Daniel 7:9

Translations

Modern

As I continued to watch, thrones were set in place, and the Ancient of Days took His seat. His clothing was white as snow, and the hair of His head was like pure wool. His throne was flaming with fire, and its wheels were all ablaze.

Traditional

I beheld till the thrones were cast down, and the Ancient of days did sit, whose garment was white as snow, and the hair of his head like the pure wool: his throne was like the fiery flame, and his wheels as burning fire.

Literal

I was looking, until that thrones were set in place, and the Ancient of Days took His seat. His garment was white as snow, and the hair of His head was was like pure wool. His throne was as flames of fire, and its wheels were burning fire;

Latin

Aspiciebam donec throni positi sunt, et antiquus dierum sedit. Vestimentum ejus candidum quasi nix, et capilli capitis ejus quasi lana munda: thronus ejus flammæ ignis: rotæ ejus ignis accensus.

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English

As I continued to watch, thrones were set in place, and the Ancient of Days took His seat. His clothing was white as snow, and the hair of His head was like pure wool. His throne was flaming with fire, and its wheels were all ablaze.

Notes

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

Revelation 1:14
The hair of His head was white like wool, as white as snow, and His eyes were like a blazing fire.
Mark 9:3
His clothes became radiantly white, brighter than any launderer on earth could bleach them.
Daniel 7:13
In my vision in the night I continued to watch, and I saw One like the Son of Man coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into His presence.
Matthew 17:2
There He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light.
Daniel 7:22
…until the Ancient of Days arrived and pronounced judgment in favor of the saints of the Most High, and the time came for them to possess the kingdom.
Revelation 19:18–20:4
…so that you may eat the flesh of kings and commanders and mighty men, of horses and riders, of everyone slave and free, small and great.”
Micah 5:2
But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come forth for Me One to be ruler over Israel—One whose origins are of old, from the days of eternity.
2 Thessalonians 1:7–8
…and to grant relief to you who are oppressed and to us as well. This will take place when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels
Ezekiel 1:13–21
In the midst of the living creatures was the appearance of glowing coals of fire, or of torches. Fire moved back and forth between the living creatures; it was bright, and lightning flashed out of it.
Ezekiel 10:2–7
And the LORD said to the man clothed in linen, “Go inside the wheelwork beneath the cherubim. Fill your hands with burning coals from among the cherubim and scatter them over the city.” And as I watched, he went in.
Psalm 90:2
Before the mountains were born or You brought forth the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting You are God.
Isaiah 9:6
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Glossary

Ancient of Days, Ancient One Apocalyptic Aramaic Beast Book of Daniel Book of Jeremiah Daniel (Person) Day Foreknowledge Gospel of Matthew Holy War Holy War Horn Jesus Christ, Teachings of Kingdom of God, Kingdom of Heaven Minerals and Metals Second Book of Esdras Sheep Throne White Wool

Topics

Ancient of Days: An Appellate of Jehovah Colors: Scriptures Employing the Symbol Dreams: Mentioned in Scripture of Daniel God: Judge, and his Justice Horn: Symbolical Jesus, the Christ: Unclassified Prophecies Concerning the Kingdom of Judgment: The General Nation: Chastised The Color White The Hair: White or Gray: An Emblem of Wisdom Vision of Daniel of the Ancient of Days

Daniel 7:9

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