1. Revelation 6:2 (ESV)
  2. Exposition

Why is the passive form of “to give” used?

Revelation 6:2 (ESV)

2 And I looked, and behold, a white horse! And its rider had a bow, and a crown was given to him, and he came out conquering, and to conquer.

The passive was given indicates that the Lord God gave the crown.