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    Was Jesus White?

    Jun 24, 2019 2 minutes

    In much of Western art, Jesus is portrayed as having white skin and light hair. Is that what Jesus really looked like? If not, why is He so often portrayed that way?

    Jesus’ appearance is of no importance

    First, it is important to remember that the Bible nowhere gives a physical description of Jesus. The Bible does not say anything Essentially, Isaiah 53:2 is saying that Jesus was ordinary-looking.

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