Daniel 8:10 Meaning
And it waxed great, even to the host of heaven; and it cast down some of the host and of the stars to the ground, and stamped upon them.
Context Explained
8Therefore the he goat waxed very great: and when he was strong, the great horn was broken; and for it came up four notable ones toward the four winds of heaven.
9And out of one of them came forth a little horn, which waxed exceeding great, toward the south, and toward the east, and toward the pleasant land.
10And it waxed great, even to the host of heaven; and it cast down some of the host and of the stars to the ground, and stamped upon them.
11Yea, he magnified himself even to the prince of the host, and by him the daily sacrifice was taken away, and the place of his sanctuary was cast down.
12And an host was given him against the daily sacrifice by reason of transgression, and it cast down the truth to the ground; and it practised, and prospered.
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Related Cross References
Matthew 24:15
This verse refers to the abomination of desolation mentioned in Daniel.
Hebrews 10:11
This verse discusses the insufficiency of the old sacrificial system.
1 Peter 2:24
This verse emphasizes Jesus' sacrifice for our sins.
Source: Daniel 8:10