God’s Word Translation
Revelation 19:8
8She has been given the privilege of wearing dazzling, pure linen.” This fine linen represents the things that God’s holy people do that have his approval.
Revelation 19:8 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints.
- New International Version (NIV)Fine linen, bright and clean, was given her to wear.” (Fine linen stands for the righteous acts of God’s holy people.)
- English Standard Version (ESV)it was granted her to clothe herself with fine linen, bright and pure"— for the fine linen is the righteous deeds of the saints.
- New King James Version (NKJV)And to her it was granted to be arrayed in fine linen, clean and bright, for the fine linen is the righteous acts of the saints.
Context of Revelation 19:8
6I heard what sounded like the noise from a large crowd, like the noise of raging waters, like the noise of loud thunder, saying, “Hallelujah! The Lord our God, the Almighty, has become king. 7Let us rejoice, be happy, and give him glory because it’s time for the marriage of the lamb. His bride has made herself ready. She has been given the privilege of wearing dazzling, pure linen.” This fine linen represents the things that God’s holy people do that have his approval. 9Then the angel said to me, “Write this: ‘Blessed are those who are invited to the lamb’s wedding banquet.’ ” He also told me, “These are God’s true words.” 10I bowed at his feet to worship him. But he told me, “Don’t do that! I am your coworker and a coworker of the Christians who hold on to the testimony of Jesus. Worship God, because the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy!”
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καὶ ἐδόθη αὐτῇ ἵνα περιβάληται βύσσινον λαμπρὸν καθαρόν· τὸ γὰρ βύσσινον τὰ δικαιώματα τῶν ἁγίων ἐστίν.Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
- Andκαίkai · andG2532
- to herαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
- was grantedδίδωμιdidōmi · to giveG1325
- thatἵναhina · in order that/toG2443
- she should be arrayedπεριβάλλωperiballō · to clotheG4016
- in fine linenβύσσινοςbussinos · fine linenG1039
- cleanκαθαρόςkatharos · cleanG2513
- whiteλαμπρόςlampros · shiningG2986
- forγάρgar · forG1063
- isεἰμίeimi · to beG1510
- the righteousnessδικαίωμαdikaiōma · righteous actG1345
- of saintsἅγιοςhagios · holy: saintG40
Cross-references for Revelation 19:8
- Revelation 3:4But you have a few people in Sardis who have kept their clothes clean. They will walk with me in white clothes because they deserve it.
- Psalms 45:13The daughter of the king is glorious inside ⌞the palace⌟. Her dress is embroidered with gold.
- Isaiah 61:10I will find joy in the Lord. I will delight in my God. He has dressed me in the clothes of salvation. He has wrapped me in the robe of righteousness like a bridegroom with a priest’s turban, like a bride with her jewels.
- Ezekiel 16:10I put an embroidered dress on you and fine leather sandals on your feet. I dressed you in fine linen and covered you with silk.
- Matthew 22:12He said to him, ‘Friend, how did you get in here without proper wedding clothes?’ “The man had nothing to say.
- Romans 3:22Everyone who believes has God’s approval through faith in Jesus Christ. There is no difference between people.
- Romans 13:14Instead, live like the Lord Jesus Christ did, and forget about satisfying the desires of your corrupt nature.
- Ephesians 5:26He did this to make the church holy by cleansing it, washing it using water along with spoken words.
- Matthew 17:2Jesus’ appearance changed in front of them. His face became as bright as the sun and his clothes as white as light.
- Mark 9:3His clothes became dazzling white, whiter than anyone on earth could bleach them.
- Luke 24:4While they were puzzled about this, two men in clothes that were as bright as lightning suddenly stood beside them.
- Acts 1:10They were staring into the sky as he departed. Suddenly, two men in white clothes stood near them.
- Revelation 7:13One of the leaders asked me, “Who are these people wearing white robes, and where did they come from?”
- Psalms 132:9Clothe your priests with righteousness. Let your godly ones sing with joy.
Commentaries on Revelation 19:8
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 8Arrayed in fine linen - A prediction that the Church should become more pure in her doctrines, more pious in her experience, and more righteous in her conduct, than she had ever been from her formation. The fine linen here spoken of is not the righteousness of Christ imputed to believers, for it is here called the righteousness of the saints - that which the grace and Spirit of Christ has wrought in them.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 8And to her was granted - It is not said here by whom this was granted, but it is perhaps implied that this was conferred by the Saviour himself on his bride. That she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white - See the notes on Revelation 3:4-5, Revelation 3:18; Revelation 7:13. White has, perhaps, in all countries been the usual color of the bridal dress - as an emblem of innocence. For the fine linen is the righteousness of saints - Represents…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 8fine linen: See study note on Revelation 15:5–6. the righteous acts of the saints: See Ephesians 2:8–10; 2 Timothy 3:16–17; James 2:18–22.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 88. granted--Though in one sense she "made herself ready," having by the Spirit's work in her put on "the wedding garment," yet in the fullest sense it is not she, but her Lord, who makes her ready by "granting to her that she be arrayed in fine linen." It is He who, by giving Himself for her, presents her to Himself a glorious Church, not having spot, but holy and without blemish. It is He also who sanctifies her, naturally vile and without beauty, with…Read the comment
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Commentaries on Revelation 19
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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