Daniel 7:5 · KJV

"And 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."

King James Version

Passage Context

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.

⁷After 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.

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Reflection Questions

What does the bear symbolize in your understanding of challenges?

How do you respond to adversity in your life?

When have you felt overwhelmed by circumstances?

Life Application

resilience

Build resilience by facing challenges with faith. Remember that God is with you in difficult times.

support

Reach out to others who are struggling, offering support and encouragement based on your experiences.

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