Daniel 7:5

"“The first was like a lion, and had eagle’s wings. I watched until its wings were plucked, and it was lifted up from the earth and made to stand on two feet as a man. A man’s heart was given to it."

Key Reflection

In Daniel 7:5, the lion with eagle's wings symbolizes a powerful kingdom that quickly conquers vast territories, much like an eagle. However, when its wings are plucked and it is transformed into a human figure, this signifies the loss of its power and sovereignty, reflecting the rise and fall of empires through divine intervention.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

And, behold, another beast, a second, like to a bear -That is, after the lion had appeared, and he had watched it until it had undergone these surprising transformations. There are several circumstances, also, in regard to this symbol, all of which, it is to be supposed, were significant, and all of which demand explication before it is attempted to apply them. (a) The animal seen: the bear. For a full description of the bear, see Bochart, Hieroz. lib. iii. c. 9: The animal is well known, and has properties quite distinct from the lion and other animals.

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