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It will be different from all the other kingdoms and will devour the whole earth, trampling it down and crushing it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/daniel/7.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Then he said to me, “This fourth beast is the fourth world power that will rule the earth. It will be different from all the others. It will devour the whole world, trampling and crushing everything in its path.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/daniel/7.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />“Thus he said: ‘As for the fourth beast, there shall be a fourth kingdom on earth, which shall be different from all the kingdoms, and it shall devour the whole earth, and trample it down, and break it to pieces.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/daniel/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />This is what he said: ‘The fourth beast is a fourth kingdom that will appear on the earth, different from all the other kingdoms, and it will devour the whole earth, trample it down, and crush it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/daniel/7.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Thus he said, The fourth beast shall be the fourth kingdom upon earth, which shall be diverse from all kingdoms, and shall devour the whole earth, and shall tread it down, and break it in pieces.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/daniel/7.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />“Thus he said: ‘The fourth beast shall be A fourth kingdom on earth, Which shall be different from all <i>other</i> kingdoms, And shall devour the whole earth, Trample it and break it in pieces.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/daniel/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“This is what he said: ‘The fourth beast will be a fourth kingdom on the earth which will be different from all the <i>other</i> kingdoms, and will devour the whole earth and trample it down and crush it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/daniel/7.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Thus he said: &#8216The fourth beast will be a fourth kingdom on the earth, which will be different from all the other kingdoms and will devour the whole earth and tread it down and crush it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/daniel/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Thus he said: ‘The fourth beast will be a fourth kingdom on the earth, which will be different from all the <i>other</i> kingdoms, and it will devour the whole earth and tread it down and crush it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/daniel/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />“Thus he said: ‘The fourth beast will be a fourth kingdom on the earth, which will be different from all the <i>other</i> kingdoms and will devour the whole earth and tread it down and crush it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/daniel/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“Thus the angel said, ‘The fourth beast shall be a fourth kingdom on earth, which will be different from all other kingdoms and will devour the whole earth and tread it down, and crush it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/daniel/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />“This is what he said: ‘The fourth beast will be a fourth kingdom on the earth, different from all the other kingdoms. It will devour the whole earth, trample it down, and crush it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/daniel/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />This is what he said: &#8216The fourth beast will be a fourth kingdom on the earth, different from all the other kingdoms. It will devour the whole earth, trample it down, and crush it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/daniel/7.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Thus he said, The fourth beast shall be a fourth kingdom upon earth, which shall be diverse from all the kingdoms, and shall devour the whole earth, and shall tread it down, and break it in pieces.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/daniel/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Then I was told by the one standing there: "The fourth beast will be a fourth kingdom to appear on earth. It will be different from all the others--it will trample the earth and crush it to pieces. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/daniel/7.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Thus he said, The fourth beast shall be a fourth kingdom upon earth, which shall be diverse from all the kingdoms, and shall devour the whole earth, and shall tread it down, and break it in pieces.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/daniel/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He said, "The fourth animal will be the fourth of these kingdoms on earth. It will be different from all other kingdoms. It will devour, trample, and crush the whole world.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/daniel/7.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />This is the explanation I was given: "The fourth beast is a fourth empire that will be on the earth and will be different from all other empires. It will crush the whole earth and trample it down. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/daniel/7.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />So he said: 'The fourth animal will be a fourth kingdom on the earth, different from all the kingdoms. It will devour the entire earth, trampling it down and crushing it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/daniel/7.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />"This is what he told me: 'The fourth beast means that there will be a fourth kingdom on earth that will differ from all the other kingdoms. It will devour all the earth and will trample and crush it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/daniel/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />This he said, 'The fourth animal shall be a fourth kingdom on earth, which shall be different from all the kingdoms, and shall devour the whole earth, and shall tread it down, and break it in pieces.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/daniel/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Thus he said, The fourth beast shall be the fourth kingdom upon earth, which shall be diverse from all kingdoms, and shall devour the whole earth, and shall tread it down, and break it in pieces.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/daniel/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />This is what he said: ‘The fourth beast is a fourth kingdom that will appear on the earth, different from all the other kingdoms, and it will devour the whole earth, trample it down, and crush it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/daniel/7.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />“So he said, ‘The fourth animal will be a fourth kingdom on earth, which will be different from all the kingdoms, and will devour the whole earth, and will tread it down and break it in pieces. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/daniel/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Thus he said: The fourth beast is the fourth kingdom in the earth, that is diverse from all kingdoms, and it consumes all the earth, and treads it down, and breaks it small.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/daniel/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> 'Thus he said: The fourth beast is the fourth kingdom in the earth, that is diverse from all kingdoms, and it consumeth all the earth, and treadeth it down, and breaketh it small.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/daniel/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Thus he said, The fourth beast shall be the fourth kingdom in the earth, that shall be different from all kingdoms, and shall eat up all the earth, and shall tread it down and beat it.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/daniel/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And thus he said: The fourth beast shall be the fourth kingdom upon earth, which shall be greater than all the kingdoms, and shall devour the whole earth, and shall tread it down, and break it in pieces. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/daniel/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And thus he said, “The fourth beast will be the fourth kingdom on earth, which will be greater than all the kingdoms, and will devour the whole earth, and will trample and crush it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/daniel/7.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He answered me thus: “The fourth beast shall be a fourth kingdom on earth, different from all the others; The whole earth it shall devour, trample down and crush. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/daniel/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />This is what he said: “As for the fourth beast, there shall be a fourth kingdom on earth that shall be different from all the other kingdoms; it shall devour the whole earth, and trample it down, and break it to pieces.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/daniel/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Thus he said to me: The fourth beast shall be the fourth kingdom upon the earth, which shall be greater than all the kingdoms and shall devour the whole earth, and shall tread it down and break it in pieces.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/daniel/7.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And thus he said to me: “The fourth beast will be the fourth kingdom in the Earth, and it will be greater than all of the kingdoms and will devour all the Earth, and it will tread upon it and it will break it to pieces<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/daniel/7.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Thus he said: 'The fourth beast shall be a fourth kingdom upon earth, which shall be diverse from all the kingdoms, and shall devour the whole earth, and shall tread it down, and break it in pieces.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/daniel/7.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And he said, The fourth beast shall be the fourth kingdom on the earth, which shall excel all <i>other</i> kingdoms, and shall devour the whole earth, and trample and destroy it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/daniel/7-23.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=2739" 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/7.htm">Daniel's Visions Interpreted</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">22</span>until the Ancient of Days arrived and pronounced judgment in favor of the saints of the Most High, and the time came for them to possess the kingdom. <span class="reftext">23</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3652.htm" title="3652: kên (Adv) -- Thus, as follows. (Aramaic) corresponding to ken; so.">This is what</a> <a href="/hebrew/560.htm" title="560: ’ă·mar (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To say, tell, command. (Aramaic) corresponding to 'amar.">he said:</a> <a href="/hebrew/7244.htm" title="7244: rə·ḇî·‘ā·yə·ṯā (Number-ofsd) -- Fourth. (Aramaic) corresponding to rbiy'iy.">‘The fourth</a> <a href="/hebrew/2423.htm" title="2423: ḥê·wə·ṯā (N-fsd) -- Beast. (Aramaic) from chaya'; an animal.">beast is</a> <a href="/hebrew/7244.htm" title="7244: rə·ḇī·ʿå̄·yå̄ (Number-ofsd) -- Fourth. (Aramaic) corresponding to rbiy'iy.">a fourth</a> <a href="/hebrew/4437.htm" title="4437: mal·ḵū (N-fs) -- Royalty, reign, kingdom. (Aramaic) corresponding to malkuwth; dominion (abstractly or concretely).">kingdom</a> <a href="/hebrew/1934.htm" title="1934: te·hĕ·wê (V-Qal-Imperf-3fs) -- To become, come to pass, be. ">that will appear</a> <a href="/hebrew/772.htm" title="772: ḇə·’ar·‘ā (Prep-b:: N-fsd) -- The earth. (Aramaic) corresponding to 'erets; the earth; by implication (figuratively) low.">on the earth,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1768.htm" title="1768: dî (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that, because. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/8133.htm" title="8133: ṯiš·nê (V-Qal-Imperf-3fs) -- To change. (Aramaic) corresponding to shana.">different</a> <a href="/hebrew/4481.htm" title="4481: min- (Prep) -- From, out of, by, by reason of, at, more than. (Aramaic) corresponding to min.">from</a> <a href="/hebrew/3606.htm" title="3606: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. (Aramaic) corresponding to kol.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/4437.htm" title="4437: mal·ḵə·wā·ṯā (N-fpd) -- Royalty, reign, kingdom. (Aramaic) corresponding to malkuwth; dominion (abstractly or concretely).">the other kingdoms,</a> <a href="/hebrew/399.htm" title="399: wə·ṯê·ḵul (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjImperf-3fs) -- To eat, devour. (Aramaic) corresponding to 'akal.">and it will devour</a> <a href="/hebrew/3606.htm" title="3606: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. (Aramaic) corresponding to kol.">the whole</a> <a href="/hebrew/772.htm" title="772: ’ar·‘ā (N-fsd) -- The earth. (Aramaic) corresponding to 'erets; the earth; by implication (figuratively) low.">earth,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1759.htm" title="1759: ū·ṯə·ḏū·šin·nah (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjImperf-3fs:: 3fse) -- To tread down. (Aramaic) corresponding to duwsh; to trample.">trample it down,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1855.htm" title="1855: wə·ṯad·də·qin·nah (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConjImperf-3fs:: 3fse) -- To be shattered, fall to pieces. (Aramaic) corresponding to daqaq; to crumble or (trans.) Crush.">and crush it.</a> </span><span class="reftext">24</span>And the ten horns are ten kings who will rise from this kingdom. After them another king, different from the earlier ones, will rise and subdue three kings.…<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/13-1.htm">Revelation 13:1-2</a></span><br />Then I saw a beast with ten horns and seven heads rising out of the sea. There were ten royal crowns on its horns and blasphemous names on its heads. / 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.<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="/revelation/19-19.htm">Revelation 19:19-21</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. / 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.<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/12-3.htm">Revelation 12:3</a></span><br />Then another sign appeared in heaven: a huge red dragon with seven heads, ten horns, and seven royal crowns on his heads.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/17-3.htm">Revelation 17:3</a></span><br />And the angel carried me away in the Spirit into a wilderness, where I saw a woman sitting on a scarlet beast that was covered with blasphemous names and had seven heads and ten horns.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/17-8.htm">Revelation 17:8</a></span><br />The beast that you saw—it was, and now is no more, but is about to come up out of the Abyss and go to its destruction. And those who dwell on the earth whose names were not written in the Book of Life from the foundation of the world will marvel when they see the beast that was, and is not, and yet will be.<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="/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/13-5.htm">Revelation 13:5-7</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. / 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/17-10.htm">Revelation 17:10</a></span><br />There are also seven kings. Five have fallen, one is, and the other has not yet come. But when he does come, he must remain for only a little while.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/17-16.htm">Revelation 17:16</a></span><br />And the ten horns and the beast that you saw will hate the prostitute. They will leave her desolate and naked, and they will eat her flesh and burn her with fire.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/17-18.htm">Revelation 17:18</a></span><br />And the woman you saw is the great city that rules over the kings of the earth.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/2-40.htm">Daniel 2:40-43</a></span><br />Finally, there will be a fourth kingdom as strong as iron; for iron shatters and crushes all things, and like iron that crushes all things, it will shatter and crush all the others. / And just as you saw that the feet and toes were made partly of fired clay and partly of iron, so this will be a divided kingdom, yet some of the strength of iron will be in it—just as you saw the iron mixed with clay. / And as the toes of the feet were partly iron and partly clay, so this kingdom will be partly strong and partly brittle. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/8-24.htm">Daniel 8:24</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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Thus he said, The fourth beast shall be the fourth kingdom on earth, which shall be diverse from all kingdoms, and shall devour the whole earth, and shall tread it down, and break it in pieces.</p><p class="hdg">no references listed for this verse.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/daniel/7-19.htm">Animal</a> <a href="/ezekiel/21-24.htm">Appear</a> <a href="/jeremiah/23-8.htm">As</a> <a href="/daniel/7-19.htm">Beast</a> <a href="/daniel/6-19.htm">Break</a> <a href="/daniel/2-40.htm">Breaketh</a> <a href="/ezekiel/34-19.htm">Consumeth</a> <a href="/daniel/2-44.htm">Crush</a> <a href="/daniel/7-5.htm">Devour</a> <a href="/daniel/7-3.htm">Different</a> <a href="/daniel/7-19.htm">Diverse</a> <a href="/daniel/7-17.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/8-1.htm">Explanation</a> <a href="/daniel/7-19.htm">Fourth</a> <a href="/daniel/7-22.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/daniel/7-17.htm">Kingdoms</a> <a href="/daniel/2-40.htm">Overcome</a> <a href="/daniel/7-19.htm">Pieces</a> <a href="/daniel/2-40.htm">Small</a> <a href="/ezekiel/4-2.htm">Smashing</a> <a href="/ezekiel/34-18.htm">Trample</a> <a href="/isaiah/28-18.htm">Trampling</a> <a href="/ezekiel/34-19.htm">Tread</a> <a href="/ezekiel/26-11.htm">Treadeth</a> <a href="/daniel/6-3.htm">Whole</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/daniel/8-4.htm">Animal</a> <a href="/daniel/11-3.htm">Appear</a> <a href="/amos/8-14.htm">As</a> <a href="/daniel/8-4.htm">Beast</a> <a href="/daniel/11-26.htm">Break</a> <a href="/micah/2-13.htm">Breaketh</a> <a href="/genesis/31-15.htm">Consumeth</a> <a href="/amos/2-13.htm">Crush</a> <a href="/hosea/5-7.htm">Devour</a> <a href="/daniel/7-24.htm">Different</a> <a href="/daniel/7-24.htm">Diverse</a> <a href="/daniel/8-5.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/galatians/2-2.htm">Explanation</a> <a href="/daniel/10-4.htm">Fourth</a> <a href="/daniel/7-24.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/daniel/7-27.htm">Kingdoms</a> <a href="/daniel/7-26.htm">Overcome</a> <a href="/daniel/12-7.htm">Pieces</a> <a href="/daniel/8-9.htm">Small</a> <a href="/isaiah/30-14.htm">Smashing</a> <a href="/joel/3-13.htm">Trample</a> <a href="/zechariah/10-5.htm">Trampling</a> <a href="/hosea/10-11.htm">Tread</a> <a href="/amos/4-13.htm">Treadeth</a> <a href="/daniel/7-27.htm">Whole</a><div class="vheading2">Daniel 7</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/daniel/7-1.htm">Daniel's vision of the four beasts,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/daniel/7-9.htm">and of God's kingdom.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/daniel/7-15.htm">The interpretation thereof.</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'; </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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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><b>This is what he said:</b><br>This phrase introduces the interpretation of Daniel's vision, emphasizing the authority and divine insight of the angelic messenger. It underscores the importance of the message that follows, as it is not merely Daniel's interpretation but a revelation from a heavenly being.<p><b>The fourth beast is a fourth kingdom that will appear on the earth:</b><br>The fourth beast represents a kingdom distinct from the previous three in Daniel's vision. Historically, this is often identified as the Roman Empire, known for its unprecedented power and influence. The phrase "will appear on the earth" suggests a future emergence from Daniel's perspective, highlighting the prophetic nature of the vision.<p><b>Different from all the other kingdoms:</b><br>This kingdom's uniqueness is emphasized, setting it apart from the Babylonian, Medo-Persian, and Greek empires. The Roman Empire's governance, military prowess, and legal systems were indeed distinct, influencing Western civilization profoundly. This difference also points to the spiritual and moral implications of its rule, often seen as more oppressive and destructive.<p><b>And it will devour the whole earth:</b><br>The imagery of devouring suggests conquest and domination. The Roman Empire's expansion was vast, covering Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. This phrase can also be seen as a metaphor for the empire's cultural and political influence, which permeated various aspects of life in the ancient world.<p><b>Trample it down, and crush it:</b><br>These actions indicate the empire's brutal and oppressive nature. Historically, Rome was known for its military might and the harsh treatment of conquered peoples. Theologically, this can be seen as a representation of the ultimate opposition to God's kingdom, foreshadowing the final conflict between good and evil. This imagery also connects to other prophetic scriptures, such as Revelation, where oppressive regimes are depicted as beasts.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/daniel.htm">Daniel</a></b><br>A prophet and the author of the Book of Daniel, who receives visions and interpretations from God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_fourth_beast.htm">The Fourth Beast</a></b><br>Represents a powerful and terrifying kingdom that is distinct from previous empires, characterized by its destructive nature.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_kingdom.htm">The Kingdom</a></b><br>Symbolizes a future empire that will have a significant impact on the world, often interpreted as a representation of a historical or eschatological power.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_earth.htm">The Earth</a></b><br>Refers to the global scope of the kingdom's influence and its oppressive actions.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/v/vision_of_the_four_beasts.htm">Vision of the Four Beasts</a></b><br>A prophetic vision given to Daniel, depicting four successive empires, with the fourth being the most fearsome.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_prophecy.htm">Understanding Prophecy</a></b><br>Recognize the importance of prophecy in understanding God's plan for history and the future. Prophecy serves as a reminder of God's sovereignty over nations and empires.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_nature_of_earthly_kingdoms.htm">The Nature of Earthly Kingdoms</a></b><br>Earthly powers, no matter how strong, are temporary and often characterized by oppression and destruction. This should remind believers to place their hope in God's eternal kingdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_vigilance.htm">Spiritual Vigilance</a></b><br>The description of the fourth beast calls for spiritual vigilance and discernment. Believers should be aware of the spiritual forces at work in the world and remain steadfast in their faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_in_god's_kingdom.htm">Hope in God's Kingdom</a></b><br>Despite the terrifying nature of the fourth beast, believers are encouraged to find hope in the ultimate victory of God's kingdom, as prophesied in the latter parts of Daniel and Revelation.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_daniel_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Daniel 7</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'seated_in_heaven'_mean.htm">What are the ten horns of the beast?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_the_four_beasts_in_daniel_7.htm">What are the four beasts in Daniel 7?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_are_the_un_and_revelation's_beast_linked.htm">How do the UN, end times, and Revelation's beast connect?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_one-world_government.htm">What does the Bible say about a one-world government?</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>(23) <span class= "bld">The fourth kingdom.</span>--The ten are spoken of as existing simultaneously. Of the various attempts to account for them, none have proved satisfactory. (See <span class= "ital">Excursus E.</span>) We must wait in patient humility for the fulfilment of this part of the prophecy, noting that marks by which the little horn may be identified have been graciously revealed to us by God Himself.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/daniel/7.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 23, 24.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Thus he said, The fourth boast shall be the fourth kingdom upon earth, which shall be diverse from all kingdoms, and shall devour the whole earth, and shall tread it down, and break it in pieces. And the ten horns out of this kingdom are ten kings that shall arise: and another shall rise after them; and he shall be diverse from the first,</span> <span class="cmt_word">and he shall subdue three kings.</span> The version of the LXX. differs in some minute points from the Massoretic text. The text as given by Justin Martyr is slightly shorter by omitting some words. Theodotion and the Peshitta also agree. What remarks can be made on this have been made already. It is to be observed that it is the whole earth that is devoured by the fourth beast as presented to us now. In the earlier presentation, although very terrible, his devastation is limited. There is nothing said to indicate that the kings are successive, but the inference rather is that they are contemporaries. The attempts are many that have been made to make out ten kings before Epiphanes, but they have all failed. If the fourth kingdom is the Greek Empire, then ten is a number far too small for the various kings of the different dynasties that sprang up There were seven or eight Lagids, as many Seleucids, three or four Attalids, five or six Antigonids, not to speak of such men as Lysimaehus and Perdiecas, who were kings, but who did not found dynasties. If the fourth kingdom is tacitly reduced to the Syrian kingdom, then how is it explained that the author of 'Daniel' was ignorant, in the seventh chapter, that the Lagids were also successors of Alexander as well as the Seleucids? How could a man living in the age of the Maccabees imagine the Seleucids rulers of the world, when Epiphanes had been a hostage in Rome? A great power does not give, but receives, hostages. We know from First Maccabees that the Jews were well aware of this, and also of the check the Romans were on Epiphanes. Even if Daniel wrote at the time chosen by the critics, how came he to be so ignorant as to imagine the Seleueid Empire to be so tremendously great? <span class="accented">He shall subdue three kings.</span> Who are the three kings of the ten who preceded him whom Epiphanes subdued? Seleucus Philopator, Heliodorus, and Demetrius Soter are given by Professor Bevan. But Demetrius Sorer did not ascend the throne till after the death of Epiphanes. It is extremely doubtful whether Heliodorus ever assumed the crown. Our whole knowledge of him is from Appian. Josephus knows nothing of Heliodorus. The Second Book of Maccabees, though telling a legendary story of Heliodorus, gives no account of his murder of his master and attempt to take the crown. Our sole authority for this whole story is Appian, who wrote three centuries after the event, and manifests considerable confusion at times, <span class="accented">e.g.</span> represents Attalus and Eu-menes as being two sovereigns independent of each other, whereas the one succeeded the other. If Seleucus Philopator is to be reckoned as "subdued" or "humbled" before Epiphanes, as well might all the rest of his predecessors. The Jewish interpretation, that the little horn is the Flavian dynasty, has far more verisimilitude. Certainly Galba Vitellius and Otho had been humbled before the Flavians. If we consider the horn "magistracies," certainly the absorption into the imperial dignity of all the higher magistracies might well be reckoned humbling them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/daniel/7-23.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">This is what</span><br /><span class="heb">כֵּן֮</span> <span class="translit">(kên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3652.htm">Strong's 3652: </a> </span><span class="str2">Thus, as follows</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he said:</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲמַר֒</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·mar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_560.htm">Strong's 560: </a> </span><span class="str2">To say, tell, command</span><br /><br /><span class="word">‘The fourth</span><br /><span class="heb">רְבִיעָ֣יְתָ֔א</span> <span class="translit">(rə·ḇî·‘ā·yə·ṯā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - ordinal feminine singular determinate<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7244.htm">Strong's 7244: </a> </span><span class="str2">Fourth, a fourth</span><br /><br /><span class="word">beast is</span><br /><span class="heb">חֵֽיוְתָא֙</span> <span class="translit">(ḥê·wə·ṯā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular determinate<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2423.htm">Strong's 2423: </a> </span><span class="str2">An animal</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a fourth</span><br /><span class="heb">רְבִיעָאָה֙</span> <span class="translit">(rə·ḇî·‘ā·’āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - ordinal feminine singular determinate<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7244.htm">Strong's 7244: </a> </span><span class="str2">Fourth, a fourth</span><br /><br /><span class="word">kingdom</span><br /><span class="heb">מַלְכ֤וּ</span> <span class="translit">(mal·ḵū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4437.htm">Strong's 4437: </a> </span><span class="str2">Royalty, reign, kingdom</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that will appear</span><br /><span class="heb">תֶּהֱוֵ֣א</span> <span class="translit">(te·hĕ·wê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1934.htm">Strong's 1934: </a> </span><span class="str2">To become, come to pass, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on the earth,</span><br /><span class="heb">בְאַרְעָ֔א</span> <span class="translit">(ḇə·’ar·‘ā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular determinate<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_772.htm">Strong's 772: </a> </span><span class="str2">The earth, low</span><br /><br /><span class="word">different</span><br /><span class="heb">תִשְׁנֵ֖א</span> <span class="translit">(ṯiš·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8133.htm">Strong's 8133: </a> </span><span class="str2">To change</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from</span><br /><span class="heb">מִן־</span> <span class="translit">(min-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4481.htm">Strong's 4481: </a> </span><span class="str2">From, out of, by, by reason of, at, more than</span><br /><br /><span class="word">all</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3606.htm">Strong's 3606: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the other kingdoms,</span><br /><span class="heb">מַלְכְוָתָ֑א</span> <span class="translit">(mal·ḵə·wā·ṯā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural determinate<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4437.htm">Strong's 4437: </a> </span><span class="str2">Royalty, reign, kingdom</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and it will devour</span><br /><span class="heb">וְתֵאכֻל֙</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ṯê·ḵul)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_399.htm">Strong's 399: </a> </span><span class="str2">To eat, devour</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the whole</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3606.htm">Strong's 3606: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">earth,</span><br /><span class="heb">אַרְעָ֔א</span> <span class="translit">(’ar·‘ā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular determinate<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_772.htm">Strong's 772: </a> </span><span class="str2">The earth, low</span><br /><br /><span class="word">trample it down,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּתְדוּשִׁנַּ֖הּ</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ṯə·ḏū·šin·nah)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person feminine singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1759.htm">Strong's 1759: </a> </span><span class="str2">To tread down</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and crush it.</span><br /><span class="heb">וְתַדְּקִנַּֽהּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ṯad·də·qin·nah)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive imperfect - third person feminine singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1855.htm">Strong's 1855: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be shattered, fall to pieces</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/daniel/7-23.htm">Daniel 7:23 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/daniel/7-23.htm">Daniel 7:23 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/daniel/7-23.htm">Daniel 7:23 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/daniel/7-23.htm">Daniel 7:23 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/daniel/7-23.htm">Daniel 7:23 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/daniel/7-23.htm">Daniel 7:23 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/daniel/7-23.htm">Daniel 7:23 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/daniel/7-23.htm">Daniel 7:23 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/daniel/7-23.htm">Daniel 7:23 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/daniel/7-23.htm">Daniel 7:23 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/daniel/7-23.htm">OT Prophets: Daniel 7:23 Thus he said The fourth animal shall (Dan. 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