Revelation 1:13 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Bible Comments

And in the midst of the seven candlesticks one like unto the Son of man, clothed with a garment down to the foot, and girt about the paps with a golden girdle.

Ver. 13. And in the midst] Christ is in the holy assemblies, in the beauties of holiness; he walketh in his garden, Song of Solomon 6:1, he comes in to see his guests,Matthew 22:11. The face of God is seen in Sion, Psalms 84:7 .

A garment down to the feet] As a counsellor, Isaiah 9:6 .

And girt] It implies readiness, nimbleness, handiness, and handsomeness. We also must gird ourselves, and serve the Lord Christ, Luke 17:8 .

About the paps] This implies his entire love, seated in the heart.

Revelation 1:13

13 And in the midst of the seven candlesticks one like unto the Son of man, clothed with a garment down to the foot, and girt about the paps with a golden girdle.