Revelation 1:7 Meaning and Explanation
“Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Christ will return openly for all to see, and even the wounds He bore will be part of how the world recognizes Him.
The Context of Revelation 1:7
The keynote of the whole Revelation, sounded near its opening. Before the visions begin, John names the one event the entire book is building toward: the open return of Jesus.
What Does Revelation 1:7 Mean?
John gathers two old prophecies into a single sentence. From Daniel comes the One coming 'with clouds,' the sign of God drawing near in glory. From Zechariah comes the haunting detail: the people will look on Him 'whom they have pierced.' The crucified Jesus returns, and the very marks of the cross are how He is known. This coming is not hidden or whispered; 'every eye shall see him.' What was once done in a corner outside Jerusalem will one day be seen by all the families of the earth.
There is sorrow in the verse, a wailing across the earth, yet for those who love Him this is the long-awaited sight. The One they pierced is the One who forgave from the cross, and His return is the homecoming faith has waited for. John seals it with confidence on both sides: 'Even so, Amen,' Greek and Hebrew together saying yes, let it be. The same Jesus who was wounded for us is coming back, and we will see Him with our own eyes.
How to Apply Revelation 1:7 Today
The return of Jesus will be open and unmistakable, seen by every eye, and the marks of His love will still be on Him. For those who have waited for Him, that day is not dread but the homecoming we long for. We can say with John, even so, come.
Frequently Asked Questions About Revelation 1:7
What does Revelation 1:7 mean?
Christ will return openly for all to see, and even the wounds He bore will be part of how the world recognizes Him.
What is the context of Revelation 1:7?
The keynote of the whole Revelation, sounded near its opening. Before the visions begin, John names the one event the entire book is building toward: the open return of Jesus.
How can I apply Revelation 1:7 today?
The return of Jesus will be open and unmistakable, seen by every eye, and the marks of His love will still be on Him. For those who have waited for Him, that day is not dread but the homecoming we long for. We can say with John, even so, come.