The Horse: Colours of, Mentioned: Bay
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In the biblical context, horses are often symbolic of strength, power, and swiftness. They are frequently mentioned in the Scriptures, particularly in prophetic and apocalyptic literature. Among the various colors of horses mentioned in the Bible, the "bay" horse is noted for its distinct appearance.

The term "bay" refers to a reddish-brown color with a black mane, tail, and lower legs. This color is specifically mentioned in the book of Zechariah, a prophetic text rich with symbolic imagery. In Zechariah 1:8 (BSB), the prophet describes a vision: "I looked out into the night and saw a man riding on a red horse. He was standing among the myrtle trees in the hollow, and behind him were red, sorrel, and white horses." While the Berean Standard Bible uses the term "sorrel," other translations, such as the King James Version, use "bay" to describe one of the horses.

The vision in Zechariah is part of a series of night visions given to the prophet, which convey messages of divine judgment and restoration for Israel. The horses in this vision are often interpreted as representing God's watchful presence and His readiness to act in the world. The bay horse, with its striking color, contributes to the vivid imagery that underscores the themes of vigilance and divine intervention.

In biblical symbolism, the color of a horse can carry significant meaning. The bay horse, with its rich and vibrant hue, may symbolize a blend of strength and vitality. This aligns with the broader biblical portrayal of horses as creatures associated with warfare and conquest, as seen in other prophetic books like Revelation, where horses of various colors are depicted as agents of divine will.

The mention of the bay horse in Zechariah serves as a reminder of the multifaceted nature of biblical prophecy, where colors and imagery are employed to convey deeper spiritual truths. Through the vision of the horses, including the bay, the text communicates God's sovereignty and His active role in the unfolding of history.
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Zechariah 6:3,7
And in the third chariot white horses; and in the fourth chariot spotted and bay horses.
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1870-1871. Workers' Meetings at Home of Industry --Training Home ...
... the East End which has already been mentioned, was that ... flowers of larger size and
brighter colours than our ... remain the night; and while our horse rested, our ...
/.../lowe/gods answers/chapter iii 1870-1871 workers meetings.htm

Naparima and Montserrat
... as remarkable as the Ceiba I mentioned just now. ... them in cotton velvet jackets of
the richest colours. ... which, if broken through, held the horse's leg suspended ...
//christianbookshelf.org/kingsley/at last/chapter x naparima and montserrat.htm

The Northern Mountains
... medal from England, and to have his name mentioned, probably to ... than that from the
bite of a horse-leech, we ... songsters, and our eyes on the colours and shapes ...
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The Eighteenth Theban Dynasty
... trusted himself to the back of a horse, and it ... gauffered linen; an innate taste for
bright colours, even in ... on a passage where Puanit is mentioned as "being on ...
/.../chapter iiithe eighteenth theban dynasty.htm

Outward Bound
... feet high; nor at the gorgeous colours, for very ... were told that, in the island just
mentioned, the ... opened, proved to contain the gray horse-nicker-beads ...
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The Nile and Egypt
... The sea mentioned in all these tales is perhaps a ... of these"as, for example, the horse
and the ... their equatorial origin in the brightness of their colours. ...
/.../chapter i the nile and egypt.htm

The Last Days of the Old Eastern World
... This Shamasherib is mentioned only on ... The Greek fleet lay at anchor across the bay
of Salamis ... men should be crushed by the Thessalian and Persian horse if he ...
/.../chapter iithe last days of 2.htm

The Hebrews and the Philistines --Damascus
... of divers colours,"a spoil of divers colours of embroidery on ... Judges 5:6, in which
Shamgar is mentioned in the ... in the path, that biteth the horse's heels, so ...
/.../chapter iiithe hebrews and the.htm

Memoir of John Bunyan
... Whence came the invisible power that struck Paul from his horse? ... Captain Past-hope,
with his terrible standard,' carried by Ensign Despair, red colours, with a ...
/.../bunyan/the works of john bunyan volumes 1-3/memoir of john bunyan.htm

The Medes and the Second Chaldaean Empire
... duration of a human generation, thirty years; he then applied to this new pair of
numbers the process of doubling he had employed for the couple mentioned above ...
/.../chapter iiithe medes and the.htm

Resources
Who was Xerxes in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org

Surviving the end times - what do I need to know? | GotQuestions.org

What does diadem mean in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org

Horse: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com

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