“Thus he said, The fourth beast shall be the fourth kingdom upon earth, which shall be diverse from all kingdoms, and shall devour the whole earth, and shall tread it down, and break it in pieces.”
Then he said, As for the fourth beast, there shall be a fourth kingdom on earth that shall be different from all the other kingdoms; it shall devour the whole earth, and trample it down, and break it in pieces. The attendant explains that the fourth kingdom will be unprecedented in devouring, trampling, and breaking the whole earth. Its dominance will be more comprehensive and destructive than previous kingdoms. The language emphasizes violence and total conquest. For Daniel's people under oppressive rule, this prophecy acknowledges the reality of fierce empire while promising ultimate vindication through divine judgment.
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