horse, warhorse, horseback, stallion, steed, mare

Definition

A horse is a large, four-legged animal that in Bible times was mostly used for war and for transporting people.

A stallion is a male horse and a mare is a female horse.

"Steed" is a poetic word referring to a horse that is powerful or fast.

• Some horses were used to pull carts or chariots, while others were used to carry individual riders.
• In the Bible, horses were considered to be valuable possessions and a measure of wealth, mainly because of their use in war. For example, part of King Solomon’s great wealth was the thousands of horses and chariots that he had.
• Animals that are similar to the horse are the donkey and the mule.
• Horses often wear a bit and bridle on their heads so they can be guided.

(See also: chariot, donkey, Solomon)

Bible References

• 1 Chronicles 18:4
• 2 Kings 2:11
• Exodus 14:23-25
• Ezekiel 23:5-7
• Zechariah 6:8

Word Data

• Strong’s: H0047, H5483, H5484, H6571, H7409, G24620