Daniel 7:14

Daniel 7:14 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

And He was given dominion, glory, and kingship, that the people of every nation and language should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed.

King James Version KJV

And there was given him dominion, and glory, and a kingdom, that all people, nations, and languages, should serve him: his dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed.

American Standard Version ASV

And there was given him dominion, and glory, and a kingdom, that all the peoples, nations, and languages should serve him: his dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed.

Bible in Basic English BBE

And to him was given authority and glory and a kingdom; and all peoples, nations, and languages were his servants: his authority is an eternal authority which will not come to an end, and his kingdom is one which will not come to destruction.

Free Bible Version FBV

He was given authority, glory, and the power to rule over all people, the different nations and languages, so they would all worship him. His rule is everlasting—it will never cease, and his kingdom will never be destroyed.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

And he gaue him dominion, and honour, and a kingdome, that all people, nations and languages should serue him: his dominion is an euerlasting dominion, which shall neuer bee taken away: and his kingdome shall neuer be destroyed.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

And to him is given dominion, and glory, and a kingdom, and all peoples, nations, and languages do serve him, his dominion [is] a dominion age-during, that passeth not away, and his kingdom that which is not destroyed.

World English Bible WEB

Dominion was given him, and glory, and a kingdom, that all the peoples, nations, and languages should serve him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion, which will not pass away, and his kingdom one that will not be destroyed.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And he gave him power, and glory, and a kingdom: and all peoples, tribes and tongues shall serve him: his power is an everlasting power that shall not be taken away: and his kingdom that shall not be destroyed.

Translation for Translators T4T

He was honored and given great authority to rule over all the nations in the world, in order that people from every people-group and every nation, people from all language groups, would worship/serve him. He will rule forever; he will never stop ruling. The kingdom that he rules will never be destroyed.

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Daniel 7:14 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וְ/לֵ֨/הּ יְהִ֤יב שָׁלְטָן֙ וִ/יקָ֣ר וּ/מַלְכ֔וּ וְ/כֹ֣ל עַֽמְמַיָּ֗/א אֻמַיָּ֛/א וְ/לִשָּׁנַיָּ֖/א לֵ֣/הּ יִפְלְח֑וּן שָׁלְטָנֵ֞/הּ שָׁלְטָ֤ן עָלַם֙ דִּֽי לָ֣א יֶעְדֵּ֔ה וּ/מַלְכוּתֵ֖/הּ דִּי לָ֥א תִתְחַבַּֽל

וְ/לֵ֨/הּ Adj | Prep | Suff

יְהִ֤יב yᵉhab H3052 to give Adj

שָׁלְטָן֙ sholṭân H7985 dominion Adj

וִ/יקָ֣ר yᵉqâr H3367 honor Adj | N-ms

וּ/מַלְכ֔וּ malkûw H4437 kingdom Adj | N-fs

וְ/כֹ֣ל kôl H3606 all Adj | N-ms

עַֽמְמַיָּ֗/א ʻam H5972 people Adj | Art

אֻמַיָּ֛/א ʼummâh H524 people Adj | Art

וְ/לִשָּׁנַיָּ֖/א lishshân H3961 tongue Adj | N-mp | Art

לֵ֣/הּ Adj | Suff

יִפְלְח֑וּן pᵉlach H6399 to serve Adj

שָׁלְטָנֵ֞/הּ sholṭân H7985 dominion Adj | Suff

שָׁלְטָ֤ן sholṭân H7985 dominion Adj

עָלַם֙ ʻâlam H5957 perpetuity Adj

דִּֽי dîy H1768 that Adj

לָ֣א lâʼ H3809 not Adj

יֶעְדֵּ֔ה ʻădâʼ H5709 to pass on/over/away Adj

וּ/מַלְכוּתֵ֖/הּ malkûw H4437 kingdom Adj | N-fs | Suff

דִּי dîy H1768 that Adj

לָ֥א lâʼ H3809 not Adj

תִתְחַבַּֽל chăbal H2255 to destroy Adj

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Hebrew Word Reference — Daniel 7:14

וְ/לֵ֨/הּ "" Adj | Prep | Suff

יְהִ֤יב yᵉhab H3052 "to give" Adj

In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to give or provide something, like a gift or a foundation. It appears in various forms, such as giving, laying, or paying. For example, it is used in Genesis when God gives instructions to Noah.

Definition: 1) to give, provide 1a) (P'al) 1a1) to give 1a2) to place, lay (foundations) 1b) (Hithp'al) 1b1) to be given 1b2) to be paid

Usage: Occurs in 28 OT verses. KJV: deliver, give, lay, [phrase] prolong, pay, yield. See also: Ezra 4:20; Daniel 4:13; Daniel 7:27.

שָׁלְטָן֙ sholṭân H7985 "dominion" Adj

This word refers to a kingdom or empire, describing a territory under the control of a ruler or government. It can also refer to the power or authority of that ruler. The KJV translates it as 'dominion'.

Definition: 1) dominion, sovereignty 1a) dominion, sovereignty 1b) realm

Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: dominion. See also: Daniel 3:33; Daniel 7:6; Daniel 7:27.

וִ/יקָ֣ר yᵉqâr H3367 "honor" Adj | N-ms

In the Bible, this Aramaic word means honor or esteem, and is used to describe someone of great dignity or respect. It is translated as 'glory' or 'honor' in the KJV.

Definition: honour, esteem Aramaic of ye.qar (יְקָר "preciousness" H3366)

Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: glory, honour. See also: Daniel 2:6; Daniel 4:33; Daniel 7:14.

וּ/מַלְכ֔וּ 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.

וְ/כֹ֣ל kôl H3606 "all" Adj | N-ms

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.

עַֽמְמַיָּ֗/א ʻam H5972 "people" Adj | Art

This Hebrew word is similar to H5971 and also means a people or nation, like the people of Israel in Exodus 33:13. It's used to describe a group of people, and is often translated as people or nation in English Bibles. The word is used to convey a sense of community or collective identity.

Definition: people Aramaic of am (עַם ": people" H5971A)

Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: people. See also: Ezra 5:12; Daniel 3:7; Daniel 7:27.

אֻמַיָּ֛/א ʼummâh H524 "people" Adj | Art

The Hebrew word for a group of people or community, used to describe a nation or tribe, as seen in Genesis. It refers to a collection of persons. This term is used to identify a specific group of people.

Definition: people, tribe, nation Aramaic of um.mah (אֻמָּה "people" H0523)

Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: nation. See also: Ezra 4:10; Daniel 3:31; Daniel 7:14.

וְ/לִשָּׁנַיָּ֖/א lishshân H3961 "tongue" Adj | N-mp | Art

Lishshan refers to a language or tongue, like the many languages spoken at the Tower of Babel. It's about human speech and communication.

Definition: 1) tongue, language 1a) tongue, language 1b) people (fig.)

Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: language. See also: Daniel 3:4; Daniel 3:31; Daniel 7:14.

לֵ֣/הּ "" Adj | Suff

יִפְלְח֑וּן pᵉlach H6399 "to serve" Adj

To serve means to worship or pay reverence to someone or something, often used to describe ministering to God or others in the Bible.

Definition: 1) to serve, worship, revere, minister for, pay reverence to 1a) (P'al) 1a1) to pay reverence to 1a2) to serve

Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: minister, serve. See also: Ezra 7:24; Daniel 3:28; Daniel 7:27.

שָׁלְטָנֵ֞/הּ sholṭân H7985 "dominion" Adj | Suff

Definition: 1) dominion, sovereignty 1a) dominion, sovereignty 1b) realm

Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: dominion. See also: Daniel 3:33; Daniel 7:6; Daniel 7:27.

שָׁלְטָ֤ן sholṭân H7985 "dominion" Adj

Definition: 1) dominion, sovereignty 1a) dominion, sovereignty 1b) realm

Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: dominion. See also: Daniel 3:33; Daniel 7:6; Daniel 7:27.

עָלַם֙ ʻâlam H5957 "perpetuity" Adj

This word refers to a very long time, often forever or eternity. It is used to describe something that has been true for a long time or will be true forever. It appears in the Bible to describe God's eternal nature.

Definition: perpetuity, antiquity, for ever Aramaic of o.lam (עוֹלָם ": old" H5769J)

Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: for (n-)ever (lasting), old. See also: Ezra 4:15; Daniel 4:31; Daniel 7:27.

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.

לָ֣א lâʼ H3809 "not" Adj

Means 'not' or 'nothing', often used to show something is absent or non-existent, like in Genesis. It implies a simple or absolute negation. Used over 2000 times in the Bible.

Definition: no, not, nothing Aramaic of lo (לֹא "not" H3808)

Usage: Occurs in 60 OT verses. KJV: or even, neither, no(-ne, -r), (can-) not, as nothing, without. See also: Ezra 4:13; Daniel 3:16; Jeremiah 10:11.

יֶעְדֵּ֔ה ʻădâʼ H5709 "to pass on/over/away" Adj

This verb means to pass on, remove, or take away something, and is used in various contexts, including the removal of ornaments or the passing away of time. In Genesis 30:35, it describes the removal of goats, and in 2 Kings 23:12, it talks about removing idols.

Definition: 1) to pass on, pass away 1a)(P'al) 1a1) to pass on, pass over 1a2) to pass away 1b) (Aphel) to take away, remove, depose

Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: alter, depart, pass (away), remove, take (away). See also: Daniel 2:21; Daniel 6:9; Daniel 7:26.

וּ/מַלְכוּתֵ֖/הּ malkûw H4437 "kingdom" Adj | N-fs | Suff

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.

דִּי dîy H1768 "that" Adj

Definition: part of relation 1) who, which, that mark of genitive 2) that of, which belongs to, that conj 3) that, because

לָ֥א lâʼ H3809 "not" Adj

Means 'not' or 'nothing', often used to show something is absent or non-existent, like in Genesis. It implies a simple or absolute negation. Used over 2000 times in the Bible.

Definition: no, not, nothing Aramaic of lo (לֹא "not" H3808)

Usage: Occurs in 60 OT verses. KJV: or even, neither, no(-ne, -r), (can-) not, as nothing, without. See also: Ezra 4:13; Daniel 3:16; Jeremiah 10:11.

תִתְחַבַּֽל chăbal H2255 "to destroy" Adj

This word means to hurt or destroy something, causing damage or ruin. It is used in the Old Testament to describe physical harm or destruction. In the KJV, it is translated as 'destroy' or 'hurt'.

Definition: 1) to hurt, destroy 1a) (Pael) to hurt, destroy 1b) (Ithpael) to be destroyed

Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: destroy, hurt. See also: Ezra 6:12; Daniel 6:23; Daniel 7:14.

Study Notes — Daniel 7:14

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Context
Cross References
Daniel 7:14 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Daniel 7:14
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 7:14
Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 7:14
Ellicott's Commentary on Daniel 7:14
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Daniel 7:14
Cambridge Bible on Daniel 7:14
Barnes' Notes on Daniel 7:14
Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 7:14
Sermons on Daniel 7:14

Context — Daniel’s Vision of the Son of Man

12As for the rest of the beasts, their dominion was removed, but they were granted an extension of life for a season and a time. 13In 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.

14And He was given dominion, glory, and kingship, that the people of every nation and language should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed.

15I, Daniel, was grieved in my spirit, and the visions in my mind alarmed me. 16I approached one of those who were standing there, and I asked him the true meaning of all this. So he told me the interpretation of these things:

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Revelation 11:15	Then the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and loud voices called out in heaven: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever.”
2	Daniel 7:27	Then the sovereignty, dominion, and greatness of the kingdoms under all of heaven will be given to the people, the saints of the Most High. His kingdom will be an everlasting kingdom, and all rulers will serve and obey Him.’
3	John 3:35	The Father loves the Son and has placed all things in His hands.
4	Daniel 2:44	In the days of those kings, the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed, nor will it be left to another people. It will shatter all these kingdoms and bring them to an end, but will itself stand forever.
5	Philippians 2:9–11	Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
6	1 Corinthians 15:24–28	Then the end will come, when He hands over the kingdom to God the Father after He has destroyed all dominion, authority, and power. For He must reign until He has put all His enemies under His feet. The last enemy to be destroyed is death. For “God has put everything under His feet.” Now when it says that everything has been put under Him, this clearly does not include the One who put everything under Him. And when all things have been subjected to Him, then the Son Himself will be made subject to Him who put all things under Him, so that God may be all in all.
7	Ephesians 1:20–22	which He exerted in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. And God put everything under His feet and made Him head over everything for the church,
8	Hebrews 12:28	Therefore, since we are receiving an unshakable kingdom, let us be filled with gratitude, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe.
9	Isaiah 9:7	Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this.
10	Matthew 28:18	Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.

Daniel 7:14 Summary

This verse, Daniel 7:14, tells us that Jesus was given the power to rule over everything, and that everyone from every nation and language will worship Him. This means that Jesus is the king of the whole world, and His kingdom will last forever (as also mentioned in Psalm 145:13). We can trust that Jesus is in control and that His kingdom will never be destroyed, which gives us hope and comfort in our lives. By following Jesus and trusting in His power, we can be a part of His kingdom and help spread His message to others, as seen in the Great Commission in Matthew 28:18-20.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the One given dominion, glory, and kingship in Daniel 7:14?

The One given dominion, glory, and kingship is Jesus Christ, as He is described as One like the Son of Man coming with the clouds of heaven, similar to the description in Matthew 24:30 and Revelation 1:7.

What does it mean that His dominion is an everlasting dominion?

It means that Jesus' rule and authority will never end, as stated in Daniel 7:14, and is also supported by other verses such as Psalm 145:13 and Hebrews 1:8.

Will every nation and language really serve Him?

Yes, according to Daniel 7:14, every nation and language will serve Jesus, which is also prophesied in Revelation 15:4 and Psalm 86:9, where it is written that all nations will come and worship before Him.

How can we be sure that His kingdom will never be destroyed?

We can be sure that Jesus' kingdom will never be destroyed because it is promised in Daniel 7:14 and supported by other verses such as Matthew 16:18, where Jesus says that the gates of Hades will not prevail against His church.

Reflection Questions

What does it mean for me to serve Jesus, and how can I demonstrate my servitude to Him in my daily life?
How can I trust in Jesus' everlasting dominion when I face challenges and uncertainties in my life?
In what ways can I be a part of spreading the message of Jesus' kingdom to every nation and language?
What does it mean for Jesus' kingdom to be indestructible, and how can I find comfort in this promise?

Gill's Exposition on Daniel 7:14

And there was given him dominion, and glory, and a kingdom,.... That is, a large, powerful, and glorious kingdom; not but that he had a kingdom before, but now it will be more extensive, and appear

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 7:14

And there was given him dominion, and glory, and a kingdom, that all people, nations, and languages, should serve him: his dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his

Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 7:14

Daniel 7:14 And there was given him dominion, and glory, and a kingdom, that all people, nations, and languages, should serve him: his dominion [is] an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom [that] which shall not be destroyed.Ver. 14. And there was given him dominion.] Christ hath a manifold right to the kingdom; it is his by inheritance, conquest, donation, &c. This is comfortable to consider, forasmuch as he will not reign without his members, who all hold all in capite; and have all already, (1.) In precio; in prayer (2.) In promisso; in promise (3.) In primitiis. in starting. That all people, nations, and languages, &c.] Christ’ s kingdom is first universal, secondly perpetual; so was none of the former, though the Roman was very large, reaching from Euphrates to Great Britain, and the Assyrian very lasting, of a thousand and four hundred years’ duration.

Ellicott's Commentary on Daniel 7:14

(14) Serve him.—In Biblical Chaldee this word is only used of rendering Divine service or worship. The “Son of man” is therefore here spoken of as God.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Daniel 7:14

Verse 14. And there was given him dominion] This also is applied to our Lord Jesus by himself, after his resurrection, Matthew 28:18. His dominion is an everlasting dominion] Christianity shall increase, and prevail to the end of the world. See the parallel passages in the margin.

Cambridge Bible on Daniel 7:14

14. A universal and never-ending dominion is given to him. The expressions in the first half of the verse resemble in part those used in Daniel 5:18-19 of Nebuchadnezzar. Serve does not necessarily mean worship: like the word which has the same meaning in Heb. (òáã), it may be used of obedience to either God (Daniel 3:12; Daniel 3:14 al.) or a human ruler (Daniel 7:27; and the Targ. of Jeremiah 27:6-8, &c.). With the second half of the verse comp. Daniel 2:44, and especially Daniel 4:3 b, 34 b (of the kingdom of God). All peoples, nations, &c., as Daniel 3:4.

Barnes' Notes on Daniel 7:14

And there was given him dominion - That is, by him who is represented as the “Ancient of days.” The fair interpretation of this is, that he received the dominion from him. This is the uniform representation in the New Testament.

Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 7:14

14. This prophecy could never be fulfilled by any merely Jewish king or Jewish nation. These are the same expressions used of the kingdom of Daniel’s God (Daniel 2:44; Daniel 4:3; Daniel 4:34; Daniel 6:26).

Sermons on Daniel 7:14

	Sermon	Description
	The Ancient of Days on the Judgment Throne by W.F. Kumuyi	This sermon emphasizes the importance of being prepared for the second coming of Christ, highlighting the need for repentance, righteousness, and readiness for judgment. It delves
	4) Ministry From Spring Harvest - Chapter 6 by George Verwer	In this video, the speaker reviews the main themes of the previous chapters in the book of Daniel, focusing on sovereignty, discipline, holiness, perseverance, pressure, courage, d
	The Priority of Christ\t- Part 2 by Tom Wells	In this sermon, the speaker discusses the authority of Jesus Christ and the program he has set in motion to spread the gospel, bring in his elect, benefit the church, and judge the
	Model for Praying - Part 3 by J. Glyn Owen	In this sermon, the speaker describes his experience of staying in an old Hindu temple and witnessing people worshiping idols. He expresses his horror at seeing people worshiping n
	Sounding an Alarm by George Warnock	In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a personal relationship with God and walking in His ways. He references the story of Jacob's encounter with God at B
	Bible Survey - Daniel by Peter Hammond	Peter Hammond preaches on the life of Daniel, a wise and righteous prophet who remained faithful to God despite being exiled to Babylon. Daniel's integrity and courage in the face
	"According to Christ" by T. Austin-Sparks	T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the pivotal role of Stephen in the New Testament, illustrating how his martyrdom marked a significant turning point for the Church. Stephen's vision of