Daniel 8:22
Daniel 8:22 in Multiple Translations
The four horns that replaced the broken one represent four kingdoms that will rise from that nation, but will not have the same power.
Now that being broken, whereas four stood up for it, four kingdoms shall stand up out of the nation, but not in his power.
And as for that which was broken, in the place whereof four stood up, four kingdoms shall stand up out of the nation, but not with his power.
And as for that which was broken, in place of which four came up, four kingdoms will come up from his nation, but not with his power.
The four horns that came up in place of the large horn that was broken represent the four kingdoms that arose from that nation, but not as powerful as the first.
And that that is broken, and foure stoode vp for it, are foure kingdomes, which shall stand vp of that nation, but not in his strength.
and that being broken, stand up do four in its place, four kingdoms from the nation do stand up, and not in its power.
As for that which was broken, in the place where four stood up, four kingdoms will stand up out of the nation, but not with his power.
Now that being broken, whereas four stood up in its place, four kingdoms shall stand up out of the nation, but not in his power.
But whereas when that was broken, there arose up four for it: four kings shall rise up of his nation, but not with his strength.
As for the four horns that grew after the first horn was broken off, they represent four kingdoms into which that first kingdom will be divided after the first king dies. Those four kingdoms will not be as strong/powerful as the first kingdom was.
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Daniel 8:22 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/הַ֨/נִּשְׁבֶּ֔רֶת
וַ/תַּֽעֲמֹ֥דְנָה
אַרְבַּ֖ע
תַּחְתֶּ֑י/הָ
אַרְבַּ֧ע
מַלְכֻי֛וֹת
מִ/גּ֥וֹי
יַעֲמֹ֖דְנָה
וְ/לֹ֥א
בְ/כֹחֽ/וֹ
וְ/הַ֨/נִּשְׁבֶּ֔רֶת
shâbar
H7665
to break
Conj | Art | V-Niphal-Inf-c
וַ/תַּֽעֲמֹ֥דְנָה
ʻâmad
H5975
to stand
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fp
אַרְבַּ֖ע
ʼarbaʻ
H702
four
Adj
תַּחְתֶּ֑י/הָ
tachath
H8478
underneath
Prep | Suff
אַרְבַּ֧ע
ʼarbaʻ
H702
four
Adj
מַלְכֻי֛וֹת
malkûwth
H4438
royalty
N-fp
מִ/גּ֥וֹי
gôwy
H1471
Gentile
Prep | N-ms
יַעֲמֹ֖דְנָה
ʻâmad
H5975
to stand
V-Qal-Imperf-3fp
וְ/לֹ֥א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Conj | Part
בְ/כֹחֽ/וֹ
kôach
H3581
reptile
Prep | N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Daniel 8:22
וְ/הַ֨/נִּשְׁבֶּ֔רֶת
shâbar
H7665
"to break"
Conj | Art | V-Niphal-Inf-c
This word means to break or shatter something, either physically or emotionally. It can also mean to burst or rupture, and is often used to describe intense violence or destruction. In the Bible, it's translated as break or crush.
Definition: 1) to break, break in pieces 1a) (Qal) 1a1) break, break in or down, rend violently, wreck, crush, quench 1a2) to break, rupture (fig) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be broken, be maimed, be crippled, be wrecked 1b2) to be broken, be crushed (fig) 1c) (Piel) to shatter, break 1d) (Hiphil) to cause to break out, bring to the birth 1e) (Hophal) to be broken, be shattered Aramaic equivalent: te.var (תְּבַר "to break" H8406)
Usage: Occurs in 143 OT verses. KJV: break (down, off, in pieces, up), broken (-hearted), bring to the birth, crush, destroy, hurt, quench, [idiom] quite, tear, view (by mistake for H7663 (שָׂבַר)). See also: Genesis 19:9; Isaiah 27:11; Psalms 3:8.
וַ/תַּֽעֲמֹ֥דְנָה
ʻâmad
H5975
"to stand"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fp
Means 'to stand' in a strong sense, like in Exodus 17:12 where Moses stood with his arms up to help Israel win a battle.
Definition: : stand/stop/establish 1) to stand, remain, endure, take one's stand 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to stand, take one's stand, be in a standing attitude, stand forth, take a stand, present oneself, attend upon, be or become servant of 1a2) to stand still, stop (moving or doing), cease 1a3) to tarry, delay, remain, continue, abide, endure, persist, be steadfast 1a4) to make a stand, hold one's ground 1a5) to stand upright, remain standing, stand up, rise, be erect, be upright 1a6) to arise, appear, come on the scene, stand forth, appear, rise up or against 1a7) to stand with, take one's stand, be appointed, grow flat, grow insipid 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to station, set 1b2) to cause to stand firm, maintain 1b3) to cause to stand up, cause to set up, erect 1b4) to present (one) before (king) 1b5) to appoint, ordain, establish 1c) (Hophal) to be presented, be caused to stand, be stood before
Usage: Occurs in 497 OT verses. KJV: abide (behind), appoint, arise, cease, confirm, continue, dwell, be employed, endure, establish, leave, make, ordain, be (over), place, (be) present (self), raise up, remain, repair, [phrase] serve, set (forth, over, -tle, up), (make to, make to be at a, with-) stand (by, fast, firm, still, up), (be at a) stay (up), tarry. See also: Genesis 18:8; Joshua 21:44; 1 Chronicles 6:17.
אַרְבַּ֖ע
ʼarbaʻ
H702
"four"
Adj
The number four is a simple counting number in Hebrew, used to describe quantities of things, such as people, objects, or groups.
Definition: four
Usage: Occurs in 277 OT verses. KJV: four. See also: Genesis 2:10; Judges 20:47; Esther 9:21.
תַּחְתֶּ֑י/הָ
tachath
H8478
"underneath"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means underneath or below, often used to describe physical locations or positions. It appears in various books, including Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to indicate something is under or beneath something else. The word has several related meanings.
Definition: : under/below 1) the under part, beneath, instead of, as, for, for the sake of, flat, unto, where, whereas n m 1a) the under part adv accus 1b) beneath prep 1c) under, beneath 1c1) at the foot of (idiom) 1c2) sweetness, subjection, woman, being burdened or oppressed (fig) 1c3) of subjection or conquest 1d) what is under one, the place in which one stands 1d1) in one's place, the place in which one stands (idiom with reflexive pronoun) 1d2) in place of, instead of (in transferred sense) 1d3) in place of, in exchange or return for (of things mutually interchanged) conj 1e) instead of, instead of that 1f) in return for that, because that in compounds 1g) in, under, into the place of (after verbs of motion) 1h) from under, from beneath, from under the hand of, from his place, under, beneath
Usage: Occurs in 450 OT verses. KJV: as, beneath, [idiom] flat, in(-stead), (same) place (where...is), room, for...sake, stead of, under, [idiom] unto, [idiom] when...was mine, whereas, (where-) fore, with. See also: Genesis 1:7; Deuteronomy 7:24; 1 Kings 20:42.
אַרְבַּ֧ע
ʼarbaʻ
H702
"four"
Adj
The number four is a simple counting number in Hebrew, used to describe quantities of things, such as people, objects, or groups.
Definition: four
Usage: Occurs in 277 OT verses. KJV: four. See also: Genesis 2:10; Judges 20:47; Esther 9:21.
מַלְכֻי֛וֹת
malkûwth
H4438
"royalty"
N-fp
Royalty or royal power refers to the authority and dominion of a king or queen, like Solomon's reign in Israel. It can also mean the kingdom or territory ruled by a monarch. The word is used in the Bible to describe sovereign power and authority.
Definition: 1) royalty, royal power, reign, kingdom, sovereign power 1a) royal power, dominion 1b) reign 1c) kingdom, realm Aramaic equivalent: mal.khu (מַלְכוּ "kingdom" H4437)
Usage: Occurs in 82 OT verses. KJV: empire, kingdom, realm, reign, royal. See also: Numbers 24:7; Esther 1:9; Psalms 45:7.
מִ/גּ֥וֹי
gôwy
H1471
"Gentile"
Prep | N-ms
This word refers to a Gentile, someone who is not Hebrew or Israeli. It can also describe a large group of animals or a nation of people, emphasizing their unity and shared identity.
Definition: 1) nation, people 1a) nation, people 1a1) usually of non-Hebrew people 1a2) of descendants of Abraham 1a3) of Israel 1b) of swarm of locusts, other animals (fig.) 1c) Goyim? = "nations" Also named: ethnos (ἔθνος "Gentiles" G1484)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: Gentile, heathen, nation, people. See also: Genesis 10:5; Judges 4:16; Psalms 2:1.
יַעֲמֹ֖דְנָה
ʻâmad
H5975
"to stand"
V-Qal-Imperf-3fp
Means 'to stand' in a strong sense, like in Exodus 17:12 where Moses stood with his arms up to help Israel win a battle.
Definition: : stand/stop/establish 1) to stand, remain, endure, take one's stand 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to stand, take one's stand, be in a standing attitude, stand forth, take a stand, present oneself, attend upon, be or become servant of 1a2) to stand still, stop (moving or doing), cease 1a3) to tarry, delay, remain, continue, abide, endure, persist, be steadfast 1a4) to make a stand, hold one's ground 1a5) to stand upright, remain standing, stand up, rise, be erect, be upright 1a6) to arise, appear, come on the scene, stand forth, appear, rise up or against 1a7) to stand with, take one's stand, be appointed, grow flat, grow insipid 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to station, set 1b2) to cause to stand firm, maintain 1b3) to cause to stand up, cause to set up, erect 1b4) to present (one) before (king) 1b5) to appoint, ordain, establish 1c) (Hophal) to be presented, be caused to stand, be stood before
Usage: Occurs in 497 OT verses. KJV: abide (behind), appoint, arise, cease, confirm, continue, dwell, be employed, endure, establish, leave, make, ordain, be (over), place, (be) present (self), raise up, remain, repair, [phrase] serve, set (forth, over, -tle, up), (make to, make to be at a, with-) stand (by, fast, firm, still, up), (be at a) stay (up), tarry. See also: Genesis 18:8; Joshua 21:44; 1 Chronicles 6:17.
וְ/לֹ֥א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Conj | Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
בְ/כֹחֽ/וֹ
kôach
H3581
"reptile"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
Koach means strength or power, referring to human, angelic, or God's might. It can also describe the strength of animals or the produce of soil.
Definition: 1) a small reptile, probably a kind of lizard, which is unclean 1a) perhaps an extinct animal, exact meaning is unknown
Usage: Occurs in 121 OT verses. KJV: ability, able, chameleon, force, fruits, might, power(-ful), strength, substance, wealth. See also: Genesis 4:12; Job 36:5; Psalms 22:16.
Study Notes — Daniel 8:22
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- Daniel 8:22 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Daniel 8:22
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 8:22
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 8:22
- Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 8:22
- Ellicott's Commentary on Daniel 8:22
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Daniel 8:22
- Cambridge Bible on Daniel 8:22
- Barnes' Notes on Daniel 8:22
- Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 8:22
- Sermons on Daniel 8:22
Context — Gabriel Interprets Daniel’s Vision
20The two-horned ram that you saw represents the kings of Media and Persia.
21The shaggy goat represents the king of Greece, and the large horn between his eyes is the first king.
22The four horns that replaced the broken one represent four kingdoms that will rise from that nation but will not have the same power.
23In the latter part of their reign, when the rebellion has reached its full measure, an insolent king, skilled in intrigue, will come to the throne. 24His power will be great, but it will not be his own. He will cause terrible destruction and succeed in whatever he does. He will destroy the mighty men along with the holy people.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Daniel 11:4 | But as soon as he is established, his kingdom will be broken up and parceled out toward the four winds of heaven. It will not go to his descendants, nor will it have the authority with which he ruled, because his kingdom will be uprooted and given to others. |
| 2 | Daniel 8:3 | Then I lifted up my eyes and saw a ram with two horns standing beside the canal. The horns were long, but one was longer than the other, and the longer one grew up later. |
| 3 | Daniel 8:8 | Thus the goat became very great, but at the height of his power, his large horn was broken off, and four prominent horns came up in its place, pointing toward the four winds of heaven. |
Daniel 8:22 Summary
[This verse, Daniel 8:22, tells us that after the first king of Greece, four other kingdoms will rise, but they will not be as powerful as the first one. This is like what happens in our world today, where countries and leaders come and go, but God remains in control, as seen in Psalm 46:1-3 and Isaiah 40:28. We can trust that God has a plan for the world and for our lives, even when things seem uncertain or changing, as mentioned in Jeremiah 29:11 and Romans 8:28.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the four horns represent in Daniel 8:22?
The four horns represent four kingdoms that will rise from the nation of Greece, as indicated by the broken horn being replaced by them, but these kingdoms will not have the same power as the original horn, which symbolized the first king of Greece, as mentioned in Daniel 8:21.
Why did God allow these kingdoms to rise and fall?
God allows nations to rise and fall according to His sovereign plan, as seen in Daniel 2:21 and Daniel 4:17, where He removes and sets up kings, and in Daniel 8:22, where the four horns will rise but not have the same power.
How does this verse relate to the end times?
This verse, Daniel 8:22, is part of a larger prophecy about the end times, as seen in Daniel 8:23-24, which speaks of an insolent king who will come to power and cause destruction, and is connected to the events leading up to the return of Jesus Christ, as mentioned in Daniel 7:13-14 and Matthew 24:30.
What can we learn about God's power from this verse?
We can learn that God's power is greater than any human kingdom or power, as seen in Daniel 8:22, where the four horns will rise but not have the same power, and in Psalm 103:19, where God's sovereignty over all things is declared.
Reflection Questions
- How do I trust in God's sovereign plan when I see powerful nations rising and falling around me?
- What does it mean for me to live in a world where kingdoms and powers will continue to rise and fall until Jesus returns?
- How can I be a light for God in a world filled with changing powers and kingdoms, as seen in Matthew 5:14-16?
- What does this verse teach me about the nature of human power and its limitations, as compared to God's power in Jeremiah 32:17 and Matthew 19:26?
Gill's Exposition on Daniel 8:22
Now that being broken,.... That is, the great horn Alexander, the first king of the Grecian monarchy; whose death, either by drunkenness, or by poison, is here expressed by being "broken".
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 8:22
Now that being broken, whereas four stood up for it, four kingdoms shall stand up out of the nation, but not in his power.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 8:22
Being broken, i.e. by death, which breaks the horn of all pride and earthly glory. Four stood up for it, i.e. four kingdoms of the nations of the Greeks. Not in his power; that is, not in his majesty and magnificence, but inferior to him.
Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 8:22
Daniel 8:22 Now that being broken, whereas four stood up for it, four kingdoms shall stand up out of the nation, but not in his power.Ver. 22. Now that being broken.] See Daniel 8:8.
Ellicott's Commentary on Daniel 8:22
(22) Not in his power—i.e., not like the first king.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Daniel 8:22
Verse 22. But not in his power.] The four kingdoms which shall arise out of the Macedonian empire shall not be of Alexander's power or family, nor have his strength and dignity.
Cambridge Bible on Daniel 8:22
22. And as for that which was broken, in the place whereof four stood up (R.V.), four kingdoms shall stand up, &c.] see on Daniel 8:8. stand up] i.e. arise. Late Hebrew uses ‘âmad, ‘to stand,’ or ‘stand up,’ where early Hebrew would say ḳ ?ûm, ‘to arise’ (e.g. Exodus 1:8): similarly Daniel 8:23, and several times in ch. 11. out of the nation] There is no art. in Heb.; and the passage, as it stands, reads baldly. Read probably, with LXX, Theod., Vulg., ‘his nation’ (gôyô for gôy), i.e. Alexander’s. but not with his power] None of the four kingdoms which ultimately (see on Daniel 8:8) took the place of the Macedonian empire possessed the power which Alexander enjoyed. Cf. Daniel 11:4 b.
Barnes' Notes on Daniel 8:22
Now that being broken - By the death of Alexander. Whereas four stood up for it - Stood up in its place. Four kingdoms shall stand up - Ultimately. It is not necessary to suppose that this would be immediately.
Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 8:22
20-22. These verses explain Daniel 8:3-8. (See notes.) The explanation is brief, because the interest centers not in the great horn (Alexander the Great), but in the “little horn” (Antiochus Epiphanes).
Sermons on Daniel 8:22
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From Babylon to Jerusalem - (Daniel) ch.11 & 12 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on Daniel chapter 11 and the continuation of the angel Gabriel's message to Daniel. The chapter recounts historical events that were to take pla |
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(Common Market)\tthe Unity of the Market by Willie Mullan | In this sermon, the preacher discusses a dream that the king had, which involved a great image made of different materials. The image had a head of gold, arms and chest of silver, |
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The Medes and the Persians by John F. Walvoord | John F. Walvoord delves into the historical rise and fall of the Medes and the Persians, emphasizing their significant background in Biblical history spanning over two hundred year |