The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse | @ironmars

 

 

The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, described in the Book of Revelation (Chapter 6) in the Bible, are symbolic figures representing divine judgments or forces preceding the end times. Each horseman rides a horse of a distinct color, with specific meanings traditionally associated with their roles. Here's a concise overview:  

White Horse - Conquest (or sometimes interpreted as the Antichrist or Christ-like figure):Rider: Carries a bow and wears a crown, symbolizing victory or conquest.
Color Meaning: White often represents purity, righteousness, or victory, but some interpretations suggest deception, as the rider may mimic Christ to mislead.

Red Horse - War:Rider: Wields a great sword and brings conflict, causing people to kill one another.
Color Meaning: Red signifies bloodshed, violence, and the chaos of war.

Black Horse - Famine:Rider: Holds scales, symbolizing economic hardship and scarcity, with references to inflated prices for basic goods (e.g., wheat and barley).
Color Meaning: Black represents scarcity, famine, and death by starvation.

Pale (or Green) Horse - Death:Rider: Named Death, with Hades following, and given authority to kill by sword, famine, plague, and wild beasts.
Color Meaning: The Greek word "chloros" (pale green) suggests a sickly, corpse-like hue, symbolizing death and decay.

These interpretations stem from biblical scholarship and Christian tradition, though some details (like the white horse's rider) vary across denominations. The colors are symbolic, reflecting the nature of each judgment.

 

 Lucifer is a transliteration of the Hebrew word Helel which means “Lucent”, “Shiny” or sometimes “Bright”. The full name (prase) is “Helel ben Shachar” which means “Shining one, Son of the Morning”.

The Hebrew word "הֵילֵל" (Helel) means "shining one" or "light-bringer." It is derived from the root "הלל" (halal), which means "to shine" or "to praise." In biblical context, Helel appears in Isaiah 14:12, often translated as "Lucifer" in the King James Version, referring to the "morning star" or "day star."