Daniel 8:24

French (Catholique Crampon 1923)

Sa force s’accroîtra, mais non par sa propre force; il fera de prodigieux ravages; il réussira dans ses entreprises; Il ravagera les puissants et le peuple des saints.

What Does This Mean?

This verse describes someone with great power but not from his own strength. He will do amazing things to destroy, succeed, and harm strong people and those who follow God. This is part of a vision Daniel had about the future.

Explained for Children

Imagine a bully in your school who's really strong, but it's like he gets help from someone else to be so powerful. He does surprising things that hurt others, even if they're good or strong themselves. It’s like when you play with Lego and build something amazing using instructions from a book.

Historical Background

Daniel wrote this during his time in Babylon around the 6th century BCE. The vision he had was meant to inform future generations about significant events that would affect God's people and the world.

Living It Out Today

Consider a situation where someone uses their influence to harm others, often without realizing they are being manipulated by external forces. This might happen in political or social circles today, impacting communities negatively despite appearing successful.

Topics

• prophecy
• power
• destruction
• prosperity
• faithfulness
• evil

Related Verses

• Isaiah 10:5
• Ezekiel 38:2-6
• Matthew 24:9
• Revelation 13:7
• Daniel 7:24

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is 'he' in this verse?

The 'he' refers to a powerful figure prophesied by God through Daniel, likely a leader who will rise and cause destruction.

How does this relate to Daniel's other visions?

This vision complements Daniel’s earlier visions about the future of empires that would affect God's people, providing details on their rise and fall.

What should Christians do with such prophecies?

Christians can study these prophecies to understand God's perspective on history and maintain faith in His sovereignty over human affairs.

Can we identify the 'mighty and holy people' mentioned here?

The 'holy people' often refers to God’s chosen people, Israel, who are also symbolic of believers today, facing challenges but protected by God.