Revelation 6:2

Revelation 6:2 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

2I looked, and there before me was a white horse! Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he rode out as a conqueror bent on conquest.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

2I looked, and behold, a white horse, and the one who sat on it had a bow; and a crown was given to him, and he went out conquering and to conquer.
The Second Seal: War

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

2I looked, and behold, a white horse, and he who sat on it had a bow; and a crown was given to him, and he went out conquering and to conquer.
The Second Seal—War

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

2I looked, and behold, a 6:2 Some interpreters note that the rabbis said that if one sees a white horse in a dream, it is a good sign (Talmud). Jewish believers who heard these words being read in their church (see 1:3) probably would think that the vision indicated Israel would soon be freed from foreign domination. In the Roman world a white horse was a symbol of victory in battle. In this case the peace is deceptive because it will not be lasting. Other interpreters argue that the horseman represents the conquering Christ, as in 19:11.white horse [of victory] whose rider carried a 6:2 Without an arrow (if arrows are not to be assumed) the bow may symbolize a bloodless victory or conquest.bow; and a crown [of victory] was given to him, and he rode forth conquering and to conquer. [Ps 45:4, 5; Zech 1:8; 6:1-8]
The Second Seal—War

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

2So 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.
The Second Seal: War

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

2I looked, and there in front of me was a white horse! Its rider held a bow in his hands. He was given a crown. He rode out like a hero on his way to victory.

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