Daniel 7

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Daniel 7:6

a fowl = a bird. four heads . These are not interpreted, and will be understood only when they are seen. It will have these four heads at the time of its being seen. read more

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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Daniel 7:7

a fourth beast. Not Rome, for it has the "ten horns" when it is first seen. Moreover, these ten horns are not seen till the time of the end. This fourth beast therefore belongs to the time of the end. The beast of Revelation 13:1-10 combines in himself all these resemblances. See note on Daniel 7:23 . great iron teeth. Literally two (or two rows of) teeth, great ones. the residue = the rest: i.e. the other three beasts which will be co-existent. They do not destroy or succeed one another,... read more

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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Daniel 7:8

I considered = Iwas considering. the horns . Mentioned in Daniel 7:7 . little horn = a horn of small beginnings. This identifies this vision with those of Ch. Daniel 8:9 , Daniel 8:11 , Daniel 8:12 . See App-90 . The first of twelve titles given to the power commonly known as "the Antichrist": it is used again in Daniel 8:9 . Compare Daniel 11:21-30 . Note the other titles: "the king of Babylon" (Isaiah 14:4 ); "the Assyrian" (Isaiah 14:25 ); "Lucifer, son of the morning", in opposition to... read more

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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Daniel 7:9

till = till that. the thrones = the seats for judgment. cast down = set or placed. The seats of Orientals are cushions laid, not "set", but "cast down". The reference is to this, in Revelation 4:2 . Compare Psalms 9:7 ; Psalms 29:10 . Isaiah 28:6 . the Ancient of days = the Everlasting One. Compare Psalms 90:2 .Revelation 4:2 . did sit = took His seat. white as snow, &c . Compare Revelation 1:4 . his wheels = the wheels thereof: i.e. of the throne. Compare Ezekiel 1:15-20 , Ezekiel... read more

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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Daniel 7:10

ministered = were ministering. stood = were standing. Indicating readiness for service. the judgment = the Judge; "judgment" being put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of the Subject), App-6 , for the Judge Who actually sat. was set = took His seat. the books, &c . Literally "books were opened". read more

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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Daniel 7:11

the horn spake = the horn kept speaking. the beast. At length we learn who "the (little) horn" is See note on Daniel 7:8 and Revelation 19:20 . the burning flame. Compare 2 Thessalonians 1:7-10 ; 2 Thessalonians 2:8 . read more

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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Daniel 7:12

the rest of the beasts: i.e. the three mentioned in verses: Daniel 7:4-7 as co-existing, they had, &c . = their dominion was caused to pass away. their lives were prolonged = a lengthening of their life was given to them: i.e. the remaining three after the fourth beast has been destroyed. for a season and time: i.e. for an appointed season. read more

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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Daniel 7:13

the Son of Man. See notes on Psalms 8:4 .Matthew 8:20 . came = was coming. read more

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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Daniel 7:14

there was given, &c . = to Him was given, &c. people = peoples. an everlasting dominion . See verses: Daniel 7:18 , Daniel 7:27 , Dan 7:35 , Daniel 2:44 ; Daniel 4:3 ; Daniel 6:26 . Psalms 45:6 ; Psalms 145:13 ; Psalms 146:10 . Isaiah 9:7 . Obadiah 1:21 .Micah 4:7 . 3 John 1:12; 3 John 1:12 :34 .Hebrews 1:8 . read more

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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Daniel 7:15

grieved. Because he did not understand . Therefore Dan 7 could not be identical with Daniel 2:0 , because he had interpreted that already to Nebuchadnezzar. my spirit = myself. Chaldee. rua c h . App-9 . read more

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Daniel 7:6

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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Daniel 7:10

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Daniel 7:11

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Daniel 7:12

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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Daniel 7:15

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