Revelation 19:8

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

6Then I heard again what sounded like the shout of a vast crowd or the roar of mighty ocean waves or the crash of loud thunder: “Praise the Lord! For the Lord our God, the Almighty, reigns. 7Let us be glad and rejoice, and let us give honor to him. For the time has come for the wedding feast of the Lamb, and his bride has prepared herself. She has been given the finest of pure white linen to wear.” For the fine linen represents the good deeds of God’s holy people. 9And the angel said to me, “Write this: Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding feast of the Lamb.” And he added, “These are true words that come from God.” 10Then I fell down at his feet to worship him, but he said, “No, don’t worship me. I am a servant of God, just like you and your brothers and sisters who testify about their faith in Jesus. Worship only God. For the essence of prophecy is to give a clear witness for Jesus.”

Revelation 19:8 word by word

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 3:4“Yet there are some in the church in Sardis who have not soiled their clothes with evil. They will walk with me in white, for they are worthy.
• Psalms 45:13The bride, a princess, looks glorious in her golden gown.
• Isaiah 61:10I am overwhelmed with joy in the Lord my God! For he has dressed me with the clothing of salvation and draped me in a robe of righteousness. I am like a bridegroom dressed for his wedding or a bride with her jewels.
• Ezekiel 16:10I gave you expensive clothing of fine linen and silk, beautifully embroidered, and sandals made of fine goatskin leather.
• Matthew 22:12‘Friend,’ he asked, ‘how is it that you are here without wedding clothes?’ But the man had no reply.
• Romans 3:22We are made right with God by placing our faith in Jesus Christ. And this is true for everyone who believes, no matter who we are.
• Romans 13:14Instead, clothe yourself with the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ. And don’t let yourself think about ways to indulge your evil desires.
• Ephesians 5:26to make her holy and clean, washed by the cleansing of God’s word.
• Matthew 17:2As the men watched, Jesus’ appearance was transformed so that his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as light.
• Mark 9:3and his clothes became dazzling white, far whiter than any earthly bleach could ever make them.
• Luke 24:4As they stood there puzzled, two men suddenly appeared to them, clothed in dazzling robes.
• Acts 1:10As they strained to see him rising into heaven, two white-robed men suddenly stood among them.
• Revelation 7:13Then one of the twenty-four elders asked me, “Who are these who are clothed in white? Where did they come from?”
• Psalms 132:9May your priests be clothed in godliness; may your loyal servants sing for 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

Topics related to Revelation 19:8

• Bride
• Church
• Colors
• Garment
• Holiness
• Linen
• Marriage
• Righteous
• Vision

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• Fornication
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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