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Daniel 7:5 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Daniel 7:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Daniel chapter 7 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And behold another beast, a second, like to a bear, and it raised up itself on one side, and it had three ribs in the mouth of it between the teeth of it: and they said thus unto it, Arise, devour much flesh. it raised: or, it raised up one dominion”
Daniel 7:5 (KJV)
Commentary on Daniel 7:5
The second beast "like a bear" represents Media-Persia, matching Daniel 2's silver chest and arms. The bear, powerful but less majestic than the lion, indicates inferior dignity despite greater extent. The asymmetry—"raised up itself on one side"—reflects Persia's dominance over the Medes in the dual kingdom. The "three ribs in the mouth of it between the teeth" symbolizes conquered territories: likely Babylon, Lydia, and Egypt, the three major powers defeated by Persia.The command "Arise, devour much flesh" indicates divinely permitted conquest. God sovereignly uses pagan empires to accomplis...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Daniel 7:5
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“which shall bear rule over all the earth.”
“I will stir up the Medes against them”
“and cursed them in the name of Yahweh. Two female bears came out of the woods”
“rather than a fool in his folly.”
“and will tear the covering of their heart. There I will devour them like a lioness. The wild animal will tear them.”
“even against it”
“come to devour”
“and saw”
“and given to the Medes and Persians.”
“there shall stand up yet three kings in Persia; and the fourth shall be far richer than they all: and when he has grown strong through his riches”