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Daniel 7:27 Meaning

And the kingdom and dominion, and the greatness of the kingdom under the whole heaven, shall be given to the people of the saints of the most High, whose kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and all dominions shall serve and obey him.

Context Explained

25And he shall speak great words against the most High, and shall wear out the saints of the most High, and think to change times and laws: and they shall be given into his hand until a time and times and the dividing of time.

26But the judgment shall sit, and they shall take away his dominion, to consume and to destroy it unto the end.

27And the kingdom and dominion, and the greatness of the kingdom under the whole heaven, shall be given to the people of the saints of the most High, whose kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and all dominions shall serve and obey him.

28Hitherto is the end of the matter. As for me Daniel, my cogitations much troubled me, and my countenance changed in me: but I kept the matter in my heart.

Key Themes

kingdomdominioneternity

Related Cross References

  • Matthew 25:34

    This verse speaks of the kingdom prepared for the righteous.

  • Luke 1:33

    This verse prophesies Jesus' eternal reign.

  • 1 Corinthians 15:24

    This verse explains the ultimate handing over of the kingdom to God.

Source: Daniel 7:27