The interpretation of these visions, given him by an angel that stood by, daniel 7. What did daniel s vision represent, and what does it mean for us today. Audio video bible alexander scourby kjv 3,402 views. The beast imagery of this chapter has been used extensively in the book of revelation, where it. The six former chapters of this book were historical. Daniel 1 niv daniels training in babylon in the bible. Thank god for the visions and dreams given in the book of daniel. We see this is dated at the beginning of the reign of belshazzar, but it is not the dream of belshazzar.
Read and study daniel 7 with the verse by verse bible commentary. The contemporaneous beasts view of daniel 7 by chris white daniel 7 is considered by some to be the most important chapter in the book of daniel, others even consider it the most important chapter in the entire old testament for reasons which we will get into later, but certainly one of those reasons is because of its prophetic significance. The old testament is written in the hebrew language, with but one exception a portion of the book of daniel. In chapter 7, a new element of prophecy is introduced in daniel the little horn who boasts verses 8 and 20, speaks against the most high verse 25, and successfully opposes god and his saints verses 21, 25. Daniel had a dream and saw visions as he lay in his bed. Four great beasts, each different from the others, came up out of. During belshazzars rule daniel had the vision of the four beasts chapter 7, and the vision of the ram and the male goat in chapter 8. So this is an important chapter in understanding the rest of this book. Chapter 7 the six former chapters of this book were historical. Then he wrote down the dream, telling the main facts. The phrase son of man is retained here because of its use in the new testament as a title of jesus, probably based largely on this verse. Daniel 7, new international version niv the bible app.
Daniel 7 new international version niv daniel s dream of four beasts. Then he wrote down the dream and told the sum of the matter. Daniel chapter 7 explained discover the 66 books of the. This fourth beast has bronze claws verse 19 and large iron teeth. Four beasts come out of the sea, the ancient of days sits in judgement over them, and one like a son of man is given eternal kingship. The final beast that daniel sees rising from the sea is the most dreadfulterrifying and frightening and very powerful daniel 7. This is so different from the preceding three, and so terrible in appearance, that daniel can hardly find words to describe it. The ten horns are 10 kings verse 24, and the little horn verse 8, is another king. Daniel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Daniel 1 new international version niv daniels training in babylon.
Chapter 7 1 in the first year of belshazzar king of babylon daniel had a dream and visions of his head upon his bed. He wrote down the substance of his dream 2 daniel said. Daniel 7 daniel s vision of the four beasts duration. Daniel 7, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Daniel 7 the seventh chapter of the book of daniel tells of daniel s vision of four worldkingdoms replaced by the kingdom of god.
Daniel 7 daniels dream of four beasts in bible gateway. The four metals of chapter 2 are replaced by the four beasts of chapter 7. Daniel 7, english standard version 2016 esv the bible app. These later chapters consist of four prophetic dreamsvisions given to daniel but it is this first one, here in chapter 7, that provides the foundation and basis of the subsequent revelation. An angelic guide interprets the beasts as kingdoms and kings, the last of whom will make war on the holy ones of god, but he.
God keeps a record in heaven and that is what is spoken of by the books. But there the four kingdoms, and messiahs final kingdom, were regarded according to their external political aspect, but here according to the mind of god concerning them, and their moral features. Then he wrote down the dream, telling 2 the main facts. This chapter treats of the same subject as the second chapter. The seventh chapter of the book of daniel records an unusual vision that he received in the first year of the babylonian king belshazzar 555556 b. Daniel 7 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Daniel 7 in the first year of belshazzar king of babylon. The book of daniel lays the basis for the book of revelation.
The vision to be exposed in chapter 7 is dated during the year 553 b. In the first year of belshazzar king of babylon daniel saw a dream and visions in his mind as he lay on his bed. Daniel 7 daniels vision of the four beasts youtube. Daniel 1 new international version niv daniel s training in babylon. Although the entire book is traditionally ascribed to daniel the seer, chapters 16 are in the voice of an anonymous narrator, except for chapter 4 which is in the form of a letter from king nebuchadnezzar. The prophet daniel explained the past and the future of israel and all gentile nations according to the plan and purposes of god and his revelations do so with such incredible accuracy that he has silenced many a biblical skeptic throughout history. Daniel 7 tells of daniels vision of four worldkingdoms replaced by the kingdom. Feb 12, 2019 a chapter by chapter and verse by verse study of daniel taught by pastor paul leboutillier of calvary chapel ontario, oregon. From chapter 2, verse 4, through chapter 7, daniel is in aramaic, the gentile and diplomatic language of daniel s day.
He wrote down the substance of his dream2 daniel said. He approached the ancient of days and was led into his presence. The book of daniel verse by verse chapter 7 daniels. The antichrist daniel 7 and revelation bible universe. Visit us at for online studies through the entire bible. Oct 19, 2017 the book of daniel lays the basis for the book of revelation.
If you would like to know gods program for the future, it is essential that you understand this book of daniel. This section deals exclusively with the times of the gentiles. Only god can declare the end from the beginning and that is what he has done in this wonderful book. After this chapter, the book returns to the hebrew language. An angelic guide interprets the beasts as kingdoms and kings, the last of. A chapter by chapter and verse by verse study of daniel taught by pastor paul leboutillier of calvary chapel ontario, oregon. The prophecies found in the book of daniel are the key to unlocking all biblical prophecy.
The outward political history had been shown in its general features to the world. His vision of gods throne of government and judgment, daniel 7. These he carried off to the temple of his god in babylonia and put in the. Daniel chapter 10 king james version kjv alexander scourby free audio video bible duration. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 7 the times of the gentiles the earthly scene. Daniel 7 niv daniels dream of four beasts in bible. Chapter 7 is pivotal to the larger structure of the entire book, acting. The famous handwriting on the wall in chapter 5 was a prediction of belshazzars fall, since the city was taken that night oct.
The seventh chapter of the book of daniel records an unusual vision that he. The contemporaneous beasts view of daniel 7 verse by verse. Daniel 7 niv daniels dream of four beasts in bible gateway. The great iron teeth of the beast have a reference to the iron legs of the dreamimage which appeared to nebuchadnezzar. Next chapter of daniel the book of daniel, chapter 7 we hope that you find the content of the book of daniel, chapter 7 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. A fiery stream issued and came forth from before him or, a river of fire f19. Chapter 7 of daniel describes four beasts coming up from the mediterranean sea. In the first year of belshazzar king of babylon daniel had a dream and visions of his. By perusing the book of daniel in chapters 5 7, instead of skimming, it might leave the reader with a question.
Book of daniel chapter 7 bible study times of the gentiles. In verse 1 daniel had a dream and visions of his head while on his bed. What did daniels vision represent, and what does it mean for us today. From verse 7 through verse 12 is a second vision, which involves a fourth. As i continued to watch, the beast was slain, and its body was destroyed and thrown into the blazing fire. In my vision at night i looked, and there before me were the four winds of heaven churning up the great sea. Daniel, as many other authors of the antiquity and the bible, writes of himself in the third person throughout the first part of the book. Daniel 7 kjv in the first year of belshazzar king of bible gateway. Daniel 7, new living translation nlt the bible app. Daniel 7 king james version kjv 7 in the first year of belshazzar king of babylon daniel had a dream and visions of his head upon his bed. A fiery stream issued and came forth from before him.
Daniel chapter 6 verse 7 the new john gill exposition. Him, a thousand thousands do serve him, and a myriad of myriads before him do rise up, the judge is seated, and the books have been opened. All the presidents of the kingdom, the governors, and the princes, the counsellors, and the captains there were but three presidents, and daniel was one of them, so that these all were but two. The next chapter shows clearly that the writer regarded the medopersian power as one, but as having two dominant races. Daniels dream of four beasts in the first year of belshazzar king of babylon, daniel had a dream, and visions passed through his mind as he was lying in bed. Jan 02, 2020 the final beast that daniel sees rising from the sea is the most dreadfulterrifying and frightening and very powerful daniel 7.
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