Daniel 2:42 Meaning
And as the toes of the feet were part of iron, and part of clay, so the kingdom shall be partly strong, and partly broken.
Context Explained
40And the fourth kingdom shall be strong as iron: forasmuch as iron breaketh in pieces and subdueth all things: and as iron that breaketh all these, shall it break in pieces and bruise.
41And whereas thou sawest the feet and toes, part of potters' clay, and part of iron, the kingdom shall be divided; but there shall be in it of the strength of the iron, forasmuch as thou sawest the iron mixed with miry clay.
42And as the toes of the feet were part of iron, and part of clay, so the kingdom shall be partly strong, and partly broken.
43And whereas thou sawest iron mixed with miry clay, they shall mingle themselves with the seed of men: but they shall not cleave one to another, even as iron is not mixed with clay.
44And in the days of these kings shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed: and the kingdom shall not be left to other people, but it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand for ever.
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Related Cross References
Isaiah 9:7
This verse foretells the eternal reign of the Messiah, connecting to God's kingdom.
Matthew 28:18
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Revelation 21:4
This verse describes the ultimate fulfillment of God's kingdom where there will be no more death or sorrow.
Source: Daniel 2:42