Daniel 7:18
New International Version
But the holy people of the Most High will receive the kingdom and will possess it forever—yes, for ever and ever.’

New Living Translation
But in the end, the holy people of the Most High will be given the kingdom, and they will rule forever and ever.”

English Standard Version
But the saints of the Most High shall receive the kingdom and possess the kingdom forever, forever and ever.’

Berean Standard Bible
But the saints of the Most High will receive the kingdom and possess it forever—yes, forever and ever.’

King James Bible
But the saints of the most High shall take the kingdom, and possess the kingdom for ever, even for ever and ever.

New King James Version
But the saints of the Most High shall receive the kingdom, and possess the kingdom forever, even forever and ever.’

New American Standard Bible
But the saints of the Highest One will receive the kingdom and take possession of the kingdom forever, for all ages to come.’

NASB 1995
‘But the saints of the Highest One will receive the kingdom and possess the kingdom forever, for all ages to come.’

NASB 1977
‘But the saints of the Highest One will receive the kingdom and possess the kingdom forever, for all ages to come.’

Legacy Standard Bible
But the saints of the Highest One will receive the kingdom and possess the kingdom forever, for all ages to come.’

Amplified Bible
But the saints (believers) of the Most High [God] will receive the kingdom and possess the kingdom forever, for all ages to come.’

Christian Standard Bible
But the holy ones of the Most High will receive the kingdom and possess it forever, yes, forever and ever.’

Holman Christian Standard Bible
But the holy ones of the Most High will receive the kingdom and possess it forever, yes, forever and ever.’”

American Standard Version
But the saints of the Most High shall receive the kingdom, and possess the kingdom for ever, even for ever and ever.

Contemporary English Version
But God Most High will give his kingdom to his chosen ones, and it will be theirs forever and ever."

English Revised Version
But the saints of the Most High shall receive the kingdom, and possess the kingdom for ever, even for ever and ever.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
But the holy people of the Most High will take possession of the kingdom and keep it forever and ever."

Good News Translation
And the people of the Supreme God will receive royal power and keep it forever and ever."

International Standard Version
But the saints of the Highest will receive the kingdom forever, inheriting it forever and ever.'

Majority Standard Bible
But the saints of the Most High will receive the kingdom and possess it forever—yes, forever and ever.’

NET Bible
The holy ones of the Most High will receive the kingdom and will take possession of the kingdom forever and ever.'

New Heart English Bible
But the holy ones of the Most High shall receive the kingdom, and possess the kingdom forever, forever and ever.

Webster's Bible Translation
But the saints of the most High shall take the kingdom, and possess the kingdom for ever, even for ever and ever.

World English Bible
But the saints of the Most High will receive the kingdom, and possess the kingdom forever, even forever and ever.’
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and the saints of the Most High receive the kingdom, and they strengthen the kingdom for all time, even for all time and all ages.

Young's Literal Translation
and receive the kingdom do the saints of the Most High, and they strengthen the kingdom unto the age, even unto the age of the ages.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the holy ones of the Most High shall take the kingdom and shall possess the kingdom even to forever, and even to forever of forever.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
But the saints of the most high God shall take the kingdom: and they shall possess the kingdom for ever and ever.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Yet it is the saints of the Most High God who will receive the kingdom, and they will hold the kingdom from this generation, and forever and ever.”

New American Bible
But the holy ones of the Most High shall receive the kingship, to possess it forever and ever.”

New Revised Standard Version
But the holy ones of the Most High shall receive the kingdom and possess the kingdom forever—forever and ever.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
But the saints of the Most High shall receive the kingdom and possess it for ever and ever.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the Holy Ones of the Highest shall receive the Kingdom and they shall inherit the Kingdom to eternity, and to the eternity of eternities”
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
But the saints of the Most High shall receive the kingdom, and possess the kingdom for ever, even for ever and ever.'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
which shall be taken away; and the saints of the Most High shall take the kingdom, and possess it for ever and ever.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Daniel's Visions Interpreted
17‘These four great beasts are four kings who will arise from the earth. 18But the saints of the Most High will receive the kingdom and possess it forever yes, forever and ever.’ 19Then I wanted to know the true meaning of the fourth beast, which was different from all the others—extremely terrifying—devouring and crushing with iron teeth and bronze claws, then trampling underfoot whatever was left.…

Cross References
Revelation 5:10
You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will reign upon the earth.”

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 22:5
There will be no more night in the city, and they will have no need for the light of a lamp or of the sun. For the Lord God will shine on them, and they will reign forever and ever.

Matthew 25:34
Then the King will say to those on His right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.

1 Corinthians 6:2
Do you not know that the saints will judge the world? And if you are to judge the world, are you not competent to judge trivial cases?

2 Timothy 2:12
if we endure, we will also reign with Him; if we deny Him, He will also deny us;

Revelation 1:6
who has made us to be a kingdom, priests to His God and Father—to Him be the glory and power forever and ever! Amen.

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 2:26-27
And to the one who overcomes and continues in My work until the end, I will give authority over the nations. / He will rule them with an iron scepter and shatter them like pottery—just as I have received authority from My Father.

Revelation 3:21
To the one who overcomes, I will grant the right to sit with Me on My throne, just as I overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne.

Psalm 37:29
The righteous will inherit the land and dwell in it forever.

Isaiah 60:21
Then all your people will be righteous; they will possess the land forever; they are the branch of My planting, the work of My hands, so that I may be glorified.

Isaiah 65:9
And I will bring forth descendants from Jacob, and heirs from Judah; My elect will possess My mountains, and My servants will dwell there.

Isaiah 65:17-19
For behold, I will create new heavens and a new earth. The former things will not be remembered, nor will they come to mind. / But be glad and rejoice forever in what I create; for I will create Jerusalem to be a joy and its people to be a delight. / I will rejoice in Jerusalem and take delight in My people. The sounds of weeping and crying will no longer be heard in her.

Psalm 145:13
Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and Your dominion endures through all generations. The LORD is faithful in all His words and kind in all His actions.


Treasury of Scripture

But the saints of the most High shall take the kingdom, and possess the kingdom for ever, even for ever and ever.

the saints.

Daniel 7:22,27
Until the Ancient of days came, and judgment was given to the saints of the most High; and the time came that the saints possessed the kingdom…

Psalm 45:16
Instead of thy fathers shall be thy children, whom thou mayest make princes in all the earth.

Psalm 149:5-9
Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon their beds…

most High.

Ephesians 1:3
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:

Ephesians 6:12
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

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1. Daniel's vision of the four beasts,
9. and of God's kingdom.
15. The interpretation thereof.














But the saints of the Most High
The term "saints" refers to those who are set apart for God, often understood as the faithful believers who follow God's commandments. In Hebrew, the word is "קְדוֹשִׁים" (qedoshim), which means "holy ones." This designation emphasizes their consecration and dedication to God. The phrase "of the Most High" identifies these saints as belonging to the supreme God, El Elyon, a title that underscores God's sovereignty and ultimate authority over all creation. Historically, this reflects the Jewish understanding of a covenant relationship with God, where His people are chosen to reflect His holiness.

will receive the kingdom
The phrase "will receive the kingdom" indicates a future event where the saints are granted authority and dominion. The verb "receive" suggests a gift or inheritance, not something earned by human effort but bestowed by divine decree. In the context of Daniel, this is a prophetic vision of the end times when God's people will be vindicated and exalted. The "kingdom" here is not merely a political entity but represents the reign of God, characterized by justice, peace, and righteousness. This aligns with the eschatological hope found throughout Scripture, where God's rule is fully realized on earth.

and possess it forever
To "possess" implies ownership and stewardship. The Hebrew root "יָרַשׁ" (yarash) conveys the idea of inheriting or taking possession of something that is rightfully theirs. This possession is not temporary but eternal, as indicated by the word "forever." This eternal aspect is a key theme in biblical prophecy, where the temporal struggles of God's people are contrasted with the everlasting nature of God's promises. The assurance of an eternal kingdom provides hope and encouragement to believers, affirming that their faithfulness will be rewarded with an unending inheritance.

yes, forever and ever
The repetition in "yes, forever and ever" serves to emphasize the certainty and perpetuity of God's promise. In Hebrew, the phrase "עָלַם וָעֶד" (olam va'ed) is used to denote an unending duration, reinforcing the idea that God's kingdom is not subject to the limitations of time. This eternal perspective is crucial for understanding the biblical narrative, which consistently points to a future where God's purposes are fully accomplished. For the original audience, this would have been a powerful assurance amidst persecution and exile, reminding them of the ultimate triumph of God's kingdom.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
But the saints
קַדִּישֵׁ֖י (qad·dî·šê)
Adjective - masculine plural construct
Strong's 6922: Sacred, God, an angel, a saint, a sanctuary

of the Most High
עֶלְיוֹנִ֑ין (‘el·yō·w·nîn)
Adjective - masculine plural
Strong's 5946: One -- 'high', a name of God

will receive
וִֽיקַבְּלוּן֙ (wî·qab·bə·lūn)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 6902: To acquire

the kingdom
מַלְכוּתָ֔א (mal·ḵū·ṯā)
Noun - feminine singular determinate
Strong's 4437: Royalty, reign, kingdom

and possess
וְיַחְסְנ֤וּן (wə·yaḥ·sə·nūn)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 2631: To take possession of

it
מַלְכוּתָא֙ (mal·ḵū·ṯā)
Noun - feminine singular determinate
Strong's 4437: Royalty, reign, kingdom

forever—
עַֽד־ (‘aḏ-)
Preposition
Strong's 5705: Even to, until

yes, forever
וְעַ֖ד (wə·‘aḏ)
Conjunctive waw | Preposition
Strong's 5705: Even to, until

and ever.’
עָלְמַיָּֽא׃ (‘ā·lə·may·yā)
Noun - masculine plural determinate
Strong's 5957: Remote time, the future, past, forever


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