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Revelation 19:11: Meaning Explained

And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in...

What Does This Verse Mean?

John sees heaven open and a white horse appears. Sitting on it is Jesus, who is called Faithful and True. He judges and fights with fairness.

What’s Happening Here

Jesus appears on a white horse. He is ready to judge the world and fight against evil. A white horse is a symbol of victory and righteousness.

Key Words

righteousfair and good, doing what is right
judgeto decide who is right and who is wrong

Why It Matters

This verse reminds believers that ultimate justice and victory over evil belong to God, offering hope and assurance in a world filled with injustice and conflict.

Did You Know?

In ancient Roman culture, a general celebrating a major military victory would ride a white horse in his triumphal parade, making this a powerful symbol of Christ's ultimate conquest.

Word Study

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Andκαὶ
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I sawεἶδον
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heavenοὐρανὸν
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openedἀνεῳγμένον,
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beholdἰδού,
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horseἵππος
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a whiteλευκός
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he that satκαθήμενος
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uponἐπ'
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himαὐτὸν
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was calledκαλούμενος
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Faithfulπιστὸς
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Trueἀληθινός
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inἐν
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righteousnessδικαιοσύνῃ
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he doth judgeκρίνει
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make warπολεμεῖ
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