Revelation 1:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Revelation 1:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Revelation 1:16 is a verse from the book of Revelation in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth went a sharp twoedged sword: and his countenance was as t..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Revelation 1:16 — KJV
“And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth went a sharp twoedged sword: and his countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength.”
— Revelation 1:16 (KJV)
Revelation 1:16 in Context — About the Book of Revelation
Revelation pulls back the curtain on history's finale: the risen Christ walking among His churches, the throne room of heaven, judgment on evil, and a new heaven and new earth where God wipes every tear away. Written to persecuted believers, its message is singular — the Lamb wins.
Cross-References for Revelation 1:16
“And Jehu drew a bow with his full strength, and smote Jehoram between his arms, and the arrow went out at his heart, and he sunk down in his chariot. drew...: Heb. filled his hand with a bow sunk: Heb. bowed”
Shares key themes with Revelation 1:16: hand, went, sun
“For they got not the land in possession by their own sword, neither did their own arm save them: but thy right hand, and thine arm, and the light of thy countenance, because thou hadst a favour unto them.”
Shares key themes with Revelation 1:16: right, hand, sword
“Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a twoedged sword in their hand; mouth: Heb. throat”
Shares key themes with Revelation 1:16: hand, mouth, twoedged
“And he hath made my mouth like a sharp sword; in the shadow of his hand hath he hid me, and made me a polished shaft; in his quiver hath he hid me;”
Shares key themes with Revelation 1:16: hand, mouth, sharp
“For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.”
Shares key themes with Revelation 1:16: sharp, twoedged, sword
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