Rev 6:5 | MHM | STEP | v. 5–6 : When the third seal is opened, John sees a black horse. This horse stands for famine, another terrible judgment. The rider holds a pair of scales, showing that food is now measured carefully and is scarce. A voice says, “A measure of wheat for a penny, and three measures of barley for a penny, and do not harm the oil and the wine” (Revelation 6:6 ). This means food is expensive and hard to get, especially for the poor, while the rich still have some luxury. When people reject spiritual food, God may take away daily bread. War often leads to famine, and if people do not listen to one judgment, God may send another. The famine for food is hard, but a famine for God’s word is even worse (Leviticus 26:26 ).

‏ Revelation of John 6:5

v. 5–6: When the third seal is opened, John sees a black horse. This horse stands for famine, another terrible judgment. The rider holds a pair of scales, showing that food is now measured carefully and is scarce. A voice says, “A measure of wheat for a penny, and three measures of barley for a penny, and do not harm the oil and the wine” (Revelation 6:6 ^a). This means food is expensive and hard to get, especially for the poor, while the rich still have some luxury. When people reject spiritual food, God may take away daily bread. War often leads to famine, and if people do not listen to one judgment, God may send another. The famine for food is hard, but a famine for God’s word is even worse (Leviticus 26:26 ^b).