Daniel 7:20 I also wanted to know about the ten horns on its head and the other horn that came up, before which three of them fell--the horn whose appearance was more imposing than the others, with eyes and with a mouth that spoke words of arrogance.

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New International Version
I also wanted to know about the ten horns on its head and about the other horn that came up, before which three of them fell—the horn that looked more imposing than the others and that had eyes and a mouth that spoke boastfully.

New Living Translation
I also asked about the ten horns on the fourth beast’s head and the little horn that came up afterward and destroyed three of the other horns. This horn had seemed greater than the others, and it had human eyes and a mouth that was boasting arrogantly.

English Standard Version
and about the ten horns that were on its head, and the other horn that came up and before which three of them fell, the horn that had eyes and a mouth that spoke great things, and that seemed greater than its companions.

Berean Standard Bible
I also wanted to know about the ten horns on its head and the other horn that came up, before which three of them fell—the horn whose appearance was more imposing than the others, with eyes and with a mouth that spoke words of arrogance.

King James Bible
And of the ten horns that were in his head, and of the other which came up, and before whom three fell; even of that horn that had eyes, and a mouth that spake very great things, whose look was more stout than his fellows.

New King James Version
and the ten horns that were on its head, and the other horn which came up, before which three fell, namely, that horn which had eyes and a mouth which spoke pompous words, whose appearance was greater than his fellows.

New American Standard Bible
and the meaning of the ten horns that were on its head, and the other horn which came up, and before which three of the horns fell, namely, that horn which had eyes and a mouth uttering great boasts, and which was larger in appearance than its associates.

NASB 1995
and the meaning of the ten horns that were on its head and the other horn which came up, and before which three of them fell, namely, that horn which had eyes and a mouth uttering great boasts and which was larger in appearance than its associates.

NASB 1977
and the meaning of the ten horns that were on its head, and the other horn which came up, and before which three of them fell, namely, that horn which had eyes and a mouth uttering great boasts, and which was larger in appearance than its associates.

Legacy Standard Bible
and the meaning of the ten horns that were on its head and the other horn which came up and before which three of them fell, namely, that horn which had eyes and a mouth speaking great boasts and which was larger in appearance than its associates.

Amplified Bible
and the meaning of the ten horns (kings) that were on its head and the other horn which came up later, and before which three of the horns fell, specifically, that horn which had eyes and a mouth that boasted great things and which looked larger than the others.

Christian Standard Bible
I also wanted to know about the ten horns on its head and about the other horn that came up, before which three fell—the horn that had eyes, and a mouth that spoke arrogantly, and that looked bigger than the others.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
I also wanted to know about the 10 horns on its head and about the other horn that came up, before which three fell—the horn that had eyes, and a mouth that spoke arrogantly, and that was more visible than the others.

American Standard Version
and concerning the ten horns that were on its head, and the other horn which came up, and before which three fell, even that horn that had eyes, and a mouth that spake great things, whose look was more stout than its fellows.

Contemporary English Version
I also wanted to know more about all ten of those horns on its head. I especially wanted to know more about the one that took the place of three of the others--the horn that had eyes and spoke with arrogance and seemed greater than the others.

English Revised Version
and concerning the ten horns that were on his head, and the other horn which came up, and before which three fell; even that horn that had eyes, and a mouth that spake great things, whose look was more stout than his fellows.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
I also wanted to know about the ten horns on its head and about the other horn that had come up and made three of the horns fall out. That horn had eyes and a mouth that spoke impressive things. It appeared to be bigger than the others.

Good News Translation
And I wanted to know about the ten horns on its head and the horn that had come up afterward and had made three of the horns fall. It had eyes and a mouth and was boasting proudly. It was more terrifying than any of the others.

International Standard Version
Also, I wanted to learn the significance of the ten horns on its head and the other horn that had arisen, before which three of them had fallen—that is, the horn with eyes and a mouth that uttered magnificent things and which was greater in appearance than its fellows.

Majority Standard Bible
I also wanted to know about the ten horns on its head and the other horn that came up, before which three of them fell—the horn whose appearance was more imposing than the others, with eyes and with a mouth that spoke words of arrogance.

NET Bible
I also wanted to know the meaning of the ten horns on its head, and of that other horn which came up and before which three others fell. This was the horn that had eyes and a mouth speaking arrogant things, whose appearance was more formidable than the others.

New Heart English Bible
And concerning the ten horns that were on its head, and the other horn which came up, and before which three fell, even that horn that had eyes, and a mouth that spoke arrogant things, whose look was larger than the others.

Webster's Bible Translation
And of the ten horns that were in his head, and of the other which came up, and before whom three fell; even of that horn that had eyes, and a mouth that spoke very great things, whose look was more stout than his fellows.

World English Bible
and concerning the ten horns that were on its head and the other horn which came up, and before which three fell, even that horn that had eyes and a mouth that spoke arrogantly, whose look was more stout than its fellows.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
and concerning the ten horns that [are] in its heads, and of the other that came up, and before which three have fallen, even of that horn that has eyes, and a mouth speaking great things, and whose appearance [is] great above its companions.

Young's Literal Translation
and concerning the ten horns that are in its heads, and of the other that came up, and before which three have fallen, even of that horn that hath eyes, and a mouth speaking great things, and whose appearance is great above its companions.

Smith's Literal Translation
And concerning the ten horns that were upon its head, and the other that went up, and three fell from before it; and this horn and eyes to it, and a mouth speaking great things, and its sight great above its companions.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And concerning the ten horns that he had on his head: and concerning the other that came up, before which three horns fell: and of that horn that had eyes, and a mouth speaking great things, and was greater than the rest.

Catholic Public Domain Version
and about the ten horns, which he had on his head, and about the other, which had sprung up, before which three horns fell, and about that horn which had eyes and a mouth speaking great things, and which was more powerful than the rest.

New American Bible
and about the ten horns on its head, and the other one that sprang up, before which three horns fell; and about the horn with the eyes and the mouth that spoke arrogantly, which appeared greater than its fellows.

New Revised Standard Version
and concerning the ten horns that were on its head, and concerning the other horn, which came up and to make room for which three of them fell out—the horn that had eyes and a mouth that spoke arrogantly, and that seemed greater than the others.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And concerning the ten horns that were on its head, and the other horn which came up between them, and before which three fell, the horn that had eyes and a mouth that spoke very great things, whose appearance was greater than its fellows.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And about the ten horns that were on its head, and about another that came up from between them, and three fell from before it; and this horn had eyes, and its mouth was speaking great things and its appearance was greater than its companions

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
and concerning the ten horns that were on its head, and the other horn which came up, and before which three fell; even that horn that had eyes, and a mouth that spoke great things, whose appearance was greater than that of its fellows.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and concerning it ten horns that were in its head, and the other that came up, and rooted up some of the former, which had eyes, and a mouth speaking great things, and his look was bolder than the rest.

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Context

Daniel's Visions Interpreted
…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. 20I also wanted to know about the ten horns on its head and the other horn that came up, before which three of them fell— the horn whose appearance was more imposing than the others, with eyes and with a mouth that spoke words of arrogance. 21As I watched, this horn was waging war against the saints and prevailing against them,…

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Cross References

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 17:12-14
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. / They will make war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will triumph over them, because He is Lord of lords and King of kings; and He will be accompanied by His called and chosen and faithful ones.”

Revelation 19:19-20
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. / 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 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 17:3
And the angel carried me away in the Spirit into a wilderness, where I saw a woman sitting on a scarlet beast that was covered with blasphemous names and had seven heads and ten horns.

Revelation 13:1
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.

Revelation 17:9-11
This calls for a mind with wisdom. The seven heads are seven mountains on which the woman sits. / There are also seven kings. Five have fallen, one is, and the other has not yet come. But when he does come, he must remain for only a little while. / The beast that was, and now is not, is an eighth king, who belongs to the other seven and is going into destruction.

Revelation 11:7
When the two witnesses have finished their testimony, the beast that comes up from the Abyss will wage war with them, and will overpower and kill them.

Revelation 17:16-17
And the ten horns and the beast that you saw will hate the prostitute. They will leave her desolate and naked, and they will eat her flesh and burn her with fire. / 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 13:11-12
Then I saw another beast rising out of the earth. This beast had two horns like a lamb, but spoke like a dragon. / And this beast exercised all the authority of the first beast and caused the earth and those who dwell in it to worship the first beast, whose mortal wound had been healed.

2 Thessalonians 2:3-4
Let no one deceive you in any way, for it will not come until the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness—the son of destruction—is revealed. / He will oppose and exalt himself above every so-called god or object of worship. So he will seat himself in the temple of God, proclaiming himself to be God.

Revelation 17:1
Then one of the seven angels with the seven bowls came and said to me, “Come, I will show you the punishment of the great prostitute, who sits on many waters.

Revelation 17:18
And the woman you saw is the great city that rules over the kings of the earth.”

Revelation 13:4
They worshiped the dragon who had given authority to the beast, and they worshiped the beast, saying, “Who is like the beast, and who can wage war against it?”

Revelation 17:6
I could see that the woman was drunk with the blood of the saints and witnesses for Jesus. And I was utterly amazed at the sight of her.

Treasury of Scripture

And of the ten horns that were in his head, and of the other which came up, and before whom three fell; even of that horn that had eyes, and a mouth that spoke very great things, whose look was more stout than his fellows.

the ten horns.

Daniel 7:6
After this I beheld, and lo another, like a leopard, which had upon the back of it four wings of a fowl; the beast had also four heads; and dominion was given to it.

Daniel 7:7
After this I saw in the night visions, and behold a fourth beast, dreadful and terrible, and strong exceedingly; and it had great iron teeth: it devoured and brake in pieces, and stamped the residue with the feet of it: and it was diverse from all the beasts that were before it; and it had ten horns.

Daniel 7:8
I considered the horns, and, behold, there came up among them another little horn, before whom there were three of the first horns plucked up by the roots: and, behold, in this horn were eyes like the eyes of man, and a mouth speaking great things.

Daniel 7:9
I beheld till the thrones were cast down, and the Ancient of days did sit, whose garment was white as snow, and the hair of his head like the pure wool: his throne was like the fiery flame, and his wheels as burning fire.

Daniel 7:10
A fiery stream issued and came forth from before him: thousand thousands ministered unto him, and ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him: the judgment was set, and the books were opened.

Daniel 7:8,11,23
I considered the horns, and, behold, there came up among them another little horn, before whom there were three of the first horns plucked up by the roots: and, behold, in this horn were eyes like the eyes of man, and a mouth speaking great things…

Daniel 8:9-11
And out of one of them came forth a little horn, which waxed exceeding great, toward the south, and toward the east, and toward the pleasant land…

whose look.

Daniel 11:36,37
And the king shall do according to his will; and he shall exalt himself, and magnify himself above every god, and shall speak marvellous things against the God of gods, and shall prosper till the indignation be accomplished: for that that is determined shall be done…

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Daniel 7

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

Berean Study Bible

and of the ten horns on its head
The "ten horns" symbolize ten kings or kingdoms, as interpreted later in Daniel 7:24. In the ancient Near Eastern context, horns often represented power and authority. The imagery of horns on a beast's head suggests a confederation of rulers or nations. Historically, this has been linked to various empires that have risen and fallen, each with its own set of rulers. Theologically, it reflects the completeness of worldly power that stands in opposition to God's kingdom.

and the other horn that came up
This "other horn" is often interpreted as a new, emerging power that disrupts the existing order. In prophetic literature, such imagery indicates a significant shift or upheaval. Theologically, it can be seen as a representation of the Antichrist or a future leader who will challenge God's authority. The emergence of this horn signifies the rise of a blasphemous power that seeks to dominate and control.

before which three of them fell
The phrase "three of them fell" suggests a violent overthrow or subjugation of three existing powers by the new horn. Historically, this could refer to specific kingdoms or leaders that were overtaken by a more dominant force. In a spiritual sense, it represents the relentless nature of evil in its quest for supremacy, often at the expense of others.

this horn had eyes
The "eyes" on the horn symbolize intelligence, insight, or surveillance. In biblical symbolism, eyes often denote knowledge or awareness. This suggests that the power represented by the horn is not only strong but also cunning and perceptive. It implies a level of strategic thinking and manipulation, characteristics often attributed to deceptive or tyrannical leaders.

and a mouth that spoke words of arrogance
The "mouth that spoke words of arrogance" indicates blasphemy and pride. In the biblical context, arrogance is often associated with rebellion against God. This phrase highlights the horn's defiance and its attempt to exalt itself above divine authority. It serves as a warning against the dangers of pride and the inevitable downfall that follows such hubris.

and it was more imposing than the others
The description of the horn as "more imposing" suggests a greater level of influence and intimidation compared to the other horns. This can be seen as a representation of a future world leader or system that will exert significant control and demand allegiance. Theologically, it underscores the temporary nature of earthly power and the ultimate victory of God's kingdom over all forms of human arrogance and rebellion.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

I also wanted to know about
וְעַל־ (wə·‘al-)
Conjunctive waw | Preposition
Strong's 5922: Above, over, upon, against

the ten
עֲשַׂר֙ (‘ă·śar)
Number - feminine singular
Strong's 6236: Ten

horns
קַרְנַיָּ֤א (qar·nay·yā)
Noun - feminine plural determinate
Strong's 7162: A horn

on its head
בְרֵאשַׁ֔הּ (ḇə·rê·šah)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 7217: The head, the sum

and the other
וְאָחֳרִי֙ (wə·’ā·ḥo·rî)
Conjunctive waw | Adjective - feminine singular
Strong's 317: Another

horn that
דִּ֣י (dî)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 1768: Who, which, that, because

came up,
סִלְקַ֔ת (sil·qaṯ)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 5559: To ascend

before which
קֳדָמַ֖הּ (qo·ḏā·mah)
Preposition | third person feminine singular
Strong's 6925: Before

three of them
תְּלָ֑ת (tə·lāṯ)
Number - feminine singular
Strong's 8532: Three, third

fell—
וּנְפַ֥לָה (ū·nə·p̄a·lāh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person feminine plural
Strong's 5308: To fall

the horn
וְקַרְנָ֨א (wə·qar·nā)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular determinate
Strong's 7162: A horn

whose appearance [was]
וְחֶזְוַ֖הּ (wə·ḥez·wah)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 2376: Vision, appearance

more imposing than
מִן־ (min-)
Preposition
Strong's 4481: From, out of, by, by reason of, at, more than

the others,
חַבְרָתַֽהּ׃ (ḥaḇ·rā·ṯah)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 2273: An associate

with eyes
וְעַיְנִ֣ין (wə·‘ay·nîn)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 5870: An eye

and with
לַ֗הּ (lah)
Preposition | third person feminine singular
Strong's Hebrew

a mouth
וְפֻם֙ (wə·p̄um)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6433: The mouth

that spoke
מְמַלִּ֣ל (mə·mal·lil)
Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 4449: To speak, say

words of arrogance.
רַבְרְבָ֔ן (raḇ·rə·ḇān)
Adjective - feminine plural
Strong's 7260: Very great things

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