Daniel 8:24 · KJV

"And his power shall be mighty, but not by his own power: and he shall destroy wonderfully, and shall prosper, and practise, and shall destroy the mighty and the holy people."

King James Version

Passage Context

²²Now that being broken, whereas four stood up for it, four kingdoms shall stand up out of the nation, but not in his power.

²³And in the latter time of their kingdom, when the transgressors are come to the full, a king of fierce countenance, and understanding dark sentences, shall stand up.

²⁴And his power shall be mighty, but not by his own power: and he shall destroy wonderfully, and shall prosper, and practise, and shall destroy the mighty and the holy people.

²⁵And through his policy also he shall cause craft to prosper in his hand; and he shall magnify himself in his heart, and by peace shall destroy many: he shall also stand up against the Prince of princes; but he shall be broken without hand.

²⁶And the vision of the evening and the morning which was told is true: wherefore shut thou up the vision; for it shall be for many days.

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Reflection Questions

How do you cope with the challenges posed by powerful figures in your life?

What does it mean for you to trust in God's power over human authority?

When have you seen God's hand at work in difficult situations?

Life Application

faith

Trust in God's sovereignty and seek His guidance during times of oppression or difficulty.

resilience

Develop resilience by relying on God's strength when facing overwhelming challenges.

Connection to Jesus

messianic prophecy

This verse foreshadows the rise of a powerful adversary who will ultimately be defeated, reflecting the ultimate victory of Christ over evil.

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