daniel-2:40-45,-daniel-7:19-28-niv

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Daniel 2:44

44. in the days of these kings—in the days of these kingdoms, that is, of the last of the four. So Christianity was set up when Rome had become mistress of Judea and the world (Luke 2:1, c.) [NEWTON]. Rather, "in the days of these kings," answers to "upon his feet" (Daniel 2:34) that is, the ten toes (Daniel 2:42), or ten kings, the final state of the Roman empire. For "these kings" cannot mean the four successional monarchies, as they do not coexist as the holders of power; if the fourth had... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Daniel 2:45

45. without hands—(See on :-). The connection of the "forasmuch," &c. is, "as thou sawest that the stone," &c., this is an indication that "the great God," &c., that is, the fact of thy seeing the dreams as I have recalled it to thy recollection, is a proof that it is no airy phantom, but a real representation to these from God of the future. A similar proof of the "certainty" of the event was given to Pharaoh by the doubling of his dream ( :-). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Daniel 2:36-45

7. The interpretation of Nebuchadnezzar’s dream 2:36-45 read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Daniel 2:40

Rome defeated the last vestige of the Greek Empire in 31 B.C. and ruled for hundreds of years-until A.D. 476 in the Western Roman Empire, and until A.D. 1453 in the Eastern Roman Empire. The eastern and western divisions of this empire crushed all opposition with a brutal strength that surpassed any of its predecessors. Certainly iron legs fitly symbolized the Roman Empire. Rome also dominated the map more extensively than any previous kingdom, encompassing almost all of Europe, including Spain... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Daniel 2:41-43

In contrast to the preceding empire descriptions, which were quite brief, Daniel gave an extended explanation of the fourth one. The chief feature of the feet is that there were two materials that composed them, and these two materials do not adhere well to one another. Whereas Daniel used metals to describe the kingdoms previously, now he referred to clay, perhaps kiln-fired clay, mixed with iron. The final form of the fourth kingdom-Daniel did not identify it as a fifth kingdom-would not have... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Daniel 2:44-45

These verses explain what the "rock" signifies, that crushed the feet and toes of the image and destroyed it completely. It is a fifth kingdom that God Himself will establish, following the final phase of the fourth kingdom (Rome; cf. Psalms 2:7-9; Revelation 11:15). The "Rock," a frequent symbol of God and Jesus Christ in Scripture (cf. Psalms 18:2; Isaiah 8:14; Isaiah 28:16; Zechariah 3:9; 1 Peter 2:6-8), evidently represents the King as well as His kingdom (cf. Daniel 2:38: "You are the head... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Daniel 2:1-49

Nebuchandezzar’s Dream-ImageNebuchadnezzar in his second year had a dream, which he required the wise men of his court to describe and interpret on pain of death. They said this was beyond their power, but professed their readiness to explain the dream if the king would tell them its nature. Nebuchadnezzar persisted in his first demand, and as the wise men could not satisfy him he gave orders that they should be slain (Daniel 2:1-13). Daniel, however, interposed and asked that the execution of... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Daniel 2:40

(40) And the fourth.—It should be observed that the description of this kingdom is much fuller than those of the preceding empires. The same fact will be remarked in the later visions (Daniel 7:7-8; Daniel 7:19-20).Breaketh all things.—Remembering that the comparison is between iron and the fourth empire, this portion of the vision implies that the Roman empire, which is here intended (see Exc. E), will crush out all traces that remain of preceding empires, just as iron is capable of breaking... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Daniel 2:41

(41) Shall be divided.—The meaning seems to be, “notwithstanding that there will be inward divisions in this last empire, as is signified by the divisions, first into two legs, then into two feet, and lastly into ten toes, yet the outward character of it will be the strength of iron.” read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Daniel 2:42

(42) So the kingdom.—This strength, however, is only apparent. There are certain discordant elements in the fourth empire. These are here represented by the iron and clay, which cannot be made to cohere. read more

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Daniel 2:44

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Daniel 2:45

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Daniel 2:36-45

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Daniel 2:40

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Daniel 2:41-43

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Daniel 2:44-45

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Daniel 2:1-49

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Daniel 2:40

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Daniel 2:41

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Daniel 2:42

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