Daniel 7

The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 7:13

I 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. The version of the Septuagint is different in the last two clauses of this verse, "As the Ancient of days he came, and those standing around were present to him." Although the reading here is supported by Paulus Tellensis, we suspect some error of copyists. Theodotion practically agrees with the Massoretic. The Peshitta... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 7:13-14

The kingdom of the Son of man. In contrast with the brutal godless kingdoms, we have here a description of the higher final kingdom—its origin, character, and destiny. I. ORIGIN . 1 . It comes from above. Divine providence inaugnrates it, and heavenly principles inspire it. Christ and his kingdom are from above ( John 8:23 ). 2 . It is in intimate relations with God. The Son of man "came to the Ancient of days," and was brought "near before him." The source of the power... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 7:13-14

The enthronement of Christ. "I saw in the night visions, and, behold, one like the Son of man" ( Daniel 7:13 ). Either after, or more probably in connection with, the destruction of the fourth world-power, universal empire was given to Christ—the Messiah of Hebrew expectation. We assume, for the present, that it is he who is described in the next paragraph. That the assumption is well-founded will immediately appear. I. THE KING . We read Daniel 7:13 thus: "I continued looking in... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 7:14

And there was given him dominion, and glory, and a kingdom, that all people, nations, and languages, should serve him: his dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed. The versions differ only slightly and verbally from this. The personal element is here made prominent. Compare with this Revelation 5:12 , "Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 7:15-18

I Daniel was grieved in my spirit in the midst of my body, and the visions of my head troubled me. I came near unto one of them that stood by, and asked him the truth of all this. So he told me, and made me know the interpretation of the things. These great beasts, which are four, are four kings, which shall arise out of the earth, But the saints of the Most High shall take the kingdom, and possess the kingdom for ever, even for ever and ever. The version of the Septuagint differs in some... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 7:15-28

The great antagonist. "I behold, and the same horn," etc. ( Daniel 7:21 , Daniel 7:22 ). In introducing this subject, let the following interesting facts be noted. The dream occasioned Daniel great anxiety. "Even I Daniel grieved was my spirit, in the midst of [ its ] sheath. " The soul a sword in its scabbard. He solicited information from one of the myriads in attendance on the Eternal. In answer, two or three suggestions were made, leading Daniel to inquire further, which he... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 7:15-28

Godly obedience the basis of permanent dominion. Wisdom and righteousness are the qualities of a real king. Daniel, though not ambitious of a material sceptre, yet, by virtue of his weighty influence, swayed the destinies of the Babylonian empire. He ruled by an unpretentious grace. I. GOOD MEN ARE MORE CONCERNED FOR GOD 'S CAUSE THAN FOR ANY SELF - EXALTATION . Daniel was grieved in spirit, not because of personal ill, nor from fear of the lions' den, but... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 7:19-22

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; 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. I beheld, and the same horn made war with... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 7:23-24

Thus he said, The fourth boast 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. And the ten horns out of this kingdom are ton kings that shall arise: and another shall rise after them; and he shall be diverse from the first, and he shall subdue three kings. The version of the LXX . differs in some minute points from the Massoretic text. The text as given by Justin Martyr is... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 7:25-27

And he shall speak great words against the Most High, and shall wear out the saints of the Most High, and think to change times and laws: and they shall be given into his hand until a time and times and the dividing of time. But the judgment shall sit, and they shall take away his dominion, to consume and to destroy it unto the end. And the kingdom and dominion, and the greatness of the kingdom under the whole heaved, shall be given to the people of the saints of the Most High, whose kingdom... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 7:13

The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 7:13-14

The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 7:13-14

The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 7:14

The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 7:15-18

The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 7:15-28

The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 7:15-28

The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 7:19-22

The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 7:23-24

The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 7:25-27

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