1. Revelation 6:2 (ESV)
  2. Exposition

What is a typical function of a horse in Scripture?

Revelation 6:2 (ESV)

2 And I looked, and behold, a white horse! And its rider had a bow, and a crown was given to him, and he came out conquering, and to conquer.

A horse in Scripture is a military instrument, taking its rider quickly into battle, and even fighting along with its rider.

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