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Daniel 7:18 Meaning

But the saints of the most High shall take the kingdom, and possess the kingdom for ever, even for ever and ever.

Context Explained

16I came near unto one of them that stood by, and asked him the truth of all this. So he told me, and made me know the interpretation of the things.

17These great beasts, which are four, are four kings, which shall arise out of the earth.

18But the saints of the most High shall take the kingdom, and possess the kingdom for ever, even for ever and ever.

19Then I would know the truth of the fourth beast, which was diverse from all the others, exceeding dreadful, whose teeth were of iron, and his nails of brass; which devoured, brake in pieces, and stamped the residue with his feet;

20And of the ten horns that were in his head, and of the other which came up, and before whom three fell; even of that horn that had eyes, and a mouth that spake very great things, whose look was more stout than his fellows.

Key Themes

kingdometernityhope

Related Cross References

  • Matthew 25:34

    Jesus speaks of the kingdom prepared for the righteous, connecting to Daniel's vision.

  • Luke 1:33

    The angel's announcement to Mary about Jesus' eternal kingdom echoes Daniel's prophecy.

  • Revelation 22:5

    Both passages affirm the eternal reign of God's people in His kingdom.

Source: Daniel 7:18