Daniel 7:27

Authorized King James Version

And the kingdom and dominion, and the greatness of the kingdom under the whole heaven, shall be given to the people of the saints of the most High, whose kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and all dominions shall serve and obey him.

Word-by-Word Analysis

מַלְכ֣וּת

H4437

And the kingdom

dominion (abstractly or concretely)

שָׁלְטָ֣נַיָּ֔א

H7985

and dominion

empire (abstractly or concretely)

וּרְבוּתָ֗א

H7238

and the greatness

increase (of dignity)

דִּ֚י

H1768

that, used as relative conjunction, and especially (with a preposition) in adverbial phrases; also as preposition of

מַלְכ֣וּת

H4437

And the kingdom

dominion (abstractly or concretely)

תְּח֣וֹת

H8460

under

beneath

וְכֹל֙

H3606

and all

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

שְׁמַיָּ֔א

H8065

heaven

the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies r

יְהִיבַ֕ת

H3052

shall be given

to give (whether literal or figurative); generally, to put; imperatively (reflexive) come

#10

לְעַ֖ם

H5972

to the people

a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock

#11

קַדִּישֵׁ֣י

H6922

of the saints

sacred (ceremonially or morally); (as noun) god (by eminence), an angel, a saint, a sanctuary

#12

עֶלְיוֹנִ֑ין

H5946

of the most High

the supreme

#13

מַלְכ֣וּת

H4437

And the kingdom

dominion (abstractly or concretely)

#14

מַלְכ֣וּת

H4437

And the kingdom

dominion (abstractly or concretely)

#15

עָלַ֔ם

H5957

is an everlasting

remote time, i.e., the future or past indefinitely; often adverb, forever

#16

וְכֹל֙

H3606

and all

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

#17

שָׁלְטָ֣נַיָּ֔א

H7985

and dominion

empire (abstractly or concretely)

#18

לֵ֥הּ

#19

יִפְלְח֖וּן

H6399

shall serve

to serve or worship

#20

וְיִֽשְׁתַּמְּעֽוּן׃

H8086

and obey

to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)

Analysis

The kingdom of God theme here intersects with the progressive revelation of God's rule from creation to consummation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of development from creation mandate through Davidic kingdom to eschatological fulfillment. The phrase emphasizing kingdom relates to eschatology and the ultimate purpose of God's redemptive plan and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's reign from creation through the millennial kingdom.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood kingdom. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

How does the kingdom of God theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on kingdom address the apparent delay of Christ's return and God's justice, and how should the church respond?
How does this verse's literary context within Daniel chapter 7 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?

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