Daniel 7:17-25

Daniel's Vision Interpreted

17 t 'These four great beasts are four kings who shall arise out of the earth. 18 But u the saints of the Most High shall receive the kingdom and possess the kingdom forever, forever and ever.'

19 "Then I desired to know the truth about v the fourth beast, which was different from all the rest, exceedingly terrifying, with its teeth of iron and claws of bronze, and which devoured and broke in pieces and stamped what was left with its feet, 20 w and about the ten horns that were on its head, and the other horn that came up and before which three of them fell, the horn that had eyes and a mouth that spoke great things, and that seemed greater than its companions. 21 As I looked, this horn x made war with the saints and prevailed over them, 22 until the y Ancient of Days came, and u judgment was given for the saints of the Most High, and the time came when u the saints possessed the kingdom.

23 "Thus he said: 'As for v the fourth beast,
there shall be a fourth kingdom on earth,
which shall be different from all the kingdoms,
and it shall devour the whole earth,
and trample it down, and break it to pieces.
24 As for the ten horns,
out of this kingdom ten kings shall arise,
and another shall arise after them;
he shall be different from the former ones,
and shall put down three kings.
25 z He shall speak words against the Most High,
and shall wear out the saints of the Most High,
and shall think to a change the times and the law;
and they shall be given into his hand
for b a time, times, and half a time.

  1. Cross References
    Daniel 7:3
    And four great beasts came up out of the sea, different from one another.
  2. Cross References
    Daniel 7:22
    Until the Ancient of Days came, and judgment wa...
    Daniel 7:27
    And the kingdom and the dominion and the greatn...
    Matthew 25:34
    Then the King will say to those on his right, '...
    1 Corinthians 6:2
    Or do you not know that the saints will judge t...
    Revelation 2:26
    The one who conquers and who keeps my works unt...
    Revelation 20:4
    Then I saw thrones, and seated on them were tho...
  3. Cross References
    Daniel 7:7
    After this I saw in the night visions, and behold, a fourth beast, terrifying and dreadful and exceedingly strong. It had great iron teeth; it devoured and broke in pieces and stamped what was left with its feet. It was different from all the beasts that were before it, and it had ten horns.
  4. Cross References
    Daniel 7:8
    I considered the horns, and behold, there came up among them another horn, a little one, before which three of the first horns were plucked up by the roots. And behold, in this horn were eyes like the eyes of a man, and a mouth speaking great things.
  5. Cross References
    Daniel 8:24
    His power shall be great - but not by his own power; and he shall cause fearful destruction and shall succeed in what he does, and destroy mighty men and the people who are the saints.
  6. Cross References
    Daniel 7:9
    As I looked, thrones were placed, and the Ancient of Days took his seat; his clothing was white as snow, and the hair of his head like pure wool; his throne was fiery flames; its wheels were burning fire.
    Daniel 7:13
    I saw in the night visions, and behold, with the clouds of heaven there came one like a son of man, and he came to the Ancient of Days and was presented before him.
  7. Cross References
    Daniel 7:18
    But the saints of the Most High shall receive the kingdom and possess the kingdom forever, forever and ever.
  8. Cross References
    Daniel 7:18
    But the saints of the Most High shall receive the kingdom and possess the kingdom forever, forever and ever.
  9. Cross References
    Daniel 7:19
    Then I desired to know the truth about the fourth beast, which was different from all the rest, exceedingly terrifying, with its teeth of iron and claws of bronze, and which devoured and broke in pieces and stamped what was left with its feet.
  10. Cross References
    Daniel 11:36
    And the king shall do as he wills. He shall exalt himself and magnify himself above every god, and shall speak astonishing things against the God of gods. He shall prosper till the indignation is accomplished; for what is decreed shall be done.
  11. Cross References
    Daniel 2:9
    If you do not make the dream known to me, there is but one sentence for you. You have agreed to speak lying and corrupt words before me till the times change. Therefore tell me the dream, and I shall know that you can show me its interpretation.
    Daniel 2:21
    He changes times and seasons; he removes kings and sets up kings; he gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding.
  12. Cross References
    Daniel 12:7
    And I heard the man clothed in linen, who was above the waters of the stream; he raised his right hand and his left hand toward heaven and swore by him who lives forever that it would be for a time, times, and half a time, and that when the shattering of the power of the holy people comes to an end all these things would be finished.
    Revelation 12:14
    But the woman was given the two wings of the great eagle so that she might fly from the serpent into the wilderness, to the place where she is to be nourished for a time, and times, and half a time.
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