Alexander conquered the known world from Egypt to India in just a few years. horns. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. By the age of 28 Alexander the Great had conquered the civilized world! Antiochus seems to be a precursor to a later king that is yet to come. is experiencing a vision while he sleeps. God in them put honour upon him, and gave him satisfaction, yet not without a great allay of pain and perplexity (Daniel 7:15; Daniel 7:15): I Daniel was grieved in my spirit, in the midst of my body. To this his interpreter answers (Daniel 7:23-25; Daniel 7:23-25) that this fourth beast is a fourth kingdom, that shall devour the whole earth, or (as it may be read) the whole land. Judgment is given to the saints of the Most High. Kolekcja Symbols toukon wstron pierwotnej symboliki ijej znaczenia dla czowieka. The 27 And the kingdom and dominion, and the greatness of the kingdom under the whole heaven, shall be given to the people of the saints of the most High, whose kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and all dominions shall serve and obey him. The angel summarized the whole vision quickly in two verses. No further reference is made to them, but the characteristics of this are fully stated. Then, the duo hit on the tight ends picked on Day 2, including the Packers taking two of them (16:10). Cruelty was added to pride, for all looked up to the Romans, and conciliated the favor of Rome by flattery, for the purpose of raging savagely against; their own people. The above understanding of these mysterious time-references in Daniel and Revelation is absolutely necessary to any complete understanding of these prophecies. Thus, if the period denoted by a time, here be a year, the whole period would be three years and a half. They are often called 'tribulation saints'. 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And it was said unto them that they should rest yet FOR A LITTLE TIME (until all the future martyrs who were yet to die in the faith should join them). to a real animal (unlike the other beasts: lion, bear, and leopard). And that is what we shall look at in the next study! And so judgment is given to the saints. (2.) We see the twenty-four elders with their golden crowns there also before the throne of God and the cherubim surrounding Him and declaring, "Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty." It's just an awesome fearful-looking kind of a beast such as does not exist in realty. It was characterized by dreadful and terrible strength exceedingly. Only he does not see the world-governing empires as a man, but he sees them as beasts. Perhaps it was this that put Daniel into such a fright, and this part of the visions of his head troubled him more than any of the rest. Very few instances can be referred to in which this is done. He shall be consumed with the spirit of Christ's mouth and destroyed with the brightness of his coming. The phrase and the dividing of a time means clearly half of such a period. Bucky Brooks identifies 10 perfect player-team fits coming out of the 2023 NFL Draft. So Daniel got a beautiful insight into these things. And as for me Daniel, my cogitations much troubled me, and my countenance changed in me: but I kept the matter in my heart ( Daniel 7:26-28 ). The angel explains the fourth kingdom and little horn Daniel wanted to know. There are several other passages that confirm this length of time for his rule (see Daniel 9:27, 12:11, Rev 12:6). from one of Alexanders generals became dominant over the other Hitherto is the end of the matters. Keil and Delitzsch Biblical Commentary on the Old Testament. 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. A careful coordination of the passages in Revelation, with the revelations in this prophecy (Daniel 2 and Daniel 7), with due respect to other New Testament references to this same phenomenon, namely, that of the Great Apostasy from Christianity which was specifically foretold by the New Testament authors, will fully confirm all of the positions which we have advocated in the interpretations presented here. 'While I was thinking about the horns, there before me was another horn, a little one, which came up among them ; and three of the first horns were uprooted before it. The best had four heads, which indicate four different sources of rule. WebDaniel was active as a prophet receiving and recording revelations from the Lord. It was dreadful, terrible, and exceeding strong: it He wrote down the substance of his dream. This would be fulfilled in one who would blaspheme God directly; or who would be rebellious against his government and authority; or who would complain of his administration and laws; or who would give utterance to harsh and reproachful words against his real claims. He will rule, and Gods people will reign with Him, and His kingdom will last forever. ruler of the Seleucid Empire in 175 BC (one of the four Greek horn, a little one, that This horn had a mouth speaking great things for blasphemous pride. Article Images Copyright 2023 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. And this strange and different kingdom would subdue three of the others. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! To wrap up the show, Bucky and Lance discuss which teams were winners on Day 2 (24:02). WebDaniel 7:7. Now, if you're saying 'I think I've seen these nations before' then you would be correct. Now I saw in the night visions, and, behold, there was one like the Son of Man coming with clouds of heaven, and he came to the Ancient of days, and they brought him near before him. In Daniel's vision it was lifted up on one side because the Persians were more powerful than the Medes. The second like a bear, three ribs in its mouth, the Medo-Persian Empire. Daniel had a dream and visions of his head upon his bed: and then he wrote the dream, and he told the sum of the matters. Will the Lord cast off his people? beasts in Daniel and Revelation are described as having ten horns; See Daniel 2:8-9, Daniel 2:21; Daniel 3:5, Daniel 3:15; Daniel 4:16, Daniel 4:23, Daniel 4:25, Daniel 4:32; Daniel 7:12. Pursue as far as your spirit seeks. We cannot violate this! the other horns. beasts come out of a stormy sea. In other words, Russia In 1973 they released a report called 'Regionalized and Adaptive Model of the Global World System.' If we were to get more specific, it could also be said that the 'great sea' that the beasts arise from is a pointer to the Mediterranean Sea for all of these kingdoms will arise from that areas surrounding that sea. Rome systematically crushed and humbled everything in its path with strength. So Daniel and John had corresponding visions of this throne of God and the glory of the throne of God and the impending judgment upon the kingdom of man. We are told in the book of Revelation that when Jesus comes again that He will destroy this instrument of Satan, this man of sin, and he will be cast into Gehenna, the lake that burneth with fire. They have one purpose and will give their power and authority to the beast. In it they divided the world into 10 regions which they referred to as kingdoms. The iron legions of Rome are well known in history. Here the dual identification of the beasts with kings and kingdoms becomes transparent. fourth beast has iron teeth and destroys whatever it wants. The vision emphasises the swiftness of it exploits. [3] History obviously records the Roman Empire as ruthless and violent. His kingdom will be an everlasting kingdom, and all rulers will worship and obey him.' According to ', [7] David Rockefeller Sept. 23, 1994 stated "This present window of opportunity, during which a truly peaceful and interdependent world order might be built, will not be open for too long - We are on the verge of a global transformation. Whichever way we take this, Sparta obtained with difficulty the second rank in Greece, as Athens did the first. We should not naturally look for the fulfillment of this in a succession of kings, for that would have been symbolized by the beast itself representing the entire dominion or dynasty, but rather to a number of contemporaneous powers that had somehow sprung out of the one power, or that now possessed and wielded the power of that one dominion. This eemphasizes the split between four generals after the death of Alexander. 6. [Note: Pentecost, p. So for now, let's have a look at the interpretation of this vision that Daniel is given. Daniel sees clearly the glory of the throne room of Almighty God (Rev 4-5). Rome ended the former kings dominion, but also adopted them (Rev 13:1-2). WebDaniel 7 He preached in the same church as C. H. Spurgeon over one hundred years earlier. [2] J. Vernon McGee comments on the strength (like a bear) and eventual downfall of the Medo-Persian empire writing: 'There are no wings on this bear, but it was told, "Arise, devour much flesh." WebDaniel sees this in vision, and comforts himself and his friends with the prospect of it. The phrase "whole earth" does not necessarily mean the whole planet (cf. horn rises to prominence, three other horns are destroyed. Third was Greece under the conquering genius of Alexander the Great and an expansive empire. (Ok, so having a flightless bird that has no means of defense may not have been the wisest choice to illustrate our nation's strength! Out of this large, singular kingdom ten smaller kingdoms shall arise. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. ul. But they are not church, or the church. First, Daniel watches four beasts rise out of a stormy sea. Visit NFL.com's transaction hub for a daily breakdown. There is no room for splitting Media and Persia or Greece and its four sections. It is a whore resting on seven hills the famed seven hills of Rome (Rev 17:9). WebI, Daniel, was greatly terrified by my thoughts, and my face became pale, but I kept the matter to myself. The word here used for the body properly signifies a sheath or scabbard, for the body is no more to the soul; that is the weapon; it is that which we are principally to take care of. When all Italy came under their sway, this was sufficient for any noble monarchy; but Spain, Sicily, part, of Greece, arm Illyrieum were added, and afterwards all Greece and Macedon, Asia Minor, Africa., and all the islands; for by one word they expelled the king of Cyprus, and sold his goods by public auction. The first kingdom is the Babylonian Empire, represented by a lion and an eagle . Antiochus Epiphanes Greek new king figure grows in power. "So I beheld until these thrones, the ten kings, were cast down.". beast. Daniel sees clearly the picture of the great Day of Judgment (Rev 20:11-13). That is, it would entirely and forever cease. Consider that the apostle John was very amazed by the same beast (Rev 17:3-6). 5. when they overthrew Jerusalem in the first of 3 steps (also 597 B.C., 586 B.C.). Diruit, dificut, mutat quadrata rotundis--He pulls down, he builds, he changes square into round, as if he meant to alter even the ordinances of heaven themselves. The person that stood by, the angel, of whom Daniel made his inquiries, and who answered him, as follows: the fourth beast shall be the fourth kingdom on earth; which shows that the angel, by four kings, Daniel 7:17, meant four kingdoms, that should successively arise in the earth, and out of it, one after another; and this kingdom is not the kingdom of the Seleucidae, nor the Turkish, but the Roman empire; for this is to continue until the kingdom of Christ takes place; see Daniel 7:7: which shall be diverse from all kingdoms; from the kingdoms and monarchies that were before it; particularly as a kingdom, in its form of government, both when Pagan and when Papal; see Daniel 7:7: and shall devour the whole earth, and shall tread it down, and break it in pieces: not the whole land of Judea only, as some read and interpret it; but the whole world, which the Romans became masters of; and the phrases used denote the destruction and desolation they made, wherever they carried their arms, and the cruelty and tyranny they exercised, and the vast profusion of blood made by them, both among the Heathens they subdued, and the Christians they persecuted. They are not literal, single kings; but rather unique and separate kingdoms (Dan 7:23). An angel explains to him what the vision means. Wybierzcie dla siebie unikatowe obrczki ipoczcie jewdowolne komplety. II. It was different from all the former beasts, and it had ten horns. This event could presage the event of the boastful The ten horns you saw are ten kings who have not yet received a kingdom, but who for one hour will receive authority as kings along with the beast. Nothing Fructembaum points out that this was never fulfilled in the Roman empire of 2000 years ago and its fulfilment will be seen in the last days before Jesus' return. - Pope John Paul II quoted by Malachi Martin in the book " The Keys of This Blood", 'There is an urgent need of a true world political authority' whose task would be 'to manage the global economy' - Pope Benedict (July 7 2009). At the great day he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he has ordained. its powerful legacy and influence lasts to this day. 25And he shall speak great words against the most High, and shall wear out the saints of the most High, and think to change times and laws: and they shall be given into his hand until a time and times and the dividing of time. They shall either be brought into subjection to his golden sceptre or brought to destruction by his iron rod. He adds that the little horn had a stouter look than the other horns. There's no way the antichrist, or the gates of hell, or Satan can prevail against the church of Jesus Christ. grew from the beast among And it is very observable that in the midst of the predictions of the force and fury of the enemies this is brought in abruptly (Daniel 7:18; Daniel 7:22), before it comes, in the course of the vision, to be interpreted, Daniel 7:26; Daniel 7:27. Daniel is experiencing a vision while he sleeps. Though this is not designated expressly, yet perhaps it is the most natural construction, as meaning that he would have jurisdiction over the saints during this period; and if so, then the meaning is, that he would have absolute control over them, or set up a dominion over them, for the time specified the time, and times, etc. Of course none of these would strike as much fear into an enemy's heart as the New Zealand kiwi! It was not a great horn, but rather a little horn. Bible Introductions - Daniel As God is again revealing the four world-dominating empires. Since both Daniel and Revelation make it clear that this period is actually to last until the end of time, it becomes mandatory to believe that all such time-references in Revelation have exactly the same meaning. Not only does it have iron teeth, but this fourth beast also has ten He saw this vision during the first year of Belshazzar, the last Babylonian king. Coming to the Ancient of days and receiving the authority, the dominion, the glory, the kingdom, that all of the world should rule. This horn had eyes like the eyes of a man and a mouth that spoke boastfully. writes that he kept The Christian martyrs of Revelation 6:10 pleaded with God to tell them, "How long?" Thus he said, The fourth beast shall be the fourth kingdom upon the earth, [or the Roman Empire] which will be different from all of the kingdoms, and will devour the whole earth, and tread it down, and break it in pieces. Hope you're ok with that! Salem Media Group. Now, you remember Paul rebuked the Corinthians, those in the church in Corinth, he said, "What are you doing taking your brother to a pagan judge? "Shall be diverse " This is twice mentioned - in both Daniel 7: 24 and Daniel 7:25. It was, and still is, quite common to associate kingdoms and nations with animals. Jesus is seated at Gods right hand waiting for the appointed time (Rev 2:26-27). Access 50+ premium resources. Note, It is a very desirable thing to take the right and full sense of what we see and hear from God; and those that would know must ask by faithful and fervent prayer and by accomplishing a diligent search. This study will revolve around the earthly scene. But in the latter reign of Nebuchadnezzars sons, it was weak and fearful, which is indicated by the heart of a man being given to it (Ps 9:20; Jer 51:30; Is 13:8). Szybki kontakt z administratorem: kontakt@mokave.pl. Daniel 7 Fourth was Rome in its iron might and degenerative attempt at amalgamating its territories. The first three beasts represent Babylon, Medo-Persia, and Greece. You could say it has history past and history future! and saw a fourth WebA little later (Daniel 7:17) Daniel tells us that these four beasts are four kingdoms ruling over the earth. He preached in the same church as C. H. Spurgeon over one hundred years earlier. (f) It would be proud, and ambitious, and particularly arrogant against God: and he shall speak great words against the Most High, Daniel 7:25. But this beat had four heads. Or for a three and half year period will he rule, coming to Jerusalem, and beginning to make war against Israel. John Gill's Exposition of the Bible is in the public domain and may be freely used and distributed. The visions of my head troubled me, an again (Daniel 7:28; Daniel 7:28), my cogitations much troubled me. 19 Then I would know the truth of the fourth beast, which was diverse from all the others, exceeding dreadful, whose teeth were of iron, and his nails of brass; which devoured, brake in pieces, and stamped the residue with his feet; 20 And of the ten horns that were in his head, and of the other which came up, and before whom three fell; even of that horn that had eyes, and a mouth that spake very great things, whose look was more stout than his fellows. This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the Jews. Daniel Ravenous beasts that kill and slaughter. name translates God Manifest. This new horn, after uprooting three is a leopard with four heads and four wings (Greece). The six former chapters of this book were historical; we now enter with fear and trembling upon the six latter, which are prophetical, wherein are many things Vulgate, Putabit quod possit mutare tempora, etc. In regard to this expression a time and times, etc., it is unnecessary to say that there has been great diversity of opinion among expositors, and that many of the controversies in respect to future events turn on the sense attached to this and to the similar expressions which occur in the book of Revelation. There is no room for Islam, Germany, the USSR, the USA, or China in this list. swiftness of Greek conquest is replaced by the brutal force of the of the first horns are We have learned four great kingdoms that were to come from Nebuchadnezzars dream. As far as concerns the Roman Empire, we know it to have been more extensive and powerful than the other monarchies. 7), when more closely viewed, resolves itself into four, with their interpretations, but we shall treat it singly. It methodically and systematically defeated and crushed the other beasts. Commentators have pointed out that there is nothing in the history of the world that was equal to the swiftness of his conquests. Dont let your children be moved by the ridiculous science fiction of the last 150 years. Dane osobowe w sklepie internetowym przetwarzane s zgodnie z polityk prywatnoci. The four heads are the four generals who divided the kingdom after Alexander. It was told, 'Get up and eat your fill of flesh!' No laws of exegesis, nothing in the language itself, could be regarded as violated, if such an interpretation were given to the language, and so far as this point is concerned, there would be no room for debate. He shall wear out the saints of the Most High; he will not cut them off at once, but wear them out by long oppressions and a constant course of hardships put upon them, ruining their estates and weakening their families. Never forget the many martyrs who have gone before and stood against this monstrosity of devilish lies. Babylon was a majestic kingdom the head of gold with rapid success, which is shown by the lion with eagles wings, regal and powerful (Jer 4:7,13; 48:40). And in these daring attempts he shall for a time prosper and have success; they shall be given into his hand until time, times, and half a time (that is, for three years and a half), that famous prophetical measure of time which we meet with in the Revelation, which is sometimes called forty-two months, sometimes 1260 days, which come all to one. This could not be shown to be a violation of prophetic usage, or to be forbidden by the nature of prophetic language, because nothing is more common than symbols, and because there are actual instances in which such an interpretation must be understood. And interesting, the four heads, when Alexander the Great died, the kingdom, or the Grecian Empire, did not pass on, because Alexander the Great did not have any children, did not pass on in a dynasty, but actually was divided into four separate heads and four of his generals began to rule: one in Syria, one in Egypt, one in Asia Minor, and the other in Greece. The Medo-Persian empire was known for it's use of silver. Chapter 8 was probably Antiochus Epiphanes, one of the kings If this is not the true interpretation, then all the martyrs died believing a lie. I don't believe that the church is on earth at this time. Mam prawo dostpu do treci swoich danych i ich sprostowania, usunicia, ograniczenia przetwarzania, oraz prawo do przenoszenia danych na zasadach zawartych w polityce prywatnoci sklepu internetowego. It devoured the three main provinces of Babylon Babylon, Lydia, and Egypt, which are indicated to us by Babylons political organization (Dan 2:49; 3:30; 6:1-2). (5) And, a fifth point in the explanation of the interpreter is, that the dominion under the whole heaven would be given to the saints of the Most High, and that all nations should serve him; that is, that there would be a universal prevalence of righteousness on the earth, and that God would reign in the hearts and lives of men, Daniel 7:27. The apostles are entrusted with the preaching of a gospel by which the world shall be judged.
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