Daniel 7:25

Translations

Modern

He will speak out against the Most High and oppress the saints of the Most High, intending to change the appointed times and laws; and the saints will be given into his hand for a time, and times, and half a time.

Traditional

And 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.

Literal

And he will speak words against the Most High, and the saints of the Most High he will wear out, and he will intend to change the times and the law; they will be given into his hand for a time, and times, and half a time.

Latin

Et sermones contra Excelsum loquetur, et sanctos Altissimi conteret: et putabit quod possit mutare tempora, et leges: et tradentur in manu ejus usque ad tempus, et tempora, et dimidium temporis.

Original

Hebrew

English

He will speak out against the Most High and oppress the saints of the Most High, intending to change the appointed times and laws; and the saints will be given into his hand for a time, and times, and half a time.

Notes

Daniel 7:24–25

the ten horns are ten kings: This number might refer to ten specific individuals, or it might symbolize that this kingdom lasted through the reigns of many kings (compare Revelation 13:1).
Then another king, who is the little horn (Daniel 7:21), will defy the Most High. He will oppress the holy people by:
- speaking against the Lord,
- interfering with their worship,
- trying to force them to follow his religion, and
- constantly threatening them.
a time, and times, and half a time: The text does not clearly state the length of time. However, the period of oppression for the holy people will be limited and will come to an end suddenly and unexpectedly.

Daniel 7:19–28

Daniel requested and received more information about the fourth beast, the ten horns, and the little horn.

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 The Collapse of Culture The Little Horn The Old Realm and the New The Seventy Sets of Seven

Events

Prophecies of Danielc. 606 BC

Related verses

Daniel 12:7
And the man dressed in linen, who was above the waters of the river, raised his right hand and his left hand toward heaven, and I heard him swear by Him who lives forever, saying, “It will be for a time, and times, and half a time. When the power of the holy people has finally been shattered, all these things will be completed.”
Revelation 12:14
But the woman was given two wings of a great eagle to fly from the presence of the serpent to her place in the wilderness, where she was nourished for a time, and times, and half a time.
2 Thessalonians 2:4
He will oppose and exalt himself above every so-called god or object of worship. So he will seat himself in the temple of God, proclaiming himself to be God.
Revelation 13:5–11
The beast was given a mouth to speak arrogant and blasphemous words, and authority to act for 42 months.
Revelation 12:6
And the woman fled into the wilderness, where God had prepared a place for her to be nourished for 1,260 days.
Daniel 12:11–12
And from the time the daily sacrifice is abolished and the abomination of desolation set up, there will be 1,290 days.
Daniel 2:21
He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.
Revelation 11:2–3
But exclude the courtyard outside the temple. Do not measure it, because it has been given over to the nations, and they will trample the holy city for 42 months.
1 Timothy 4:1–3
Now the Spirit expressly states that in later times some will abandon the faith to follow deceitful spirits and the teachings of demons,
Daniel 8:24–25
His power will be great, but it will not be his own. He will cause terrible destruction and succeed in whatever he does. He will destroy the mighty men along with the holy people.
Revelation 18:24
And there was found in her the blood of prophets and saints, and of all who had been slain on the earth.
Daniel 7:20
I also wanted to know about the ten horns on its head and the other horn that came up, before which three of them fell—the horn whose appearance was more imposing than the others, with eyes and with a mouth that spoke words of arrogance.

People

LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

Glossary

Antiochus IV Apocalyptic Aramaic Beast Book of Daniel Book of Jeremiah Daniel (Person) Foreknowledge Gospel of Matthew Holy War Holy War Horn Jesus Christ, Teachings of Kingdom of God, Kingdom of Heaven Numbers and Numerology Second Book of Esdras

Topics

Blasphemy: General Scriptures Concerning Dreams: Mentioned in Scripture of Daniel Infidelity: General Scriptures Concerning The Antichrist The Roman Empire: Predictions Respecting: Origin of Papal Power In The Seasons Changing Time: Daniel's Reckoning of Time, and Times, and Half Times Vision of Daniel of the Ancient of Days

Daniel 7:25

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