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    Daniel 7 (KJV)

    Read Daniel chapter 7 in the King James Version of the Holy Bible.

    Daniel 7

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    Daniel 7 Summary

    Daniel 7 records one of the Bible's most vivid prophetic visions. Daniel sees four great beasts rising from the sea — a lion, a bear, a leopard, and a terrifying fourth beast with iron teeth and ten horns. These beasts represent successive world empires, widely identified as Babylon, Medo-Persia, Greece, and Rome.

    The vision culminates with the 'Ancient of days' — God Himself — taking His throne in a scene of cosmic judgment. Then 'one like the Son of man' comes with the clouds of heaven and is given 'dominion, and glory, and a kingdom, that all people, nations, and languages, should serve him.' Jesus frequently used 'Son of Man' as His primary self-designation, drawing from this passage.

    Key Themes

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    Key Verses in Daniel 7

    "I saw in the night visions, and, behold, one like the Son of man came with the clouds of heaven... And there was given him dominion, and glory, and a kingdom."

    — Daniel 7:13-14

    The origin of Jesus' most-used title — a vision of Christ's eternal, universal reign.

    "I beheld till the thrones were cast down, and the Ancient of days did sit, whose garment was white as snow."

    — Daniel 7:9

    A majestic vision of God's throne and final judgment over all earthly powers.

    Life Application

    Daniel 7 reassures believers that no matter how powerful worldly empires become, God's kingdom will outlast them all. The Son of Man reigns forever. When the world feels chaotic and evil seems triumphant, remember: the final chapter has already been written.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What do the four beasts represent in Daniel 7?

    Most scholars identify them as Babylon (lion with eagle's wings), Medo-Persia (bear), Greece (four-headed leopard), and Rome (the terrifying fourth beast). They represent successive world empires that would precede God's eternal kingdom.

    Who is the 'Son of Man' in Daniel 7?

    The 'Son of Man' is a divine figure who receives eternal dominion from the Ancient of Days (God). Jesus adopted this title as His primary self-designation, identifying Himself with Daniel's vision of a heavenly king who rules forever.

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