Daniel 2:35
Daniel 2:35 in Multiple Translations
Then the iron, clay, bronze, silver, and gold were shattered and became like chaff on the threshing floor in summer. The wind carried them away, and not a trace of them could be found. But the stone that had struck the statue became a great mountain and filled the whole earth.
Then was the iron, the clay, the brass, the silver, and the gold, broken to pieces together, and became like the chaff of the summer threshingfloors; and the wind carried them away, that no place was found for them: and the stone that smote the image became a great mountain, and filled the whole earth.
Then was the iron, the clay, the brass, the silver, and the gold, broken in pieces together, and became like the chaff of the summer threshing-floors; and the wind carried them away, so that no place was found for them: and the stone that smote the image became a great mountain, and filled the whole earth.
Then the iron and the earth, the brass and the silver and the gold, were smashed together, and became like the dust on the floors where grain is crushed in summer; and the wind took them away so that no sign of them was to be seen: and the stone which gave the image a blow became a great mountain, covering all the earth.
Then the rest of the statue—the bronze, the silver, and the gold—broke into pieces like the iron and clay. The wind blew them all away like chaff from the summer threshing floor, so that no trace of them could be found. But the stone that struck the statue became a great mountain and filled the whole earth.
Then was the yron, the clay, the brasse, the siluer and the golde broken all together, and became like the chaffe of the sommer floures, and the winde caryed them away, that no place was founde for them: and the stone that smote the image, became a great mountaine, and filled the whole earth.
then broken small together have been the iron, the clay, the brass, the silver, and the gold, and they have been as chaff from the summer threshing-floor, and carried them away hath the wind, and no place hath been found for them: and the stone that smote the image hath become a great mountain, and hath filled all the land.
Then the iron, the clay, the bronze, the silver, and the gold were broken in pieces together, and became like the chaff of the summer threshing floors. The wind carried them away, so that no place was found for them. The stone that struck the image became a great mountain and filled the whole earth.
Then was the iron, the clay, the brass, the silver, and the gold, broken to pieces together, and became like the chaff of the summer threshing-floors; and the wind carried them away, that no place was found for them: and the stone that smote the image became a great mountain, and filled the whole earth.
Then was the iron, the clay, the brass, the silver, and the gold broken to pieces together, and became like the chaff of a summer’s thrashingfloor, and they were carried away by the wind: and there was no place found for them: but the stone that struck the statue, became a great mountain, and filled the whole earth.
Then the rest of the statue collapsed into a big heap of iron, clay, bronze, silver, and gold. The pieces of the statue were as small as bits of chaff on the ground where it is threshed, and the wind blew away all the tiny pieces. There was nothing left. But the rock that smashed the statue became a large mountain that covered the whole earth.
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Daniel 2:35 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
בֵּ/אדַ֣יִן
דָּ֣קוּ
כַ/חֲדָ֡ה
פַּרְזְלָ/א֩
חַסְפָּ֨/א
נְחָשָׁ֜/א
כַּסְפָּ֣/א
וְ/דַהֲבָ֗/א
וַ/הֲווֹ֙
כְּ/ע֣וּר
מִן
אִדְּרֵי
קַ֔יִט
וּ/נְשָׂ֤א
הִמּוֹן֙
רוּחָ֔/א
וְ/כָל
אֲתַ֖ר
לָא
הִשְׁתֲּכַ֣ח
לְ/ה֑וֹן
וְ/אַבְנָ֣/א
דִּֽי
מְחָ֣ת
לְ/צַלְמָ֗/א
הֲוָ֛ת
לְ/ט֥וּר
רַ֖ב
וּ/מְלָ֥ת
כָּל
אַרְעָֽ/א
בֵּ/אדַ֣יִן
ʼĕdayin
H116
then
Adj | Adv
דָּ֣קוּ
dᵉqaq
H1855
to break up
Adj
כַ/חֲדָ֡ה
chad
H2298
one
Adj | Adj
פַּרְזְלָ/א֩
parzel
H6523
iron
Adj | Art
חַסְפָּ֨/א
chăçaph
H2635
clay
Adj | Art
נְחָשָׁ֜/א
nᵉchâsh
H5174
bronze
Adj | Art
כַּסְפָּ֣/א
kᵉçaph
H3702
silver
Adj | Art
וְ/דַהֲבָ֗/א
dᵉhab
H1722
gold
Adj | N-ms | Art
וַ/הֲווֹ֙
hâvâʼ
H1934
to be
Adj | V-Qal-Perf-3mp
כְּ/ע֣וּר
ʻûwr
H5784
chaff
Adj | N-ms
מִן
min
H4481
from
Adj
אִדְּרֵי
ʼiddar
H147
threshing floor
Adj
קַ֔יִט
qayiṭ
H7007
summer
Adj
וּ/נְשָׂ֤א
nᵉsâʼ
H5376
to lift
Adj | V-Qal-Perf-3ms
הִמּוֹן֙
himmôw
H1994
they
Adj
רוּחָ֔/א
rûwach
H7308
spirit
Adj | Art
וְ/כָל
kôl
H3606
all
Adj | N-ms
אֲתַ֖ר
ʼăthar
H870
place
Adj
לָא
lâʼ
H3809
not
Adj
הִשְׁתֲּכַ֣ח
shᵉkach
H7912
to find
Adj
לְ/ה֑וֹן
Adj | Suff
וְ/אַבְנָ֣/א
ʼeben
H69
stone
Adj | N-fs | Art
דִּֽי
dîy
H1768
that
Adj
מְחָ֣ת
mᵉchâʼ
H4223
to smite
Adj
לְ/צַלְמָ֗/א
tselem
H6755
image
Adj | N-ms | Art
הֲוָ֛ת
hâvâʼ
H1934
to be
Adj
לְ/ט֥וּר
ṭûwr
H2906
mountain
Adj | N-ms
רַ֖ב
rab
H7229
great
Adj
וּ/מְלָ֥ת
mᵉlâʼ
H4391
to fill
Adj | V-Qal-Perf-3fs
כָּל
kôl
H3606
all
Adj
אַרְעָֽ/א
ʼăraʻ
H772
earth
Adj | Art
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Hebrew Word Reference — Daniel 2:35
בֵּ/אדַ֣יִן
ʼĕdayin
H116
"then"
Adj | Adv
Then or at that time, referring to a specific point in the past or future, like in the story of creation when God said 'then' the earth was formed. It is used to show a sequence of events. The KJV translates it as 'then' or 'now'.
Definition: then, afterwards, thereupon, from that time Aramaic of az (אָז "then" H0227A)
Usage: Occurs in 53 OT verses. KJV: now, that time, then. See also: Ezra 4:9; Daniel 4:16; Daniel 7:19.
דָּ֣קוּ
dᵉqaq
H1855
"to break up"
Adj
Means to break something into pieces, like shattering an object or crushing it into fragments, used in the Bible to describe destruction or chaos.
Definition: 1) to break into pieces, fall into pieces, be shattered 1a) (P'al) to be shattered 1b) (Aphel) to break into pieces
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: break to pieces. See also: Daniel 2:34; Daniel 2:45; Daniel 7:23.
כַ/חֲדָ֡ה
chad
H2298
"one"
Adj | Adj
This word means one, first, or single, and is often used in the Bible to describe something unique. It appears in books like Leviticus and Numbers. It can also be used as an article, like a or an.
Definition: 1) one (number) 1a) one 1b) a (indefinite article)
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: a, first, one, together. See also: Ezra 4:8; Daniel 3:19; Daniel 7:16.
פַּרְזְלָ/א֩
parzel
H6523
"iron"
Adj | Art
In biblical Hebrew, this word means iron, a strong metal used for tools and weapons. It appears in the Bible as a translation from the Aramaic word 'barzel'.
Definition: iron Aramaic of bar.zel (בַּרְזֶל "iron" H1270)
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: iron. See also: Daniel 2:33; Daniel 2:45; Daniel 7:19.
חַסְפָּ֨/א
chăçaph
H2635
"clay"
Adj | Art
This Hebrew word refers to clay, often used for making pottery or bricks. It is a basic material used in ancient times for building and crafting. The Bible mentions clay in stories like creation and pottery-making.
Definition: clay, potsherd
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: clay. See also: Daniel 2:33; Daniel 2:41; Daniel 2:45.
נְחָשָׁ֜/א
nᵉchâsh
H5174
"bronze"
Adj | Art
Bronze refers to a type of copper alloy, like the bronze serpent Moses made in Numbers 21:9. It was a common material in ancient times.
Definition: copper, bronze Aramaic of ne.chu.shah (נְחוּשָׁה "bronze" H5154)
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: brass. See also: Daniel 2:32; Daniel 4:12; Daniel 7:19.
כַּסְפָּ֣/א
kᵉçaph
H3702
"silver"
Adj | Art
Silver, whether as a metal or a form of money, like the shekels used in Exodus 21. It represents value and wealth in the Bible.
Definition: 1) silver 1a) as metal 1b) as money
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: money, silver. See also: Ezra 5:14; Ezra 7:22; Daniel 5:23.
וְ/דַהֲבָ֗/א
dᵉhab
H1722
"gold"
Adj | N-ms | Art
In the Bible, this word means gold, a valuable metal. It is often used to describe items made of gold, such as jewelry or decorations.
Definition: gold Aramaic of za.hav (זָהָב "gold" H2091)
Usage: Occurs in 23 OT verses. KJV: gold(-en). See also: Ezra 5:14; Daniel 3:7; Daniel 5:29.
וַ/הֲווֹ֙
hâvâʼ
H1934
"to be"
Adj | V-Qal-Perf-3mp
Similar to H1933, this word means 'to be' or 'to exist', but with a broader range of applications, as seen in Daniel and Ezra. It can describe something coming to pass or becoming known.
Definition: 1) to come to pass, become, be 1a) (P'al) 1a1) to come to pass 1a2) to come into being, arise, become, come to be 1a2a) to let become known (with participle of knowing) 1a3) to be
Usage: Occurs in 54 OT verses. KJV: be, become, [phrase] behold, [phrase] came (to pass), [phrase] cease, [phrase] cleave, [phrase] consider, [phrase] do, [phrase] give, [phrase] have, [phrase] judge, [phrase] keep, [phrase] labour, [phrase] mingle (self), [phrase] put, [phrase] see, [phrase] seek, [phrase] set, [phrase] slay, [phrase] take heed, tremble, [phrase] walk, [phrase] would. See also: Ezra 4:12; Daniel 4:1; Daniel 7:23.
כְּ/ע֣וּר
ʻûwr
H5784
"chaff"
Adj | N-ms
Chaff refers to the outer husk of a grain, and is often used in the Bible as a metaphor for something worthless or empty. It is the part of the grain that is discarded or blown away, and is used to describe people or things that are without value.
Definition: chaff
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: chaff. See also: Daniel 2:35.
מִן
min
H4481
"from"
Adj
This word is used to show where something comes from, like from a place or at a certain time, and is often translated as from or out of.
Definition: 1) from, out of, by, by reason of, at, more than 1a) from, out of (of place) 1b) from, by, as a result of, by reason of, at, according to, (of source) 1c) from (of time) 1d) beyond, more than (in comparisons)
Usage: Occurs in 83 OT verses. KJV: according, after, [phrase] because, [phrase] before, by, for, from, [idiom] him, [idiom] more than, (out) of, part, since, [idiom] these, to, upon, [phrase] when. See also: Ezra 4:12; Daniel 3:22; Jeremiah 10:11.
אִדְּרֵי
ʼiddar
H147
"threshing floor"
Adj
This word means a threshing floor, a large open area where grain is separated from chaff. It is a place of harvest and gathering.
Definition: threshing floor
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: threshingfloor. See also: Daniel 2:35.
קַ֔יִט
qayiṭ
H7007
"summer"
Adj
Summer refers to the harvest season, a time of warmth and growth. It appears in the Bible as a distinct time of year, also translated as harvest in some versions.
Definition: summer Aramaic of qa.yits (קַ֫יִץ "summer" H7019)
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: summer. See also: Daniel 2:35.
וּ/נְשָׂ֤א
nᵉsâʼ
H5376
"to lift"
Adj | V-Qal-Perf-3ms
This Hebrew word also means to lift, but it's used differently, like taking something away or making a rebellion. It's seen in books like 2 Kings and Ezekiel, often talking about lifting arms or making an uprising. It's about taking action or rising up.
Definition: 1) to lift, bear, take, carry 1a) (P'al) to take 1b) (Ithpael) to make a rising, make an insurrection
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: carry away, make insurrection, take. See also: Ezra 4:19; Ezra 5:15; Daniel 2:35.
הִמּוֹן֙
himmôw
H1994
"they"
Adj
This Hebrew word is another way to say 'they' or 'them', referring to a group of people. It is used as a subject or object in sentences, and appears in various books of the Bible, including Leviticus and Numbers.
Definition: 1) they, them 1a) they (subject) 1b) them (object)
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] are, them, those. See also: Ezra 4:10; Ezra 5:14; Daniel 3:22.
רוּחָ֔/א
rûwach
H7308
"spirit"
Adj | Art
This word for spirit is used to describe the wind, a person's mind, or their emotions, and is seen in the writings of King Solomon.
Definition: 1) spirit, wind 1a) wind 1b) spirit 1b1) of man 1b2) seat of the mind
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: mind, spirit, wind. See also: Daniel 2:35; Daniel 5:12; Daniel 7:15.
וְ/כָל
kôl
H3606
"all"
Adj | N-ms
The Hebrew word for all or everything, used in the Bible to describe the entirety of something, like all people or all things. It appears in Genesis and Psalms to emphasize God's power over everything. This word is often translated as 'all' or 'every' in English Bibles.
Definition: 1) all, whole, the whole 1a) the whole of, all 1b) every, any, none
Usage: Occurs in 74 OT verses. KJV: all, any, + (forasmuch) as, + be-(for this) cause, every, + no (manner, -ne), + there (where) -fore, + though, what (where, who) -soever, (the) whole. See also: Ezra 4:14; Daniel 3:29; Daniel 7:27.
אֲתַ֖ר
ʼăthar
H870
"place"
Adj
This word refers to a place or location, and can also mean after or following something. It is used in various contexts throughout the Bible to describe physical locations or sequences of events.
Definition: track, place
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: after, place. See also: Ezra 5:15; Daniel 2:35; Daniel 7:7.
לָא
lâʼ
H3809
"not"
Adj
Means 'not' or 'nothing', often used to show something is absent or non-existent, like in Genesis. It implies a simple or absolute negation. Used over 2000 times in the Bible.
Definition: no, not, nothing Aramaic of lo (לֹא "not" H3808)
Usage: Occurs in 60 OT verses. KJV: or even, neither, no(-ne, -r), (can-) not, as nothing, without. See also: Ezra 4:13; Daniel 3:16; Jeremiah 10:11.
הִשְׁתֲּכַ֣ח
shᵉkach
H7912
"to find"
Adj
This word means to find or discover something, either literally or figuratively. It's used in the Bible to describe finding things, like wisdom or God's favor. The KJV translates it simply as 'find'.
Definition: 1) to find 1a) (Aphel) to find 1b) (Ithp'al) to be found
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: find. See also: Ezra 4:15; Daniel 5:12; Daniel 6:24.
לְ/ה֑וֹן
""
Adj | Suff
וְ/אַבְנָ֣/א
ʼeben
H69
"stone"
Adj | N-fs | Art
The Hebrew word for stone, used to describe a rock or material for building and idol-making, found throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) stone 1a) a (the) stone 1b) stone, material of idols and buildings
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: stone. See also: Ezra 5:8; Daniel 2:45; Daniel 6:18.
דִּֽי
dîy
H1768
"that"
Adj
This word is used as a relative conjunction, like 'that' or 'which', to connect ideas in sentences. It appears in Genesis and Exodus to describe relationships between people and things. The KJV translates it as 'that' or 'which'.
Definition: part of relation 1) who, which, that mark of genitive 2) that of, which belongs to, that conj 3) that, because
Usage: Occurs in 186 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] as, but, for(-asmuch [phrase]), [phrase] now, of, seeing, than, that, therefore, until, [phrase] what (-soever), when, which, whom, whose. See also: Ezra 4:9; Daniel 3:7; Jeremiah 10:11.
מְחָ֣ת
mᵉchâʼ
H4223
"to smite"
Adj
This verb means to strike or smite, often used to describe God's judgment. In Exodus 12:13, it describes the angel of death passing over the Israelites. It can also mean to arrest or impale someone.
Definition: 1) to strike, smite, kill 1a) (P'al) to strike 1b) (Pael) to hinder 1c) (Ithp'al) to allow to be stricken
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: hang, smite, stay. See also: Ezra 6:11; Daniel 2:35; Daniel 4:32.
לְ/צַלְמָ֗/א
tselem
H6755
"image"
Adj | N-ms | Art
In Aramaic, this word refers to an idol or image, emphasizing the idea of a false representation of God, as warned against in the Bible.
Definition: image, idol Aramaic of tse.lem (צֶ֫לֶם "image" H6754)
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: form, image. See also: Daniel 2:31; Daniel 3:5; Daniel 3:19.
הֲוָ֛ת
hâvâʼ
H1934
"to be"
Adj
Similar to H1933, this word means 'to be' or 'to exist', but with a broader range of applications, as seen in Daniel and Ezra. It can describe something coming to pass or becoming known.
Definition: 1) to come to pass, become, be 1a) (P'al) 1a1) to come to pass 1a2) to come into being, arise, become, come to be 1a2a) to let become known (with participle of knowing) 1a3) to be
Usage: Occurs in 54 OT verses. KJV: be, become, [phrase] behold, [phrase] came (to pass), [phrase] cease, [phrase] cleave, [phrase] consider, [phrase] do, [phrase] give, [phrase] have, [phrase] judge, [phrase] keep, [phrase] labour, [phrase] mingle (self), [phrase] put, [phrase] see, [phrase] seek, [phrase] set, [phrase] slay, [phrase] take heed, tremble, [phrase] walk, [phrase] would. See also: Ezra 4:12; Daniel 4:1; Daniel 7:23.
לְ/ט֥וּר
ṭûwr
H2906
"mountain"
Adj | N-ms
This word means a mountain or a rock, and is used in the Bible to describe the landscape of Israel. It is also related to the word for rock, which is used to describe God as a source of strength.
Definition: mountain Aramaic of tsur (צוּר "rock" H6697H)
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: mountain. See also: Daniel 2:35; Daniel 2:45.
רַ֖ב
rab
H7229
"great"
Adj
Means great or abundant, used to describe powerful leaders like captains or chiefs in the Bible, such as in Exodus and Numbers.
Definition: adj 1) great 1a) great 1b) great (fig of power) n 2) captain, chief
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: captain, chief, great, lord, master, stout. See also: Ezra 4:10; Daniel 2:45; Daniel 7:20.
וּ/מְלָ֥ת
mᵉlâʼ
H4391
"to fill"
Adj | V-Qal-Perf-3fs
To fill means to make something full, like filling a container with water. It can also mean to be filled, like being satisfied with food.
Definition: 1) to fill 1a) (P'al) to fill 1b) (Ithp'al) to be filled
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: fill, be full. See also: Daniel 2:35; Daniel 3:19.
כָּל
kôl
H3606
"all"
Adj
The Hebrew word for all or everything, used in the Bible to describe the entirety of something, like all people or all things. It appears in Genesis and Psalms to emphasize God's power over everything. This word is often translated as 'all' or 'every' in English Bibles.
Definition: 1) all, whole, the whole 1a) the whole of, all 1b) every, any, none
Usage: Occurs in 74 OT verses. KJV: all, any, + (forasmuch) as, + be-(for this) cause, every, + no (manner, -ne), + there (where) -fore, + though, what (where, who) -soever, (the) whole. See also: Ezra 4:14; Daniel 3:29; Daniel 7:27.
אַרְעָֽ/א
ʼăraʻ
H772
"earth"
Adj | Art
The Hebrew word for earth or planet, referring to the world we live in, as seen in the Bible's description of creation in Genesis. It can also imply something low or earthly. In Psalm 90:2, Moses prays to God who has been the earth's home since the beginning.
Definition: : planet earth, world, ground Aramaic of e.rets (אֶ֫רֶץ ": soil" H0776H)
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: earth, interior. See also: Ezra 5:11; Daniel 4:17; Jeremiah 10:11.
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Context — Daniel Interprets the Dream
33its legs were iron, and its feet were part iron and part clay.
34As you watched, a stone was cut out, but not by human hands. It struck the statue on its feet of iron and clay, and crushed them.
35Then the iron, clay, bronze, silver, and gold were shattered and became like chaff on the threshing floor in summer. The wind carried them away, and not a trace of them could be found. But the stone that had struck the statue became a great mountain and filled the whole earth.
36This was the dream; now we will tell the king its interpretation. 37You, O king, are the king of kings, to whom the God of heaven has given sovereignty, power, strength, and glory.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Isaiah 2:2–3 | In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and all nations will stream to it. And many peoples will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. |
| 2 | Psalms 37:10 | Yet a little while, and the wicked will be no more; though you look for them, they will not be found. |
| 3 | Revelation 20:11 | Then I saw a great white throne and the One seated on it. Earth and heaven fled from His presence, and no place was found for them. |
| 4 | Hosea 13:3 | Therefore they will be like the morning mist, like the early dew that vanishes, like chaff blown from a threshing floor, like smoke through an open window. |
| 5 | Isaiah 11:9 | They will neither harm nor destroy on all My holy mountain, for the earth will be full of the knowledge of the LORD as the sea is full of water. |
| 6 | Isaiah 41:15–16 | Behold, I will make you into a threshing sledge, new and sharp, with many teeth. You will thresh the mountains and crush them, and reduce the hills to chaff. You will winnow them, and a wind will carry them away; a gale will scatter them. But you will rejoice in the LORD; you will glory in the Holy One of Israel. |
| 7 | Psalms 67:1–2 | May God be gracious to us and bless us, and cause His face to shine upon us, Selah that Your ways may be known on earth, Your salvation among all nations. |
| 8 | Revelation 11:15 | Then the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and loud voices called out in heaven: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever.” |
| 9 | Psalms 86:9 | All the nations You have made will come and bow before You, O Lord, and they will glorify Your name. |
| 10 | Job 6:17 | but ceasing in the dry season and vanishing from their channels in the heat. |
Daniel 2:35 Summary
In Daniel 2:35, we see that the kingdoms of this world will be destroyed and replaced by Jesus Christ's eternal kingdom. This means that the things we see and experience in this life are temporary and will pass away, but God's kingdom is forever (as seen in 1 Peter 1:24-25). We can trust in God's plan and sovereignty, and look forward to the day when Jesus will return and establish His kingdom on earth (as seen in Revelation 20:1-6). By putting our faith in Jesus, we can be part of His kingdom and experience eternal life and salvation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the stone represent in Daniel 2:35?
The stone represents Jesus Christ, who will strike down the kingdoms of this world and establish His own eternal kingdom, as seen in Daniel 2:44 and Psalm 2:7-9.
Why are the metals and clay destroyed like chaff in Daniel 2:35?
The metals and clay are destroyed because they represent the worldly kingdoms that will be judged and found wanting by God, as seen in Isaiah 40:6-8 and Matthew 3:12.
What does it mean that the stone becomes a great mountain and fills the whole earth?
This means that Jesus Christ's kingdom will grow and expand to fill the entire earth, bringing glory and salvation to all nations, as seen in Daniel 7:13-14 and Revelation 11:15.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the Bible?
Daniel 2:35 is part of a larger narrative of God's sovereignty and plan for human history, which is seen throughout the Bible, from Genesis 1:1 to Revelation 22:21, and is fulfilled in Jesus Christ, as seen in Ephesians 1:10.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for the kingdoms of this world to be shattered and carried away like chaff, and how does this relate to my own life and priorities?
- How can I be a part of Jesus Christ's kingdom, which will fill the whole earth, and what role can I play in sharing the gospel with others?
- What are some ways that I can see the worldly kingdoms around me being judged and found wanting by God, and how can I stay focused on eternal things?
- How can I trust in God's sovereignty and plan for human history, even when things seem uncertain or chaotic, and what Bible verses can I turn to for comfort and strength?
Gill's Exposition on Daniel 2:35
Then was the iron, the clay, the brass, the silver, and the gold, broken to pieces together,.... The feet, the basis of the image, being broken, the whole body of it fell, and with its own weight was
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 2:35
Then was the iron, the clay, the brass, the silver, and the gold, broken to pieces together, and became like the chaff of the summer threshingfloors; and the wind carried them away, that no place was
Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 2:35
Daniel 2:35 Then was the iron, the clay, the brass, the silver, and the gold, broken to pieces together, and became like the chaff of the summer threshingfloors; and the wind carried them away, that no place was found for them: and the stone that smote the image became a great mountain, and filled the whole earth.Ver. 35. Then was the iron, the clay, the brass, &c.] Those four mighty monarchies had their times and their turns - their ruin as well as their rise. And the stone that smote the image became a great mountain.] The kingdom of Christ, little at first, increaseth wonderfully. Nec minor ab exordio, nec maior incrementis ulla, said Eutropius, concerning Rome; may we better say concerning the Church, which shall stand when all other powers shall quite vanish and disappear for ever, seem they for present never so splendid and solid. Sic transit gloria mundi. So transitory is the glory of the world. Hist., lib. i.
Ellicott's Commentary on Daniel 2:35
(35) Like the chaff.—This language recalls Psalms 1:4; Psalms 2:9. It is emblematic of Divine judgments, as Isaiah 41:15-16; Jeremiah 51:33, &c. Comp. with this the description of the Judgment, Daniel 7:9-14. Observe, however, that the stone did not crush the head, breast, or loins of the body. These became fragments by falling when the feet were broken. (Comp. Daniel 7:12.)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Daniel 2:35
Verse 35. The stone - became a great mountain] There is the kingdom אבן eben, of the stone, and the kingdom of the mountain. See at the end at the chapter. See Clarke on Daniel 2:49.
Cambridge Bible on Daniel 2:35
35. The absolute dissipation of the image. The feet being broken, the entire image fell to pieces; and the fragments were dispersed by the wind. A fall would not naturally break masses of metal into fragments small enough to be scattered by the wind; but in a dream physical impossibilities or improbabilities occasion no difficulty. threshingfloors] which were generally on exposed or elevated spots, where the chaff might readily be cleared away by the wind. Cf. Hosea 13:3, Isaiah 41:16, Psalms 1:4; and with no place, &c., Revelation 20:11. became a great mountain, and filled the whole earth] another figure, the incongruity of which would not be perceived in a dream, implying the irresistible expansive force, and also the ultimate universality, of the kingdom of God (Daniel 2:44).
Barnes' Notes on Daniel 2:35
Then was the iron, the clay, the brass, the silver, and the gold broken to pieces together, and became like the chaff of the summer threshing-floor - The word rendered “together” (כצרה kachădâh)
Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 2:35
35. The little rock out of the mountain stirred by the invisible elemental forces hidden in the heart of nature is unseen, unnoticed, and absurdly unworthy of notice, as it begins to roll toward the vast and glorious image.
Sermons on Daniel 2:35
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Epistle 420 by George Fox | George Fox encourages believers to find life, salvation, and peace in the Lord Jesus Christ, even amidst worldly troubles and captivity. He emphasizes the importance of faith, citi |
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A Vision of the Latter-Day Glories by C.H. Spurgeon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the unstoppable growth of the church and the gathering of all nations to worship God. He uses the imagery of a dry riverbed gradually fillin |
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Classic Charles Spurgeon Quotes by C.H. Spurgeon | The sermon transcript emphasizes the belief that truth lives because God lives and that the gospel will once again command the scholarship of the age and direct the thoughts of men |
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Christ in You the Hope of Glory - Version 1 by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher explores the identity and significance of Jesus Christ. He emphasizes that the answer to who Jesus is and why He holds such a high position can be unde |
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Glimpses of the Future - Part 6 by Derek Prince | This sermon delves into the theme of God's justice and the importance of waiting on Him, emphasizing the significance of crying out to God in moments of desperation. It explores th |
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Dvd 33 the Theocratic Kingdom by Art Katz | This sermon emphasizes the importance of understanding the mystery of Israel's restoration and its inseparable connection to the establishment of God's rule on earth through a lite |
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Don't Stay in the Plain by Arlen L. Chitwood | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on Genesis 19:17 and its relevance to the destruction of the nations. The speaker mentions that there have been five messages on this verse, wit |