Daniel 7:21 kjv
I beheld, and the same horn made war with the saints, and prevailed against them;
Daniel 7:21 nkjv
"I was watching; and the same horn was making war against the saints, and prevailing against them,
Daniel 7:21 niv
As I watched, this horn was waging war against the holy people and defeating them,
Daniel 7:21 esv
As I looked, this horn made war with the saints and prevailed over them,
Daniel 7:21 nlt
As I watched, this horn was waging war against God's holy people and was defeating them,
Daniel 7 21 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Dan 7:21 | the same horn was making war against the saints and prevailing over them | Persecution of believers |
| Rev 13:7 | it was allowed to make war on the saints and to conquer them | Beast's authority over saints |
| Dan 7:25a | he shall speak words against the Most High, and shall wear out the saints of the Most High | Antagonist's blasphemy |
| 2 Thess 2:4 | who opposes and elevates himself against every so-called god or worship, so that he sits in the temple of God, proclaiming himself to be God | Antichrist's false claims |
| Rev 13:5 | And there was given to it a mouth uttering haughty and blasphemous words, and authority to exercise its authority for forty-two months. | Beast's blasphemy & time |
| Rev 13:6 | It opened its mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme his name and his dwelling, those who dwell in the heavenly | Beast's blasphemy details |
| Acts 14:22 | Through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God. | Perseverance through trials |
| Rom 8:35-37 | Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? ... I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers | Faithfulness despite tribulation |
| 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 by false leaders |
| 2 Tim 3:12 | Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, | Persecution as a norm |
| Rev 2:10 | Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and for ten days you will have tribulation. Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life. | Enduring suffering |
| Luke 21:12 | But before all these things, they will lay their hands on you and persecute you, delivering you up to synagogues and prisons, and you will be dragged before kings and governors for my name's sake. | Persecution of disciples |
| Ps 91:14-15 | "Because he holds fast to me in love, I will deliver him. I will protect him, because he knows my name." | Divine protection |
| Jer 30:7 | Alas! that day is so great there is none like it; it is a time of distress for Jacob, yet he shall be saved out of it. | Jacob's distress & salvation |
| Ezek 36:23-24 | I will vindify my great name... For I will take you from the nations and gather you from all the countries, and bring you into your own land. | God's vindication of His name |
| 1 Pet 5:8 | Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion seeking someone to devour. | Adversary's nature |
| Eph 6:12 | For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. | Spiritual warfare |
| Dan 8:10, 24 | it grew even to the host of heaven... it destroyed the mighty and the holy people. ... It shall cause fearful destruction and succeed in what it undertakes, and shall destroy powerfully the mighty and the like of the people. | Horn's destructive power |
| Dan 9:27 | And he shall make a strong covenant with many for one week, and for half of the week he shall make sacrifice and offering to cease. And upon the wing of abominations shall come one who makes desolate, until the decreed end that is decreed is poured out on the desolator. | Mid-week apostasy |
| 1 John 5:4 | For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith. | Victory through faith |
| Heb 11:33-34 | who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, were made strong out of weakness, became valiant in war, turned armies of aliens to flight. | Faith in action |
| Rev 17:14 | They will make war on the Lamb, and the Lamb will conquer them, for he is Lord of lords and King of kings, and those with him are called and chosen and faithful. | Ultimate victory of Christ |
Daniel 7 verses
Daniel 7 21 Meaning
This verse describes a continuing action of the "little horn" against the "saints" of the Most High, reaching a point of severe persecution where it intends to change times and laws, and the saints are given into its hand for a specific duration.
Daniel 7 21 Context
Daniel chapter 7 describes a vision of four beasts rising from the sea, representing successive world empires. The fourth beast, particularly dreadful and with ten horns, gives rise to a "little horn" which is depicted as growing in power and persecuting God's people. Verse 21 continues the description of this little horn's actions, emphasizing its violent opposition to the saints. The context of the entire chapter, and indeed much of Daniel, involves eschatological prophecies concerning the rise and fall of empires, the judgment of God, and the ultimate triumph of His kingdom. Historically, this passage is often interpreted in relation to Antiochus IV Epiphanes and, in a broader eschatological sense, to figures opposing God in the end times, such as the Antichrist.
Daniel 7 21 Word Analysis
- וַאֲרוּ (wa'arū): Conjunction "and" (וַ) followed by the imperfect verb "to see" or "to behold" (אֲרוּ). The imperfect tense here signifies a continuous or progressive action in the vision. It draws the reader's attention to the subsequent event as a continuing aspect of the prophecy.
- הָדִין (hāḏīn): Masculine singular definite article "the" (הַ) prefixed to the masculine singular participle "making war" (דִּין). This emphasizes that the same horn previously described is the active agent. The participle denotes an ongoing activity, "is making war."
- קוּדְמַי (qūḏəmay): Preposition "against" or "before" (לִפְנֵי) contracted with the plural noun "saints" (קַדִּישִׁין). Thus, "against the saints." The term "saints" (קַדִּישִׁין - qadišīn) in Daniel refers to God's covenant people, often the faithful remnant of Israel, and by extension, believers in the Messiah.
- וְעַבְדָהּ (wə'aḇəḏāh): Conjunction "and" (וְ) followed by the feminine singular suffix pronoun "her" or "its" (הָ) attached to the root noun ʿaḇaḏ, signifying conquest or prevailing. The feminine pronoun refers back to the "horn" (קרֶנָה - qerenah), which is feminine in Hebrew. So, "and prevailing over them." This indicates a successful, aggressive action against the saints.
Words-group Analysis
- "making war against the saints and prevailing over them": This phrase captures a key characteristic of the antagonist power throughout the vision. It's not merely political or military conflict, but an existential assault on God's faithful. The Hebrew 'war' (מִלְחָמָה - milḥāmāh) implies a fierce, ongoing conflict. "Prevailing" (עָבַד - 'abad) suggests dominance and success in this struggle for a period, highlighting the severity of the tribulation faced by the faithful.
Daniel 7 21 Bonus Section
The concept of God's people being "given into" the hand of an oppressor is a recurring theme, emphasizing divine sovereignty even in the midst of human cruelty. This power's intent to "change times and laws" speaks to its ambitious goal of subverting God's ordained order and His revealed will, aiming for total control and eradication of His worship and statutes. The specific duration mentioned (a time, times, and half a time, from verse 25) signifies a divinely appointed period for this persecution, after which judgment will fall. This emphasizes that even the most intense periods of suffering have an end within God's ultimate purposes.
Daniel 7 21 Commentary
This verse underscores the relentless hostility of the power symbolized by the little horn towards God's people. It signifies a period where this entity exerts significant, harmful influence, persecuting and appearing to gain the upper hand over the faithful. The prevailing over the saints suggests a time of deep distress and suffering for God's covenant people, tested in their allegiance. However, the ultimate narrative of Daniel points towards divine intervention and vindication. This subjugation is a part of God's sovereign plan, allowing for the testing of His people and setting the stage for ultimate judgment.