Daniel 7:10

Translations

Modern

A river of fire was flowing, coming out from His presence. Thousands upon thousands attended Him, and myriads upon myriads stood before Him. The court was convened, and the books were opened.

Traditional

A fiery stream issued and came forth from before him: thousand thousands ministered unto him, and ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him: the judgment was set, and the books were opened.

Literal

A river of fire was flowing and coming forth from before Him. A thousand thousands ministered to Him, and myriads upon myriads stood before Him; the judgment was seated, and books were opened.

Latin

Fluvius igneus rapidusque egrediebatur a facie ejus. Millia millium ministrabant ei, et decies millies centena millia assistebant ei: judicium sedit, et libri aperti sunt.

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English

A river of fire was flowing, coming out from His presence. Thousands upon thousands attended Him, and myriads upon myriads stood before Him. The court was convened, and the books were opened.

Notes

Daniel 7:10

Together, the millions and many millions suggest numbers beyond what can be counted.
the books: God keeps records and uses them as the basis for his judgment (see Daniel 10:21; 12:1; Exodus 32:32; Psalms 69:28; 139:16; Malachi 3:16; Philippians 4:3; Revelation 20:12, 15; 21:27).

Daniel 7:9–10

The kingdoms of the world are represented by fierce animals. The kingdom of God is represented by a divine-human figure (also in Daniel 7:13–14) and by holy people.
the Ancient One: This name refers to God, who existed before all nations and peoples.
White hair and clothing symbolize wisdom and purity. The river of fire represents God’s purifying presence.

Daniel 7:1–28

This chapter includes a frightening vision (Daniel 7:2–14) and its explanation (7:17–27). The order of kingdoms reminds us of Nebuchadnezzar’s dream about forty-five years earlier (Daniel 2:1–45).

Theme notes and profiles

Daniel Apocalyptic Literature Four World Empires God’s Promised Kingdom Resurrection in the Old Testament The Collapse of Culture The Old Realm and the New

Events

Prophecies of Danielc. 606 BC

Related verses

Isaiah 30:27
Behold, the Name of the LORD comes from afar, with burning anger and dense smoke. His lips are full of fury, and His tongue is like a consuming fire.
Deuteronomy 33:2
He said: “The LORD came from Sinai and dawned upon us from Seir; He shone forth from Mount Paran and came with myriads of holy ones, with flaming fire at His right hand.
Revelation 20:11–15
Then I saw a great white throne and the One seated on it. Earth and heaven fled from His presence, and no place was found for them.
Psalm 50:3
Our God approaches and will not be silent! Consuming fire precedes Him, and a tempest rages around Him.
Revelation 5:11
Then I looked, and I heard the voices of many angels encircling the throne, and the living creatures and the elders. And their number was myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands.
1 Kings 22:19
Micaiah continued, “Therefore hear the word of the LORD: I saw the LORD sitting on His throne, and all the host of heaven standing by Him on His right and on His left.
Nahum 1:5–6
The mountains quake before Him, and the hills melt away; the earth trembles at His presence—the world and all its dwellers.
Jude 1:14
Enoch, the seventh from Adam, also prophesied about them: “Behold, the Lord is coming with myriads of His holy ones
Psalm 97:2–3
Clouds and darkness surround Him; righteousness and justice are His throne’s foundation.
Psalm 68:17
The chariots of God are tens of thousands—thousands of thousands are they; the Lord is in His sanctuary as He was at Sinai.
Matthew 25:31
When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the angels with Him, He will sit on His glorious throne.
Psalm 96:11–13
Let the heavens be glad and the earth rejoice; let the sea resound, and all that fills it.

Glossary

Ancient of Days, Ancient One Apocalyptic Aramaic Baptism of the Spirit Beast Book of Daniel Book of Jeremiah Book of Life Daniel (Person) Day Foreknowledge Gehenna Gospel of Matthew Holy War Holy War Horn Jesus Christ, Teachings of Kingdom of God, Kingdom of Heaven Lake of Fire Minerals and Metals Second Book of Esdras Throne

Topics

Angel (A Spirit): Ministrant to the Righteous Books: Memorials of Conversation and Conduct of Men Dreams: Mentioned in Scripture of Daniel Fire: Christ Shall Appear In God: Judge, and his Justice Horn: Symbolical Jesus, the Christ: Unclassified Prophecies Concerning the Kingdom of Judgment: The General Nation: Chastised The Judgment: The Books Shall be Opened At Vision of Daniel of the Ancient of Days

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