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His face was like the sun shining in all its brilliance. <a href="/nlt/revelation/1.htm">New Living Translation</a> He held seven stars in his right hand, and a sharp two-edged sword came from his mouth. And his face was like the sun in all its brilliance. <a href="/esv/revelation/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> In his right hand he held seven stars, from his mouth came a sharp two-edged sword, and his face was like the sun shining in full strength. <a href="/bsb/revelation/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> He held in His right hand seven stars, and a sharp double-edged sword came from His mouth. His face was like the sun shining at its brightest. <a href="/blb/revelation/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> and He is holding in His right hand seven stars, and a sharp two-edged sword is going forth out of His mouth; and His face is like the sun shining in its full strength. <a href="/kjv/revelation/1.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/revelation/1.htm">New King James Version</a> He had in His right hand seven stars, out of His mouth went a sharp two-edged sword, and His countenance was like the sun shining in its strength. <a href="/nasb_/revelation/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> In His right hand He held seven stars, and out of His mouth came a sharp two-edged sword; and His face was like the sun shining in its strength. <a href="/nasb/revelation/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> In His right hand He held seven stars, and out of His mouth came a sharp two-edged sword; and His face was like the sun shining in its strength. <a href="/nasb77/revelation/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And in His right hand He held seven stars; and out of His mouth came a sharp two-edged sword; and His face was like the sun shining in its strength. <a href="/lsb/revelation/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> and having in His right hand seven stars, and a sharp two-edged sword which comes out of His mouth, and His face was like the sun shining in its power. <a href="/amp/revelation/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> In His right hand He held seven stars, and from His mouth came a sharp two-edged sword [of judgment]; and His face [reflecting His majesty and the Shekinah glory] was like the sun shining in [all] its power [at midday]. <a href="/csb/revelation/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> He had seven stars in his right hand; a sharp double-edged sword came from his mouth, and his face was shining like the sun at full strength. <a href="/hcsb/revelation/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> He had seven stars in His right hand; a sharp double-edged sword came from His mouth, and His face was shining like the sun at midday. <a href="/asv/revelation/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth proceeded a sharp two-edged sword: and his countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength. <a href="/cev/revelation/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> He held seven stars in his right hand, and a sharp double-edged sword was coming from his mouth. His face was shining as bright as the sun at noon. <a href="/erv/revelation/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth proceeded a sharp two-edged sword: and his countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength. <a href="/gwt/revelation/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> In his right hand he held seven stars, and out of his mouth came a sharp, two-edged sword. His face was like the sun when it shines in all its brightness. <a href="/gnt/revelation/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> He held seven stars in his right hand, and a sharp two-edged sword came out of his mouth. His face was as bright as the midday sun. <a href="/isv/revelation/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> In his right hand he held seven stars, and out of his mouth came a sharp, two-edged sword. His face was like the sun when it shines with full force. <a href="/msb/revelation/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> He held in His right hand seven stars, and a sharp double-edged sword came from His mouth. His face was like the sun shining at its brightest. <a href="/net/revelation/1.htm">NET Bible</a> He held seven stars in his right hand, and a sharp double-edged sword extended out of his mouth. His face shone like the sun shining at full strength. <a href="/nheb/revelation/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> He had seven stars in his right hand. Out of his mouth proceeded a sharp two-edged sword. His face was like the sun shining at its brightest. <a href="/wbt/revelation/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth went a sharp two-edged sword: and his countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength. <a href="/wey/revelation/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> In His right hand He held seven stars, and a sharp, two-edged sword was seen coming from His mouth; and His glance resembled the sun when it is shining with its full strength. <a href="/web/revelation/1.htm">World English Bible</a> He had seven stars in his right hand. Out of his mouth proceeded a sharp two-edged sword. His face was like the sun shining at its brightest. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/revelation/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and having seven stars in His right hand, and out of His mouth a sharp two-edged sword is proceeding, and His countenance—as the sun shining in its might. <a href="/blb/revelation/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> and He is holding in His right hand seven stars, and a sharp two-edged sword is going forth out of His mouth; and His face is like the sun shining in its full strength. <a href="/ylt/revelation/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and having in his right hand seven stars, and out of his mouth a sharp two-edged sword is proceeding, and his countenance is as the sun shining in its might. <a href="/slt/revelation/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And having in his right hand seven stars: and going out of his mouth a sharp two-mouthed sword: and his sight as the sun shines in his power.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/revelation/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And he had in his right hand seven stars. And from his mouth came out a sharp two edged sword: and his face was as the sun shineth in his power. <a href="/cpdv/revelation/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And in his right hand, he held the seven stars; and from his mouth went out a sharp two-edged sword; and his face was like the sun, shining with all its might. <a href="/nabre/revelation/1.htm">New American Bible</a> In his right hand he held seven stars. A sharp two-edged sword came out of his mouth, and his face shone like the sun at its brightest. <a href="/nrsvce/revelation/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> In his right hand he held seven stars, and from his mouth came a sharp, two-edged sword, and his face was like the sun shining with full force.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/revelation/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth came a sharp two-edged sword: and his countenance was as the sun shining in its strength. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/revelation/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And he had in his right hand seven stars, and a sharp lance proceeded from his mouth, and I saw him like the Sun appearing in its strength.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/revelation/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And he had in his right hand seven stars; and out of his mouth went a sharp, two-edged sword: arid his face was as the sun when it shines in its strength.<CM> <a href="/godbey/revelation/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> and having in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth is going forth a sharp two-edged sword: and his countenance like the sun shines in his strength. <a href="/haweis/revelation/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And he held in his right hand seven stars; and out of his mouth proceeded a sharp two-edged sword; and his countenance was as when the sun shineth in his meridian lustre. <a href="/mace/revelation/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> in his right hand he held seven stars: out of his mouth went a sharp two-edged sword, and his countenance was as the sun shining in his full glory. <a href="/wey/revelation/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> In His right hand He held seven stars, and a sharp, two-edged sword was seen coming from His mouth; and His glance resembled the sun when it is shining with its full strength. <a href="/worrell/revelation/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> and having in His right hand seven stars; and a sharp, two-edged sword proceeding out of His mouth; and His countenance was as the sun shining in his power. <a href="/worsley/revelation/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> and He had in his right hand seven stars, and out of his mouth went a sharp two-edged sword: and his countenance was as the sun when he shineth in his strength. <a href="/parallel/revelation/1-16.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LJfD7KQcx0I?start=175" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/revelation/1.htm">John's Vision on Patmos</a> …15His feet were like polished bronze refined in a furnace, and His voice was like the roar of many waters. 16<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">He held</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">His</a> <a href="/greek/1188.htm" title="1188: dexia (Adj-DFS) -- On the right hand, right hand, right. From dechomai; the right side or hand.">right</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5495.htm" title="5495: cheiri (N-DFS) -- A hand. ">hand</a> <a href="/greek/2033.htm" title="2033: hepta (Adj-AMP) -- Seven. A primary number; seven.">seven</a> <a href="/greek/792.htm" title="792: asteras (N-AMP) -- A star. Probably from the base of stronnumi; a star, literally or figuratively.">stars,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3691.htm" title="3691: oxeia (Adj-NFS) -- (a) sharp, (b) swift, eager. Probably akin to the base of akmen; keen; by analogy, rapid.">a sharp</a> <a href="/greek/1366.htm" title="1366: distomos (Adj-NFS) -- (lit: twain-mouthed; hence: of a sword, as a drinker of blood), two-edged. From dis and stoma; double-edged.">double-edged</a> <a href="/greek/4501.htm" title="4501: rhomphaia (N-NFS) -- A sword, scimitar; fig: war, piercing grief. Probably of foreign origin; a sabre, i.e. A long and broad cutlass.">sword</a> <a href="/greek/1607.htm" title="1607: ekporeuomenē (V-PPM/P-NFS) -- From ek and poreuomai; to depart, be discharged, proceed, project.">came</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ek (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">from</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">His</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4750.htm" title="4750: stomatos (N-GNS) -- The mouth, speech, eloquence in speech, the point of a sword. ">mouth.</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">His</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3799.htm" title="3799: opsis (N-NFS) -- From optanomai; properly, sight, i.e. the visage, an external show.">face</a> <a href="/greek/5613.htm" title="5613: hōs (Adv) -- Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.">was like</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2246.htm" title="2246: hēlios (N-NMS) -- The sun, sunlight. From hele; the sun; by implication, light.">sun</a> <a href="/greek/5316.htm" title="5316: phainei (V-PIA-3S) -- Prolongation for the base of phos; to lighten, i.e. Show.">shining</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">at</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">its</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1411.htm" title="1411: dynamei (N-DFS) -- From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power.">brightest.</a> 17When I saw Him, I fell at His feet like a dead man. But He placed His right hand on me and said, “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/isaiah/49-2.htm">Isaiah 49:2</a> He made My mouth like a sharp sword; He hid Me in the shadow of His hand. He made Me like a polished arrow; He hid Me in His quiver. <a href="/hebrews/4-12.htm">Hebrews 4:12</a> For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart. <a href="/ephesians/6-17.htm">Ephesians 6:17</a> And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. <a href="/matthew/17-2.htm">Matthew 17:2</a> There He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light. <a href="/daniel/10-6.htm">Daniel 10:6</a> His body was like beryl, his face like the brilliance of lightning, his eyes like flaming torches, his arms and legs like the gleam of polished bronze, and his voice like the sound of a multitude. <a href="/john/1-1.htm">John 1:1-3</a> In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. / He was with God in the beginning. / Through Him all things were made, and without Him nothing was made that has been made. <a href="/psalms/45-3.htm">Psalm 45:3</a> Strap your sword at your side, O mighty warrior; appear in your majesty and splendor. <a href="/isaiah/11-4.htm">Isaiah 11:4</a> but with righteousness He will judge the poor, and with equity He will decide for the lowly of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of His mouth and slay the wicked with the breath of His lips. <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-8.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:8</a> And then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord Jesus will slay with the breath of His mouth and annihilate by the majesty of His arrival. <a href="/matthew/28-3.htm">Matthew 28:3</a> His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. <a href="/judges/5-31.htm">Judges 5:31</a> So may all Your enemies perish, O LORD! But may those who love You shine like the sun at its brightest.” And the land had rest for forty years. <a href="/psalms/104-2.htm">Psalm 104:2</a> He wraps Himself in light as with a garment; He stretches out the heavens like a tent, <a href="/isaiah/60-19.htm">Isaiah 60:19</a> No longer will the sun be your light by day, nor the brightness of the moon shine on your night; for the LORD will be your everlasting light, and your God will be your splendor. <a href="/john/8-12.htm">John 8:12</a> Once again, Jesus spoke to the people and said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.” <a href="/philippians/2-15.htm">Philippians 2:15</a> so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and perverse generation, in which you shine as lights in the world</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth went a sharp two edged sword: and his countenance was as the sun shines in his strength.he had.<a href="/revelation/1-20.htm">Revelation 1:20</a> The mystery of the seven stars which thou sawest in my right hand, and the seven golden candlesticks. The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches: and the seven candlesticks which thou sawest are the seven churches.<a href="/revelation/2-1.htm">Revelation 2:1</a> Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks;<a href="/revelation/3-1.htm">Revelation 3:1</a> And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead.out.<a href="/revelation/2-12.htm">Revelation 2:12,16</a> And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges; … <a href="/revelation/19-15.htm">Revelation 19:15,21</a> And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treadeth the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God… <a href="/isaiah/11-4.htm">Isaiah 11:4</a> But with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and reprove with equity for the meek of the earth: and he shall smite the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked.and his.<a href="/revelation/10-1.htm">Revelation 10:1</a> And I saw another mighty angel come down from heaven, clothed with a cloud: and a rainbow was upon his head, and his face was as it were the sun, and his feet as pillars of fire:<a href="/isaiah/24-23.htm">Isaiah 24:23</a> Then the moon shall be confounded, and the sun ashamed, when the LORD of hosts shall reign in mount Zion, and in Jerusalem, and before his ancients gloriously.<a href="/isaiah/60-19.htm">Isaiah 60:19,20</a> The sun shall be no more thy light by day; neither for brightness shall the moon give light unto thee: but the LORD shall be unto thee an everlasting light, and thy God thy glory… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_corinthians/3-7.htm">Countenance</a> <a href="/proverbs/5-4.htm">Double-Edged</a> <a href="/3_john/1-14.htm">Face</a> <a href="/jude/1-7.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/jude/1-24.htm">Full</a> <a href="/luke/21-30.htm">Glance</a> <a href="/revelation/1-3.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-6.htm">Held</a> <a href="/john/11-57.htm">Issued</a> <a href="/jude/1-16.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/revelation/1-6.htm">Power</a> <a href="/galatians/5-8.htm">Proceeded</a> <a href="/galatians/4-24.htm">Proceeding</a> <a href="/revelation/1-15.htm">Resembled</a> <a href="/3_john/1-11.htm">Right</a> <a href="/revelation/1-13.htm">Seven</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-23.htm">Sharp</a> <a href="/1_john/2-8.htm">Shines</a> <a href="/1_john/2-8.htm">Shineth</a> <a href="/1_john/2-8.htm">Shining</a> <a href="/jude/1-13.htm">Stars</a> <a href="/revelation/1-9.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/james/1-11.htm">Sun</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-37.htm">Sword</a> <a href="/hebrews/4-12.htm">Twoedged</a> <a href="/hebrews/4-12.htm">Two-Edged</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/4-5.htm">Countenance</a> <a href="/revelation/2-12.htm">Double-Edged</a> <a href="/revelation/1-17.htm">Face</a> <a href="/revelation/5-6.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/revelation/4-6.htm">Full</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-5.htm">Glance</a> <a href="/revelation/1-17.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/revelation/6-2.htm">Held</a> <a href="/revelation/9-17.htm">Issued</a> <a href="/revelation/2-16.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/revelation/2-3.htm">Power</a> <a href="/revelation/4-5.htm">Proceeded</a> <a href="/revelation/9-18.htm">Proceeding</a> <a href="/revelation/4-1.htm">Resembled</a> <a href="/revelation/1-17.htm">Right</a> <a href="/revelation/1-20.htm">Seven</a> <a href="/revelation/2-12.htm">Sharp</a> <a href="/job/10-22.htm">Shines</a> <a href="/job/25-5.htm">Shineth</a> <a href="/revelation/8-12.htm">Shining</a> <a href="/revelation/1-20.htm">Stars</a> <a href="/revelation/3-8.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/revelation/6-12.htm">Sun</a> <a href="/revelation/2-12.htm">Sword</a> <a href="/hebrews/4-12.htm">Twoedged</a> <a href="/revelation/2-12.htm">Two-Edged</a><div class="vheading2">Revelation 1</div>1. <a href="/revelation/1-1.htm">The preface.</a> 4. <a href="/revelation/1-4.htm">John's salutation to the seven churches of Asia.</a> 7. <a href="/revelation/1-7.htm">The coming of Christ.</a> 8. <a href="/revelation/1-8.htm">His glorious power and majesty.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The "seven stars" are later identified as the angels or messengers of the seven churches (<a href="/revelation/1-20.htm">Revelation 1:20</a>). This imagery suggests Christ's sovereign control and protection over the churches. The number seven often represents completeness or perfection in biblical literature, indicating the fullness of the church. The stars being in His hand signifies His intimate involvement and care for the church's leadership and guidance.and a sharp double-edged sword came from His mouth The "sharp double-edged sword" represents the Word of God, which is described as living and active, sharper than any double-edged sword (<a href="/hebrews/4-12.htm">Hebrews 4:12</a>). This imagery emphasizes the power and authority of Christ's words, which can judge and discern the thoughts and intentions of the heart. The sword coming from His mouth indicates that His judgments and decrees are executed through His spoken word, aligning with the prophetic imagery found in <a href="/isaiah/11-4.htm">Isaiah 11:4</a> and <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-8.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:8</a>, where the Messiah's breath or word brings justice and defeat to His enemies.His face was like the sun shining at its brightest This description of Christ's face reflects His divine glory and majesty, reminiscent of the transfiguration account where Jesus' face shone like the sun (<a href="/matthew/17-2.htm">Matthew 17:2</a>). The brightness of the sun symbolizes purity, holiness, and the overwhelming presence of God. In the Old Testament, similar imagery is used to describe encounters with God's glory, such as Moses' face shining after speaking with God (<a href="/exodus/34-29.htm">Exodus 34:29-35</a>). This radiant appearance underscores Christ's divine nature and His role as the light of the world (<a href="/john/8-12.htm">John 8:12</a>), illuminating truth and dispelling darkness.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The central figure in this verse, depicted in a glorified state. He is holding seven stars and has a sharp double-edged sword coming from His mouth. 2. <a href="/topical/s/seven_stars.htm">Seven Stars</a> Symbolic elements held in Jesus' right hand, representing the angels or messengers of the seven churches mentioned earlier in Revelation. 3. <a href="/topical/s/sharp_double-edged_sword.htm">Sharp Double-Edged Sword</a> Symbolizes the power and authority of Jesus' words, which are piercing and discerning. 4. <a href="/topical/f/face_shining_like_the_sun.htm">Face Shining Like the Sun</a> A description of Jesus' divine glory and majesty, reminiscent of His transfiguration. 5. <a href="/topical/j/john_the_apostle.htm">John the Apostle</a> The author of Revelation, who receives this vision while exiled on the island of Patmos.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_authority_of_christ's_word.htm">The Authority of Christ's Word</a> Jesus' words are powerful and authoritative, capable of judgment and discernment. Believers should approach Scripture with reverence and obedience. <a href="/topical/t/the_glory_of_christ.htm">The Glory of Christ</a> The imagery of Jesus' face shining like the sun reminds us of His divine glory. We are called to worship Him in spirit and truth, acknowledging His majesty. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_church.htm">The Role of the Church</a> The seven stars symbolize the churches' messengers, indicating Jesus' care and authority over His church. Believers should remain faithful and attentive to His guidance. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare.htm">Spiritual Warfare</a> The sword imagery underscores the importance of the Word of God in spiritual battles. Christians are encouraged to equip themselves with Scripture to stand firm against spiritual challenges.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_revelation_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Revelation 1</a> <a href="/q/what_do_the_7_stars_in_revelation_mean.htm">What do the seven stars in Revelation represent?</a> <a href="/q/how_were_days_counted_before_the_sun.htm">If Genesis describes the creation of the sun on the fourth day, how were there 'days' before the sun existed?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'sharper_than_a_sword'_mean.htm">What does "sharper than any two-edged sword" mean?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_rev_10_1's_angel_compare_to_others.htm">How does the portrayal of an angel descending from heaven with a rainbow (Revelation 10:1) align with other biblical visions that depict heavenly beings differently? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/revelation/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(16) And he had (or, having) in his right hand seven stars.--The stars are explained later on (<a href="/revelation/1-20.htm" title="The mystery of the seven stars which you saw in my right hand, and the seven golden candlesticks. The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches: and the seven candlesticks which you saw are the seven churches.">Revelation 1:20</a>) to be the emblems of the angels of the seven churches; they are described as stars in His right hand; they, perhaps, appeared as a wreath, or as a royal and star-adorned diadem in His hand. (See <a href="/isaiah/62-3.htm" title="You shall also be a crown of glory in the hand of the LORD, and a royal diadem in the hand of your God.">Isaiah 62:3</a>.) It expresses their preciousness in Christ's sight, and the care He takes of them. A similar emblem is used of Coniah (<a href="/jeremiah/22-24.htm" title="As I live, said the LORD, though Coniah the son of Jehoiakim king of Judah were the signet on my right hand, yet would I pluck you there;">Jeremiah 22:24</a>), where he is compared to the signet upon God's right hand.And out of his mouth went a sharp two-edged sword.--There need be no doubt about the meaning here: the imagery of the Bible elsewhere is too explicit to be mistaken; it is the sword of the Spirit, even the word of God, which is here described; it is that word which is sharper than any two-edged sword, and which lays bare the thoughts and intents of the soul (<a href="/ephesians/6-17.htm" title="And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:">Ephesians 6:17</a>; <a href="/hebrews/4-12.htm" title="For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two edged 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.">Hebrews 4:12</a>. Comp. <a href="/isaiah/49-2.htm" title="And he has made my mouth like a sharp sword; in the shadow of his hand has he hid me, and made me a polished shaft; in his quiver has he hid me;">Isaiah 49:2</a>). This is the weapon with which Christ will subdue His enemies; no carnal weapon is needed (<a href="/2_corinthians/10-4.htm" title="(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)">2Corinthians 10:4</a>). Those that take any other sword in hand than this to advance His kingdom will perish with the weapon to which they have appealed (<a href="/revelation/13-10.htm" title="He that leads into captivity shall go into captivity: he that kills with the sword must be killed with the sword. Here is the patience and the faith of the saints.">Revelation 13:10</a>; <a href="/matthew/26-52.htm" title="Then said Jesus to him, Put up again your sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.">Matthew 26:52</a>), but those who arm themselves with this will find it mighty through God. With this weapon of His word He Himself fights against His adversaries (<a href="/revelation/2-12.htm" title="And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things said he which has the sharp sword with two edges;">Revelation 2:12</a>; <a href="/revelation/2-16.htm" title="Repent; or else I will come to you quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth.">Revelation 2:16</a>; <a href="/revelation/19-15.htm" title="And out of his mouth goes a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treads the wine press of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God.">Revelation 19:15</a>; <a href="/revelation/19-21.htm" title="And the remnant were slain with the sword of him that sat on the horse, which sword proceeded out of his mouth: and all the fowls were filled with their flesh.">Revelation 19:21</a>); with this He lays bare the hidden hypocrisies of men, cuts off the diseased members, and wounds that He may heal. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/revelation/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 16. - He holds the Churches in his hand as a precious possession, which he sustains as a glory to himself. These Churches are as planets, which shine, not with their own light, but that of the sun; which shine most brightly in the night of "tribulation," which (like him who holds them in his right hand) are a guide to the wanderer, and are ever moving, yet ever at rest. Out of his mouth a sharp two-edged sword. This metaphor runs through both Old and New Testaments. It is frequent in this book (<a href="/revelation/2-12.htm">Revelation 2:12, 16</a>; <a href="/revelation/19-15.htm">Revelation 19:15, 21</a>; comp. <a href="/luke/2-35.htm">Luke 2:35</a>; <a href="/ephesians/6-17.htm">Ephesians 6:17</a>; <a href="/hebrews/4-12.htm">Hebrews 4:12</a>; <a href="/psalms/45-3.htm">Psalm 45:3</a>; <a href="/psalms/57-4.htm">Psalm 57:4</a>; <a href="/psalms/59-7.htm">Psalm 59:7</a>; <a href="/psalms/64-3.htm">Psalm 64:3</a>; <a href="/psalms/149-6.htm">Psalm 149:6</a>; <a href="/proverbs/12-18.htm">Proverbs 12:18</a>; <a href="/isaiah/11-4.htm">Isaiah 11:4</a>; <a href="/isaiah/49-2.htm">Isaiah 49:2</a>, etc.). The sharp words of men and the searching words of God are both spoken of under this figure of the sword. Tertullian and Richard of St. Victor explain the two edges as the Law and the Gospel. Other still more fanciful explanations have been given. "Two-edged" (δίστομος) is literally "two-mouthed," and perhaps expresses no more than the thorough efficiency of the sword. It occurs in <a href="/revelation/2-12.htm">Revelation 2:12</a> and <a href="/hebrews/4-12.htm">Hebrews 4:12</a>; also in classical Greek as equivalent to the more common ἀμφήκης. If a double meaning be insisted on, it may be found in the double character of God's Word, which not only smites the wicked, but searches the good; which cuts sometimes to punish, sometimes to heal. Thus in these very epistles to the Churches, penetrating words both of blessing and condemnation are uttered. The word for "sword" (ῤομφαία) occurs six times in Revelation; elsewhere in the New Testament only <a href="/luke/2-35.htm">Luke 2:35</a>. In classical Greek it is the heavy Thracian broadsword. In the LXX. it is used of the "flaming sword" of the cherubim which kept the way of the tree of life (<a href="/genesis/3-24.htm">Genesis 3:24</a>); also of the sword of Goliath (<a href="/1_kings/17.htm">1 Kings 17</a>:25). His countenance was as the sun shineth. It is the "Sun of Righteousness" and "the Light of the world." The exceptional glory of the Transfiguration has become constant now. <a href="/commentaries/revelation/1-16.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>He held ἔχων (echōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. His αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. right δεξιᾷ (dexia) Adjective - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1188.htm">Strong's 1188: </a> On the right hand, right hand, right. From dechomai; the right side or hand. hand χειρὶ (cheiri) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5495.htm">Strong's 5495: </a> A hand. seven ἑπτά (hepta) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2033.htm">Strong's 2033: </a> Seven. A primary number; seven. stars, ἀστέρας (asteras) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_792.htm">Strong's 792: </a> A star. Probably from the base of stronnumi; a star, literally or figuratively. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. a sharp ὀξεῖα (oxeia) Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3691.htm">Strong's 3691: </a> (a) sharp, (b) swift, eager. Probably akin to the base of akmen; keen; by analogy, rapid. double-edged δίστομος (distomos) Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1366.htm">Strong's 1366: </a> (lit: twain-mouthed; hence: of a sword, as a drinker of blood), two-edged. From dis and stoma; double-edged. sword ῥομφαία (rhomphaia) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4501.htm">Strong's 4501: </a> A sword, scimitar; fig: war, piercing grief. Probably of foreign origin; a sabre, i.e. A long and broad cutlass. came ἐκπορευομένη (ekporeuomenē) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1607.htm">Strong's 1607: </a> From ek and poreuomai; to depart, be discharged, proceed, project. from ἐκ (ek) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. His αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. mouth. στόματος (stomatos) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4750.htm">Strong's 4750: </a> The mouth, speech, eloquence in speech, the point of a sword. His αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. face ὄψις (opsis) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3799.htm">Strong's 3799: </a> From optanomai; properly, sight, i.e. the visage, an external show. [was] like ὡς (hōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5613.htm">Strong's 5613: </a> Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. sun ἥλιος (hēlios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2246.htm">Strong's 2246: </a> The sun, sunlight. From hele; the sun; by implication, light. shining φαίνει (phainei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5316.htm">Strong's 5316: </a> Prolongation for the base of phos; to lighten, i.e. Show. at ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. its αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. brightest. δυνάμει (dynamei) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1411.htm">Strong's 1411: </a> From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/revelation/1-16.htm">Revelation 1:16 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/revelation/1-16.htm">Revelation 1:16 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/revelation/1-16.htm">Revelation 1:16 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/revelation/1-16.htm">Revelation 1:16 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/revelation/1-16.htm">Revelation 1:16 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/revelation/1-16.htm">Revelation 1:16 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/revelation/1-16.htm">Revelation 1:16 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/revelation/1-16.htm">Revelation 1:16 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/revelation/1-16.htm">Revelation 1:16 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/revelation/1-16.htm">Revelation 1:16 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/revelation/1-16.htm">NT Prophecy: Revelation 1:16 He had seven stars in his right (Rev. 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