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Daniel 7:14

Old Testament Major Prophet ASV (1901)

What does Daniel 7:14 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And there was given him dominion, and glory, and a kingdom, that all the peoples, nations, and languages should serve him: his dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And there was given him dominion, and glory, and a kingdom, that all the peoples, nations, and languages should serve him: his dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed.
Daniel 7:14 — American Standard Version

Context — Daniel 7

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
11I beheld at that time because of the voice of the great words which the horn spake; I beheld even till the beast was slain, and its body destroyed, and it was given to be burned with fire.
12And as for the rest of the beasts, their dominion was taken away: yet their lives were prolonged for a season and a time.
13I saw in the night-visions, and, behold, there came with the clouds of heaven one like unto a son of man, and he came even to the ancient of days, and they brought him near before him.
14And there was given him dominion, and glory, and a kingdom, that all the peoples, nations, and languages should serve him: his dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed.
15As for me, Daniel, my spirit was grieved in the midst of my body, and the visions of my head troubled me.
16I came near unto one of them that stood by, and asked him the truth concerning all this. So he told me, and made me know the interpretation of the things.
17These great beasts, which are four, are four kings, that shall arise out of the earth.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And there was given him dominion, and glory, and a kingdom, etc.] That is, a large, powerful, and glorious kingdom; not but that he had a kingdom before, but now it will be more extensive, and appear in greater glory: this will be fulfilled when the kingdoms of this world shall become his, and all nations shall serve and worship him, (<661115>Revelation 11:15 15:3,4), as follows: that all people, nations, and languages, should serve him; embrace his Gospel, submit to his ordinances serve and worship him in every religious duty; every people, of all nations, and of every language under heaven; which will be the case when the everlasting Gospel will be preached to them all with success,…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“And there was given him dominion - That is, by him who is represented as the “Ancient of days.” The fair interpretation of this is, that he received the dominion from him. This is the uniform representation in the New Testament. Compare Matthew 28:18; Joh 3:35; 1 Corinthians 15:27. The word dominion here means rule or auhority - such as a prince exercises. He was set over a kingdom as a prince or ruler. And glory - That is the glory or honor appropriate to one at the head of such an empire. And a kingdom - That is, he would reign. He would have sovereignty. The nature and the extent of this kingdom is immediately designated as one that would be universal and perpetual. What is properly…”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“7:14 Unlike the rulers and kingdoms of the earth, which pass away, his rule is eternal and will never be destroyed. His kingdom is given to the holy people of the Most High (7:27), and it “fills” the earth (2:35, 44-45).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“given: Dan 7:27; Psa 2:6-8, Psa 8:6, Psa 110:1, Psa 110:2; Mat 11:27, Mat 28:18; Luk 10:22, Luk 19:11, Luk 19:12; Joh 3:35, Joh 5:22-27; Co1 15:27; Eph 1:20-22; Phi 2:9-11; Pe1 3:22; Rev 3:21 that all: Dan 3:4; Psa 72:17; Isa 60:12; Rev 11:15, Rev 17:14 an everlasting: Dan 7:18, Dan 7:27, Dan 2:35, Dan 2:44, Dan 4:3, Dan 6:26; Psa 45:6, Psa 145:13, Psa 146:10; Isa 9:7; Oba 1:21; Mic 4:7; Luk 1:33; Joh 12:34; Co1 15:24-28; Heb 12:28 Daniel 7:15”
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