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and in the fourth chariot grisled and bay horses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/zechariah/6.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />with the third chariot white horses, and with the fourth chariot dappled horses—strong <i>steeds.</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/zechariah/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />with the third chariot white horses, and with the fourth chariot strong spotted horses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/zechariah/6.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />with the third chariot white horses, and with the fourth chariot strong dappled horses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/zechariah/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />with the third chariot white horses, and with the fourth chariot strong dappled horses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/zechariah/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />with the third chariot white horses, and with the fourth chariot dappled horses—<i>all of them</i> mighty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/zechariah/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />the third chariot had white horses (victory), and the fourth chariot had strong dappled horses (death through judgment).<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/zechariah/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />the third chariot white horses, and the fourth chariot dappled horses—all strong horses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/zechariah/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />the third chariot white horses, and the fourth chariot dappled horses—all strong horses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/zechariah/6.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and in the third chariot white horses; and in the fourth chariot grizzled strong horses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/zechariah/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />the third chariot was pulled by white horses, and the fourth by spotted gray horses. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/zechariah/6.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and in the third chariot white horses; and in the fourth chariot grisled bay horses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/zechariah/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The third had white horses. And the fourth had strong, spotted horses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/zechariah/6.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />the third by white horses, and the fourth by dappled horses. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/zechariah/6.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Attached to the third chariot were white horses. Attached to the fourth chariot were speckled horses and gray horses. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/zechariah/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />the third white horses, and the fourth dappled horses?all of them strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/zechariah/6.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />to the third white horses, and to the fourth spotted horses, all of them strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/zechariah/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />in the third chariot white horses; and in the fourth chariot dappled horses, all of them powerful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/zechariah/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And in the third chariot white horses; and in the fourth chariot grizzled and bay horses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/zechariah/6.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />In the third chariot were white horses. In the fourth chariot were dappled horses, all of them powerful. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/zechariah/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and in the third chariot white horses, and in the fourth chariot strong spotted horses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/zechariah/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and in the third chariot white horses, and in the fourth chariot strong grisled horses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/zechariah/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And in the third chariot, white horses and in the fourth chariot, horses sprinkled with spots, and fleet.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/zechariah/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And in the third chariot white horses, and in the fourth chariot grisled horses, and strong ones. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/zechariah/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />and in the third chariot were white horses, and in the fourth chariot were speckled horses, and they were strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/zechariah/6.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />the third chariot white horses, and the fourth chariot dappled horses—all of them strong horses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/zechariah/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />the third chariot white horses, and the fourth chariot dappled gray horses.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/zechariah/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />In the third chariot white horses; and in the fourth chariot grizzled horses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/zechariah/6.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And with the third chariot, white horses, and with the fourth chariot, spotted horses<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/zechariah/6.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and in the third chariot white horses; and in the fourth chariot grizzled bay horses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/zechariah/6.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and in the third chariot white horses; and in the fourth chariot piebald <i>and</i> ash-coloured horses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/zechariah/6-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/CFPk_KgOyMk?start=743" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/zechariah/6.htm">The Vision of the Four Chariots</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">2</span>The first chariot had red horses, the second black horses, <span class="reftext">3</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7992.htm" title="7992: haš·šə·li·šîṯ (Art:: Number-ofs) -- Ordinal from shalowsh; third; feminine a third; by extension, a third; specifically, a third-story cell).">the third</a> <a href="/hebrew/4818.htm" title="4818: ū·ḇam·mer·kā·ḇāh (Conj-w, Prep-b, Art:: N-fs) -- A chariot. Feminine of merkab; a chariot."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3836.htm" title="3836: lə·ḇā·nîm (Adj-mp) -- White. Or laben; from laban; white.">white</a> <a href="/hebrew/5483.htm" title="5483: sū·sîm (N-mp) -- A swallow, swift (type of bird). Or cuc; from an unused root meaning to skip; a horse; also a swallow.">horses,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7243.htm" title="7243: hā·rə·ḇi·‘îṯ (Art:: Number-ofs) -- Fourth. Or rbiiy; from raba'; fourth; also a fourth.">and the fourth</a> <a href="/hebrew/4818.htm" title="4818: ū·ḇam·mer·kā·ḇāh (Conj-w, Prep-b, Art:: N-fs) -- A chariot. Feminine of merkab; a chariot."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1261.htm" title="1261: bə·rud·dîm (Adj-mp) -- Spotted, marked. From barad; spotted.">dappled</a> <a href="/hebrew/5483.htm" title="5483: sū·sîm (N-mp) -- A swallow, swift (type of bird). Or cuc; from an unused root meaning to skip; a horse; also a swallow.">horses—</a> <a href="/hebrew/554.htm" title="554: ’ă·muṣ·ṣîm (Adj-mp) -- Strong. Probably from 'amats; of a strong color, i.e. Red.">all of them strong.</a> </span><span class="reftext">4</span>So I inquired of the angel who was speaking with me, “What are these, my lord?”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/6-5.htm">Revelation 6:5-8</a></span><br />And when the Lamb opened the third seal, I heard the third living creature say, “Come!” Then I looked and saw a black horse, and its rider held in his hand a pair of scales. / And I heard what sounded like a voice from among the four living creatures, saying, “A quart of wheat for a denarius, and three quarts of barley for a denarius, and do not harm the oil and wine.” / And when the Lamb opened the fourth seal, I heard the voice of the fourth living creature say, “Come!” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/7-3.htm">Daniel 7:3-7</a></span><br />Then four great beasts came up out of the sea, each one different from the others: / The first beast was like a lion, and it had the wings of an eagle. I watched until its wings were torn off and it was lifted up from the ground and made to stand on two feet like a man and given the mind of a man. / Suddenly another beast appeared, which looked like a bear. It was raised up on one of its sides, and it had three ribs in its mouth between its teeth. So it was told, ‘Get up and gorge yourself on flesh!’ ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/1-5.htm">Ezekiel 1:5-10</a></span><br />and within it was the form of four living creatures. And this was their appearance: They had a human form, / but each had four faces and four wings. / Their legs were straight, and the soles of their feet were like the hooves of a calf, gleaming like polished bronze. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/4-6.htm">Revelation 4:6-8</a></span><br />And before the throne was something like a sea of glass, as clear as crystal. In the center, around the throne, were four living creatures, covered with eyes in front and back. / The first living creature was like a lion, the second like a calf, the third had a face like a man, and the fourth was like an eagle in flight. / And each of the four living creatures had six wings and was covered with eyes all around and within. Day and night they never stop saying: “Holy, Holy, Holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/14-21.htm">Ezekiel 14:21</a></span><br />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?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/15-3.htm">Jeremiah 15:3</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/9-17.htm">Revelation 9:17</a></span><br />Now the horses and riders in my vision looked like this: The riders had breastplates the colors of fire, sapphire, and sulfur. The heads of the horses were like the heads of lions, and out of their mouths proceeded fire, smoke, and sulfur.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/66-15.htm">Isaiah 66:15-16</a></span><br />For behold, the LORD will come with fire—His chariots are like a whirlwind—to execute His anger with fury and His rebuke with flames of fire. / For by fire and by His sword, the LORD will execute judgment on all flesh, and many will be slain by the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/19-11.htm">Revelation 19:11-14</a></span><br />Then I saw heaven standing open, and there before me was a white horse. And its rider is called Faithful and True. With righteousness He judges and wages war. / He has eyes like blazing fire, and many royal crowns on His head. He has a name written on Him that only He Himself knows. / He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and His name is The Word of God. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/10-9.htm">Ezekiel 10:9-14</a></span><br />Then I looked and saw four wheels beside the cherubim, one wheel beside each cherub. And the wheels gleamed like a beryl stone. / As for their appearance, all four had the same form, like a wheel within a wheel. / When they moved, they would go in any of the four directions, without turning as they moved. For wherever the head faced, the cherubim would go in that direction, without turning as they moved. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/1-14.htm">Jeremiah 1:14-15</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to me, “Disaster from the north will be poured out on all who live in the land. / For I am about to summon all the clans and kingdoms of the north,” declares the LORD. “Their kings will come and set up their thrones at the entrance of the gates of Jerusalem. They will attack all her surrounding walls and all the other cities of Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/5-5.htm">Revelation 5:5-6</a></span><br />Then one of the elders said to me, “Do not weep! Behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed to open the scroll and its seven seals.” / Then I saw a Lamb who appeared to have been slain, standing in the center of the throne, encircled by the four living creatures and the elders. The Lamb had seven horns and seven eyes, which represent the seven spirits of God sent out into all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/31-4.htm">Isaiah 31:4</a></span><br />For this is what the LORD has said to me: “Like a lion roaring or a young lion over its prey—and though a band of shepherds is called out against it, it is not terrified by their shouting or subdued by their clamor—so the LORD of Hosts will come down to do battle on Mount Zion and its heights.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/8-7.htm">Revelation 8:7-9</a></span><br />Then the first angel sounded his trumpet, and hail and fire mixed with blood were hurled down upon the earth. A third of the earth was burned up, along with a third of the trees and all the green grass. / Then the second angel sounded his trumpet, and something like a great mountain burning with fire was thrown into the sea. A third of the sea turned to blood, / a third of the living creatures in the sea died, and a third of the ships were destroyed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/1-15.htm">Ezekiel 1:15-21</a></span><br />When I looked at the living creatures, I saw a wheel on the ground beside each creature with its four faces. / The workmanship of the wheels looked like the gleam of beryl, and all four had the same likeness. Their workmanship looked like a wheel within a wheel. / As they moved, they went in any of the four directions, without pivoting as they moved. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And in the third chariot white horses; and in the fourth chariot spotted and bay horses.</p><p class="hdg">white.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/revelation/6-2.htm">Revelation 6:2</a></b></br> And I saw, and behold a white horse: and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given unto him: and he went forth conquering, and to conquer.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/revelation/19-11.htm">Revelation 19:11</a></b></br> And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him <i>was</i> called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/revelation/20-11.htm">Revelation 20:11</a></b></br> And I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away; and there was found no place for them.</p><p class="hdg">grisled.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/zechariah/6-6.htm">Zechariah 6:6,7</a></b></br> The black horses which <i>are</i> therein go forth into the north country; and the white go forth after them; and the grisled go forth toward the south country… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/zechariah/1-8.htm">Zechariah 1:8</a></b></br> I saw by night, and behold a man riding upon a red horse, and he stood among the myrtle trees that <i>were</i> in the bottom; and behind him <i>were there</i> red horses, speckled, and white.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/daniel/2-33.htm">Daniel 2:33,40,41</a></b></br> His legs of iron, his feet part of iron and part of clay… </p><p class="hdg">bay.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/zechariah/1-8.htm">Bay</a> <a href="/zechariah/6-2.htm">Chariot</a> <a href="/nahum/2-10.htm">Colour</a> <a href="/zechariah/6-6.htm">Dappled</a> <a href="/haggai/2-20.htm">Fourth</a> <a href="/hosea/7-9.htm">Gray</a> <a href="/zechariah/6-6.htm">Grisled</a> <a href="/genesis/31-12.htm">Grizzled</a> <a href="/zechariah/6-2.htm">Horses</a> <a href="/zechariah/1-8.htm">Mixed</a> <a href="/micah/7-3.htm">Powerful</a> <a href="/haggai/2-4.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/amos/4-4.htm">Third</a> <a href="/zechariah/1-8.htm">White</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/zechariah/6-7.htm">Bay</a> <a href="/zechariah/6-6.htm">Chariot</a> <a href="/zechariah/6-6.htm">Colour</a> <a href="/zechariah/6-6.htm">Dappled</a> <a href="/zechariah/7-1.htm">Fourth</a> <a href="/genesis/42-38.htm">Gray</a> <a href="/zechariah/6-6.htm">Grisled</a> <a href="/zechariah/6-6.htm">Grizzled</a> <a href="/zechariah/6-6.htm">Horses</a> <a href="/zechariah/6-6.htm">Mixed</a> <a href="/zechariah/6-7.htm">Powerful</a> <a href="/zechariah/6-7.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/zechariah/13-8.htm">Third</a> <a href="/zechariah/6-6.htm">White</a><div class="vheading2">Zechariah 6</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/zechariah/6-1.htm">The vision of the four chariots.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/zechariah/6-9.htm">By the crowns of Joshua are shown the temple and kingdom of Christ the Branch.</a></span><br></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'; 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In <a href="/revelation/19-11.htm">Revelation 19:11</a>, Christ is depicted riding a white horse, symbolizing His ultimate victory and righteousness. The presence of white horses in Zechariah's vision may suggest a message of triumph and the establishment of God's kingdom. Historically, white horses were prized in ancient cultures for their beauty and rarity, often associated with royalty and military leaders. This imagery would resonate with the original audience, conveying a sense of hope and divine intervention.<p><b>and the fourth dappled horses</b><br>Dappled horses, with their mixed colors, can symbolize a combination of judgment and mercy. The dappled appearance may suggest a blending of different divine purposes or actions. In the context of Zechariah's visions, these horses could represent a complex mission involving both blessing and judgment. The dappled horses might also be seen as a type of Christ, who embodies both justice and grace. The mixed colors could indicate the multifaceted nature of God's plans and the diverse ways He interacts with the world.<p><b>—all of them strong.</b><br>The emphasis on the strength of the horses underscores the power and authority of God's messengers. In biblical times, horses were symbols of military might and strength, often used in warfare. The description of these horses as strong indicates their readiness and capability to carry out God's will. This strength assures the audience of God's sovereign control over the events being depicted. The strength of the horses also points to the unstoppable nature of God's purposes, reinforcing the message of divine assurance and the fulfillment of prophecy.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/z/zechariah.htm">Zechariah</a></b><br>A prophet in the post-exilic period who received visions from God, including the vision of the four chariots.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/f/four_chariots.htm">Four Chariots</a></b><br>Symbolic vehicles in Zechariah's vision, each drawn by different colored horses, representing God's sovereign power and judgment.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/w/white_horses.htm">White Horses</a></b><br>Traditionally symbolize victory, purity, and righteousness.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/d/dappled_horses.htm">Dappled Horses</a></b><br>Often associated with a mixed or varied nature, possibly indicating a complex mission or judgment.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The central place of Zechariah's prophecies, representing God's chosen city and people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_judgment.htm">God's Sovereignty in Judgment</a></b><br>The vision of the chariots and horses underscores God's control over the nations and His ability to execute judgment according to His will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_colors.htm">Symbolism of Colors</a></b><br>Understanding the symbolism of the horse colors can deepen our insight into God's multifaceted approach to justice and mercy.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/v/victory_and_purity.htm">Victory and Purity</a></b><br>The white horses remind believers of the ultimate victory and purity that come through faith in Christ, encouraging us to live righteously.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/complexity_of_god's_plans.htm">Complexity of God's Plans</a></b><br>The dappled horses suggest that God's plans may be complex and multifaceted, requiring trust and faith in His divine wisdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/encouragement_in_trials.htm">Encouragement in Trials</a></b><br>Recognizing God's sovereign control can provide comfort and encouragement during personal and communal trials, knowing that He is working all things for His purpose.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_zechariah_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Zechariah 6</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_zech._6_chariots_fit_global_winds.htm">How do the four chariots in Zechariah 6:1-5 reconcile with our modern understanding of a spherical Earth and global winds?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_views_on_the_first_horseman_vary.htm">Revelation 6:2--If the first horseman supposedly represents conquest or the gospel, why do Christian interpretations differ so widely on his identity?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_there_evidence_for_rev_19_14's_army.htm">Revelation 19:14 describes an army in white linen on heavenly horses--what evidence supports a real historical or spiritual event like this?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/zechariah/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 3.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Grisled and bay;</span> rather, <span class="accented">speckled, strong</span>; Septuagint, <span class="greek">ἵπποι ποικίλαι ψαροί</span>, "horses pied and dapple-grey." But <span class="greek">ψαρὸς</span> is explained by the Scholiast in Aristophanes, 'Nub.,' 1225, as "swift;" and possibly the LXX. used it in that sense here. The Vulgate has <span class="accented">fortes</span>; Aquila, <span class="greek">καρτεροί</span>. One would have expected a colour to be named. but why these are specially mentioned as strong or active is seen in ver. 7. The word <span class="accented">beruddim</span>, "speckled," occurs only in <a href="/genesis/31-10.htm">Genesis 31:10, 12</a>, where it has no symbolical character. As it denotes a combination of colours, probably spots of white on a dark ground, it may signify a quality of a mixed, nature, thus indicating a visitation of war and pestilence, the sword and famine. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/zechariah/6-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">the third</span><br /><span class="heb">הַשְּׁלִשִׁ֖ית</span> <span class="translit">(haš·šə·li·šîṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Number - ordinal feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7992.htm">Strong's 7992: </a> </span><span class="str2">Third, feminine a, third, a third, a third-story cell)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">white</span><br /><span class="heb">לְבָנִ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḇā·nîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3836.htm">Strong's 3836: </a> </span><span class="str2">White</span><br /><br /><span class="word">horses,</span><br /><span class="heb">סוּסִ֣ים</span> <span class="translit">(sū·sîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5483.htm">Strong's 5483: </a> </span><span class="str2">A swallow, swift (type of bird)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the fourth</span><br /><span class="heb">הָרְבִעִ֔ית</span> <span class="translit">(hā·rə·ḇi·‘îṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Number - ordinal feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7243.htm">Strong's 7243: </a> </span><span class="str2">Fourth, a fourth</span><br /><br /><span class="word">dappled</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּרֻדִּ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(bə·rud·dîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1261.htm">Strong's 1261: </a> </span><span class="str2">Spotted, marked</span><br /><br /><span class="word">horses—</span><br /><span class="heb">סוּסִ֥ים</span> <span class="translit">(sū·sîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5483.htm">Strong's 5483: </a> </span><span class="str2">A swallow, swift (type of bird)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">all of them strong.</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲמֻצִּֽים׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·muṣ·ṣîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_554.htm">Strong's 554: </a> </span><span class="str2">Of a, strong color, red</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/zechariah/6-3.htm">Zechariah 6:3 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/zechariah/6-3.htm">Zechariah 6:3 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/zechariah/6-3.htm">Zechariah 6:3 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/zechariah/6-3.htm">Zechariah 6:3 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/zechariah/6-3.htm">Zechariah 6:3 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/zechariah/6-3.htm">Zechariah 6:3 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/zechariah/6-3.htm">Zechariah 6:3 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/zechariah/6-3.htm">Zechariah 6:3 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/zechariah/6-3.htm">Zechariah 6:3 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/zechariah/6-3.htm">Zechariah 6:3 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/zechariah/6-3.htm">OT Prophets: Zechariah 6:3 In the third chariot white horses (Zech. 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