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The ram was powerless to stand against it; the goat knocked it to the ground and trampled on it, and none could rescue the ram from its power. <a href="/nlt/daniel/8.htm">New Living Translation</a> The goat charged furiously at the ram and struck him, breaking off both his horns. Now the ram was helpless, and the goat knocked him down and trampled him. No one could rescue the ram from the goat’s power. <a href="/esv/daniel/8.htm">English Standard Version</a> I saw him come close to the ram, and he was enraged against him and struck the ram and broke his two horns. And the ram had no power to stand before him, but he cast him down to the ground and trampled on him. And there was no one who could rescue the ram from his power. <a href="/bsb/daniel/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> I saw him approach the ram in a rage against him, and he struck the ram and shattered his two horns. The ram was powerless to stand against him, and the goat threw him to the ground and trampled him, and no one could deliver the ram from his power. <a href="/kjv/daniel/8.htm">King James Bible</a> And I saw him come close unto the ram, and he was moved with choler against him, and smote the ram, and brake his two horns: and there was no power in the ram to stand before him, but he cast him down to the ground, and stamped upon him: and there was none that could deliver the ram out of his hand. <a href="/nkjv/daniel/8.htm">New King James Version</a> And I saw him confronting the ram; he was moved with rage against him, attacked the ram, and broke his two horns. There was no power in the ram to withstand him, but he cast him down to the ground and trampled him; and there was no one that could deliver the ram from his hand. <a href="/nasb_/daniel/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And I saw him come up beside the ram, and he was enraged at him; and he struck the ram and smashed his two horns, and the ram had no strength to withstand him. So he hurled him to the ground and trampled on him, and there was no one to rescue the ram from his power. <a href="/nasb/daniel/8.htm">NASB 1995</a> I saw him come beside the ram, and he was enraged at him; and he struck the ram and shattered his two horns, and the ram had no strength to withstand him. So he hurled him to the ground and trampled on him, and there was none to rescue the ram from his power. <a href="/nasb77/daniel/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And I saw him come beside the ram, and he was enraged at him; and he struck the ram and shattered his two horns, and the ram had no strength to withstand him. So he hurled him to the ground and trampled on him, and there was none to rescue the ram from his power. <a href="/lsb/daniel/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And I saw it reach the side of the ram, and it was enraged at it; and it struck the ram and broke its two horns in pieces, and the ram had no strength to stand in opposition to it. So it threw it down to the ground and trampled on it, and there was none to deliver the ram from its power. <a href="/amp/daniel/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a> [In my vision] I saw him come close to the ram (Medo-Persia), and he was filled with rage toward him; and the goat (Greece) struck the ram and shattered his two horns, and the ram had no strength to stand before him. So the goat threw him to the ground and trampled on him, and there was no one who could rescue the ram from his power. <a href="/csb/daniel/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> I saw him approaching the ram, and infuriated with him, he struck the ram, breaking his two horns, and the ram was not strong enough to stand against him. The goat threw him to the ground and trampled him, and there was no one to rescue the ram from his power. <a href="/hcsb/daniel/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> I saw him approaching the ram, and infuriated with him, he struck the ram, shattering his two horns, and the ram was not strong enough to stand against him. The goat threw him to the ground and trampled him, and there was no one to rescue the ram from his power. <a href="/asv/daniel/8.htm">American Standard Version</a> And I saw him come close unto the ram, and he was moved with anger against him, and smote the ram, and brake his two horns; and there was no power in the ram to stand before him; but he cast him down to the ground, and trampled upon him; and there was none that could deliver the ram out of his hand. <a href="/cev/daniel/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The goat was so fierce that its attack broke both horns of the ram, leaving him powerless. Then the goat trampled on the ram, and no one could do anything to help. <a href="/erv/daniel/8.htm">English Revised Version</a> And I saw him come close unto the ram, and he was moved with choler against him, and smote the ram, and brake his two horns; and there was no power in the ram to stand before him: but he cast him down to the ground, and trampled upon him; and there was none that could deliver the ram out of his hand. <a href="/gwt/daniel/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> I saw it come closer to the ram. The goat was extremely angry with the ram, so it attacked the ram. It broke both of the ram's horns. The ram didn't have the strength to stand up against the goat. So the ram was thrown down on the ground and trampled. No one could rescue the ram from the goat's power. <a href="/gnt/daniel/8.htm">Good News Translation</a> I watched him attack the ram. He was so angry that he smashed into him and broke the two horns. The ram had no strength to resist. He was thrown to the ground and trampled on, and there was no one who could save him. <a href="/isv/daniel/8.htm">International Standard Version</a> I saw it approach the ram, overflowing with fury at him, and run into him with the full force of its strength. The goat shattered the ram's two horns, and the ram could not oppose it. So the goat threw him to the ground and trampled him. No one could rescue the ram from its control. <a href="/msb/daniel/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> I saw him approach the ram in a rage against him, and he struck the ram and shattered his two horns. The ram was powerless to stand against him, and the goat threw him to the ground and trampled him, and no one could deliver the ram from his power. <a href="/net/daniel/8.htm">NET Bible</a> I saw it approaching the ram. It went into a fit of rage against the ram and struck it and broke off its two horns. The ram had no ability to resist it. The goat hurled the ram to the ground and trampled it. No one could deliver the ram from its power. <a href="/nheb/daniel/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> I saw him come close to the ram, and he was moved with anger against him, and struck the ram, and broke his two horns. And there was no power in the ram to stand before him, but he threw him down to the ground and trampled on him, and there was no one who could deliver the ram from his power. <a href="/wbt/daniel/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And I saw him come close to the ram, and he was moved with anger against him, and smote the ram, and broke his two horns: and there was no power in the ram to stand before him, but he cast him down to the ground, and stamped upon him: and there was none that could deliver the ram out of his hand. <a href="/web/daniel/8.htm">World English Bible</a> I saw him come close to the ram, and he was moved with anger against him, and struck the ram, and broke his two horns. There was no power in the ram to stand before him; but he cast him down to the ground and trampled on him. There was no one who could deliver the ram out of his hand. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/daniel/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And I have seen it coming near the ram, and it becomes embittered at it, and strikes the ram, and breaks its two horns, and there has been no power in the ram to stand before it, and it casts it to the earth, and tramples it down, and there has been no deliverer to the ram out of its power. <a href="/ylt/daniel/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And I have seen it coming near the ram, and it becometh embittered at it, and smiteth the ram, and breaketh its two horns, and there hath been no power in the ram to stand before it, and it casteth it to the earth, and trampleth it down, and there hath been no deliverer to the ram out of its power. <a href="/slt/daniel/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And I saw him coming near to the ram, and he will be exasperated against him, and he will strike the ram and break his two horns: and there will be no power in the ram to stand before him, and he will cast him to the earth, and will tread upon him: and there was none delivering for the ram out of his hand.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/daniel/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And when he was come near the ram, he was enraged against him, and struck the ram: and broke his two horns, and the ram could not withstand him: and when he had cast him down on the ground, he stamped upon him, and none could deliver the ram out of his hand. <a href="/cpdv/daniel/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And when he approached near to the ram, he was enraged against him, and he struck the ram, and broke his two horns, and the ram could not withstand him, and when he had cast him down on the ground, he trampled him, and no one was able to free the ram from his hand. <a href="/nabre/daniel/8.htm">New American Bible</a> I saw it reach the ram; enraged, the he-goat attacked and shattered both its horns. The ram did not have the strength to withstand it; the he-goat threw the ram to the ground and trampled upon it. No one could rescue the ram from its power. <a href="/nrsvce/daniel/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> I saw it approaching the ram. It was enraged against it and struck the ram, breaking its two horns. The ram did not have power to withstand it; it threw the ram down to the ground and trampled upon it, and there was no one who could rescue the ram from its power.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/daniel/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And when he reached the ram, he was furious against him, and struck the ram and broke his two horns; and there was no power in the ram to stand before him, but he cast him down to the ground and stamped upon him; and there was none that could deliver the ram out of the hands of the he-goat. <a href="/hpbt/daniel/8.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And he met the ram and was enraged against him and struck the ram, and he shattered both of the horns of the male, [Darius the Mede] and there was no power in the ram to stand before him, and he cast him on the ground and stomped him, and there was none to deliver the ram from his hands of the kid of the goats<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/daniel/8.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And I saw him come close unto the ram, and he was moved with choler against him, and smote the ram, and broke his two horns; and there was no power in the ram to stand before him; but he cast him down to the ground, and trampled upon him; and there was none that could deliver the ram out of his hand. <a href="/sep/daniel/8.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And I saw him coming up close to the ram, and he was furiously enraged against him, and he smote the ram, and broke both his horns: and there was no strength in the ram to stand before him, but he cast him on the ground, and trampled on him; and there was none that could deliver the ram out of his hand. <a href="/parallel/daniel/8-7.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=2889" 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/8.htm">Daniel's Vision of the Ram and the Goat</a> …6He came toward the two-horned ram I had seen standing beside the canal and rushed at him with furious power. 7<a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: ū·rə·’î·ṯîw (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-1cs:: 3ms) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">I saw him</a> <a href="/hebrew/5060.htm" title="5060: mag·gî·a‘ (V-Hifil-Prtcpl-ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to touch, i.e. Lay the hand upon; by implication, to reach; violently, to strike.">approach</a> <a href="/hebrew/681.htm" title="681: ’ê·ṣel (Prep) -- A joining together, proximity. From 'atsal; a side; near."></a> <a href="/hebrew/352.htm" title="352: hā·’a·yil (Art:: N-ms) -- From the same as 'uwl; properly, strength; hence, anything strong; specifically a chief; also a ram; a pilaster; an oak or other strong tree.">the ram</a> <a href="/hebrew/4843.htm" title="4843: way·yiṯ·mar·mar (Conj-w:: V-Hitpael-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To be bitter. A primitive root; properly, to trickle; but used only as a denominative from mar; to be bitter.">in a rage</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- To, into, towards. ">against him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5221.htm" title="5221: way·yaḵ (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To smite. A primitive root; to strike.">and he struck</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/352.htm" title="352: hā·’a·yil (Art:: N-ms) -- From the same as 'uwl; properly, strength; hence, anything strong; specifically a chief; also a ram; a pilaster; an oak or other strong tree.">the ram</a> <a href="/hebrew/7665.htm" title="7665: way·šab·bêr (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To break, break in pieces. A primitive root; to burst.">and shattered</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8147.htm" title="8147: šə·tê (Number-fdc) -- Two (a card. number). Dual of sheniy; feminine shttayim; two; also twofold.">his two</a> <a href="/hebrew/7161.htm" title="7161: qə·rā·nāw (N-fdc:: 3ms) -- From qaran; a horn; by implication, a flask, cornet; by resembl. An elephant's tooth, a corner, a peak, a ray; figuratively, power.">horns.</a> <a href="/hebrew/352.htm" title="352: bā·’a·yil (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- From the same as 'uwl; properly, strength; hence, anything strong; specifically a chief; also a ram; a pilaster; an oak or other strong tree.">The ram</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: hā·yāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">was</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."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3581.htm" title="3581: ḵō·aḥ (N-ms) -- Or kowach; from an unused root meaning to be firm; vigor, literally or figuratively; also a large lizard.">powerless</a> <a href="/hebrew/5975.htm" title="5975: la·‘ă·mōḏ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To take one's stand, stand. A primitive root; to stand, in various relations.">to stand</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lə·p̄ā·nāw (Prep-l:: N-cpc:: 3ms) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">against him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7993.htm" title="7993: way·yaš·lî·ḵê·hū (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms:: 3ms) -- To throw, fling, cast. A primitive root; to throw out, down or away.">and the goat threw him</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: ’ar·ṣāh (N-fs:: 3fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">to the ground</a> <a href="/hebrew/7429.htm" title="7429: way·yir·mə·sê·hū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms:: 3ms) -- To trample. A primitive root; to tread upon.">and trampled him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: hā·yāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">and</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.">no one</a> <a href="/hebrew/5337.htm" title="5337: maṣ·ṣîl (V-Hifil-Prtcpl-ms) -- To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver. ">could deliver</a> <a href="/hebrew/352.htm" title="352: lā·’a·yil (Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- From the same as 'uwl; properly, strength; hence, anything strong; specifically a chief; also a ram; a pilaster; an oak or other strong tree.">the ram</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: mî·yā·ḏōw (Prep-m:: N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">from his power.</a> 8Thus the goat became very great, but at the height of his power, his large horn was broken off, and four prominent horns came up in its place, pointing toward the four winds of heaven.…<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="/daniel/7-5.htm">Daniel 7:5</a> Suddenly another beast appeared, which looked like a bear. It was raised up on one of its sides, and it had three ribs in its mouth between its teeth. So it was told, ‘Get up and gorge yourself on flesh!’ <a href="/daniel/11-3.htm">Daniel 11:3-4</a> Then a mighty king will arise, who will rule with great authority and do as he pleases. / But as soon as he is established, his kingdom will be broken up and parceled out toward the four winds of heaven. It will not go to his descendants, nor will it have the authority with which he ruled, because his kingdom will be uprooted and given to others. <a href="/revelation/13-2.htm">Revelation 13:2</a> The beast I saw was like a leopard, with the feet of a bear and the mouth of a lion. And the dragon gave the beast his power and his throne and great authority. <a href="/revelation/6-2.htm">Revelation 6:2</a> So I looked and saw a white horse, and its rider held a bow. And he was given a crown, and he rode out to overcome and conquer. <a href="/zechariah/1-18.htm">Zechariah 1:18-21</a> Then I looked up and saw four horns. / So I asked the angel who was speaking with me, “What are these?” And he told me, “These are the horns that have scattered Judah, Israel, and Jerusalem.” / Then the LORD showed me four craftsmen. ... <a href="/revelation/17-12.htm">Revelation 17:12-14</a> 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.” <a href="/revelation/19-19.htm">Revelation 19:19-21</a> 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. / And the rest were killed with the sword that proceeded from the mouth of the One seated on the horse. And all the birds gorged themselves on their flesh. <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-8.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:8</a> And then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord Jesus will slay with the breath of His mouth and annihilate by the majesty of His arrival. <a href="/isaiah/41-2.htm">Isaiah 41:2-3</a> Who has aroused one from the east and called him to his feet in righteousness? He hands nations over to him and subdues kings before him. He turns them to dust with his sword, to windblown chaff with his bow. / He pursues them, going on safely, hardly touching the path with his feet. <a href="/jeremiah/50-9.htm">Jeremiah 50:9</a> For behold, I stir up and bring against Babylon an assembly of great nations from the land of the north. They will line up against her; from the north she will be captured. Their arrows will be like skilled warriors who do not return empty-handed. <a href="/jeremiah/51-11.htm">Jeremiah 51:11</a> Sharpen the arrows! Fill the quivers! The LORD has aroused the spirit of the kings of the Medes, because His plan is aimed at Babylon to destroy her, for it is the vengeance of the LORD—vengeance for His temple. <a href="/ezekiel/38-4.htm">Ezekiel 38:4</a> I will turn you around, put hooks in your jaws, and bring you out with all your army—your horses, your horsemen in full armor, and a great company armed with shields and bucklers, all brandishing their swords. <a href="/habakkuk/1-6.htm">Habakkuk 1:6-11</a> For behold, I am raising up the Chaldeans—that ruthless and impetuous nation which marches through the breadth of the earth to seize dwellings not their own. / They are dreaded and feared; from themselves they derive justice and sovereignty. / Their horses are swifter than leopards, fiercer than wolves of the night. Their horsemen charge ahead, and their cavalry comes from afar. They fly like a vulture, swooping down to devour. ... <a href="/1_corinthians/15-24.htm">1 Corinthians 15:24-25</a> Then the end will come, when He hands over the kingdom to God the Father after He has destroyed all dominion, authority, and power. / For He must reign until He has put all His enemies under His feet.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And I saw him come close to the ram, and he was moved with choler against him, and smote the ram, and broke his two horns: and there was no power in the ram to stand before him, but he cast him down to the ground, and stamped on him: and there was none that could deliver the ram out of his hand.moved.<a href="/daniel/11-11.htm">Daniel 11:11</a> And the king of the south shall be moved with choler, and shall come forth and fight with him, even with the king of the north: and he shall set forth a great multitude; but the multitude shall be given into his hand.and there was no.<a href="/leviticus/26-37.htm">Leviticus 26:37</a> And they shall fall one upon another, as it were before a sword, when none pursueth: and ye shall have no power to stand before your enemies.<a href="/joshua/8-20.htm">Joshua 8:20</a> And when the men of Ai looked behind them, they saw, and, behold, the smoke of the city ascended up to heaven, and they had no power to flee this way or that way: and the people that fled to the wilderness turned back upon the pursuers.but.<a href="/daniel/7-7.htm">Daniel 7:7</a> After this I saw in the night visions, and behold a fourth beast, dreadful and terrible, and strong exceedingly; and it had great iron teeth: it devoured and brake in pieces, and stamped the residue with the feet of it: and it was diverse from all the beasts that were before it; and it had ten horns.there was none.<a href="/daniel/8-4.htm">Daniel 8:4</a> I saw the ram pushing westward, and northward, and southward; so that no beasts might stand before him, neither was there any that could deliver out of his hand; but he did according to his will, and became great.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/daniel/3-13.htm">Anger</a> <a href="/daniel/7-19.htm">Brake</a> <a href="/daniel/7-19.htm">Broke</a> <a href="/daniel/7-9.htm">Cast</a> <a href="/daniel/11-11.htm">Choler</a> <a href="/ezekiel/24-2.htm">Close</a> <a href="/daniel/8-4.htm">Deliver</a> <a href="/daniel/8-5.htm">Ground</a> <a href="/daniel/8-4.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/daniel/8-6.htm">Horns</a> <a href="/daniel/2-3.htm">Moved</a> <a href="/daniel/8-6.htm">Power</a> <a href="/daniel/8-6.htm">Ram</a> <a href="/daniel/5-6.htm">Smote</a> <a href="/daniel/7-19.htm">Stamped</a> <a href="/daniel/8-4.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/daniel/5-6.htm">Struck</a> <a href="/ezekiel/34-19.htm">Trampled</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/daniel/9-16.htm">Anger</a> <a href="/matthew/14-19.htm">Brake</a> <a href="/zechariah/11-10.htm">Broke</a> <a href="/daniel/8-10.htm">Cast</a> <a href="/daniel/11-11.htm">Choler</a> <a href="/daniel/8-26.htm">Close</a> <a href="/hosea/1-7.htm">Deliver</a> <a href="/daniel/8-10.htm">Ground</a> <a href="/daniel/8-25.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/daniel/8-8.htm">Horns</a> <a href="/daniel/11-11.htm">Moved</a> <a href="/daniel/8-8.htm">Power</a> <a href="/daniel/8-20.htm">Ram</a> <a href="/amos/4-9.htm">Smote</a> <a href="/daniel/8-10.htm">Stamped</a> <a href="/daniel/8-18.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/hosea/9-16.htm">Struck</a> <a href="/daniel/8-10.htm">Trampled</a><div class="vheading2">Daniel 8</div>1. <a href="/daniel/8-1.htm">Daniel's vision of the ram and he goat.</a> 13. <a href="/daniel/8-13.htm">The two thousand three hundred days of the suspension of the daily sacrifice.</a> 15. <a href="/daniel/8-15.htm">Gabriel comforts Daniel, and interprets the vision.</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'; 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The "him" refers to the goat, which represents the kingdom of Greece, specifically Alexander the Great. The "ram" symbolizes the Medo-Persian Empire. The "rage" indicates the intense and swift military campaign Alexander led against Persia, driven by a desire for conquest and revenge for previous Persian invasions of Greece. Historically, Alexander's campaign against Persia was marked by rapid and decisive victories, reflecting the anger and determination described in the vision.and he struck the ram and shattered his two horns The "two horns" of the ram represent the dual kingship of the Medes and the Persians, with the Persians being the more dominant power. The act of shattering the horns signifies the complete defeat and dismantling of the Medo-Persian Empire by Alexander the Great. This aligns with historical events, as Alexander's forces decisively defeated the Persians in battles such as the Battle of Issus and the Battle of Gaugamela, leading to the fall of the Persian Empire.The ram was powerless to stand against him This phrase emphasizes the overwhelming power and effectiveness of Alexander's military strategy and forces. The Medo-Persian Empire, despite its size and previous dominance, was unable to withstand the onslaught of the Greek army. This reflects the historical reality of the swift and total conquest of Persia by Alexander, who was known for his tactical genius and the discipline of his troops.and the goat threw him to the ground and trampled him The imagery of the goat throwing the ram to the ground and trampling it further illustrates the complete and utter defeat of the Medo-Persian Empire. This act of trampling signifies not just military victory but also the humiliation and subjugation of the defeated power. In a broader biblical context, this can be seen as a fulfillment of God's sovereign plan, where empires rise and fall according to His will.and no one could deliver the ram from his power This final phrase underscores the totality of the Greek victory over Persia. The phrase "no one could deliver" indicates that there was no ally or force capable of rescuing the Medo-Persian Empire from its fate. This reflects the historical reality that once Alexander began his campaign, there was little that could be done to stop his advance. In a prophetic sense, this demonstrates the inevitability of God's decrees, as foretold through Daniel's visions.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_ram.htm">The Ram</a> Represents the kings of Media and Persia, as explained later in <a href="/daniel/8-20.htm">Daniel 8:20</a>. The ram's two horns symbolize the dual nature of the Medo-Persian Empire. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_goat.htm">The Goat</a> Symbolizes the kingdom of Greece, with the prominent horn representing its first king, Alexander the Great, as clarified in <a href="/daniel/8-21.htm">Daniel 8:21</a>. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_conflict.htm">The Conflict</a> The vision depicts a fierce battle where the goat (Greece) attacks and overcomes the ram (Medo-Persia), illustrating the historical conquest of the Persian Empire by Alexander the Great.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_over_nations.htm">God's Sovereignty Over Nations</a> The vision in <a href="/daniel/8-7.htm">Daniel 8:7</a> reminds us that God is in control of the rise and fall of empires. No kingdom stands without His allowance, and He orchestrates history according to His divine plan. <a href="/topical/t/the_transience_of_earthly_power.htm">The Transience of Earthly Power</a> The swift and decisive victory of the goat over the ram illustrates the temporary nature of human power. Believers are encouraged to place their trust in God's eternal kingdom rather than in worldly powers. <a href="/topical/t/the_fulfillment_of_prophecy.htm">The Fulfillment of Prophecy</a> The accuracy of Daniel's vision, fulfilled in historical events, strengthens our faith in the reliability of Scripture. It encourages us to trust in God's Word and His promises for the future. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare.htm">Spiritual Warfare</a> The imagery of conflict can also be applied to the spiritual battles believers face. Just as the goat overcame the ram, we are reminded that through Christ, we have victory over spiritual adversaries.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_daniel_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Daniel 8</a> <a href="/q/when_is_the_2300_days_prophecy_due.htm">When will the 2300 days prophecy be fulfilled?</a> <a href="/q/what's_the_little_horn's_role_in_daniel.htm">What is the significance of the little horn in Daniel?</a> <a href="/q/why_see_daniel_8_26_as_near,_not_end-times.htm">If the vision was to be sealed 'for many days' (Daniel 8:26), why do some interpret it as a prophecy about near-contemporary events rather than an end-times scenario?</a> <a href="/q/how_do_the_'four_kingdoms'_fit_history.htm">How do we reconcile the identity of the 'four kingdoms' (Daniel 8:20-22) with historical empires, especially when some details appear inconsistent with recorded history?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/daniel/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 7. - And I saw him come close unto the ram, and he was moved with choler against him, and smote the ram, and brake his two horns: and there was no power in the ram to stand before him, but he cast him down to the ground, and stamped upon him: and there was none that could deliver the ram out of his hand. The two Greek versions, though differing very much in the Greek words chosen as equivalent to the Hebrew, yet both represent a text practically identical with that of the Massoretes. The Peshitta omits the introductory "behold," but otherwise can scarcely be said to differ essentially from the received text, though there are some peculiarities due to mistaken reading, but unimportant. The word yithmormar, "he was embittered," is a word that occurs here and in the eleventh chapter. The root, however, as might be guessed from its meaning, is not uncommon, being found in Genesis Exodus, Samuel, Kings, Isaiah, Ruth, Job, and Zechariah. How Professor Bevan can class this with "words or roots which occur nowhere else in the Old Testament" it is difficult to see. If this part of the verb occurs in later Jewish literature, it is singular that neither Buxtorf nor Levy chronicles the fact. It does not occur in Western Aramaic, but does in Eastern (comp. Peshitta <a href="/2_samuel/18-33.htm">2 Samuel 18:33</a>; <a href="/acts/17-16.htm">Acts 17:16</a>). It is quite such a word as a man writing among those who spoke Eastern Aramaic might use. Alexander advanced always against Darius; he would not even speak of treating with him. After the passage of the Granicus, he pushed on to Cilicia, overthrew Darius at Issus, B.C.. 333; then, after the conquest of Egypt, advanced against him again at Arbela, and once more inflicted on him an overwhelming defeat. When Darius fled from the field, Alexander pursued him to the shores of the Caspian and into Bactria and Sogdiana, till Darius fell a victim to the treachery of Bessus. Certainly relentlessness was the most marked character of Alexander's pursuit of Darius. The horns of the Persian power were broken, thrown to the earth, and trodden underfoot. <a href="/commentaries/daniel/8-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>I saw וּרְאִיתִ֞יו (ū·rə·’î·ṯîw) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> To see him approach מַגִּ֣יעַ ׀ (mag·gî·a‘) Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5060.htm">Strong's 5060: </a> To touch, lay the hand upon, to reach, violently, to strike the ram הָאַ֗יִל (hā·’a·yil) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_352.htm">Strong's 352: </a> Strength, strong, a chief, a ram, a pilaster, an oak, strong tree in a rage וַיִּתְמַרְמַ֤ר (way·yiṯ·mar·mar) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4843.htm">Strong's 4843: </a> To be, bitter against him, אֵלָיו֙ (’ê·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to and he struck וַיַּ֣ךְ (way·yaḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5221.htm">Strong's 5221: </a> To strike the ram הָאַ֔יִל (hā·’a·yil) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_352.htm">Strong's 352: </a> Strength, strong, a chief, a ram, a pilaster, an oak, strong tree and shattered וַיְשַׁבֵּר֙ (way·šab·bêr) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7665.htm">Strong's 7665: </a> To break, break in pieces his two שְׁתֵּ֣י (šə·tê) Number - fdc <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8147.htm">Strong's 8147: </a> Two (a cardinal number) horns. קְרָנָ֔יו (qə·rā·nāw) Noun - fdc | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7161.htm">Strong's 7161: </a> A horn, a flask, cornet, an elephant's tooth, a corner, a peak, a ray, power The ram בָּאַ֖יִל (bā·’a·yil) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_352.htm">Strong's 352: </a> Strength, strong, a chief, a ram, a pilaster, an oak, strong tree was הָ֥יָה (hā·yāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be powerless כֹ֛חַ (ḵō·aḥ) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3581.htm">Strong's 3581: </a> A small reptile (of unknown species) to stand לַעֲמֹ֣ד (la·‘ă·mōḏ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5975.htm">Strong's 5975: </a> To stand, in various relations against him, לְפָנָ֑יו (lə·p̄ā·nāw) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face and the goat threw וַיַּשְׁלִיכֵ֤הוּ (way·yaš·lî·ḵê·hū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7993.htm">Strong's 7993: </a> To throw out, down, away him to the ground אַ֙רְצָה֙ (’ar·ṣāh) Noun - feminine singular | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> Earth, land and trampled him, וַֽיִּרְמְסֵ֔הוּ (way·yir·mə·sê·hū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7429.htm">Strong's 7429: </a> To tread upon [and] הָיָ֥ה (hā·yāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be no one וְלֹא־ (wə·lō-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no could deliver מַצִּ֛יל (maṣ·ṣîl) Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5337.htm">Strong's 5337: </a> To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver the ram לָאַ֖יִל (lā·’a·yil) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_352.htm">Strong's 352: </a> Strength, strong, a chief, a ram, a pilaster, an oak, strong tree from his power. מִיָּדֽוֹ׃ (mî·yā·ḏōw) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> A hand <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/daniel/8-7.htm">Daniel 8:7 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/daniel/8-7.htm">Daniel 8:7 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/daniel/8-7.htm">Daniel 8:7 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/daniel/8-7.htm">Daniel 8:7 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/daniel/8-7.htm">Daniel 8:7 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/daniel/8-7.htm">Daniel 8:7 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/daniel/8-7.htm">Daniel 8:7 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/daniel/8-7.htm">Daniel 8:7 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/daniel/8-7.htm">Daniel 8:7 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/daniel/8-7.htm">Daniel 8:7 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/daniel/8-7.htm">OT Prophets: Daniel 8:7 I saw him come close to (Dan. 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