Daniel 7:26
New International Version
“’But the court will sit, and his power will be taken away and completely destroyed forever.

New Living Translation
“But then the court will pass judgment, and all his power will be taken away and completely destroyed.

English Standard Version
But the court shall sit in judgment, and his dominion shall be taken away, to be consumed and destroyed to the end.

Berean Standard Bible
But the court will convene, and his dominion will be taken away and completely destroyed forever.

King James Bible
But the judgment shall sit, and they shall take away his dominion, to consume and to destroy it unto the end.

New King James Version
‘But the court shall be seated, And they shall take away his dominion, To consume and destroy it forever.

New American Standard Bible
But the court will convene for judgment, and his dominion will be taken away, annihilated and destroyed forever.

NASB 1995
But the court will sit for judgment, and his dominion will be taken away, annihilated and destroyed forever.

NASB 1977
‘But the court will sit for judgment, and his dominion will be taken away, annihilated and destroyed forever.

Legacy Standard Bible
But the court will sit for judgment, and his dominion will be taken away, annihilated and destroyed forever.

Amplified Bible
But the court [of the Most High] will sit in judgment, and his dominion will be taken away, [first to be] consumed [gradually] and [then] to be destroyed forever.

Christian Standard Bible
But the court will convene, and his dominion will be taken away, to be completely destroyed forever.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
But the court will convene, and his dominion will be taken away, to be completely destroyed forever.

American Standard Version
But the judgment shall be set, and they shall take away his dominion, to consume and to destroy it unto the end.

Contemporary English Version
But he will finally be judged, and his kingdom completely destroyed.

English Revised Version
But the judgment shall sit, and they shall take away his dominion, to consume and to destroy it unto the end.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
But judgment will be handed down, his power will be taken away, and he will be completely and permanently destroyed.

Good News Translation
Then the heavenly court will sit in judgment, take away his power, and destroy him completely.

International Standard Version
Nevertheless, the court will convene, and his authority will be removed, annulled, and destroyed forever.

Majority Standard Bible
But the court will convene, and his dominion will be taken away and completely destroyed forever.

NET Bible
But the court will convene, and his ruling authority will be removed--destroyed and abolished forever!

New Heart English Bible
And the court shall sit in judgment, and they shall take away his dominion, consumed and completely destroyed forever.

Webster's Bible Translation
But the judgment shall sit, and they shall take away his dominion to consume and to destroy it to the end.

World English Bible
“‘But the judgment will be set, and they will take away his dominion, to consume and to destroy it to the end.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And judgment is set, and they cause his dominion to pass away, to perish, and to be destroyed—to the end;

Young's Literal Translation
'And the Judge is seated, and its dominion they cause to pass away, to cut off, and to destroy -- unto the end;

Smith's Literal Translation
And the tribunal sat, and they shall take away his power to cut off and to destroy even to the end.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And judgment shall sit, that his power may be taken away, and be broken in pieces, and perish even to the end.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And a trial will begin, so that his power may be taken away, and be crushed, and be undone all the way to the end.

New American Bible
But when the court is convened, and his dominion is taken away to be abolished and completely destroyed,

New Revised Standard Version
Then the court shall sit in judgment, and his dominion shall be taken away, to be consumed and totally destroyed.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
But when the judge is seated in judgment, they shall take away his dominion, to consume and to destroy it to the end of his kingdom.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the Judge sat and they took his authority away from him that they would ruin him and would destroy him until the end
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
But the judgment shall sit, and his dominions shall be taken away, to be consumed and to be destroy unto the end.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the judgment has sat, and they shall remove his dominion to abolish it, and to destroy it utterly.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Daniel's Visions Interpreted
25He will speak out against the Most High and oppress the saints of the Most High, intending to change the appointed times and laws; and the saints will be given into his hand for a time, and times, and half a time. 26But the court will convene, and his dominion will be taken away and completely destroyed forever. 27Then the sovereignty, dominion, and greatness of the kingdoms under all of heaven will be given to the people, the saints of the Most High. His kingdom will be an everlasting kingdom, and all rulers will serve and obey Him.’…

Cross References
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 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 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 17:14
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 12:10
And I heard a loud voice in heaven saying: “Now have come the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God, and the authority of His Christ. For the accuser of our brothers has been thrown down—he who accuses them day and night before our God.

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 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 11:18
The nations were enraged, and Your wrath has come. The time has come to judge the dead and to reward Your servants the prophets, as well as the saints and those who fear Your name, both small and great—and to destroy those who destroy the earth.”

Revelation 19:2
For His judgments are true and just. He has judged the great prostitute who corrupted the earth with her immorality. He has avenged the blood of His servants that was poured out by her hand.”

Revelation 14:9-11
And a third angel followed them, calling out in a loud voice, “If anyone worships the beast and its image and receives its mark on his forehead or on his hand, / he too will drink the wine of God’s anger, poured undiluted into the cup of His wrath. And he will be tormented in fire and sulfur in the presence of the holy angels and of the Lamb. / And the smoke of their torment rises forever and ever. Day and night there is no rest for those who worship the beast and its image, or for anyone who receives the mark of its name.”

Revelation 16:10
And the fifth angel poured out his bowl on the throne of the beast, and its kingdom was plunged into darkness, and men began to gnaw their tongues in anguish

Revelation 18:8
Therefore her plagues will come in one day—death and grief and famine—and she will be consumed by fire, for mighty is the Lord God who judges her.”

Revelation 18:20
Rejoice over her, O heaven, and you saints and apostles and prophets, because God has pronounced for you His judgment against her.

Revelation 19:11-16
Then I saw heaven standing open, and there before me was a white horse. And its rider is called Faithful and True. With righteousness He judges and wages war. / He has eyes like blazing fire, and many royal crowns on His head. He has a name written on Him that only He Himself knows. / He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and His name is The Word of God. ...

Revelation 21:8
But to the cowardly and unbelieving and abominable and murderers and sexually immoral and sorcerers and idolaters and all liars, their place will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur. This is the second death.”


Treasury of Scripture

But the judgment shall sit, and they shall take away his dominion, to consume and to destroy it to the end.

Daniel 7:10,11,22
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…

2 Thessalonians 2:8
And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming:

Revelation 11:13
And the same hour was there a great earthquake, and the tenth part of the city fell, and in the earthquake were slain of men seven thousand: and the remnant were affrighted, and gave glory to the God of heaven.

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Daniel 7
1. Daniel's vision of the four beasts,
9. and of God's kingdom.
15. The interpretation thereof.














But the court will convene
This phrase signifies a divine judgment scene, reminiscent of a heavenly tribunal. The "court" here refers to a celestial assembly, possibly the divine council, which is a recurring theme in biblical literature. The Hebrew word for "court" (דִּינָא, dinah) implies a place of judgment and decision-making. This convening of the court underscores God's sovereignty and justice, emphasizing that all earthly powers are ultimately accountable to Him. Historically, this reflects the ancient Near Eastern understanding of divine justice, where earthly kings were seen as subject to the decrees of the divine realm.

and his dominion will be taken away
The "dominion" refers to the power and authority of the fourth beast, which represents a succession of oppressive kingdoms culminating in a final, blasphemous ruler. The Hebrew root for "dominion" (שָׁלַט, shalat) conveys the idea of ruling or having authority. The phrase "will be taken away" indicates a decisive action by God to strip this ruler of his power. This is a powerful reminder of the transient nature of human authority and the ultimate supremacy of God's kingdom. It reflects the biblical theme that no matter how powerful a kingdom may seem, it is God who raises up and deposes rulers (Daniel 2:21).

and completely destroyed
The phrase "completely destroyed" emphasizes the totality and finality of the judgment against this oppressive power. The Hebrew word for "destroyed" (שְׁמַד, shemad) suggests utter annihilation, leaving no trace behind. This destruction is not just a temporary setback but a permanent eradication of evil. It serves as a reassurance to the faithful that God will ultimately triumph over all forms of wickedness and injustice. This aligns with the eschatological hope found throughout Scripture, where God promises to establish a new order free from sin and corruption.

forever
The term "forever" (עָלַם, olam) in Hebrew conveys the idea of eternity, an unending duration. This word assures believers of the eternal nature of God's victory and the establishment of His kingdom. The use of "forever" highlights the contrast between the temporary nature of earthly kingdoms and the everlasting dominion of God. It is a source of hope and encouragement, affirming that God's justice and peace will prevail eternally. This eternal perspective is a cornerstone of Christian eschatology, offering believers the assurance of a future where God's righteousness reigns supreme.

(26) The judgment.--The language is similar to that in Daniel 7:10. The destruction of the beast recorded in Daniel 7:11 is here omitted.

Unto the end.--Comp. Daniel 6:26.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
But the court
וְדִינָ֖א (wə·ḏî·nā)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular determinate
Strong's 1780: Judgement, strife

will convene,
יִתִּ֑ב (yit·tiḇ)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3488: To sit, dwell

and his dominion
וְשָׁלְטָנֵ֣הּ (wə·šā·lə·ṭā·nêh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 7985: Dominion

will be taken away
יְהַעְדּ֔וֹן (yə·ha‘·dō·wn)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 5709: To advance, pass on, continue, to remove, to bedeck

and completely destroyed
לְהַשְׁמָדָ֥ה (lə·haš·mā·ḏāh)
Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct
Strong's 8046: To desolate

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


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