7:1 Earlier, during the first year of King Belshazzar's reign in Babylon, Daniel had a dream and saw visions as he lay in his bed. He wrote the dream down, and this is what he saw.
The NLT Book of Daniel , Chapter 7 , Verse 1 , Earlier, during the first year of King Belshazzar's reign in Babylon, Daniel had a dream and saw visions as he lay in his bed. He wrote the dream down, and this is what he saw.
7:2 In my vision that night, I, Daniel, saw a great storm churning the surface of a great sea, with strong winds blowing from every direction.
The NLT Book of Daniel , Chapter 7 , Verse 2 , In my vision that night, I, Daniel, saw a great storm churning the surface of a great sea, with strong winds blowing from every direction.
7:3 Then four huge beasts came up out of the water, each different from the others.
The NLT Book of Daniel , Chapter 7 , Verse 3 , Then four huge beasts came up out of the water, each different from the others.
7:4 The first beast was like a lion with eagles' wings. As I watched, its wings were pulled off, and it was left standing with its two hind feet on the ground, like a human being. And a human mind was given to it.
The NLT Book of Daniel , Chapter 7 , Verse 4 , The first beast was like a lion with eagles' wings. As I watched, its wings were pulled off, and it was left standing with its two hind feet on the ground, like a human being. And a human mind was given to it.
7:5 Then I saw a second beast, and it looked like a bear. It was rearing up on one side, and it had three ribs in its mouth between its teeth. And I heard a voice saying to it, 'Get up! Devour many people!'
The NLT Book of Daniel , Chapter 7 , Verse 5 , Then I saw a second beast, and it looked like a bear. It was rearing up on one side, and it had three ribs in its mouth between its teeth. And I heard a voice saying to it, 'Get up! Devour many people!'
7:6 Then the third of these strange beasts appeared, and it looked like a leopard. It had four wings like birds' wings on its back, and it had four heads. Great authority was given to this beast.
The NLT Book of Daniel , Chapter 7 , Verse 6 , Then the third of these strange beasts appeared, and it looked like a leopard. It had four wings like birds' wings on its back, and it had four heads. Great authority was given to this beast.
7:7 Then in my vision that night, I saw a fourth beast, terrifying, dreadful, and very strong. It devoured and crushed its victims with huge iron teeth and trampled what was left beneath its feet. It was different from any of the other beasts, and it had ten horns.
The NLT Book of Daniel , Chapter 7 , Verse 7 , Then in my vision that night, I saw a fourth beast, terrifying, dreadful, and very strong. It devoured and crushed its victims with huge iron teeth and trampled what was left beneath its feet. It was different from any of the other beasts, and it had ten horns.
7:8 As I was looking at the horns, suddenly another small horn appeared among them. Three of the first horns were wrenched out, roots and all, to make room for it. This little horn had eyes like human eyes and a mouth that was boasting arrogantly.
The NLT Book of Daniel , Chapter 7 , Verse 8 , As I was looking at the horns, suddenly another small horn appeared among them. Three of the first horns were wrenched out, roots and all, to make room for it. This little horn had eyes like human eyes and a mouth that was boasting arrogantly.
7:9 I watched as thrones were put in place and the Ancient One sat down to judge. His clothing was as white as snow, his hair like whitest wool. He sat on a fiery throne with wheels of blazing fire,
The NLT Book of Daniel , Chapter 7 , Verse 9 , I watched as thrones were put in place and the Ancient One sat down to judge. His clothing was as white as snow, his hair like whitest wool. He sat on a fiery throne with wheels of blazing fire,
7:10 and a river of fire flowed from his presence. Millions of angels ministered to him, and a hundred million stood to attend him. Then the court began its session, and the books were opened.
The NLT Book of Daniel , Chapter 7 , Verse 10 , and a river of fire flowed from his presence. Millions of angels ministered to him, and a hundred million stood to attend him. Then the court began its session, and the books were opened.
7:11 I continued to watch because I could hear the little horn's boastful speech. I kept watching until the fourth beast was killed and its body was destroyed by fire.
The NLT Book of Daniel , Chapter 7 , Verse 11 , I continued to watch because I could hear the little horn's boastful speech. I kept watching until the fourth beast was killed and its body was destroyed by fire.
7:12 As for the other three beasts, their authority was taken from them, but they were allowed to live for a while longer.
The NLT Book of Daniel , Chapter 7 , Verse 12 , As for the other three beasts, their authority was taken from them, but they were allowed to live for a while longer.
7:13 As my vision continued that night, I saw someone who looked like a man coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient One and was led into his presence.
The NLT Book of Daniel , Chapter 7 , Verse 13 , As my vision continued that night, I saw someone who looked like a man coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient One and was led into his presence.
7:14 He was given authority, honor, and royal power over all the nations of the world, so that people of every race and nation and language would obey him. His rule is eternal--it will never end. His kingdom will never be destroyed.
The NLT Book of Daniel , Chapter 7 , Verse 14 , He was given authority, honor, and royal power over all the nations of the world, so that people of every race and nation and language would obey him. His rule is eternal--it will never end. His kingdom will never be destroyed.
7:15 I, Daniel, was troubled by all I had seen, and my visions terrified me.
The NLT Book of Daniel , Chapter 7 , Verse 15 , I, Daniel, was troubled by all I had seen, and my visions terrified me.
7:16 So I approached one of those standing beside the throne and asked him what it all meant. He explained it to me like this:
The NLT Book of Daniel , Chapter 7 , Verse 16 , So I approached one of those standing beside the throne and asked him what it all meant. He explained it to me like this:
7:17 'These four huge beasts represent four kingdoms that will arise from the earth.
The NLT Book of Daniel , Chapter 7 , Verse 17 , 'These four huge beasts represent four kingdoms that will arise from the earth.
7:18 But in the end, the holy people of the Most High will be given the kingdom, and they will rule forever and ever.'
The NLT Book of Daniel , Chapter 7 , Verse 18 , But in the end, the holy people of the Most High will be given the kingdom, and they will rule forever and ever.'
7:19 Then I wanted to know the true meaning of the fourth beast, the one so different from the others and so terrifying. It devoured and crushed its victims with iron teeth and bronze claws, and it trampled what was left beneath its feet.
The NLT Book of Daniel , Chapter 7 , Verse 19 , Then I wanted to know the true meaning of the fourth beast, the one so different from the others and so terrifying. It devoured and crushed its victims with iron teeth and bronze claws, and it trampled what was left beneath its feet.
7:20 I also asked about the ten horns on the fourth beast's head and the little horn that came up afterward and destroyed three of the other horns. This was the horn that seemed greater than the others and had human eyes and a mouth that was boasting arrogantly.
The NLT Book of Daniel , Chapter 7 , Verse 20 , I also asked about the ten horns on the fourth beast's head and the little horn that came up afterward and destroyed three of the other horns. This was the horn that seemed greater than the others and had human eyes and a mouth that was boasting arrogantly.
7:21 As I watched, this horn was waging war against the holy people and was defeating them,
The NLT Book of Daniel , Chapter 7 , Verse 21 , As I watched, this horn was waging war against the holy people and was defeating them,
7:22 until the Ancient One came and judged in favor of the holy people of the Most High. Then the time arrived for the holy people to take over the kingdom.
The NLT Book of Daniel , Chapter 7 , Verse 22 , until the Ancient One came and judged in favor of the holy people of the Most High. Then the time arrived for the holy people to take over the kingdom.
7:23 Then he said to me, 'This fourth beast is the fourth world power that will rule the earth. It will be different from all the others. It will devour the whole world, trampling everything in its path.
The NLT Book of Daniel , Chapter 7 , Verse 23 , Then he said to me, 'This fourth beast is the fourth world power that will rule the earth. It will be different from all the others. It will devour the whole world, trampling everything in its path.
7:24 Its ten horns are ten kings that will rule that empire. Then another king will arise, different from the other ten, who will subdue three of them.
The NLT Book of Daniel , Chapter 7 , Verse 24 , Its ten horns are ten kings that will rule that empire. Then another king will arise, different from the other ten, who will subdue three of them.
7:25 He will defy the Most High and wear down the holy people of the Most High. He will try to change their sacred festivals and laws, and they will be placed under his control for a time, times, and half a time.
The NLT Book of Daniel , Chapter 7 , Verse 25 , He will defy the Most High and wear down the holy people of the Most High. He will try to change their sacred festivals and laws, and they will be placed under his control for a time, times, and half a time.
7:26 'But then the court will pass judgment, and all his power will be taken away and completely destroyed.
The NLT Book of Daniel , Chapter 7 , Verse 26 , 'But then the court will pass judgment, and all his power will be taken away and completely destroyed.
7:27 Then the sovereignty, power, and greatness of all the kingdoms under heaven will be given to the holy people of the Most High. They will rule forever, and all rulers will serve and obey them.'
The NLT Book of Daniel , Chapter 7 , Verse 27 , Then the sovereignty, power, and greatness of all the kingdoms under heaven will be given to the holy people of the Most High. They will rule forever, and all rulers will serve and obey them.'
7:28 That was the end of the vision. I, Daniel, was terrified by my thoughts and my face was pale with fear, but I kept these things to myself.
The NLT Book of Daniel , Chapter 7 , Verse 28 , That was the end of the vision. I, Daniel, was terrified by my thoughts and my face was pale with fear, but I kept these things to myself.
