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Did Jesus Christ have a tattoo?

Many will be surprised how such a question could arise. Why Jesus Could Have a Tattoo, and Which Scripture Tells About It?

Did Jesus Christ have a tattoo – information and photo examples of finished tattoos

Did Jesus Christ have a tattoo? Facts, history, photos.

Revelation of John the Evangelist

There is a reasonable explanation as to why Jesus Christ is sometimes credited with wearing a tattoo. In a vision of the Battle of Armageddon, Jesus appeared to John the Theologian in the form of a rider on a white horse, descending from heaven for a decisive battle with the forces of Evil. Chapter 19, verse 16 of the Revelation of John reads: “On his garment and on his thigh is written a name: King of kings and Lord of lords.”.

Based on this verse, some commentators have concluded that there was a tattoo on Jesus’ thigh. Many have used the Revelation of John to justify the presence of a tattoo among the followers of Christ. Is there any reason to believe that Jesus may have been tattooed??

Arguments against”

The main reason this seems unlikely is that Jesus is Jewish. The law of the Jews says: “Do not inscribe on yourselves letters” (Leviticus, Chapter 19, Verse 28). Jesus came to earth not to contradict the commandments, but in order to follow them: “I came not to break, but to fulfill” (Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 5, Verse 17).

What exactly was the inscription on the clothes and thigh of the Son of God? To understand this, you need to know how the Book of Revelation is written. The text of the book is filled with symbolism, therefore, the description given in Chapter 19 should be considered symbolic. Jesus’ robe is stained with blood, His eyes are “like a fiery flame”, and a sword “comes out of his mouth” – all this cannot be taken literally. In all likelihood, the name inscribed on the thigh of Jesus is the same symbol..

Modern Christianity and tattoos

The issue of the permissibility of tattoos is widely discussed among the followers of Christ. As already mentioned, tattooing is considered immoral by some Christians because tattooing on skin is prohibited in the Old Testament (Leviticus 19:28). Despite the fact that today adherents of the Christian faith do not fall under the laws of the Old Testament, the presence of such a prohibition makes one think.

There is no direct reference to the immorality of tattoos in the New Testament. There is only a recommendation given to Christian women by the Apostle Peter: one should adorn oneself not with gold, exquisite hairstyles or dresses, but with the unfading beauty of “a meek and silent spirit” (First Epistle of Peter 3: 3).

The message is addressed to women, but the same principle can be applied to everyone without exception. True beauty lies within, and therefore should not focus solely on the appearance, seeking to enhance it with jewelry or smart clothes. Efforts must be made to develop spiritual qualities, while tattoos and piercings are body adornments..

The Bible warns us that whatever we do must be done “to the glory of God” (First Corinthians 10:31). Every Christian thinking about the possibility of getting a tattoo should honestly ask himself: “Will my actions be performed for His glory and can He bless them?” The New Testament does not prohibit tattooing and piercing directly, but it does not give any reason to believe that such body decoration will please God..

1 Corinthians (Chapter 6, Verses 19 – 20) says that our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit that we received from God. Man does not belong to himself, but to God, and must glorify Him in his body and his soul. These words should have a great influence on what the believer does with his bodily shell: our bodies are so important to the Creator that He calls them “the temple of the Holy Spirit.” What is of such value to Him should be protected..

Christian symbolism

In this regard, the question arises about the admissibility of a tattoo with Christian symbols. Do the same principles apply to tattoos of a religious nature, such as crosses, quotes, or Bible verses??

In this case, the question “Isn’t it a sin to get a tattoo?” should sound differently: “Is tattooing a blessing and necessity?” 1 Corinthians says: “Everything is lawful for me, but not everything is beneficial” (Chapter 10, Verse 23). Christian tattoos may be permissible, but their usefulness and constructiveness is questionable..

Photo examples of religious tattoos from 01/25/2019