Revelation 6:2

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.

Berean Standard Bible

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Study note

Setting — John observes as the Lamb opens the first seal, and one of the four living creatures issues a command like thunder.

The words — The Greek ἵππος λευκός (hippos leukos) literally means white horse, and ἰδοὺ (idou) functions as a summons to behold.

The thread — White horses appear in Zechariah 6:3 as part of a heavenly procession, and Psalm 45:3 depicts a warrior appearing in majesty and splendor.

Why it lands — The text describes a mounted figure equipped with a bow and crown who rides out to conquer, requiring the reader to acknowledge the immediate deployment of divine authority.

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The Greek words

King James Version

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.

Cross-references

Zechariah 6:3 the third white horses, and the fourth dappled horses—all of them strong.
Zechariah 1:8 I looked out into the night and saw a man riding on a red horse. He was standing among the myrtle trees in the hollow, and behind him were red, sorrel, and white horses.
Psalms 45:3 Strap your sword at your side, O mighty warrior; appear in your majesty and splendor.
Revelation 3:21 To the one who overcomes, I will grant the right to sit with Me on My throne, just as I overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne.
Revelation 19:11 Then I saw heaven standing open, and there before me was a white horse. And its rider is called Faithful and True. With righteousness He judges and wages war.
Revelation 14:14 And I looked and saw a white cloud, and seated on the cloud was One like the Son of Man, with a golden crown on His head and a sharp sickle in His hand.
2 Corinthians 10:3 For though we live in the flesh, we do not wage war according to the flesh.
Psalms 110:2 The LORD extends Your mighty scepter from Zion: “Rule in the midst of Your enemies.”
Isaiah 25:8 He will swallow up death forever. The Lord GOD will wipe away the tears from every face and remove the disgrace of His people from the whole earth. For the LORD has spoken.
Revelation 11:15 Then the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and loud voices called out in heaven: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever.”