Daniel 7:8
Daniel 7:8 in Multiple Translations
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.
I considered the horns, and, behold, there came up among them another little horn, before whom there were three of the first horns plucked up by the roots: and, behold, in this horn were eyes like the eyes of man, and a mouth speaking great things.
I considered the horns, and, behold, there came up among them another horn, a little one, before which three of the first horns were plucked up by the roots: and, behold, in this horn were eyes like the eyes of a man, and a mouth speaking great things.
I was watching the horns with care, and I saw another coming up among them, a little one, before which three of the first horns were pulled up by the roots: and there were eyes like a man's eyes in this horn, and a mouth saying great things.
As I was wondering about the horns, another horn, a little one, came up between them and three of the earlier horns were pulled out before it. It had human-looking eyes and a mouth that made arrogant boasts.
As I considered the hornes, beholde, there came vp among them another litle horne, before whome there were three of the first hornes pluckt away: and behold, in this horne were eyes like the eyes of man, and a mouth speaking presumptuous things.
'I was considering about the horns, and lo, another horn, a little one, hath come up between them, and three of the first horns have been eradicated from before it, and lo, eyes as the eyes of man [are] in this horn, and a mouth speaking great things.
“I considered the horns, and behold, there came up among them another horn, a little one, before which three of the first horns were plucked up by the roots; and behold, in this horn were eyes like the eyes of a man, and a mouth speaking arrogantly.
I considered the horns, and behold, there came up among them another little horn, before whom there were three of the first horns plucked up by the roots: and behold, in this horn were eyes like the eyes of a man, and a mouth speaking great things.
I considered the horns, and behold another little horn sprung out of the midst of them: and three of the first horns were plucked up at the presence thereof: and behold eyes like the eyes of a man were in this horn, and a mouth speaking great things.
While I was looking at those horns, I saw a little horn appear on the head of that beast. It tore out three of the other horns. This little horn had eyes like humans have, and it had a mouth with which it spoke very boastfully.
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Daniel 7:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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מִשְׂתַּכַּ֨ל
הֲוֵ֜ית
בְּ/קַרְנַיָּ֗/א
וַ֠/אֲלוּ
קֶ֣רֶן
אָחֳרִ֤י
זְעֵירָה֙
סִלְקָ֣ת
ביני/הון
בֵּֽינֵי/הֵ֔ן
וּ/תְלָ֗ת
מִן
קַרְנַיָּ/א֙
קַדְמָ֣יָתָ֔/א
אתעקרו
אֶתְעֲקַ֖רָה
מִן
קדמי/ה
קֳדָמַ֑/הּ
וַ/אֲל֨וּ
עַיְנִ֜ין
כְּ/עַיְנֵ֤י
אֲנָשָׁ/א֙
בְּ/קַרְנָ/א
דָ֔א
וּ/פֻ֖ם
מְמַלִּ֥ל
רַבְרְבָֽן
מִשְׂתַּכַּ֨ל
sᵉkal
H7920
to contemplate
Adj
הֲוֵ֜ית
hâvâʼ
H1934
to be
Adj
בְּ/קַרְנַיָּ֗/א
qeren
H7162
horn
Adj | N-fp | Art
וַ֠/אֲלוּ
ʼălûw
H431
behold
Adj | Part
קֶ֣רֶן
qeren
H7162
horn
Adj
אָחֳרִ֤י
ʼochŏrîy
H317
another
Adj
זְעֵירָה֙
zᵉʻêyr
H2192
little
Adj
סִלְקָ֣ת
çᵉliq
H5559
to ascend
Adj
ביני/הון
bêyn
H997
between
Adj | Suff
בֵּֽינֵי/הֵ֔ן
bêyn
H997
between
Adj | Suff
וּ/תְלָ֗ת
tᵉlâth
H8532
three
Adj | Adj
מִן
min
H4481
from
Adj
קַרְנַיָּ/א֙
qeren
H7162
horn
Adj | Art
קַדְמָ֣יָתָ֔/א
qadmay
H6933
first
Adj | Art
אתעקרו
ʻăqar
H6132
be uprooted
Adj
אֶתְעֲקַ֖רָה
ʻăqar
H6132
be uprooted
Adj
מִן
min
H4481
from
Adj
קדמי/ה
qŏdâm
H6925
before
Adj | Art
קֳדָמַ֑/הּ
qŏdâm
H6925
before
Adj | Suff
וַ/אֲל֨וּ
ʼălûw
H431
behold
Adj | Part
עַיְנִ֜ין
ʻayin
H5870
eye
Adj
כְּ/עַיְנֵ֤י
ʻayin
H5870
eye
Adj | N-fp
אֲנָשָׁ/א֙
ʼĕnâsh
H606
man
Adj | Art
בְּ/קַרְנָ/א
qeren
H7162
horn
Adj | N-fs | Art
דָ֔א
dâʼ
H1668
this
Adj
וּ/פֻ֖ם
pum
H6433
mouth
Adj | N-ms
מְמַלִּ֥ל
mᵉlal
H4449
to speak
Adj
רַבְרְבָֽן
rabrab
H7260
great
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Daniel 7:8
מִשְׂתַּכַּ֨ל
sᵉkal
H7920
"to contemplate"
Adj
To contemplate means to think carefully and consider something. In the Bible, this word is used to describe someone who is thoughtful and wise, like the friends of Job in Job 4:2.
Definition: (Ithpael) to consider, contemplate Aramaic of sa.khal (שָׂכַל "be prudent" H7919A)
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: consider. See also: Daniel 7:8.
הֲוֵ֜ית
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.
בְּ/קַרְנַיָּ֗/א
qeren
H7162
"horn"
Adj | N-fp | 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.
וַ֠/אֲלוּ
ʼălûw
H431
"behold"
Adj | Part
This word means behold or lo, used to get someone's attention. It is similar to the Aramaic word for woe, and is often used in the Bible to introduce a surprising or important statement.
Definition: behold!, lo! Aramaic of al.lay (אַלְלַי "woe!" H0480)
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: behold. See also: Daniel 2:31; Daniel 4:10; Daniel 7:8.
קֶ֣רֶן
qeren
H7162
"horn"
Adj
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.
אָחֳרִ֤י
ʼochŏrîy
H317
"another"
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.
זְעֵירָה֙
zᵉʻêyr
H2192
"little"
Adj
This word is similar to H2191, also meaning small or little. It's used in the Aramaic language to describe something that is not very big or significant. It's often translated as 'little' in English Bibles.
Definition: a little, small Aramaic of ze.er (זְעֵיר "little" H2191)
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: little. See also: Daniel 7:8.
סִלְקָ֣ת
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.
ביני/הון
bêyn
H997
"between"
Adj | Suff
This Aramaic word also means between, used to describe a location or a choice, like among or between two things, as seen in Daniel where it talks about being between two groups.
Definition: between Aramaic of ben (בַּ֫יִן ": between" H0996)
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: among, between. See also: Daniel 7:5; Daniel 7:8.
בֵּֽינֵי/הֵ֔ן
bêyn
H997
"between"
Adj | Suff
This Aramaic word also means between, used to describe a location or a choice, like among or between two things, as seen in Daniel where it talks about being between two groups.
Definition: between Aramaic of ben (בַּ֫יִן ": between" H0996)
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: among, between. See also: Daniel 7:5; Daniel 7:8.
וּ/תְלָ֗ת
tᵉlâth
H8532
"three"
Adj | 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.
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.
קַרְנַיָּ/א֙
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.
קַדְמָ֣יָתָ֔/א
qadmay
H6933
"first"
Adj | Art
Qadmay means first or former, used to describe something that happened before. It appears in the Bible to refer to the first or initial thing in a sequence.
Definition: 1) former, first 1a) first 1b) former
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: first. See also: Daniel 7:4; Daniel 7:8; Daniel 7:24.
אתעקרו
ʻăqar
H6132
"be uprooted"
Adj
To be uprooted means to be completely removed or destroyed, like a plant being pulled out of the ground. This word is used in the Bible to describe the destruction of cities or nations.
Definition: 1) to pluck, be rooted up 1a) (Ithp'al) to be rooted up
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: pluck up by the roots. See also: Daniel 7:8.
אֶתְעֲקַ֖רָה
ʻăqar
H6132
"be uprooted"
Adj
To be uprooted means to be completely removed or destroyed, like a plant being pulled out of the ground. This word is used in the Bible to describe the destruction of cities or nations.
Definition: 1) to pluck, be rooted up 1a) (Ithp'al) to be rooted up
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: pluck up by the roots. See also: Daniel 7:8.
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 | Art
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.
קֳדָמַ֑/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.
וַ/אֲל֨וּ
ʼălûw
H431
"behold"
Adj | Part
This word means behold or lo, used to get someone's attention. It is similar to the Aramaic word for woe, and is often used in the Bible to introduce a surprising or important statement.
Definition: behold!, lo! Aramaic of al.lay (אַלְלַי "woe!" H0480)
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: behold. See also: Daniel 2:31; Daniel 4:10; Daniel 7:8.
עַיְנִ֜ין
ʻayin
H5870
"eye"
Adj
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.
כְּ/עַיְנֵ֤י
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.
אֲנָשָׁ/א֙
ʼĕnâsh
H606
"man"
Adj | Art
A human being or mankind, used to describe people in general, as seen in Psalm 8 and Isaiah 52. This word refers to humans as individuals or collectively.
Definition: 1) man, human being 2) mankind (collective) Aramaic of e.nosh (אֱנוֹשׁ "human" H0582)
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: man, [phrase] whosoever. See also: Ezra 4:11; Daniel 4:29; Daniel 7:13.
בְּ/קַרְנָ/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.
דָ֔א
dâʼ
H1668
"this"
Adj
This Hebrew word means this or one, used to point out something specific. It is similar to the Aramaic word geh, also meaning this.
Definition: this, one ... to ... another Aramaic of geh (גֵּה "this" H1454)
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: one..another, this. See also: Daniel 4:27; Daniel 7:3; Daniel 7:8.
וּ/פֻ֖ם
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.
מְמַלִּ֥ל
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.
רַבְרְבָֽן
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.
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Context — Daniel’s Vision of the Four Beasts
6Next, as I watched, suddenly another beast appeared. It was like a leopard, and on its back it had four wings like those of a bird. The beast also had four heads, and it was given authority to rule.
7After 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.
8While 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.
9As I continued to watch, thrones were set in place, and the Ancient of Days took His seat. His clothing was white as snow, and the hair of His head was like pure wool. His throne was flaming with fire, and its wheels were all ablaze. 10A river of fire was flowing, coming out from His presence. Thousands upon thousands attended Him, and myriads upon myriads stood before Him. The court was convened, and the books were opened.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Revelation 13:5–6 | The beast was given a mouth to speak arrogant and blasphemous words, and authority to act for 42 months. And the beast opened its mouth to speak blasphemies against God and to slander His name and His tabernacle—those who dwell in heaven. |
| 2 | Revelation 13:1 | Then I saw a beast with ten horns and seven heads rising out of the sea. There were ten royal crowns on its horns and blasphemous names on its heads. |
| 3 | Psalms 12:3 | May the LORD cut off all flattering lips and every boastful tongue. |
| 4 | Revelation 13:11–13 | Then I saw another beast rising out of the earth. This beast had two horns like a lamb, but spoke like a dragon. And this beast exercised all the authority of the first beast and caused the earth and those who dwell in it to worship the first beast, whose mortal wound had been healed. And the second beast performed great signs to cause even fire from heaven to come down to earth in the presence of the people. |
| 5 | Revelation 9:7 | And the locusts looked like horses prepared for battle, with something like crowns of gold on their heads, and faces like the faces of men. |
| 6 | Daniel 8:9–12 | 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. And in the rebellion, the host and the daily sacrifice were given over to the horn, and it flung truth to the ground and prospered in whatever it did. |
| 7 | Daniel 11:36 | 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. |
| 8 | 2 Thessalonians 2:4 | He will oppose and exalt himself above every so-called god or object of worship. So he will seat himself in the temple of God, proclaiming himself to be God. |
| 9 | 1 Samuel 2:3 | Do not boast so proudly, or let arrogance come from your mouth, for the LORD is a God who knows, and by Him actions are weighed. |
| 10 | Daniel 7:20–25 | 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. |
Daniel 7:8 Summary
This verse describes a small but powerful horn that rises up and overpowers three other horns, speaking words of arrogance against God. The little horn represents a future leader who will oppose God and His people, as seen in other parts of the Bible like 1 John 2:18 and Revelation 13:1-10. This leader will be clever and deceptive, but ultimately, God will judge and overcome him, as described in Daniel 7:9-10 and Revelation 20:11-15. As believers, we can trust in God's power and sovereignty, even in the face of opposition and persecution, and remain faithful to Him, as encouraged in 1 Peter 4:12-13.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the little horn in Daniel 7:8 represent?
The little horn is believed to represent the Antichrist, as described in 1 John 2:18 and Revelation 13:1-10, who will rise to power and speak words of arrogance against God and His people.
Why were three of the first horns uprooted before the little horn?
The uprooting of the three horns may symbolize the little horn's power and authority to overcome and destroy others, as seen in Revelation 13:7, where the beast is given power to wage war against the saints and overcome them.
What is the significance of the little horn having eyes like those of a man and a mouth that spoke words of arrogance?
The eyes like those of a man may represent the little horn's intelligence and ability to deceive, while the mouth that spoke words of arrogance signifies its blasphemy against God, as seen in Revelation 13:5-6, where the beast opens its mouth to utter blasphemies against God and those who dwell in heaven.
How does this verse relate to the end times and God's judgment?
This verse is part of a larger vision in Daniel 7 that describes the rise and fall of world powers and the ultimate triumph of God's kingdom, as seen in Daniel 7:9-10, where the Ancient of Days takes His seat and the court is convened to judge the wicked and reward the righteous, as also described in Revelation 20:11-15.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about the nature of evil and its tendency to rise up against God and His people?
- How can we, as believers, discern and resist the influence of the Antichrist spirit in our world today?
- What does the image of the little horn with eyes like those of a man and a mouth that spoke words of arrogance say about the dangers of human pride and arrogance?
- How can we, as followers of Christ, remain faithful and steadfast in the face of opposition and persecution, as described in 1 Peter 4:12-13?
Gill's Exposition on Daniel 7:8
I considered the horns,.... The ten horns of the fourth beast; these the prophet particularly looked at, took special notice of them, carefully observed them, their number, form, and situation, and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 7:8
I considered the horns, and, behold, there came up among them another little horn, before whom there were three of the first horns plucked up by the roots: and, behold, in this horn were eyes like
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 7:8
Daniel considered, and this calls upon us to consider the matter. Another little horn: some will have the Turk meant; others, before him, Antiochus Epiphanes; others Julius Caesar; others antichrist. It is certain the horn that riseth out of the he-goat is Antiochus, , but the horn here mentioned riseth out of the fourth beast, or under him. Therefore he must be the Turk, as some will have it, or the Romish antichrist. Not the Turk, since, 1. The horn signified only one king, . 2. He must gain all the fourth kingdom. 3. He must reign before the kingdom of Christ is erected. Before whom there were three of the first horns plucked up by the roots: some will have Egypt, Asia, and Greece to be the three which are possessed by the Turk; but though he hath got the Egyptian and Constantinopolitan, which are two, must the German be the third? He hath pushed hard for it now of late.
A mouth speaking great things: this again some interpret of Antiochus, some of Mahomet, some of the Caesars, others of antichrist, all concerning their craft and blasphemies, which properly can be meant but of one.
Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 7:8
Daniel 7:8 I considered the horns, and, behold, there came up among them another little horn, before whom there were three of the first horns plucked up by the roots: and, behold, in this horn [were] eyes like the eyes of man, and a mouth speaking great things.Ver. 8. And I considered the horns.] For without a serious and sedulous consideration I could not have kenned it. So slyly and secretly worketh the mystery of iniquity. And behold there came up among them another little horn.] This is Antiochus Epiphanes, say some, the Great Turk, say others, the Pope, say a third sort, and with them I concur, whose kingdom is here called a "little horn," because the Pope was at first a mean minister of the Roman Church, viz., till Constantine’ s time. Afterwards he was only primate and metropolitan of the churches of Italy. No man took him for a prince, no, not when he began to write Volumns et iubemus, We will and command you, A.D. 606; but he grew up by degrees, and cunningly got among the ten horns, till at length he overtopped them. Before whom there were three of the first horns plucked up by the roots.] These were, according to some, Chilperick the French king, Frederick the emperor, and King John of England, whom he made his vassal. Others reckon them to be Chilperick, the exarch of Italy in the time of Gregory II, and Desiderius, king of Lombards, slain by Charles the Great at the instigation of the Pope. For three kingdoms coming under him, let it be considered whether they be not Spain, Germany, and France; or whether this prefigured not, saith one, his triple crown. And, behold, in this horn were eyes like the eyes of man.] In respect to his feigned courtesy and profound policy.
To be sharp-sighted is commendable; but to be wittily wicked is to do the devil doubty service. And a mouth speaking great things.] Big swollen with blasphemies, both against God and his viceregents upon earth. Pope Boniface wrote to Philip the Fair, king of France, Volumus te scire te in temporali et spirituali nobis subiacere. We would you should know, sir, that you are to subject yourselves to us, both in temporals and spirituals, &c. Accordingly he took upon him to overtop and command at pleasure all Christian kings and emperors. The application that the malicious Jewish doctors blasphemously make of this little horn to our Lord Jesus Christ is worthy of all execration. Alsted., Chron.
Ellicott's Commentary on Daniel 7:8
(8) I considered.—Literally, I kept on looking. Here, for the first time in the course of the vision, there appears a change taking place in the object itself. While the three beasts had passed away unchanged in any material addition, among the ten horns of the fourth beast there was seen to grow up a “little horn.” which destroyed three of the other horns. That a man, and not a kingdom, is intended, though the man may be the representative of a kingdom, appears from the mention of “the eyes of a man,” indicating craft and cunning, and “the mouth speaking great things,” implying vain-glory and blasphemy.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Daniel 7:8
Verse 8. Another little horn] Among Protestant writers this is considered to be the popedom. Before whom there were three of the first horns plucked up] These were probably, 1. The exarchate of Ravenna. 2. The kingdom of the Lombards. And, 3. The state of Rome. The first was given to the Pope, Stephen II., by Pepin, king of France, A.D. 755; and this constituted the pope's temporal princes. The second was given to St. Peter by Charlemagne, in 774.
The third, the state of Rome, was vested in the pope, both in spirituals and temporals, and confirmed to him by Lewis the pious. These are the three horns which were plucked up from the roots before the little horn. Were eyes like the eyes of a man] Intimating cunning and superintendence; for the pope calls himself Episcopus episcoporum, the Overseer of overseers. And a mouth speaking great things.] Full of boasting; pretending to unlimited jurisdiction; binding and loosing at pleasure; promising to absolve from all sins, present, past, and future; and threatening to send to everlasting destruction all kings, kingdoms, and individuals, who would dare to dispute his power and authority.
Cambridge Bible on Daniel 7:8
8. I considered the horns, and] I was contemplating the horns, when, &c. The force of the verb is apparent from its use in the Targ. of Onk., as Exodus 3:6, ‘he feared to gaze upon the glory of Jehovah,’ and Numbers 21:9, ‘when he looked attentively at (or contemplated) the serpent of brass.’ another little horn, &c.] R.V. (avoiding a possible ambiguity in the English) another horn, a little one, before which, &c. With ‘little’ cf. Daniel 8:9. No doubt the meaning is, little in its beginning, but soon increasing in power, till ‘three of the first horns were rooted up from before it.’ If the fourth beast symbolizes the empire of Alexander, the ‘little horn’ will be Antiochus Epiphanes, whose persecution of the Jews (b.c. 168–165) forms certainly the subject of Dan 8:10-14; Daniel 8:24-25, and Daniel 11:31-33, and who, in Daniel 8:9 (see Daniel 8:23), is also represented by a ‘little horn.’ The descriptions at the end of the present verse, and in Daniel 7:21; Daniel 7:25, also suit Antiochus Epiphanes. For further particulars respecting the events of his reign, see the notes on Daniel 11:21 ff., Daniel 11:30-36 ff., and p. 194 f. and behold, in this horn, &c.] Another marvel: the horn had the eyes and mouth of a man. The eyes like the eyes of a man imply the faculty of keen observation and insight, and so indirectly the possession of intellectual shrewdness. and a month speaking great things] i.e. proud, presumptuous things, especially against God, or His people. Cf.
Psalms 12:3, ‘the tongue that speaketh great things,’ Obadiah 1:12, lit. ‘neither make thy mouth great,’ Revelation 13:5, where the beast with ten horns is given ‘a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies.’ Comp. Daniel 11:36, where it is said of Antiochus Epiphanes that he will ‘speak marvellous things against the God of gods’; and 1Ma 1:24, where it is stated that, after despoiling the Temple (b.c. 170), he went away, and ‘spake great presumptuousness’ (ἐλάλησενὑπερηφανίανμεγάλην).
Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 7:8
8. This little horn and his horrible deeds will be described in detail later (Daniel 7:24-25; chap. 11).
Sermons on Daniel 7:8
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(Daniel) Daniel's Great Vision by Willie Mullan | In this sermon, the speaker, Daniel, expresses his grief and troubled spirit. He seeks the interpretation of his dream from a created being. The interpretation reveals that the fou |
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Discerning the Signs of the Times - Part Two by Ian Paisley | Ian Paisley preaches about the potential dangers of the new European Union Constitution, highlighting the threat it poses to the liberties and democratic values that stemmed from t |
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The Wicked Leaders of the Apostate Forces at the End of the Age-the Antichrist by Arno Clemens Gaebelein | Arno Clemens Gaebelein delves into the detailed prophecies of the Bible regarding the rise of wicked leaders in the end times, including the revived Roman Empire, the personal Anti |
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(Revelation) Revelation 13:1-13 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the limited period of three and a half years mentioned in the Bible. He refers to Daniel's 70th week and explains that this period of authori |
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(Revelation) Part 1 the Last Trumpet by Willie Mullan | In this sermon, the preacher begins by leading the congregation in singing the hymn "Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus." He then introduces the topic of the sermon, which is the woman m |
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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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Church History - Session 8 (The Book of Revelation: A Historic Sequence) by Edgar F. Parkyns | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of the second row and how it signifies the end of the advancing power of Turkey. The preacher then references the biblical passag |