What is the meaning of Daniel 7:14? And He was given • The “He” is the Son of Man (Daniel 7:13), fulfilled in Jesus Christ (Matthew 26:64; Revelation 1:13). • The passive “was given” shows the Father granting authority to the Son (John 5:22–27). • This heavenly commissioning follows the Lord’s ascension (Acts 1:9; Philippians 2:9-11), securing His right to rule now and to manifest that rule openly at His return (Revelation 11:15). Dominion, glory, and kingship • Dominion: complete governing authority, echoed in Matthew 28:18, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.” • Glory: the visible honor of deity (John 1:14; Hebrews 1:3). • Kingship: legal right to reign (Luke 1:32-33). • Together they point to Christ’s unique role as Prophet, Priest, and King (Psalm 110:1-4). That the people of every nation and language should serve Him • Universal scope: “every nation and language” mirrors Genesis 12:3 and Revelation 7:9. • “Serve” implies worship and obedience (Psalm 2:8-12). • The Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20) is the present outworking, gathering a global church who gladly bow to the King (Philippians 2:10-11). His dominion is an everlasting dominion • Unlike earthly empires in Daniel 7 (Babylon, Medo-Persia, Greece, Rome), Christ’s rule endures forever (Isaiah 9:7; Luke 1:33). • “Everlasting” affirms literal, unending sovereignty—no rival, no successor (Hebrews 13:8). That will not pass away • Daniel’s earlier kingdoms “passed away” (Daniel 7:3-7), illustrating the temporary nature of human power (Job 14:5; James 4:14). • Christ’s dominion remains intact despite all rebellion (Revelation 19:19-21). • Encouragement for believers: our labor in His kingdom “is not in vain” (1 Corinthians 15:58). And His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed • Indestructible sovereignty secures the future: no coup, decay, or defeat (Psalm 145:13; Hebrews 12:28). • Promise of a literal future reign on earth (Revelation 20:4-6) culminating in the New Heavens and New Earth (Revelation 21:1-4). • The believer’s hope rests on an unshakeable King (2 Timothy 2:12; 1 Peter 1:3-5). summary Daniel 7:14 unveils the Father handing universal authority to the Son. Jesus, the Son of Man, receives absolute dominion, glorious honor, and legal kingship so that every people group will worship Him. Unlike the transient empires of history, His reign is everlasting, immune to decay, overthrow, or end. For followers of Christ this guarantees security, purpose, and hope as we serve the one true King whose kingdom can never be destroyed. |
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