Revelation 19:15

The words that Jesus speaks are like [MTY] a sharp sword with which he will strike the rebellious people of the nations. He himself will rule them powerfully, as though he had [MET] an iron rod. He will crush his enemies just like [MET] a person crushes grapes in a winepress. He will do this for God Almighty, who is extremely angry with them because of their sins.

Translation for Translators

In The King James Version

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.

In Context

14The armies of heaven were following him. They were also riding on white horses. They were wearing clothes made of clean white linen.

16On his cloak close to his thigh a name had been written { he had written a name}, which is “King who rules over all other kings and Lord who rules over all other lords.”

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Cross References

Isaiah 11:4He will judge the cases of needy people fairly; and he will act justly toward poor people. He will punish evil people as a result of what he decides [MTY]; he will get rid of wicked people because of [MTY] their behavior.

Isaiah 63:2I ask him, “What are those red spots on your clothes? It appears that [SIM] you have been treading/tramping on grapes to make wine.”

Revelation 1:16In his right hand he held seven stars. A sword that had two sharp edges extended from his mouth. His face shone as bright as the sun shines at midday [MTY].

Revelation 2:16So you must stop doing this. If you do not stop doing it, I will come to you suddenly. Using the words that I will say I will fight against those who believe this false teaching [MTY], and I will ◄ condemn them/say that they must be punished►.

Revelation 12:5The woman gave birth to a son, who is destined to rule all the nations with complete authority as if he was using [MET] an iron rod [MET]. God snatched away her child and took him to rule from his throne.

Revelation 19:21The rider on the horse killed the rest of their armies just by speaking words, which were like [MTY] a sword that extended from his mouth. All those birds gorged themselves on the flesh of the people whom he had killed.

Matthew Henry on Revelation 19:12-21

The Triumph of the Saints. ( a. d. 95.) 11 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. 12 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. 13 And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God. 14 And the armies which were in heaven followed him upon white horses, clothed in fine linen,… Read the whole commentary →

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