“As concerning the rest of the beasts, they had their dominion taken away: yet their lives were prolonged for a season and time.”
As for the rest of the beasts, their dominion was taken away, but their lives were prolonged for a season and a time. The first three beasts (previous empires) have their dominion taken away—they are deposed from power—yet they are allowed to continue existing for a time. This reflects historical reality: Babylon, Persia, and the Hellenistic kingdoms were conquered and displaced but their peoples continued to exist. The distinction between the fourth beast (completely destroyed) and the others suggests special judgment on the final empire.
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