Revelation 6:5
“And when he had opened the third seal, I heard the third beast say, Come and see. And I beheld, and lo a black horse; and he that sat on him had a pair of balances in his hand.”

What does Revelation 6:5 mean?
Revelation 6:5 (KJV) states, "And when he had opened the third seal, I heard the third beast say, Come and see. And I beheld, and lo a black horse; and he that sat on him had a pair of balances in his hand." This verse is part of the passage in the Book of Revelation that…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Balances of Life: A Reflection on Revelation 6:5
In the apocalyptic imagery of Revelation, the third seal introduces us to a striking and stark symbol: the black horse and its rider, wielding a pair of balances. The verse states, "And when he had opened the third seal, I heard the third beast say, Come and see. And I beheld…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer for Divine Balance and Provision
Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I am reminded of the profound words found in Revelation 6:5, which recounts the opening of the third seal: "And when he had opened the third seal, I heard the third beast say, Come and see. And I beheld, and lo a black horse; and he…
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