Daniel 7:12 kjva — As concerning the rest of the beasts, they had their dominion taken away: yet their lives were prolonged for a season a…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"As concerning the rest of the beasts, they had their dominion taken away: yet their lives were prolonged for a season and time."

— Daniel 7:12, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Daniel 7 — Context

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.

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.

11

I beheld then because of the voice of the great words which the horn spake: I beheld even till the beast was slain, and his body destroyed, and given to the burning flame.

12

As concerning the rest of the beasts, they had their dominion taken away: yet their lives were prolonged for a season and time.

13

I saw in the night visions, and, behold, one like the Son of man came with the clouds of heaven, and came to the Ancient of days, and they brought him near before him.

14

And there was given him dominion, and glory, and a kingdom, that all people, nations, and languages, should serve him: his dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed.

15

I Daniel was grieved in my spirit in the midst of my body, and the visions of my head troubled me.

Daniel 7:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Daniel 7:12 say?
Daniel 7:12 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “As concerning the rest of the beasts, they had their dominion taken away: yet their lives were prolonged for a season and time.”
Where is Daniel 7:12 in the Bible?
Daniel 7:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Daniel, chapter 7, verse 12.
Who wrote Daniel?
Daniel is traditionally attributed to Daniel (traditional). Conservative scholarship dates Daniel to the 6th century BC; critical scholarship often proposes a 2nd-century-BC date for the apocalyptic portions. It was written c. 605–530 BC.
What is the book of Daniel about?
Daniel is a young exile in Babylon who, with his three friends, refuses to bow to the world's gods. The book combines courageous narratives — the fiery furnace, the lions' den — with sweeping prophetic visions of the kingdoms of earth giving way to the everlasting kingdom of the Son of Man.
What are the major themes of Daniel?
Daniel explores themes including Sovereignty, Faithfulness, Prophecy, Kingdoms, Son of Man. These themes shape the meaning and context of Daniel 7:12.
What translation should I read Daniel 7:12 in?
Daniel 7:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Daniel 7:12?
Daniel 7:12 reads (KJVA): “As concerning the rest of the beasts, they had their dominion taken away: yet their lives were prolonged for a season and time.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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