Daniel 8:25 · KJV

"And 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."

King James Version

Passage Context

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.

²⁷And I Daniel fainted, and was sick certain days; afterward I rose up, and did the king's business; and I was astonished at the vision, but none understood it.

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Reflection Questions

How do you recognize deceit in your life?

What does it mean for you to stand against falsehood?

When have you experienced peace in the midst of chaos?

Life Application

integrity

Commit to living a life of integrity, seeking truth in all situations.

spirituality

Pray for discernment to recognize and resist deceitful influences in your life.

Connection to Jesus

messianic prophecy

The verse speaks of a figure who stands against the 'Prince of princes,' which is a reference to Jesus, indicating a future confrontation.

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