Revelation 19:12 kjv — His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on his head were many crowns; and he had a name written, that no man knew, but he…

King James Version

"His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on his head were many crowns; and he had a name written, that no man knew, but he himself."

— Revelation 19:12, King James Version

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Revelation 19 — Context

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And he saith unto me, Write, Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he saith unto me, These are the true sayings of God.

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And I fell at his feet to worship him. And he said unto me, See thou do it not: I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren that have the testimony of Jesus: worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.

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And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war.

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His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on his head were many crowns; and he had a name written, that no man knew, but he himself.

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And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God.

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And the armies which were in heaven followed him upon white horses, clothed in fine linen, white and clean.

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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.

Revelation 19:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Revelation 19:12 say?
Revelation 19:12 in the King James Version reads: “His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on his head were many crowns; and he had a name written, that no man knew, but he himself.”
Where is Revelation 19:12 in the Bible?
Revelation 19:12 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Revelation, chapter 19, verse 12.
Who wrote Revelation?
Revelation is traditionally attributed to John (traditionally John the Apostle, exiled on Patmos). It was written c. AD 95.
What is the book of Revelation about?
Revelation is the unveiling of Jesus Christ — risen, reigning, returning. Through vivid, symbolic visions it shows the church's suffering, Christ's victory, the judgment of evil, and the new heavens and new earth where God dwells with his people forever. The Bible's grand finale.
What are the major themes of Revelation?
Revelation explores themes including Christ Victorious, Judgment, Worship, Endurance, New Creation. These themes shape the meaning and context of Revelation 19:12.
What translation should I read Revelation 19:12 in?
Revelation 19:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Revelation 19:12?
Revelation 19:12 reads (KJV): “His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on his head were many crowns; and he had a name written, that no man knew, but he himself.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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