Revelation 6:1
And I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals, and I heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, Come and see.
Greek words · 2
In this verse: ἀρνίον (arnion), “Lamb”
Basic meaning: lamb. Strong’s: a lambkin.
KJV translates it as: lamb
Word root: diminutive from G704 (ἀρήν);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Jesus Opens the Seals, You recognize that Jesus, as the slain Lamb, is revealing His authority and purpose.”
In this verse: σφραγίδων (sphragidōn), “seals”
Basic meaning: seal. Strong’s: a signet (as fencing in or protecting from misappropriation); by implication, the stamp impressed (as a mark of privacy, or genuineness), literally or figuratively.
KJV translates it as: seal
Word root: probably strengthened from G5420 (φράσσω);
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
“σφραγίς sphragís, sfrag-ece'; probably strengthened from G5420; a signet (as fencing in or protecting from misappropriation); by implication, the stamp impressed (as a mark of privacy, or genuineness ), literally or figuratively: seal.”
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.
Greek words · 2
In this verse: λευκὸς (leukos), “white”
Basic meaning: white. Strong’s: white.
KJV translates it as: white
Word root: from ("light");
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“So the white horse represents the Spirit of God in action through Jesus.”
In this verse: στέφανος (stephanos), “a crown”
Basic meaning: crown. Strong’s: a chaplet (as a badge of royalty, a prize in the public games or a symbol of honor generally; but more conspicuous and elaborate than the simple fillet, G1238 (διάδημα)), literally or figuratively.
KJV translates it as: crown
Word root: from an apparently primary (to twine or wreathe);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Revelation 6:2 describes a rider on a white horse with a bow and a crown, going forth "conquering, and to conquer." This is not a political or earthly warrior, it’s Jesus, riding forth in spiritual victory.”
Revelation 6:3
And when he had opened the second seal, I heard the second beast say, Come and see.
Greek words · 2
In this verse: σφραγῖδα (sphragida), “seal”
Basic meaning: seal. Strong’s: a signet (as fencing in or protecting from misappropriation); by implication, the stamp impressed (as a mark of privacy, or genuineness), literally or figuratively.
KJV translates it as: seal
Word root: probably strengthened from G5420 (φράσσω);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“(Revelation 6) shows that each of the four beasts around the throne (Rev. 4:7) calls out “Come and see” as Jesus opens the first four seals.”
In this verse: ζῴου (zōou), “living creature”
Basic meaning: living thing. Strong’s: a live thing, i.e. an animal.
KJV translates it as: beast
Word root: neuter of a derivative of G2198 (ζάω);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“That means each living creature (beast) is paired with a specific horse and rider .”
Revelation 6:4
And there went out another horse that was red: and power was given to him that sat thereon to take peace from the earth, and that they should kill one another: and there was given unto him a great sword.
Greek words · 2
In this verse: πυρρός (purros), “bright red”
Basic meaning: fiery red. Strong’s: fire-like, i.e. (specially), flame- colored.
KJV translates it as: red
Word root: from G4442 (πῦρ);
In this verse: εἰρήνην (eirēnēn), “peace”
Basic meaning: peace. Strong’s: peace (literally or figuratively); by implication, prosperity.
KJV translates it as: one, peace, quietness, rest, + set at one again
Word root: probably from a primary verb (to join);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Jesus said He did not come to bring peace but a sword ( Matt. 10:34–36 ).”
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.
Greek words · 3
In this verse: σφραγῖδα (sphragida), “seal”
Basic meaning: seal. Strong’s: a signet (as fencing in or protecting from misappropriation); by implication, the stamp impressed (as a mark of privacy, or genuineness), literally or figuratively.
KJV translates it as: seal
Word root: probably strengthened from G5420 (φράσσω);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
““And when he had opened the third seal, I heard the third beast say, Come and see.”
In this verse: μέλας (melas), “black”
Basic meaning: black. Strong’s: black.
KJV translates it as: black
Word root: apparently a primary word;
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“The black horse in both Zechariah and Revelation symbolizes divine judgment, reminding us that Jesus, as the righteous King, carries the authority to bring both salvation and judgment ( John 5:22; Acts 17:31 ).”
In this verse: ζυγὸν (zugon), “a pair of scales”
Basic meaning: yoke/scales. Strong’s: a coupling, i.e. (figuratively) servitude (a law or obligation); also (literally) the beam of the balance (as connecting the scales).
KJV translates it as: pair of balances, yoke
Word root: from the root of (to join, especially by a "yoke");
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Here are several scriptures that relate to Jesus, scales, and divine judgment, including being weighed and found wanting:”
Revelation 6:6
And I heard a voice in the midst of the four beasts say, A measure of wheat for a penny, and three measures of barley for a penny; and see thou hurt not the oil and the wine.
Greek words · 3
In this verse: χοῖνιξ (choinix), “A choenix”
Basic meaning: quart. Strong’s: a chœnix or certain dry measure.
KJV translates it as: measure
Word root: of uncertain derivation;
In this verse: δηναρίου (dēnariou), “for a denarius”
Basic meaning: denarius. Strong’s: a denarius (or ten asses).
KJV translates it as: pence, penny(-worth)
Word root: of Latin origin;
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“"Penny" (Greek: denarius) was a common daily wage for a laborer in the Roman world (see Matthew 20:2 ).”
In this verse: κριθῶν (krithōn), “of barley”
Basic meaning: barley. Strong’s: barley.
KJV translates it as: barley
Word root: of uncertain derivation;
Text note: the Textus Receptus (behind the KJV) reads κριθῆς (krithēs) here; this card shows the modern critical text (NA28).
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“"Three measures of barley" (a cheaper grain) would feed a small family for a day.”
Revelation 6:7
And when he had opened the fourth seal, I heard the voice of the fourth beast say, Come and see.
Greek words · 2
In this verse: σφραγῖδα (sphragida), “seal”
Basic meaning: seal. Strong’s: a signet (as fencing in or protecting from misappropriation); by implication, the stamp impressed (as a mark of privacy, or genuineness), literally or figuratively.
KJV translates it as: seal
Word root: probably strengthened from G5420 (φράσσω);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“The opening of the seals in Revelation, such as the fourth seal in 6:7, symbolizes God unveiling these long-hidden truths, showing that Jesus is the fulfillment of the divine mystery and the Savior who brings judgment, redemption, and restoration.”
In this verse: ζῴου (zōou), “living creature”
Basic meaning: living thing. Strong’s: a live thing, i.e. an animal.
KJV translates it as: beast
Word root: neuter of a derivative of G2198 (ζάω);
Revelation 6:8
And I looked, and behold a pale horse: and his name that sat on him was Death, and Hell followed with him. And power was given unto them over the fourth part of the earth, to kill with sword, and with hunger, and with death, and with the beasts of the earth.
Greek words · 4
In this verse: χλωρὸς (chlōros), “pale”
Basic meaning: green. Strong’s: greenish, i.e. verdant, dun-colored.
KJV translates it as: green, pale
Word root: from the same as G5514 (Χλόη);
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
“Greek “chloros” (sickly green), representing death, judgment, and decay.”
In this verse: θάνατος (thanatos), “Death”
Basic meaning: death. Strong’s: (properly, an adjective used as a noun) death (literally or figuratively).
KJV translates it as: X deadly, (be…) death
Word root: from G2348 (θνήσκω);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“After the cross, Jesus declares total authority over Death and Hades.”
In this verse: ᾅδης (hadēs), “Hades”
Basic meaning: Hades. Strong’s: properly, unseen, i.e. "Hades" or the place (state) of departed souls.
KJV translates it as: grave, hell
Word root: from G1 (Α) (as negative particle) and G1492 (εἴδω);
Deeper meaning, from It is Finished!
“After the cross, Jesus declares total authority over Death and Hades.”
In this verse: ἐξουσία (exousia), “authority”
Basic meaning: authority. Strong’s: privilege, i.e. (subjectively) force, capacity, competency, freedom, or (objectively) mastery (concretely, magistrate, superhuman, potentate, token of control), delegated influence.
KJV translates it as: authority, jurisdiction, liberty, power, right, strength
Word root: from G1832 (ἔξεστι) (in the sense of ability);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“After the cross, Jesus declares total authority over Death and Hades.”
Revelation 6:9
And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of them that were slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they held:
Greek words · 2
In this verse: θυσιαστηρίου (thusiastēriou), “altar”
Basic meaning: altar. Strong’s: a place of sacrifice, i.e. an altar (special or genitive case, literal or figurative).
KJV translates it as: altar
Word root: from a derivative of G2378 (θυσία);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“From the blood of Abel unto the blood of Zacharias, which perished between the altar and the temple: verily I say unto you, It shall be required of this generation.””
In this verse: μαρτυρίαν (marturian), “testimony”
Basic meaning: testimony. Strong’s: evidence given (judicially or genitive case).
KJV translates it as: record, report, testimony, witness
Word root: from G3144 (μάρτυς);
Revelation 6:10
And they cried with a loud voice, saying, How long, O Lord, holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth?
Greek words · 3
In this verse: ἅγιος (hagios), “holy”
Basic meaning: holy. Strong’s: sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated).
KJV translates it as: (most) holy (one, thing), saint
Word root: from (an awful thing) (compare G53 (ἁγνός), G2282 (θάλπω));
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Holy Spirit shows both the inside (spiritual reality) and the outside (natural signs) of Jesus’ death.”
In this verse: ἀληθινός (alēthinos), “true”
Basic meaning: true. Strong’s: truthful.
KJV translates it as: true
Word root: from G227 (ἀληθής);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“The souls under the altar cry out: “How long, O Lord, holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on.”
In this verse: αἷμα (haima), “blood”
Basic meaning: blood. Strong’s: blood, literally (of men or animals), figuratively (the juice of grapes) or specially (the atoning blood of Christ); by implication, bloodshed, also kindred.
KJV translates it as: blood
Word root: of uncertain derivation;
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Jesus confirms that the righteous blood shed before the cross, from Abel to Zechariah was crying out for judgment and would be accounted in His generation.”
Revelation 6:11
And white robes were given unto every one of them; and it was said unto them, that they should rest yet for a little season, until their fellow servants also and their brethren, that should be killed as they were, should be fulfilled.
Greek words · 2
In this verse: στολὴ (stolē), “a robe”
Basic meaning: robe. Strong’s: equipment, i.e. (specially), a "stole" or long-fitting gown (as a mark of dignity).
KJV translates it as: long clothing (garment), (long) robe
Word root: from G4724 (στέλλω);
Text note: this word follows the modern critical text (NA28); the Textus Receptus behind the KJV reads differently here.
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Salvation and marriage supper go hand in hand, a prophetic picture of how God would robe His people in righteousness through Jesus, the bridegroom who came to the cross 'The Marriage."”
In this verse: λευκὴ (leukē), “white”
Basic meaning: white. Strong’s: white.
KJV translates it as: white
Word root: from ("light");
Text note: the Textus Receptus (behind the KJV) reads λευκαὶ (leukai) here; this card shows the modern critical text (NA28).
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“And he said to me, These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.””
Revelation 6:12
And I beheld when he had opened the sixth seal, and, lo, there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became as blood;
Greek words · 4
In this verse: σφραγῖδα (sphragida), “seal”
Basic meaning: seal. Strong’s: a signet (as fencing in or protecting from misappropriation); by implication, the stamp impressed (as a mark of privacy, or genuineness), literally or figuratively.
KJV translates it as: seal
Word root: probably strengthened from G5420 (φράσσω);
In this verse: μέλας (melas), “black”
Basic meaning: black. Strong’s: black.
KJV translates it as: black
Word root: apparently a primary word;
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Jesus the "Sun" became dark with sin for us "broken and need of Gods righteousness" Jesus lost His "Glory, hair turn black" and the Moon "The Bride of Jesus" as blood "Washed by the blood of Jesus"”
In this verse: τρίχινος (trichinos), “of hair”
Basic meaning: of hair. Strong’s: hairy, i.e. made of hair (mohair).
KJV translates it as: of hair
Word root: from G2359 (θρίξ);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Jesus the "Sun" became dark with sin for us "broken and need of Gods righteousness" Jesus lost His "Glory, hair turn black" and the Moon "The Bride of Jesus" as blood "Washed by the blood of Jesus"”
In this verse: αἷμα (haima), “blood”
Basic meaning: blood. Strong’s: blood, literally (of men or animals), figuratively (the juice of grapes) or specially (the atoning blood of Christ); by implication, bloodshed, also kindred.
KJV translates it as: blood
Word root: of uncertain derivation;
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Jesus the "Sun" became dark with sin for us "broken and need of Gods righteousness" Jesus lost His "Glory, hair turn black" and the Moon "The Bride of Jesus" as blood "Washed by the blood of Jesus"”
Revelation 6:13
And the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a fig tree casteth her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind.
Greek words · 2
In this verse: ἀστέρες (asteres), “stars”
Basic meaning: star. Strong’s: a star (as strown over the sky), literally or figuratively.
KJV translates it as: star
Word root: probably from the base of G4766 (στρώννυμι);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“The stars falling and figs dropping symbolize religious powers and unfaithful leaders losing their place (compare Revelation 12:4 , Matthew 24:29 ).”
In this verse: συκῆ (sukē), “a fig tree”
Basic meaning: fig tree. Strong’s: a fig-tree.
KJV translates it as: fig tree
Word root: from G4810 (σῦκον);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“The fig tree represents Israel under the old covenant, and Jesus is warning: time is running out.”
Revelation 6:14
And the heaven departed as a scroll when it is rolled together; and every mountain and island were moved out of their places.
Greek words · 2
In this verse: ἀπεχωρίσθη (apechōristhē), “departed”
Basic meaning: to separate from. Strong’s: to rend apart; reflexively, to separate.
KJV translates it as: depart (asunder)
Word root: from G575 (ἀπό) and G5563 (χωρίζω);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Revelation 6:14 describes “heaven departed as a scroll when it is rolled together.” This isn’t about the destruction of the universe but a symbolic picture of the old order passing away .”
In this verse: βιβλίον (biblion), “a scroll”
Basic meaning: scroll. Strong’s: a roll.
KJV translates it as: bill, book, scroll, writing
Word root: a diminutive of G976 (βίβλος);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Just as a scroll is rolled up when it’s finished being read, so the Old Covenant was being wrapped up at the cross.”
Revelation 6:15
And the kings of the earth, and the great men, and the rich men, and the chief captains, and the mighty men, and every bondman, and every free man, hid themselves in the dens and in the rocks of the mountains;
Greek words · 3
In this verse: μεγιστᾶνες (megistanes), “great ones”
Basic meaning: great man. Strong’s: grandees.
KJV translates it as: great men, lords
Word root: plural from G3176 (μέγιστος);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Joel 2:11 , “…the day of the LORD is great and very terrible; and who can abide it?””
In this verse: δοῦλος (doulos), “slave”
Basic meaning: slave. Strong’s: a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary; frequently, therefore in a qualified sense of subjection or subserviency).
KJV translates it as: bond(-man), servant
Word root: from G1210 (δέω);
In this verse: σπήλαια (spēlaia), “caves”
Basic meaning: cave. Strong’s: a cavern; by implication, a hiding-place or resort.
KJV translates it as: cave, den
Word root: neuter of a presumed derivative of (a grotto);
Revelation 6:16
And said to the mountains and rocks, Fall on us, and hide us from the face of him that sitteth on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb:
Greek words · 2
In this verse: ὀργῆς (orgēs), “wrath”
Basic meaning: wrath. Strong’s: properly, desire (as a reaching forth or excitement of the mind), i.e. (by analogy), violent passion (ire, or (justifiable) abhorrence); by implication punishment.
KJV translates it as: anger, indignation, vengeance, wrath
Word root: from G3713 (ὀρέγομαι);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Jesus great day of wrath was the cross.”
In this verse: ἀρνίου (arniou), “Lamb”
Basic meaning: lamb. Strong’s: a lambkin.
KJV translates it as: lamb
Word root: diminutive from G704 (ἀρήν);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
“Revelation 6:15–16 “And said to the mountains and rocks, Fall on us, and hide us from the face of him that sitteth on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb.””
Revelation 6:17
For the great day of his wrath is come; and who shall be able to stand?
Greek words · 1
In this verse: ὀργῆς (orgēs), “wrath”
Basic meaning: wrath. Strong’s: properly, desire (as a reaching forth or excitement of the mind), i.e. (by analogy), violent passion (ire, or (justifiable) abhorrence); by implication punishment.
KJV translates it as: anger, indignation, vengeance, wrath
Word root: from G3713 (ὀρέγομαι);
How the commentary on this verse explains it
““ Day of His Wrath” the Cross when Jesus bore wrath on the cross, but also executed judgment over sin, death, and the powers of darkness ( John 12:31, Colossians 2:15 ).”