And when the Lamb opened the second seal, I heard the second living creature say, “Come!”
Parallel translations
- WEB When he opened the second seal, I heard the second living creature saying, “Come!”
- KJV And when he had opened the second seal, I heard the second beast say, Come and see.
- NKJV When He opened the second seal, I heard the second living creature saying, “Come and see.”
- NASB When He broke the second seal, I heard the second living creature saying, “Come!”
- NLT When the Lamb broke the second seal, I heard the second living being say, “Come!”
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Quick answer
The Lamb opens the second seal and the second creature says 'Come!' Another dimension of the world's turmoil is about to be revealed.
Overview
Each seal is opened by the Lamb, reinforcing His sovereign oversight of these events. The brief summons moves the vision forward to the next horseman. The pattern shows judgment and trial unfolding in ordered sequence under God's hand.
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