Daniel 11:36 Meaning and Explanation
“And the king shall do according to his will; and he shall exalt himself, and magnify himself above every god, and shall speak marvellous things against the God of gods, and shall prosper till the indignation be accomplished: for that that is determined shall be done.”
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Read Full Chapter →The king will act as he pleases, exalting himself above every god, speaking outrageous things against the God of gods, and prospering until the appointed wrath is complete.
What Does Daniel 11:36 Mean?
The king's arrogance now reaches its height. He does entirely as he wills, exalts and magnifies himself above every god, and speaks astonishing blasphemies against 'the God of gods', the Most High Himself. For a time he even prospers, but only 'till the indignation be accomplished', for what God has determined will surely be done.
Here is the fullest portrait of self-exalting pride, the creature setting himself above the Creator. It is the oldest sin in a crown. Yet the verse fences his blasphemy with a fixed boundary: he prospers only until the appointed wrath is finished. His tongue may rage against heaven, but his time is measured to the hour. 'That that is determined shall be done', the proud cannot overrule the decree of God.
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What does Daniel 11:36 mean?
The king will act as he pleases, exalting himself above every god, speaking outrageous things against the God of gods, and prospering until the appointed wrath is complete.