Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version (The other beasts had been stripped of their authority, but were allowed to live for a period of time.) New Living Translation The other three beasts had their authority taken from them, but they were allowed to live a while longer. English Standard Version As for the rest of the beasts, their dominion was taken away, but their lives were prolonged for a season and a time. Berean Standard Bible As for the rest of the beasts, their dominion was removed, but they were granted an extension of life for a season and a time. King James Bible As concerning the rest of the beasts, they had their dominion taken away: yet their lives were prolonged for a season and time. New King James Version As for the rest of the beasts, they had their dominion taken away, yet their lives were prolonged for a season and a time. New American Standard Bible As for the rest of the beasts, their dominion was taken away, but an extension of life was granted to them for an appointed period of time. NASB 1995 “As for the rest of the beasts, their dominion was taken away, but an extension of life was granted to them for an appointed period of time. NASB 1977 “As for the rest of the beasts, their dominion was taken away, but an extension of life was granted to them for an appointed period of time. Legacy Standard Bible As for the rest of the beasts, their dominion was taken away, but an extension of life was given to them for an appointed season of time. Amplified Bible As for the rest of the beasts, their power was taken away; yet their lives were prolonged [for the length of their lives was fixed] for a predetermined time. Christian Standard Bible As for the rest of the beasts, their dominion was removed, but an extension of life was granted to them for a certain period of time. Holman Christian Standard Bible As for the rest of the beasts, their authority to rule was removed, but an extension of life was granted to them for a certain period of time. American Standard Version And as for the rest of the beasts, their dominion was taken away: yet their lives were prolonged for a season and a time. Contemporary English Version The other three beasts had their authority taken from them, but they were allowed to live a while longer. English Revised Version And as for the rest of the beasts, their dominion was taken away: yet their lives were prolonged for a season and a time. GOD'S WORD® Translation The power of the rest of the animals was taken away, but they were allowed to live for a period of time. Good News Translation The other beasts had their power taken away, but they were permitted to go on living for a limited time. International Standard Version Now as to the other animals, their authority was removed, but they were granted a reprieve from execution for an appointed period of time." Majority Standard Bible As for the rest of the beasts, their dominion was removed, but they were granted an extension of life for a season and a time. NET Bible As for the rest of the beasts, their ruling authority had already been removed, though they were permitted to go on living for a time and a season. New Heart English Bible As for the rest of the animals, their dominion was taken away, yet their lives were prolonged for a season and a time. Webster's Bible Translation As concerning the rest of the beasts, they had their dominion taken away: yet their lives were prolonged for a season and time. World English Bible As for the rest of the animals, their dominion was taken away; yet their lives were prolonged for a season and a time. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand the rest of the beasts have caused their dominion to pass away, and a prolongation in life is given to them, until a season and a time. Young's Literal Translation and the rest of the beasts have caused their dominion to pass away, and a prolongation in life is given to them, till a season and a time. Smith's Literal Translation And the rest of the beasts they took away their power: and length in life was given to them for a season and time. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd that the power of the other beasts was taken away: and that times of life were appointed them for a time, and time. Catholic Public Domain Version Likewise, the power of the other beasts was taken away, and a limited time of life was appointed to them, until one time and another. New American Bible As for the other beasts, their dominion was taken away, but they were granted a prolongation of life for a time and a season. New Revised Standard Version As for the rest of the beasts, their dominion was taken away, but their lives were prolonged for a season and a time. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAs for the rest of the beasts, they had their dominion taken away, yet their lives were prolonged for a season and a time. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the rest of the beasts were taken away from their authority, and length of life was given to them until a time and a season OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And as for the rest of the beasts, their dominion was taken away; yet their lives were prolonged for a season and a time. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the dominion of the rest of the wild beasts was taken away; but a prolonging of life was given them for certain times. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Daniel's Vision of the Ancient of Days…11Then I kept watching because of the arrogant words the horn was speaking. As I continued to watch, the beast was slain, and its body was destroyed and thrown into the blazing fire. 12As for the rest of the beasts, their dominion was removed, but they were granted an extension of life for a season and a time. 13In my vision in the night I continued to watch, and I saw One like the Son of Man coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into His presence.… Cross References Revelation 17:12-13 The ten horns you saw are ten kings who have not yet received a kingdom, but will receive one hour of authority as kings along with the beast. / These kings have one purpose: to yield their power and authority to the beast. Revelation 19:20 But the beast was captured along with the false prophet, who on its behalf had performed signs deceiving those who had the mark of the beast and worshiped its image. Both the beast and the false prophet were thrown alive into the fiery lake of burning sulfur. Revelation 20:4 Then I saw the thrones, and those seated on them had been given authority to judge. And I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for their testimony of Jesus and for the word of God, and those who had not worshiped the beast or its image and had not received its mark on their foreheads or hands. And they came to life and reigned with Christ for a thousand years. Revelation 20:10 And the devil who had deceived them was thrown into the lake of fire and sulfur, into which the beast and the false prophet had already been thrown. There they will be tormented day and night forever and ever. Revelation 13:1-2 Then I saw a beast with ten horns and seven heads rising out of the sea. There were ten royal crowns on its horns and blasphemous names on its heads. / The beast I saw was like a leopard, with the feet of a bear and the mouth of a lion. And the dragon gave the beast his power and his throne and great authority. Revelation 13:5-7 The beast was given a mouth to speak arrogant and blasphemous words, and authority to act for 42 months. / And the beast opened its mouth to speak blasphemies against God and to slander His name and His tabernacle—those who dwell in heaven. / Then the beast was permitted to wage war against the saints and to conquer them, and it was given authority over every tribe and people and tongue and nation. Revelation 11:15 Then the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and loud voices called out in heaven: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever.” Revelation 12:3 Then another sign appeared in heaven: a huge red dragon with seven heads, ten horns, and seven royal crowns on his heads. Revelation 12:9 And the great dragon was hurled down—that ancient serpent called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him. Revelation 17:8 The beast that you saw—it was, and now is no more, but is about to come up out of the Abyss and go to its destruction. And those who dwell on the earth whose names were not written in the Book of Life from the foundation of the world will marvel when they see the beast that was, and is not, and yet will be. Revelation 17:17 For God has put it into their hearts to carry out His purpose by uniting to give their kingdom to the beast, until the words of God are fulfilled. Revelation 19:19 Then I saw the beast and the kings of the earth with their armies assembled to wage war against the One seated on the horse, and against His army. Revelation 20:11-12 Then I saw a great white throne and the One seated on it. Earth and heaven fled from His presence, and no place was found for them. / And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne. And books were opened, and one of them was the Book of Life. And the dead were judged according to their deeds, as recorded in the books. Revelation 20:14 Then Death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. This is the second death—the lake of fire. Revelation 21:4 ‘He will wipe away every tear from their eyes,’ and there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the former things have passed away.” Treasury of Scripture As concerning the rest of the beasts, they had their dominion taken away: yet their lives were prolonged for a season and time. the rest. Daniel 7:4-6 Daniel 8:7 their lives were prolonged. Jump to Previous Allowed Animals Appointed Authority Beasts Caused Dominion Extension Granted Life Period Prolonged Rest Season Stripped TimeJump to Next Allowed Animals Appointed Authority Beasts Caused Dominion Extension Granted Life Period Prolonged Rest Season Stripped TimeDaniel 7 1. Daniel's vision of the four beasts,9. and of God's kingdom. 15. The interpretation thereof. As for the rest of the beasts The phrase "the rest of the beasts" refers to the other kingdoms or empires represented by the beasts in Daniel's vision. In the context of Daniel 7, these beasts symbolize successive world empires that have risen and fallen throughout history. The Hebrew word for "beasts" (חֵיוָה, chevah) emphasizes their ferocity and power, characteristics often associated with empires that dominate through might and conquest. Historically, these beasts are understood to represent the Babylonian, Medo-Persian, Greek, and Roman empires. Each of these empires played a significant role in shaping the ancient world and had a profound impact on the people of God. their dominion was removed but they were granted an extension of life for a season and a time Persons / Places / Events 1. DanielA prophet and the author of the Book of Daniel, who receives visions and dreams from God concerning future events. 2. The Beasts Symbolic representations of kingdoms or empires that have dominion over the earth. In Daniel 7, these beasts are part of a vision that Daniel receives, each representing a different kingdom. 3. The Vision Daniel's vision in chapter 7 includes four great beasts, each symbolizing a kingdom that will rise and fall. 4. The Ancient of Days A title for God, who is depicted as sovereign and eternal, presiding over the judgment of these kingdoms. 5. The Season and a Time A period during which the dominion of the beasts is removed, but they are allowed to continue existing for a limited time. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty Over KingdomsThe removal of dominion from the beasts illustrates God's ultimate authority over earthly powers. Believers can trust that no matter how powerful a kingdom or government may seem, God is in control. The Temporary Nature of Earthly Power The extension of life for a season and a time reminds us that earthly powers are temporary. Christians should focus on eternal values rather than temporal power. The Importance of Patience and Trust Just as the beasts were allowed to exist for a time, believers are called to be patient and trust in God's timing for the fulfillment of His plans. Judgment and Justice The vision underscores the certainty of divine judgment. Believers are encouraged to live righteously, knowing that God will ultimately judge all nations and individuals. Hope in God's Ultimate Plan Despite the presence of oppressive powers, the vision assures us of God's ultimate victory and the establishment of His eternal kingdom.(12) The rest of the beasts--i.e., the three first beasts which Daniel had seen coming out of the sea. He now learns what had befallen them. Their dominions had passed away, and their lives had been prolonged up to that definite point and time which had seemed fit to God, and no further. The period of life allotted to them by God was only a little while. (On "times" and "seasons," see Note on Daniel 2:21.)Verse 12. - As concerning the rest of the beasts, they had their dominion taken away: yet their lives were prolonged for a season and time. The version of the LXX. has a different reference, "And those about him he took away from their dominion, and time of life was given them for a time and a season." Here, as in the seventh verse, we have shear. The reference then would be to the horns that still remained after the one blaspheming horn was destroyed. Theodotion agrees with the Massoretic. The Peshitta differs, but only slightly. As the Massoretic text stands, there is difficulty in maintaining that the reference here cannot be to any other than to the other three beasts. They should still occupy a place, but possess no dominion, even after they were removed from supreme authority. After Babylon lost imperial power, it still continued for a time a highly important province in the Persian Empire, and the sensibilities of the inhabitants were considered throughout the whole period of the Persian rule. After the Persian Empire was overturned by Alexander, there was still the province of Persis; and from the remains of the Persian Empire sprang up Parthia, and then the second Persian Empire; and after the rule of the caliphs had been broken, Persia revived as a Mohammedan power. When the Greek Empire fell, Greece still survived, not independent, but still influential. It is difficult to see what meaning this verse could have to one living at the time of the Maccabees, especially it' he thought the Greek Empire was the fourth. Parthia certainly might represent Persia, but where was Media? "For a season and a time" does not refer to any definite time. Jephet-ibn-Ali regards the reference till the end of the rule of the fourth beast. This militates against the idea that 'iddan must always mean "a year." Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew As for the restוּשְׁאָר֙ (ū·šə·’ār) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7606: Rest, remainder of the beasts, חֵֽיוָתָ֔א (ḥê·wā·ṯā) Noun - feminine plural determinate Strong's 2423: An animal their dominion שָׁלְטָנְה֑וֹן (šā·lə·ṭā·nə·hō·wn) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 7985: Dominion was removed, הֶעְדִּ֖יו (he‘·dîw) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5709: To advance, pass on, continue, to remove, to bedeck but they were granted יְהִ֥יבַת (yə·hî·ḇaṯ) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 3052: To give, to put, imperatively, come an extension וְאַרְכָ֧ה (wə·’ar·ḵāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 754: Lengthening, prolonged of life בְחַיִּ֛ין (ḇə·ḥay·yîn) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 2417: Alive, life for עַד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition Strong's 5705: Even to, until a season זְמַ֥ן (zə·man) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2166: An appointed occasion of time. וְעִדָּֽן׃ (wə·‘id·dān) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5732: A set time, technically, a year Links Daniel 7:12 NIVDaniel 7:12 NLT Daniel 7:12 ESV Daniel 7:12 NASB Daniel 7:12 KJV Daniel 7:12 BibleApps.com Daniel 7:12 Biblia Paralela Daniel 7:12 Chinese Bible Daniel 7:12 French Bible Daniel 7:12 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Daniel 7:12 As for the rest of the animals (Dan. 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