Daniel 7:14

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Daniel 7:9-14

Whether we understand the fourth beast to signify the Syrian empire, or the Roman, or the former as the figure of the latter, it is plain that these verses are intended for the comfort and support of the people of God in reference to the persecutions they were likely to sustain both from the one and from the other, and from all their proud enemies in every age; for it is written for their learning on whom the ends of the world have come, that they also, through patience and comfort of this... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Daniel 7:14

And there was given him dominion, and glory, and a kingdom ,.... That is, a large, powerful, and glorious kingdom; not but that he had a kingdom before, but now it will be more extensive, and appear in greater glory: this will be fulfilled when the kingdoms of this world shall become his, and all nations shall serve and worship him, Revelation 11:15 , as follows: that all people, nations, and languages, should serve him ; embrace his Gospel, submit to his ordinances serve and worship... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Daniel 7:14

And there was given him dominion - This also is applied to our Lord Jesus by himself, after his resurrection, Matthew 28:18 . His dominion is an everlasting dominion - Christianity shall increase, and prevail to the end of the world. See the parallel passages in the margin. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Daniel 7:14

Verse 14 The Prophet; confirms and explains more clearly in this verse what he had said in the former one. For we may collect from it how the personage previously mentioned arrived at the Ancient of days, who is God, namely, because power was given to him. For although Christ truly ascended into heaven, (Matthew 28:18,) yet we ought clearly to weigh the purpose of his doing so. It was to acquire the supreme power in heaven and in earth, as he himself says. And Paul also mentions this purpose in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 7:1-28

EXPOSITION THE VISION OF THE FOUR BEASTS . This chapter begins the second section of the book. All before this has been narrative; visions are introduced into the narrative, but they were not given to Daniel himself, but to others; his role was the secondary one of interpreter. These visions and the events connected with them are related more as incidents in the biography of Daniel, than as revelations of the future. With this chapter begins a series of revelations to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 7:9-14

The real King-maker. The panorama which passed before Daniel's mind in the night-season did not terminate in a scene of confusion and misery. This scene of brutal ferocity occurs in the middle of a great tragedy, and leads on to a peaceful triumph of truth and righteousness. These inhuman kings were not masters of the situation. One higher than they watched the moral chaos from his supernal throne, and, out of the tangled mass of conflicting ambitions and passions, brought a condition of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

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

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Daniel 7:14

And there was given him dominion - That is, by him who is represented as the “Ancient of days.” The fair interpretation of this is, that he received the dominion from him. This is the uniform representation in the New Testament. Compare Matthew 28:18; Joh 3:35; 1 Corinthians 15:27. The word dominion here means rule or auhority - such as a prince exercises. He was set over a kingdom as a prince or ruler.And glory - That is the glory or honor appropriate to one at the head of such an empire.And a... read more

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