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He will cause astounding devastation and will succeed in whatever he does. He will destroy those who are mighty, the holy people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/daniel/8.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />He will become very strong, but not by his own power. He will cause a shocking amount of destruction and succeed in everything he does. He will destroy powerful leaders and devastate the holy people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/daniel/8.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />His power shall be great—but not by his own power; and he shall cause fearful destruction and shall succeed in what he does, and destroy mighty men and the people who are the saints.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/daniel/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />His power will be great, but it will not be his own. He will cause terrible destruction and succeed in whatever he does. He will destroy the mighty men along with the holy people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/daniel/8.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And his power shall be mighty, but not by his own power: and he shall destroy wonderfully, and shall prosper, and practise, and shall destroy the mighty and the holy people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/daniel/8.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />His power shall be mighty, but not by his own power; He shall destroy fearfully, And shall prosper and thrive; He shall destroy the mighty, and <i>also</i> the holy people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/daniel/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“And his power will be mighty, but not by his <i>own</i> power, And he will destroy to an extraordinary degree And be successful and do <i>as he pleases;</i> He will destroy mighty men and the holy people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/daniel/8.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220His power will be mighty, but not by his own power, And he will destroy to an extraordinary degree And prosper and perform his will; He will destroy mighty men and the holy people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/daniel/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“And his power will be mighty, but not by his <i>own</i> power, And he will destroy to an extraordinary degree And prosper and perform <i>his will;</i> He will destroy mighty men and the holy people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/daniel/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />His power will be mighty, but not by his <i>own</i> power, And he will destroy to an astonishing degree And succeed and do <i>his will</i>; He will destroy mighty men and the holy people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/daniel/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“His power will be mighty, but not by his own power; And he will corrupt <i>and</i> destroy in an astonishing manner And [he will] prosper and do exactly as he wills; He shall corrupt <i>and</i> destroy mighty men and the holy people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/daniel/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />His power will be great, but it will not be his own. He will cause outrageous destruction and succeed in whatever he does. He will destroy the powerful along with the holy people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/daniel/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />His power will be great, but it will not be his own. He will cause terrible destruction and succeed in whatever he does. He will destroy the powerful along with the holy people. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/daniel/8.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And his power shall be mighty, but not by his own power; and he shall destroy wonderfully, and shall prosper and do his pleasure; and he shall destroy the mighty ones and the holy people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/daniel/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />He will gain strength, but not on his own, and he will cause terrible destruction. He will wipe out powerful leaders and God's people as well. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/daniel/8.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And his power shall be mighty, but not by his own power; and he shall destroy wonderfully, and shall prosper and do his pleasure: and he shall destroy the mighty ones and the holy people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/daniel/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He will become very strong, but not by his own strength. He will cause astounding destruction and will be successful in everything he does. He will destroy those who are powerful along with some holy people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/daniel/8.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He will grow strong--but not by his own power. He will cause terrible destruction and be successful in everything he does. He will bring destruction on powerful men and on God's own people. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/daniel/8.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Mighty will be his skills, but not from his own abilities. He'll be remarkably destructive, will succeed, and will do whatever he wants, destroying mighty men and the holy people. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/daniel/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />His power will be great, but it will not be his own. He will cause terrible destruction and succeed in whatever he does. He will destroy the mighty men along with the holy people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/daniel/8.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />His power will be great, but it will not be by his strength alone. He will cause terrible destruction. He will be successful in what he undertakes. He will destroy powerful people and the people of the holy ones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/daniel/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />His power shall be great, but not by his own strength; and he shall cause terrible destruction, and shall succeed in whatever he does. And he shall destroy the mighty and the holy people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/daniel/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And his power shall be mighty, but not by his own power: and he shall destroy wonderfully, and shall prosper, and practice, and shall destroy the mighty and the holy people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/daniel/8.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />His power will be mighty, but not by his own power. He will destroy awesomely, and will prosper in what he does. He will destroy the mighty ones and the holy people. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/daniel/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and his power has been mighty, and not by his own power; and he destroys wonderful things, and he has prospered, and worked, and destroyed mighty ones, and the people of the Holy Ones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/daniel/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and his power hath been mighty, and not by his own power; and wonderful things he destroyeth, and he hath prospered, and wrought, and destroyed mighty ones, and the people of the Holy Ones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/daniel/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And strong his power, and not in his power: and he shall destroy wonderfully, and he prospered, and did, and he destroyed the strong ones and the holy people.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/daniel/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And his power shall be strengthened, but not by his own force: and he shall lay all things waste, and shall prosper, and do more than can be believed. And he shall destroy the mighty, and the people of the saints, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/daniel/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And his advantage will be strengthened, but not by his kind of force, and other than what he will be able to trust, everything will be eradicated, and he will prosper, and he will act. And he will execute the successful and the people of the saints,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/daniel/8.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He shall be strong and powerful, bring about fearful ruin, and succeed in his undertaking. He shall destroy powerful peoples; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/daniel/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He shall grow strong in power, shall cause fearful destruction, and shall succeed in what he does. He shall destroy the powerful and the people of the holy ones.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/daniel/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And his power shall be mighty, but not by his own power; and he shall cause terrible destruction, and shall prosper and cross over and destroy the mighty and the holy people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/daniel/8.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And his power is mighty, and not by his own power, and he will produce marvels, and he will prosper, and he shall go through and he shall destroy strong ones and people of the Holy Ones<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/daniel/8.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And his power shall be mighty, but not by his own power; and he shall destroy wonderfully, and shall prosper and do; and he shall destroy them that are mighty and the people of the saints.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/daniel/8.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And his power <i>shall be</i> great, and he shall destroy wonderfully, and prosper, and practise, and shall destroy mighty men, and the holy people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/daniel/8-24.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/shUZJK-vYxI?start=3075" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/daniel/8.htm">Gabriel Interprets Daniel's Vision</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">23</span>In the latter part of their reign, when the rebellion has reached its full measure, an insolent king, skilled in intrigue, will come to the throne. <span class="reftext">24</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3581.htm" title="3581: kō·ḥōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Or kowach; from an unused root meaning to be firm; vigor, literally or figuratively; also a large lizard.">His power</a> <a href="/hebrew/6105.htm" title="6105: wə·‘ā·ṣam (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to bind fast, i.e. Close; intransitively, to be powerful or numerous; denominatively to crunch the bones.">will be great,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3581.htm" title="3581: ḇə·ḵō·ḥōw (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- Or kowach; from an unused root meaning to be firm; vigor, literally or figuratively; also a large lizard.">but it</a> <a href="/hebrew/6381.htm" title="6381: wə·nip̄·lā·’ō·wṯ (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-Prtcpl-fp) -- A primitive root; properly, perhaps to separate, i.e. Distinguish; by implication, to be great, difficult, wonderful."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">will not be his own.</a> <a href="/hebrew/7843.htm" title="7843: yaš·ḥîṯ (V-Hifil-Imperf-3ms) -- Perhaps to go to ruin. A primitive root; to decay, i.e. ruin.">He will cause terrible destruction</a> <a href="/hebrew/6743.htm" title="6743: wə·hiṣ·lî·aḥ (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To push forward. Or tsaleach; a primitive root; to push forward, in various senses.">and succeed</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: wə·‘ā·śāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">in whatever he does.</a> <a href="/hebrew/7843.htm" title="7843: wə·hiš·ḥîṯ (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConjPerf-3ms) -- Perhaps to go to ruin. A primitive root; to decay, i.e. ruin.">He will destroy</a> <a href="/hebrew/6099.htm" title="6099: ‘ă·ṣū·mîm (Adj-mp) -- Mighty, numerous. Or matsum; passive participle of atsam; powerful; by implication, numerous.">the mighty men</a> <a href="/hebrew/6918.htm" title="6918: qə·ḏō·šîm (Adj-mp) -- Sacred, holy. Or qadosh; from qadash; sacred; God, an angel, a saint, a sanctuary.">along with the holy</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: wə·‘am- (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">people.</a> </span><span class="reftext">25</span>Through his craft and by his hand, he will cause deceit to prosper, and in his own mind he will make himself great. In a time of peace he will destroy many, and he will even stand against the Prince of princes. Yet he will be broken off, but not by human hands.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/13-7.htm">Revelation 13:7</a></span><br />Then the beast was permitted to wage war against the saints and to conquer them, and it was given authority over every tribe and people and tongue and nation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/17-12.htm">Revelation 17:12-14</a></span><br />The ten horns you saw are ten kings who have not yet received a kingdom, but will receive one hour of authority as kings along with the beast. / These kings have one purpose: to yield their power and authority to the beast. / They will make war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will triumph over them, because He is Lord of lords and King of kings; and He will be accompanied by His called and chosen and faithful ones.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_thessalonians/2-9.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:9-10</a></span><br />The coming of the lawless one will be accompanied by the working of Satan, with every kind of power, sign, and false wonder, / and with every wicked deception directed against those who are perishing, because they refused the love of the truth that would have saved them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/11-7.htm">Revelation 11:7</a></span><br />When the two witnesses have finished their testimony, the beast that comes up from the Abyss will wage war with them, and will overpower and kill them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/19-19.htm">Revelation 19:19-20</a></span><br />Then I saw the beast and the kings of the earth with their armies assembled to wage war against the One seated on the horse, and against His army. / But the beast was captured along with the false prophet, who on its behalf had performed signs deceiving those who had the mark of the beast and worshiped its image. Both the beast and the false prophet were thrown alive into the fiery lake of burning sulfur.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/24-24.htm">Matthew 24:24</a></span><br />For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders to deceive even the elect, if that were possible.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/12-17.htm">Revelation 12:17</a></span><br />And the dragon was enraged at the woman and went to make war with the rest of her children, who keep the commandments of God and hold to the testimony of Jesus. And the dragon stood on the shore of the sea.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/13-4.htm">Revelation 13:4</a></span><br />They worshiped the dragon who had given authority to the beast, and they worshiped the beast, saying, “Who is like the beast, and who can wage war against it?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/13-5.htm">Revelation 13:5-6</a></span><br />The beast was given a mouth to speak arrogant and blasphemous words, and authority to act for 42 months. / And the beast opened its mouth to speak blasphemies against God and to slander His name and His tabernacle—those who dwell in heaven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/13-16.htm">Revelation 13:16-17</a></span><br />And the second beast required all people, small and great, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on their right hand or on their forehead, / so that no one could buy or sell unless he had the mark—the name of the beast or the number of its name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_thessalonians/2-3.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:3-4</a></span><br />Let no one deceive you in any way, for it will not come until the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness—the son of destruction—is revealed. / He will oppose and exalt himself above every so-called god or object of worship. So he will seat himself in the temple of God, proclaiming himself to be God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/6-8.htm">Revelation 6:8</a></span><br />Then I looked and saw a pale green horse. Its rider’s name was Death, and Hades followed close behind. And they were given authority over a fourth of the earth, to kill by sword, by famine, by plague, and by the beasts of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/17-17.htm">Revelation 17:17</a></span><br />For God has put it into their hearts to carry out His purpose by uniting to give their kingdom to the beast, until the words of God are fulfilled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/14-13.htm">Isaiah 14:13-14</a></span><br />You said in your heart: “I will ascend to the heavens; I will raise my throne above the stars of God. I will sit on the mount of assembly, in the far reaches of the north. / I will ascend above the tops of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/28-6.htm">Ezekiel 28:6-9</a></span><br />Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: Because you regard your heart as the heart of a god, / behold, I will bring foreigners against you, the most ruthless of nations. They will draw their swords against the beauty of your wisdom and will defile your splendor. / They will bring you down to the Pit, and you will die a violent death in the heart of the seas. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And his power shall be mighty, but not by his own power: and he shall destroy wonderfully, and shall prosper, and practice, and shall destroy the mighty and the holy people.</p><p class="hdg">but.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/revelation/13-3.htm">Revelation 13:3-9</a></b></br> And I saw one of his heads as it were wounded to death; and his deadly wound was healed: and all the world wondered after the beast… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/revelation/17-12.htm">Revelation 17:12,13,17</a></b></br> And the ten horns which thou sawest are ten kings, which have received no kingdom as yet; but receive power as kings one hour with the beast… </p><p class="hdg">shall prosper.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/daniel/8-12.htm">Daniel 8:12</a></b></br> And an host was given <i>him</i> against the daily <i>sacrifice</i> by reason of transgression, and it cast down the truth to the ground; and it practised, and prospered.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/daniel/11-36.htm">Daniel 11:36</a></b></br> And the king shall do according to his will; and he shall exalt himself, and magnify himself above every god, and shall speak marvellous things against the God of gods, and shall prosper till the indignation be accomplished: for that that is determined shall be done.</p><p class="hdg">shall destroy.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/daniel/8-10.htm">Daniel 8:10,12</a></b></br> And it waxed great, <i>even</i> to the host of heaven; and it cast down <i>some</i> of the host and of the stars to the ground, and stamped upon them… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/daniel/7-25.htm">Daniel 7:25</a></b></br> And he shall speak <i>great</i> 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.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/daniel/11-31.htm">Daniel 11:31-36</a></b></br> And arms shall stand on his part, and they shall pollute the sanctuary of strength, and shall take away the daily <i>sacrifice</i>, and they shall place the abomination that maketh desolate… </p><p class="hdg">holy people.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/lamentations/1-9.htm">Astounding</a> <a href="/daniel/8-16.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/psalms/62-9.htm">Degree</a> <a href="/daniel/7-26.htm">Destroy</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-55.htm">Destroyeth</a> <a href="/daniel/7-26.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/lamentations/3-47.htm">Devastation</a> <a href="/daniel/6-3.htm">Extraordinary</a> <a href="/daniel/4-5.htm">Fearful</a> <a href="/daniel/8-21.htm">Great</a> <a href="/daniel/8-14.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/daniel/8-15.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/daniel/8-8.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/daniel/8-12.htm">Perform</a> <a href="/daniel/8-12.htm">Pleasure</a> <a href="/daniel/8-22.htm">Power</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-32.htm">Practice</a> <a href="/jeremiah/11-15.htm">Practise</a> <a href="/daniel/6-25.htm">Prosper</a> <a href="/daniel/8-12.htm">Prospered</a> <a href="/isaiah/37-26.htm">Purposing</a> <a href="/daniel/8-12.htm">Saints</a> <a href="/ezekiel/47-23.htm">Strange</a> <a href="/daniel/8-8.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/ezekiel/17-15.htm">Succeed</a> <a href="/daniel/8-4.htm">Whatever</a> <a href="/jeremiah/32-27.htm">Wonderful</a> <a href="/lamentations/1-9.htm">Wonderfully</a> <a href="/daniel/8-12.htm">Wrought</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/lamentations/1-9.htm">Astounding</a> <a href="/daniel/8-25.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/luke/1-52.htm">Degree</a> <a href="/daniel/8-25.htm">Destroy</a> <a href="/micah/2-10.htm">Destroyeth</a> <a href="/daniel/11-16.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/amos/3-10.htm">Devastation</a> <a href="/matthew/5-47.htm">Extraordinary</a> <a href="/daniel/9-4.htm">Fearful</a> <a href="/daniel/9-4.htm">Great</a> <a href="/daniel/9-16.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/daniel/9-15.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/daniel/11-14.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/daniel/11-17.htm">Perform</a> <a href="/daniel/11-3.htm">Pleasure</a> <a href="/daniel/10-8.htm">Power</a> <a href="/daniel/11-23.htm">Practice</a> <a href="/daniel/11-17.htm">Practise</a> <a href="/daniel/8-25.htm">Prosper</a> <a href="/hosea/10-1.htm">Prospered</a> <a href="/micah/2-3.htm">Purposing</a> <a href="/hosea/11-12.htm">Saints</a> <a href="/daniel/11-36.htm">Strange</a> <a href="/daniel/10-18.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/daniel/8-25.htm">Succeed</a> <a href="/daniel/11-3.htm">Whatever</a> <a href="/micah/7-15.htm">Wonderful</a> <a href="/joel/2-26.htm">Wonderfully</a> <a href="/daniel/11-7.htm">Wrought</a><div class="vheading2">Daniel 8</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/daniel/8-1.htm">Daniel's vision of the ram and he goat.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/daniel/8-13.htm">The two thousand three hundred days of the suspension of the daily sacrifice.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/daniel/8-15.htm">Gabriel comforts Daniel, and interprets the vision.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the context of <a href="/daniel/8.htm">Daniel 8</a>, this is often interpreted as referring to Antiochus IV Epiphanes, a Seleucid king known for his persecution of the Jews. The power not being his own could imply divine allowance or satanic influence, as seen in other biblical passages where God permits certain rulers to rise for a time (e.g., <a href="/romans/13.htm">Romans 13:1</a>). This also parallels the Antichrist figure in Revelation, who receives power from the dragon (<a href="/revelation/13-2.htm">Revelation 13:2</a>).<p><b>He will cause terrible destruction and succeed in whatever he does.</b><br>This indicates a period of significant turmoil and devastation. Historically, Antiochus IV's reign was marked by aggressive campaigns and the desecration of the Jewish temple, fulfilling this prophecy. The phrase "succeed in whatever he does" underscores the temporary triumph of evil, a theme echoed in the broader narrative of Scripture where God allows certain events to unfold for a greater purpose (e.g., Joseph's story in <a href="/genesis/50-20.htm">Genesis 50:20</a>). This also foreshadows the end-times tribulation described in the New Testament.<p><b>He will destroy the mighty men along with the holy people.</b><br>The "mighty men" could refer to political and military leaders, while the "holy people" are likely the Jews, God's chosen people. Antiochus IV's actions against the Jews, including the Maccabean Revolt, are historical fulfillments of this prophecy. This destruction of both secular and sacred groups highlights the indiscriminate nature of evil rulers. Theologically, it reflects the ongoing spiritual battle between God's people and forces of darkness, a theme prevalent throughout the Bible, culminating in the ultimate victory of Christ (<a href="/revelation/19-11.htm">Revelation 19:11-21</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_little_horn.htm">The Little Horn</a></b><br>This figure represents a powerful ruler or kingdom that arises, characterized by great power and destructive capabilities. In the context of <a href="/bsb/daniel/8.htm">Daniel 8</a>, this is often interpreted as Antiochus IV Epiphanes, a Seleucid king known for his persecution of the Jews.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_mighty_men.htm">The Mighty Men</a></b><br>These are the powerful leaders or nations that the little horn will destroy. They symbolize the political and military powers of the time.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_holy_people.htm">The Holy People</a></b><br>Refers to the people of Israel, God's chosen people, who suffer under the oppression of the little horn.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/a/astounding_devastation.htm">Astounding Devastation</a></b><br>This phrase describes the extensive destruction and chaos caused by the little horn, emphasizing the severity of his actions.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/d/divine_sovereignty.htm">Divine Sovereignty</a></b><br>Although the little horn's power is great, the text emphasizes that it is not his own, suggesting that God allows this power for a time, highlighting His ultimate control over history.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_over_earthly_powers.htm">God's Sovereignty Over Earthly Powers</a></b><br>Despite the rise of oppressive rulers, God remains in control, allowing events to unfold according to His divine plan.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_reality_of_persecution.htm">The Reality of Persecution</a></b><br>Believers should be prepared for persecution, understanding that suffering for faith is a recurring theme in Scripture.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_temporary_nature_of_evil.htm">The Temporary Nature of Evil</a></b><br>The power of the little horn, though great, is temporary and ultimately subject to God's judgment.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_amidst_trials.htm">Faithfulness Amidst Trials</a></b><br>The holy people are called to remain faithful, trusting in God's deliverance and justice.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_spiritual_discernment.htm">The Importance of Spiritual Discernment</a></b><br>Believers must discern the times and remain vigilant against spiritual deception and oppression.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_daniel_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Daniel 8</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_consistently_achieve_goals.htm">What defines a monitoring spirit?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_a_temple_contain_god.htm">In 2 Chronicles 2:4, how can a temple truly contain God if other passages assert He cannot be confined?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_god's_judgment_on_'bad_figs'_conflict.htm">Jeremiah 24:8 - Does God's severe judgment on the 'bad figs' conflict with the idea of a just and loving deity who offers redemption to all?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_some_rulers_act_against_romans_13_3.htm">If Romans 13:3 claims rulers promote good and punish bad, why have some historical governments done the opposite without facing apparent divine judgment?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/daniel/8.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(24) <span class= "bld">Not by his own power.</span>--Not might, but cunning, will cause his success. (Comp. <a href="//apocrypha.org/1_maccabees/1-10.htm" title="And there came out of them a wicked root Antiochus surnamed Epiphanes, son of Antiochus the king, who had been an hostage at Rome, and he reigned in the hundred and thirty and seventh year of the kingdom of the Greeks.">1 Maccabees 1:10</a>, &c.) Thus his destructive powers become astonishing.<p><span class= "bld">The mighty.</span>--No special individuals are pointed out, but rulers in general.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/daniel/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 24.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And his power shall be mighty, but not by his own power: and he shall destroy wonderfully, and shall prosper, and practise, and shall destroy the mighty</span> <span class="cmt_word">and the holy people.</span> This verse involves many difficulties, grammatical and exegetical. These difficulties may be said to be present in all the versions of this passage. The LXX. renders, "And his power shall be confirmed, and not in his strength, and he shall destroy marvellously, and prosper and do, and shall destroy the rulers and people of the saints." Theodotion is so far slavishly close to the Massoretic text; but he seems to have read <span class="accented">qodesh</span>, an adjective agreeing with "<span class="accented">people</span>," instead of <span class="accented">qedosheem</span>, "<span class="accented">saints</span>;" and he omits the negative clause. The Peshitta is very close to the Massoretic. It emphasizes the negative clause by adding <span class="accented">denaphsho</span>, and translates "<span class="accented">wonders"</span> instead of "wonderfully." Jerome, more intent on expressing what is his own interpretation of the passage than on representing- the original, translates the first <span class="accented">heel</span> ("power") by <span class="accented">fortitude</span>, and the second by <span class="accented">viribus suis.</span> That the power of Epiphanes was great - greater than that of his brother and immediate predecessor - is undoubted. It is also the ease that he was confirmed in his place by the Romans, though, if we are to receive the account of Appian, the direct means of his elevation to the throne was the intervention of Eumenes of Pergamus on his behalf. Thus the reference of the phrase, "not by his own power," may be to this. Little as he might brook the thought, he was but a subject-ally of the great republic. The other interpretations are <p><span class="note_emph">(1)</span> that of Theodoret. Keil, Fuller, Havernick. Kranichfeld. and Moses Stuart, that the reference here is to Divine power as setting up Epiphanes to be a scourge to his people; <p><span class="note_emph">(2)</span> that of von Lengerke, Kliefoth, Bevan, Behrmann, etc., not by might, but by his cunning; <p><span class="note_emph">(3)</span> that of Hitzig, which combines the two - his cunning is divinely given; . . . <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/daniel/8-24.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">His power</span><br /><span class="heb">כֹּחוֹ֙</span> <span class="translit">(kō·ḥōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3581.htm">Strong's 3581: </a> </span><span class="str2">A small reptile (of unknown species)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will be great,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעָצַ֤ם</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘ā·ṣam)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6105.htm">Strong's 6105: </a> </span><span class="str2">To bind fast, close, powerful, numerous, to crunch the bones</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but it</span><br /><span class="heb">בְכֹח֔וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(ḇə·ḵō·ḥōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3581.htm">Strong's 3581: </a> </span><span class="str2">A small reptile (of unknown species)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will not be his own.</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלֹ֣א</span> <span class="translit">(wə·lō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">He will cause terrible destruction</span><br /><span class="heb">יַשְׁחִ֖ית</span> <span class="translit">(yaš·ḥîṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7843.htm">Strong's 7843: </a> </span><span class="str2">Perhaps to go to ruin</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and succeed</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהִצְלִ֣יחַ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hiṣ·lî·aḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6743.htm">Strong's 6743: </a> </span><span class="str2">To push forward</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in whatever he does.</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעָשָׂ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘ā·śāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">He will destroy</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהִשְׁחִ֥ית</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hiš·ḥîṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7843.htm">Strong's 7843: </a> </span><span class="str2">Perhaps to go to ruin</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the mighty men</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲצוּמִ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·ṣū·mîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6099.htm">Strong's 6099: </a> </span><span class="str2">Powerful, numerous</span><br /><br /><span class="word">along with the holy</span><br /><span class="heb">קְדֹשִֽׁים׃</span> <span class="translit">(qə·ḏō·šîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6918.htm">Strong's 6918: </a> </span><span class="str2">Sacred, God, an angel, a saint, a sanctuary</span><br /><br /><span class="word">people.</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעַם־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘am-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> </span><span class="str2">A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/daniel/8-24.htm">Daniel 8:24 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/daniel/8-24.htm">Daniel 8:24 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/daniel/8-24.htm">Daniel 8:24 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/daniel/8-24.htm">Daniel 8:24 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/daniel/8-24.htm">Daniel 8:24 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/daniel/8-24.htm">Daniel 8:24 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/daniel/8-24.htm">Daniel 8:24 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/daniel/8-24.htm">Daniel 8:24 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/daniel/8-24.htm">Daniel 8:24 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/daniel/8-24.htm">Daniel 8:24 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/daniel/8-24.htm">OT Prophets: Daniel 8:24 His power shall be mighty but not (Dan. 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