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Revelation 1:13
New Catholic Bible
Revelation 1:13
New Catholic Bible
13 [a]And in the midst of the lampstands I saw one like a son of man,[b] dressed in a robe that reached down to his feet and with a golden breastplate around his chest.
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- Revelation 1:13 Jesus appears in garments that are priestly (the habit or long tunic) and royal (the golden breastplate). The white hair is a symbol of eternity; the flaming eyes signify omniscience, and the bronze feet, immutability. He is also a Judge, prepared to sentence those who are unfaithful (see Rev 2:16; 19:15; Isa 49:2; Eph 6:17; Heb 4:12). One or other of his attributes as Judge is used by the author at the beginning of each of the seven letters to indicate the circumstances of the Church addressed.
- Revelation 1:13 Son of man: see note on Mt 8:20.
