Daniel 7:7
Daniel 7:7 in Multiple Translations
After this, as I watched in my vision in the night, suddenly a fourth beast appeared, and it was terrifying—dreadful and extremely strong—with large iron teeth. It devoured and crushed; then it trampled underfoot whatever was left. It was different from all the beasts before it, and it had ten horns.
After this I saw in the night visions, and behold a fourth beast, dreadful and terrible, and strong exceedingly; and it had great iron teeth: it devoured and brake in pieces, and stamped the residue with the feet of it: and it was diverse from all the beasts that were before it; and it had ten horns.
After this I saw in the night-visions, and, behold, a fourth beast, terrible and powerful, and strong exceedingly; and it had great iron teeth; it devoured and brake in pieces, and stamped the residue with its feet: and it was diverse from all the beasts that were before it; and it had ten horns.
After this, in my vision of the night, I saw a fourth beast, a thing causing fear and very troubling, full of power and very strong; and it had great iron teeth: it took its food, crushing some of it to bits and stamping down the rest with its feet: it was different from all the beasts before it; and it had ten horns.
Then in my vision that I had that night a fourth beast appeared. It was terrifying, frightening, and extremely powerful, with great iron teeth. It tore apart and ate up its victims, and then trampled on what was left. This beast was different from those that came before it, and it had ten horns.
After this I saw in the visions by night, and beholde, the fourth beast was fearefull and terrible and very strong. It had great yron teeth: it deuoured and brake in pieces and stamped the residue vnder his feete: and it was vnlike to the beasts that were before it: for it had ten hornes.
'After this I was seeing in the visions of the night, and lo, a fourth beast, terrible and fearful, and exceedingly strong; and it hath iron teeth very great, it hath consumed, yea, it doth break small, and the remnant with its feet it hath trampled; and it [is] diverse from all the beasts that [are] before it; and it hath ten horns.
“After this I saw in the night visions, and, behold, there was a fourth animal, awesome, powerful, and exceedingly strong. It had great iron teeth. It devoured and broke in pieces, and stamped the residue with its feet. It was different from all the animals that were before it. It had ten horns.
After this I saw in the night visions, and behold a fourth beast, dreadful and terrible, and strong exceedingly; and it had great iron teeth: it devoured and broke in pieces, and stamped the residue with its feet: and it was diverse from all the beasts that were before it; and it had ten horns.
After this I beheld in the vision of the night, and lo, a fourth beast, terrible and wonderful, and exceeding strong, it had great iron teeth, eating and breaking in pieces, and treading down the rest with its feet: and it was unlike to the other beasts which I had seen before it, and had ten horns.
In the vision I saw a fourth beast. It was stronger than the other beasts, and it was more terrifying. It crushed other creatures with its huge iron teeth and ate their flesh. The parts of animals that it did not grind with its teeth, it trampled on the ground. It was different from the other three beasts: It had ten horns on its head.
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Daniel 7:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בָּאתַ֣ר
דְּנָה֩
חָזֵ֨ה
הֲוֵ֜ית
בְּ/חֶזְוֵ֣י
לֵֽילְיָ֗/א
וַ/אֲר֣וּ
חֵיוָ֣ה
רביעיה
רְֽבִיעָאָ֡ה
דְּחִילָה֩
וְ/אֵֽימְתָנִ֨י
וְ/תַקִּיפָ֜א
יַתִּ֗ירָא
וְ/שִׁנַּ֨יִן
דִּֽי
פַרְזֶ֥ל
לַ/הּ֙
רַבְרְבָ֔ן
אָֽכְלָ֣ה
וּ/מַדֱּקָ֔ה
וּ/שְׁאָרָ֖/א
ב/רגלי/ה
בְּ/רַגְלַ֣/הּ
רָפְסָ֑ה
וְ/הִ֣יא
מְשַׁנְּיָ֗ה
מִן
כָּל
חֵֽיוָתָ/א֙
דִּ֣י
קָֽדָמַ֔י/הּ
וְ/קַרְנַ֥יִן
עֲשַׂ֖ר
לַֽ/הּ
בָּאתַ֣ר
ʼăthar
H870
place
Adj
דְּנָה֩
dên
H1836
this
Adj
חָזֵ֨ה
chăzâʼ
H2370
to see
Adj
הֲוֵ֜ית
hâvâʼ
H1934
to be
Adj
בְּ/חֶזְוֵ֣י
chêzêv
H2376
vision
Adj | N-mp
לֵֽילְיָ֗/א
lêylᵉyâʼ
H3916
night
Adj | Art
וַ/אֲר֣וּ
ʼărûw
H718
behold!
Adj | Part
חֵיוָ֣ה
chêyvâʼ
H2423
beast
Adj
רביעיה
rᵉbîyʻay
H7244
fourth
Adj
רְֽבִיעָאָ֡ה
rᵉbîyʻay
H7244
fourth
Adj
דְּחִילָה֩
dᵉchal
H1763
to fear
Adj
וְ/אֵֽימְתָנִ֨י
ʼêmᵉtânîy
H574
terrible
Adj | Adj
וְ/תַקִּיפָ֜א
taqqîyph
H8624
strong
Adj | Adj
יַתִּ֗ירָא
yattîyr
H3493
preeminent
Adj
וְ/שִׁנַּ֨יִן
shên
H8128
tooth
Adj | N-fd
דִּֽי
dîy
H1768
that
Adj
פַרְזֶ֥ל
parzel
H6523
iron
Adj
לַ/הּ֙
Adj | Suff
רַבְרְבָ֔ן
rabrab
H7260
great
Adj
אָֽכְלָ֣ה
ʼăkal
H399
to devour
Adj
וּ/מַדֱּקָ֔ה
dᵉqaq
H1855
to break up
Adj | V-a
וּ/שְׁאָרָ֖/א
shᵉʼâr
H7606
remainder
Adj | N-ms | Art
ב/רגלי/ה
rᵉgal
H7271
foot
Adj | N-fp | Art
בְּ/רַגְלַ֣/הּ
rᵉgal
H7271
foot
Adj | N-fs | Suff
רָפְסָ֑ה
rᵉphaç
H7512
to tread
Adj
וְ/הִ֣יא
hûwʼ
H1932
he/she/it
Adj | Pron
מְשַׁנְּיָ֗ה
shᵉnâʼ
H8133
to change
Adj
מִן
min
H4481
from
Adj
כָּל
kôl
H3606
all
Adj
חֵֽיוָתָ/א֙
chêyvâʼ
H2423
beast
Adj | Art
דִּ֣י
dîy
H1768
that
Adj
קָֽדָמַ֔י/הּ
qŏdâm
H6925
before
Adj | Art
וְ/קַרְנַ֥יִן
qeren
H7162
horn
Adj | N-fd
עֲשַׂ֖ר
ʻăsar
H6236
ten
Adj
לַֽ/הּ
Adj | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Daniel 7:7
בָּאתַ֣ר
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.
דְּנָה֩
dên
H1836
"this"
Adj
This Hebrew word means 'this' or 'therefore' and is used to point to something specific. It is often used in the Bible to connect ideas or explain a reason.
Definition: demons pron 1) this, on account of this adv 2) therefore
Usage: Occurs in 53 OT verses. KJV: (afore-) time, [phrase] after this manner, here (-after), one...another, such, there(-fore), these, this (matter), [phrase] thus, where(-fore), which. See also: Ezra 4:11; Daniel 2:29; Jeremiah 10:11.
חָזֵ֨ה
chăzâʼ
H2370
"to see"
Adj
Chaza means to see or gaze, and can also mean to dream or seem. It is used to describe seeing something with your eyes or in a vision.
Definition: 1) to see, behold 1a)(P'al) 1a1) to see 1a2) to see, behold, witness 1a3) to behold (in a dream or vision) 1a4) customary, seemly (passive)
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: behold, have (a dream), see, be wont. See also: Ezra 4:14; Daniel 4:10; Daniel 7:21.
הֲוֵ֜ית
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.
בְּ/חֶזְוֵ֣י
chêzêv
H2376
"vision"
Adj | N-mp
This word means a sight or appearance, often referring to a vision or dream. It is used in the Bible to describe what people see, either physically or spiritually.
Definition: 1) vision, appearance 1a) vision 1b) appearance
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: look, vision. See also: Daniel 2:19; Daniel 7:1; Daniel 7:20.
לֵֽילְיָ֗/א
lêylᵉyâʼ
H3916
"night"
Adj | Art
Lael or night is also the name of an Israelite, possibly symbolizing the darkness or mystery surrounding this person's life or actions, as recorded in biblical history.
Definition: night
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: night. See also: Daniel 2:19; Daniel 7:2; Daniel 7:13.
וַ/אֲר֣וּ
ʼărûw
H718
"behold!"
Adj | Part
This Hebrew word means to look or pay attention, like saying 'behold!' It's used to get someone's attention, similar to 'lo!' in English. It appears in various Bible verses, including Genesis and Isaiah.
Definition: behold, lo Aramaic of al.lay (אַלְלַי "woe!" H0480)
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: behold, lo. See also: Daniel 7:2; Daniel 7:6; Daniel 7:13.
חֵיוָ֣ה
chêyvâʼ
H2423
"beast"
Adj
This word refers to any kind of animal, from small creatures to large beasts. It is used in the Bible to talk about animals in general, and is translated as 'beast'.
Definition: beast, animal Aramaic of chay.yah (חַיָּה "living thing" H2416C)
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: beast. See also: Daniel 2:38; Daniel 5:21; Daniel 7:23.
רביעיה
rᵉbîyʻay
H7244
"fourth"
Adj
Similar to H7243, this word also means fourth, and is used in the Bible to describe something that is four-sided or divided into four parts.
Definition: fourth Aramaic of re.vi.i (רְבִיעִי "fourth" H7243)
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: fourth. See also: Daniel 2:40; Daniel 7:7; Daniel 7:23.
רְֽבִיעָאָ֡ה
rᵉbîyʻay
H7244
"fourth"
Adj
Similar to H7243, this word also means fourth, and is used in the Bible to describe something that is four-sided or divided into four parts.
Definition: fourth Aramaic of re.vi.i (רְבִיעִי "fourth" H7243)
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: fourth. See also: Daniel 2:40; Daniel 7:7; Daniel 7:23.
דְּחִילָה֩
dᵉchal
H1763
"to fear"
Adj
The Hebrew word for fear or being afraid, as used in Deuteronomy 1:29 where Moses encourages the Israelites not to fear. It can also mean to cause fear or be formidable, as in the description of God's power in Psalm 66:5.
Definition: 1) to fear 1a) (P'al) 1a1) to fear 1a2) terrible (pass participle) 1b) (Pael) to cause to be afraid, make afraid
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: make afraid, dreadful, fear, terrible. See also: Daniel 2:31; Daniel 6:27; Daniel 7:19.
וְ/אֵֽימְתָנִ֨י
ʼêmᵉtânîy
H574
"terrible"
Adj | Adj
This word means strong or mighty, and is used to describe something or someone that inspires fear or awe. It appears in the Bible to describe powerful beings or events. In KJV translations, it is often translated as 'terrible'.
Definition: terrible
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: terrible. See also: Daniel 7:7.
וְ/תַקִּיפָ֜א
taqqîyph
H8624
"strong"
Adj | Adj
This Hebrew word means strong or powerful, used to describe something or someone with great might. It appears in the Bible to describe God's power and strength. In the KJV, it is translated as mighty or strong.
Definition: might, strong, mighty Aramaic of taq.qiph (תַּקִּיף "mighty" H8623)
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: mighty, strong. See also: Ezra 4:20; Daniel 2:42; Daniel 7:7.
יַתִּ֗ירָא
yattîyr
H3493
"preeminent"
Adj
This word means 'preeminent' or 'excellent', like in Psalm 71 where it describes God's excellent greatness.
Definition: adj 1) pre-eminent, surpassing, extreme, extraordinary adv 2) exceedingly, extremely
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: exceeding(-ly), excellent. See also: Daniel 2:31; Daniel 5:14; Daniel 7:19.
וְ/שִׁנַּ֨יִן
shên
H8128
"tooth"
Adj | N-fd
This word for tooth is used in Aramaic sections of the Bible and has the same meaning as the Hebrew word for tooth, referring to a tooth or teeth in humans or animals.
Definition: tooth Aramaic of shen (שֵׁן ": tooth" H8127)
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: tooth. See also: Daniel 7:5; Daniel 7:7; Daniel 7:19.
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.
פַרְזֶ֥ל
parzel
H6523
"iron"
Adj
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.
לַ/הּ֙
""
Adj | Suff
רַבְרְבָ֔ן
rabrab
H7260
"great"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means something or someone huge in size or influence, like a great king or a massive mountain. It describes things that are impressive or powerful. The KJV Bible often translates it as 'great' or 'very great'.
Definition: adj 1) great 1a) great 1b) great (fig. of power) n 2) captain, chief
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: (very) great (things). See also: Daniel 2:48; Daniel 7:8; Daniel 7:20.
אָֽכְלָ֣ה
ʼăkal
H399
"to devour"
Adj
This Hebrew word means to eat or devour, and can be used literally or figuratively, as seen in Genesis where animals eat their food. It can also mean to slander or accuse someone, like in Psalm 3:7 where David asks God to protect him from his enemies.
Definition: 1) to eat, devour 1a) (P'al) 1a1) to eat (of beasts) 1a2) to devour 1a3) eat their pieces (in a phrase, that is, slander them)
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accuse, devour, eat. See also: Daniel 3:8; Daniel 7:5; Daniel 7:23.
וּ/מַדֱּקָ֔ה
dᵉqaq
H1855
"to break up"
Adj | V-a
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.
וּ/שְׁאָרָ֖/א
shᵉʼâr
H7606
"remainder"
Adj | N-ms | Art
A remainder or what is left, as in Ezra 9:8. It can also mean a residue or rest, like the remaining people in Jeremiah 6:9. This word is used to describe the leftovers of a nation or people.
Definition: rest, remainder Aramaic of she.ar (שְׁאָר "remnant" H7605)
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] whatsoever more, residue, rest. See also: Ezra 4:9; Ezra 7:20; Daniel 7:19.
ב/רגלי/ה
rᵉgal
H7271
"foot"
Adj | N-fp | Art
The Hebrew word for a foot or step, like when the Israelites followed God's pillar of cloud in Exodus 13:21-22. It's also used to describe the feet of animals or statues.
Definition: foot Aramaic of re.gel (רֶ֫גֶל "foot" H7272)
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: foot. See also: Daniel 2:33; Daniel 2:42; Daniel 7:19.
בְּ/רַגְלַ֣/הּ
rᵉgal
H7271
"foot"
Adj | N-fs | Suff
The Hebrew word for a foot or step, like when the Israelites followed God's pillar of cloud in Exodus 13:21-22. It's also used to describe the feet of animals or statues.
Definition: foot Aramaic of re.gel (רֶ֫גֶל "foot" H7272)
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: foot. See also: Daniel 2:33; Daniel 2:42; Daniel 7:19.
רָפְסָ֑ה
rᵉphaç
H7512
"to tread"
Adj
This Hebrew word means to trample or tread on something, like in Exodus 15:12 where God tramples his enemies. It can also mean to prostrate or bring someone low. The KJV translates it as 'stamp'.
Definition: 1) to tread, trample 1a) (P'al) treading, trampling (participle)
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: stamp. See also: Daniel 7:7; Daniel 7:19.
וְ/הִ֣יא
hûwʼ
H1932
"he/she/it"
Adj | Pron
This Hebrew word means 'he', 'she', or 'it', often used to emphasize the subject of a sentence, as seen in Genesis and Exodus. It can also be used as a demonstrative, meaning 'this' or 'that'.
Definition: 1) he, she, it 1a) (emphasising and resuming subject) 1b)(anticipating subj) 1c) as demons pron 1d) (relative) 1e) (affirming existence)
Usage: Occurs in 22 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] are, it, this. See also: Ezra 5:8; Daniel 3:15; Daniel 7:24.
מְשַׁנְּיָ֗ה
shᵉnâʼ
H8133
"to change"
Adj
This Hebrew word means to change or alter something, like when God changes a person's heart. It appears in various forms, such as altering a plan or transforming a situation. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a change in circumstances or a shift in perspective.
Definition: 1) to change, be altered, be changed 1a) (P'al) to change, be changed 1b) (Pael) to change, transform, frustrate 1b1) different (participle) 1c) (Ithpael) to be changed 1d) (Aphel) to change, alter
Usage: Occurs in 21 OT verses. KJV: alter, change, (be) diverse. See also: Ezra 6:11; Daniel 5:10; Daniel 7:28.
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.
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.
חֵֽיוָתָ/א֙
chêyvâʼ
H2423
"beast"
Adj | Art
This word refers to any kind of animal, from small creatures to large beasts. It is used in the Bible to talk about animals in general, and is translated as 'beast'.
Definition: beast, animal Aramaic of chay.yah (חַיָּה "living thing" H2416C)
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: beast. See also: Daniel 2:38; Daniel 5:21; Daniel 7:23.
דִּ֣י
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.
קָֽדָמַ֔י/הּ
qŏdâm
H6925
"before"
Adj | Art
Before something or someone, like in the book of Isaiah where it talks about things that happened before. It can also mean in front of or from the presence of, as seen in the story of Moses and the burning bush in Exodus.
Definition: 1) before, in front of 1a) before 1b) from before
Usage: Occurs in 38 OT verses. KJV: before, [idiom] from, [idiom] I (thought), [idiom] me, [phrase] of, [idiom] it pleased, presence. See also: Ezra 4:18; Daniel 5:13; Daniel 7:20.
וְ/קַרְנַ֥יִן
qeren
H7162
"horn"
Adj | N-fd
This word refers to a horn, either as a musical instrument or as a part of an animal. It's used symbolically in visions and can also mean a cornet. The Bible uses this word to describe a horn's sound or shape.
Definition: 1) horn 1a) as musical instrument 1b) symbolic (in visions) 1c) of an animal
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: horn, cornet. See also: Daniel 3:5; Daniel 7:8; Daniel 7:24.
עֲשַׂ֖ר
ʻăsar
H6236
"ten"
Adj
This Aramaic word also means the number ten, similar to its Hebrew counterpart, and is used in the book of Daniel to describe the ten horns of the beast. It is translated as 'ten' in the KJV.
Definition: ten Aramaic of e.ser (עֶשֶׂר "ten" H6235)
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: ten, [phrase] twelve. See also: Ezra 6:17; Daniel 7:7; Daniel 7:24.
לַֽ/הּ
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Adj | Suff
Study Notes — Daniel 7:7
Show Verse Quote Highlights
- Context
- Cross References
- Daniel 7:7 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Daniel 7:7
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 7:7
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 7:7
- Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 7:7
- Ellicott's Commentary on Daniel 7:7
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Daniel 7:7
- Cambridge Bible on Daniel 7:7
- Barnes' Notes on Daniel 7:7
- Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 7:7
- Sermons on Daniel 7:7
Context — Daniel’s Vision of the Four Beasts
5Suddenly another beast appeared, which looked like a bear. It was raised up on one of its sides, and it had three ribs in its mouth between its teeth. So it was told, ‘Get up and gorge yourself on flesh!’
6Next, as I watched, suddenly another beast appeared. It was like a leopard, and on its back it had four wings like those of a bird. The beast also had four heads, and it was given authority to rule.
7After this, as I watched in my vision in the night, suddenly a fourth beast appeared, and it was terrifying—dreadful and extremely strong—with large iron teeth. It devoured and crushed; then it trampled underfoot whatever was left. It was different from all the beasts before it, and it had ten horns.
8While I was contemplating the horns, suddenly another horn, a little one, came up among them, and three of the first horns were uprooted before it. This horn had eyes like those of a man and a mouth that spoke words of arrogance. 9As 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.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Revelation 13:1 | Then I saw a beast with ten horns and seven heads rising out of the sea. There were ten royal crowns on its horns and blasphemous names on its heads. |
| 2 | Revelation 12:3 | Then another sign appeared in heaven: a huge red dragon with seven heads, ten horns, and seven royal crowns on his heads. |
| 3 | Revelation 17:12 | The ten horns you saw are ten kings who have not yet received a kingdom, but will receive one hour of authority as kings, along with the beast. |
| 4 | Daniel 7:23–24 | This is what he said: ‘The fourth beast is a fourth kingdom that will appear on the earth, different from all the other kingdoms, and it will devour the whole earth, trample it down, and crush it. And the ten horns are ten kings who will rise from this kingdom. After them another king, different from the earlier ones, will rise and subdue three kings. |
| 5 | Daniel 7:19–20 | Then I wanted to know the true meaning of the fourth beast, which was different from all the others—extremely terrifying—devouring and crushing with iron teeth and bronze claws, then trampling underfoot whatever was left. I also wanted to know about the ten horns on its head and the other horn that came up, before which three of them fell—the horn whose appearance was more imposing than the others, with eyes and with a mouth that spoke words of arrogance. |
| 6 | Revelation 17:7 | “Why are you so amazed?” said the angel. “I will tell you the mystery of the woman and of the beast that carries her, which has the seven heads and ten horns. |
| 7 | Daniel 2:40–42 | Finally, there will be a fourth kingdom as strong as iron; for iron shatters and crushes all things, and like iron that crushes all things, it will shatter and crush all the others. And just as you saw that the feet and toes were made partly of fired clay and partly of iron, so this will be a divided kingdom, yet some of the strength of iron will be in it—just as you saw the iron mixed with clay. And as the toes of the feet were partly iron and partly clay, so this kingdom will be partly strong and partly brittle. |
| 8 | Daniel 8:10 | It grew as high as the host of heaven, and it cast down some of the host and some of the stars to the earth, and trampled them. |
| 9 | Daniel 7:13 | In my vision in the night I continued to watch, and I saw One like the Son of Man coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into His presence. |
| 10 | Daniel 7:2 | Daniel declared: “In my vision in the night I looked, and suddenly the four winds of heaven were churning up the great sea. |
Daniel 7:7 Summary
The fourth beast in Daniel 7:7 is a powerful and terrifying kingdom that will arise in the end times. It has large iron teeth, which represent its ability to devour and crush its enemies, as also seen in Daniel 7:23. This kingdom will be different from all the others that have come before it, and it will have ten horns, which may represent ten kings or rulers, as mentioned in Revelation 17:12. As we read about this beast, we are reminded of the importance of trusting in God's power and sovereignty, as encouraged in Psalm 23:4 and Romans 8:28.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fourth beast in Daniel 7:7?
The fourth beast in Daniel 7:7 is a symbol of a powerful and terrifying kingdom that will arise in the end times, as described in Daniel 7:7, and it is different from the previous three beasts, having ten horns, which may represent ten kings or rulers, as mentioned in Revelation 17:12.
What do the large iron teeth of the fourth beast represent?
The large iron teeth of the fourth beast in Daniel 7:7 represent its ability to devour and crush its enemies, as also seen in Daniel 7:23, where it is said that the fourth beast will devour the whole earth.
How does the fourth beast relate to the little horn in Daniel 7:8?
The little horn in Daniel 7:8 is a smaller horn that comes up among the ten horns of the fourth beast, and it speaks words of arrogance, as also seen in Daniel 11:36, where the king of the North speaks boastful words against the God of gods.
What is the significance of the fourth beast being different from the previous three?
The fourth beast being different from the previous three, as mentioned in Daniel 7:7, may indicate that it is a unique and distinct kingdom that will arise in the end times, separate from the previous empires, and its difference is also highlighted in Daniel 7:19-20, where Daniel asks for an explanation of the fourth beast.
Reflection Questions
- What does the description of the fourth beast as 'terrifying' and 'dreadful' reveal about God's perspective on this kingdom?
- How does the image of the fourth beast trampling underfoot whatever is left relate to the consequences of rebellion against God, as seen in Romans 6:23?
- In what ways can we see the characteristics of the fourth beast at work in the world today, and how can we prepare ourselves for the challenges it may bring, as encouraged in 1 Peter 3:13-14?
- What does the fact that the fourth beast has ten horns, which may represent ten kings or rulers, say about the nature of human power and authority, as discussed in Psalm 2:1-4?
Gill's Exposition on Daniel 7:7
After this I saw in the night visions, and behold a fourth beast,.... Not in another night, as Jarchi; but in the same night, and in the same visions of it; only after he had seen the other three
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 7:7
After this I saw in the night visions, and behold a fourth beast, dreadful and terrible, and strong exceedingly; and it had great iron teeth: it devoured and brake in pieces, and stamped the residue
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 7:7
A fourth beast: this was the Roman empire; for that followed the Grecian, and was monstrous as to his rise and progress. Stamped the residue with the feet of it. As to the variety and cruelty of the government, it made use not only of Italians, but Spaniards, Gauls, Germans, Britons, which made their armies hardy and hard as iron, which broke in pieces the gold, silver, and brass. But it is plain this is the last kingdom of the Four, that was to be destroyed by Christ’ s kingdom, and this work was to be doing till the last age, . Ten horns, i.e. kings, , called horns. i.e. of iron, as the teeth were, i.e. cruel and persecuting; as beasts push and gore with their horns.
Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 7:7
Daniel 7:7 After this I saw in the night visions, and behold a fourth beast, dreadful and terrible, and strong exceedingly; and it had great iron teeth: it devoured and brake in pieces, and stamped the residue with the feet of it: and it [was] diverse from all the beasts that [were] before it; and it had ten horns.Ver. 7. Behold a fourth beast.] Not likened to any certain beast, because none can be named so cruel which can express the cruelty of this fourth monarchy - viz., that of the Romans, no, although it were "Pροσθελεων, μετοπισθεδρακων, μεσσηδεχιμαιρα." - Hom. It is a nameless monster, made up of all the properties of the former beasts. The Rabbis, with their "wild boar out of the wood," fall far short of it. Luther not unfitly compareth the Church of God to a silly poor maid, sitting in a wood or wilderness, and beset with hungry lions, wolves, boars, bears, and with all manner of hurtful and cruel creatures. Dreadful and terrible.] Because able and ready to annoy others with great evils. And strong exceedingly.] So that it passed for a proverb, Irasci populo Romano nemo impune potest. It is not safe for any nation to fall out with the Romans; for they are sure to be tamed and tawed with their iron teeth. And it had great iron teeth,] i.e., Conquering captains, such as Scipio - of whom Ennius sang thus: “ Si fas caedendo coelestia scaudere cuiquam, Mi soli coeli maxima porta patet. ” Pompey, who by his great acts and achievements merited the name of Magnus; and Julius Caesar, who before the Pharsalian wars had taken a thousand towns, conquered three hundred nations, took prisoner one million men, and slain as many. And stamped the residue with the feet of it,] i.e., With their provincial magistrates, such as were Verres, Pilate, Felix, &c., said to have nails of brass, and fitly compared to petulant wild beasts, which, when they can feed no longer, trample with their feet on the residue of the prey.
The poor Jews had hard measure from them always. And it was diverse from all the beasts.] In respect of diversity and strange multiplicity of forms of government. And it had ten horns.] Which the angel afterwards interpreted as kings or kingdoms. This occured not long after Constantine the Great, when the Roman empire began to moulder and fall in pieces. About the year 456, it appeared broken into ten parts, which by a learned interpreter are thus reckoned. The kingdom of the Britons, of the Saxons, both in Brittany; of the Franks, of the Burgundians, in France; of the West Goths in the southern part of France and part of Spain; of the Sueves and Alanes in part of Spain; of the Vandals in Africa, a little before in Spain; of the Allmanns in Rhetia and Noricum, provinces of Germany; of the East Goths in Pannonia, a little after in Italy; of the Greeks in the remnant of the empire. Loc. Com. Heyl., Geog.
Ellicott's Commentary on Daniel 7:7
(7) A fourth beast.—This is so different from the preceding three, and so terrible in appearance, that Daniel can hardly find words to describe it. The distinguishing feature of it is the power which it possesses of breaking and stamping out all that it meets. In this way it corresponds to “iron that breaketh in pieces, and subdueth all things.” (Comp. Daniel 2:40.) The description of the destructive might of this beast is heightened by the mention of “iron teeth” and “brazen claws.” It should be noticed that the horns imply strength, while the ten horns correspond to the ten toes of the image. The residue—i.e., what it did not destroy with its teeth it trampled upon and annihilated with its feet.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Daniel 7:7
Verse 7. I saw - a fourth beast - it had great iron teeth] This is allowed, on all hands, to be the Roman empire. It was dreadful, terrible, and exceeding strong: it devoured, and brake in pieces, and stamped the residue, that is, the remains of the former kingdoms, with its feet. It reduced Macedon into a Roman province about one hundred and sixty-eight years before Christ; the kingdom of Perpamos about one hundred and thirty-three years; Syria about sixty-five; and Egypt about thirty years before Christ. And, besides the remains of the Macedonian empire, it subdued many other provinces and kingdoms; so that it might, by a very usual figure, be said to devour the whole earth, to tread it down, and break it to pieces; and became in effect, what the Roman writers delight to call it, the empire of the whole world. It (the fourth beast) was diverse from all the beasts that were before it] Not only in its republican form of government, but also in power and greatness, extent of dominion, and length of duration. It had ten horns] The ten kingdoms into which the Roman empire was afterwards divided. Calmet says, ten Syrian kings: and he finds them thus: - 1. Seleucus Nicator. 2. Antiochus Soter. 3.
Antiochus Theos. 4. Antiochus Callinicus. 5. Seleucus Ceraunus. 6. Antiochus the Great. 7. Seleucus, surnamed Philopater, brother of Antiochus Epiphanes. 8. Laomedon of Mitylene, to whom Syria and Phoenicia had been intrusted. 9. Antigone. And, 10. His son Demetrius, who possessed those provinces, with the title of kings. This is too much like forced work.
There are different opinions concerning these ten kings; or rather which they were that constituted this division of the Roman empire. They are reckoned thus: - 1. The Roman senate. 2. The Greeks, in Ravenna. 3. The Lombards in Lombardy. 4. The Huns in Hungary. 5. The Alemans, in Germany. 6. The Franks in France. 7. The Burgundians in Burgundy.. 8. The Saracens in Africa, and a part of Spain. 9.
The Goths, in other parts of Spain. 10. And the Saxons, in Britain.
Cambridge Bible on Daniel 7:7
7, 8. The fourth beast.
Barnes' Notes on Daniel 7:7
After this I saw in the night visions - The other beasts were seen also in a dream Daniel 7:1, and this probably in the same night, though as a subsequent part of the dream, for the whole vision
Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 7:7
7. Modern expositors are almost unanimous in explaining this as referring either to the Syriac-Egyptian kingdom, which filled the political horizon around the Mediterranean after the death of
Sermons on Daniel 7:7
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Advent Sermons on Antichrist by J.H. Newman | John Henry Newman preaches about the prophecies concerning Rome and Antichrist, highlighting the historical fulfilment and potential future events. He discusses the symbolic repres |
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Day 255, Revelation 17 by David Servant | David Servant delves into the mysterious symbolism of the great harlot in Revelation, often associated with the city of Rome and the Roman Catholic Church, depicted as spiritually |
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Love With Shoes On by Darrell Champlin | In this sermon, the preacher recounts a missionary family's encounter with a strong wind that led them to a tragic event. However, the preacher emphasizes that this was not a trage |
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(Revelation) Part 1 the Last Trumpet by Willie Mullan | In this sermon, the preacher begins by leading the congregation in singing the hymn "Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus." He then introduces the topic of the sermon, which is the woman m |
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(Daniel) Daniel's Great Vision by Willie Mullan | In this sermon, the speaker, Daniel, expresses his grief and troubled spirit. He seeks the interpretation of his dream from a created being. The interpretation reveals that the fou |
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(Revelation) the Banishment of Satan by Willie Mullan | In this sermon, the preacher begins by quoting a passage from the Bible about the Spirit of the Lord being upon him to preach good tidings to the meek. He then talks about the key |
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Church History - Session 8 (The Book of Revelation) by Edgar F. Parkyns | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on Revelation 13 and the rise of the beast from the sea. The beast is described as having seven heads and ten horns, with the dragon giving it |