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Revelation 6:8
3 And when he had opened the second seal, I heard the second beast say, Come and see.
7 And when he had opened the fourth seal, I heard the voice of the fourth beast say, Come and see.
17 For the great day of his wrath is come; and who shall be able to stand?
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Matthew Henry's Revelation Chapter 6 Bible commentary...
The opening of the seals, The first, second, third, and fourth. (1-8) The fifth. (9-11) The sixth. (12-17)1-8 Christ, the Lamb, opens the first seal: observe what appeared. A rider on a white horse. By the going forth of this white horse, a time of peace, or the early progress of the Christian religion, seems to be intended; its going forth in purity, at the time when its heavenly Founder sent his apostles to teach all nations, adding, Lo! I am with you alway, even to the end of the world. The Divine religion goes out crowned, having the Divine favour resting upon it, armed spiritually against its foes, and destined to be victorious in the end. On opening the second seal, a red horse appeared; this signifies desolating judgments. The sword of war and persecution is a dreadful judgment; it takes away peace from the earth, one of the greatest blessings; and men who should love one another, and help one another, are set upon killing one another. Such scenes also followed the pure age of early Christianity, when, neglectful of charity and the bond of peace, the Christian leaders, divided among themselves, appealed to the sword, and entangled themselves in guilt. On opening the third seal, a black horse appeared; a colour denoting mourning and woe, darkness and ignorance. He that sat on it had a yoke in his hand. Attempts were made to put a yoke of superstitious observances on the disciples. As the stream of Christianity flowed further from its pure fountain, it became more and more corrupt. During the progress of this black horse, the necessaries of life should be at excessive prices, and the more costly things should not be hurt. According to prophetic language, these articles signified that food of religious knowledge, by which the souls of men are sustained unto everlasting life; such we are invited to buy, #Isa 55:1|. But when the dark clouds of ignorance and superstition, denoted by the black horse, spread over the Christian world, the knowledge and practice of true religion became scarce. When a people loathe their spiritual food, God may justly deprive them of their daily bread. The famine of bread is a terrible judgment; but the famine of the word is more so. Upon opening the fourth seal, another horse appeared, of a pale colour. The rider was Death, the king of terrors. The attendants, or followers of this king of terrors, hell, a state of eternal misery to all who die in their sins; and in times of general destruction, multitudes go down unprepared into the pit. The period of the fourth seal is one of great slaughter and devastation, destroying whatever may tend to make life happy, making ravages on the spiritual lives of men. Thus the mystery of iniquity was completed, and its power extended both over the lives and consciences of men. The exact times of these four seals cannot be ascertained, for the changes were gradual. God gave them power, that is, those instruments of his anger, or those judgments: all public calamities are at his command; they only go forth when God sends them, and no further than he permits.
9-11 The sight the apostle beheld at the opening the fifth seal was very affecting. He saw the souls of the martyrs under the altar; at the foot of the altar in heaven, at the feet of Christ. Persecutors can only kill the body; after that there is no more they can do; the soul lives. God has provided a good place in the better world, for those who are faithful unto death. It is not their own death, but the sacrifice of Christ, that gives them entrance into heaven. The cause in which they suffered, was for the word of God; the best any man can lay down his life for; faith in God's word, and the unshaken confession of that faith. They commit their cause to Him to whom vengeance belongs. The Lord is the comforter of his afflicted servants, and precious is their blood in his sight. As the measure of the sin of persecutors is filling up, so is the number of the persecuted, martyred servants of Christ. When this is fulfilled, God will send tribulation to those who trouble them, and unbroken happiness and rest to those that are troubled.
12-17 When the sixth seal was opened, there was a great earthquake. The foundations of churches and states would be terribly shaken. Such bold figurative descriptions of great changes abound in the prophecies of Scripture; for these events are emblems, and declare the end of the world and the day of judgment. Dread and terror would seize on all sorts of men. Neither grandeur, riches, valour, nor strength, can support men at that time. They would be glad to be no more seen; yea, to have no longer any being. Though Christ be a Lamb, he can be angry, and the wrath of the Lamb is exceedingly dreadful; for if the Redeemer himself, who appeases the wrath of God, be our enemy, where shall we find a friend to plead for us? As men have their day of opportunity, and their seasons of grace, so God has his day of righteous wrath. It seems that the overthrow of the paganism of the Roman empire is here meant. The idolaters are described as hiding themselves in their dens and secret caves, and vainly seeking to escape ruin. In such a day, when the signs of the times show those who believe in God's word, that the King of kings is approaching, Christians are called to a decided course, and to a bold confession of Christ and his truth before their fellowmen. Whatever they may have to endure, the short contempt of man is to be borne, rather than that shame which is everlasting.
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Timothy Wayne George's Revelation Chapter 6 comment on 5/05/2012, 8:59am...
The Lamb is the Lord Jesus Christ, and in heaven he will open the the seven seals. The first horsemen of the book of Revelation is the white horse, and this is the antichrist called the man of sin. He will come as a conquering ruler with a bow, and a crown out of the EU by signing a seven year peace treaty with Israel. This will be the beginning of the 70th week in Daniel 9:27 and the Church will already be caught up into heaven (Rev 4:1) There will be a series of 21 judgements the seven seals, the seven bowls of wrath, and the seven trumpet judgements. The Messiah will come in Rev. 19:11 on the white horse, and the armies of heaven with him to bring in the everlasting kingdom. Holiness shall be on the bells of the horses. Satan shall be bound a thousand years, and then after that released for a short time to deceive the nations again. Fire shall come down from heaven, and devour them. The devil will be cast into the lake of fire with the antichrist, and the false prophet. Praise God Jesus is the King of Kings, and Lord of Lords.
Robert McKinney's Revelation Chapter 6 comment about verse 2 on 3/24/2012, 10:07am...
Please explain about how the bow of Rev. 6:2 is a battle bow from Strong's 5115
Susan Dalton's Revelation Chapter 6 comment on 2/08/2012, 10:51pm...
"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." (Revelation 6:2)
I also find interesting that the word "bow" in this verse is Greek #5115; which definition says "a bow (apparently as the simplest fabric): -bow." (Strong's concordance)
It says the word comes from Greek #5088, which says, "...to produce (from seed, as a mother, a plant, the earth, etc.) lit. or fig.:-bear, be born, bring forth, be delivered, be in travail."
I find that interesting.
Susan Dalton's Revelation Chapter 6 comment about verse 8 on 2/08/2012, 10:32pm...
"...to kill with sword..." (Revelation 6:8)
I find it interesting that the word "sword" here is the same word used for sword in Revelation 1:16; Revelation 2:12,16; Revelation 19:15; and Revelation 19:21. ([Greek #4501 - in a James Strong concordance [cover and pages missing])
In other usages, #3162 is used for sword.
The #4501 is always referencing Jesus and the Word of God; whereas, #3162 seems to reference a physical sword.
Once in Hebrews 4:12, the #3162 is used saying the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword... So the word of God is being contrasted with a physical sword.
Also, in Ephesians 6:17 the #3162 is used; but, the sword we are told to take (the sword of the Spirit) is the Word of God.
I find it interesting that the sword in Revelation 6:8 is #4501.
Garyloyd's Revelation Chapter 6 comment on 1/29/2012, 11:18pm...
Let's not jump the gun. Right now we are in the 2nd stage of the locust known as the swarming of the locust from Egypt to Syria. These countries are good and bad figs are fighting and I might add killing Christians. Bush and men of the flesh may help the 10 kings of the flesh to take over but the ones in office will be used by satan to set up his one world system. Then he comes and fixes the deadly wound to his system and takes over with 10 kings supernatural that he brings or gets booted out with him by Michael.
Dann rivera's Revelation Chapter 6 comment on 1/29/2012, 5:09pm...
The Four Horsemen. These events are taking place right now. 1st - The White Horse - George W. Bush Jr - after 9/11 declared World War III - the War of Terror across the Middle East which ended with the fall of Libya - at the same time he declared war against the United States - raped "LIBERTY" and left her in the street for dead. 2nd The Black Horse - Barack Obama - he killed and burried "LIBERTY" with the NDAA and he went on with World War IV (undeclared so far)- a World Domination War between the US/NATO and allies vs RUSSIA/CHINA and friends. This will bring about One World Government under the United States of America (the Beast out of the Earth). 3rd - The Red Horse - Pope Benedict XVI - after orchestrating the robery of the treasuries of the world of their gold (replacing it with worthless funny money) will bring about One World Economy. 4th - Dr. Ron Paul - The Pale Green Horse - the next President of the United States will witness Famine, Pestilence and Death. He will offer a solution to the world's ills and usher in the NEW WORLD ORDER - One World Government, One World Economy & One World Religion. This Kingdom will be established in Jerusalem (the Second Temple of Solomon) ruled by the Roman Catholic Church (the Beast out of the Sea) together with the United States of America (the Beast out of the Earth).
This will be the beginning of the 3-1/2 days/years of Great Tribulation. The 7 Trumpets will sound in quick succession! until finally the Second Coming of YAHUSHUA.
Donna's Revelation Chapter 6 comment about verse 9 on 1/28/2012, 11:56am...
Revelation 6:9 makes me ready to pour my blood out for Jesus. How about you?
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