What does Jesus look like according to the Bible?

[Jack]

Does a black Jesus bother you?

Since I'm not white, NO!

Y’know, I can kinda see Jesus showing up on Judgement Day looking like this just to make a point to some people whose lives were characterized by certain attitudes. “Inasmuch as you did it to the least of these my brothers and sisters, you did it to Me…”

 

[Jack]

Well I can’t prove God exist either so.

Then you reject the Bible. No surprise!

 

[Sabé]

Well I can’t prove God exist either so.

The universe and nature proves God exists. And, no one could defend the belief that Is. 53:2 is about Jesus's physical appearance, because the verse isn't about that. I've shared the accurate meaning of it with you though, because what matters is the truth, and bringing others to it.

 

[Fred J]

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14 His head and his hairs were white like wool, as white as snow; and his eyes were as a flame of fire;

15 And his feet like unto fine brass, as if they burned in a furnace; and his voice as the sound of many waters.

16 And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth went a sharp twoedged sword: and his countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength.

Impressive!

How about Biblically what did Jesus look like when He was a man?

Shalom in the name of Jesus Christ

 

[MatthewG]

The universe and nature proves God exists. And, no one could defend the belief that Is. 53:2 is about Jesus's physical appearance, because the verse isn't about that. I've shared the accurate meaning of it with you though, because what matters is the truth, and bringing others to it.

It's only suggested evidence. You choose to have faith, that there s a God, at all.

 

[Sabé]

It's only suggested evidence. You choose to have faith, that there s a God, at all.

So, you leave room for the possibility that God didn't create the universe and nature?

 

[MatthewG]

So, you leave room for the possibility that God didn't create the universe and nature?

No, I choose to believe God exist just like anyone else that does doesn’t mean I can prove it. I cannot prove it. I cannot tell God show yourself God show them that you’re real.
Yeah, have faith that is what is required. That’s the only way to please God.

 

[Ronald David Bruno]

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14 His head and his hairs were white like wool, as white as snow; and his eyes were as a flame of fire;

15 And his feet like unto fine brass, as if they burned in a furnace; and his voice as the sound of many waters.

16 And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth went a sharp twoedged sword: and his countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength.

John was given a vision of Jesus in His glorified state as the disciples saw Him at the Mount of Transfigurattion. His essence was like looking at the sun. Angels appear bright, as if surrounded by fire. It had been said in our physical realm, if God appeared, Hebwould he so bright tha we should burn up. There is this contrast between the two realms. So, back to when the disciples saw Him in a glorified state, it was as if he was standing in front of the sun and the sun's raysbwere passing through him. But then the vision changed, back to how they saw him normally. When we are in heavenly, I believe we will see Him without the intense light. We will have a new vision, adjusted to a different realm and see Him as the disciples saw him.
I believe specific gifted children have seen him. One in particular child who frim the age of 4 began to have visions of heaven, angels and Jesus. She was a prodigy, a gifted painter, Akianne Kramarik, who at the age of 8 years old, painted this picture below! Another child who claimed to have fond to heaven, seen Angels, family members and Jesus confirmed this was what Jesus looked like. His name. Was Coltilon Burpo. I believe their stories.

 

[Sabé]

No, I choose to believe God exist just like anyone else that does doesn’t mean I can prove it. I cannot prove it. I cannot tell God show yourself God show them that you’re real.
Yeah, have faith that is what is required. That’s the only way to please God.

If the existence of the universe and nature isn't proof that God exists as you say, then that means there's a possibility God didn't create them.

 

[MatthewG]

If the existence of the universe and nature isn't proof that God exists as you say, then that means there's a possibility God didn't create them.

All you can do is say “if.”

I rest my case. I ain’t even trying to debate what truth is…

Everything a person believes within themselves is subjective by nature in my opinion…

Some people don’t believe in God. Why? Cause they don’t see any “evidence” of God who is spirit; yet “evidences” are what suggest God exists? But you can’t prove it.

All you can do is within your heart say I believe there is a God that exist…

So the round about ways of doing things are just null in void if you think one can say “Hey God show yourself.” Cause that is the type of evidences people could be looking for instead of just having faith and believing.

 

[MatthewG]

Jesus was not beautiful.


He was an Hebrew from the tribe of Judah.



Big deal, circumsion doesn’t mean nothing and Jesus being white or black don’t mean jack crap…

Cause he came to heal and restore the hearts of people who sit in darkness.

 

[Sabé]

All you can do is say “if.”

You asserted that the universe and nature isn't proof that God exists, and by asserting that you're also saying that it's possible something or someone else is responsible for those creations.

 

[MatthewG]

You asserted that the universe and nature isn't proof that God exists, and by asserting that you're also saying that it's possible something or someone else is responsible for those creations.

I don't even know if God exists.

I just believe that Yahavah/God does is exist, and I believe on his son Yeshua, whom paid for not only my sins but all of yours as well. And the same Yeshua that died on the cross was raised by the holy spirit of God.

 

[Sabé]

I don't even know if God exists.

Why?

 

[shepherdsword]

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14 His head and his hairs were white like wool, as white as snow; and his eyes were as a flame of fire;

15 And his feet like unto fine brass, as if they burned in a furnace; and his voice as the sound of many waters.

16 And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth went a sharp twoedged sword: and his countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength.

The bible says his HEAD and his hair was as white as wool? Why does he have a black face in this picture?

 

[marks]

Some people don’t believe in God. Why? Cause they don’t see any “evidence” of God who is spirit; yet “evidences” are what suggest God exists? But you can’t prove it.

The fact that things exist is proof that God exists. Nothing creates itself.

Much love!

 

[1stCenturyLady]

Josephus descriptions.



Josephus wrote, "Jesus was born and lived in Palestine. He was born, supposedly, to a virgin and had an earthly father who was a carpenter. He was a teacher who taught that through repentance and belief, all followers would become brothers and sisters. He led the Jews away from their beliefs. He was a wise man who claimed to be God and the Messiah. He had unusual magical powers and performed miraculous deeds. He healed the lame. He accurately predicted the future. He was persecuted by the Jews for what He said, betrayed by Judah Iskarioto. He was beaten with rods, forced to drink vinegar and wear a crown of thorns. He was crucified on the eve of the Passover and this crucifixion occurred under the direction of Pontius Pilate, during the time of Tiberius. On the day of His crucifixion, the sky grew dark and there was an earthquake. Afterward, He was buried in a tomb and the tomb was later found to be empty. He appeared to His disciples resurrected from the grave and showed them His wounds. These disciples then told others Jesus was resurrected and ascended into heaven. Jesus’ disciples and followers upheld a high moral code. One of them was named Matthai. The disciples were also persecuted for their faith but were martyred without changing their claims. They met regularly to worship Jesus, even after His death."



This is a quote from Josephus, from his historical first-century writings entitled, "Antiquities Of The Jews," Book #18, Chapter 2, section 3.

"Now there was about this time Jesus, a wise man, if it be lawful to call him a man; for he was a doer of wonderful works, a teacher of such men as receive the truth with pleasure. He drew over to him both many of the Jews and many of the Gentiles. He was [the] Christ. And when Pilate, at the suggestion of the principal men amongst us, had condemned him to the cross, those that loved him at the first did not forsake him; for he appeared to them alive again the third day, as the divine prophets had foretold these and ten thousand other wonderful things concerning him. And the tribe of Christians, so named from him, are not extinct at this day."







The following was taken from a manuscript in the possession of Lord Kelly, and in his library, and was copied from an original letter of Publius Lentullus at Rome. It being the usual custom of Roman Governors to advertise the Senate and people of such material things as happened in their provinces in the days of Tiberius Caesar, Publius Lentullus, President of Judea, wrote the following epistle to the Senate concerning the Nazarene called Jesus.

"There appeared in these our days a man, of the Jewish Nation, of great virtue, named Yeshua [Jesus], who is yet living among us, and of the Gentiles is accepted for a Prophet of truth, but His own disciples call Him the Son of God- He raiseth the dead and cureth all manner of diseases. A man of stature somewhat tall, and comely, with very reverent countenance, such as the beholders may both love and fear, his hair of (the colour of) the chestnut, full ripe, plain to His ears, whence downwards it is more orient and curling and wavering about His shoulders. In the midst of His head is a seam or partition in His hair, after the manner of the Nazarenes. His forehead plain and very delicate; His face without spot or wrinkle, beautified with a lovely red; His nose and mouth so formed as nothing can be reprehended; His beard thickish, in colour like His hair, not very long, but forked; His look innocent and mature; His eyes grey, clear, and quick- In reproving hypocrisy He is terrible; in admonishing, courteous and fair spoken; pleasant in conversation, mixed with gravity. It cannot be remembered that any have seen Him Laugh, but many have seen Him Weep. In proportion of body, most excellent; His hands and arms delicate to behold. In speaking, very temperate, modest, and wise. A man, for His singular beauty, surpassing the children of men"

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The letter from Pontius Pilate to Tiberius Caesar

This is a reprinting of a letter from Pontius Pilate to Tiberius Caesar describing the physical appearance of Jesus. Copies are in the Congressional Library in Washington, D.C.

TO TIBERIUS CAESAR:

A young man appeared in Galilee preaching with humble unction, a new law in the Name of the God that had sent Him. At first I was apprehensive that His design was to stir up the people against the Romans, but my fears were soon dispelled. Jesus of Nazareth spoke rather as a friend of the Romans than of the Jews. One day I observed in the midst of a group of people a young man who was leaning against a tree, calmly addressing the multitude. I was told it was Jesus. This I could easily have suspected so great was the difference between Him and those who were listening to Him. His golden colored hair and beard gave to his appearance a celestial aspect. He appeared to be about 30 years of age. Never have I seen a sweeter or more serene countenance. What a contrast between Him and His bearers with their black beards and tawny complexions! Unwilling to interrupt Him by my presence, I continued my walk but signified to my secretary to join the group and listen. Later, my secretary reported that never had he seen in the works of all the philosophers anything that compared to the teachings of Jesus. He told me that Jesus was neither seditious nor rebellious, so we extended to Him our protection. He was at liberty to act, to speak, to assemble and to address the people. This unlimited freedom provoked the Jews -- not the poor but the rich and powerful.

Later, I wrote to Jesus requesting an interview with Him at the Praetorium. He came. When the Nazarene made His appearance I was having my morning walk and as I faced Him my feet seemed fastened with an iron hand to the marble pavement and I trembled in every limb as a guilty culprit, though he was calm. For some time I stood admiring this extraordinary Man. There was nothing in Him that was repelling, nor in His character, yet I felt awed in His presence. I told Him that there was a magnetic simplicity about Him and His personality that elevated Him far above the philosophers and teachers of His day.

Now, Noble Sovereign, these are the facts concerning Jesus of Nazareth and I have taken the time to write you in detail concerning these matters. I say that such a man who could convert water into wine, change death into life, disease into health; calm the stormy seas, is not guilty of any criminal offense and as others have said, we must agree -- truly this is the Son of God.

Your most obedient servant,
Pontius Pilate

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[1stCenturyLady]

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Another description of Jesus is found in "The Archko Volume" which contains official court documents from the days of Jesus. This information substantiates that He came from racial lines which had blue eyes and golden hair. In a chapter entitled "Gamaliel's Interview" it states concerning Jesus (Yeshua) appearance:

"I asked him to describe this person to me, so that I might know him if I should meet him. He said: 'If you ever meet him [Yeshua] you will know him. While he is nothing but a man, there is something about him that distinguishes him from every other man. He is the picture of his mother, only he has not her smooth, round face. His hair is a little more golden than hers, though it is as much from sunburn as anything else. He is tall, and his shoulders are a little drooped; his visage is thin and of a swarthy complexion, though this is from exposure. His eyes are large and a soft blue, and rather dull and heavy....' This Jew [Nazarite] is convinced that he is the Messiah of the world. ...this was the same person that was born of the virgin in Bethlehem some twenty-six years before..."



The Problem of the life passion of St. C? us, and the external appearance of Jesus possessed but minor interest for the Church Fathers, although the Catholic Acts of the Holy Apostles ascribe to him an olive complexion, a beautiful beard, and flashing eyes. Further details are first found in a letter to the Emperor Theophilus attributed to John of Damascus (in MPG, xcv. 349), which speaks of the brows which grew together, the beautiful eyes, the prominent nose, the curling hair, the look of health, the black beard, the wheat-colored complexion, and the long fingers, a picture which almost coincides with a hand-book on painting from Mt. Athos not earlier than the sixteenth century. In like manner, Nicephorus Callistus, who introduced his description of the picture of Christ (MPG, cxlv. 748) with the words, "as we have received it from the ancients," was impressed with the healthful appearance, with the stature, the brown hair which was not very thick but somewhat curling, the black brows which were not fully arched, the sea-blue eyes shading into brown, the beautiful glance, the prominent nose, but brown beard of moderate length, and the long hair which had not been cut since childhood, the neck slightly bent, and the olive and somewhat ruddy complexion of the oval face. A slight divergence from both these accounts is shown by the so-called letter of Lentulus, the ostensible predecessor of Pontius Pilate, who is said to have prepared a report to the Roman Senate concerning Jesus and containing a description of him. According to this document Christ possessed a tall and handsome figure, a countenance which inspired reverence and awakened love and fear together, dark, shining, curling hair, parted in the center in Nazarene fashion and flowing over the shoulders, an open and serene forehead, a face without wrinkle or blemish and rendered more beautiful by its delicate ruddiness, a perfect nose and mouth, a full red beard of the same color as the hair and worn in two points and piercing eyes of a grayish-blue.



Here is one translation from the Greek:
About this time there lived Jesus, a wise man, if indeed one ought to call him a man. For he was one who performed surprising deeds and was a teacher of such people as accept the truth gladly. He won over many Jews and many of the Greeks. He was the Messiah. And when, upon the accusation of the principal men among us, Pilate had condemned him to a cross, those who had first come to love him did not cease. He appeared to them spending a third day restored to life, for the prophets of God had foretold these things and a thousand other marvels about him. And the tribe of the Christians, so called after him, has still to this day not disappeared.

Here is the same Greek, rendered by a different translator:
Now about this time arose a certain Jesus, a wizard of a man, if indeed he may be called a man. He was in fact a teacher of astonishing tricks to such men as accept the abnormal with delight. And he seduced many Jews and many also of the Greek nation, and [was regarded by them as] the Messiah. And when, on the indictment of the principal men among us, Pilate had sentenced him to the cross, still those who before had admired him did not cease to rave. For it seemed to them that having been dead for three days, he had appeared to them alive again, as the divinely-inspired prophets had foretold -- these and ten thousand other wonderful things -- concerning him. And even now the race of those who are called 'Messianists' after him is not extinct.

The Arabic version of the text is translated as follows:

At this time there was a wise man who was called Jesus. And his conduct was good, and he was known to be virtuous. And many people from among the Jews and the other nations became his disciples. Pilate condemned him to be crucified and to die. And those who had become his disciples did not abandon his discipleship. They reported that he had appeared to them after his crucifixion and that he was alive; accordingly, he was perhaps the Messiah concerning whom the prophets have recounted wonders.

 

[quietthinker]

The fact that things exist is proof that God exists. Nothing creates itself.

Much love!

simple yet profound!

 

[Luther7]

View attachment 36338Revelation 1:14-16​

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14 His head and his hairs were white like wool, as white as snow; and his eyes were as a flame of fire;

15 And his feet like unto fine brass, as if they burned in a furnace; and his voice as the sound of many waters.

16 And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth went a sharp twoedged sword: and his countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength.

Jesus in all probability looked like the Palestinians who are actual semites.