That no man knew, but he himself; the apostle saw in vision the name, but no one save its divine bearer could know it. The meaning, according to some, is, that it was a secret inscription which Christ only could read. Others suppose it to be the name given in verse Revelation 19:13 -"The Word of God"-which might be read outwardly, while no one but Christ could comprehend its meaning, since the name contains the deep mystery of his nature and office.

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