This study will suggest that chapter 7 functions not only as a hinge chapter that provides unity to the two primary literary genres in daniel, but plays a key role in the understanding of biblical eschatology. Chapter 7 is pivotal to the larger structure of the entire book, acting as a bridge between the tales of chapters 16 and the visions of. Commentary on daniel chapters 710 ministers of the new. Thus, this is not chronological for we know chapter 6 dealt with the reign of.
Behold, the four winds of the heaven strove upon the great sea v. Daniel 7 is the first of the remaining chapters in the book daniel is the subject of receiving dreams and visions and seeking understanding and interpretations of them. Daniels dream of four beasts in the first year of belshazzar king of babylon, daniel had a dream, and visions passed through his mind as he was lying in bed. Christ, in union with his people, judged the wicked dead, comparing their acts with the statute book, the word of god, and deciding every case according to the deeds done in the body. The phrase son of man is retained here because of its use in the new testament as a title of jesus, probably based largely on this verse. From our place in time, daniel 7 switches from history to prophecy after verse 7. Apocalyptic language is composed of symbols that are often lurid in. And four great beasts came up from the sea, diverse one from another. Chapter 2 considers world history from mans viewpoint as a glorious and imposing spectacle. As each chapter is examined, the information will be layered upon this graph to help illustrate the time frame of a passages fulfillment, the duration of the event, and the. Many scholars have felt the references in daniel apply to jewish saints only.
This is the text version of my video, daniel chapter 7. Daniels vision here in chapter 7particularly the 4th beast, 10 horns and little horn, the thrones, books being opened,etc are a precursor to revelation 20. Previous index next the book of daniel chapter seven in the first year of belshazzar 552 b. Daniel chapter 712 is the prophetic account of the battle between the spiritual kingdoms and the attempt of satan to get people to sin against the heavenly law of god. Chapter 7 of daniel describes four beasts coming up from the mediterranean sea. At this time daniel had sunk into complete obscurity, as chapter 5 bears witness. Those were the kingdoms of babylon, medespersia, greeks and romans. In my vision at night i looked, and there before me were the f. This is the same belshazzar mentioned in chapter five remember daniel 5. In order of events, the vision described in daniel 7 took place during the time between daniel chapters 4 and 5.
Daniel 5, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Daniel 7 niv daniels dream of four beasts bible gateway. Daniel s vision here in chapter 7 particularly the 4th beast, 10 horns and little horn, the thrones, books being opened,etc are a precursor to revelation 20. Every time i do one of these classes on the visions of daniel, i just really get excited. Four beasts come out of the sea, the ancient of days sits in judgement over them, and one like a son of man is given eternal kingship. Next chapter of daniel the book of daniel, chapter 7 we hope that you find the content of the book of daniel, chapter 7 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. An angelic guide interprets the beasts as kingdoms and kings, the last of whom will make war on the holy ones of god, but he.
As we open chapter 7, we are carried back to the first year of his reign. The four winds represent spiritual forces through which god. How is the vision of beasts in daniel 7 similar to the dream of an image in daniel 2. The outward political history had been shown in its general features to the world. Daniel 7, new international version niv the bible app. In my vision at night i looked, and there before me were the four winds of heaven churning up the great sea. King james version 1 in the first year of belshazzar king of babylon daniel had a dream and visions of his head upon his bed. Chapter 7 views world history from gods standpoint in its immorality, brutality, and depravity. Daniel 7 this chapter presents a vision of four beasts arising from the sea. Notice how the enumeration of the basic elements is the same in both chapters.
A second, like to a bear these animals are not only emblems of strength and power, but must be allowed to be here used with peculiar propriety. Eissfeldt, the old testament an intro duction new york. Hes the one thrown into the blazing fire in daniel 7. Four great beasts, each different from the others, came up out of. Daniel chapter 7 part 1 daniels vision pastor tom luitwieler 10042015. But thou, 0 daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end. As we leave the first six chapters and enter chapter 7, we are leaving historical narrative behind and entering an apocalyptic section.
Daniel 7 john karmelich there are 2 lessons for daniel chapter 7. By perusing the book of daniel in chapters 57, instead of. Daniel 7 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. After this chapter, the book returns to the hebrew language. It is used for those who will be saved during the tribulation revelation. In the first year of belshazzar king of babylon daniel had a dream and visions of his head upon his bed.
The seventh chapter of the book of daniel records an unusual vision that he received in the first year of the babylonian king belshazzar 555556 b. David guzik commentary on daniel 7 explains the vision king belshazzar has about four beasts, and daniel interpreting the dream. In the first year of belshazzar king of babylon daniel saw a dream and visions in his mind as he lay on his bed. Sermons from daniel 7 and others keep believing ministries. Who are the four beasts in daniel 7 and what is the deal with this little horn. This chapter treats of the same subject as the second chapter. Daniel 7 niv daniels dream of four beasts in bible gateway. The six former chapters of this book were historical.
Thus, this is not chronological for we know chapter 6 dealt with the reign of darius the mede and cyrus the persian. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. Dwight pentecost wrote that they are believing jews alive when christ returns, not believers of the church age, since god did not reveal the churchs existence in the old testament. Daniel 7 the seventh chapter of the book of daniel tells of daniels vision of four worldkingdoms replaced by the kingdom of god. The same person dreamed about the image as saw the beasts in vision. Daniel 7 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The world according to god daniel 2 but if not daniel 3. At the end of the last class, i said that, if you enjoyed that one, i felt that this next one would really take you to another level. This first vision one of four described between daniel 7 through 12 was the most comprehensive. Commentary on daniel chapters 710 ministers of the.
Daniel 7 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Apocalyptic language is composed of symbols that are often lurid in color, violent in tone, and easily remembered. Daniel 7 niv daniels dream of four beasts in bible. Oct 10, 2015 daniel chapter 7 part 1 daniel s vision pastor tom luitwieler 10042015. But there the four kingdoms, and messiahs final kingdom, were regarded according to their external political aspect, but here according to the mind of god concerning them, and their moral features. Daniel 7 niv bible in the first year of belshazzar.
Daniel spake and said, i saw in my vision by night, and, behold, the four winds of the heaven strove upon the great sea. Daniel chapter 7 sermon by bruce shields, daniel 7. The use of aramaic and its place in the chiasm link it to the first half, while the use of daniel as firstperson narrator and its emphasis on visions link it to the second. The parts of the image and the various beasts represent the same successive earthly kingdoms. Daniel 7 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Nov 14, 2005 daniel chapter 7 12 is the prophetic account of the battle between the spiritual kingdoms and the attempt of satan to get people to sin against the heavenly law of god. By perusing the book of daniel in chapters 5 7, instead of skimming, it might leave the reader with a question. Sep 20, 2017 who are the four beasts in daniel 7 and what is the deal with this little horn. The vision to be exposed in chapter 7 is dated during the year 553 b. Unlike most commonly held views, this 4th beast is not rome, but a resurrected romelike endtime government during the great tribulation period. I beheld till the wings thereof were plucked, and it was lifted up from the earth, and made stand. Daniel 2 has four metals and daniel 7 has four beasts.
That takes us back to the time frame of chapter 5 and the handwriting on the wall. This second, is the kingdom of the medes and persians. He approached the ancient of days and was led into his presence. The second involves a judgment by the ancient of days, and the coronation of the son of man 914. The timeline for this chapter is built upon the timeline that described and developed in daniel 2, on which will be built the timelines for each of the remaining chapters in the book of daniel.
The interpretation describes persecution by elements of the fourth beast kingdom, with ultimate victory by the. These bible trivia questions daniel chapter 7 are free, interactive, and printable. Daniel, chapter 7 united states conference of catholic bishops. By this time daniel had served a lifetime as a councilor to the kings of babylon. Daniel 7 john karmelich there are 2 lessons for daniel. In the first year of belshazzar king of babylon, daniel had a dream, and visions passed through his mind as he was lying in bed.
Top understand daniel chapter 7, we must first have an understanding of the 2 sanctuaries in the bible. Notice in verse 1 that daniel has this dream with visions during the 1st year of the reign of king belshazzar. He wrote down the substance of his dream2 daniel said. Chapter 7 is pivotal to the larger structure of the entire book, acting as a bridge between the tales of chapters 16 and the visions of 712.
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