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Daniel 7:18–26

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Daniel 7:18

18But the saints of the most High shall take the kingdom, and possess the kingdom for ever, even for ever and ever.

Daniel 7:19

19Then I would know the truth of the fourth beast, which was diverse from all the others, exceeding dreadful, whose teeth were of iron, and his nails of brass; which devoured, brake in pieces, and stamped the residue with his feet;

Daniel 7:20

20And of the ten horns that were in his head, and of the other which came up, and before whom three fell; even of that horn that had eyes, and a mouth that spake very great things, whose look was more stout than his fellows.

Daniel 7:21

21I beheld, and the same horn made war with the saints, and prevailed against them;

Daniel 7:22

22Until the Ancient of days came, and judgment was given to the saints of the most High; and the time came that the saints possessed the kingdom.

Daniel 7:23

23Thus 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.

Daniel 7:24

24And 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, and he shall subdue three kings.

Daniel 7:25

25And he shall speak great words against the most High, and shall wear out the saints of the most High, and think to change times and laws: and they shall be given into his hand until a time and times and the dividing of time.

Daniel 7:26

26But the judgment shall sit, and they shall take away his dominion, to consume and to destroy it unto the end.

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DEFINED WORDS

Daniel 7:18

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

but

However; introducing a contrast with what precedes.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

High

Raised or far above; great in height, rank, degree, or importance; as an adverb, greatly or aloft.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

take

To receive, seize, carry, accept, choose, or lay hold of, with the exact sense determined by context.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

kingdom

A realm, dominion, government, or people under a king; also the reign or sovereign rule of a king.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

possess

To have, hold, occupy, obtain, or take as one's own.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

ever

At any time; always; continually; or forever, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

even

Indeed or precisely; adding emphasis to what follows.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

DEFINED WORDS

Daniel 7:19

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

know

To perceive, understand, recognize, experience, or be assured of something.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

truth

That which is true; conformity to fact, reality, faithfulness, or God's revealed word, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

all

Wholly, entirely, or altogether; every one or the whole amount, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

others

Other persons or things; those distinct from the ones already named.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Skeat 1893 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

exceeding

Going beyond; surpassing; excelling; outdoing. O glorious trial of exceeding love.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

devoured

Eaten; swallowed with greediness; consumed; destroyed; wasted; slain.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

stamped

Beat, crushed, or trampled by striking with force; stamped or trodden with the feet.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

DEFINED WORDS

Daniel 7:20

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

head

The upper part of the body; a chief, source, summit, or leading position.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

other

A different or additional person or thing; the remaining one of two or more.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Skeat 1893 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

before

Earlier than in time; in front of; in the presence of; or prior in order or rank, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

three

The number following two and preceding four.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

fell

Fell or dropped down; as an adjective, fierce or cruel; as a noun, an animal skin, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

even

Indeed or precisely; adding emphasis to what follows.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

eyes

The organs of sight; by extension, sight, attention, judgment, or presence, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

mouth

The opening used for eating and speaking; also an opening, edge, command, or testimony by extension.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

look

To direct the eyes or attention; to behold, observe, expect, or take heed.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

fellows

Companions or associates.

Meaning drawn from: Approved KJV word-family definition · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

DEFINED WORDS

Daniel 7:21

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

beheld

Saw, looked upon, observed, or regarded.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

against

Opposed to, contrary to, facing, toward, or in contact with; in some settings, exposed to or ready for a stated time.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893

DEFINED WORDS

Daniel 7:22

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

High

Raised or far above; great in height, rank, degree, or importance; as an adverb, greatly or aloft.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

time

A particular portion or part of duration, whether past, present or future.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

kingdom

A realm, dominion, government, or people under a king; also the reign or sovereign rule of a king.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

Daniel 7:23

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

said

Spoke, declared, reported, commanded, or expressed in words.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

kingdom

A realm, dominion, government, or people under a king; also the reign or sovereign rule of a king.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

earth

The ground or dry land; the world or inhabited realm; or a country and its people, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

all

Wholly, entirely, or altogether; every one or the whole amount, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

kingdoms

Realms, nations, or dominions ruled by kings; also the exercise of royal rule.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

devour

To eat greedily; to consume, destroy, or waste rapidly and completely.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

whole

Entire, complete, or undivided; also sound or restored to health, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

tread

To step, walk, press, or trample with the feet.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

break

To separate, fracture, open, interrupt, violate, subdue, or burst forth, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

DEFINED WORDS

Daniel 7:24

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

out

Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

kingdom

A realm, dominion, government, or people under a king; also the reign or sovereign rule of a king.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

arise

To rise, stand up, come forth, or begin to act.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

rise

To get up, ascend, appear, increase, begin, or come forth from rest or death.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

after

Later than, behind, following, or in pursuit of, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

first

Before all others in time, place, order, rank, or importance; the beginning or earliest.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

subdue

To conquer, overcome, bring under control, or make subject.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

three

The number following two and preceding four.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

DEFINED WORDS

Daniel 7:25

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

speak

To utter words; to say, declare, address, or communicate by speech.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

words

Spoken or written expressions; sayings, messages, commands, promises, or accounts.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

against

Opposed to, contrary to, facing, toward, or in contact with; in some settings, exposed to or ready for a stated time.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

High

Raised or far above; great in height, rank, degree, or importance; as an adverb, greatly or aloft.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

wear

To have clothing or an object upon the body; to consume, weaken, or pass away gradually.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

out

Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

think

To form or hold a thought; to judge, suppose, intend, consider, remember, imagine, or esteem, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

change

To make or become different; to alter, exchange, replace, or pass from one state to another.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

laws

Rules or commands established by authority; especially God's commandments or provisions of the law given through Moses.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

hand

The part of the body at the end of the arm; figuratively, power, possession, aid, or agency.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

time

A particular portion or part of duration, whether past, present or future.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

dividing

Parting; separating; distributing; disuniting; apportioning to each his share.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

DEFINED WORDS

Daniel 7:26

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

but

However; introducing a contrast with what precedes.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

take

To receive, seize, carry, accept, choose, or lay hold of, with the exact sense determined by context.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

destroy

To ruin, demolish, kill, consume, or bring to an end.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

end

The last or concluding part; a termination, limit, purpose, or result. As a verb, to cease or bring to a close.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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From verse 18

  1. Daniel 7:27
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  2. Isaiah 60:12–14
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  3. Revelation 5:10
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  4. Revelation 20:4
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  5. Revelation 2:26–27
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From verse 19

  1. Daniel 7:7
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  2. Daniel 2:40–43
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From verse 20

  1. Daniel 7:23
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  2. Daniel 7:8
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  3. Daniel 11:36–37
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  4. Daniel 7:11
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  5. Daniel 8:9–11
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From verse 21

  1. Daniel 12:7
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  2. Daniel 8:24
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  3. Revelation 13:5–18
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  4. Revelation 17:14
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  5. Revelation 12:3–4
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From verse 22

  1. Daniel 7:18
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  2. Revelation 20:4
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  3. Revelation 5:10
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  4. 1 Corinthians 6:2–3
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  5. 2 Thessalonians 2:8
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From verse 23

  1. Daniel 2:40
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  2. Daniel 7:7
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  3. Luke 2:1
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From verse 24

  1. Daniel 7:20
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  2. Daniel 11:36
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  3. Revelation 13:1
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  4. 1 Timothy 4:1–3
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  5. 2 Thessalonians 2:3–10
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From verse 25

  1. Daniel 12:7
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  2. Revelation 12:14
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  3. 2 Thessalonians 2:4
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  4. Revelation 13:5–11
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  5. Revelation 12:6
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From verse 26

  1. Revelation 20:10–11
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  2. 2 Thessalonians 2:8
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  3. Daniel 7:10–11
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  4. Daniel 7:22
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  5. Revelation 11:13
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