The First Seal on the Scroll

Then I saw the Lamb open one of the seven[a] seals, and I heard one of the four living creatures say with a voice like thunder,(A) “Come!” I looked, and there was a white horse.(B) Its rider held a bow;(C) a crown(D) was given to him, and he went out as a conqueror in order to conquer.[b]

The Second Seal

When he opened the second seal, I heard the second living creature say, “Come!” Then another horse went out, a fiery red one,(E) and its rider was allowed to take peace from the earth, so that people would slaughter one another. And a large sword was given to him.(F)

The Third Seal

When he opened the third seal, I heard the third living creature say, “Come!” And I looked, and there was a black horse.(G) Its rider held a set of scales in his hand.(H) Then I heard something like a voice among the four living creatures say, “A quart of wheat for a denarius,[c] and three quarts of barley for a denarius,(I) but do not harm the oil and the wine.”(J)

The Fourth Seal

When he opened the fourth seal, I heard the voice of the fourth living creature say, “Come!” And I looked, and there was a pale green[d] horse. Its rider was named Death, and Hades was following after him.(K) They were[e] given authority(L) over a fourth of the earth, to kill by the sword, by famine, by plague, and by the wild animals of the earth.(M)

The Fifth Seal

When he opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slaughtered because of the word of God and the testimony they had given.[f](N) 10 They cried out with a loud voice, “Lord,[g] the one who is holy and true,(O) how long until you judge those who live on the earth and avenge our blood?(P) 11 So they were each given a white robe, and they were told to rest a little while longer until the number would be completed of their fellow servants and their brothers and sisters, who were going to be killed just as they had been.

The Sixth Seal

12 Then I saw him open[h] the sixth seal. A violent earthquake occurred;(Q) the sun turned black like sackcloth(R) made of hair; the entire moon[i] became like blood;(S) 13 the stars[j] of heaven fell to the earth as a fig tree drops its unripe figs when shaken by a high wind; 14 the sky was split apart like a scroll being rolled up;(T) and every mountain and island was moved from its place.(U)

15 Then the kings of the earth, the nobles, the generals, the rich, the powerful, and every slave and free person hid in the caves and among the rocks of the mountains.(V) 16 And they said to the mountains and to the rocks, “Fall on us and hide us(W) from the face of the one seated on the throne and from the wrath of the Lamb, 17 because the great day of their[k] wrath has come! And who is able to stand?” (X)

Footnotes

  1. 6:1 Other mss omit seven
  2. 6:2 Or went out conquering and in order to conquer
  3. 6:6 A denarius = one day’s wage
  4. 6:8 Or a greenish gray
  5. 6:8 Other mss read He was
  6. 6:9 Other mss add about the Lamb
  7. 6:10 Or “Master
  8. 6:12 Or I saw when he opened
  9. 6:12 Or the full moon
  10. 6:13 Perhaps meteors
  11. 6:17 Other mss read his

The Seals

I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals. Then I heard one of the four living creatures saying, with voice like thunder, “Come and see.” And I looked, and there before me was a white horse. He who sat on it had a bow. And a crown was given to him, and he went forth conquering that he might overcome.

When He opened the second seal, I heard the second living creature say, “Come and see.” Then another horse that was red went forth. Power was given to him who sat on it to take peace from the earth, causing people to kill one another. Then a great sword was given to him.

When He opened the third seal, I heard the third living creature say, “Come!” I looked, and there was a black horse, and he who sat on it had a pair of scales in his hand. Then I heard a voice in the midst of the four living creatures saying, “A quart[a] of wheat for a day’s wages, and three quarts of barley for a day’s wages,[b] and do not harm the oil and the wine.”

When He opened the fourth seal, I heard the voice of the fourth living creature say, “Come!” So I looked, and there was a pale horse, and the name of him who sat on it was Death, and Hades followed him. Power over a fourth of the earth was given to them, to kill with sword, with hunger, with death, and by the beasts of the earth.

When He 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 held. 10 They cried out with a loud voice, “How long, O Sovereign Lord, holy and true, until You judge and avenge our blood on those who dwell on the earth?” 11 Then a white robe was given to each of them, and they were told to rest a little longer, until the number of their fellow servants and brothers should be completed, who would be killed as they were.

12 I watched as He opened the sixth seal. And suddenly there was a great earthquake. The sun became black, like sackcloth made from goat hair, and the moon became like blood. 13 And the stars of heaven fell to the earth, as a fig tree drops its unripe figs when it is shaken by a strong wind. 14 Then the heavens receded like a scroll when it is rolled up, and every mountain and island was removed from its place.

15 Then the kings of the earth and the great men and the rich men and the commanding officers and the strong and everyone, slave and free, hid themselves in the caves and in the rocks of the mountains. 16 They said to the mountains and rocks, “Fall on us, and hide us from the face of Him who sits on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb, 17 for the great day of His wrath has come. Who is able to withstand it?”[c]

Footnotes

  1. Revelation 6:6 Gk. choenix, or a kilogram.
  2. Revelation 6:6 Gk. denarius.
  3. Revelation 6:17 Ho 10:8.

Ouverture du premier sceau : le conquérant

Puis je vis l’Agneau ouvrir le premier des sept sceaux et j’entendis l’un des quatre êtres vivants dire d’une voix de tonnerre : Viens !

Et je vis venir un cheval blanc. Son cavalier[a] était armé d’un arc. Une couronne lui fut donnée, et il partit en vainqueur et pour vaincre.

Ouverture du deuxième sceau : la guerre

Quand l’Agneau ouvrit le deuxième sceau, j’entendis le deuxième être vivant dire : Viens ! Un autre cheval sortit : il était rouge feu. Son cavalier reçut le pouvoir de bannir la paix de la terre pour que les hommes s’entretuent, et une grande épée lui fut donnée.

Ouverture du troisième sceau : la famine

Quand l’Agneau ouvrit le troisième sceau, j’entendis le troisième être vivant dire : Viens !

Et je vis venir un cheval noir. Son cavalier tenait une balance dans la main. Et j’entendis comme une voix venant du milieu des quatre êtres vivants ; elle disait : Un litre de blé au prix d’une journée de travail[b] et trois litres d’orge pour le même prix. Quant à l’huile et au vin, épargne-les !

Ouverture du quatrième sceau : la mort

Quand l’Agneau ouvrit le quatrième sceau, j’entendis la voix du quatrième être vivant dire : Viens !

Et je vis venir un cheval blême. Son cavalier s’appelle « La Mort » et il était suivi du séjour des morts. Il leur fut donné le pouvoir sur le quart de la terre de faire périr les hommes par l’épée, la famine, les épidémies et les bêtes féroces.

Ouverture du cinquième sceau : vision des martyrs

Quand l’Agneau ouvrit le cinquième sceau, je vis, sous l’autel, les âmes de ceux qui avaient été égorgés à cause de leur fidélité à la Parole de Dieu et du témoignage qu’ils avaient rendu. 10 Ils s’écrièrent d’une voix forte : Maître saint et véritable, jusques à quand tarderas-tu à juger les habitants de la terre et à leur demander compte de notre mort[c] ?

11 Alors chacun d’eux reçut une tunique blanche, et il leur fut dit de patienter encore un peu de temps jusqu’à ce que soit au complet le nombre de leurs compagnons de service et de leurs frères qui allaient être mis à mort comme eux.

Ouverture du sixième sceau : le jour de la colère

12 Puis je vis l’Agneau ouvrir le sixième sceau et il y eut un violent tremblement de terre. Le soleil devint noir comme une toile de sac, la lune tout entière devint rouge comme du sang. 13 Les étoiles du ciel s’abattirent sur la terre, comme font les fruits verts d’un figuier secoué par un gros coup de vent. 14 Le ciel se retira comme un parchemin qu’on enroule, et toutes les montagnes et toutes les îles furent enlevées de leur place. 15 Les rois de la terre et les hauts dignitaires, les chefs militaires, les riches et les puissants, tous les esclaves et tous les hommes libres, allèrent se cacher au fond des cavernes et parmi les rochers des montagnes. 16 Ils criaient aux montagnes et aux rochers : Tombez sur nous et cachez-nous loin du regard de celui qui siège sur le trône, loin de la colère de l’Agneau. 17 Car le grand jour de leur colère est arrivé, et qui peut subsister ?

Footnotes

  1. 6.2 La vision des v. 2-9 est inspirée de Za 1.8 ; 6.1-8.
  2. 6.6 On a estimé que cela représentait environ dix fois le prix normal.
  3. 6.10 Réminiscence de Za 1.12.

The Seals

I watched as the Lamb(A) opened the first of the seven seals.(B) Then I heard one of the four living creatures(C) say in a voice like thunder,(D) “Come!” I looked, and there before me was a white horse!(E) Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown,(F) and he rode out as a conqueror bent on conquest.(G)

When the Lamb opened the second seal, I heard the second living creature(H) say, “Come!” Then another horse came out, a fiery red one.(I) Its rider was given power to take peace from the earth(J) and to make people kill each other. To him was given a large sword.

When the Lamb opened the third seal, I heard the third living creature(K) say, “Come!” I looked, and there before me was a black horse!(L) Its rider was holding a pair of scales in his hand. Then I heard what sounded like a voice among the four living creatures,(M) saying, “Two pounds[a] of wheat for a day’s wages,[b] and six pounds[c] of barley for a day’s wages,[d](N) and do not damage(O) the oil and the wine!”

When the Lamb opened the fourth seal, I heard the voice of the fourth living creature(P) say, “Come!” I looked, and there before me was a pale horse!(Q) Its rider was named Death, and Hades(R) 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.(S)

When he opened the fifth seal, I saw under(T) the altar(U) the souls of those who had been slain(V) because of the word of God(W) and the testimony they had maintained. 10 They called out in a loud voice, “How long,(X) Sovereign Lord,(Y) holy and true,(Z) until you judge the inhabitants of the earth(AA) and avenge our blood?”(AB) 11 Then each of them was given a white robe,(AC) and they were told to wait a little longer, until the full number of their fellow servants, their brothers and sisters,[e] were killed just as they had been.(AD)

12 I watched as he opened the sixth seal. There was a great earthquake.(AE) The sun turned black(AF) like sackcloth(AG) made of goat hair, the whole moon turned blood red, 13 and the stars in the sky fell to earth,(AH) as figs drop from a fig tree(AI) when shaken by a strong wind. 14 The heavens receded like a scroll being rolled up,(AJ) and every mountain and island was removed from its place.(AK)

15 Then the kings of the earth, the princes, the generals, the rich, the mighty, and everyone else, both slave and free,(AL) hid in caves and among the rocks of the mountains.(AM) 16 They called to the mountains and the rocks, “Fall on us(AN) and hide us[f] from the face of him who sits on the throne(AO) and from the wrath of the Lamb! 17 For the great day(AP) of their[g] wrath has come, and who can withstand it?”(AQ)

Footnotes

  1. Revelation 6:6 Or about 1 kilogram
  2. Revelation 6:6 Greek a denarius
  3. Revelation 6:6 Or about 3 kilograms
  4. Revelation 6:6 Greek a denarius
  5. Revelation 6:11 The Greek word for brothers and sisters (adelphoi) refers here to believers, both men and women, as part of God’s family; also in 12:10; 19:10.
  6. Revelation 6:16 See Hosea 10:8.
  7. Revelation 6:17 Some manuscripts his