Rev 1:14-16 | TNotes | STEP | 1:14 White hair represents wisdom and maturity; this vision reflects Daniel’s vision of the Ancient One (Dan 7:9 ). • His eyes ... like flames of fire pierce through pretense; the One who knows everything will judge everyone (see Dan 10:6 ; Heb 4:13 ).

a1:14►

bDan 7:9►

cDan 10:6►

dHeb 4:13►

e1:15►

fDan 10:6►

gEzek 43:2►

h1:16►

i19:15►

jGen 3:24►

kEph 6:17►

lHeb 4:12►

mRev 2:12►

n16►

o19:15►

p21►

qIsa 11:4►

‏ Revelation of John 1:14-16

1:14 ^a White hair represents wisdom and maturity; this vision reflects Daniel’s vision of the Ancient One (Dan 7:9 ^b).

• His eyes ... like flames of fire pierce through pretense; the One who knows everything will judge everyone (see Dan 10:6 ^c; Heb 4:13 ^d).
1:15 ^e Refined or hardened bronze in the feet implies stability, firmness, and security (cp. Dan 10:6 ^f).

• The thundering voice suggests God’s power—when he speaks, he will be heard (cp. Ezek 43:2 ^g).
1:16 ^h The seven stars represent the complete church. The church is secure in the right hand (i.e., in the acceptance and blessing) of the Son of Man.

• The sharp ... sword coming from his mouth is his effective message and his judgment (see 19:15 ⁱ; Gen 3:24 ^j; Eph 6:17 ^k; Heb 4:12 ^l). Jesus proclaims both grace and judgment, but here the emphasis is that he carries out judgment (see Rev 2:12 ^m, 16 ⁿ; 19:15 ^o, 21 ^p; cp. Isa 11:4 ^q).