Translations
Modern
Thus ends the matter. As for me, Daniel, my thoughts troubled me greatly, and my face turned pale. But I kept the matter to myself.”
Traditional
Hitherto 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.
Literal
Even to this is end the of the matter. I, Daniel, my thoughts greatly troubled me, and my countenance changed about me, and I kept the matter in my heart.”
Latin
Hucusque finis verbi. Ego Daniel multum cogitationibus meis conturbabar, et facies mea mutata est in me: verbum autem in corde meo conservavi.
Original
Hebrew
English
Thus ends the matter. As for me, Daniel, my thoughts troubled me greatly, and my face turned pale. But I kept the matter to myself.”
Notes
Daniel requested and received more information about the fourth beast, the ten horns, and the little horn.
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).
Events
- Prophecies of Danielc. 606 BC
People
Daniel: Prophet in Babylon, known for wisdom and visions
Glossary
Apocalyptic Aramaic Beast Book of Daniel Book of Jeremiah Color Daniel (Person) Foreknowledge Gospel of Matthew Holy War Holy War Horn Jesus Christ, Teachings of Kingdom of God, Kingdom of Heaven Second Book of Esdras
Topics
Dreams: Mentioned in Scripture of Daniel Prophets: Sometimes Received Divine Communications and Uttered