KJV ORIGINAL
His head and his hairs were white like wool, as white as snow; and his eyes were as a flame of fire;
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
His head and hair were completely white — like the purest wool, like fresh snow — and his eyes burned like fire.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jesus revealed in his full glory is both ancient wisdom and blazing power.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The book of Revelation was written by a figure named John to seven Christian churches located in Asia Minor during the late first century CE. It was composed to encourage these communities amidst imperial persecution and internal challenges, offering a vision of divine judgment and ultimate triumph.
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