Daniel 7:12 nasb — "As for the rest of the beasts, their dominion was taken away, but an extension of life was granted to them for an appo…

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""As for the rest of the beasts, their dominion was taken away, but an extension of life was granted to them for an appointed period of time."

— Daniel 7:12, NASB

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Daniel 7 — Context

9

"I kept looking Until thrones were set up, And the Ancient of Days took His seat; His vesture was like white snow And the hair of His head like pure wool. His throne was ablaze with flames, Its wheels were a burning fire.

10

"A river of fire was flowing And coming out from before Him; Thousands upon thousands were attending Him, And myriads upon myriads were standing before Him; The court sat, And the books were opened.

11

"Then I kept looking because of the sound of the boastful words which the horn was speaking; I kept looking until the beast was slain, and its body was destroyed and given to the burning fire.

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"As for the rest of the beasts, their dominion was taken away, but an extension of life was granted to them for an appointed period of time.

13

"I kept looking in the night visions, And behold, with the clouds of heaven One like a Son of Man was coming, And He came up to the Ancient of Days And was presented before Him.

14

"And to Him was given dominion, Glory and a kingdom, That all the peoples, nations and men of every language Might serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion Which will not pass away; And His kingdom is one Which will not be destroyed.

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"As for me, Daniel, my spirit was distressed within me, and the visions in my mind kept alarming me.

Daniel 7:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Daniel 7:12 say?
Daniel 7:12 in the NASB reads: “"As for the rest of the beasts, their dominion was taken away, but an extension of life was granted to them for an appointed period of 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 (NASB): “"As for the rest of the beasts, their dominion was taken away, but an extension of life was granted to them for an appointed period of 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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