Revelation 1:13

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.

Cross-reference

Revelation 1:20 Historical context

In Revelation 1:20, the lampstands are explained as the seven churches – interpreting the imagery surrounding the Son of Man here.

Revelation 1:12 Historical context

In Revelation 1:12, the seven golden lampstands are introduced – the setting where the Son of Man stands, representing the churches.

Revelation 14:14 repeats the 'one like a son of man' phrase, now as a harvester with a crown and sickle.

In Revelation 2:1, Jesus identifies himself using the same description – holding stars and walking among lampstands – applying the vision to the churches.

Revelation 15:6 shows angels also wearing golden sashes, suggesting heavenly attire shared with the Son of Man.

Exodus 28:6-8 describes the high priest's ephod and waistband; Revelation 1:13's golden sash alludes to Christ as high priest.

Exodus 39:5 Typology

Exodus 39:5 describes the high priest's waistband; this OT pattern prefigures Christ's priestly sash in Revelation.

Leviticus 8:7 shows Aaron's ordination with robe and sash; the Son of Man's attire mirrors that of the high priest.

Ezekiel 1:26-28 describes a figure like a son of man on a throne with radiant glory — the OT source for this heavenly appearance.

Daniel 7:13 Allusion

Daniel 7:13 is the key prophecy of 'one like a son of man' coming to the Ancient of Days — directly fulfilled in John's vision.

Daniel 10:5 Allusion

Daniel 10:5 describes a man with linen robe and gold belt — the same priestly attire seen on the Son of Man in Revelation.

Daniel 10:6 Allusion

Daniel 10:6 continues with eyes like torches and limbs like bronze — directly mirrored in Revelation 1:14-15's description of Christ.

Exodus 28:8 Allusion

Exodus 28:8 repeats the waistband description; it reinforces the high priestly imagery applied to Christ in Revelation 1:13.

Luke 9:29 Parallel

Luke 9:29 describes Jesus' face changing and clothes bright at the Transfiguration, directly paralleling the radiant appearance of the Son of Man in Revelation.

Mark 9:2 Parallel

Mark 9:2 recounts the Transfiguration where Jesus' appearance is transformed, mirroring the divine glory of the Son of Man in Revelation.

Matthew 17:2 shows Jesus transfigured with face shining like the sun, directly paralleling the glorious appearance of the Son of Man here.

Daniel 10:16 mentions 'one in the likeness of the children of man' — another divine messenger with human appearance similar to the Son of Man.