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."

Commentary

Gill's Exposition

I beheld till the thrones were cast down,.... On which the governors of the above monarchies sat; and those of the ten kings, signified by the ten horns; and also that of the little horn. The prophet kept looking on the objects before him, till he in his dream, and the visions of the night, saw all those empires and kingdoms demolished, and all rule, power, and authority, put down, and way made for the glorious kingdom of the Messiah, and his saints with him; to this sense Aben Ezra, Saadiah, and Jacchiades, interpret the word used; but the Septuagint, Vulgate Latin, Syriac, and Arabic versions, render it, "until the thrones were set up" (q); for

the judges to sit upon to try, judge, and condemn the four beasts or monarchies; in order to make way for the kingdom of the Son of man to take place in the spirituality and glory of it: here are more thrones than one; see Rev 20:4 , one for the Ancient of days, and another for him who was like to the Son of man, brought near before him; and so the Jews (r) say, here were two thrones pitched and prepared, one for the Ancient of days, and another for David, that is, the Messiah, or Son of David; and so Jarchi paraphrases the words, "the thrones were pitched and prepared to sit upon in judgment:'' and this sense is confirmed by the use of the word in Ezr 7:24 and in the Targum on Kg2 18:14 and to this agrees best the following clause: and the Ancient of days did sit; on one of the thrones pitched, as chief Judge: this is to be understood of God the Father, as distinct from the Messiah, the Son of God, said to be like the Son of man brought unto him, Dan 7:13 and is so called, not only because he is from everlasting, and without beginning of days; but chiefly because he is permanent, and endures for ever; his years fail not, and of his days there will be no end; and he will be when these empires, signified by the four beasts, will be no more; and very fit to be Judge of them, because of his consummate wisdom and prudence, signified also by this phrase; and the divine Father of Christ is still more proper, because it is in Christ's cause the judgment will proceed; and this in order to introduce him openly into his dominions in the world: whose garment was white as snow; denoting the purity of his nature, the brightness of his majesty, and his uncorruptness in judgment: and the hair of his head like the pure wool; signifying his venerableness, gravity, wisdom, and ripeness of judgment; being wonderful in counsel, and excellent in working: his throne was like the fiery flame; expressive of him, as awful and formidable, as a consuming fire; and of his piercing judgment, and the severity of it: and his wheels as burning fire; the wheels of his throne; alluding to such seats and thrones as were made to turn about, and to be moved from place to place; denoting the power and providence of God everywhere; the clear view he has of all things, in all places; and his swiftness in the execution of his judgments. (q) "subsellia posita sunt", Tigurine version; "solia posita sunt", Piscator, Cocceius; "throni elati sunt", Pagninus, Montanus. (r) T. Bab. Chagiga, fol. 14. 1. & Gloss in ib.

Source: Gill's Exposition (Public Domain)

Hebrew Word Studies (23 words)

H2370 חֲזָא
Definition:

20;Daniel 5:1; 2masculine singularתֲוַיְתָDaniel 2:43+,תָה-Daniel 2:41.2: 41; 1singularחֲזֵיתDaniel 2:46+; 2 masculine pluralתֲוֵיתוּןDaniel 2:8;Pe`alInfinitiveמְֶָחֱזֵז֑אEzra 4:14;Participle activeחָ 20;Daniel 5:1; 2masculine singularתֲוַיְתָDaniel 2:43+,תָה-Daniel 2:41.2: 41; 1singularחֲזֵיתDaniel 2:46+; 2 masculine pluralתֲוֵיתוּןDaniel 2:8;Pe`alInfinitiveמְֶָחֱזֵז֑אEzra 4:14;Participle activeחָ

H1934 הָוָא
Definition:

26+,הֲוָאDaniel 5:19+; 2 masculine singularהֲוַיְתָDaniel 2:31,34, 1singularהֲוֵיתDaniel 4:1+; 3 masculine pluralהֲווֺDaniel 2:35+;Imperfect3masculine singularלֶהֱוֵא(K§ 47, l) b) Dr§ 204 Obs.NöM 215 26+,הֲוָאDaniel 5:19+; 2 masculine singularהֲוַיְתָDaniel 2:31,34, 1singularהֲוֵיתDaniel 4:1+; 3 masculine pluralהֲווֺDaniel 2:35+;Imperfect3masculine singularלֶהֱוֵא(K§ 47, l) b) Dr§ 204 Obs.NöM 215

Possible Meanings:
  • he (semantic_range)
  • she (semantic_range)
  • it (semantic_range)
H5705 עַד
Definition:

a.of space,even toDaniel 7:13;עַדכָּֿאDaniel 7:28.b.of amount,up toEzra 7:22(4 t.).c.of time,untilDaniel 2:20;Daniel 6:15;Daniel 6:27;Daniel 7:18(twice in verse);Daniel 7:26;Ezra 4:24;Ezra 5:16וְעַדכְ a.of space,even toDaniel 7:13;עַדכָּֿאDaniel 7:28.b.of amount,up toEzra 7:22(4 t.).c.of time,untilDaniel 2:20;Daniel 6:15;Daniel 6:27;Daniel 7:18(twice in verse);Daniel 7:26;Ezra 4:24;Ezra 5:16וְעַדכְ

H1768 דִּי
Definition:

of same origin as Arabicpossessor of[compare below Biblical Hebrewזֶה]. Properly a demonstrativethat[compareזֶה; in Ethiopiczeis 'this',za'which']; but this being referred by usage to something preced of same origin as Arabicpossessor of[compare below Biblical Hebrewזֶה]. Properly a demonstrativethat[compareזֶה; in Ethiopiczeis 'this',za'which']; but this being referred by usage to something preced

Possible Meanings:
  • who (semantic_range)
  • because (semantic_range)
H3764 כָּרְסֵא
Definition:

9a throne; — construct׳כDaniel 5:20; suffixכָּרְסְיֵהּDaniel 7:9b; plural absoluteכָּרְסְוָןDaniel 7:9a.כסדיseeכַּשְׂדָּי.Topical LexiconCanonical Settingכָּרְסֵא appears only in the Aramaic portions 9a throne; — construct׳כDaniel 5:20; suffixכָּרְסְיֵהּDaniel 7:9b; plural absoluteכָּרְסְוָןDaniel 7:9a.כסדיseeכַּשְׂדָּי.Topical LexiconCanonical Settingכָּרְסֵא appears only in the Aramaic portions

H7412 רְמָה
Definition:

(1) governmental imposition (Ezra 7:24), (2) royal threats of execution (Daniel 3), (3) persecution of prayer (Daniel 6), and (4) eschatological enthronement (Daniel 7:9). Together they reveal the con (1) governmental imposition (Ezra 7:24), (2) royal threats of execution (Daniel 3), (3) persecution of prayer (Daniel 6), and (4) eschatological enthronement (Daniel 7:9). Together they reveal the con

Possible Meanings:
  • worm (semantic_range)
  • decay (semantic_range)
H6268 עַתִּיק
Definition:

9,Daniel 7:13, andDaniel 7:22, joined each time with יֹומִין (“days”) to form the title “Ancient of Days.” Daniel’s night vision contrasts the transience of beastly empires with the everlasting reign 9,Daniel 7:13, andDaniel 7:22, joined each time with יֹומִין (“days”) to form the title “Ancient of Days.” Daniel’s night vision contrasts the transience of beastly empires with the everlasting reign

Possible Meanings:
  • advanced (semantic_range)
  • aged (semantic_range)
H3118 יוֹם
Definition:

15day(see Biblical Hebrew); — absolute׳יEzra 6:9(twice in verse);Ezra 6:15, emphaticיוֺמָאDaniel 6:11;Daniel 6:14; plural absoluteיוֺמִיןDaniel 6:8+, emphaticיוֺמַיָּאDaniel 2:28+; constructיוֺמֵיDani 15day(see Biblical Hebrew); — absolute׳יEzra 6:9(twice in verse);Ezra 6:15, emphaticיוֺמָאDaniel 6:11;Daniel 6:14; plural absoluteיוֺמִיןDaniel 6:8+, emphaticיוֺמַיָּאDaniel 2:28+; constructיוֺמֵיDani

H3488 יְתִב
Definition:

Perfect3masculine singularיְתִבDaniel 7:9and (of judgment = the judge)Daniel 7:10, soImperfect3masculine singularיִתִּ֑ב(K§ 43.1.Beisp. b), compare Biblical Hebrewיֵשֵׁב)Daniel 7:26.2dwell, Participle Perfect3masculine singularיְתִבDaniel 7:9and (of judgment = the judge)Daniel 7:10, soImperfect3masculine singularיִתִּ֑ב(K§ 43.1.Beisp. b), compare Biblical Hebrewיֵשֵׁב)Daniel 7:26.2dwell, Participle

Possible Meanings:
  • sit (semantic_range)
  • sit (semantic_range)
  • be seated (semantic_range)
H3831 לְבוּשׁ
Definition:

21) to the fine linen of the glorified saints (Revelation 19:8), framing an unfolding theology of covering—first physical, ultimately spiritual.Occurrences and Narrative Contexts1.Daniel 3:21records S 21) to the fine linen of the glorified saints (Revelation 19:8), framing an unfolding theology of covering—first physical, ultimately spiritual.Occurrences and Narrative Contexts1.Daniel 3:21records S

Possible Meanings:
  • garment (semantic_range)
H8517 תְּלַג
Definition:

9the radiant garment of the “Ancient of Days” is said to be “as white as snow,” underscoring absolute purity, unapproachable holiness, and incorruptible righteousness. Snow, glistening and untouched, 9the radiant garment of the “Ancient of Days” is said to be “as white as snow,” underscoring absolute purity, unapproachable holiness, and incorruptible righteousness. Snow, glistening and untouched,

H2358 חִוָּר
Definition:

9, within the Aramaic section of Daniel. Daniel beholds “the Ancient of Days” whose “clothing was white as snow” (Berean Standard Bible). The term heightens the sensory impact of the scene, stressing 9, within the Aramaic section of Daniel. Daniel beholds “the Ancient of Days” whose “clothing was white as snow” (Berean Standard Bible). The term heightens the sensory impact of the scene, stressing

H8177 שְׂעַר
Definition:

27hair, of head (ᵑ7׳ס, Syriac; see Biblical Hebrew I.שׂער); — constructDaniel 3:27;Daniel 7:9; suffixשַׁעְרֵהּDaniel 4:30.Topical LexiconOverviewThe Hebrew noun שְׂעַר (seʿar) appears three times in t 27hair, of head (ᵑ7׳ס, Syriac; see Biblical Hebrew I.שׂער); — constructDaniel 3:27;Daniel 7:9; suffixשַׁעְרֵהּDaniel 4:30.Topical LexiconOverviewThe Hebrew noun שְׂעַר (seʿar) appears three times in t

H7217 רֵאשׁ
Definition:

6head(Egyptian Aramaic, S-CPap.; Palmyreneרש;ᵑ7רֵישׁ, Syriac; Biblical Hebrewראֹשׁ); — construct׳רDaniel 7:1; emphaticהָ֯Daniel 2:38; suffixרֵאשׁיDaniel 4:2+,חָ֯Daniel 2:28,הֵּ֯Daniel 2:32+,הַּ֯Daniel 6head(Egyptian Aramaic, S-CPap.; Palmyreneרש;ᵑ7רֵישׁ, Syriac; Biblical Hebrewראֹשׁ); — construct׳רDaniel 7:1; emphaticהָ֯Daniel 2:38; suffixרֵאשׁיDaniel 4:2+,חָ֯Daniel 2:28,הֵּ֯Daniel 2:32+,הַּ֯Daniel

Possible Meanings:
  • chief (semantic_range)
  • sum (semantic_range)
H6015 עֲמַר
Definition:

9.Topical LexiconScriptural OccurrenceDaniel 7:9is the sole Old Testament passage employing עֲמַר. The prophet testifies, “His clothing was as white as snow; the hair of His head was like pure wool”. 9.Topical LexiconScriptural OccurrenceDaniel 7:9is the sole Old Testament passage employing עֲמַר. The prophet testifies, “His clothing was as white as snow; the hair of His head was like pure wool”.

H5343 נְקֵא
Definition:

9like pure wool.Topical LexiconBiblical Occurrence and Immediate Contextנְקֵא (neqeʼ) appears once, inDaniel 7:9, inside Daniel’s Aramaic vision of the four beasts. The prophet “watched until thrones 9like pure wool.Topical LexiconBiblical Occurrence and Immediate Contextנְקֵא (neqeʼ) appears once, inDaniel 7:9, inside Daniel’s Aramaic vision of the four beasts. The prophet “watched until thrones

Possible Meanings:
  • clean (semantic_range)
H3764 כָּרְסֵא
Definition:

9a throne; — construct׳כDaniel 5:20; suffixכָּרְסְיֵהּDaniel 7:9b; plural absoluteכָּרְסְוָןDaniel 7:9a.כסדיseeכַּשְׂדָּי.Topical LexiconCanonical Settingכָּרְסֵא appears only in the Aramaic portions 9a throne; — construct׳כDaniel 5:20; suffixכָּרְסְיֵהּDaniel 7:9b; plural absoluteכָּרְסְוָןDaniel 7:9a.כסדיseeכַּשְׂדָּי.Topical LexiconCanonical Settingכָּרְסֵא appears only in the Aramaic portions

H7631 שְׂבִיב
Definition:

22; plural absoluteשְׁבִבִין דִּי נוּרDaniel 7:9.Topical LexiconOverviewStrong’s Hebrew 7631 (שְׂבִיב) denotes a blazing flame or flash of fire. Within the Aramaic sections of the Book of Daniel it is 22; plural absoluteשְׁבִבִין דִּי נוּרDaniel 7:9.Topical LexiconOverviewStrong’s Hebrew 7631 (שְׂבִיב) denotes a blazing flame or flash of fire. Within the Aramaic sections of the Book of Daniel it is

H1768 דִּי
Definition:

of same origin as Arabicpossessor of[compare below Biblical Hebrewזֶה]. Properly a demonstrativethat[compareזֶה; in Ethiopiczeis 'this',za'which']; but this being referred by usage to something preced of same origin as Arabicpossessor of[compare below Biblical Hebrewזֶה]. Properly a demonstrativethat[compareזֶה; in Ethiopiczeis 'this',za'which']; but this being referred by usage to something preced

Possible Meanings:
  • who (semantic_range)
  • because (semantic_range)
H5135 נוּר
Definition:

6and masculineDaniel 7:9fire(ᵑ7Syriac; see √נורBiblical Hebrew); — absolute׳נDaniel 3:27;Daniel 7:9(twice in verse);Daniel 7:10; emphaticנוּרָאDaniel 3:612t. 3.Topical LexiconSummary of Biblical Usage 6and masculineDaniel 7:9fire(ᵑ7Syriac; see √נורBiblical Hebrew); — absolute׳נDaniel 3:27;Daniel 7:9(twice in verse);Daniel 7:10; emphaticנוּרָאDaniel 3:612t. 3.Topical LexiconSummary of Biblical Usage

H1535 גַּלְגַּל
Definition:

9of throne-chariot of God.Topical LexiconBiblical OccurrenceDaniel 7:9—“His throne was flaming with fire, and its wheels were all ablaze.”. גַּלְגַּל appears only here, describing the fiery wheels sup 9of throne-chariot of God.Topical LexiconBiblical OccurrenceDaniel 7:9—“His throne was flaming with fire, and its wheels were all ablaze.”. גַּלְגַּל appears only here, describing the fiery wheels sup

Possible Meanings:
  • circle (semantic_range)
H5135 נוּר
Definition:

6and masculineDaniel 7:9fire(ᵑ7Syriac; see √נורBiblical Hebrew); — absolute׳נDaniel 3:27;Daniel 7:9(twice in verse);Daniel 7:10; emphaticנוּרָאDaniel 3:612t. 3.Topical LexiconSummary of Biblical Usage 6and masculineDaniel 7:9fire(ᵑ7Syriac; see √נורBiblical Hebrew); — absolute׳נDaniel 3:27;Daniel 7:9(twice in verse);Daniel 7:10; emphaticנוּרָאDaniel 3:612t. 3.Topical LexiconSummary of Biblical Usage

H1815 דְּלַק
Definition:

9is the sole biblical setting in which דְּלַק appears. There the prophet reports, “His throne was blazing with fire, and its wheels were all ablaze” (Daniel 7:9). The word “blazing” (delaq) accentuate 9is the sole biblical setting in which דְּלַק appears. There the prophet reports, “His throne was blazing with fire, and its wheels were all ablaze” (Daniel 7:9). The word “blazing” (delaq) accentuate

Possible Meanings:
  • burn (semantic_range)

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