![]() ![]() Whatever the case, Revelation 19:16 does not say Jesus has a tattoo. It could be written by a magic marker for all we know, or it could be a henna (non-permanent) tattoo, or it could be metaphoric/symbolic, not literal. Some who approve of Christians getting tattoos will also point to Revelation 19:16 and claim that Jesus has a tattoo, "On His robe and on His thigh He has this name written: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS." The text does not say that it will be a tattoo. The Bible being silent on an activity does not necessarily indicate approval of that activity. The problem with this line of reasoning is that there are many things the Bible does not specifically speak against. Therefore, the law against tattoos is not binding on followers of Jesus Christ.Īs a result of the inapplicability of Leviticus 19:28, some will argue that since the Bible does not speak against tattoos in a New Covenant context, it is acceptable to get tattoos. The key point is this: Jesus' death fulfilled and completed the Law, ending its requirements on us (Romans 10:4 Galatians 3:23-25 Ephesians 2:15). Also, the mention of cutting your body for the dead perhaps identifies a pagan ritual as the true problem, not necessarily the tattoo itself. If we are going to use Leviticus 19:28 to outlaw tattoos, we should also outlaw everything else that the Old Testament Law forbids. For example, the verse immediately prior states, "Do not cut the hair at the sides of your head or clip off the edges of your beard" (Leviticus 19:27). Some who oppose tattoos will point to Leviticus 19:28 and say "case closed, it is a sin to get a tattoo." The problem with this line of reasoning is that there are many commands in the Old Testament Law, and in the Book of Leviticus especially, that Christians do not obey. I am the LORD." With this verse in mind, I want to point out flaws in both sides of the argument. ![]() The only Bible verse that explicitly mentions tattoos is Leviticus 19:28, "Do not cut your bodies for the dead or put tattoo marks on yourselves. ![]()
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