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.
Study Helps
Interpretation
Christ, the Lamb, opens the first seal: observe what appeared. A rider on a white horse.
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This thought runs through Revelation 6:1-5.
Glossary
- Bow Tribe
- The bow was in use in early times both in war and in the chase ( Gen. 21:20 ; 27:3 ; 48:22 ). The tribe of Benjamin were famous for the use of the bow ( 1 Chr. 8:40 ; 12:2 ; 2 Chr. 14:8 ; 17:17 ); so also were the Elamites.
Revelation 6:2 quoted in popular culture
- The Man Comes Around
Song Verified song Nov 5, 2002 -
Title track from 'American IV: The Man Comes Around' · Johnny Cash · Cash opens the song by quoting the first horseman scene before expanding into a broader apocalyptic collage.