8 Bible Verses about Horses
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Then the [grapes in the] winepress were trampled on outside of the city and blood flowed out of the winepress as deep as the horses' bridles for a distance of one hundred and eighty-four [square] miles.
For we all make mistakes in many areas [of life]. If anyone does not make a mistake in what he says, he is a perfect person, capable of keeping a tight rein on his whole life also. Now if we put bits in the mouths of horses so that they will obey us, we can govern the direction of their entire bodies as well.
Then I saw heaven open, and there before me was a white horse whose rider was called "Faithful and True." And He [i.e., Christ] judges and wages war in a just way.
And I watched while the Lamb broke open one of the seven seals. Then I heard one of the four living beings saying in a thunderous voice [to the one on the white horse ?], "Come [out]." So, I looked, and before me [stood] a white horse, and the man riding on it had a bow. And he was given a crown, and he rode out as a conqueror [going out] to conquer [someone]. And when the Lamb broke open the second seal, I heard the second living being saying [to the one on the red horse ?], "Come [out]."read more.
Then another horse came out; it was a red one, and the man riding on it was given [the ability] to take peace from the earth so that people would kill one another. And he was given a large sword. And when the Lamb broke open the third seal, I heard the third living being saying [to the one on the black horse ?], "Come [out]." So, I looked and before me [stood] a black horse, and the man riding on it had a pair of scales in his hand. And I heard what sounded like a voice coming from among the four living beings, saying, "A quart [measure] of wheat sells for a day's pay [Note: This amount would be $60-$84 in 1994, based on one day of a farm laborer's wages. See Matt. 20:2]; three quart measures of barley sell for a day's pay; but do not damage the [olive] oil and wine [i.e., the orchards and vineyards]. And when the Lamb broke open the fourth seal, I heard the fourth living being saying [to the one on the pale green horse ?], "Come [out]." So, I looked and before me [stood] a pale green horse, and the name of the man riding on it was "Death," and the unseen place of departed spirits followed along behind him. And they were [both] given authority over one fourth of the earth, to kill people with swords, with famine, with terrible judgments and by wild animals of the earth.
And this is how the horses and their riders looked in the vision: They had on their chests fire[-red], [smoke-]blue and sulphur[-yellow] armor plate, and the horses' heads were like lions' heads. And fire, smoke and sulphur proceeded out of their mouths.
And the armies in heaven, dressed in expensive, white, clean linen, followed Him, [riding] on white horses.
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Agriculture or husbandry » Beasts used in » Horses
Animals » Names of » Horses
Chariots » Drawn by » Horses
Commerce » Articles of » Horses
[No one buys their] cinnamon, spices, incense, myrrh, frankincense, wine, [olive] oil, flour and wheat. [No one buys their] cattle, sheep, horses, wagons, or the bodies and souls [i.e., the very lives] of people [i.e., slaves used for all purposes].
Horses » Colors of, mentioned » White
So, I looked, and before me [stood] a white horse, and the man riding on it had a bow. And he was given a crown, and he rode out as a conqueror [going out] to conquer [someone].
Horses » Colors of, mentioned » Red
Then another horse came out; it was a red one, and the man riding on it was given [the ability] to take peace from the earth so that people would kill one another. And he was given a large sword.
Horses » Described as » Swift
Horses » Illustrative of » Beauty of the church
Horses » Sold in fairs and markets
[No one buys their] cinnamon, spices, incense, myrrh, frankincense, wine, [olive] oil, flour and wheat. [No one buys their] cattle, sheep, horses, wagons, or the bodies and souls [i.e., the very lives] of people [i.e., slaves used for all purposes].
Horses » Numbers of, kept for war
Horses » Colors of, mentioned » Grisled
Horses » Colors of, mentioned » Black
Horses » Colors of, mentioned » Bay
Horses » Used for » Conveying posts, &c
Horses » Kings and princes rode on
Horses » Often suffered » In battle
Horses » Used for » Mounting calvary
Horses » Fed on grain and herbs
Horses » Described as » Strong
Horses » The jews » Condemned for trusting to
Horses » Used for » Drawing chariots
Horses » Used for » Bearing burdens
Horses » Loud snorting of, alluded to
Horses » Described as » Warlike in disposition
Horses » Vanity of trusting to
Horses » Governed by bit and bridle
Now if we put bits in the mouths of horses so that they will obey us, we can govern the direction of their entire bodies as well.
Horses » Described as » Fierce and impetuous
Horses » Described as » Fearless
Inscriptions » Holiness » to the lord » Engraved » Horses » Bells
Kings » Forbidden to multiply » Horses
Protection » Not to be found in » Horses
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Riding Horses
Acts 23:24And he [also] requested that they furnish animals for Paul to ride so he could be brought safely to Felix, the governor.
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