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Daniel 7:17

15 I, Daniel, was grieved in my spirit, and the visions in my mind alarmed me.

16 I approached one of those who were standing there, and I asked him the true meaning of all this. So he told me the interpretation of these things:

‘These four great beasts are four kings who will arise from the earth.

18 But the saints of the Most High will receive the kingdom and possess it forever—yes, forever and ever.’

19 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.

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
‘These four great beasts are four kings who will arise from the earth.
KJV
These great beasts, which are four, are four kings, which shall arise out of the earth.
WEB
‘These great animals, which are four, are four kings, who will arise out of the earth.
ASV
These great beasts, which are four, are four kings, that shall arise out of the earth.
DARBY
These great beasts, which are four, are four kings, [that] shall arise out of the earth.
BLB
‘These great beasts, of which they [are] four, [are] four kings who will arise from the earth.
ÅB
Disse fire store dyr betyr at fire konger skal stå fram av jorden;
OTB
‘De fire store dyrene er fire konger som skal oppstå fra jorden.
B1930
Disse fire store dyr betyr at fire konger skal opstå av jorden;

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • Revelation 13:11

    Then I saw another beast rising out of the earth. This beast had two horns like a lamb, but spoke like a dragon.

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  • Daniel 7:3–4

    Then four great beasts came up out of the sea, each one different from the others:

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  • Psalms 17:14

    from such men, O LORD, by Your hand— from men of the world whose portion is in this life. May You fill the bellies of Your treasured ones and satisfy their sons, so they leave their abundance to their children.

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  • John 18:36

    Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not of this world; if it were, My servants would fight to prevent My arrest by the Jews. But now My kingdom is not of this realm.”

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  • 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.

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  • Daniel 2:37–40

    You, O king, are the king of kings, to whom the God of heaven has given sovereignty, power, strength, and glory.

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  • Daniel 8:19–22

    and said, “Behold, I will make known to you what will happen in the latter time of wrath, because it concerns the appointed time of the end.

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