Daniel 7 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Daniel 7 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. 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. As we leave the first six chapters and enter chapter 7, we are leaving historical narrative behind and entering an apocalyptic section.
God will someday replace the corrupt kingdoms of this world with his own kingdom. Book of daniel chapter 9 bible study daniels 70 weeks part 2. Feb 02, 2014 notice that in daniel 7 beginning with vs 9 and through the end of the chapter the thing that brings on the 2nd coming of christ is the completion of that judgment seat of christ when at last judgment is passed in favor of the saints according to the chapter. It is amazing what you learn when you actually study complete books of the bible. In chapter 2 we saw the image of four metals symbolizing the four great world empires from daniel s day to the end of time. This chapter treats of the same subject as the second chapter. Chapter 7 brings us back to its first theme of the book of daniel. Winds in bible prophecy depict war, strife and bloodshed. Agape bible study, in depth catholic scripture study of both the old and new testaments, catecism of the catholic church, bible study, commentaries, ancient catholic scholars, contemporay catholic scholars, biblical history, salvation history, fathers of the church. The beast appeared glorious and powerful, but became soft and fearful.
Thus far the majority of the book has been historical. He especially desired to know respecting the little horn, which made war with the saints, and prevailed against. The iron teeth remind us of the iron of the legs and feet of the great image of chapter 2. In daniel chapter 2 we had presented to us the great image which represented the four great powers or universal empires. Nothing has caused him to panic or depart from his faith and practice as a godly jew. Again, this is not something that is historical but it still to come. Daniel 7 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. One of the more fascinating books of the bible is the book of daniel. The famous handwriting on the wall in chapter 5 was a prediction of belshazzars fall, since the city was taken that night oct. Daniel chapter 5 kjv king james version the holy spirit spoke through daniel. 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. Apocalyptic language is composed of symbols that are often lurid in color, violent in tone, and easily remembered. Exegetical commentaries on daniel reflect also the general culturalphilosophical developments.
Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 7 the times of the gentiles the earthly scene. The book of daniel attracted galaxies of readers from all times, because of its majestic themes and impressive. The outward political history had been shown in its general features to the world. Like daniel and his companions, by gods grace we may find a way to get by and perhaps even a way to thrive as exiles here in the meantime. Sep 20, 2017 who are the four beasts in daniel 7 and what is the deal with this little horn. What did daniel s vision represent, and what does it mean for us today. Commentary 6 among these were daniel, hananiah, mishael, and azariah of the tribe of judah. By perusing the book of daniel in chapters 5 7, instead of skimming, it might leave the reader with a question. Daniel chapter 1 kjv king james version in verse 3 the word eunuchs and the king spake unto ashpenaz the master of his eunuchs, that he should bring certain of the children of israel, and of the kings seed, and of the princes. Commentary 7 and the chief of the eunuchs gave them names. A thousand thousand waited on him, ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. This book cross and crown is a powerful and thrilling recital of the most romantic and dramatic incidents in history to be found on record, told.
Sermons from daniel 7 and others keep believing ministries. This chapter continues the aramaic section, which unites the two obvious literary divisions chapters 16 and 7 12 of daniel. The book of daniel lays the basis for the book of revelation. The fourth beast is a fourth kingdom that will appear on earth. Daniel 7 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. The 4 beasts vision of daniel chapter 7 are commonly explained as follows. Gods complete control and sovereignty of all historical events, both individual and national is the theological theme of the book of daniel. They depict four distinct principalities of government, contemporary one with the. Dreadful, and terrible, and strong exceedingly and therefore compared to iron, daniel 2. 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. Christ, in union with his people, judged the wicked dead, comparing their acts with the statute book, the word of god, and deciding every case according to the deeds done in the body. Also, the language of the chapter suggests that this is not merely a repetition of chapter 2. The four empires are the same as nebuchadnezzar saw in his dream in daniel 2, although in that dream they are pictured as various metals in a statue.
Click chart to enlarge charts from recommended resource jensens survey of the ot used by permission daniel chart from charles swindoll. This study guide consists of approximately 25 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of daniel s story. What kingdoms do each of the four beasts in daniel chapter 7. After this chapter, the book returns to the hebrew language. He is called belteshazzar, after the name of my god, and the spirit of the holy gods is in him. The dream of daniel 7 moves far beyond daniel s day to the coming of israel s king to end all gentile kingdoms and to establish his eternal kingdom. Daniel 3, new living translation nlt the bible app. He specifically wanted further explanation of the fourth kingdom and little horn.
Practically all scholars, whether liberal or conservative, are convinced that the prophecy of this chapter follows the same pattern as that in dan. They were to be educated for three years, and at the end of that time they were to stand before the king. Daniel 7 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Daniel 7 in the first year of belshazzar king of babylon. A fresh perspective on the 4 beasts vision of daniel chapter 7. In the first year of belshazzar king of babylon daniel saw a dream and visions in his mind as he lay on his bed. So that there is no reason why the three and a half years should be so.
Another point to note is that from the book of daniel we find that this little horn the antichrist comes up among the 10 kings and takes three of them out. The six former chapters of this book were historical. Daniel 7 this chapter presents a vision of four beasts arising from the sea. Now in daniel chapter 7 we read another amazing prophecy. The vision of the four beasts and the little horn found in daniel 7 reveals more information about the same four empires that are first described in nebuchadnezzars dream of a great image. The last six chapters are filled with apocalyptic visions that. His throne was a blaze of flames, its wheels were a burning fire 10 a stream of fire poured out, issuing from his presence. The world according to god daniel 2 but if not daniel 3. Commentary on daniel chapters 1 6 matthew janzen serve yahweh in all circumstances daniel pt. Here is described by what means these changes were to be brought about. The book of daniel chapter seven in the first year of belshazzar 552 b. The first four verses of this chapter contain the angel gabriels concluding words of his marvelous discourse of chapter 11 in which michael, who is the man clothed in linen, stands up at the end of the judgment that was set in daniel 7.
Daniel overview james burton coffman commentaries on the. 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. The book of daniel verse by verse chapter 7 daniels. It will be different from all the other kingdoms and will devour the.
Daniel spake and said that is, he spake and said in the manner intimated in the previous verse. The first six chapters of daniel record events in his life, and the last six prophecies. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. Correlate the book of daniel in chapter 2 and chapter 7 8. The phrase ancient of days is unique to the book of daniel. The vision of the four beasts is found in chapter 7. In daniel 7 the prophet records a night vision that god gave him concerning four world empires, symbolized as four beasts daniel 7. David guzik commentary on daniel 7 explains the vision king belshazzar has about four beasts, and daniel interpreting the dream. His robe was white as snow, the hair of his head as pure as wool. Daniel 4, new international version niv the bible app. Now came up out of the angry sea, a beast so terrible that no real animal could represent it. Daniel 7 the seventh chapter of the book of daniel tells of daniel s vision of four worldkingdoms replaced by the kingdom of god. Different from the other beasts, it was very strong and devoured and broke nations to pieces. In chapter 2 we saw the image of four metals symbolizing the four great world empires from daniels day to the end of time.
Chapter 7 of daniel describes four beasts coming up from the mediterranean sea. These he carried off to the temple of his god in babylonia and put in. Daniel 7 niv daniels dream of four beasts in bible gateway. The vision to be exposed in chapter 7 is dated during the year 553 b. But there the four kingdoms, and messiahs final kingdom, were. Book of daniel bible study chapter commentary 9 part 2 daniels 70 weeks. A careful study of the text helps reveal the identity of this supernatural being.
The first six chapters contain accounts of faith that inspire both young and old b. Introduction daniel, a godly prophet and a man of unshakable faith, has been steadfast in his daily walk of fellowship with god throughout the first six chapters of the book of daniel. The four beasts signified the same four empires, as the four parts of nebuchadnezzars image. Neither peer opposition nor the kings new law chapter 6 greatly disturbed daniel. 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. Commentary on daniel chapters 710 ministers of the new. Daniel 7 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Home ecourses the book of daniel ecourse daniel chapter 7 lesson quiz daniel chapter 7 lesson please login to save you quiz you can move back and forth between the quiz and the lesson to perfect your selection of answers. The great sea agitated by the winds, represented the earth and the dwellers on it troubled by ambitious princes and conquerors. If you would like to know gods program for the future, it is essential that you understand this book of daniel. Chapters 7 and 8 occur after chapter 4, but before chapter 5. Porphyry claimed that instead of being written by daniel about b. More insights from your bible study get started with logos bible software for.
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. A bible study series by mark finley golden images, winged lions, proud kings, judgment day and the holy sanctuarythey are all part of the fascinating, colorful book of daniel. Daniel 16 new international version niv daniel s training in babylon. In the first year of belshazzar king of babylon, daniel had a dream and visions of his head while on his bed. Daniel 7, new international version niv the bible app. Lion babylonian empire bear medopersian empire leopard greek empire 4th beast roman empire this explanation of the four beasts prophecy is easily derived. It was by a record made at the time, and thus he might be said to speak to his own generation and to all future times. Commentary on daniel chapters 7 10 matthew janzen the vision of the four beasts daniel pt. He approached the ancient of days and was led into his presence. Jews in palestine completed it with the prophetic chapters 712.
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. There was the head of gold, the chest of silver, the thighs of brass, the legs of iron, and the feet part of iron and clay. Today we begin a new book of the bible, a book i am excited about studying, and one which i believe we can learn a great deal from. Babylon mystery religion and great prophecies of the bible. Daniel 1 commentary verse by verse commentary bible study. Follow along in this chapter by chapter, selfgrading bible study as you unravel complex prophecies and learn simple biblical principles for everyday life. Daniel 7 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Antichrist is no longer called a horn, but a king subduing three out of ten kings no longer horns, daniel 7. It devoured and brake in pieces it spread its arms and its terrors to a much greater extent than any of the preceding. A mans heart was given to the lion, symbolizing a heart which was soft, but also a. Thank god for the visions and dreams given in the book of daniel. But thou, 0 daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end. One of the remarkable things about the book of daniel is that the section from chapter 2 through chapter 7 is written in a different language than the rest of the book.
This chapter relates the beginning of daniel s last vision, which is continued to the end of the book. Daniel he called belteshazzar, hananiah he called shadrach. Keil, biblical commentary on the book of daniel, p. Behold a fourth beast this fourth kingdom can be no other than the roman empire, which answers this emphatical description better than any of the former kingdoms. Chapter 7 is a high point in revelation in the book of daniel. The book of daniel no other book in the bible has been attacked like the book of daniel.
We saw in the last study that daniel had been reading the prophecies of jeremiah when he saw that israel would be in exile for 70 years. The second involves a judgment by the ancient of days, and the coronation of the son of man 914. As with nebuchadnezzars dream, the theme of this vision is the rise and fall of gentile world power. Then he wrote down the dream, telling the main facts.
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