Yet commentary on the book of daniel chapter 8

Daniel chapter 8 the ram and the goat pastor tom luitwieler 10252015. Daniel was not present there personally, but in vision. Daniel was a leader who went against public opinion. In this chapter, two of those kingdoms are discussed in more detail. They were expecting the messiah to come around 32 bc ibid. The little horns similarity to the antichrist chapter outline top. The emphasis in this chapter is on the little horn, as the emphasis in chapter7.

Even noted scholars hesitate to be dogmatic in their interpretation of this chapter. The people that do know their god shall be strong, wrote daniel. My understanding of daniel s chapter 8 is exactly the same with timothy waynes who commented on this chapter on 3 620. Suffering did not daunt daniels purpose to live for god. Daniel s fainting and astonishment at the prospect of evils he saw coming on his people and the church, confirm the opinion that longcontinued calamities were foretold. While the first chapters of daniel have a more gentile orientation and flavor, chapter 8 turns to a more jewish emphasis. In the other 6 chapters, we read about daniels dreams. Unsealing daniels mysteries lesson 8 cleansed at last. Evidently daniel was in babylon when he had this vision, but what he saw. We saw in daniel chapter 7 that god gave daniel a vision of the four coming world empires. The niv application commentary helps you communicate and apply biblical text effectively in todays context. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of daniel. Daniel chapter 10 is an interesting unique chapter in the bible.

Daniel 8 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. 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. The seventh day adventists who hold to the 1844 doctrine teach that daniel 9 provides the starting date for the 2300day prophecy of the previous chapter. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 10 daniel chapter 10. One of the horns is small but grows great and prospers in everything it does.

Daniel chapter 8 explained discover the 66 books of the. The book of daniel originated as a collection of folktales among the jewish. Book of daniel chapter 8 bible study declaring the end. Thus, daniel 8 begins a new division of the book of daniel. And through his policy also he shall cause craft to prosper in his hand. Daniel 8 new international version niv daniels vision of a ram and a goat. Book of daniel bible study chapter 8 gods declaration of the end. Daniel the niv application commentary kindle edition. My understanding of daniels chapter 8 is exactly the same with timothy waynes who commented on this chapter on 3 620. God sends ten plagues upon the egyptians and frees the nation of israel from slavery, the first passover occurs, moses parts the red sea, the ten commandments are proclaimed, and the lord dwells among his chosen people.

A commentary on the book of daniel by pastor galen l. The chapter concludes with the distress of daniel on account of the fearful judgments with which his country should be visited in after ages, daniel 8. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. Jesus only reference to the book of daniel is to a future abomination of desolation matthew 24. Daniel 9 new international version niv daniels prayer. Josephus believes the little horn of daniel 8 who was to make war on the jewish nation was antiochus epiphanes antiquities book 10. In the third year of belshazzar was king, another vision was seen by daniel. With this chapter the hebrew part of the book begins and continues to be the language of. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. Daniel 8 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Yet, the vision he receives in chapter 8 leaves him exhausted and physically ill. Daniel chapter 8 matthew henry complete commentary on.

Introduction to daniel bible exposition commentary. Daniel prayed daily, but had a vision only now and then. Read daniel 8 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. Such language is very extravagant, after the manner of prophecy. The versions here are at variance with each other and. Verse 1 in the third year of the reign of belshazzar we now come once more to the hebrew, the chaldee part of the book being finished. This chapter expands the visions of chapters two and seven. God bless you all and give you strong faith and apokalipses. Marlo on daniel 8 the continuation of the 10 horns or toes is explained in revelation and 17 by the uniting of their kingdom with the angel or beast that will ascend out of the bottomless pit.

Book of daniel chapter 10 bible study commentary lifting. Chapter 8 is about the actions of the worldpowers at the endtime. Its interesting that the visions of chapter 8 were given before the handwriting on the wall in chapter 5. In the first year of his reign i daniel understood by books the number of the years, whereof the word of the lord came to jeremiah the prophet, that he would accomplish seventy years in the desolations of jerusalem 9. This chapter and the two next which conclude this book make up one entire vision and prophecy, which was communicated to daniel for the use of the church, not by signs and figures, as before ch. Daniel 8 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Daniel the man is an example to all those who study him. Daniel 8 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. By the ram, the empire of the medes and persians was pointed out, as explained by the angel gabriel, daniel 8. The consternation that daniel was in upon the approach of his instructor daniel 8. Daniel himself has not the foggiest notion of the visions meaning, even after the angel gabriel has interpreted the vision for him. The book of daniel chapter eight in the third year of king belshazzar 550 b. It is intended to help you better understand some of.

With this chapter the hebrew part of the book begins and continues to be the language of the remainder. God gives daniel a foresight of the destruction of other kingdoms, which in their day were as powerful as that of babylon. Book of daniel chronology of daniel gene getz brief videos discussing principles from the book of daniel daniel 1. Its first king, cyrus the great, was prophesied by name in the book of isaiah. The author mostly speaks in the third person, except for daniel 8. In the first year of darius the son of ahasuerus, of the seed of the medes, which was made king over the realm of the chaldeans. As we mentioned earlier, the use of different languages probably has much to do with the different audiences. Introduction daniel chapter 8 is a preachers nightmare. Though god is sovereign and in control of the universe, we are responsible to obey his directives in the word of god. Also the term translated days in the king james version is seen to actually read evening and morning. The consternation that daniel was in upon the approach of his instructor.

I am going to tell you what will happen later in the time of wrath, because the vision concerns the appointed time of the end. This is spite of the fact that daniel had a reputation for being able to understand and interpret all kinds of. Doughty southside christian church june 2015 introduction. When mystery babylon falls, will begin to culminate thfinal 42month reign of the 10 horns by this angel that was, and is not, yet is who will go into perdition. 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. The book of daniel claims to be written by daniel himself, and the fact that it is written mostly in the third person does not contradict that claim. Daniel 8 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. The hebrew word that is used in reference of cleansing from sin is khawtaw and it is not used once in chapter 8 of daniel.

These things cyrus knew from reading the book of prophecy which isaiah had left behind two hundred and ten years earlier antiquities book 11. Oct 30, 2015 daniel chapter 8 the ram and the goat pastor tom luitwieler 10252015. It is one of conflict and warfare but not exactly the type you are likely to see on the 6 oclock news. During the reign of antiochus epiphanes, it is when the transgressors are come to the full. This is appropriate since the rest of the book is concerned with gods program for israel.

In the first 6 chapters, we read about daniel and his friends. Daniel 8 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. The visions and prophecies of this chapter look only and entirely at the events that were then shortly to come to pass in the monarchies of persia and greece, and seem not to have any further reference at all. Young taught the scriptures until his death in 1968. Whatever they called him, he still held fast the spirit of an israelite. Daniel is a book of prophecy that gives assurance to gods people about the future. With chapter 8, the book again switches to the hebrew language. Though daniel was a man of great prudence and courage, and had been conversant with the visions of the almighty, yet the approach of an extraordinary messenger from heaven put him into this fright. Recall that since chapter 2, daniels record had been given in aramaic. This chapter contains daniels vision of the ram and hegoat, daniel 8. Daniels interpretation of the words on the wall was effortless for him, because he already knew the national events of several hundred years into the future. The book of daniel chapter 8 the king of fierce countenance. Although there is no parallel to the gold head of chapter 2 or the lion of chapter 7, this chapter begins with the ram which parallels the chest and arms of chapter 2 and the bear of chapter 7. Book of daniel chapter 8 bible study declaring the end from.

The insolence of antiochus was a wickedness against heaven, and the heavenly order of things. The prophet daniel had two years to think about the visions of the 4 beasts of chapter 7 compare 7. Study the bible online using commentary on daniel 8 and more. The goats large horn is then broken into four horns, followed by a little horn that brings desolation to the sanctuary and the host of heaven 114. And i was astonished at the vision, but none understood it the meaning of this clause seems to be, that though daniel was greatly troubled at this vision. It was not as a learned exegete but as a humble pupil in the school of god that e. One has to study daniel s prophesies together with revelation of john.

There is some debate as to whether i enoch is dependent on daniel or vice versa. And i daniel fainted rather, languished, or pined, being overwhelmed with grief at the calamities which i learned by the vision were to come upon my countrymen, and also for the profanation of the temple in those days. Daniel 8, new international version niv the bible app. Read daniel 8 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete.

This time daniels vision involves a ram and a goat. Chronologically, it was before the fall of belshazzar in chapter 5. Chapter 8 contains a prophecy that has already been fulfilled. Daniel 8 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. The eighth chapter of daniel features an astounding vision of a male sheep and a.

The little horn mentioned in the ninth verse, or fierce king, as interpreted in the twentythird, is supposed by some to denote antiochus epiphanes. Daniel 8 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. They tell us that the angel gabriel returned to daniel over a decade after the evening morning vision to make it clear to him, and thus providing the place in history to begin the 2300. Daniel 8 daniels vision of a ram and a goat bible gateway. The scene here narrows from worldwide prophecies to those affecting the one covenantpeople in the five. Here, however, only two of the four kingdoms of daniel 2 see notes and daniel 7 see above are in view the medopersian and the greek clearly identified in verses 2021. 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 the greek king antiochus epiphanes the subject of the vision is antiochus oppression of the. These youths scrupled concerning the meat, lest it should be sinful.

Though daniel was a man of great prudence and courage, and had been conversant with the visions of the almighty, yet the approach of an. This chapter contains daniel s vision of the ram and hegoat, 114. This chapter cannot be understood properly without comprehending the first vision of chapter 7 that comprises its base. One has to study daniels prophesies together with revelation of john. Daniel, book of, a book of the third division of the hebrew bible, the hagiographa, named for a man daniel whose fortunes and predictions are the subject of the book. His commentary on daniel is not the least valuable part of his legacy to the church. Verse 20 of this chapter tells us the two horns are the kings of media and persia. This chapter contains daniels vision of the ram and hegoat, 114. The vision of chapter 8 came two years after that of chapter 7. Divisions and contents when the book of daniel is examined for content and literary character, it falls naturally into two roughly equal parts which may be designated daniel a and. Daniel 8 tells of daniels vision of a twohorned ram destroyed by a onehorned goat a.