Daniel 2:40
Daniel 2:40 in Multiple Translations
Finally, there will be a fourth kingdom as strong as iron; for iron shatters and crushes all things, and like iron that crushes all things, it will shatter and crush all the others.
And the fourth kingdom shall be strong as iron: forasmuch as iron breaketh in pieces and subdueth all things: and as iron that breaketh all these, shall it break in pieces and bruise.
And the fourth kingdom shall be strong as iron, forasmuch as iron breaketh in pieces and subdueth all things; and as iron that crusheth all these, shall it break in pieces and crush.
And the fourth kingdom will be strong as iron: because, as all things are broken and overcome by iron, so it will have the power of crushing and smashing down all the earth.
The fourth kingdom will be strong as iron and in the same way that iron crushes and smashes everything—it will crush and smash all others.
And the fourth kingdome shall be strong as yron: for as yron breaketh in pieces, and subdueth all things, and as yron bruiseth all these things, so shall it breake in pieces, and bruise all.
And the fourth kingdom is strong as iron, because that iron is breaking small, and making feeble, all [things], even as iron that is breaking all these, it beateth small and breaketh.
The fourth kingdom will be strong as iron, because iron breaks in pieces and subdues all things; and as iron that crushes all these, it will break in pieces and crush.
And the fourth kingdom shall be strong as iron: forasmuch as iron breaketh in pieces and subdueth all things : and as iron that breaketh all these, shall it break in pieces and bruise.
And the fourth kingdom shall be as iron. As iron breaketh into pieces, and subdueth all things, so shall that break and destroy all these.
After that kingdom ends, there will be a fourth great kingdom. The iron parts of the statue represent that kingdom. The army of that kingdom will smash the previous kingdoms, just like iron smashes everything that it strikes.
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Daniel 2:40 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/מַלְכוּ֙
רביעיה
רְבִ֣יעָאָ֔ה
תֶּהֱוֵ֥א
תַקִּיפָ֖ה
כְּ/פַרְזְלָ֑/א
כָּ/ל
קֳבֵ֗ל
דִּ֤י
פַרְזְלָ/א֙
מְהַדֵּ֤ק
וְ/חָשֵׁל֙
כֹּ֔לָּ/א
וּֽ/כְ/פַרְזְלָ֛/א
דִּֽי
מְרָעַ֥ע
כָּל
אִלֵּ֖ין
תַּדִּ֥ק
וְ/תֵרֹֽעַ
וּ/מַלְכוּ֙
malkûw
H4437
kingdom
Adj | N-fs
רביעיה
rᵉbîyʻay
H7244
fourth
Adj
רְבִ֣יעָאָ֔ה
rᵉbîyʻay
H7244
fourth
Adj
תֶּהֱוֵ֥א
hâvâʼ
H1934
to be
Adj
תַקִּיפָ֖ה
taqqîyph
H8624
strong
Adj
כְּ/פַרְזְלָ֑/א
parzel
H6523
iron
Adj | N-ms | Art
כָּ/ל
kôl
H3606
all
Adj | Conj
קֳבֵ֗ל
qᵉbêl
H6903
before
Adj
דִּ֤י
dîy
H1768
that
Adj
פַרְזְלָ/א֙
parzel
H6523
iron
Adj | Art
מְהַדֵּ֤ק
dᵉqaq
H1855
to break up
Adj
וְ/חָשֵׁל֙
chăshal
H2827
to shatter
Adj | V-Qal
כֹּ֔לָּ/א
kôl
H3606
all
Adj | Art
וּֽ/כְ/פַרְזְלָ֛/א
parzel
H6523
iron
Adj | Prep | N-ms | Art
דִּֽי
dîy
H1768
that
Adj
מְרָעַ֥ע
rᵉʻaʻ
H7490
to break
Adj
כָּל
kôl
H3606
all
Adj
אִלֵּ֖ין
ʼillêyn
H459
these
Adj
תַּדִּ֥ק
dᵉqaq
H1855
to break up
Adj
וְ/תֵרֹֽעַ
rᵉʻaʻ
H7490
to break
Adj | V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
Hebrew Word Study
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Hebrew Word Reference — Daniel 2:40
וּ/מַלְכוּ֙
malkûw
H4437
"kingdom"
Adj | N-fs
A kingdom refers to the territory or area ruled by a king, like King David's kingdom in Israel. It can also mean the reign or period of time a king is in power. The word is used in the Bible to describe royal authority and dominion.
Definition: 1) royalty, reign, kingdom 1a) royalty, kingship, kingly authority 1b) kingdom 1c) realm (of territory) 1d) reign (of time)
Usage: Occurs in 43 OT verses. KJV: kingdom, kingly, realm, reign. See also: Ezra 4:24; Daniel 5:7; Daniel 7:27.
רביעיה
rᵉbîyʻay
H7244
"fourth"
Adj
Similar to H7243, this word also means fourth, and is used in the Bible to describe something that is four-sided or divided into four parts.
Definition: fourth Aramaic of re.vi.i (רְבִיעִי "fourth" H7243)
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: fourth. See also: Daniel 2:40; Daniel 7:7; Daniel 7:23.
רְבִ֣יעָאָ֔ה
rᵉbîyʻay
H7244
"fourth"
Adj
Similar to H7243, this word also means fourth, and is used in the Bible to describe something that is four-sided or divided into four parts.
Definition: fourth Aramaic of re.vi.i (רְבִיעִי "fourth" H7243)
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: fourth. See also: Daniel 2:40; Daniel 7:7; Daniel 7:23.
תֶּהֱוֵ֥א
hâvâʼ
H1934
"to be"
Adj
Similar to H1933, this word means 'to be' or 'to exist', but with a broader range of applications, as seen in Daniel and Ezra. It can describe something coming to pass or becoming known.
Definition: 1) to come to pass, become, be 1a) (P'al) 1a1) to come to pass 1a2) to come into being, arise, become, come to be 1a2a) to let become known (with participle of knowing) 1a3) to be
Usage: Occurs in 54 OT verses. KJV: be, become, [phrase] behold, [phrase] came (to pass), [phrase] cease, [phrase] cleave, [phrase] consider, [phrase] do, [phrase] give, [phrase] have, [phrase] judge, [phrase] keep, [phrase] labour, [phrase] mingle (self), [phrase] put, [phrase] see, [phrase] seek, [phrase] set, [phrase] slay, [phrase] take heed, tremble, [phrase] walk, [phrase] would. See also: Ezra 4:12; Daniel 4:1; Daniel 7:23.
תַקִּיפָ֖ה
taqqîyph
H8624
"strong"
Adj
This Hebrew word means strong or powerful, used to describe something or someone with great might. It appears in the Bible to describe God's power and strength. In the KJV, it is translated as mighty or strong.
Definition: might, strong, mighty Aramaic of taq.qiph (תַּקִּיף "mighty" H8623)
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: mighty, strong. See also: Ezra 4:20; Daniel 2:42; Daniel 7:7.
כְּ/פַרְזְלָ֑/א
parzel
H6523
"iron"
Adj | N-ms | Art
In biblical Hebrew, this word means iron, a strong metal used for tools and weapons. It appears in the Bible as a translation from the Aramaic word 'barzel'.
Definition: iron Aramaic of bar.zel (בַּרְזֶל "iron" H1270)
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: iron. See also: Daniel 2:33; Daniel 2:45; Daniel 7:19.
כָּ/ל
kôl
H3606
"all"
Adj | Conj
The Hebrew word for all or everything, used in the Bible to describe the entirety of something, like all people or all things. It appears in Genesis and Psalms to emphasize God's power over everything. This word is often translated as 'all' or 'every' in English Bibles.
Definition: 1) all, whole, the whole 1a) the whole of, all 1b) every, any, none
Usage: Occurs in 74 OT verses. KJV: all, any, + (forasmuch) as, + be-(for this) cause, every, + no (manner, -ne), + there (where) -fore, + though, what (where, who) -soever, (the) whole. See also: Ezra 4:14; Daniel 3:29; Daniel 7:27.
קֳבֵ֗ל
qᵉbêl
H6903
"before"
Adj
This Hebrew word is used to describe something that is in front of or before something else. It can also mean because of or on account of something. The word is used in various contexts throughout the Old Testament, including in the books of Genesis and Isaiah.
Definition: subst 1) front prep 2) in front of, before, because of, in view of, by reason of, because of this, therefore conj 3) because that, inasmuch as, although, according as, before adv 4) accordingly, then
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] according to, [phrase] as, [phrase] because, before, [phrase] for this cause, [phrase] forasmuch as, [phrase] by this means, over against, by reason of, [phrase] that, [phrase] therefore, [phrase] though, [phrase] wherefore. See also: Ezra 4:14; Daniel 3:7; Daniel 6:23.
דִּ֤י
dîy
H1768
"that"
Adj
This word is used as a relative conjunction, like 'that' or 'which', to connect ideas in sentences. It appears in Genesis and Exodus to describe relationships between people and things. The KJV translates it as 'that' or 'which'.
Definition: part of relation 1) who, which, that mark of genitive 2) that of, which belongs to, that conj 3) that, because
Usage: Occurs in 186 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] as, but, for(-asmuch [phrase]), [phrase] now, of, seeing, than, that, therefore, until, [phrase] what (-soever), when, which, whom, whose. See also: Ezra 4:9; Daniel 3:7; Jeremiah 10:11.
פַרְזְלָ/א֙
parzel
H6523
"iron"
Adj | Art
In biblical Hebrew, this word means iron, a strong metal used for tools and weapons. It appears in the Bible as a translation from the Aramaic word 'barzel'.
Definition: iron Aramaic of bar.zel (בַּרְזֶל "iron" H1270)
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: iron. See also: Daniel 2:33; Daniel 2:45; Daniel 7:19.
מְהַדֵּ֤ק
dᵉqaq
H1855
"to break up"
Adj
Means to break something into pieces, like shattering an object or crushing it into fragments, used in the Bible to describe destruction or chaos.
Definition: 1) to break into pieces, fall into pieces, be shattered 1a) (P'al) to be shattered 1b) (Aphel) to break into pieces
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: break to pieces. See also: Daniel 2:34; Daniel 2:45; Daniel 7:23.
וְ/חָשֵׁל֙
chăshal
H2827
"to shatter"
Adj | V-Qal
This word means to break or shatter something, like a fragile vase. It is used in the book of Daniel to describe a powerful king who could shatter his enemies. The word is also used in the book of Jeremiah to describe a time of destruction.
Definition: (P'al) to subdue, crush, shatter Aramaic of cha.shal (חָשַׁל "be feeble" H2826)
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: subdue. See also: Daniel 2:40.
כֹּ֔לָּ/א
kôl
H3606
"all"
Adj | Art
The Hebrew word for all or everything, used in the Bible to describe the entirety of something, like all people or all things. It appears in Genesis and Psalms to emphasize God's power over everything. This word is often translated as 'all' or 'every' in English Bibles.
Definition: 1) all, whole, the whole 1a) the whole of, all 1b) every, any, none
Usage: Occurs in 74 OT verses. KJV: all, any, + (forasmuch) as, + be-(for this) cause, every, + no (manner, -ne), + there (where) -fore, + though, what (where, who) -soever, (the) whole. See also: Ezra 4:14; Daniel 3:29; Daniel 7:27.
וּֽ/כְ/פַרְזְלָ֛/א
parzel
H6523
"iron"
Adj | Prep | N-ms | Art
In biblical Hebrew, this word means iron, a strong metal used for tools and weapons. It appears in the Bible as a translation from the Aramaic word 'barzel'.
Definition: iron Aramaic of bar.zel (בַּרְזֶל "iron" H1270)
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: iron. See also: Daniel 2:33; Daniel 2:45; Daniel 7:19.
דִּֽי
dîy
H1768
"that"
Adj
This word is used as a relative conjunction, like 'that' or 'which', to connect ideas in sentences. It appears in Genesis and Exodus to describe relationships between people and things. The KJV translates it as 'that' or 'which'.
Definition: part of relation 1) who, which, that mark of genitive 2) that of, which belongs to, that conj 3) that, because
Usage: Occurs in 186 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] as, but, for(-asmuch [phrase]), [phrase] now, of, seeing, than, that, therefore, until, [phrase] what (-soever), when, which, whom, whose. See also: Ezra 4:9; Daniel 3:7; Jeremiah 10:11.
מְרָעַ֥ע
rᵉʻaʻ
H7490
"to break"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to break or spoil something, making it useless or bad. It's used in various contexts, including physical and moral harm. This word is found in the book of Psalms and Proverbs.
Definition: (P'al) to crush, break, shatter Aramaic of ra.a (רָעַע "to shatter" H7489B)
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: break, bruise. See also: Daniel 2:40.
כָּל
kôl
H3606
"all"
Adj
The Hebrew word for all or everything, used in the Bible to describe the entirety of something, like all people or all things. It appears in Genesis and Psalms to emphasize God's power over everything. This word is often translated as 'all' or 'every' in English Bibles.
Definition: 1) all, whole, the whole 1a) the whole of, all 1b) every, any, none
Usage: Occurs in 74 OT verses. KJV: all, any, + (forasmuch) as, + be-(for this) cause, every, + no (manner, -ne), + there (where) -fore, + though, what (where, who) -soever, (the) whole. See also: Ezra 4:14; Daniel 3:29; Daniel 7:27.
אִלֵּ֖ין
ʼillêyn
H459
"these"
Adj
This Aramaic word means these or those, used to point out specific people or things. It is similar to the Hebrew word for these. The KJV translates it as the or these.
Definition: these, those Aramaic of el (אֵל "these" H0411)
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: the, these. See also: Daniel 2:40; Daniel 6:3; Daniel 7:17.
תַּדִּ֥ק
dᵉqaq
H1855
"to break up"
Adj
Means to break something into pieces, like shattering an object or crushing it into fragments, used in the Bible to describe destruction or chaos.
Definition: 1) to break into pieces, fall into pieces, be shattered 1a) (P'al) to be shattered 1b) (Aphel) to break into pieces
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: break to pieces. See also: Daniel 2:34; Daniel 2:45; Daniel 7:23.
וְ/תֵרֹֽעַ
rᵉʻaʻ
H7490
"to break"
Adj | V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to break or spoil something, making it useless or bad. It's used in various contexts, including physical and moral harm. This word is found in the book of Psalms and Proverbs.
Definition: (P'al) to crush, break, shatter Aramaic of ra.a (רָעַע "to shatter" H7489B)
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: break, bruise. See also: Daniel 2:40.
Study Notes — Daniel 2:40
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- Daniel 2:40 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Daniel 2:40
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 2:40
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 2:40
- Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 2:40
- Ellicott's Commentary on Daniel 2:40
- Cambridge Bible on Daniel 2:40
- Barnes' Notes on Daniel 2:40
- Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 2:40
- Sermons on Daniel 2:40
Context — Daniel Interprets the Dream
38Wherever the sons of men or beasts of the field or birds of the air dwell, He has given them into your hand and has made you ruler over them all. You are that head of gold.
39But after you, there will arise another kingdom, inferior to yours. Next, a third kingdom, one of bronze, will rule the whole earth.
40Finally, there will be a fourth kingdom as strong as iron; for iron shatters and crushes all things, and like iron that crushes all things, it will shatter and crush all the others.
41And just as you saw that the feet and toes were made partly of fired clay and partly of iron, so this will be a divided kingdom, yet some of the strength of iron will be in it—just as you saw the iron mixed with clay. 42And as the toes of the feet were partly iron and partly clay, so this kingdom will be partly strong and partly brittle.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daniel 7:7 | After this, as I watched in my vision in the night, suddenly a fourth beast appeared, and it was terrifying—dreadful and extremely strong—with large iron teeth. It devoured and crushed; then it trampled underfoot whatever was left. It was different from all the beasts before it, and it had ten horns. |
| 2 | Daniel 7:19–26 | Then I wanted to know the true meaning of the fourth beast, which was different from all the others—extremely terrifying—devouring and crushing with iron teeth and bronze claws, then trampling underfoot whatever was left. 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. As I watched, this horn was waging war against the saints and prevailing against them, 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. This is what he said: ‘The fourth beast is a fourth kingdom that will appear on the earth, different from all the other kingdoms, and it will devour the whole earth, trample it down, and crush it. And the ten horns are ten kings who will rise from this kingdom. After them another king, different from the earlier ones, will rise and subdue three kings. 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. But the court will convene, and his dominion will be taken away and completely destroyed forever. |
| 3 | Daniel 11:36–45 | Then the king will do as he pleases and will exalt and magnify himself above every god, and he will speak monstrous things against the God of gods. He will be successful until the time of wrath is completed, for what has been decreed must be accomplished. He will show no regard for the gods of his fathers, nor for the one desired by women, nor for any other god, because he will magnify himself above them all. And in their place, he will honor a god of fortresses—a god his fathers did not know—with gold, silver, precious stones, and riches. He will attack the strongest fortresses with the help of a foreign god and will greatly honor those who acknowledge him, making them rulers over many and distributing the land for a price. At the time of the end, the king of the South will engage him in battle, but the king of the North will storm out against him with chariots, horsemen, and many ships, invading many countries and sweeping through them like a flood. He will also invade the Beautiful Land, and many countries will fall. But these will be delivered from his hand: Edom, Moab, and the leaders of the Ammonites. He will extend his power over many countries, and not even the land of Egypt will escape. He will gain control of the treasures of gold and silver and over all the riches of Egypt, and the Libyans and Cushites will also submit to him. But news from the east and the north will alarm him, and he will go out with great fury to destroy many and devote them to destruction. He will pitch his royal tents between the sea and the beautiful holy mountain, but he will meet his end with no one to help him. |
| 4 | Daniel 8:24 | 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. |
| 5 | Jeremiah 15:12 | Can anyone smash iron— iron from the north—or bronze? |
| 6 | John 11:48 | If we let Him go on like this, everyone will believe in Him, and then the Romans will come and take away both our place and our nation.” |
| 7 | Daniel 9:26 | Then after the sixty-two weeks the Messiah will be cut off and will have nothing. Then the people of the prince who is to come will destroy the city and the sanctuary. The end will come like a flood, and until the end there will be war; desolations have been decreed. |
| 8 | Daniel 2:33 | its legs were iron, and its feet were part iron and part clay. |
| 9 | Amos 1:3 | This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of Damascus, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because they threshed Gilead with sledges of iron. |
Daniel 2:40 Summary
The fourth kingdom in Daniel 2:40 is a powerful and dominant empire that will rise to power, but it will ultimately be crushed by the kingdom of God. This kingdom is described as being as strong as iron, which represents its ability to shatter and crush all things. As we see the strength and power of this kingdom at work in the world, we can take comfort in the knowledge that God is still in control, as seen in Psalm 103:19, and that His kingdom will ultimately prevail, as described in Revelation 11:15. By trusting in God's sovereignty and control, we can stand firm against the influence of the fourth kingdom and live in hope of the eternal kingdom of God, as encouraged in 1 Corinthians 15:57-58.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fourth kingdom mentioned in Daniel 2:40?
The fourth kingdom in Daniel 2:40 is described as being as strong as iron, indicating a powerful and dominant empire, much like the Roman Empire described in Daniel 7:7-8 and reinforced in Daniel 7:23-24.
Why is iron used to describe this kingdom?
Iron is used to describe the fourth kingdom because of its strength and ability to shatter and crush all things, as seen in Daniel 2:40, much like the description of God's judgment in Psalm 2:9, where He will rule the nations with an iron scepter.
Is the fourth kingdom still in the future or has it already come to pass?
The timing of the fourth kingdom is a subject of interpretation, but based on the context of Daniel 2:40 and the description of the kingdoms in Daniel 2:36-45, it is believed by many to refer to a future empire that will rise to power before the return of Jesus Christ, as described in Daniel 7:13-14 and Revelation 19:11-16.
How does the fourth kingdom relate to the kingdom of God?
The fourth kingdom, as described in Daniel 2:40, is a worldly power that will ultimately be crushed by the kingdom of God, as described in Daniel 2:44-45, where it is written that the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed, referencing the eternal kingdom of God in 1 Corinthians 15:24-25.
Reflection Questions
- What does the image of iron shattering and crushing all things reveal about the nature of this fourth kingdom, and how can I apply this understanding to my own life and circumstances?
- In what ways can I see the strength and power of the fourth kingdom at work in the world today, and how can I stand firm against its influence in my own life, as encouraged in Ephesians 6:10-18?
- How does the description of the fourth kingdom in Daniel 2:40 relate to the broader theme of God's sovereignty and control over human history, as seen in Isaiah 46:10 and Romans 11:36?
- What hope can I find in the knowledge that the fourth kingdom will ultimately be crushed by the kingdom of God, and how can I live in light of this hope, as described in 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18?
Gill's Exposition on Daniel 2:40
And the fourth kingdom shall be strong as iron,.... This is not the kingdom of the Lagidae and Seleucidae, the successors of Alexander, as some have thought; for these are designed by the thighs in
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 2:40
And the fourth kingdom shall be strong as iron: forasmuch as iron breaketh in pieces and subdueth all things: and as iron that breaketh all these, shall it break in pieces and bruise. The fourth kingdom shall be strong as iron.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 2:40
The fourth kingdom is the kingdom of the Romans; and was to last not only to Christ’ s first coming, but under antichrist to his second coming, but still going down as to pagan worship, and at last to antichristian and papal power; for in Daniel tells the king that God made known to him that should be in the latter days; therefore he intended a general history to the end of the world, Daniel 7, latter end; and Daniel 11, Daniel 12. It shall break in pieces and bruise: this did break in pieces all other kingdoms, being too strong for them, and was never in subjection to any, but brought all in subjection to it, till the stone fell upon it, of which afterward.
Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 2:40
Daniel 2:40 And the fourth kingdom shall be strong as iron: forasmuch as iron breaketh in pieces and subdueth all [things]: and as iron that breaketh all these, shall it break in pieces and bruise.Ver. 40. And the fourth kingdom shall be strong as iron,] i.e., The Roman kingdom, fitly compared to iron for hardness and hardiness. The two legs do note the division of the kingdom into the empire of the east and the empire of the west, first begun by Anthony and Augustus Caesar 40 B.C., afterwards established by Constantine, A.D. 330, and again more perfectly by Theodosius, A.D. 395. And as iron that breaketh all these.] Of the Roman greatness much is written by many authors, how they subdued and kept under other potent nations by their legions quartered among them, and by their publicans exacting tribute of them. Hard and heavy to purge and perfect the Church. - Parker, ib. Orbem iam totum victor Romanus habebat. - Pet. Arb.
Ellicott's Commentary on Daniel 2:40
(40) And the fourth.—It should be observed that the description of this kingdom is much fuller than those of the preceding empires. The same fact will be remarked in the later visions (Daniel 7:7-8; Daniel 7:19-20). Breaketh all things.—Remembering that the comparison is between iron and the fourth empire, this portion of the vision implies that the Roman empire, which is here intended (see Exc. E), will crush out all traces that remain of preceding empires, just as iron is capable of breaking gold, silver, or copper. Of the second and third empires, each borrowed something from that which preceded it. The fourth empire introduces a new system, and a new civilisation.
Cambridge Bible on Daniel 2:40
40. The fourth kingdom, the formidable crushing power of which is compared to iron. The allusion is to the Macedonian empire, founded by Alexander the Great. subdueth] or beateth down: in Syr. the word used means to forge a metal. breaketh all these … and bruise] crusheth all these … and crush (R.V.).
Barnes' Notes on Daniel 2:40
And the fourth kingdom - Represented in the image by the legs of iron, and the feet “part of iron, and part of clay,” Daniel 2:33. The first question which arises here is, what kingdom is referred to by this?
Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 2:40
40. This was true of the Syrian kingdom especially in its treatment of the Jews.
Sermons on Daniel 2:40
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Discerning the Signs of the Times - Part One by Ian Paisley | Ian Paisley preaches about the concept of time as the divide between two eternities, emphasizing how time is a subtle yet insatiable plunderer that steals the world from us and us |
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Advent Sermons on Antichrist by J.H. Newman | John Henry Newman preaches about the prophecies concerning Rome and Antichrist, highlighting the historical fulfilment and potential future events. He discusses the symbolic repres |
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Day 255, Revelation 17 by David Servant | David Servant delves into the mysterious symbolism of the great harlot in Revelation, often associated with the city of Rome and the Roman Catholic Church, depicted as spiritually |
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(Common Market) the Time of Thr Toes Appearing by Willie Mullan | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the power and authority of the word of God, stating that it will ultimately rule the world. He highlights the importance of getting everyone |
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The Kingdom of Greece by John F. Walvoord | John F. Walvoord delves into the prophecy of Daniel, focusing on the rise and conquests of the Grecian Empire under Alexander the Great. The accuracy of Daniel's prophecies regardi |
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The King of the North by John F. Walvoord | John F. Walvoord preaches about the prophetic significance of the great world conflict predicted in the Scriptures, involving a revived Roman Empire, a ten-nation confederacy, and |
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2 Peter 2:18 by John Gill | John Gill emphasizes the dangers posed by false teachers who use grandiose and empty rhetoric to mislead believers. He explains that these individuals boast of their knowledge and |