the stage for His ultimate victory and the establishment of His eternal reign.
Imagine a warrior returning from battle, not with a shiny, clean uniform, but one stained with the fierce reality of conflict. What does this imagery tell us about Christ’s victory?
This verse paints a powerful picture of Christ returning from a decisive battle. The robe 'dipped in blood' immediately brings to mind passages like Isaiah 63, where God declares His wrath against His enemies, staining His garments with their blood.
Two Sides of the Blood
He has many titles – Lamb, King, Savior. But 'The Word of God' is unique, especially in this context. What does this specific name reveal about His identity and mission?
The title 'The Word of God' (Logos Theou) is deeply significant and primarily associated with the writings of John (the Gospel of John, 1 John, and Revelation).
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Logos tou Theou · Greek Noun
In Johannine theology, this refers to the pre-existent, second person of the Trinity who reveals God to humanity and is the agent of creation and redemption.
This passage directly mirrors the imagery of blood-stained garments, connecting the triumphant warrior in Revelation to the Lord's powerful actions of judgment and redemption described by Isaiah.
John 1:1This verse in John's Gospel introduces Jesus as 'the Word' (Logos), establishing the theological foundation for this title and its profound meaning of divine nature and revelation found in Revelation 19:13.
1 John 1:1John's first epistle echoes the 'Word of Life' concept, further linking the author's understanding of Christ as the divine Word made manifest to the title used for Him in Revelation.
Revelation 1:16This earlier mention of Christ in Revelation describes His appearance with a sharp sword and radiant countenance, offering a glimpse of the glorified, powerful figure who is also identified as the Word of God in chapter 19.
barnesRevelation 19:13: "And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God."
And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood - Red, as if dipped in blood - emblem of slaughter. The original of this image is probably Isaiah 63:2-3 . See the notes on that passage. And his name is called The Word of God - The name which in Revelation 19:12, it is said that no one knew but he himself. This name is Ὁ λόγος τοῦ Θεοῦ Ho logos tou Theou, or "the Logos of God." T…
pooleRevelation 19:13: "And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God."
And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood; either to denote that he was he who redeemed us by his blood; or rather, to signify that he was now coming forth to shed the blood of his enemies, both in vindication of his own honour and glory, or of his people; in which notion it also agrees with Isaiah’s vision of him, Isaiah 63:1-3 : Their blood shall be sprinkled upon my garments…
While the robe dipped in blood points to Christ's victory over His enemies, the title "The Word of God" highlights His role as the ultimate divine revelation and the one through whom all God's promises are ultimately fulfilled. This name, uniquely associated with John's writings, emphasizes His pre-existence and divine nature, distinct from any other title He holds.
This verse describes the triumphant return of Christ as a victorious warrior, immediately following the judgment of Babylon and preceding His final battle against the beast and his armies. He appears not as the suffering Lamb, but as the divine King ready to execute justice, with His garments stained by the blood of His vanquished enemies. This powerful imagery, drawn from Old Testament prophecy, sets the stage for His ultimate victory and the establishment of His eternal reign.
This verse describes the triumphant return of Christ as a victorious warrior, immediately following the judgment of Babylon and preceding His final battle against the beast and his armies. He appears not as the suffering Lamb, but as the divine King ready to execute justice, with His garments stained by the blood of His vanquished enemies. This powerful imagery, drawn from Old Testament prophecy, sets the stage for His ultimate victory and the establishment of His eternal reign.
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"He is clothed in a robe dipped in blood, and the name by which he is called is The Word of God." — While the robe dipped in blood points to Christ's victory over His enemies, the title "The Word of God" highlights His role as the ultimate divine revelation and the one through whom all God's promis…
