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Daniel 7:10

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
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.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

A river of fire flowed out from where he sat, and thousands upon thousands were serving him, with millions more standing in his presence. The court was in session, and the record books were opened.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

When God's judgment day comes, the whole heavenly court shows up and every single thing gets brought to light.

📚 Historical Context

Daniel 7:10 is part of a prophetic vision that the prophet Daniel received during the Babylonian exile in the 6th century BC, a time when God's people were under foreign rule and longing for deliverance. In this vision, Daniel sees a majestic heavenly court with the Ancient of Days on a throne, surrounded by countless angels, emphasizing God's supreme authority amid earthly chaos. This scene foreshadows divine judgment and the opening of books, symbolizing the evaluation of human deeds in the context of God's eternal plan.

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