Revelation 19:16 asv — And he hath on his garment and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.

American Standard Version

"And he hath on his garment and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS. "

— Revelation 19:16, American Standard Version

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Revelation 19 — Context

13

And he is arrayed in a garment sprinkled with blood: and his name is called The Word of God.

14

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

15

And out of his mouth proceedeth 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 of the wrath of God, the Almighty.

16

And he hath on his garment and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.

17

And I saw an angel standing in the sun; and he cried with a loud voice, saying to all the birds that fly in mid heaven, Come and be gathered together unto the great supper of God;

18

that ye may eat the flesh of kings, and the flesh of captains, and the flesh of mighty men, and the flesh of horses and of them that sit thereon, and the flesh of all men, both free and bond, and small and great.

19

And I saw the beast, and the kings of the earth, and their armies, gathered together to make war against him that sat upon the horse, and against his army.

Revelation 19:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Revelation 19:16 say?
Revelation 19:16 in the American Standard Version reads: “And he hath on his garment and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS. ”
Where is Revelation 19:16 in the Bible?
Revelation 19:16 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Revelation, chapter 19, verse 16.
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 19:16.
What translation should I read Revelation 19:16 in?
Revelation 19:16 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 19:16?
Revelation 19:16 reads (ASV): “And he hath on his garment and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS. ” 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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