Revelation 6:2
And I saw, and behold a white horse: and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given unto him: and he went forth conquering, and to conquer.
And {G2532} I saw {G1492}, and {G2532} behold {G2400} a white {G3022} horse {G2462}: and {G2532} he that sat {G2521} on {G1909} him {G846} had {G2192} a bow {G5115}; and {G2532} a crown {G4735} was given {G1325} unto him {G846}: and {G2532} he went forth {G1831} conquering {G3528}, and {G2532} to {G2443} conquer {G3528}.
I looked, and there in front of me was a white horse; its rider had a bow and was given a crown; and he rode off as a conqueror to conquer.
So I looked and saw a white horse, and its rider held a bow. And he was given a crown, and he rode out to overcome and conquer.
And I saw, and behold, a white horse, and he that sat thereon had a bow; and there was given unto him a crown: and he came forth conquering, and to conquer.
Cross-References
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Zechariah 6:3 (10 votes)
And in the third chariot white horses; and in the fourth chariot grisled and bay horses. -
Zechariah 6:8 (10 votes)
Then cried he upon me, and spake unto me, saying, Behold, these that go toward the north country have quieted my spirit in the north country. -
Zechariah 1:8 (6 votes)
I saw by night, and behold a man riding upon a red horse, and he stood among the myrtle trees that [were] in the bottom; and behind him [were there] red horses, speckled, and white. -
Psalms 45:3 (2 votes)
Gird thy sword upon [thy] thigh, O [most] mighty, with thy glory and thy majesty. -
Psalms 45:5 (2 votes)
Thine arrows [are] sharp in the heart of the king's enemies; [whereby] the people fall under thee. -
Revelation 3:21 (2 votes)
To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne. -
Revelation 19:11 (2 votes)
ΒΆ And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him [was] called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war.
Commentary
Commentary on Revelation 6:2 (KJV)
Revelation 6:2 introduces the first of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, a powerful and enigmatic figure associated with conquest and expansion. This verse begins the unfolding of future events as revealed to the Apostle John in his vision.
Context
This verse is part of the dramatic scene described in Revelation chapter 6, where the Lamb (Jesus Christ) begins to open the seven seals of a scroll held by God the Father. Each seal's opening unleashes a new phase of divine judgment or historical event upon the earth. The first seal, opened in Revelation 6:1, immediately reveals this rider on the white horse, heralded by a voice like thunder. This marks the beginning of a sequence of escalating global tribulations leading up to the end times.
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Reflection and Application
Revelation 6:2 serves as a powerful reminder of the turbulent nature of human history and the ultimate sovereignty of God. For believers, this verse encourages discernment, as not all appearances of victory or peace are truly benevolent. It underscores the importance of understanding Bible prophecy and remaining watchful amidst global events. While the specific identity of this rider remains a subject of theological discussion, the message is clear: forces of conquest are unleashed in the world, but they operate under God's ultimate control, moving towards the fulfillment of His divine plan for redemption and judgment.
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