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Daniel 7:20

Daniel 7:20 in Multiple Translations

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.

And of the ten horns that were in his head, and of the other which came up, and before whom three fell; even of that horn that had eyes, and a mouth that spake very great things, whose look was more stout than his fellows.

and concerning the ten horns that were on its head, and the other horn which came up, and before which three fell, even that horn that had eyes, and a mouth that spake great things, whose look was more stout than its fellows.

And about the ten horns on his head and the other which came up, causing the fall of three; that horn which had eyes, and a mouth saying great things, which seemed to be greater than the other horns.

I also wanted to know about the ten horns on its head, and the other one that came up later, causing three of the other horns to fall. This horn looked more impressive than the others and had eyes and a mouth that made arrogant boasts.

Also to know of the tenne hornes that were in his head, and of the other which came vp, before whome three fell, and of the horne that had eyes, and of the mouth that spake presumptuous thinges, whose looke was more stoute then his fellowes.

and concerning the ten horns that [are] in its heads, and of the other that came up, and before which three have fallen, even of that horn that hath eyes, and a mouth speaking great things, and whose appearance [is] great above its companions.

and concerning the ten horns that were on its head and the other horn which came up, and before which three fell, even that horn that had eyes and a mouth that spoke arrogantly, whose look was more stout than its fellows.

And of the ten horns that were in his head, and of the other which came up, and before whom three fell; even of that horn that had eyes, and a mouth that spoke very great things, whose look was more stout than his fellows.

And concerning the ten horns that he had on his head: and concerning the other that came up, before which three horns fell: and of that horn that had eyes, and a mouth speaking great things, and was greater than the rest.

I also wanted to know about the ten horns on its head, and about the horn that appeared later, which got rid of three of the other horns. I wanted to know what it meant that it had eyes and a mouth with which it spoke very boastfully. The beast that was represented by that horn was more terrifying than the other beasts.

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Daniel 7:20 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וְ/עַל קַרְנַיָּ֤/א עֲשַׂר֙ דִּ֣י בְ/רֵאשַׁ֔/הּ וְ/אָחֳרִי֙ דִּ֣י סִלְקַ֔ת ו/נפלו וּ/נְפַ֥לָה מִן קדמי/ה קֳדָמַ֖/הּ תְּלָ֑ת וְ/קַרְנָ֨/א דִכֵּ֜ן וְ/עַיְנִ֣ין לַ֗/הּ וְ/פֻם֙ מְמַלִּ֣ל רַבְרְבָ֔ן וְ/חֶזְוַ֖/הּ רַ֥ב מִן חַבְרָתַֽ/הּ
וְ/עַל ʻal H5922 since Adj | Prep
קַרְנַיָּ֤/א qeren H7162 horn Adj | Art
עֲשַׂר֙ ʻăsar H6236 ten Adj
דִּ֣י dîy H1768 that Adj
בְ/רֵאשַׁ֔/הּ rêʼsh H7217 head Adj | N-ms | Suff
וְ/אָחֳרִי֙ ʼochŏrîy H317 another Adj | Adj
דִּ֣י dîy H1768 that Adj
סִלְקַ֔ת çᵉliq H5559 to ascend Adj
ו/נפלו nᵉphal H5308 to fall Adj | V-Qal-Perf-3mp
וּ/נְפַ֥לָה nᵉphal H5308 to fall Adj | V-Qal-Perf-3fp
מִן min H4481 from Adj
קדמי/ה qŏdâm H6925 before Adj | Suff
קֳדָמַ֖/הּ qŏdâm H6925 before Adj | Suff
תְּלָ֑ת tᵉlâth H8532 three Adj
וְ/קַרְנָ֨/א qeren H7162 horn Adj | N-fs | Art
דִכֵּ֜ן dikkên H1797 this Adj
וְ/עַיְנִ֣ין ʻayin H5870 eye Adj | N-fp
לַ֗/הּ Adj | Suff
וְ/פֻם֙ pum H6433 mouth Adj | N-ms
מְמַלִּ֣ל mᵉlal H4449 to speak Adj
רַבְרְבָ֔ן rabrab H7260 great Adj
וְ/חֶזְוַ֖/הּ chêzêv H2376 vision Adj | N-ms | Suff
רַ֥ב rab H7229 great Adj
מִן min H4481 from Adj
חַבְרָתַֽ/הּ chabrâh H2273 associate Adj | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Daniel 7:20

וְ/עַל ʻal H5922 "since" Adj | Prep
Similar to H5921, this word means on, above, or because of something. It is often used to describe a reason or a direction, like in Genesis 18:5 where Abraham is asked to walk before God.
Definition: 1) upon, over, on account of, above, to, against 1a) upon, over, on account of, regarding, concerning, on behalf of 1b) over (with verbs of ruling) 1c) above, beyond (in comparison) 1d) to, against (of direction)
Usage: Occurs in 86 OT verses. KJV: about, against, concerning, for, (there-) fore, from, in, [idiom] more, of, (there-, up-) on, (in-) to, [phrase] why with. See also: Ezra 4:8; Daniel 4:2; Daniel 7:28.
קַרְנַיָּ֤/א qeren H7162 "horn" Adj | Art
This word refers to a horn, either as a musical instrument or as a part of an animal. It's used symbolically in visions and can also mean a cornet. The Bible uses this word to describe a horn's sound or shape.
Definition: 1) horn 1a) as musical instrument 1b) symbolic (in visions) 1c) of an animal
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: horn, cornet. See also: Daniel 3:5; Daniel 7:8; Daniel 7:24.
עֲשַׂר֙ ʻăsar H6236 "ten" Adj
This Aramaic word also means the number ten, similar to its Hebrew counterpart, and is used in the book of Daniel to describe the ten horns of the beast. It is translated as 'ten' in the KJV.
Definition: ten Aramaic of e.ser (עֶשֶׂר "ten" H6235)
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: ten, [phrase] twelve. See also: Ezra 6:17; Daniel 7:7; Daniel 7:24.
דִּ֣י 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.
בְ/רֵאשַׁ֔/הּ rêʼsh H7217 "head" Adj | N-ms | Suff
The Hebrew word for head can refer to the physical head or the chief of something. It is used in various contexts, including the book of Genesis and the Psalms.
Definition: 1) chief, head 1a) head (of man) 1b) head (as seat of visions) 1c) chief 1d) sum (essential content)
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: chief, head, sum. See also: Ezra 5:10; Daniel 4:7; Daniel 7:20.
וְ/אָחֳרִי֙ ʼochŏrîy H317 "another" Adj | Adj
The Hebrew word for another or other, used to describe something or someone different. It appears in various books of the Bible, including the Aramaic sections. This word is often translated as 'another' in the KJV.
Definition: other, another Aramaic of a.cher (אַחֵר "another" H0312)
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: (an-) other. See also: Daniel 2:39; Daniel 7:6; Daniel 7:20.
דִּ֣י 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.
סִלְקַ֔ת çᵉliq H5559 "to ascend" Adj
To ascend means to come up or go up, as seen in various biblical contexts. The KJV translates it as come or come up, often referring to physical or spiritual ascent.
Definition: 1) to ascend, come up 1a) (P'al) to come up 1b) (P'il) to come up
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: come (up). See also: Ezra 4:12; Daniel 7:3; Daniel 7:20.
ו/נפלו nᵉphal H5308 "to fall" Adj | V-Qal-Perf-3mp
This Hebrew word also means to fall, and it's used when someone or something drops down. It's found in books like Exodus and Jeremiah, where people fell down to worship or fell into trouble.
Definition: 1) to fall 1a) (P'al) 1a1) to fall 1a2) to fall down
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: fall (down), have occasion. See also: Ezra 7:20; Daniel 3:10; Daniel 7:20.
וּ/נְפַ֥לָה nᵉphal H5308 "to fall" Adj | V-Qal-Perf-3fp
This Hebrew word also means to fall, and it's used when someone or something drops down. It's found in books like Exodus and Jeremiah, where people fell down to worship or fell into trouble.
Definition: 1) to fall 1a) (P'al) 1a1) to fall 1a2) to fall down
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: fall (down), have occasion. See also: Ezra 7:20; Daniel 3:10; Daniel 7:20.
מִן min H4481 "from" Adj
This word is used to show where something comes from, like from a place or at a certain time, and is often translated as from or out of.
Definition: 1) from, out of, by, by reason of, at, more than 1a) from, out of (of place) 1b) from, by, as a result of, by reason of, at, according to, (of source) 1c) from (of time) 1d) beyond, more than (in comparisons)
Usage: Occurs in 83 OT verses. KJV: according, after, [phrase] because, [phrase] before, by, for, from, [idiom] him, [idiom] more than, (out) of, part, since, [idiom] these, to, upon, [phrase] when. See also: Ezra 4:12; Daniel 3:22; Jeremiah 10:11.
קדמי/ה qŏdâm H6925 "before" Adj | Suff
Before something or someone, like in the book of Isaiah where it talks about things that happened before. It can also mean in front of or from the presence of, as seen in the story of Moses and the burning bush in Exodus.
Definition: 1) before, in front of 1a) before 1b) from before
Usage: Occurs in 38 OT verses. KJV: before, [idiom] from, [idiom] I (thought), [idiom] me, [phrase] of, [idiom] it pleased, presence. See also: Ezra 4:18; Daniel 5:13; Daniel 7:20.
קֳדָמַ֖/הּ qŏdâm H6925 "before" Adj | Suff
Before something or someone, like in the book of Isaiah where it talks about things that happened before. It can also mean in front of or from the presence of, as seen in the story of Moses and the burning bush in Exodus.
Definition: 1) before, in front of 1a) before 1b) from before
Usage: Occurs in 38 OT verses. KJV: before, [idiom] from, [idiom] I (thought), [idiom] me, [phrase] of, [idiom] it pleased, presence. See also: Ezra 4:18; Daniel 5:13; Daniel 7:20.
תְּלָ֑ת tᵉlâth H8532 "three" Adj
This Hebrew word means 'three' or 'third', used to count or describe order. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Leviticus, to describe quantities or sequences. It's a basic number in the Hebrew language.
Definition: 1) three 1a) three (cardinal number) 1b) third (ordinal number)
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: third, three. See also: Ezra 6:4; Daniel 6:11; Daniel 7:24.
וְ/קַרְנָ֨/א qeren H7162 "horn" Adj | N-fs | Art
This word refers to a horn, either as a musical instrument or as a part of an animal. It's used symbolically in visions and can also mean a cornet. The Bible uses this word to describe a horn's sound or shape.
Definition: 1) horn 1a) as musical instrument 1b) symbolic (in visions) 1c) of an animal
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: horn, cornet. See also: Daniel 3:5; Daniel 7:8; Daniel 7:24.
דִכֵּ֜ן dikkên H1797 "this" Adj
This word simply means 'this' or 'that', used to point to something specific. It's a common word in the Bible, like in the book of Daniel, where it's used to refer to a particular thing or idea.
Definition: this, that Aramaic of zeh (זֶה "this" H2088)
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: same, that, this. See also: Daniel 2:31; Daniel 7:20; Daniel 7:21.
וְ/עַיְנִ֣ין ʻayin H5870 "eye" Adj | N-fp
The Hebrew word for eye refers to the physical organ of sight, as seen in the Bible's description of God's all-seeing eye. It is first used in Genesis to describe God's creation. In the Bible, eyes represent spiritual insight and understanding.
Definition: eye Aramaic of a.yin (עַ֫יִן ": eye" H5869A)
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: eye. See also: Ezra 5:5; Daniel 7:8; Daniel 7:20.
לַ֗/הּ "" Adj | Suff
וְ/פֻם֙ pum H6433 "mouth" Adj | N-ms
In biblical Hebrew, this word means the mouth, referring to the physical mouth or speaking figuratively. It is related to the Aramaic word for lip and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: mouth Aramaic of peh (פֶּה ": lip" H6310)
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: mouth. See also: Daniel 4:28; Daniel 7:5; Daniel 7:20.
מְמַלִּ֣ל mᵉlal H4449 "to speak" Adj
This word is similar to H4448, also meaning to speak, and is used in the Aramaic language, as seen in the book of Daniel. It is translated as say or speak in the KJV, and is related to the idea of speaking or saying something.
Definition: (Pael) to speak, say Aramaic of ma.lal (מָלַל "to speak" H4448A)
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: say, speak(-ing). See also: Daniel 6:22; Daniel 7:11; Daniel 7:25.
רַבְרְבָ֔ן rabrab H7260 "great" Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means something or someone huge in size or influence, like a great king or a massive mountain. It describes things that are impressive or powerful. The KJV Bible often translates it as 'great' or 'very great'.
Definition: adj 1) great 1a) great 1b) great (fig. of power) n 2) captain, chief
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: (very) great (things). See also: Daniel 2:48; Daniel 7:8; Daniel 7:20.
וְ/חֶזְוַ֖/הּ chêzêv H2376 "vision" Adj | N-ms | Suff
This word means a sight or appearance, often referring to a vision or dream. It is used in the Bible to describe what people see, either physically or spiritually.
Definition: 1) vision, appearance 1a) vision 1b) appearance
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: look, vision. See also: Daniel 2:19; Daniel 7:1; Daniel 7:20.
רַ֥ב rab H7229 "great" Adj
Means great or abundant, used to describe powerful leaders like captains or chiefs in the Bible, such as in Exodus and Numbers.
Definition: adj 1) great 1a) great 1b) great (fig of power) n 2) captain, chief
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: captain, chief, great, lord, master, stout. See also: Ezra 4:10; Daniel 2:45; Daniel 7:20.
מִן min H4481 "from" Adj
This word is used to show where something comes from, like from a place or at a certain time, and is often translated as from or out of.
Definition: 1) from, out of, by, by reason of, at, more than 1a) from, out of (of place) 1b) from, by, as a result of, by reason of, at, according to, (of source) 1c) from (of time) 1d) beyond, more than (in comparisons)
Usage: Occurs in 83 OT verses. KJV: according, after, [phrase] because, [phrase] before, by, for, from, [idiom] him, [idiom] more than, (out) of, part, since, [idiom] these, to, upon, [phrase] when. See also: Ezra 4:12; Daniel 3:22; Jeremiah 10:11.
חַבְרָתַֽ/הּ chabrâh H2273 "associate" Adj | Suff
This word means an associate or fellow, similar to H2270. It is used in the book of Daniel to describe someone who is closely associated with others, often in a friendly or business relationship.
Definition: associate, fellow, companion Aramaic of cha.ver (חָבֵר "companion" H2270)
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: other. See also: Daniel 7:20.

Study Notes — Daniel 7:20

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1 Daniel 7:23 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.
2 Daniel 7:8 While I was contemplating the horns, suddenly another horn, a little one, came up among them, and three of the first horns were uprooted before it. This horn had eyes like those of a man and a mouth that spoke words of arrogance.
3 Daniel 7:11 Then I kept watching because of the arrogant words the horn was speaking. As I continued to watch, the beast was slain, and its body was destroyed and thrown into the blazing fire.
4 Daniel 8:9–11 From one of these horns a little horn emerged and grew extensively toward the south and the east and toward the Beautiful Land. It grew as high as the host of heaven, and it cast down some of the host and some of the stars to the earth, and trampled them. It magnified itself, even to the Prince of the host; it removed His daily sacrifice and overthrew the place of His sanctuary.
5 Daniel 11:36–37 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.

Daniel 7:20 Summary

This verse in Daniel 7:20 is talking about a powerful and evil leader, symbolized by a horn on a beast, who will rise to power and speak against God. This leader will be part of a group of ten kings, but will dominate them and speak with pride and arrogance, as seen in the description of the Antichrist in 1 John 2:18. As believers, we can trust that God is in control, even in the face of evil, and that He will ultimately triumph over it, as described in Revelation 19:11-16. We can find comfort and strength in knowing that God is our rock and our salvation, as described in Psalm 18:2.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the ten horns on the head of the beast in Daniel 7:20?

The ten horns represent ten kings who will rise to power, as also mentioned in Revelation 17:12, and they will give their power to the beast, symbolizing a unified effort against God's people.

What is the significance of the other horn that came up, before which three of them fell?

This horn, also known as the little horn, is a symbol of the Antichrist, who will rise to power and dominate the other kings, as described in Daniel 7:8 and 1 John 2:18.

What does it mean that the horn had eyes and a mouth that spoke words of arrogance?

The eyes and mouth of the horn represent the Antichrist's ability to see and understand the world, as well as his pride and arrogance in speaking against God, similar to the description of Satan in Isaiah 14:13-14.

How does this verse relate to the end times and the return of Jesus Christ?

This verse is a part of the larger prophecy of Daniel 7, which describes the rise and fall of world empires and the ultimate triumph of God's kingdom, as also described in Revelation 19:11-16, where Jesus returns to defeat the beast and establish His eternal kingdom.

Reflection Questions

  1. What does this verse reveal about the nature of evil and its opposition to God's people?
  2. How can I, as a believer, prepare myself for the spiritual battles that will arise in the end times, as described in Ephesians 6:10-18?
  3. What does the image of the horn with eyes and a mouth speak to me about the dangers of pride and arrogance in my own life?
  4. How can I trust in God's sovereignty and providence, even in the face of overwhelming evil and opposition, as described in Psalm 23:4 and Romans 8:28?

Gill's Exposition on Daniel 7:20

And of the ten horns,.... That is, Daniel desired to know the truth of the ten horns, or the meaning of them what they signified, and who they pointed at, of which in Daniel 7:7, here it is added,

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 7:20

And of the ten horns that were in his head, and of the other which came up, and before whom three fell; even of that horn that had eyes, and a mouth that spake very great things, whose look was more stout than his fellows.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 7:20

And of the ten horns; what they meant. Whose look was more stout than his fellows, i.e. he had more power and more fierceness. This is wont to be interpreted of Antiochus, and the persecuting emperors, because it agrees well to them.

Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 7:20

Daniel 7:20 And of the ten horns that [were] in his head, and [of] the other which came up, and before whom three fell; even [of] that horn that had eyes, and a mouth that spake very great things, whose look [was] more stout than his fellows.Ver. 20. And of the ten horns.] See Daniel 7:7. And of the other that came up.] See Daniel 7:8. Whose look was more stout than his fellows,] i.e., Than the ten horns. Antichrist exalteth himself above kings, and above all that is august.

Cambridge Bible on Daniel 7:20

20. And concerning the ten horns that were on his head, and the other which came up, and before which, &c.] See Daniel 7:8. even of that horn, &c.] and as regards that horn, it had eyes, &c. very great things] great things: the expression is exactly the same as in Daniel 7:8. whose look, &c.] whose appearance was greater than (that of) its fellows. The adj. is the usual one for ‘great’ in Aramaic. The horn, though called a ‘little’ one (Daniel 7:8), must be supposed to have grown rapidly to a portentous size: cf. esp. Daniel 8:9.

Barnes' Notes on Daniel 7:20

And of the ten horns ... - See the notes at Daniel 7:7-8. Whose look was more stout than his fellows - literally, “whose aspect was greater than that of its companions.” This does not mean that its

Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 7:20

19-22. See the interpretation of this vision, Daniel 7:23-25; also notes Daniel 7:7-8. Given to the saints (Daniel 7:22) — Or, done unto the saints.

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