That is the meaning of the rock cut from the mountain, though not by human hands, that crushed to pieces the statue of iron, bronze, clay, silver, and gold. The great God was showing the king what will happen in the future. The dream is true, and its meaning is certain.”

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Forasmuch as thou sawest that the stone ... — On the meaning of the language used here, see the notes at Daniel 2:34-35. The word “…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The stone cut out of the mountain. The mountain was not mentioned in Daniel 2:34. In the language of prophecy, it…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

The Jews agree with us in thinking this passage can only be understood as referring to the perpetual reign of Christ. They willingly and eagerly as…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Forasmuch as you saw that the stone was cut out of the mountain without hands (See Gill on Daniel 2:34)

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

This image represented the kingdoms of the earth that would successively rule the nations and influence the affairs of the Jewish church.