The Robe of Jesus

[Sas123]

I refer to Revelation 19:11. This describes Jesus on a white horse. He wears a robe “ dipped in blood”. Is this blood of his sacrifice or the blood of his enemies?

 

[Highway54]

I refer to Revelation 19:11. This describes Jesus on a white horse. He wears a robe “ dipped in blood”. Is this blood of his sacrifice or the blood of his enemies?

Whose “blood” is this? It could be Jesus’ lifeblood, shed for the sake of mankind. (Revelation 1:5) But, in this context, it more likely refers to the blood of his enemies that is spilled when Jehovah’s judgments are executed upon them. We are reminded of the earlier vision in which the vine of the earth is reaped and trodden in the great winepress of the anger of God until the blood reaches “as high up as the bridles of the horses”—signifying a great victory over God’s enemies. (Revelation 14:18-20) Likewise, the blood sprinkled on Jesus’ outer garment confirms that his victory is decisive and complete. (Compare Isaiah 63:1-6.) Now John again speaks of Jesus’ being called by a name. This time it is a widely known name—“The Word of God”—identifying this Warrior-King as Jehovah’s Chief Spokesman and Champion of truth.—John 1:1; Revelation 1:1.

 

[for_his_glory]

IMO, I think the blood is that of the blood of the martyr's that Jesus is returning to avenge them as we read back in Rev 6:9-11.

Rev 6:9 And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of them that were slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they held:
Rev 6:10 And they cried with a loud voice, saying, How long, O Lord, holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth?
Rev 6:11 And white robes were given unto every one of them; and it was said unto them, that they should rest yet for a little season, until their fellowservants also and their brethren, that should be killed as they were, should be fulfilled.

Rev 19:13 And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God.

Rev 19:15 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.



The Lord's Day of Vengeance prophesied in Isaiah

Isa 63:1 Who is this that cometh from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah? this that is glorious in his apparel, travelling in the greatness of his strength? I that speak in righteousness, mighty to save.
Isa 63:2 Wherefore art thou red in thine apparel, and thy garments like him that treadeth in the winefat?
Isa 63:3 I have trodden the winepress alone; and of the people there was none with me: for I will tread them in mine anger, and trample them in my fury; and their blood shall be sprinkled upon my garments, and I will stain all my raiment.
Isa 63:4 For the day of vengeance is in mine heart, and the year of my redeemed is come.

 

[citrus]

Wow that is so powerful and beautiful

 

[Sas123]

Yes thank you for your answer. I appreciate it as I have been wondering about this. It is powerful and beautiful and I felt instinctively that this was the blood of the avenged but I wasn’t sure. And thanks for helping me to see I can refer elsewhere in the bible for answers. This is a good start.

 

[D-D-W]

I refer to Revelation 19:11. This describes Jesus on a white horse. He wears a robe “ dipped in blood”. Is this blood of his sacrifice or the blood of his enemies?

His own blood. In Jewish tradition going back to at least the first century bc, the outer garment where the ceremonial fringes are tied (see Num 15.37-40) would be buried with the person. If he was a murder victim, those burying him would have some of the blood of the slain put on the garment as a witness against those who killed him in the resurrection. The Jews of that day would have understood that immediately.