Daniel 11:36 kjv
And the king shall do according to his will; and he shall exalt himself, and magnify himself above every god, and shall speak marvellous things against the God of gods, and shall prosper till the indignation be accomplished: for that that is determined shall be done.
Daniel 11:36 nkjv
"Then the king shall do according to his own will: he shall exalt and magnify himself above every god, shall speak blasphemies against the God of gods, and shall prosper till the wrath has been accomplished; for what has been determined shall be done.
Daniel 11:36 niv
"The king will do as he pleases. He will exalt and magnify himself above every god and will say unheard-of things against the God of gods. He will be successful until the time of wrath is completed, for what has been determined must take place.
Daniel 11:36 esv
"And the king shall do as he wills. He shall exalt himself and magnify himself above every god, and shall speak astonishing things against the God of gods. He shall prosper till the indignation is accomplished; for what is decreed shall be done.
Daniel 11:36 nlt
"The king will do as he pleases, exalting himself and claiming to be greater than every god, even blaspheming the God of gods. He will succeed, but only until the time of wrath is completed. For what has been determined will surely take place.
Daniel 11 36 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Dan 11:37 | "He shall show no regard for the gods of his fathers or for the one desired by women, nor will he regard any god, for he shall make himself great above all." | Exalting self above God |
| 2 Thess 2:3-4 | "Let no one deceive you in any way, for that day will not come unless the rebellion comes first, and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the son of destruction, who opposes and exalts himself against every so-called god or object of worship, so that he sits in the temple of God, proclaiming himself to be God." | Antichrist figure |
| Matt 24:24 | "For false christs and false prophets will arise and perform great signs and wonders so as to lead astray, if possible, even the elect." | Deception and power |
| Rev 13:5-6 | "Also it was allowed to speak great things and blasphemies, and to exercise authority for forty-two months. It opened its mouth to blaspheme God, by blaspheming his name and his dwelling, that is, those who dwell in heaven." | Blasphemy and authority |
| Isa 14:13-14 | "You said in your heart, 'I will ascend to heaven; above the stars of God I will set my throne on high; I will sit on the mount of assembly in the regions of the north; I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High.'" | Pride and self-exaltation |
| Jer 50:36 | "A sword is upon the liars, and they will act like fools. A sword is upon their warriors, and they will become dejected." | Consequences for deceit |
| Ps 73:18-20 | "Surely you lay them on smooth places; you cast them down into destruction. How suddenly they are made desolate! They are utterly swept away by terrors." | Downfall of the wicked |
| Dan 8:24 | "His power shall be great. And he shall cause fearful destruction, and in his Providence he shall succeed, and in his rage he shall destroy many." | Destructive power and success |
| Dan 7:20-21 | "...and concerning the ten horns that were on its head, and the other horn that came up and before which three of them fell—the horn that had eyes and a mouth that spoke great things, and that seemed greater than its companions. I saw the same horn making war with the saints and prevailing over them," | Opposition to saints |
| Ps 10:4 | "The wicked boasts of the desires of his soul; he blesses the greedy and renounces the Lord." | Boasting and rejection of God |
| Prov 16:18 | "Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall." | Principle of pride |
| Jude 1:16 | "...grumbling, complaining, following their own passions; they court flattery for the sake of personal gain." | Characteristics of false teachers |
| 1 Tim 4:1-3 | "Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons, through the insincerness of liars whose consciences are seared, who forbid marriage and demand abstinence from foods that God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth." | Deceitful teachings |
| Matt 7:21-23 | "Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name? And cast out demons in your name? And do many mighty works in your name?’ And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.’" | False works and final judgment |
| Luke 21:24 | "...and they will fall by the edge of the sword and be led captive into all the nations, and Jerusalem will be trampled underfoot by the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled." | Gentiles trampling Jerusalem |
| John 14:6 | "Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." | Jesus as the sole mediator |
| Acts 4:12 | "And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.”" | Jesus as the only name for salvation |
| 2 Sam 22:26 | "With the loyal you show yourself loyal; with the blameless you show yourself blameless;" | God's faithfulness to the faithful |
| Rom 11:33 | "Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how inscrutable his paths!" | God's sovereign plan |
| Zeph 1:14-18 | "The great day of the Lord is near, near and hastening fast...On the day of the Lord's fierce anger... On that day a day of wrath, a day of trouble and ruin, a day of devastation and desolation, a day of darkness and gloom, a day of clouds and thick darkness," | Day of wrath |
| Dan 7:25 | "He shall speak words against the Most High, and shall wear out the saints of the Most High, and he shall think to change the times and the law, and they shall be given into his hand for a time, and times, and half a time." | Adversary's intent to change laws |
Daniel 11 verses
Daniel 11 36 Meaning
The King shall do according to his will. He shall exalt and magnify himself above every god. He shall speak monstrous things against the God of gods and shall prosper until the indignation is accomplished. He will accomplish what is determined.
Daniel 11 36 Context
Daniel chapter 11 provides a detailed prophetic account of future rulers and conflicts, primarily focusing on the Ptolemaic and Seleucid dynasties that followed Alexander the Great. This section often refers to figures and events relating to Antiochus IV Epiphanes, a tyrannical ruler of the Seleucid Empire. Verse 36 introduces a shift to a future figure, often interpreted as the Antichrist, who will exert absolute authority and exhibit extreme impiety. The verse appears in the context of the escalating opposition to God and His people, preceding descriptions of this figure's final downfall. The historical audience for Daniel would have seen this prophecy as a warning and a source of hope amidst their own struggles and oppressions, offering assurance of divine justice and ultimate victory.
Daniel 11 36 Word Analysis
- And the king (וְהַמֶּלֶךְ - v'hammelek): The conjunction "and" (וְ - v') links this verse to the preceding narrative. "The king" (הַמֶּלֶךְ - hammelek) signifies a specific ruler.
- shall do (יַעֲשֶׂה - ya'aseh): Future tense of the verb "to do" or "to act," indicating determined action.
- according to his will (כִּרְצוֹנוֹ - kirtzono): "According to" (כְּ - ke) meaning like, as, or according to. "His will" (רְצוֹנוֹ - rtzono) from the root רָצָה (ratzah) meaning to be pleased, to will, to desire. It emphasizes absolute autonomy and self-direction.
- he shall exalt (וְיָרִים - v'yarim): "And he shall lift up" or "exalt." This highlights pride and self-aggrandizement.
- and magnify himself (וְיִתְגַּדַּל - v'yitgaddal): "And he shall make himself great" or "magnify himself." Intensifies the concept of self-importance.
- above every god (עַל־כָּל־אֵל - al-kol-El): "Upon" or "above" (עַל - al) "all" (כָּל - kol) "god" (אֵל - El). This refers to deities recognized in the ancient Near East and also God Himself.
- and against the God of gods (וְעַל־אֱלֹהֵי הָאֱלֹהִים - v'al-Elohei ha'Elohim): "And against" (וְעַל - v'al). "God of gods" (אֱלֹהֵי הָאֱלֹהִים - Elohei ha'Elohim) is a superlative or possessive plural in Hebrew, emphasizing God's supreme sovereignty over all divine or powerful beings.
- shall he speak monstrous things (וּלְיַבֵּר - uleyabber): "And to speak" (וּלְ - ul) + "he shall speak" (יְבַעַר - yebua'r is a reading in some versions, meaning "speak foolishly" or "act senselessly," but the reading here used from the Masoretic Text is liyabber, from the root יבר (y-b-r) which means to speak, utter, or declare. The context strongly implies "blasphemies" or "things contrary to nature/God."
- and shall prosper (וְיַצְלִיחַ - v'yatzliach): "And shall succeed" or "prosper." This indicates a temporary outward success resulting from his actions.
- until the indignation is accomplished (עַד־כִּי־יִתַּם־זַעַם - ad-ki-yittham-za'am): "Until" (עַד - ad). "For" or "because" (כִּֽי - ki). "Is finished" or "accomplished" (יִתַּם - yittham), from the root תָּמַם (tammam). "Indignation" or "wrath" (זַעַם - za'am), referring to God's displeasure.
- for that which is determined (כִּי־חָרוּץ - ki-charutz): "For" or "because" (כִּי - ki). "Determined" or "decreed" (חָרוּץ - charutz), implying a divinely set plan or decree. This points to the finite nature of his dominion.
Daniel 11 36 Bonus Section
The phrase "God of gods" (Elohei ha'Elohim) in Hebrew is an intensifier, signifying the supreme God above all other divine beings or rulers, highlighting His unique and ultimate authority. The term "indignation" (za'am) underscores that this ruler's actions are happening within a context of divine judgment. The "that which is determined" (charutz) points to the foreknowledge and sovereign control of God over history, ensuring that even the wicked actions of individuals operate within His plan and have a divinely appointed end. The temporary prosperity of such a figure is a recurring theme, emphasizing that ultimate power rests with God.
Daniel 11 36 Commentary
This verse powerfully describes a ruler who embodies supreme self-will, arrogantly placing himself above all perceived deities, including the God of gods. He will utter blasphemies and achieve success in his endeavors until God's wrath, which is predetermined and finite, is fulfilled. This prophetic statement highlights absolute self-deification and extreme opposition to divine authority. The prosperity he experiences is temporary, bound by God's ultimate sovereign decree. This passage serves as a stark warning against hubris and the danger of defying God's established order, foreshadowing judgment.