The book of daniel is preserved in the 12 chapter masoretic text and in two longer greek versions, the original septuagint version, c. Book of daniel chapter 8 bible study declaring the end from. Daniel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The event being to take place at the time of the end makes it likely that the antichrist ultimately referred to besides the immediate reference to antiochus in this chapter, and the one in daniel 7. For holy men are in scripture represented as having attendant angels, with. The prayer of azariah and song of the three holy children.
He died in his prime at the age of 33 v8 and his four generals four notable ones v9 took over his kingdom. Introduction daniel chapter 8 is a preachers nightmare. The eighth chapter of daniel features an astounding vision of a male sheep and a male goat. Almost everyone looks at the book of daniel with a. Daniel 8, new international version niv the bible app. The prophecies found in the book of daniel are the key to unlocking all biblical prophecy. This is the first mention of an angel by name in the bible. Verse 20 of this chapter tells us the two horns are the kings of media and persia. Daniel was seeking an interpretation of this dream, or vision, from god. Net bible i looked up and saw a ram with two horns standing at the canal. Book of daniel chapter 3 bible study when things get hot.
But daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the kings meat, nor with the wins which he drank, therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself. Its interesting that the visions of chapter 8 were given before the handwriting on the wall in chapter 5. The book of daniel originated as a collection of folktales among the jewish. It uses a unicode greek font and a and is printable. Why then would he build a huge gold statue of himself and order that it be worshiped. The sense seems to be that of vainly assuming ones own superiority through deliberate hubris. In chapter 3 finally habakkuks faith triumphs when remembering the glory and might of god to redeem his people of israel.
Faith under pressure and the god of the impossible book of daniel bible study chapter 2 p2. Perhaps, there was some jealousy, because daniel and his 3 friends had been raised to such a high position in the kingdom. The matter is put into a little compass, turn, or burn. The prophet daniel had two years to think about the visions of the 4 beasts of chapter 7 compare 7. The septuagint renders the first clause somewhat paraphrastically, daniel desired in his heart, led possibly. Even noted scholars hesitate to be dogmatic in their interpretation of this chapter.
Apr 02, 2011 apocalypse revelation of a mystery is not the same as eschatology the study of final things, though there may be an overlap. Apocalypse revelation of a mystery is not the same as eschatology the study of final things, though there may be an overlap. This is a bible study about the the meaning of the 2300 days kjv mentioned in daniel 8. The four beasts represented the kingdoms of babylon, medopersia, greece, and rome. He cannot continue on, without knowing the meaning of this dream. Consider the context the whole context of this scripture daniel 8 is concerning daniels vision. Daniel chapter 10 spiritual war chapter 10 of the book of daniel forms an introduction to a prophetic vision, a vision which is further detailed in chapter 11 and finally concluded in daniel chapter 12. Both greek texts contain three additions to daniel. A vision of things to come book of daniel bible study chapter 3. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. In verse 20 the archangel gabriel tells daniel that the ram with two horns. Our loving abba father tells us to focus on what is good this does not mean we have to be happy clappy when we are hurting but to remember always as you shared too that he loves us and is always there for us in the good and the bad. The phrase son of man is retained as a form of address here because of its possible association with son of man in the new testament.
This is appropriate since the rest of the book is concerned with gods program for israel. God has definite future plans for the nation of israel and the chastening that they will endure is to try them, purge them and make them white meaning pure. Bible study on daniel chapter 3 the fiery furnace leader. Read and study daniel 1 with the versebyverse bible commentary. Daniel is the only book in the hebrew bible which gives names to angels. Apocalypse is actually a unifying theme daniels ability to interpret a dream that nebuchadnezzar had forgotten is apocalyptic. The question is readily available to any honest reader. They were probably first composed in hebrew or aramaic, but are no longer extant in the original language. Church councils replace scripture as the ultimate authority in religious matters. Next chapter of daniel the book of daniel, chapter 3 we hope that you find the content of the book of daniel, chapter 3 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. Daniel 1 niv bible in the third year of the reign of.
Also read the good discussion of the possibility of a confusion of two similar terms i. For the former, used especially of god, see ps 126. With this chapter the hebrew part of the book begins and continues to be the. The vision in daniel 8like the one at the first, verse 1also focuses on heavens. The goat spoken of v8 was the king of greece v21, and the large horn was alexander the great. Daniel 8 the eighth chapter of the book of daniel tells of daniel s vision of a twohorned ram destroyed by a onehorned goat a possible allegory for the transition from the persian to the greek eras in the near east, followed by the history of the little horn, which is daniel s codeword for the greek king antiochus epiphanes. Daniel 4 niv nebuchadnezzars dream of a tree bible gateway. Daniel 8 daniels vision of a ram and a goat bible gateway. The prophet daniel explained the past and the future of israel and all gentile nations according to the plan and purposes of god and his revelations do so with such incredible accuracy that he has silenced many a biblical skeptic throughout history.
Daniel 8 new international version niv daniels vision of a ram and a goat. If it has any special meaning, it probably is that the monarchy had sprung up among a. Dear reader, are you now asking yourself, what really happened at the end of the 2300 days. Daniel 8 the eighth chapter of the book of daniel tells of daniels vision of a twohorned ram destroyed by a onehorned goat a possible allegory for the transition from the persian to the greek eras in the near east, followed by the history of the little horn, which is daniels codeword for. Gabriel said he had come to make known to daniel what would happen in the latter time of the indignation verse 19. The word for man meaning a mighty man is the linguistic framework for gabriel, which means mighty one of god. Daniel chapter 7 this and the vision in chapter 8 are the prophets dream and visions, and not the kings and they occurred apparently during his political retirement in the earlier years of belshazzar 7. The book of daniel is preserved in the 12chapter masoretic text and in two longer greek versions, the original septuagint version, c. Read daniel 8 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole. Daniel, as many other authors of the antiquity and the bible, writes of himself in the third person throughout the first part of the book. Book of daniel bible study chapter 8 gods declaration of the end. Daniel chapter 3 is a well known and well loved chapter in the bible. God gives daniel a foresight of the destruction of other kingdoms, which in their day were as powerful as that of babylon.
With this chapter the hebrew part of the book begins and continues to be the language of the remainder. The book of daniel is followed by the prophet hosea, the first of the prophets in the book of the twelve. Proud men are still ready to say, as nebuchadnezzar, who is the lord, that i should fear his power. Daniel was praying and seeking the meaning of the vision recorded in daniel 8 when the angel gabriel was sent to explain it to him verses 1517.
In chapter 7, god gave daniel a vision of four beasts. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. The expositors bible commentary explains the gravity of antiochus exploits. Unsealing daniels mysteries lesson 8 cleansed at last it is. Stranded in babylon book of daniel bible study chapter 2. In the ancient manuscripts, the book of daniel here resumes using the hebrew language. Chapters 812 contain a vision involving a ram, a goat, and several horns also referring to future kingdoms and their rulers. Daniel 8 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Daniel himself has not the foggiest notion of the visions meaning, even after the angel gabriel has interpreted the vision for him. Loved and wanted in reply on daniel 3 thank you marilynt your words sparkling with gods truth were full of uplifting spiritual treasures. Daniel 8 niv daniels vision of a ram and a goat bible gateway. It is my pleasure to tell you about the miraculous signs and wonders that the most high god has performed for me.
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