Read Full ChapterAnd when the Lamb opened the third seal, I heard the third living creature say, “Come!” Then I looked and saw a black horse, and its rider held in his hand a pair of scales.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
When he opened the third seal, I heard the third living creature saying, “Come and see!” And behold, a black horse, and he who sat on it had a balance in his hand.
World English Bible (WEB)
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Strong's King James
(5) When He opened the third seal, I heard the third living-creature say, "Come and see!" I looked and saw a black horse and the one sitting on it had yoke-scales in his hand.
The F.O.G
[5] When the Lamb broke the third seal, I heard the third living creature say, "Come!" I looked, and there was a black horse! Its rider held a pair of scales for measuring, symbolizing scarcity and rationing.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
And when he opened the third seal, I heard the third living creature saying, ‘Come and behold!’ and I saw, and lo, a black horse, and he who is sitting upon it is having a balance in his hand,
Young's Literal Translation
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