Revelation 6:5

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

And 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)
And{G2532} when{G3753} he had opened{G455}{(G5656)} the third{G5154} seal{G4973}, I heard{G191}{(G5656)} the third{G5154} beast{G2226} say{G3004}{(G5723)}, Come{G2064}{(G5736)} and{G2532} see{G991}{(G5720)}. And{G2532} I beheld{G1492}{(G5627)}, and{G2532} lo{G2400}{(G5628)} a black{G3189} horse{G2462}; and{G2532} he that sat{G2521}{(G5740)} on{G1909} him{G846} had{G2192}{(G5723)} a pair of balances{G2218} in{G1722} his{G846} hand{G5495}.
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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