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Revelation 19:16

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

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written,.... This name, afterwards expressed, is said to be written on his vesture, in allusion to the custom of persons of note and eminence having…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

And he hath on his vesture - That is, this name was conspicuously written on his garment - probably his military robe. And on his thigh - The robe or military cloak may be conceived of as open and…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

On his vesture and on his thigh a name written - Dr. Dodd has well observed on this passage, that "it appears to have been an ancient custom among several nations to adorn the images of their deities,…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Revelation 19:11-21

No sooner was the marriage solemnized between Christ and his church by the conversion of the Jews than the glorious head and husband of the church is called out to a new expedition, which seems to be…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

on his vesture and on his thigh i.e, probably, beginning on the lower part of the cloak, and continued where the thigh projected from it as He rode whether this continuation was on the bare flesh, or…