Daniel 7:4 · KJV

"The first was like a lion, and had eagle's wings: I beheld till the wings thereof were plucked, and it was lifted up from the earth, and made stand upon the feet as a man, and a man's heart was given to it."

King James Version

Passage Context

²Daniel spake and said, I saw in my vision by night, and, behold, the four winds of the heaven strove upon the great sea.

³And four great beasts came up from the sea, diverse one from another.

⁴The first was like a lion, and had eagle's wings: I beheld till the wings thereof were plucked, and it was lifted up from the earth, and made stand upon the feet as a man, and a man's heart was given to it.

⁵And behold another beast, a second, like to a bear, and it raised up itself on one side, and it had three ribs in the mouth of it between the teeth of it: and they said thus unto it, Arise, devour much flesh.

⁶After this I beheld, and lo another, like a leopard, which had upon the back of it four wings of a fowl; the beast had also four heads; and dominion was given to it.

Read full chapter →

Reflection Questions

What does the imagery of the lion and eagle mean for you?

How do you perceive power and authority in today's world?

When have you witnessed a significant change in leadership?

Life Application

leadership

Reflect on the qualities of good leadership in your life. Consider how you can embody these qualities in your own sphere of influence.

history

Study historical events to understand how God's hand has been at work throughout time.

Related Devotions

Daniel 7:9

The Great Crowd

Have you ever met someone who recently converted to Christianity? When I attend church, I am often very interested in the stories of people who are new to the faith, and what led to them to eventually

Daniel 9:1

Christ is all, and in all

So much of the world seems so divided in modern times: South Korea and North Korea, the Middle East, even the United States of America seems to have two opposing sides. We divide ourselves more and m

🌍 Global Prayer Community

Someone is praying for you right now.

Pray requests. Thanksgiving. Daily reminders. All in your pocket.

Daily Bible in Your Inbox

Get a daily verse, devotional, and prayer delivered every morning.