19:16a
And He has a name written on His robe and on His thigh: The phrase on His robe and on His thigh is emphasized in the Greek. If possible, emphasize this phrase in a way that is natural in your language. For example:
On his robe and on his thigh he has this name written: (New International Version)
He has a name written: This clause is passive. Some languages must use an active clause. For example:
he has a name that ⌊God⌋ wrote on him
-or-
he has a name that ⌊he himself⌋ wrote on him
-or-
he has a name on him
If you translate according to the last example, your translation should imply that the name was written.
robe: The Greek word that the Berean Standard Bible translates as robe refers generally to any kind of clothing. For example:
clothes (God’s Word)
19:16b
KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS: These two phrases say almost the same thing. Repeating a similar meaning emphasizes their shared meaning.
In some languages repeating a similar meaning has a different use. If that is true in your language, emphasize the meaning in a natural way. For example:
he is the greatest King, indeed the greatest Lord
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he is indeed the mightiest King and Lord, ruler over all!
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King/Ruler and Lord over each and every king and leader
KING OF KINGS: A king has authority over everyone in his kingdom. The phrase KING OF KINGS indicates that the rider has authority over all kings (and everyone else). See how you translated this phrase in 17:14.
LORD OF LORDS: The Greek word that the Berean Standard Bible translates as LORD means “the one in authority over (others)” or “owner.” The phrase LORD OF LORDS indicates that the rider has authority over all lords (and everyone else). See how you translated this phrase in 17:14.
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