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Its rider was named Death, and Hades was following close behind him. They were given power over a fourth of the earth to kill by sword, famine and plague, and by the wild beasts of the earth. <a href="/nlt/revelation/6.htm">New Living Translation</a> I looked up and saw a horse whose color was pale green. Its rider was named Death, and his companion was the Grave. These two were given authority over one-fourth of the earth, to kill with the sword and famine and disease and wild animals. <a href="/esv/revelation/6.htm">English Standard Version</a> And I looked, and behold, a pale horse! And its rider’s name was Death, and Hades followed him. And they were given authority over a fourth of the earth, to kill with sword and with famine and with pestilence and by wild beasts of the earth. <a href="/bsb/revelation/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then I looked and saw a pale green horse. Its rider’s name was Death, and Hades followed close behind. And they were given authority over a fourth of the earth, to kill by sword, by famine, by plague, and by the beasts of the earth. <a href="/blb/revelation/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And I looked, and behold, a pale horse, and the one sitting on it, the name of him was Death, and Hades was following with him; and authority was given to them over the fourth of the earth, to kill with sword, and with famine, and with plague, and by the beasts of the earth. <a href="/kjv/revelation/6.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/revelation/6.htm">New King James Version</a> So I looked, and behold, a pale horse. And the name of him who sat on it was Death, and Hades followed with him. And power was given to them over a fourth of the earth, to kill with sword, with hunger, with death, and by the beasts of the earth. <a href="/nasb_/revelation/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> I looked, and behold, an ashen horse; and the one 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 famine, and plague, and by the wild animals of the earth. <a href="/nasb/revelation/6.htm">NASB 1995</a> 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. <a href="/nasb77/revelation/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And I looked, and behold, an ashen horse; and he who sat on it had the name Death; and Hades was following with him. And 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. <a href="/lsb/revelation/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then I looked, and behold, a pale horse; and he who sits 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. <a href="/amp/revelation/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a> So I looked, and behold, an ashen (pale greenish gray) horse [like a corpse, representing death and pestilence]; and its rider’s name was Death; and Hades (the realm of the dead) was following with him. They were given authority and power over a fourth part of the earth, to kill with the sword and with famine and with plague (pestilence, disease) and by the wild beasts of the earth. <a href="/csb/revelation/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> And I looked, and there was a pale green horse. Its rider was named Death, and Hades was following after him. They were given authority over a fourth of the earth, to kill by the sword, by famine, by plague, and by the wild animals of the earth. <a href="/hcsb/revelation/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> And I looked, and there was a pale green horse. The horseman on it was named Death, and Hades was following after him. Authority was given to them over a fourth of the earth, to kill by the sword, by famine, by plague, and by the wild animals of the earth. <a href="/asv/revelation/6.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/cev/revelation/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Then I saw a pale green horse. Its rider was named Death, and Death's Kingdom followed close behind. They were given power over one fourth of the earth, and they could kill its people with swords, famines, diseases, and wild animals. <a href="/erv/revelation/6.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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. <a href="/gwt/revelation/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> I looked, and there was a pale horse, and its rider's name was Death. Hell followed him. They were given power over one-fourth of the earth to kill people using wars, famines, plagues, and the wild animals on the earth. <a href="/gnt/revelation/6.htm">Good News Translation</a> I looked, and there was a pale-colored horse. Its rider was named Death, and Hades followed close behind. They were given authority over one fourth of the earth, to kill by means of war, famine, disease, and wild animals. <a href="/isv/revelation/6.htm">International Standard Version</a> I looked, and there was a pale green horse! Its rider's name was Death, and Hades followed him. They were given authority over one-fourth of the earth to kill people using wars, famines, plagues, and the wild animals of the earth. <a href="/msb/revelation/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then I saw a pale green horse. Its rider?s name was Death, and Hades followed close behind. And they were given authority over a fourth of the earth, to kill by sword, by famine, by plague, and by the beasts of the earth. <a href="/net/revelation/6.htm">NET Bible</a> So I looked and here came a pale green horse! The name of the one who rode it was Death, and Hades followed right behind. They were given authority over a fourth of the earth, to kill its population with the sword, famine, and disease, and by the wild animals of the earth. <a href="/nheb/revelation/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And I looked, and suddenly there was a pale horse, and he who sat on it, his name was Death. Hell 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. <a href="/wbt/revelation/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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. <a href="/wey/revelation/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> 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. <a href="/web/revelation/6.htm">World English Bible</a> And behold, a pale horse, and the name of he who sat on it 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. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/revelation/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And I saw, and behold, a pale horse, and he who is sitting on him—his name is Death, and Hades follows with him, and there was given to them authority to kill over the fourth part of the earth with sword, and with hunger, and with death, and by the beasts of the earth. <a href="/blb/revelation/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And I looked, and behold, a pale horse, and the one sitting on it, the name of him was Death, and Hades was following with him; and authority was given to them over the fourth of the earth, to kill with sword, and with famine, and with plague, and by the beasts of the earth. <a href="/ylt/revelation/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 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. <a href="/slt/revelation/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And I saw, and behold a pale horse: and he sitting above him the name to him Death, and Hades follows with him. And power was given to them to kill upon the fourth of the earth, with sword, and by famine, and by death, and by wild beasts of the earth.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/revelation/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> 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. <a href="/cpdv/revelation/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And behold, a pale horse. And he who was sitting upon it, his name was Death, and Hell was following him. And authority was given to him over the four parts of the earth, to destroy by the sword, by famine, and by death, and by the creatures of the earth. <a href="/nabre/revelation/6.htm">New American Bible</a> I looked, and there was a pale green horse. Its rider was named Death, and Hades accompanied him. They were given authority over a quarter of the earth, to kill with sword, famine, and plague, and by means of the beasts of the earth. <a href="/nrsvce/revelation/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> I looked and there was a pale green horse! Its rider’s name was Death, and Hades followed with him; they were given authority over a fourth of the earth, to kill with sword, famine, and pestilence, and by the wild animals of the earth.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/revelation/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And I looked, and beheld a pale horse; and the name of him who sat on him was Death, and Hell followed after him. And power was given him over the fourth part of the earth, to kill with sword, and with famine, and with death, and with the wild beasts of the earth. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/revelation/6.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And I saw a pale horse, and the name of him who sat upon it was Death, and Sheol joined him and authority was given to him over a fourth of The Earth to kill with the sword, with starvation, with Death, and by the animals of The Earth.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/revelation/6.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And I saw, and behold, a pale horse; and the name of him that sat upon him was Death: and Hades followed with him. And authority was given to him over the fourth part of the earth, to kill with the sword, and with famine, and with death, and with the beasts of the earth.<CM> <a href="/godbey/revelation/6.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And I saw, and behold a livid horse: and the one sitting on him, to him the name was Death, and Hades followed along with him: and power was given unto them over the fourth part of the earth, to slay with the sword, and with famine, and with death, and with the wild beasts of the earth. <a href="/haweis/revelation/6.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And I looked, and lo! a pale coloured horse, and one sat on it, whose name was Death, and the grave followed after him: and power was given to them to kill the fourth part of the earth with the sword, and with famine, and with death, and with the wild beasts of the earth.<CM> <a href="/mace/revelation/6.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and I looked, and there was a pale horse; the name of him that sat thereon was DEATH, and the Grave followed with him: and power was given to them, over the fourth part of the land to kill with sword, with famine, with pestilence, and with wild beasts. <a href="/wey/revelation/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> 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. <a href="/worrell/revelation/6.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And I saw, and behold, a pale horse; and he that sat on him, his name was Death; and Hades was following with him. And there was given to 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. <a href="/worsley/revelation/6.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And I saw, and behold a pale horse, and the name of him that sat upon it was Death, and Hades followed him: and power was given them to slay a fourth part of the earth, by sword, and by famine, and by pestilence, and by wild beasts. <a href="/parallel/revelation/6-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LJfD7KQcx0I?start=1272" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/revelation/6.htm">The Fourth Seal: Death</a> 7And when the Lamb opened the fourth seal, I heard the voice of the fourth living creature say, “Come!” 8<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">Then</a> <a href="/greek/3708.htm" title="3708: eidon (V-AIA-1S) -- Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.">I looked</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2400.htm" title="2400: idou (V-AMA-2S) -- See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo!">saw</a> <a href="/greek/5515.htm" title="5515: chlōros (Adj-NMS) -- Green, pale green. From the same as Chloe; greenish, i.e. Verdant, dun-colored.">a pale green</a> <a href="/greek/2462.htm" title="2462: hippos (N-NMS) -- A horse. Of uncertain affinity; a horse.">horse.</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">Its rider’s</a> <a href="/greek/2521.htm" title="2521: kathēmenos (V-PPM/P-NMS) -- To sit, be seated, enthroned; I dwell, reside. From kata; and hemai; to sit down; figuratively, to remain, reside."></a> <a href="/greek/1883.htm" title="1883: epanō (Prep) -- From epi and ano; up above, i.e. Over or on."></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/3686.htm" title="3686: onoma (N-NNS) -- Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a name.">name</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: HO (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2288.htm" title="2288: Thanatos (N-NMS) -- Death, physical or spiritual. From thnesko; death.">was Death,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/86.htm" title="86: hadēs (N-NMS) -- Hades, the unseen world. Properly, unseen, i.e. Hades or the place of departed souls.">Hades</a> <a href="/greek/190.htm" title="190: ēkolouthei (V-IIA-3S) -- To accompany, attend, follow. Properly, to be in the same way with, i.e. To accompany.">followed</a> <a href="/greek/3326.htm" title="3326: met’ (Prep) -- (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. ">close behind.</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autois (PPro-DM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">they</a> <a href="/greek/1325.htm" title="1325: edothē (V-AIP-3S) -- To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.">were given</a> <a href="/greek/1849.htm" title="1849: exousia (N-NFS) -- From exesti; privilege, i.e. force, capacity, competency, freedom, or mastery, delegated influence.">authority</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">over</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5067.htm" title="5067: tetarton (Adj-ANS) -- Fourth. Ordinal from tessares; fourth.">a fourth</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/1093.htm" title="1093: gēs (N-GFS) -- Contracted from a primary word; soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe.">earth,</a> <a href="/greek/615.htm" title="615: apokteinai (V-ANA) -- To put to death, kill; fig: I abolish. From apo and kteino; to kill outright; figuratively, to destroy.">to kill</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">by</a> <a href="/greek/4501.htm" title="4501: rhomphaia (N-DFS) -- A sword, scimitar; fig: war, piercing grief. Probably of foreign origin; a sabre, i.e. A long and broad cutlass.">sword,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">by</a> <a href="/greek/3042.htm" title="3042: limō (N-DMS) -- A famine, hunger. Probably from leipo; a scarcity of food.">famine,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">by</a> <a href="/greek/2288.htm" title="2288: thanatō (N-DMS) -- Death, physical or spiritual. From thnesko; death.">plague,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/5259.htm" title="5259: hypo (Prep) -- A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when)."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GNP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">by the</a> <a href="/greek/2342.htm" title="2342: thēriōn (N-GNP) -- Properly: a wild beast, hence: any animal; met: a brute. Diminutive from the same as thera; a dangerous animal.">beasts</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/1093.htm" title="1093: gēs (N-GFS) -- Contracted from a primary word; soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe.">earth.</a> 9And when the Lamb opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain for the word of God and for the testimony they had upheld.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/ezekiel/14-21.htm">Ezekiel 14:21</a> For this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘How much worse will it be when I send against Jerusalem My four dire judgments—sword, famine, wild beasts, and plague—in order to cut off from it both man and beast? <a href="/zechariah/6-3.htm">Zechariah 6:3-5</a> the third white horses, and the fourth dappled horses—all of them strong. / So I inquired of the angel who was speaking with me, “What are these, my lord?” / And the angel told me, “These are the four spirits of heaven, going forth from their station before the Lord of all the earth. <a href="/matthew/24-7.htm">Matthew 24:7-8</a> Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places. / All these are the beginning of birth pains. <a href="/leviticus/26-22.htm">Leviticus 26:22</a> I will send wild animals against you to rob you of your children, destroy your livestock, and reduce your numbers, until your roads lie desolate. <a href="/jeremiah/15-2.htm">Jeremiah 15:2-3</a> If they ask you, ‘Where shall we go?’ you are to tell them that this is what the LORD says: ‘Those destined for death, to death; those destined for the sword, to the sword; those destined for famine, to famine; and those destined for captivity, to captivity.’ / I will appoint over them four kinds of destroyers, declares the LORD: the sword to kill, the dogs to drag away, and the birds of the air and beasts of the earth to devour and destroy. <a href="/deuteronomy/32-24.htm">Deuteronomy 32:24</a> They will be wasted from hunger and ravaged by pestilence and bitter plague; I will send the fangs of wild beasts against them, with the venom of vipers that slither in the dust. <a href="/ezekiel/5-12.htm">Ezekiel 5:12</a> A third of your people will die by plague or be consumed by famine within you, a third will fall by the sword outside your walls, and a third I will scatter to every wind and unleash a sword behind them. <a href="/jeremiah/14-12.htm">Jeremiah 14:12</a> Although they may fast, I will not listen to their cry; although they may offer burnt offerings and grain offerings, I will not accept them. Instead, I will finish them off by sword and famine and plague.” <a href="/2_kings/17-25.htm">2 Kings 17:25-26</a> Now when the settlers first lived there, they did not worship the LORD, so He sent lions among them, which killed some of them. / So they spoke to the king of Assyria, saying, “The peoples that you have removed and placed in the cities of Samaria do not know the requirements of the God of the land. Because of this, He has sent lions among them, which are indeed killing them off.” <a href="/hosea/13-14.htm">Hosea 13:14</a> I will ransom them from the power of Sheol; I will redeem them from Death. Where, O Death, are your plagues? Where, O Sheol, is your sting? Compassion is hidden from My eyes. <a href="/isaiah/24-6.htm">Isaiah 24:6</a> Therefore a curse has consumed the earth, and its inhabitants must bear the guilt; the earth’s dwellers have been burned, and only a few survive. <a href="/luke/21-11.htm">Luke 21:11</a> There will be great earthquakes, famines, and pestilences in various places, along with fearful sights and great signs from heaven. <a href="/ezekiel/33-27.htm">Ezekiel 33:27</a> Tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘As surely as I live, those in the ruins will fall by the sword, those in the open field I will give to be devoured by wild animals, and those in the strongholds and caves will die by plague. <a href="/jeremiah/16-4.htm">Jeremiah 16:4</a> “They will die from deadly diseases. They will not be mourned or buried, but will lie like dung on the ground. They will be finished off by sword and famine, and their corpses will become food for the birds of the air and beasts of the earth.” <a href="/isaiah/66-16.htm">Isaiah 66:16</a> For by fire and by His sword, the LORD will execute judgment on all flesh, and many will be slain by the LORD.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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.pale.<a href="/zechariah/6-3.htm">Zechariah 6:3</a> And in the third chariot white horses; and in the fourth chariot grisled and bay horses.was Death.<a href="/revelation/20-13.htm">Revelation 20:13,14</a> And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works… <a href="/isaiah/25-8.htm">Isaiah 25:8</a> He will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord GOD will wipe away tears from off all faces; and the rebuke of his people shall he take away from off all the earth: for the LORD hath spoken it.<a href="/hosea/13-14.htm">Hosea 13:14</a> I will ransom them from the power of the grave; I will redeem them from death: O death, I will be thy plagues; O grave, I will be thy destruction: repentance shall be hid from mine eyes.unto them.<a href="/revelation/8-7.htm">Revelation 8:7-12</a> The first angel sounded, and there followed hail and fire mingled with blood, and they were cast upon the earth: and the third part of trees was burnt up, and all green grass was burnt up… <a href="/revelation/9-15.htm">Revelation 9:15,18</a> And the four angels were loosed, which were prepared for an hour, and a day, and a month, and a year, for to slay the third part of men… <a href="/revelation/12-4.htm">Revelation 12:4</a> And his tail drew the third part of the stars of heaven, and did cast them to the earth: and the dragon stood before the woman which was ready to be delivered, for to devour her child as soon as it was born.kill.<a href="/leviticus/26-22.htm">Leviticus 26:22-33</a> I will also send wild beasts among you, which shall rob you of your children, and destroy your cattle, and make you few in number; and your high ways shall be desolate… <a href="/jeremiah/15-2.htm">Jeremiah 15:2,3</a> And it shall come to pass, if they say unto thee, Whither shall we go forth? then thou shalt tell them, Thus saith the LORD; Such as are for death, to death; and such as are for the sword, to the sword; and such as are for the famine, to the famine; and such as are for the captivity, to the captivity… <a href="/jeremiah/16-4.htm">Jeremiah 16:4,16</a> They shall die of grievous deaths; they shall not be lamented; neither shall they be buried; but they shall be as dung upon the face of the earth: and they shall be consumed by the sword, and by famine; and their carcases shall be meat for the fowls of heaven, and for the beasts of the earth… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/jude/1-10.htm">Animals</a> <a href="/revelation/6-5.htm">Appeared</a> <a href="/revelation/2-27.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/revelation/6-6.htm">Beasts</a> <a href="/revelation/5-1.htm">Close</a> <a href="/revelation/5-12.htm">Death</a> <a href="/revelation/6-4.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/romans/8-35.htm">Famine</a> <a href="/jude/1-11.htm">Followed</a> <a href="/jude/1-18.htm">Following</a> <a href="/revelation/6-7.htm">Fourth</a> <a href="/revelation/1-18.htm">Hades</a> <a href="/revelation/1-18.htm">Hell</a> <a href="/revelation/6-5.htm">Horse</a> <a href="/philippians/4-12.htm">Hunger</a> <a href="/revelation/6-4.htm">Kill</a> <a href="/1_john/5-3.htm">Means</a> <a href="/nahum/2-10.htm">Pale</a> <a href="/revelation/1-9.htm">Part</a> <a href="/acts/24-5.htm">Pestilence</a> <a href="/revelation/6-4.htm">Power</a> <a href="/revelation/6-5.htm">Sat</a> <a href="/revelation/6-4.htm">Sword</a> <a href="/jude/1-13.htm">Wild</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/1-24.htm">Animals</a> <a href="/revelation/7-9.htm">Appeared</a> <a href="/revelation/9-3.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/revelation/7-11.htm">Beasts</a> <a href="/revelation/8-3.htm">Close</a> <a href="/revelation/6-9.htm">Death</a> <a href="/revelation/6-10.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/revelation/18-8.htm">Famine</a> <a href="/revelation/8-1.htm">Followed</a> <a href="/revelation/19-14.htm">Following</a> <a href="/revelation/8-12.htm">Fourth</a> <a href="/revelation/20-13.htm">Hades</a> <a href="/revelation/20-13.htm">Hell</a> <a href="/revelation/9-16.htm">Horse</a> <a href="/revelation/7-16.htm">Hunger</a> <a href="/revelation/9-5.htm">Kill</a> <a href="/revelation/9-19.htm">Means</a> <a href="/leviticus/13-21.htm">Pale</a> <a href="/revelation/8-7.htm">Part</a> <a href="/revelation/18-8.htm">Pestilence</a> <a href="/revelation/7-2.htm">Power</a> <a href="/revelation/9-17.htm">Sat</a> <a href="/revelation/13-10.htm">Sword</a> <a href="/revelation/11-7.htm">Wild</a><div class="vheading2">Revelation 6</div>1. <a href="/revelation/6-1.htm">The First Seal: Rider on White Horse</a> 3. <a href="/revelation/6-3.htm">The Second Seal: War</a> 5. <a href="/revelation/6-5.htm">The Third Seal: Famine</a> 7. <a href="/revelation/6-7.htm">The Fourth Seal: Death</a> 9. <a href="/revelation/6-9.htm">The Fifth Seal: Martyrs</a> 12. <a href="/revelation/6-12.htm">The Sixth Seal: Terror</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/revelation/6.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/revelation/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/revelation/6.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Then I looked and saw a pale green horse. The color of the horse, often translated as "pale" or "ashen," is derived from the Greek word "chloros," which can mean greenish or pale. This color symbolizes death and decay, reflecting the grim nature of the rider. In biblical symbolism, horses often represent power and movement, and the color here indicates a sickly, deathly presence. The vision of the horse is part of the opening of the fourth seal, a continuation of the apocalyptic imagery that began with the first seal in <a href="/revelation/6.htm">Revelation 6:1</a>.Its rider’s name was Death, The rider is explicitly named Death, personifying the inevitable end of life. This is a rare instance in the Bible where death is personified, emphasizing its power and reach. In the context of Revelation, Death is not just a natural end but a force unleashed upon the earth as part of divine judgment. This aligns with the biblical theme that death entered the world through sin (<a href="/romans/5-12.htm">Romans 5:12</a>) and is the last enemy to be destroyed (<a href="/1_corinthians/15-26.htm">1 Corinthians 15:26</a>).and Hades followed close behind. Hades, in Greek mythology, is the realm of the dead, akin to Sheol in Hebrew thought. Here, Hades is depicted as following Death, suggesting that as people die, they enter this realm. This imagery underscores the comprehensive nature of the judgment, where not only physical death occurs but also a spiritual consequence. The pairing of Death and Hades is seen elsewhere in Revelation (<a href="/revelation/1-18.htm">Revelation 1:18, 20</a>:13-14), highlighting their temporary dominion until the final judgment.And they were given authority over a fourth of the earth, The phrase indicates a limited but significant scope of authority, suggesting that the judgment is severe but not total. The fraction "a fourth" implies a partial judgment, allowing for repentance and the continuation of God's redemptive plan. This limitation reflects God's mercy even in judgment, as seen in other biblical instances where God restrains total destruction (<a href="/genesis/18-32.htm">Genesis 18:32</a>).to kill by sword, by famine, by plague, and by the beasts of the earth. These four methods of death are reminiscent of the covenant curses found in <a href="/leviticus/26.htm">Leviticus 26</a> and <a href="/deuteronomy/28.htm">Deuteronomy 28</a>, where disobedience leads to such calamities. The sword represents war and violence, famine indicates scarcity and economic collapse, plague suggests disease and pestilence, and beasts imply chaos and danger from nature. These judgments echo the Old Testament prophets, such as <a href="/ezekiel/14-21.htm">Ezekiel 14:21</a>, where similar judgments are described. They serve as a call to repentance and a reminder of the consequences of sin, aligning with the broader biblical narrative of God's justice and mercy.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/pale_horse.htm">Pale Horse</a> Represents death and destruction. The Greek word for "pale" is "chloros," which can mean a greenish or pale color, often associated with sickness or decay. 2. <a href="/topical/r/rider_named_death.htm">Rider Named Death</a> Symbolizes the inevitable end of life. Death is personified here, indicating its active role in the events described. 3. <a href="/topical/h/hades.htm">Hades</a> Follows Death, representing the grave or the realm of the dead. In Greek mythology, Hades is the god of the underworld, but in this context, it signifies the place where the dead reside. 4. <a href="/topical/a/authority_over_a_fourth_of_the_earth.htm">Authority Over a Fourth of the Earth</a> Indicates a significant but not total impact, suggesting a partial judgment or calamity affecting a large portion of humanity. 5. <a href="/topical/m/means_of_death.htm">Means of Death</a> Sword, famine, plague, and beasts of the earth are the tools used by Death and Hades, representing various forms of divine judgment and natural calamities.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_reality_of_judgment.htm">The Reality of Judgment</a> <a href="/revelation/6-8.htm">Revelation 6:8</a> reminds us of the reality of divine judgment. It serves as a sobering reminder of the consequences of sin and the need for repentance. <a href="/topical/t/the_sovereignty_of_god.htm">The Sovereignty of God</a> Despite the chaos and destruction, God remains sovereign. The authority given to Death and Hades is limited, indicating that God is in control of all events. <a href="/topical/h/hope_in_christ.htm">Hope in Christ</a> While the passage depicts grim realities, believers can find hope in Christ, who has overcome death and offers eternal life. <a href="/topical/u/urgency_of_the_gospel.htm">Urgency of the Gospel</a> The impending judgment underscores the urgency of sharing the Gospel. Believers are called to be witnesses, warning others of the coming judgment and offering the hope of salvation. <a href="/topical/p/preparation_for_end_times.htm">Preparation for End Times</a> Christians are encouraged to live with an eternal perspective, preparing spiritually for the end times by growing in faith and holiness.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_revelation_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Revelation 6</a> <a href="/q/what_do_the_seals,_trumpets,_bowls_mean.htm">What do the Seven Seals, Trumpets, and Bowls signify?</a> <a href="/q/did_god_create_hell.htm">Did God create the realm known as hell?</a> <a href="/q/how_do_zechariah's_and_revelation's_horses_align.htm">How can the vision of four horses (Zechariah 6:1–8) be harmonized with the four horsemen described in Revelation 6:1–8? </a> <a href="/q/evidence_of_1_4_world_dying_from_plagues.htm">Revelation 6:7-8--Is there any historical or archaeological evidence supporting an event where a quarter of the world's population died from pestilence, famine, and wild beasts?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/revelation/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 8. - And I looked; I saw. The usual expression drawing attention to a new sight or fresh phase of the vision (see on Revelation 4:1; ver. 2, etc.). And behold a pale horse. Pale (χλωρός, "greenish-white, livid"); the colour of one stricken with disease or death, or moved with emotions of terror. The same word is used of the green grass in <a href="/revelation/8-7.htm">Revelation 8:7</a> and in <a href="/mark/6-39.htm">Mark 6:39</a>, and of the vegetation in <a href="/revelation/9-4.htm">Revelation 9:4</a>; but, applied to man, it is generally connected with terror, disease, or death. The Greek poets use it as an epithet of fear, and Thucydides thus describes the colour of persons affected by the plague. And his name that sat on him was Death, and Hell followed with him. The preposition differs from that used in the preceding verses: it is here ἐπάνω,"above," not ἐπί, "upon." And he who was sitting above him, his name [was] Death. Here we have it plainly stated that the vision is a personification of Death - death in general, death in any and every way, as indicated in the latter part of the verse. This supports the view taken of the first three visions of the seals (see on ver. 2). Hades follows with Death, not as a separate infliction, but as the necessary complement of Death in the completion of the vision, swallowing up and guarding, as it were, those seized by the latter. Death is personified in a similar way in <a href="/psalms/49-14.htm">Psalm 49:14</a>, "Like sheep they are laid in the grave; death shall feed on them;" and Hades in <a href="/isaiah/14-9.htm">Isaiah 14:9</a>, "Hell from beneath is moved for thee to meet thee at thy coming." The two are also conjoined in <a href="/revelation/1-18.htm">Revelation 1:18</a>, "The keys of hell and of death;" and in <a href="/revelation/20-13.htm">Revelation 20:13, 14</a>, "Death and hell delivered up the dead." Hades cannot signify the place of torment, as Hengstenberg thinks, since these trials are to be inflicted on Christians, not on the wicked merely. Nor is it consonant with the context to suppose (as Ebrard) that Hades signifies "the dwellers in Hades." And power was given unto them. The reading "them" is supported by A, C, [P], א, n 17, 49 (1.40 e sil) Andreas; while B and the Vulgate read αὺτῷ, "him." The context shows that both are intended. Over the fourth part of the earth. There is a general consensus of opinion that this expression betokens a part of mankind. Why the fourth part is selected is difficult to say. Alford suggests that a reference is intended to the four first seals, each one of which embraces in its action a portion of mankind. But the first seal can hardly be interpreted in this way. Probably the intention is to denote that a part of mankind must be afflicted in this particular way, though no definite proportion is signified. In other words, the second, third, and fourth seals depict troubles which Christians and all mankind will have to undergo; some being afflicted more especially in one way, others in another. The troubles mentioned are not an exhaustive catalogue, but are typical of all sorrows; the selection being probably prompted by the Old Testament passages quoted below, viz. <a href="/leviticus/26-23.htm">Leviticus 26:23-26</a>; <a href="/2_samuel/24-13.htm">2 Samuel 24:13</a>; and <a href="/ezekiel/14-21.htm">Ezekiel 14:21</a>. "The fourth part" is an expression found only in this passage. Zullig agrees with Alford in the explanation given above; Hengstenberg, and somewhat similarly Volkmar, think it denotes the partial character of this judgment. Elliott, with very little reason, follows the Vulgate reading, "over the four parts of the earth;" Isaac Williams also thinks the judgment is universal, since that is the idea that the number four signifies, which, however, is a different thing from a fourth part. To kill with sword, and with hunger, and with death, and with the beasts of the earth. The passage is another example of the influence of the prophecy of Ezekiel upon the composition of the Apocalypse. In <a href="/ezekiel/14-21.htm">Ezekiel 14:21</a> the "four sore judgments" are "the sword, and the famine, and the noisome beast, and the pestilence? This indicates the signification of θανάτῳ in this place; viz. death by pestilence, not, as in the preceding passage, death in any form (comp. <a href="/leviticus/26-23.htm">Leviticus 26:23-26</a>, where the judgments threatened are the sword, pestilence, and famine. Cf. also the alternative punishments of David (<a href="/2_samuel/24-13.htm">2 Samuel 24:13</a>); also 2 Esdras 15:5 4 Esdr. 15:5, "the sword, and hunger, and death, and destruction"). The wild beasts of the earth (θηρίων) is very probably a reference to the death of many Christians in the pagan amphitheatres; though the meaning is not necessarily restricted to this form of death. Those to whom the Apocalypse was first addressed would irresistibly be reminded of our Lord's words in <a href="/matthew/24-7.htm">Matthew 24:7, 13</a>, "Nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places... But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved." It is as though St. John echoed the words of our Lord, "These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled which were written in the Law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me" (<a href="/luke/24-44.htm">Luke 24:44</a>); and would say, "I am commissioned to relate these visions of the present and future trials of all in the world, which, however, have been already foretold you by our blessed Lord himself." While, therefore, this passage may be understood literally, since doubtless the Church has suffered all these afflictions at different times, in different members of her body, yet we must understand these four typical judgments to be representative of trouble in all its forms; the fourfold character pointing to its universal nature (see on Revelation 5:9). This has led many writers to see in these inflictions trials of a spiritual nature - a view which may well be included in the proper application, but must not be pressed to the exclusion of any other more literal interpretation. We may thus sum up the results of our investigation of these eight verses. They relate the circumstances attending the opening of the first four seals, and doubtless typify various phases of the trials which are permitted by God to afflict Christians on earth in common with all mankind. Each of the four visions is preceded by the invitation of one of the four living beings, which are representative of creation; and a second feature common to these four visions is the appearance of a rider as the personification of the idea set forth. (1) The visions open with a personification of Christianity, and an assurance of the ultimate victory which it will gain over the powers of the world. (2) Then appears a vision of war, as one of the typical troubles of mankind, which will ultimately be overcome by the triumph of Christianity. (3) Next follows famine with all its attendant evils, though it is not permitted to extend to the extremity of the extirpation of mankind. . . . <a href="/commentaries/revelation/6-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Then Καὶ (Kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. I looked εἶδον (eidon) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3708.htm">Strong's 3708: </a> Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. saw ἰδοὺ (idou) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2400.htm">Strong's 2400: </a> See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo! a pale χλωρός (chlōros) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5515.htm">Strong's 5515: </a> Green, pale green. From the same as Chloe; greenish, i.e. Verdant, dun-colored. horse. ἵππος (hippos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2462.htm">Strong's 2462: </a> A horse. Of uncertain affinity; a horse. Its rider’s ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. name ὄνομα (onoma) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3686.htm">Strong's 3686: </a> Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a 'name'. [was] Death, Θάνατος (Thanatos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2288.htm">Strong's 2288: </a> Death, physical or spiritual. From thnesko; death. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. Hades ᾅδης (hadēs) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_86.htm">Strong's 86: </a> Hades, the unseen world. Properly, unseen, i.e. 'Hades' or the place of departed souls. followed ἠκολούθει (ēkolouthei) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_190.htm">Strong's 190: </a> To accompany, attend, follow. Properly, to be in the same way with, i.e. To accompany. close behind. μετ’ (met’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_3326.htm">Strong's 3326: </a> (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. And καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. they αὐτοῖς (autois) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. were given ἐδόθη (edothē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1325.htm">Strong's 1325: </a> To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. authority ἐξουσία (exousia) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1849.htm">Strong's 1849: </a> From exesti; privilege, i.e. force, capacity, competency, freedom, or mastery, delegated influence. over ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. a fourth τέταρτον (tetarton) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5067.htm">Strong's 5067: </a> Fourth. Ordinal from tessares; fourth. of the τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. earth, γῆς (gēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1093.htm">Strong's 1093: </a> Contracted from a primary word; soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe. to kill ἀποκτεῖναι (apokteinai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_615.htm">Strong's 615: </a> To put to death, kill; fig: I abolish. From apo and kteino; to kill outright; figuratively, to destroy. by ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. sword, ῥομφαίᾳ (rhomphaia) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4501.htm">Strong's 4501: </a> A sword, scimitar; fig: war, piercing grief. Probably of foreign origin; a sabre, i.e. A long and broad cutlass. by ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. famine, λιμῷ (limō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3042.htm">Strong's 3042: </a> A famine, hunger. Probably from leipo; a scarcity of food. by ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. plague, θανάτῳ (thanatō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2288.htm">Strong's 2288: </a> Death, physical or spiritual. From thnesko; death. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. by the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. beasts θηρίων (thēriōn) Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2342.htm">Strong's 2342: </a> Properly: a wild beast, hence: any animal; met: a brute. Diminutive from the same as thera; a dangerous animal. of the τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. 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