6 And I heard a voice in the midst of the four living creatures saying, “A quart of wheat for a denarius, and three quarts of barley for a denarius; and do not harm the oil and the wine.”

A. A measure of wheat or 3 measure of barley - These measurements are the amount needed for a day’s ration.

B. A penny = a typical day’s pay. Therefore, a man’s complete wages would be needed in order to feed just himself. What about his family?

C. This is a poverty situation.

D. This seal represents more physical trials and hardships.

E. Oil and wine were items of luxury.

F. Where there is poverty, there will also be the extremely rich. While some are near starvation, others are living a life of luxury.

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