Zechariah 6:3 Meaning and Explanation
“And in the third chariot white horses; and in the fourth chariot grisled and bay horses.”
King James Version (KJV)
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What Does Zechariah 6:3 Mean?
The catalogue of teams is completed: white horses draw the third chariot, while the fourth is pulled by horses described as grisled, that is dappled or spotted, and strong. Four chariots, four directions, four companies ready to go out.
White often carries the note of victory and purity, and the strong, mottled team suggests power held in reserve for a vigorous task. Together the four sets of horses picture the full reach of God's providence, going out to the four quarters of the earth. No corner of creation lies beyond His care; the same Lord who orders the colors of these horses orders the seasons of every life.
Zechariah 6:3 in the Original Language
barod (בָּרֹד), 'grisled' -- spotted or dappled, marking out this team as distinct in appearance.
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What does Zechariah 6:3 mean?
The third chariot has white horses, the fourth grisled and strong horses.