(3) The same remark may be made as to the symbolic application of the language - taking it for a much longer period than literally three years and a half; that is, regarding each day as standing for a year, and thus considering it as denoting twelve hundred and sixty years. Not only does it have iron teeth, but this fourth beast also has ten Behold a fourth beast This fourth kingdom can be no other than the Roman empire, which answers this emphatical description better than any of the former kingdoms. Jesus is seated at Gods right hand waiting for the appointed time (Rev 2:26-27). ul. And interesting, the four heads, when Alexander the Great died, the kingdom, or the Grecian Empire, did not pass on, because Alexander the Great did not have any children, did not pass on in a dynasty, but actually was divided into four separate heads and four of his generals began to rule: one in Syria, one in Egypt, one in Asia Minor, and the other in Greece. Though this is not designated expressly, yet perhaps it is the most natural construction, as meaning that he would have jurisdiction over the saints during this period; and if so, then the meaning is, that he would have absolute control over them, or set up a dominion over them, for the time specified the time, and times, etc. The ten horns you saw are ten kings who have not yet received a kingdom, but who for one hour will receive authority as kings along with the beast. The design of Satan has been to wear out the saints of the Most High, that they may be no more in remembrance; but the attempt is vain, for while the world stands God will have a church in it. WebAs explained in Daniel 7:23, it is said that the kingdom denoted by this would "devour the whole earth." swiftness of Greek conquest is replaced by the brutal force of the If we would have God's word ready in our mouths when we have occasion for it, we must keep it in our hearts at all times. Rome was built of iron. The person that stood by, the angel, of whom Daniel made his inquiries, and who answered him, as follows: the fourth beast shall be the fourth kingdom on earth; which shows that the angel, by four kings, Daniel 7:17, meant four kingdoms, that should successively arise in the earth, and out of it, one after another; and this kingdom is not the kingdom of the Seleucidae, nor the Turkish, but the Roman empire; for this is to continue until the kingdom of Christ takes place; see Daniel 7:7: which shall be diverse from all kingdoms; from the kingdoms and monarchies that were before it; particularly as a kingdom, in its form of government, both when Pagan and when Papal; see Daniel 7:7: and shall devour the whole earth, and shall tread it down, and break it in pieces: not the whole land of Judea only, as some read and interpret it; but the whole world, which the Romans became masters of; and the phrases used denote the destruction and desolation they made, wherever they carried their arms, and the cruelty and tyranny they exercised, and the vast profusion of blood made by them, both among the Heathens they subdued, and the Christians they persecuted. Yet most people today have never heard of John Gill. This empire, in its different stages, is focused on specifically as the rest of the chapter unfolds. 11I beheld then because of the voice of the great words which the horn spake: I beheld even till the beast was slain, and his body destroyed, and given to the burning flame. (Also see the Excursus on "The Man of Sin" in 2Thessalonians 2 in this series.). Of course none of these would strike as much fear into an enemy's heart as the New Zealand kiwi! For while we have been looking at what mankind is plotting on earth, there is a whole different plan being hatched in heaven and the schemes of the antichrist are soon to be dramatically interrupted by the King of kings and the Lord of lords! According to Only God can declare the end from the beginning and that is what He has done in this wonderful book. Here are the references: 1. The only two rapture positions that would tie in with Daniel 7:25 are the Pre-tribulation and Post-tribulation raptures. Much additional material is available there. Daniel 7 the prophet records a night vision that God gave him concerning four world empires, symbolized as four beasts (Daniel 7:114). This final beast grows a horn that is boastful and blasphemous, likely representing the ruler called the beast of Revelation. The key that was given him, to let him into the understanding of this vision. In the first six chapters of Daniel, he interprets the dreams of others. But God allowed him to rule only for a time, then suddenly intervened and destroyed him (23-26). He sees Jesus coming with clouds of heaven. There are no known prophecies to fulfil. So it is quite possible that what you see today in the European community is actually the beginning of the fulfillment of these prophecies of Daniel. He adds that the fourth beast had nails of brass along with teeth of iron. You will remember that in Daniel chapter 2 Nebuchadnezzar had a dream and he saw these same coming kingdoms of the world as a great statue made up of precious metals (gold, silver bronze etc). In the last six chapters, he I saw - a fourth beast - it had great iron teeth This is allowed, on all hands, to be the Roman empire. 16 I came near unto one of them that stood by, and asked him the truth of all this. 'This is the end of the matter. It boastful. They are Babylon, Media-Persia, Greece, and Rome. This is made clear by passages such as Matt 24:15 and 2 Thessalonians 2:4. (g) This would be a persecuting power: and shall wear out the saints of the Most High, Daniel 7:25. Glory! All Christ's enemies shall be made his footstool, and shall be consumed and destroyed to the end: these were the apostle uses concerning the man of sin, 2 Thessalonians 2:8. He shall trample upon laws and customs, human and divine. Now I cannot prove either side to be wrong; and therefore, since prophecies sometimes have many fulfillings, and we ought to give scripture its full latitude (in this as in many other controversies), I am willing to allow that they are both in the right, and that this prophecy has primary reference to the Syrian empire, and was intended for the encouragement of the Jews who suffered under Antiochus, that they might see even these melancholy times foretold, but might foresee a glorious issue of them at last, and the final overthrow of their proud oppressors; and, which is best of all, might foresee, not long after, the setting up of the kingdom of the Messiah in the world, with the hopes of which it was usual with the former prophets to comfort the people of God in their distresses. So this is an important chapter in understanding the rest of this book. Now, if you know your prophecy and you know your types, then you will also know that the "sea" or "waters" are used prophetically in the Bible to speak of the gentile nations (see Isa 17:12-13, Rev 17:1,15). And after this I saw in the night visions, and behold there was a fourth beast, that was dreadful and awesome, it was exceedingly strong; it had great iron teeth: that devoured and broke in pieces, and stamped the residue with the feet of it: and it was different from all the beasts that were before it; and it had ten horns ( Daniel 7:1-7 ). The first kingdom is the Babylonian Empire, represented by a lion and an Daniel was disturbed as he considered what the vision foretold (28). See what an emphasis is laid upon this (Daniel 7:18; Daniel 7:18): The saints shall possess the kingdom for ever, even for ever and ever; and the reason is because he whose saints they are is the Most High and his kingdom is an everlasting kingdom,Daniel 7:27; Daniel 7:27. The founding It came after ten the Roman Empire was ten nations before the Church arose. "Thus he said: The fourth beast will be a fourth kingdom on the earth, which will be different from all the other kingdoms and will devour the whole earth and tread it down and crush it. 10A fiery stream issued and came forth from before him: thousand thousands ministered unto him, and ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him: the judgment was set, and the books were opened. When all Italy came under their sway, this was sufficient for any noble monarchy; but Spain, Sicily, part, of Greece, arm Illyrieum were added, and afterwards all Greece and Macedon, Asia Minor, Africa., and all the islands; for by one word they expelled the king of Cyprus, and sold his goods by public auction. Note, It concerns God's prophets and ministers to treasure up the things of God in their minds, and there to digest them well. Apparently, Even today it is fair to say that place has some atmosphere! Cruelty was added to pride, for all looked up to the Romans, and conciliated the favor of Rome by flattery, for the purpose of raging savagely against; their own people. Tworzymy jzmioci donatury ipierwotnej symboliki. As for me Daniel, my cogitations much troubled me, and my countenance changed in me: but I kept the matter in my heart. writes that he kept The Chaldee here rendered against - letsad - means, literally, at, or against the part of it, and then against. The fourth beast (Rome) is more bizarre and terrifying than the others; it has ten horns on its head and teeth of iron. The kingdom of the Lord Jesus Christ will take the dominion and last forever and ever. If the kingdom here referred to should be broken up into such a number of powers, or if in any way these powers became possessed of this authority, and wielded it, such a fact would express what we are to expect to find in this kingdom. Daniel sees four beasts representing the kingdoms of menHe sees the ancient of days (Adam) to whom the Son of Man (Christ) will comeThe kingdom will be given to the Saints forever. But it is a good thing for us that what perplexed Daniel the most, and what he now zeroes in on, is the kingdom that is the most relevant to us. Or for a three and half year period will he rule, coming to Jerusalem, and beginning to make war against Israel. It is a church that overthrows the word of God and establishes its own laws. Ogranicza Was jedynie wyobrania. Here only do we read about the Ancient of Days three times in this chapter. God shall judge the world by his Son, to whom he has committed all judgment, and, as an earnest of that, he comes for the deliverance of his oppressed people, comes for the setting up of his kingdom in the world. It may be presumed, therefore, that in some sense of the term the period of a year is referred to. His throne is surrounded by fire and shoots fire out from it, representing God as the ultimate judge. To this his interpreter answers (Daniel 7:23-25; Daniel 7:23-25) that this fourth beast is a fourth kingdom, that shall devour the whole earth, or (as it may be read) the whole land. 7 After this I kept looking in the night visions, and behold, a fourth beast, dreadful and terrifying and extremely strong; and it had large iron teeth. Well, that is the interpretations from man's point of view. But now going back, we're gonna start dealing now with prophecies or with visions that Daniel received.The first one, here in chapter 7, was when Belshazzar was in his first year as the king of Babylon. This period is described as "always, even unto the end of the world" (Matthew 28:18-20); but it is also referred to in this passage (Revelation 12:14), as A TIME AND TIMES AND HALF A TIME. And that is what we shall look at in the next study! Daniel sees this fourth beasts violence on full Published: Apr 29, 2023 at 03:30 AM. If you want more information or detail, there is much more available. The other beasts are spared, even though their power is taken away. The leopard had four wings of a bird to indicate even enhanced speed. Dan 7:7-8 'After that, in my vision at night I looked, and there before me was a fourth beast - terrifying and frightening and very powerful. So he told me, and made me know the interpretation of the things. Daniel 7 Commentary; HOMER HEATER. So he told me, and made me know the interpretation of the things. Henry Kissinger (Dec 08) cited the chaos being wrought across the globe by the financial crisis and the spread of terrorism as an opportunity to bolster a new global order. In addition to declaring himself a deity, this king outlawed On which the governors of the above monarchies sat; and those of the ten kings, signified by the ten horns; and also that of the little horn. This would be fulfilled in one who would blaspheme God directly; or who would be rebellious against his government and authority; or who would complain of his administration and laws; or who would give utterance to harsh and reproachful words against his real claims. Here we have, I. Copyright 2023, Bible Study Tools. Interesting, that's one thing I never wanted to be. The fourth and final beast that Daniel sees is the most dreadfulterrifying and frightening and very powerful ( Daniel 7:7 ). Lengerke renders the word Fest-Zeiten - festival times, and explains it as meaning the holy times, festival days, Leviticus 23:2, Leviticus 23:4, Leviticus 23:37, Leviticus 23:44. "So I beheld until these thrones, the ten kings, were cast down.". 9I beheld till the thrones were cast down, and the Ancient of days did sit, whose garment was white as snow, and the hair of his head like the pure wool: his throne was like the fiery flame, and his wheels as burning fire. Thus the angel says, The Fourth Beast signifies a fourth kingdom, which shall differ from all the kingdoms Previously to that period, no state was so extensive in its sway. (3) From the midst of these sovereignties or kingdoms there was to spring up another one of peculiar characteristics, Daniel 7:24-25. Never forget the many martyrs who have gone before and stood against this monstrosity of devilish lies. What is this same horn that shall prevail so far against the saints?" The Ten of them together, equaling the ten toes or the ten horns. The kings of Egypt were their allies, and yet became dependent upon their nod; the sovereign dared not appoint an heir, without consulting their pleasure. Proud member Daniel sees clearly the picture of the great Day of Judgment (Rev 20:11-13). It is interesting that the Bible sees a 10 division stage and that is precisely what man is heading to. The first three beasts represent Babylon, Medo-Persia, and Greece. And of the increase of His government and peace there shall be no end. It was raised up on one of its sides, and it had three ribs in its mouth between its teeth. Salem Media Group. 7), when more closely viewed, resolves itself into four, with their interpretations, but we shall treat it singly. They shall either be brought into subjection to his golden sceptre or brought to destruction by his iron rod. And that he finally declares that he himself is God and demands to be worshipped as God. Three of the 10 horns are uprooted. So this vision is of four kingdoms that would arise from out of, and dominate, the gentile nations. The Times of the Gentiles - The Earthly Scene. WebDaniel 7:4. 'After that, I looked, and there before me was another beast, one that looked like a leopard. a prediction that is fulfilled by Antiochus Epiphanes, who became This king will hate God, hate God's people and will radically change the laws to bring about a global persecution of God's people. But he is given power to rule over these saints, the redeemed Israel, for three and half years. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. 12As concerning the rest of the beasts, they had their dominion taken away: yet their lives were prolonged for a season and time. He comes to Jerusalem and he makes war against the remnant of the woman's seed or of Israel. Out of this large, singular kingdom ten smaller kingdoms shall arise. Daniel 6 Daniel Daniel 8. 3. This corresponds exactly with the Daniel passage above that states that a 'little horn' will come up among the other ten and will take control. So far as the word is concerned, it would denote a day, a week, a month, a year, or a larger or smaller division of time, and the period actually intended to be designated must be determined from the connection. beasts come out of a stormy sea. We are told in the book of Revelation that when Jesus comes again that He will destroy this instrument of Satan, this man of sin, and he will be cast into Gehenna, the lake that burneth with fire. It had eagle's wings that were plucked. Daniel 2 has four metals and Daniel 7 has four beasts. And, behold, one like the Son of man - It is remarkable that Daniel does not attempt to represent this by any symbol. like the eyes of a man and a mouth. What is fairly implied in the explanation of the angel? I beheld till the thrones were cast down. Ultimately of course, it is only a temporary measure until one man assumes full control. The judgment shall sit,Daniel 7:26; Daniel 7:26. It is a whore resting on seven hills the famed seven hills of Rome (Rev 17:9). These are the kingdoms that are going to rule over the earth, but ultimately the saints will take the kingdom. WebVerse-. Judaism, and set himself as a direct opponent of Gods people. To start off, the guys hit on the two quarterbacks picked on Day 2, as the Titans picked Will Levis in the second round (1:48) and the Lions picked Hendon Hooker in the third round (5:35). On the judges throne sits the Ancient of Days: God. The Roman empire was known for their use of iron and the iron represented their immense strength. For although the Spartans and Athenians performed illustrious and memorable exploits, yet we know them to have been included within narrow boundaries; and the ambition and wordy vanity of the Greeks caused them to celebrate those wars which were scarcely of any consequence, as we learn even from their own histories. At that time He will take His glorious power and reign visibly (Rev 11:15-18). Note, It is a very desirable thing to take the right and full sense of what we see and hear from God; and those that would know must ask by faithful and fervent prayer and by accomplishing a diligent search. 2. 27And the kingdom and dominion, and the greatness of the kingdom under the whole heaven, shall be given to the people of the saints of the most High, whose kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and all dominions shall serve and obey him. In chapter 7 we are presented with an amazing God given vision of all the kingdoms that would dominate planet earth from the time of the Babylonian exile onwards. I don't believe that the church is on earth at this time. Home / Commentary / Daniel / Daniel Chapter 7 / Daniel 7:7-8. F2 relates; and when the city was taken, the Babylonians were obliged to deliver up their arms, employ themselves in tilling their fields, and to pay tribute to the Persians, and always salute them as their lords and masters, as the same historian F3 says; see ( Jeremiah 51:30 ) . You will probably know that the book of Daniel consists of both history and prophecy. Three To report dead links, typos, or html errors or suggestions about making these resources more useful use the convenient, Baker Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology, Hastings' Dictionary of the New Testament. Both The Bible describes a beast similar to the Roman beast in Revelation 13:1, Then I saw a beast coming up out of the sea, having ten horns and seven heads, and on his horns were ten diadems, and on his heads were blasphemous names. The likely interpretation is that both beasts represent an earthly king or kings who will defy God, who will rule wickedly, empowered by Satan, who will directly oppose Gods people, and who declares himself god. But the saints of the Most High shall take the kingdom, and possess the kingdom for ever, even for ever and ever ( Daniel 7:15-18 ). The word rendered times is the same word in the plural, though evidently with a dual signification. Not Nebuchadnezzar or any other single ruler fulfils any of these kings. We are rather dealing with four kingdoms, empires, dominions, or political entities. 13I saw in the night visions, and, behold, one like the Son of man came with the clouds of heaven, and came to the Ancient of days, and they brought him near before him. Dan 7:1-6 In the first year of Belshazzar king of Babylon, Daniel had a dream, and visions passed through his mind as he was lying on his bed. From Daniel 2:4 b to the end of chapter 7, the WebDaniel was active as a prophet receiving and recording revelations from the Lord. This event could presage the event of the boastful ten kingdoms will appear from out of the Roman Empire. The iron teeth and bronze claws might indicate Romes You see, our story has taken us out to the end of Daniel's life during the reigns of Darius and Cyrus, the Medo-Persian kings. There were three ranks the senatorian, the equestrian, and the plebeian, and that mixture made the kingdom like a monster. That is, it would entirely and forever cease. In it they divided the world into 10 regions which they referred to as kingdoms. horn, a little one, that To wrap up the show, Bucky and Lance discuss which teams were winners on Day 2 (24:02). At night it was gladiators verses animals or slaves or, unfortunately, sometimes Christians verses animals. 19 Then I would know the truth of the fourth beast, which was diverse from all the others, exceeding dreadful, whose teeth were of iron, and his nails of brass; which devoured, brake in pieces, and stamped the residue with his feet; 20 And of the ten horns that were in his head, and of the other which came up, and before whom three fell; even of that horn that had eyes, and a mouth that spake very great things, whose look was more stout than his fellows. The things themselves that were discovered amazed and astonished him, and put him into a confusion, till by degrees he recollected and conquered himself, and set the comforts of the vision over against the terrors of it. The first kingdom is the Babylonian Empire, represented by a lion and an eagle . [7]. survives its rage. heads). The phrase "whole earth" does not necessarily mean the whole planet (cf. 23Thus he said, The fourth beast shall be the fourth kingdom upon earth, which shall be diverse from all kingdoms, and shall devour the whole earth, and shall tread it down, and break it in pieces. The prophet sees four beasts ( Daniel 7:17) representing four kingdoms (verse 17). Very impiously towards God. It was lifted up from the earth, but then it was made to stand like a man. It is fair to say that what Daniel saw was pretty full on! II. As God is again revealing the four world-dominating empires. He was making war against the saints prevailing against them. 18 But the saints of the most High shall take the kingdom, and possess the kingdom for ever, even for ever and ever. Daniel Chapter 3 Bible Study Lesson: When things get hot! But this beat had four heads. (a) that it would be in important respects different from the others; (b) that it would devour, or subdue the whole earth; (c) that it would tread it down and break it in pieces; that is, it would be a universal dynasty, of a fierce and warlike character, that would keep the whole world subdued and subject by power. Since both Daniel and Revelation make it clear that this period is actually to last until the end of time, it becomes mandatory to believe that all such time-references in Revelation have exactly the same meaning. 4The first was like a lion, and had eagle's wings: I beheld till the wings thereof were plucked, and it was lifted up from the earth, and made stand upon the feet as a man, and a man's heart was given to it. horn that occurs during the Roman era. Maurer refers this to the saints of the Most High, as meaning that they would be delivered into his hands. He is so, and therefore theirs shall be so. The mention of the exact number of three, however, would rather seem to imply that we are to expect some such exact fulfillment, or some prostration of three sovereignties by the new power that would arise. In Daniel 7:7, Russia evolves from the bear with teeth to the large iron teeth, which is crucial to the 4th terrifying and frightening beast. WebDaniel 7:12. I, Daniel, was deeply troubled by my thoughts, and my face turned pale, but I kept the matter to myself.'.

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