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His clothing was as white as snow; the hair of his head was white like wool. His throne was flaming with fire, and its wheels were all ablaze. <a href="/nlt/daniel/7.htm">New Living Translation</a> I watched as thrones were put in place and the Ancient One sat down to judge. His clothing was as white as snow, his hair like purest wool. He sat on a fiery throne with wheels of blazing fire, <a href="/esv/daniel/7.htm">English Standard Version</a> “As I looked, thrones were placed, and the Ancient of Days took his seat; his clothing was white as snow, and the hair of his head like pure wool; his throne was fiery flames; its wheels were burning fire. <a href="/bsb/daniel/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> As I continued to watch, thrones were set in place, and the Ancient of Days took His seat. His clothing was white as snow, and the hair of His head was like pure wool. His throne was flaming with fire, and its wheels were all ablaze. <a href="/kjv/daniel/7.htm">King James Bible</a> I beheld till the thrones were cast down, and the Ancient of days did sit, whose garment was white as snow, and the hair of his head like the pure wool: his throne was like the fiery flame, and his wheels as burning fire. <a href="/nkjv/daniel/7.htm">New King James Version</a> “I watched till thrones were put in place, And the Ancient of Days was seated; His garment was white as snow, And the hair of His head was like pure wool. His throne was a fiery flame, Its wheels a burning fire; <a href="/nasb_/daniel/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “I kept looking Until thrones were set up, And the Ancient of Days took His seat; His garment was white as snow, And the hair of His head like pure wool. His throne was ablaze with flames, Its wheels were a burning fire. <a href="/nasb/daniel/7.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220I kept looking Until thrones were set up, And the Ancient of Days took His seat; His vesture was like white snow And the hair of His head like pure wool. His throne was ablaze with flames, Its wheels were a burning fire. <a href="/nasb77/daniel/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “I kept looking Until thrones were set up, And the Ancient of Days took His seat; His vesture was like white snow, And the hair of His head like pure wool. His throne was ablaze with flames, Its wheels were a burning fire. <a href="/lsb/daniel/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> “I kept looking Until thrones were set up, And the Ancient of Days was seated; His clothing was like white snow And the hair of His head like pure wool. His throne was ablaze with fire, Its wheels were a burning fire. <a href="/amp/daniel/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “I kept looking Until thrones were set up, And the Ancient of Days (God) took His seat; His garment was white as snow And the hair of His head like pure wool. His throne was flames of fire; Its wheels were a burning fire. <a href="/csb/daniel/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “As I kept watching, thrones were set in place, and the Ancient of Days took his seat. His clothing was white like snow, and the hair of his head like whitest wool. His throne was flaming fire; its wheels were blazing fire. <a href="/hcsb/daniel/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> As I kept watching, thrones were set in place, and the Ancient of Days took His seat. His clothing was white like snow, and the hair of His head like whitest wool. His throne was flaming fire; its wheels were blazing fire. <a href="/asv/daniel/7.htm">American Standard Version</a> I beheld till thrones were placed, and one that was ancient of days did sit: his raiment was white as snow, and the hair of his head like pure wool; his throne was fiery flames, and the wheels thereof burning fire. <a href="/cev/daniel/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Thrones were set up while I was watching, and the Eternal God took his place. His clothing and his hair were white as snow. His throne was a blazing fire with fiery wheels, <a href="/erv/daniel/7.htm">English Revised Version</a> I beheld till thrones were placed, and one that was ancient of days did sit: his raiment was white as snow, and the hair of his head like pure wool; his throne was fiery flames, and the wheels thereof burning fire. <a href="/gwt/daniel/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> I watched until thrones were set up and the Ancient One, who has lived for endless years, sat down. His clothes were as white as snow and the hair on his head was like pure wool. His throne was fiery flames, and its wheels were burning fire. <a href="/gnt/daniel/7.htm">Good News Translation</a> While I was looking, thrones were put in place. One who had been living forever sat down on one of the thrones. His clothes were white as snow, and his hair was like pure wool. His throne, mounted on fiery wheels, was blazing with fire, <a href="/isv/daniel/7.htm">International Standard Version</a> "I kept on watching until the Ancient of Days was seated. His clothes were white, like snow, and the hair on his head was like pure wool. His throne burned with flaming fire, and its wheels burned with fire. <a href="/msb/daniel/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> As I continued to watch, thrones were set in place, and the Ancient of Days took His seat. His clothing was white as snow, and the hair of His head was like pure wool. His throne was flaming with fire, and its wheels were all ablaze. <a href="/net/daniel/7.htm">NET Bible</a> "While I was watching, thrones were set up, and the Ancient of Days took his seat. His attire was white like snow; the hair of his head was like lamb's wool. His throne was ablaze with fire and its wheels were all aflame. <a href="/nheb/daniel/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> I saw until thrones were placed, and the Ancient of Days took his seat. His clothing was white as snow, and the hair of his head like pure wool. His throne was fiery flames, and its wheels burning fire. <a href="/wbt/daniel/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> I beheld till the thrones were cast down, and the Ancient of days did sit, whose garment was white as snow, and the hair of his head like the pure wool: his throne was like the fiery flame, and his wheels as burning fire. <a href="/web/daniel/7.htm">World English Bible</a> “I watched until thrones were placed, and one who was ancient of days sat. His clothing was white as snow, and the hair of his head like pure wool. His throne was fiery flames, and its wheels burning fire. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/daniel/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> I was seeing until thrones have been thrown down, and the Ancient of Days is seated, His garment [is] white as snow, and the hair of His head [is] as pure wool, His throne flames of fire, its wheels burning fire. <a href="/ylt/daniel/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> I was seeing till that thrones have been thrown down, and the Ancient of Days is seated, His garment as snow is white, and the hair of his head is as pure wool, His throne flames of fire, its wheels burning fire. <a href="/slt/daniel/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> I was seeing even till thrones were cast down, and the Ancient of days sat, his garment white as snow, and the hair of his head as pure wool: his throne a flame of fire, his wheels a burning fire.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/daniel/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> I beheld till thrones were placed, and the Ancient of days sat: his garment was white as snow, and the hair of his head like clean wool: his throne like flames of fire: the wheels of it like a burning fire. <a href="/cpdv/daniel/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> I watched until thrones were set up, and the ancient of days sat down. His garment was radiant like snow, and the hair of his head like clean wool; his throne was flames of fire, its wheels had been set on fire. <a href="/nabre/daniel/7.htm">New American Bible</a> As I watched, Thrones were set up and the Ancient of Days took his throne. His clothing was white as snow, the hair on his head like pure wool; His throne was flames of fire, with wheels of burning fire. <a href="/nrsvce/daniel/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> As I watched, thrones were set in place, and an Ancient One took his throne, his clothing was white as snow, and the hair of his head like pure wool; his throne was fiery flames, and its wheels were burning fire.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/daniel/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then I beheld, and lo, thrones were placed, and the Ancient of days did sit; his garment was white as snow and the hair of his head like the pure wool; his throne was like a fiery flame, and its wheels were like burning fire. <a href="/hpbt/daniel/7.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> I was seeing thrones being set, and the Ancient of Days sat down. His clothing was white like snow, and the hair of his head like pure wool. His throne was flames of fire, and its wheels, burning flame of fire<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/daniel/7.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> I beheld Till thrones were placed, And one that was ancient of days did sit: His raiment was as white snow, And the hair of his head like pure wool; His throne was fiery flames, and the wheels thereof burning fire. <a href="/sep/daniel/7.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> I beheld until the thrones were set, and the Ancient of days sat; and his raiment was white as snow, and the hair of his head, as pure wool: his throne was a flame of fire, and his wheels burning fire. <a href="/parallel/daniel/7-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/shUZJK-vYxI?start=2566" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/daniel/7.htm">Daniel's Vision of the Ancient of Days</a> 9<a href="/hebrew/5705.htm" title="5705: ‘aḏ (Prep) -- Even to, until. (Aramaic) corresponding to ad; X and, at, for, (hither-)to, on till, (un-)to, until, within.">As</a> <a href="/hebrew/1768.htm" title="1768: dî (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that, because. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/1934.htm" title="1934: hă·wêṯ (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- To become, come to pass, be. ">I continued</a> <a href="/hebrew/2370.htm" title="2370: ḥā·zêh (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- See, behold. (Aramaic) or chazah (Aramaic); corresponding to chazah; to gaze upon; mentally to dream, be usual (i.e. Seem).">to watch,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3764.htm" title="3764: ḵā·rə·sā·wān (N-mp) -- A throne. (Aramaic) corresponding to kicce'; a throne.">thrones</a> <a href="/hebrew/7412.htm" title="7412: rə·mîw (V-Nifal-Perf-3mp) -- To cast, throw. (Aramaic) corresponding to ramah; to throw, set, (figuratively) assess.">were set in place,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6268.htm" title="6268: wə·‘at·tîq (Conj-w:: Adj-msc) -- Aged, a part of a name of God. (Aramaic) corresponding to attiyq; venerable.">and the Ancient</a> <a href="/hebrew/3118.htm" title="3118: yō·w·mîn (N-mp) -- Day. (Aramaic) corresponding to yowm; a day.">of Days</a> <a href="/hebrew/3488.htm" title="3488: yə·ṯiḇ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To sit, dwell. (Aramaic) corresponding to yashab; to sit or dwell.">took His seat.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3831.htm" title="3831: lə·ḇū·šêh (N-msc:: 3ms) -- A garment. (Aramaic) corresponding to lbuwsh.">His clothing</a> <a href="/hebrew/2358.htm" title="2358: ḥiw·wār (Adj-ms) -- White. (Aramaic) from a root corresponding to chavar; white.">was white</a> <a href="/hebrew/8517.htm" title="8517: kiṯ·laḡ (Prep-k:: N-ms) -- Snow. (Aramaic) corresponding to sheleg; snow.">as snow,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8177.htm" title="8177: ū·śə·‘ar (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- Hair. (Aramaic) corresponding to se'ar; hair.">and the hair</a> <a href="/hebrew/7217.htm" title="7217: rê·šêh (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Head. (Aramaic) corresponding to ro'sh; the head; figuratively, the sum.">of His head</a> <a href="/hebrew/5343.htm" title="5343: nə·qê (Adj-ms) -- Clean, pure. (Aramaic) from a root corresponding to naqah; clean.">was like pure</a> <a href="/hebrew/6015.htm" title="6015: ka·‘ă·mar (Prep-k:: N-ms) -- Wool. (Aramaic) corresponding to tsemer; wool.">wool.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3764.htm" title="3764: kā·rə·sə·yêh (N-msc:: 3ms) -- A throne. (Aramaic) corresponding to kicce'; a throne.">His throne</a> <a href="/hebrew/7631.htm" title="7631: šə·ḇî·ḇîn (N-mp) -- A flame. (Aramaic) corresponding to shabiyb.">was flaming</a> <a href="/hebrew/1768.htm" title="1768: dî- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that, because. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/5135.htm" title="5135: nūr (N-cs) -- A fire. (Aramaic) from an unused root (corresponding to that of niyr) meaning to shine; fire.">with fire,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1535.htm" title="1535: gal·gil·lō·w·hî (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- A wheel. (Aramaic) corresponding to galgal; a wheel.">and its wheels</a> <a href="/hebrew/1815.htm" title="1815: dā·liq (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To burn. (Aramaic) corresponding to dalaq.">were all ablaze.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5135.htm" title="5135: nūr (N-cs) -- A fire. (Aramaic) from an unused root (corresponding to that of niyr) meaning to shine; fire."></a> 10A river of fire was flowing, coming out from His presence. Thousands upon thousands attended Him, and myriads upon myriads stood before Him. The court was convened, and the books were opened.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/revelation/1-14.htm">Revelation 1:14</a> The hair of His head was white like wool, as white as snow, and His eyes were like a blazing fire. <a href="/revelation/4-2.htm">Revelation 4:2-3</a> At once I was in the Spirit, and I saw a throne standing in heaven, with someone seated on it. / The One seated there looked like jasper and carnelian, and a rainbow that gleamed like an emerald encircled the throne. <a href="/revelation/20-11.htm">Revelation 20:11</a> Then I saw a great white throne and the One seated on it. Earth and heaven fled from His presence, and no place was found for them. <a href="/ezekiel/1-26.htm">Ezekiel 1:26-28</a> Above the expanse over their heads was the likeness of a throne with the appearance of sapphire, and on the throne high above was a figure like that of a man. / From what seemed to be His waist up, I saw a gleam like amber, with what looked like fire within it all around. And from what seemed to be His waist down, I saw what looked like fire; and brilliant light surrounded Him. / The appearance of the brilliant light all around Him was like that of a rainbow in a cloud on a rainy day. This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the LORD. And when I saw it, I fell facedown and heard a voice speaking. <a href="/isaiah/6-1.htm">Isaiah 6:1-3</a> In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted; and the train of His robe filled the temple. / Above Him stood seraphim, each having six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying. / And they were calling out to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory.” <a href="/revelation/5-11.htm">Revelation 5:11-12</a> Then I looked, and I heard the voices of many angels encircling the throne, and the living creatures and the elders. And their number was myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands. / In a loud voice they were saying: “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and blessing!” <a href="/revelation/19-11.htm">Revelation 19:11-12</a> Then I saw heaven standing open, and there before me was a white horse. And its rider is called Faithful and True. With righteousness He judges and wages war. / He has eyes like blazing fire, and many royal crowns on His head. He has a name written on Him that only He Himself knows. <a href="/psalms/90-2.htm">Psalm 90:2</a> Before the mountains were born or You brought forth the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting You are God. <a href="/psalms/97-2.htm">Psalm 97:2</a> Clouds and darkness surround Him; righteousness and justice are His throne’s foundation. <a href="/revelation/1-13.htm">Revelation 1:13-15</a> and among the lampstands was One like the Son of Man, dressed in a long robe, with a golden sash around His chest. / The hair of His head was white like wool, as white as snow, and His eyes were like a blazing fire. / His feet were like polished bronze refined in a furnace, and His voice was like the roar of many waters. <a href="/revelation/4-4.htm">Revelation 4:4</a> Surrounding the throne were twenty-four other thrones, and on these thrones sat twenty-four elders dressed in white, with golden crowns on their heads. <a href="/revelation/4-10.htm">Revelation 4:10</a> the twenty-four elders fall down before the One seated on the throne, and they worship Him who lives forever and ever. They cast their crowns before the throne, saying: <a href="/revelation/5-6.htm">Revelation 5:6</a> Then I saw a Lamb who appeared to have been slain, standing in the center of the throne, encircled by the four living creatures and the elders. The Lamb had seven horns and seven eyes, which represent the seven spirits of God sent out into all the earth. <a href="/revelation/7-9.htm">Revelation 7:9-10</a> After this I looked and saw a multitude too large to count, from every nation and tribe and people and tongue, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and holding palm branches in their hands. / And they cried out in a loud voice: “Salvation to our God, who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!” <a href="/revelation/11-16.htm">Revelation 11:16</a> And the twenty-four elders who sit on their thrones before God fell on their faces and worshiped God,</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>I beheld till the thrones were cast down, and the Ancient of days did sit, whose garment was white as snow, and the hair of his head like the pure wool: his throne was like the fiery flame, and his wheels as burning fire.till.<a href="/daniel/2-34.htm">Daniel 2:34,35,44,45</a> Thou sawest till that a stone was cut out without hands, which smote the image upon his feet that were of iron and clay, and brake them to pieces… <a href="/1_corinthians/15-24.htm">1 Corinthians 15:24,25</a> Then cometh the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he shall have put down all rule and all authority and power… <a href="/revelation/19-18.htm">Revelation 19:18-21</a> That ye may eat the flesh of kings, and the flesh of captains, and the flesh of mighty men, and the flesh of horses, and of them that sit on them, and the flesh of all men, both free and bond, both small and great… the Ancient.<a href="/daniel/7-13.htm">Daniel 7:13,22</a> I saw in the night visions, and, behold, one like the Son of man came with the clouds of heaven, and came to the Ancient of days, and they brought him near before him… <a href="/psalms/90-2.htm">Psalm 90:2</a> Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, thou art God.<a href="/psalms/102-24.htm">Psalm 102:24,25</a> I said, O my God, take me not away in the midst of my days: thy years are throughout all generations… whose.<a href="/psalms/45-8.htm">Psalm 45:8</a> All thy garments smell of myrrh, and aloes, and cassia, out of the ivory palaces, whereby they have made thee glad.<a href="/psalms/104-2.htm">Psalm 104:2</a> Who coverest thyself with light as with a garment: who stretchest out the heavens like a curtain:<a href="/matthew/17-2.htm">Matthew 17:2</a> And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light.his throne.<a href="/acts/2-30.htm">Acts 2:30,33</a> Therefore being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up Christ to sit on his throne; … <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-7.htm">2 Thessalonians 1:7,8</a> And to you who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels, … <a href="/2_peter/3-7.htm">2 Peter 3:7-10</a> But the heavens and the earth, which are now, by the same word are kept in store, reserved unto fire against the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men… and his wheels.<a href="/psalms/104-3.htm">Psalm 104:3,4</a> Who layeth the beams of his chambers in the waters: who maketh the clouds his chariot: who walketh upon the wings of the wind: … <a href="/ezekiel/1-13.htm">Ezekiel 1:13-21</a> As for the likeness of the living creatures, their appearance was like burning coals of fire, and like the appearance of lamps: it went up and down among the living creatures; and the fire was bright, and out of the fire went forth lightning… <a href="/ezekiel/10-2.htm">Ezekiel 10:2-7</a> And he spake unto the man clothed with linen, and said, Go in between the wheels, even under the cherub, and fill thine hand with coals of fire from between the cherubims, and scatter them over the city. And he went in in my sight… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezekiel/36-2.htm">Ancient</a> <a href="/daniel/7-6.htm">Beheld</a> <a href="/daniel/3-26.htm">Burning</a> <a href="/daniel/6-24.htm">Cast</a> <a href="/daniel/3-21.htm">Clothing</a> <a href="/daniel/3-26.htm">Fiery</a> <a href="/daniel/3-27.htm">Fire</a> <a href="/daniel/3-22.htm">Flame</a> <a href="/daniel/3-22.htm">Flames</a> <a href="/ezekiel/44-17.htm">Garment</a> <a href="/daniel/4-33.htm">Hair</a> <a href="/daniel/7-1.htm">Head</a> <a href="/daniel/6-17.htm">Placed</a> <a href="/daniel/2-32.htm">Pure</a> <a href="/ezekiel/16-13.htm">Raiment</a> <a href="/daniel/2-49.htm">Sat</a> <a href="/ezekiel/44-3.htm">Sit</a> <a href="/lamentations/4-7.htm">Snow</a> <a href="/daniel/5-20.htm">Throne</a> <a href="/ezekiel/26-16.htm">Thrones</a> <a href="/ezekiel/26-10.htm">Wheels</a> <a href="/ezekiel/27-18.htm">White</a> <a href="/ezekiel/44-17.htm">Wool</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/daniel/7-13.htm">Ancient</a> <a href="/daniel/7-11.htm">Beheld</a> <a href="/daniel/7-11.htm">Burning</a> <a href="/daniel/8-7.htm">Cast</a> <a href="/joel/2-13.htm">Clothing</a> <a href="/daniel/7-10.htm">Fiery</a> <a href="/daniel/7-10.htm">Fire</a> <a href="/daniel/7-11.htm">Flame</a> <a href="/joel/1-19.htm">Flames</a> <a href="/micah/2-8.htm">Garment</a> <a href="/hosea/7-9.htm">Hair</a> <a href="/daniel/7-15.htm">Head</a> <a href="/obadiah/1-4.htm">Placed</a> <a href="/daniel/10-5.htm">Pure</a> <a href="/zechariah/3-4.htm">Raiment</a> <a href="/daniel/7-10.htm">Sat</a> <a href="/daniel/7-26.htm">Sit</a> <a href="/matthew/28-3.htm">Snow</a> <a href="/jonah/3-6.htm">Throne</a> <a href="/haggai/2-22.htm">Thrones</a> <a href="/nahum/3-2.htm">Wheels</a> <a href="/daniel/11-35.htm">White</a> <a href="/hosea/2-5.htm">Wool</a><div class="vheading2">Daniel 7</div>1. <a href="/daniel/7-1.htm">Daniel's vision of the four beasts,</a> 9. <a href="/daniel/7-9.htm">and of God's kingdom.</a> 15. <a href="/daniel/7-15.htm">The interpretation thereof.</a> </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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/daniel/7.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/daniel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/daniel/7.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>As I continued to watch This phrase indicates an ongoing vision experienced by Daniel. It suggests a continuous revelation, emphasizing the importance of the vision's unfolding events. Daniel's role as a prophet is highlighted here, as he is given insight into divine mysteries.thrones were set in place The mention of multiple thrones suggests a heavenly court setting, possibly indicating the presence of divine beings or angelic hosts. This imagery is reminiscent of other biblical passages that describe God's throne room, such as in <a href="/isaiah/6.htm">Isaiah 6</a> and <a href="/revelation/4.htm">Revelation 4</a>, where God's sovereignty and authority are emphasized.and the Ancient of Days took His seat The title "Ancient of Days" refers to God, emphasizing His eternal nature and wisdom. This imagery portrays God as the ultimate judge and ruler, seated in authority. The concept of God as the Ancient of Days is unique to Daniel and underscores His timeless existence and supreme power.His clothing was white as snow White clothing symbolizes purity, holiness, and righteousness. This description aligns with other biblical depictions of divine beings, such as in <a href="/revelation/1-14.htm">Revelation 1:14</a>, where Christ is described similarly. The purity of God's character is a central theme throughout Scripture.and the hair of His head was like pure wool The imagery of wool further emphasizes purity and wisdom. In ancient cultures, white hair was often associated with age and wisdom, reinforcing the depiction of God as the all-knowing Ancient of Days. This description also connects to the portrayal of Christ in <a href="/revelation/1-14.htm">Revelation 1:14</a>, suggesting a typology of Christ as divine.His throne was flaming with fire Fire is a common biblical symbol of God's presence, judgment, and holiness. It represents purification and the consuming nature of God's righteousness. This imagery is consistent with other biblical accounts, such as the burning bush in <a href="/exodus/3.htm">Exodus 3</a> and the fiery presence on Mount Sinai.and its wheels were all ablaze The wheels suggest movement and the omnipresence of God's throne, similar to the vision of <a href="/ezekiel/1.htm">Ezekiel 1</a>, where the wheels signify God's ability to be everywhere and see everything. The blazing wheels emphasize the dynamic and active nature of God's rule and judgment.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/daniel.htm">Daniel</a> The prophet who receives the vision. He is a key figure in the Old Testament, known for his faithfulness to God amidst exile in Babylon. 2. <a href="/topical/a/ancient_of_days.htm">Ancient of Days</a> A title for God, emphasizing His eternal nature and sovereign authority. The imagery of white clothing and wool-like hair symbolizes purity and wisdom. 3. <a href="/topical/t/thrones.htm">Thrones</a> These are set in place for judgment, indicating a scene of divine authority and governance. 4. <a href="/topical/f/flaming_throne.htm">Flaming Throne</a> Represents God's holiness and the consuming nature of His judgment. The fire signifies purity and the power of God. 5. <a href="/topical/w/wheels_ablaze.htm">Wheels Ablaze</a> Suggests mobility and the omnipresence of God's throne, echoing the vision of Ezekiel where God's throne is depicted with wheels.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_eternal_sovereignty.htm">God's Eternal Sovereignty</a> The title "Ancient of Days" reminds us of God's eternal reign and authority over all creation. In a world of change, believers can find stability and assurance in God's unchanging nature. <a href="/topical/p/purity_and_holiness.htm">Purity and Holiness</a> The imagery of white clothing and wool-like hair calls believers to pursue holiness, reflecting God's purity in their lives. <a href="/topical/j/judgment_and_justice.htm">Judgment and Justice</a> The fiery throne signifies God's righteous judgment. Believers are encouraged to live justly, knowing that God will ultimately judge all actions. <a href="/topical/g/god's_presence_and_power.htm">God's Presence and Power</a> The wheels ablaze symbolize God's active presence in the world. Christians are reminded that God is not distant but actively involved in the affairs of humanity.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_daniel_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Daniel 7</a> <a href="/q/is_there_science_behind_a_divine_council.htm">Daniel 7:9–10 describes an otherworldly courtroom—what scientific basis is there to support the existence of such a divine council? </a> <a href="/q/what_are_the_courts_of_heaven.htm">What are the Courts of Heaven?</a> <a href="/q/what_did_jesus_mean_by_'wool_hair'.htm">What did Jesus mean by "hair like wool"?</a> <a href="/q/who_is_the_ancient_of_days.htm">Who is the Ancient of Days in religious texts?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/daniel/7.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(9) I beheld.--Literally, I kept on looking, and suddenly seats were placed, on which the assessors of the Great Judge were to sit. These have been interpreted from <a href="/psalms/89-7.htm" title="God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints, and to be had in reverence of all them that are about him.">Psalm 89:7</a> to be the angels, but a truer explanation is to be found in <a href="/matthew/19-28.htm" title="And Jesus said to them, Truly I say to you, That you which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, you also shall sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.">Matthew 19:28</a>. It should be noticed that those who sat on the thrones are distinguished from the countless multitude mentioned in <a href="/daniel/7-10.htm" title="A fiery stream issued and came forth from before him: thousand thousands ministered to him, and ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him: the judgment was set, and the books were opened.">Daniel 7:10</a>.Ancient of days.--Literally, a very aged man. (Comp. <a href="/context/ezekiel/1-26.htm" title="And above the firmament that was over their heads was the likeness of a throne, as the appearance of a sapphire stone: and on the likeness of the throne was the likeness as the appearance of a man above on it.">Ezekiel 1:26-28</a>.) The attribute of age expresses the majesty of the judge. (Comp. <a href="/psalms/55-19.htm" title="God shall hear, and afflict them, even he that stays of old. Selah. Because they have no changes, therefore they fear not God.">Psalm 55:19</a>; <a href="/deuteronomy/33-27.htm" title="The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms: and he shall thrust out the enemy from before you; and shall say, Destroy them.">Deuteronomy 33:27</a>.) It may be remarked that notwithstanding the title "Ancient" is applied to the Deity, "Anou," yet His titles, "generator and father of the gods," are so completely at variance with Old Testament doctrines that it is inconceivable that Daniel should have incorporated in his vision any portions of Babylonian mythology. Similar remarks apply to Silik-moulou-khi, between whom and the Son of man (<a href="/daniel/7-13.htm" title="I saw in the night visions, and, behold, one like the Son of man came with the clouds of heaven, and came to the Ancient of days, and they brought him near before him.">Daniel 7:13</a>) a parallel has been pointed out. The conception of the former is completely different from what is revealed about the latter. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/daniel/7.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 9, 10. - I beheld till the thrones were cast down, and the Ancient of days did sit, whose garment was white as snow, and the hair of his head like the pure wool: his throne was like the fiery flame, and his wheels as burning fire. A fiery stream issued and came forth from before him: thousand thousands ministered unto him, and ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him: the judgment was set, and the books were opened. The Septuagint Version here does not differ much from the Massoretic save that there are two cases of-doublet. Theodotion and the Peshitta are evidently translated from a text identical with that of the Massoretic. There is, however, one point where the versions agree against the Authorized Version - the thrones are not cast down, they are "placed," as in the Revised. Luther and most German commentators render thus, as does Jerome. Ewald translates "cast," that is, "set." In the third chapter, where we have the same word, it means" cast down; "this leads us to prefer the Authorized rendering. The word for "throne" is to be observed. It means not so much the throne-royal as the seat of a judge (Behrmann); but the office of judge was that essentially of the king. The Ancient of days did sit. It is not "the Ancient of days," but "one ancient in days," that is to say, the phrase is not appellative, but descriptive. After the thrones of these earlier kingdoms were cast down, then one appeared like an old man clad in a garment of snowy whiteness, and the hair of his head as wool. That this is a symbolic appearance of God is beyond doubt. Ewald remarks on the grandeur of the description as excelling in boldness even the vision of Ezekiel. The throne, the judgment-seat of the Ancient of days, is a chariot of "fiery flame," with "wheels of burning fire" - a description that suggests the translation of Elijah. His throne is at once the judge's scat and the chariot of the warrior. From beneath this chariot-throne "a fiery stream issued forth." In the Book of Revelation (<a href="/revelation/22-1.htm">Revelation 22:1</a>), from beneath the throne of God there issued the river of the water of life, clear as crystal Compare with this also Enoch 14:9-22. Enoch's description is derived from this, but amplified to a great extent. Thousand thousands ministered unto him, and ten thousand times tea thousand stood before him. The word "thousands" in the Aramaic has the Hebrew plural termination in the K'thib, but in the most ancient forms of Aramaic there are many points where the two tongues have not yet diverged. The symbol here is of a royal court, only the numbers are vaster than any earthly court could show. The angels of God are present to carry out the decisions of the judgment. Compare with this Enoch 1:9 (Charles's trans), "Lo! he comes with ten thousands of his holy ones, to execute judgment upon them." Those that minister unto the Judge are those whose duty it is to carry out the Divine sentence; those who stand before him are those who are spectators of this great assize. The judgment was set. This translation is not accurate. The word translated "was set" is the same as that rendered in the second clause of the preceding verse "did sit." Again, although deena, thus vocalized, means "judgment," it may be differently vocalized, dayyana, and mean "Judge." If we take the present pointing, the phrase may be taken as equivalent to "the assize began." And the books were opened. It ought to be noted that the word here used for" books" is derived from a root primarily meaning "engrave." The Babylonian books, as they have come down to us, are clay tablets "engraved" or "impressed" with letters. We have all manner of legal documents in this form. The piles of tiles and cylinders which contain the deeds of those before the judgment-seat stand before the Judge. One by one they are displayed before him. The scene presented is one of unspeakable grandeur, and all put before us with a few masterly strokes. We see the great fiery throne'; the Judge, awful with the dignity of unnumbered ages, attended by a million of angels who are ready to do his will; and a hundred million watching and listening spectators. We find that this description of the judgment in the first Apocalypse reappears, modified and made yet more solemn, in the last Apocalypse. We are, however, not to regard this as the final judgment. Daniel is rather admitted into the presence of God in the heavens, and sees his judgment continually being prepared against the wicked. <a href="/commentaries/daniel/7-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>As עַ֣ד (‘aḏ) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5705.htm">Strong's 5705: </a> Even to, until I continued הֲוֵ֗ית (hă·wêṯ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1934.htm">Strong's 1934: </a> To become, come to pass, be to watch: חָזֵ֣ה (ḥā·zêh) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2370.htm">Strong's 2370: </a> To gaze upon, mentally to dream, be usual Thrones כָרְסָוָן֙ (ḵā·rə·sā·wān) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3764.htm">Strong's 3764: </a> A throne were set in place, רְמִ֔יו (rə·mîw) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7412.htm">Strong's 7412: </a> To throw, set, assess and the Ancient וְעַתִּ֥יק (wə·‘at·tîq) Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6268.htm">Strong's 6268: </a> aged', a part of a name of God of Days יוֹמִ֖ין (yō·w·mîn) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3118.htm">Strong's 3118: </a> A day took His seat. יְתִ֑ב (yə·ṯiḇ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3488.htm">Strong's 3488: </a> To sit, dwell His clothing לְבוּשֵׁ֣הּ ׀ (lə·ḇū·šêh) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3831.htm">Strong's 3831: </a> A garment, a wife was white חִוָּ֗ר (ḥiw·wār) Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2358.htm">Strong's 2358: </a> White as snow, כִּתְלַ֣ג (kiṯ·laḡ) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8517.htm">Strong's 8517: </a> Snow and the hair וּשְׂעַ֤ר (ū·śə·‘ar) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8177.htm">Strong's 8177: </a> Hair of His head רֵאשֵׁהּ֙ (rê·šêh) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7217.htm">Strong's 7217: </a> The head, the sum like pure נְקֵ֔א (nə·qê) Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5343.htm">Strong's 5343: </a> Clean, pure wool. כַּעֲמַ֣ר (ka·‘ă·mar) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6015.htm">Strong's 6015: </a> Wool His throne כָּרְסְיֵהּ֙ (kā·rə·sə·yêh) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3764.htm">Strong's 3764: </a> A throne was flaming שְׁבִיבִ֣ין (šə·ḇî·ḇîn) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7631.htm">Strong's 7631: </a> A flame with fire, נ֔וּר (nūr) Noun - common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5135.htm">Strong's 5135: </a> A fire and its wheels גַּלְגִּלּ֖וֹהִי (gal·gil·lō·w·hî) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1535.htm">Strong's 1535: </a> A wheel were all ablaze. דָּלִֽק׃ (dā·liq) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1815.htm">Strong's 1815: </a> To flame <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/daniel/7-9.htm">Daniel 7:9 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/daniel/7-9.htm">Daniel 7:9 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/daniel/7-9.htm">Daniel 7:9 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/daniel/7-9.htm">Daniel 7:9 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/daniel/7-9.htm">Daniel 7:9 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/daniel/7-9.htm">Daniel 7:9 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/daniel/7-9.htm">Daniel 7:9 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/daniel/7-9.htm">Daniel 7:9 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/daniel/7-9.htm">Daniel 7:9 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/daniel/7-9.htm">Daniel 7:9 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/daniel/7-9.htm">OT Prophets: Daniel 7:9 I saw until thrones were placed (Dan. 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