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Daniel 7:22

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Daniel 7:22 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

until the Ancient of Days arrived and pronounced judgment in favor of the saints of the Most High, and the time came for them to possess the kingdom.

King James Version KJV

Until the Ancient of days came, and judgment was given to the saints of the most High; and the time came that the saints possessed the kingdom.

American Standard Version ASV

until the ancient of days came, and judgment was given to the saints of the Most High, and the time came that the saints possessed the kingdom.

Bible in Basic English BBE

Till he came, who was very old, and the decision was made and the authority was given to the saints of the Most High; and the time came when the saints took the kingdom.

Free Bible Version FBV

until the Ancient of Days came and gave judgment in favor of the dedicated people of the Most High, and at that time they took possession of the kingdom.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Vntill the Ancient of dayes came, and iudgement was giuen to the Saintes of the most High: and the time approched, that the Saintes possessed the kingdome.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

till that the Ancient of Days hath come, and judgment is given to the saints of the Most High, and the time hath come, and the saints have strengthened the kingdom.

World English Bible WEB

until the Ancient of Days came, and judgment was given to the saints of the Most High, and the time came that the saints possessed the kingdom.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

Until the Ancient of days came, and judgment was given to the saints of the most High; and the time came that the saints possessed the kingdom.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

Till the Ancient of days came and gave judgment to the saints of the most High, and the time came, and the saints obtained the kingdom.

Translation for Translators T4T

But then the Supreme God, the one who had been living forever, came and judged in favor of the people who belonged to him. And I knew that it was time for God’s people to receive authority to rule.

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Berean Amplified Bible — Daniel 7:22

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Daniel 7:22 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB עַ֣ד דִּֽי אֲתָ֗ה עַתִּיק֙ יֽוֹמַיָּ֔/א וְ/דִינָ֣/א יְהִ֔ב לְ/קַדִּישֵׁ֖י עֶלְיוֹנִ֑ין וְ/זִמְנָ֣/א מְטָ֔ה וּ/מַלְכוּתָ֖/א הֶחֱסִ֥נוּ קַדִּישִֽׁין
עַ֣ד ʻad H5705 till Adj
דִּֽי dîy H1768 that Adj
אֲתָ֗ה ʼâthâh H858 to come Adj
עַתִּיק֙ ʻattîyq H6268 ancient Adj
יֽוֹמַיָּ֔/א yôwm H3118 day Adj | Art
וְ/דִינָ֣/א dîyn H1780 judgment Adj | N-ms | Art
יְהִ֔ב yᵉhab H3052 to give Adj
לְ/קַדִּישֵׁ֖י qaddîysh H6922 holy Adj | Adj
עֶלְיוֹנִ֑ין ʻelyôwn H5946 Most High Adj
וְ/זִמְנָ֣/א zᵉmân H2166 time Adj | N-ms | Art
מְטָ֔ה mᵉṭâʼ H4291 to reach Adj
וּ/מַלְכוּתָ֖/א malkûw H4437 kingdom Adj | N-fs | Art
הֶחֱסִ֥נוּ chăçan H2631 to possess Adj
קַדִּישִֽׁין qaddîysh H6922 holy Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Daniel 7:22

עַ֣ד ʻad H5705 "till" Adj
This Hebrew word is similar to H5704, meaning until or as far as, describing a point in time or space. It's used in the Bible to set boundaries or limits, like in Numbers when describing the Israelites' travels.
Definition: prep 1) even to, until, up to, during conj 2) until, up to the time that, ere that
Usage: Occurs in 31 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] and, at, for, (hither-) to, on till, (un-) to, until, within. See also: Ezra 4:21; Daniel 5:21; Daniel 7:28.
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.
אֲתָ֗ה ʼâthâh H858 "to come" Adj
This Hebrew word means to arrive or come, and is used in phrases like 'maranatha', which means 'Lord, come'. It appears in the New Testament and is translated as 'come' or 'bring'.
Definition: 1) to come, arrive 1a) (P'al) to come 1b) (Aphel) to bring 1c) (Hophal) to be brought 2) used in the NT in the phrase "maranatha" -"Lord come" Aramaic of a.tah (אָתָה "to come" H0857)
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: (be-) come, bring. See also: Ezra 4:12; Daniel 5:3; Daniel 7:22.
עַתִּיק֙ ʻattîyq H6268 "ancient" Adj
This word is used to describe something or someone that is very old or ancient. It is similar to H6267 and is used in the Bible to describe aged things.
Definition: ancient, advanced, aged, old, taken away Aramaic of at.tiq (עַתִּיק "ancient/taken" H6267)
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: ancient. See also: Daniel 7:9; Daniel 7:13; Daniel 7:22.
יֽוֹמַיָּ֔/א yôwm H3118 "day" Adj | Art
The word 'yom' is used in the Bible to refer to a 24-hour period, and when modified by a number, it always refers to a specific day. For example, 'three days' or 'forty days' would be translated using the word 'yom'. This word is an important part of the Bible's system of timekeeping.
Definition: 1) day 2) day always refers to a twenty-four hour period when the word is modified by a definite or cardinal number
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: day (by day), time. See also: Ezra 4:15; Daniel 5:11; Daniel 7:22.
וְ/דִינָ֣/א dîyn H1780 "judgment" Adj | N-ms | Art
This Hebrew word means judgment or a court decision, and it can also imply conflict or strife. It is used in the Bible to describe God's judgment or human legal systems.
Definition: judgment Aramaic of din (דִּין "judgment" H1779)
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: judgement. See also: Ezra 7:26; Daniel 7:10; Daniel 7:26.
יְהִ֔ב yᵉhab H3052 "to give" Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to give or provide something, like a gift or a foundation. It appears in various forms, such as giving, laying, or paying. For example, it is used in Genesis when God gives instructions to Noah.
Definition: 1) to give, provide 1a) (P'al) 1a1) to give 1a2) to place, lay (foundations) 1b) (Hithp'al) 1b1) to be given 1b2) to be paid
Usage: Occurs in 28 OT verses. KJV: deliver, give, lay, [phrase] prolong, pay, yield. See also: Ezra 4:20; Daniel 4:13; Daniel 7:27.
לְ/קַדִּישֵׁ֖י qaddîysh H6922 "holy" Adj | Adj
This Hebrew word means something or someone that is holy or set apart, used to describe God, angels, or sacred things, conveying a sense of reverence and awe.
Definition: 1) holy, separate 2) (TWOT) angels, saints
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: holy (One), saint. See also: Daniel 4:5; Daniel 5:11; Daniel 7:27.
עֶלְיוֹנִ֑ין ʻelyôwn H5946 "Most High" Adj
The Supreme, another name for the Most High God, emphasizing His highest authority. In Daniel 7:25, it describes God's power over all earthly kingdoms, showing His dominance and control over human history and the universe.
Definition: Aramaic of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068) This name means the Highest,
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Most high. See also: Daniel 7:18; Daniel 7:25; Daniel 7:27.
וְ/זִמְנָ֣/א zᵉmân H2166 "time" Adj | N-ms | Art
In the Bible, this word means a set time or season, like a scheduled event. It appears in books like Daniel and Ezra, referring to appointed times for festivals or ceremonies. This concept is key to understanding biblical timing.
Definition: a set time, time, season Aramaic of ze.man (זְמָ֑ן "time" H2165)
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: season, time. See also: Ezra 5:3; Daniel 4:33; Daniel 7:25.
מְטָ֔ה mᵉṭâʼ H4291 "to reach" Adj
This Hebrew word means to reach or arrive at a place, like when the Israelites finally reached the Promised Land in Joshua 1:11.
Definition: 1) to reach, come upon, attain 1a) (P'al) 1a1) to reach, come to 1a2) to reach, extend 1a3) to come upon
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: come, reach. See also: Daniel 4:8; Daniel 4:25; Daniel 7:22.
וּ/מַלְכוּתָ֖/א malkûw H4437 "kingdom" Adj | N-fs | Art
A kingdom refers to the territory or area ruled by a king, like King David's kingdom in Israel. It can also mean the reign or period of time a king is in power. The word is used in the Bible to describe royal authority and dominion.
Definition: 1) royalty, reign, kingdom 1a) royalty, kingship, kingly authority 1b) kingdom 1c) realm (of territory) 1d) reign (of time)
Usage: Occurs in 43 OT verses. KJV: kingdom, kingly, realm, reign. See also: Ezra 4:24; Daniel 5:7; Daniel 7:27.
הֶחֱסִ֥נוּ chăçan H2631 "to possess" Adj
This word means to take possession of something or someone. In the book of Ezra, it describes the Israelites taking possession of the land God promised them. It's about having control over something.
Definition: (Aphel) to take possession of Aramaic of cha.san (חָסַן "to hoard" H2630)
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: possess. See also: Daniel 7:18; Daniel 7:22.
קַדִּישִֽׁין qaddîysh H6922 "holy" Adj
This Hebrew word means something or someone that is holy or set apart, used to describe God, angels, or sacred things, conveying a sense of reverence and awe.
Definition: 1) holy, separate 2) (TWOT) angels, saints
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: holy (One), saint. See also: Daniel 4:5; Daniel 5:11; Daniel 7:27.

Study Notes — Daniel 7:22

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1 Daniel 7:18 But the saints of the Most High will receive the kingdom and possess it forever—yes, forever and ever.’
2 Revelation 20:4 Then I saw the thrones, and those seated on them had been given authority to judge. And I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for their testimony of Jesus and for the word of God, and those who had not worshiped the beast or its image, and had not received its mark on their foreheads or hands. And they came to life and reigned with Christ for a thousand years.
3 Revelation 5:10 You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will reign upon the earth.”
4 Revelation 19:11–21 Then I saw heaven standing open, and there before me was a white horse. And its rider is called Faithful and True. With righteousness He judges and wages war. He has eyes like blazing fire, and many royal crowns on His head. He has a name written on Him that only He Himself knows. He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and His name is The Word of God. The armies of heaven, dressed in fine linen, white and pure, follow Him on white horses. And from His mouth proceeds a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations, and He will rule them with an iron scepter. He treads the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God the Almighty. And He has a name written on His robe and on His thigh: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS. Then I saw an angel standing in the sun, and he cried out in a loud voice to all the birds flying overhead, “Come, gather together for the great supper of God, so that you may eat the flesh of kings and commanders and mighty men, of horses and riders, of everyone slave and free, small and great.” Then I saw the beast and the kings of the earth with their armies assembled to wage war against the One seated on the horse, and against His army. But the beast was captured along with the false prophet, who on its behalf had performed signs deceiving those who had the mark of the beast and worshiped its image. Both the beast and the false prophet were thrown alive into the fiery lake of burning sulfur. And the rest were killed with the sword that proceeded from the mouth of the One seated on the horse. And all the birds gorged themselves on their flesh.
5 Revelation 20:9–15 And they marched across the broad expanse of the earth and surrounded the camp of the saints and the beloved city. But fire came down from heaven and consumed them. And the devil who had deceived them was thrown into the lake of fire and sulfur, into which the beast and the false prophet had already been thrown. There they will be tormented day and night forever and ever. 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. And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne. And there were open books, and one of them was the Book of Life. And the dead were judged according to their deeds, as recorded in the books. The sea gave up its dead, and Death and Hades gave up their dead, and each one was judged according to his deeds. Then Death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. This is the second death—the lake of fire. And if anyone was found whose name was not written in the Book of Life, he was thrown into the lake of fire.
6 Matthew 19:28 Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, in the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man sits on His glorious throne, you who have followed Me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
7 Daniel 7:9–11 As I continued to watch, thrones were set in place, and the Ancient of Days took His seat. His clothing was white as snow, and the hair of His head was like pure wool. His throne was flaming with fire, and its wheels were all ablaze. A river of fire was flowing, coming out from His presence. Thousands upon thousands attended Him, and myriads upon myriads stood before Him. The court was convened, and the books were opened. Then I kept watching because of the arrogant words the horn was speaking. As I continued to watch, the beast was slain, and its body was destroyed and thrown into the blazing fire.
8 1 Corinthians 6:2–3 Do you not know that the saints will judge the world? And if you are to judge the world, are you not competent to judge trivial cases? Do you not know that we will judge angels? How much more the things of this life!
9 Revelation 11:11–18 But after the three and a half days, the breath of life from God entered the two witnesses, and they stood on their feet, and great fear fell upon those who saw them. And the witnesses heard a loud voice from heaven saying, “Come up here.” And they went up to heaven in a cloud as their enemies watched them. And in that hour there was a great earthquake, and a tenth of the city collapsed. Seven thousand were killed in the quake, and the rest were terrified and gave glory to the God of heaven. The second woe has passed. Behold, the third woe is coming shortly. 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.” And the twenty-four elders who sit on their thrones before God fell on their faces and worshiped God, saying: “We give thanks to You, O Lord God Almighty, the One who is and who was, because You have taken Your great power and have begun to reign. The nations were enraged, and Your wrath has come. The time has come to judge the dead and to reward Your servants the prophets, as well as the saints and those who fear Your name, both small and great— and to destroy those who destroy the earth.”
10 Revelation 14:8–20 Then a second angel followed, saying, “Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great, who has made all the nations drink the wine of the passion of her immorality.” And a third angel followed them, calling out in a loud voice, “If anyone worships the beast and its image, and receives its mark on his forehead or on his hand, he too will drink the wine of God’s anger, poured undiluted into the cup of His wrath. And he will be tormented in fire and sulfur in the presence of the holy angels and of the Lamb. And the smoke of their torment rises forever and ever. Day and night there is no rest for those who worship the beast and its image, or for anyone who receives the mark of its name.” Here is a call for the perseverance of the saints who keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. And I heard a voice from heaven telling me to write, “Blessed are the dead—those who die in the Lord from this moment on.” “Yes,” says the Spirit, “they will rest from their labors, for their deeds will follow them.” And I looked and saw a white cloud, and seated on the cloud was One like the Son of Man, with a golden crown on His head and a sharp sickle in His hand. Then another angel came out of the temple, crying out in a loud voice to the One seated on the cloud, “Swing Your sickle and reap, because the time has come to harvest; for the crop of the earth is ripe.” So the One seated on the cloud swung His sickle over the earth, and the earth was harvested. Then another angel came out of the temple in heaven, and he too had a sharp sickle. Still another angel, with authority over the fire, came from the altar and called out in a loud voice to the angel with the sharp sickle, “Swing your sharp sickle and gather the clusters of grapes from the vine of the earth, because its grapes are ripe.” So the angel swung his sickle over the earth and gathered the grapes of the earth, and he threw them into the great winepress of God’s wrath. And the winepress was trodden outside the city, and the blood that flowed from it rose as high as the bridles of the horses for a distance of 1,600 stadia.

Daniel 7:22 Summary

This verse, Daniel 7:22, tells us that God, who is called the Ancient of Days, will come and make things right for His people, the saints, by judging those who have been against them. This means that even when it seems like the bad guys are winning, God is still in control and will one day set everything straight, as promised in Revelation 20:4-6. We can trust that God's timing is perfect and that He will give us the strength to endure until that day (Romans 8:28). By holding onto this promise, we can face any challenge with courage and hope, knowing that our ultimate inheritance is to reign with God in His kingdom.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the Ancient of Days mentioned in Daniel 7:22?

The Ancient of Days is a title for God, emphasizing His eternal nature and sovereignty, as seen in Daniel 7:9-10 and Revelation 1:14, where God is described as having a throne and exercising judgment.

What does it mean for the saints to possess the kingdom?

According to Daniel 7:22, possessing the kingdom means that believers will inherit and rule with God, as promised in Revelation 20:4-6 and 2 Timothy 2:12, where it is written that we will reign with Him if we endure with Him.

Why does God allow the saints to suffer at the hands of the horn in Daniel 7:21?

God's ways are not always immediately clear, but as Romans 8:28 and Genesis 50:20 indicate, He can use even difficult circumstances for the good of those who love Him and to ultimately bring about His glory.

How does this verse relate to the broader biblical theme of God's judgment?

Daniel 7:22 is part of a larger narrative of God's judgment, as seen in verses like Matthew 25:31-46 and Revelation 20:11-15, where God separates the righteous from the wicked and rewards each accordingly.

Reflection Questions

  1. What does the image of the Ancient of Days arriving to pronounce judgment evoke in my heart, and how does it impact my trust in God's timing?
  2. In what ways can I, as a believer, partner with God in His work of establishing His kingdom, even in the face of opposition?
  3. How does the promise of one day possessing the kingdom with God influence my daily choices and priorities?
  4. What comfort or hope can I derive from knowing that God will ultimately judge in favor of His saints, and how can I share this hope with others?

Gill's Exposition on Daniel 7:22

Until the Ancient of days came,.... Not locally, by change of place, he being the omnipresent God; but in a providential way, to check and put a stop to the power and prevalency of the little horn

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 7:22

Until the Ancient of days came, and judgment was given to the saints of the most High; and the time came that the saints possessed the kingdom. Until the Ancient of days came.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 7:22

This shows plainly the horn is antichrist of Rome, or the whore that rides the beast, and this is more apparent in the interpretation of the fourth beast and the ten kings.

Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 7:22

Daniel 7:22 Until the Ancient of days came, and judgment was given to the saints of the most High; and the time came that the saints possessed the kingdom.Ver. 22. Until the Ancient of days came.] Not by change of place, but change of providence. And judgment was given to the saints.] As upprovers of Christ’ s righteous judgment. That the saints possessed the kingdom,] sc., In Christ their head.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Daniel 7:22

Verse 22. Saints of the Most High] To the supereminent saints; See Clarke on Daniel 7:18.

Cambridge Bible on Daniel 7:22

22. the Ancient of days] Daniel 7:9; Daniel 7:13. judgement was given for, &c. (R.V. marg.)] i.e. was pronounced in their favour. Bevan and Kamph. agree, however, that Ewald was perhaps right in conjecturing that the words ιϊαεωμθπΰ have dropped out by hom�oteleuton before ιδα: the verse would then run, ‘and the judgement [sat, and dominion] was given to the saints,’ &c. (cf. Daniel 7:10 b, 14; 26, 27). The rendering to (with the existing text) means that judgement was committed into their hands (1 Corinthians 6:2), an idea alien to the present context: God Himself is here the judge, and by His judgement secures justice for His saints. and the time came, and, &c.] The time appointed by God for the purpose. Cf. Daniel 7:18.

Barnes' Notes on Daniel 7:22

Until the Ancient of days came - Notes, Daniel 7:9. That is, this was to occur after the horn grew to its full size, and after the war was made with the saints, and they had been overcome.

Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 7:22

19-22. See the interpretation of this vision, Daniel 7:23-25; also notes Daniel 7:7-8. Given to the saints (Daniel 7:22) — Or, done unto the saints.

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