In my study of the bible, I learned more about Jesus Christ and even his physical appearance... :D
As "the Lamb of God," Jesus was without defect, so no doubt he was a fine-looking man. (John 1:29; Hebrews 7:26) And he certainly would not have worn the permanent look of melancholy given to him in popular art. ^_^' True, he experienced many distressing events in his life, but in his general disposition, he perfectly mirrored his Father, "the happy God." :nya: (1 Timothy 1:11; Luke 10:21; Hebrews 1:3)
Was the hair of Jesus long? XD
Only Nazirites were not to cut their hair or drink wine, and Jesus was not a Nazirite. So he no doubt had his hair neatly clipped like any other Jewish male. (Numbers 6:2-7) He also enjoyed wine in moderation when in the company of others, and this reinforces the thought that he was not a cheerless person. ^_^' (Luke 7:34) Indeed, he made wine by performing a miracle at a wedding feast in Cana of Galilee. (John 2:1-11) And he evidently wore a beard, which is attested to in a prophecy concerning his suffering.(Isaiah 50:6)
What about Jesus' complexion and features? :)
They were likely Semitic. He would have inherited these features from his mother, Mary, who was Jewish. Her ancestors were Jewish, in the line of the Hebrews. So Jesus would probably have had a complexion and features common to Jews... :)
Even among his apostles, Jesus apparently did not stand out as being very different physically, for Judas had to betray him to his enemies with an identifying kiss. Thus, Jesus could readily blend in with the crowd. And he did, for on at least one occasion, he traveled unrecognized from Galilee to Jerusalem.(Mark 14:44; John 7:10, 11)
Some conclude, though, that Jesus must have been frail. Why do they say this? :\ For one thing, he needed help to carry his torture stake. Also, he was the first to die of the three men who were impaled.(Luke 23:26; John 19:17, 32, 33)
Jesus Not Frail
Contrary to tradition, the Bible does not describe Jesus as being frail or effeminate. Rather, it says that even as a
youth, he "went on progressing in wisdom and in physical growth and in favor with God and men." (Luke 2:52)
For the better part of 30 years, he was a carpenter. That does not seem to be an occupation for one of slight or weak
build, especially in that era, when there were no modern laborsaving machines. (Mark 6:3) Also, Jesus drove the cattle,
the sheep, and the money changers out of the temple and overturned the tables of the money changers. (John 2:14, 15)
This too suggests a manly, physically vigorous person... :D
During the last three and a half years of his life on earth, Jesus walked hundreds of miles on his preaching tours. Yet, the disciples never suggested that he "rest up a bit." Rather, Jesus said to them, some of whom were tough fishermen: "Come, you yourselves, privately into a lonely place and rest up a bit."(Mark 6:31)
Is His Appearance Important?
God's Word deliberately omits such "evocative" details of Jesus' appearance. Why? They would likely
distract from that which means everlasting life--Bible knowledge.
"This means everlasting life, their taking in knowledge of you, the only true God, and of the one whom you sent forth, Jesus Christ."--John 17:3
Jesus himself--our very model--'does not look upon,' or regard as important, "men's outward appearance." (Matthew 22:16; compare Galatians 2:6.) To stress Jesus' physical appearance in the absence of any mention of such in the inspired Gospels is to oppose their very spirit..