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S. Michael Houdmann
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The phrase king of kings is used in Scripture six times. Once, the title is applied to God the Father (1 Timothy 6:15), and twice to the Lord Jesus (Revelation 17:14; 19:16). The other three (Ezra ...
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Andy Mangus
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In a very short answer that just came to me.....Jesus, Our creator, God and blessed redeemer is emphatically telling everyone--All of mankind that He Simply IS....GOD, the Father, GOD, the SON and GOD, the HOLY SPIRIT--- past, present and future--that He is THE only "real" God and King"; and, that any so-called god other than Him is to not be praised or even acknowledged as such. God is a very, very jealous God and only He deserves any and all godly praise and worship and to be glorified for all eternity. "BLESSED BE THE NAME OF THE LORD, JESUS CHRIST!" (Isaiah 43:10 & Exodus 22:20 & John 17:3 & Romans 3:29) --Andy--
Jack Gutknecht
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First, see the context of Revelation 19:11-21. Christ, the glorious Head of the church, is described as on a white horse, the emblem of justice and holiness. He has many crowns, for he is King of kings, and Lord of lords. Rev 19:16. - And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS. 16. “His name written on His vesture and on His thigh,” was written partly on the vesture, partly on the thigh itself, at the part where in an equestrian figure the robe drops from the thigh. The thigh symbolizes Christ’s humanity as having come, after the flesh, from the loins of David, and now appearing as the glorified “Son of man.” On the other hand, His incommunicable divine name, “which no man knew,” is on His head (Rev 19:12), [MENOCHIUS]. Christ’s most important name is “King of kings, and Lord of lords” (Rev. 19:16). KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS. As in Revelation 17:14 (but inverted), where, as here, it portrays the victorious career of Christ over the "kings of the earth." This is His victorious name (Rev. 17:14), and it brings to mind references such as Daniel 2:47 and Deuteronomy 10:17.-- King of kings and Lord of lords This title emphasizes the absolute power of Christ as the divine warrior (compare Rev 17:14; 1 Tim 6:15; Deut 10:17). It means that he is, in fact, the sovereign over the kings of the earth and that all nobles and princes are under his control - a rank that properly belongs to the Son of God. Paul used this same title for our Lord Jesus Christ in 1 Timothy 6:15. The title speaks of Christ’s sovereignty, for all kings and lords must submit to Him. Rev 19:16] O King Of Kings, O Lord Of Hosts O King of kings, O Lord of hosts, whose throne is lifted high Above the nations of the earth, the armies of the sky, The spirits of perfected saints may give their nobler songs And we, Thy children, worship Thee, to Whom all praise belongs. O King of kings, O Lord of hosts, our fathers’ God and ours! Be with us in the future years, and if the tempest lowers, Look through the cloud with the light of love, and smile our tears away And lead us through the brightening years to Heaven’s eternal day.
Jeffrey Johnson
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What does it mean that Jesus is King of kings and Lord of lords? Rev 19:16 ESV: "And he hath on his garment and on his thigh a name written, KINGS OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS." "King of kings and Lord of lords" means Jesus holds the ultimate, supreme authority over all earthly rulers, governments, and powers, signifying His absolute sovereignty and divine dominion over all creation, with all other authorities destined to submit to Him, particularly at His return to establish His eternal kingdom. It's a title emphasizing His unparalleled power, a rank belonging to God, indicating no ruler or force can oppose Him and win, making His reign eternal. A sovereign who has the authority to rule over others. Jehovah is the supreme King, possessing unlimited power and authority. The kings of Judah were subordinate kings who represented His sovereignty on earth. Like them, Jesus Christ is a subordinate King, but with far greater power than those earthly kings, because Jehovah has put him in the position of ruling the universe. (Php 2:9-11) Jesus Christ has therefore been made “King of kings and Lord of lords.”—Re 19:16; King of kings. As a heavenly King appointed by God, Jesus is far mightier than any earthly ruler.—Revelation 17:14. Biblical Context: This verse occurs during the vision of the Battle of Armageddon. John describes heaven opening and Christ descending on a white horse, followed by the armies of heaven. He arrives to execute judgment, strike down nations with a "sharp sword" from his mouth, and defeat the Antichrist (the beast) and the False Prophet. KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS: This title affirms the supreme sovereignty of Christ over all earthly and heavenly rulers. It echoes the language found in other biblical passages, such as 1 Timothy 6:15, where Christ is described as the "blessed and only Sovereign." The title "King of Kings" and "Lord of Lords" underscores His ultimate authority and dominion, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies like those in Daniel 7:14, where the Son of Man is given everlasting dominion. This phrase also contrasts with earthly kings and lords, highlighting the futility of human power in comparison to divine sovereignty. The repetition of "King" and "Lord" emphasizes the completeness and perfection of His rule, a central theme in the book of Revelation, which portrays the final victory of Christ over all opposition. Conclusion: What does Revelation 19:16 mean? When Jesus first came to earth, He arrived in humble circumstances and was given humble clothes (Luke 2:7). In His earthly return, His second coming, Jesus wears an exclusive title on His robe: "King of kings and Lord of lords." Rulers sometimes had inscriptions on their vestments that revealed their prestigious rank, but none of them ever rightfully carried an inscription as prestigious as the one on Jesus' robe. Someday, He will be king over all the earth, the long-awaited ruler of an earthly millennial kingdom.
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