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.”
King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations of Revelation 6:8

And I looked, and behold, a pale horse, & his name that sate on him was Death, and hell followed with him: and power was giuen vnto them, ouer the fourth part of the earth to kill with sword, & with hunger, and with death, and with the beastes of the earth.
- King James Version (1611) - Compare to scan of original Revelation chapter 6

I looked, and behold, an ashen horse; and he who sat on it had the name Death; and Hades was following with him. Authority was given to them over a fourth of the earth, to kill with sword and with famine and with pestilence and by the wild beasts of the earth.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And I saw, and behold, a pale horse: and he that sat upon him, his name was Death; and Hades followed with him. And there was given unto them authority over the fourth part of the earth, to kill with sword, and with famine, and with death, and by the wild beasts of the earth.
- American Standard Version (1901)

And I saw a grey horse, and the name of him who was seated on it was Death; and Hell came after him. And there was given to them authority over the fourth part of the earth, to put to destruction by the sword, and by taking away their food, and by death, and by the beasts of the earth.
- Basic English Bible

And I saw: and behold, a pale horse, and he that sat upon it, his name [was] Death, and hades followed with him; and authority was given to him over the fourth of the earth to slay with sword, and with hunger, and with death, and by the beasts of the earth.
- Darby Bible

And behold a pale horse, and he that sat upon him, his name was Death, and hell followed him. And power was given to him over the four parts of the earth, to kill with sword, with famine, and with death, and with the beasts of the earth.
- Douay Rheims Bible

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 to 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.
- Webster's Bible

I looked and a pale-colored horse appeared. Its rider's name was Death, and Hades came close behind him; and authority was given to them over the fourth part of the earth, to kill with the sword or with famine or pestilence or by means of the wild beasts of the earth.
- Weymouth Bible

And behold, a pale horse, and he who sat on it, his name was Death. Hades followed with him. Authority over one fourth of the earth, to kill with the sword, with famine, with death, and by the wild animals of the earth was given to him.
- World English Bible

And lo! a pale hors; and the name was Deth to hym that sat on hym, and helle suede hym. And power was youun to hym on foure partis of the erthe, for to sle with swerd, and with hungur, and with deth, and with beestis of the erthe.
- Wycliffe Bible

and I saw, and lo, a pale horse, and he who is sitting upon him -- his name is Death, and Hades doth follow with him, and there was given to them authority to kill, (over the fourth part of the land,) with sword, and with hunger, and with death, and by the beasts of the land.
- Youngs Literal Bible

Catherine's comment on 2014-12-15 23:15:09:

God is telling us He 's coming I am anticipating the end I only can pray I and my family will live with Jesus in paradise

robbie's comment on 2013-12-09 12:51:11:

I think this is a telling, of something that has repeated itself many times over, and will do so many times more... The possible meanings are endless, and trying to figure out things that has been revealed to John, by God himself, is as good as trying to fly without wings. It won't make sense just yet, but oneday, when our spirits are no longer trapped and binded by our bodies, our minds will roam as free as our soals, and everthing will be clear... Crystal clear.

Sherrel's comment on 2013-11-28 04:54:16:

The Pale horse is what is interesting to me for translation' depicts it the 'pale-green horse'. This is interesting to know that world wide climate control/ modification and the People and their policies are called 'Green'regarding are treading down and destroying People. Through GMO,vaccines, chem trails, Eugenics to name a few.

James Maxey's comment on 2012-08-25 17:21:45:

Read verse 2 chapter 6 of the only authorized Version of the King James Bible of 1611. It is not Revelation 6:8. He who does not speak the truth is traitor to the truth.

Susan Dalton's comment on 2012-02-08 21:32:30:

"...to kill with sword..." (Revelation 6:8)

I find it interesting that the word "sword" here is the same word used for sword in Revelation 1:16; Revelation 2:12,16; Revelation 19:15; and Revelation 19:21. ([Greek #4501 - in a James Strong concordance [cover and pages missing])

In other usages, #3162 is used for sword.

The #4501 is always referencing Jesus and the Word of God; whereas, #3162 seems to reference a physical sword.

Once in Hebrews 4:12, the #3162 is used saying the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword... So the word of God is being contrasted with a physical sword.
Also, in Ephesians 6:17 the #3162 is used; but, the sword we are told to take (the sword of the Spirit) is the Word of God.

I find it interesting that the sword in Revelation 6:8 is #4501.

Donna's comment on 2012-01-28 10:40:01:

The book of revelations is telling us to prepare for the coming wars & the second return of Jesus Christ. May the King of King be praised for He is worthy to be praised.

Aaron Kenney's comment on 2011-08-26 16:42:29:

I love this verse....

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