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. The seven year illness of nebuchadnezzar in this chapter may have been from 582 to 575, a period in which we know of no military operations. 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 niv daniels dream of four beasts in bible gateway.
Can there ever be faith again in the midst of darkness, rebellion, and gloom. Biblical resources, such as the expositors bible commentary, provide the historical explanations for this prophecy. 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. Daniel 9, new international version niv the bible app. Daniel 7 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Daniel 7 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Revelation seven 7, explained verse by verse, shows what is behind the seal of god and the sealing process. A study of the book of daniel the church of christ in zion. Daniel 7 listen to kjv audio bible online bible study tools. Daniel s continuance and constancy in prayer, notwithstanding that decree. God is calling for people to turn to him and repent from sin and worldliness. It is a broken seven, and seven denotes perfection something that will last. Discussion of the interpretative approaches to the book of daniel commentaries.
This chapter treats of the same subject as the second chapter. This chapter relates the beginning of daniels last vision, which is continued to the end of the book. A free bible version and commentary on the book of daniel in easyenglish. Daniel 7 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is written by one of the most influential men of the modern. Daniel free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible. The prophecy of daniel 11 begins with the prediction that three more kings will arise in persia followed by a fourth who would stir up all against the realm of greece verse 2.
Daniel 7, new international version niv the bible app. White and the interpretation of daniel and revelation. Revelation 7 revelationwithdaniel the truth about god. Daniel 9 interpreting bible prophecy literally youtube.
Apocalyptic language is composed of symbols that are often lurid in color, violent in tone, and easily remembered. Daniel 1 commentary verse by verse commentary bible study. The decree they obtained against prayer for thirty days. Chapter 10 introduces the message of chapters 1112, which refers to the third kingdom, particularly the conflict between babylonsyria seleucids and egypt ptolomies.
Book of daniel chapter 7 bible study times of the gentiles. Commentaries which would help in your study are the prophecy of daniel by edward j. Bible study commentary on the book of daniel chapter 7 concerning his vision and prophecy of the coming world empires. This chapter relates the beginning of daniel s last vision, which is continued to the end of the book. In the first year of darius the son of ahasuerus, of the lineage of the medes, who was made king over the realm of the chaldeans. The six former chapters of this book were historical. He approached the ancient of days and was led into his presence. The paperback bible presents the bible by the book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with. Daniel 9 new international version niv daniels prayer. You see, it is the personal testimony of a man who at the time of writing was the most powerful person in the entire earth. The study of the prophecies of daniel and revelation is important to the spiritual dynamics of the seventhday adventist church. Commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible.
This is exemplified by ezekiel telling of his visions and the angel setting a mark on the foreheads of those who sigh and cry after the abominations done in. Young and the volume on daniel in the commentary on the old testament by c. I watched then because of the sound of the pompous words which the horn. The remainder is in hebrew, as is the rest of the old testament. In the first 6 chapters, we read about daniel and his friends. An introduction to daniel chapter 1 in this first chapter of the book of daniel, one of the most intense prophetic books of the old testament, we are introduced to several new names, including four hebrew men who have been taken into exile in babylonian captivity. A study of the book of daniel the church of christ in. Bob utley, retired professor of hermeneutices bible interpretation. The story of daniel motivates faithfulness despite exile in babylon. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. An exposition, with practical observations, of the book of the prophet daniel chapter 1. Apr 22, 2011 lets go to daniel 9 and lets look at the 70 weeks of daniel. In more mundane language, it is an account of the activities and visions of daniel, a noble jew exiled at babylon, its message being that just as the god of israel saved daniel and his friends from their enemies, so. Book of daniel chapter 4 bible study nebuchadnezzar and.
In my vision at night i looked, and there before me were the four winds of heaven churning up the great sea. Also, the language of the chapter suggests that this is not merely a repetition of chapter 2. He wrote down the substance of his dream2 daniel said. The great sea agitated by the winds, represented the earth and the dwellers on. Ministers should present the sure word of prophecy as the foundation of the faith of seventhday adventists, declared ellen white. Then in the five chapters that complete the book things are revealed to daniel that mainly concern his people, though details as to the nations are referred to. His visions offer hope that god will bring all nations under his rule.
This chapter gives us a more particular account of the beginning of daniel s life, his original and education, than we have of any other of the prophets. So that there is no reason why the three and a half years should be so. The relief which the angel gave to daniel, with great encouragement to him to expect a satisfactory discovery of the meaning of this vision. Take your bible, will you please, and follow it as we study tonight in the ninth chapter of daniel. 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. The book implies that daniel was its author in several passages, such as 9. The outward political history had been shown in its general features to the world. Thus, a broken 7 denotes something that is temporary. The book of daniel is a 2ndcentury bc biblical apocalypse combining a prophecy of history with an eschatology a portrayal of end times cosmic in scope and political in focus. Four great beasts, each different from the others, came up out of.
The time would be long before all would be accomplished. Practically all scholars, whether liberal or conservative, are convinced that the prophecy of this chapter follows the same pattern as that in daniel 2, and that the four beasts appearing here are to be identified with the four parts of the great image with the head of gold which appeared in daniel 2. Daniel chapter 4 records a public decree of king nebuchadnezzar to all peoples, nations and languages. 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. Witness faith and visions come to pass in the book of. The prophecies of daniel and the revelation should be. The great sea agitated by the winds, represented the earth and the dwellers on it troubled by ambitious princes and conquerors. Daniel 7 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this.
Free bible commentaries on daniel and the revelation, ezra, amos, isaiah. Daniel 7 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Daniels gift of interpreting dreams and visions parallels josephs gift in gen. 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. Since the text and audio content provided by blb represent a range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed in the resource materials are not necessarily affirmed, in total, by this ministry. Book of daniel chapter 4 bible study nebuchadnezzar and the. Book of daniel overview insight for living ministries. After this chapter, the book returns to the hebrew language.
This remarkable piece of scripture has encouraged the faithful for centuries. David guzik commentary on daniel 7 explains the vision king belshazzar has. Thus the historical details and the prophecies that relate to the gentile powers are written in the gentile language. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 7 the times of the gentiles the earthly scene. I beheld even till the beast was slain, and his body destroyed, and given to the burning flame. Daniel 7 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. As we leave the first six chapters and enter chapter 7, we are leaving historical narrative behind and entering an apocalyptic section. Daniel is the only prophet who mentions the prince of persia and the prince of greece. This summary of the book of daniel provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of daniel. Daniel 6 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Commentary on daniel 7 by matthew henry blue letter bible. It was different from all the former beasts, and it had ten horns. The prophet having, in the preceding chapters of this book, related some.
He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. Lets go to daniel 9 and lets look at the 70 weeks of daniel. In chapter 2 we saw the image of four metals symbolizing the four great world empires from daniels day to the end of time. This was because they were wicked too see daniel chapter 5. For these four winds of heaven compare jeremiah 49. The book of daniel stands as a unique mix in the old testament, for while it begins with history, it makes a strong transition at chapter 7, where it contains visions of future events significant to the jews. Daniel 7 niv daniels dream of four beasts in bible. Our class on revelation provides a detailed versebyverse treatment of that beautiful book in 25 lessons with audio. This means also that the same critical errors alleged in their interpretations of. Thus when john, in a similar case, was in similar consternation, christ laid his right hand upon him. Verses 67 the bible introduces us to four of these young men from judah. In the other 6 chapters, we read about daniels dreams. 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 daniels story. Daniel 7 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.
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