Daniel 7:18
Daniel 7:18 in Multiple Translations
But the saints of the Most High will receive the kingdom and possess it forever—yes, forever and ever.’
But the saints of the most High shall take the kingdom, and possess the kingdom for ever, even for ever and ever.
But the saints of the Most High shall receive the kingdom, and possess the kingdom for ever, even for ever and ever.
But the saints of the Most High will take the kingdom, and it will be theirs for ever, even for ever and ever.
But those dedicated to the Most High will eventually receive the kingdom. They will possess the kingdom forever, for ever and ever.”
And they shall take the kingdome of the Saintes of the most High, and possesse the kingdome for euer, euen for euer and euer.
and receive the kingdom do the saints of the Most High, and they strengthen the kingdom unto the age, even unto the age of the ages.
But the saints of the Most High will receive the kingdom, and possess the kingdom forever, even forever and ever.’
But the saints of the most High shall take the kingdom, and possess the kingdom for ever, even for ever and ever.
But the saints of the most high God shall take the kingdom: and they shall possess the kingdom for ever and ever.
But the Supreme God will give power/authority to his people to rule, and they shall rule forever.”
Berean Amplified Bible — Daniel 7:18
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Daniel 7:18 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וִֽ/יקַבְּלוּן֙
מַלְכוּתָ֔/א
קַדִּישֵׁ֖י
עֶלְיוֹנִ֑ין
וְ/יַחְסְנ֤וּן
מַלְכוּתָ/א֙
עַֽד
עָ֣לְמָ֔/א
וְ/עַ֖ד
עָלַ֥ם
עָלְמַיָּֽ/א
וִֽ/יקַבְּלוּן֙
qᵉbal
H6902
to receive
Adj | V-Piel-Imperf-3mp
מַלְכוּתָ֔/א
malkûw
H4437
kingdom
Adj | Art
קַדִּישֵׁ֖י
qaddîysh
H6922
holy
Adj
עֶלְיוֹנִ֑ין
ʻelyôwn
H5946
Most High
Adj
וְ/יַחְסְנ֤וּן
chăçan
H2631
to possess
Adj | V-a-Imperf-3mp
מַלְכוּתָ/א֙
malkûw
H4437
kingdom
Adj | Art
עַֽד
ʻad
H5705
till
Adj
עָ֣לְמָ֔/א
ʻâlam
H5957
perpetuity
Adj | Art
וְ/עַ֖ד
ʻad
H5705
till
Adj | Prep
עָלַ֥ם
ʻâlam
H5957
perpetuity
Adj
עָלְמַיָּֽ/א
ʻâlam
H5957
perpetuity
Adj | Art
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Hebrew Word Reference — Daniel 7:18
וִֽ/יקַבְּלוּן֙
qᵉbal
H6902
"to receive"
Adj | V-Piel-Imperf-3mp
Similar to H6901, this word also means to receive or acquire something. It is used in the Aramaic sections of the Bible, such as in the book of Daniel. The word is related to H6901 and has similar meanings.
Definition: (Pael) to receive Aramaic of qa.val (קָבַל "to receive" H6901)
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: receive, take. See also: Daniel 2:6; Daniel 6:1; Daniel 7:18.
מַלְכוּתָ֔/א
malkûw
H4437
"kingdom"
Adj | Art
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.
קַדִּישֵׁ֖י
qaddîysh
H6922
"holy"
Adj
This Hebrew word means something or someone that is holy or set apart, used to describe God, angels, or sacred things, conveying a sense of reverence and awe.
Definition: 1) holy, separate 2) (TWOT) angels, saints
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: holy (One), saint. See also: Daniel 4:5; Daniel 5:11; Daniel 7:27.
עֶלְיוֹנִ֑ין
ʻelyôwn
H5946
"Most High"
Adj
The Supreme, another name for the Most High God, emphasizing His highest authority. In Daniel 7:25, it describes God's power over all earthly kingdoms, showing His dominance and control over human history and the universe.
Definition: Aramaic of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068) This name means the Highest,
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Most high. See also: Daniel 7:18; Daniel 7:25; Daniel 7:27.
וְ/יַחְסְנ֤וּן
chăçan
H2631
"to possess"
Adj | V-a-Imperf-3mp
This word means to take possession of something or someone. In the book of Ezra, it describes the Israelites taking possession of the land God promised them. It's about having control over something.
Definition: (Aphel) to take possession of Aramaic of cha.san (חָסַן "to hoard" H2630)
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: possess. See also: Daniel 7:18; Daniel 7:22.
מַלְכוּתָ/א֙
malkûw
H4437
"kingdom"
Adj | Art
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.
עַֽד
ʻad
H5705
"till"
Adj
This Hebrew word is similar to H5704, meaning until or as far as, describing a point in time or space. It's used in the Bible to set boundaries or limits, like in Numbers when describing the Israelites' travels.
Definition: prep 1) even to, until, up to, during conj 2) until, up to the time that, ere that
Usage: Occurs in 31 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] and, at, for, (hither-) to, on till, (un-) to, until, within. See also: Ezra 4:21; Daniel 5:21; Daniel 7:28.
עָ֣לְמָ֔/א
ʻâlam
H5957
"perpetuity"
Adj | Art
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.
וְ/עַ֖ד
ʻad
H5705
"till"
Adj | Prep
This Hebrew word is similar to H5704, meaning until or as far as, describing a point in time or space. It's used in the Bible to set boundaries or limits, like in Numbers when describing the Israelites' travels.
Definition: prep 1) even to, until, up to, during conj 2) until, up to the time that, ere that
Usage: Occurs in 31 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] and, at, for, (hither-) to, on till, (un-) to, until, within. See also: Ezra 4:21; Daniel 5:21; Daniel 7:28.
עָלַ֥ם
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.
עָלְמַיָּֽ/א
ʻâlam
H5957
"perpetuity"
Adj | Art
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.
Study Notes — Daniel 7:18
Show Verse Quote Highlights
- Context
- Cross References
- Daniel 7:18 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Daniel 7:18
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 7:18
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 7:18
- Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 7:18
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Daniel 7:18
- Cambridge Bible on Daniel 7:18
- Barnes' Notes on Daniel 7:18
- Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 7:18
- Sermons on Daniel 7:18
Context — Daniel’s Visions Interpreted
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:
17‘These four great beasts are four kings who will arise from the earth.
18But the saints of the Most High will receive the kingdom and possess it forever—yes, forever and ever.’
19Then 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. 20I 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.Cross References
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| 1 | 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.’ |
| 2 | Isaiah 60:12–14 | For the nation or kingdom that will not serve you will perish; it will be utterly destroyed. The glory of Lebanon will come to you— its cypress, elm, and boxwood together— to adorn the place of My sanctuary, and I will glorify the place of My feet. The sons of your oppressors will come and bow down to you; all who reviled you will fall facedown at your feet and call you the City of the LORD, Zion of the Holy One of Israel. |
| 3 | Revelation 5:10 | You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will reign upon the earth.” |
| 4 | Revelation 20:4 | Then I saw the thrones, and those seated on them had been given authority to judge. And I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for their testimony of Jesus and for the word of God, and those who had not worshiped the beast or its image, and had not received its mark on their foreheads or hands. And they came to life and reigned with Christ for a thousand years. |
| 5 | Revelation 2:26–27 | And to the one who overcomes and continues in My work until the end, I will give authority over the nations. He will rule them with an iron scepter and shatter them like pottery —just as I have received authority from My Father. |
| 6 | 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. |
| 7 | 2 Timothy 2:11–12 | This is a trustworthy saying: If we died with Him, we will also live with Him; if we endure, we will also reign with Him; if we deny Him, He will also deny us; |
| 8 | Psalms 149:5–9 | Let the saints exult in glory; let them shout for joy upon their beds. May the high praises of God be in their mouths, and a double-edged sword in their hands, to inflict vengeance on the nations and punishment on the peoples, to bind their kings with chains and their nobles with shackles of iron, to execute the judgment written against them. This honor is for all His saints. Hallelujah! |
| 9 | Psalms 45:16 | Your sons will succeed your fathers; you will make them princes throughout the land. |
| 10 | Ephesians 1:3 | Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms. |
Daniel 7:18 Summary
[This verse tells us that one day, God's people will get to be in charge of the whole world with Him, and this will last forever. This is a wonderful promise that gives us hope for the future, as we see in Daniel 7:18 and Revelation 21:1-4. It means that all the troubles and hardships we face now will be worth it, because we will have an amazing life with God that will never end. As the Bible says in Psalm 37:9, we will inherit the land and enjoy peace and happiness forever.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the saints of the Most High mentioned in Daniel 7:18?
The saints of the Most High refer to believers in God, those who have put their faith in Him, as seen in Psalm 30:4 and Revelation 5:8. They are set apart for God's purposes and will receive the kingdom.
What does it mean to receive the kingdom and possess it forever?
Receiving the kingdom means that believers will inherit and rule with God in the eternal kingdom, as promised in Matthew 25:34 and 1 Corinthians 6:9-10. This is a future reality where God's people will live in harmony with Him.
How can we be sure that the saints will possess the kingdom forever?
The Bible assures us that God's plans are unchanging and eternal, as stated in Isaiah 46:10 and Hebrews 6:17-18. The repetition of 'forever and ever' in Daniel 7:18 emphasizes the certainty of this promise.
What is the significance of the phrase 'forever and ever' in this verse?
The phrase 'forever and ever' is an expression of the eternal nature of God's kingdom, as also seen in Revelation 22:5. It signifies that the reign of the saints with God will have no end, and they will experience eternal joy and fellowship with Him.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for you to be a 'saint of the Most High', and how does this identity shape your daily life?
- In what ways can you trust God's promise to give you an eternal inheritance, and how does this hope affect your decisions and actions?
- How can you live in a way that reflects your future role as a ruler in God's kingdom, and what character traits do you need to develop to be prepared for this responsibility?
- What are some ways you can 'possess' or take hold of the kingdom in your life right now, and how can you deepen your experience of God's presence and power?
Gill's Exposition on Daniel 7:18
But the saints of the most High,.... Or, "of the most high Ones" (d), Father, Son, and Spirit, separated by God the Father in election, and in that sense his servants, or sanctified ones, Jude 1:1,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 7:18
But the saints of the most High shall take the kingdom, and possess the kingdom for ever, even for ever and ever. The saints of the Most High.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 7:18
Jesus Christ being their King, they shall reign with him, 20:4, and possess the kingdom for ever, 6:3 . This shall be for ever, because Christ’ s kingdom is the last kingdom, never any shall succeed after that.
Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 7:18
Daniel 7:18 But the saints of the most High shall take the kingdom, and possess the kingdom for ever, even for ever and ever.Ver. 18. But the saints of the Most High.] Or, The most high saints, highly exalted in Christ, and preferred far above those earth sprung mushroom monarchs, who are of the earth earthy, and partake not of the inheritance of the saints in light. Now this is a very true definition of a Church, saith Junius here, viz., Coetus sanctorum ad excelsa, a company of saints partaking of a high and heavenly calling. Shall take the kingdom.] Take it "by force," lay hold on the promised inheritance; yet not till it is given them, and the time is come.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Daniel 7:18
Verse 18. But the saints of the Most High shall take the kingdom] I doubt whether this be the true sense of the original Chaldee, ויקבלון מלכותא קדשי עליונון vikabbelun malcutha kaddishey elyonin, "But the supreme holy ones shall receive the kingdom;" or, "they shall receive the kingdom of the supreme saints." Properly translated by Montanus, Et suscipient regnum sanctorum altissimorum. Whatever we may think of the patriarchs and the Jews in their best times, there has never been so much holiness of heart possessed, and so much righteousness practised, as by the genuine disciples of Christ. Christianity alone has provided a full redemption for man. They are the chief saints, and to them God gives the kingdom: and this Gospel dispensation, called often the kingdom of God, and the kingdom of heaven, shall last for ever, during the whole lapse of time; and for ever and ever-throughout eternity, shall they and its blessings endure.
Cambridge Bible on Daniel 7:18
18. The four kingdoms of the Gentiles will pass away; and be succeeded by the kingdom of the saints of the Most High, which will endure for ever. The saints of the Most High seem here, as also in Daniel 7:22; Daniel 7:27, to take the place of the ‘one like unto a son of man’ in Daniel 7:13, and to receive the same never-ending dominion. the saints] lit. the holy ones; so Daniel 7:21-22; Daniel 7:25; Daniel 7:27; Daniel 8:24 (cp. Daniel 12:7). Cf. Psalms 16:3; Psalms 34:9. (The word is entirely different from the one (ḥ ?asid) rendered ‘saints’ everywhere else in the Psalms, as Psalms 30:4; Psalms 31:23; Psalms 37:28, &c., and in 1 Samuel 2:9 [A.V.]; 2 Chronicles 6:41, Proverbs 2:8.) The term, in this application, is an extension of the use of the word ‘holy’ to denote Israel in its ideal character (Exodus 19:6; Leviticus 11:44-45; Leviticus 19:2; Leviticus 20:7; Leviticus 20:26; Deuteronomy 7:6; Deuteronomy 14:2; Deuteronomy 14:21; Deuteronomy 33:3 and elsewhere). the Most High] See on Daniel 3:26. The Hebraizing (and plural) form found here (ςμιεπιο) recurs Daniel 7:22; Daniel 7:25 (second time), 27. The plural is probably the so-called ‘plural of majesty,’ which we have, for instance, in the Heb. of ‘holy’ in Joshua 24:19, and Proverbs 9:10. shall receive (Daniel 5:31) the kingdom] They will not establish it by their own power (cf. Daniel 7:27 ‘shall be given, &c.). and possess the kingdom for ever, &c.] Cf.
Daniel 7:14 b.
Barnes' Notes on Daniel 7:18
But the saints of the Most High shall take the kingdom - That is, they shall ultimately take possession of the rule over all the world, and shall control it from that time onward to the end.
Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 7:18
17, 18. The four beasts symbolize four kings (or, rather, kingdoms, Daniel 7:23), at the end of whose brutal rule the kingdom of the saints, ruled over by “one like unto a son of man,” shall take the sovereignty.
Sermons on Daniel 7:18
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The Certain Reign of Christ by Danny Bond | In this sermon, the speaker discusses how Christ regains control of the earth through the judgment of seals, trumpets, and bowls. The next three chapters of Revelation explain how |
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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 |
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Demonstration 5 (Of Wars) by Aphraates | Aphraates preaches about the prophetic visions in the book of Daniel, highlighting the rise and fall of kingdoms, the humbling of the proud, and the ultimate victory of God's Kingd |
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Graduation From the School of Sonship by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks discusses the transition from spiritual infancy to the School of sonship, emphasizing the importance of this graduation as a preparation for ruling with Christ. He |
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January 18. 1678. an Answer to an Objection Against the Translated State. by Jane Lead | Jane Lead preaches about the deep and mysterious revelation she has received regarding the transformation and translation of believers before Christ's final coming and judgment. Sh |
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The Supernatural Hope by A.B. Simpson | A.B. Simpson emphasizes the supernatural hope of Christ's return, urging believers to look forward to the glorious appearing of Jesus as a remedy against the skepticism of modern t |
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The Holiness of Zion's Hill by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the concept of spiritual ascendency, exploring the necessity for God's people to rise above spiritual challenges and the forces that seek to bring them |