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The Swift Leopard Kingdom
Commentators unanimously identify the third beast, the leopard, with the Greek Empire founded by Alexander the Great. The leopard's natural characteristics of speed and ferocity, amplified by the symbol of four wings, perfectly represent the stunning swiftness of Alexander's conquests across the ancient world.
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Daniel
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Albert Barnes
On Daniel 7:6
18th Century
Theologian
After this I beheld, and, behold, another, like a leopard – That is, as before, after the bear had appeared, indicating that this was to be …
Charles Ellicott
On Daniel 7:6
19th Century
Bishop
A leopard. —More correctly, a panther. On the great vigilance and swiftness of the panther, compare Jeremiah 5:6;[Referen…
John Calvin
On Daniel 7:6
16th Century
Theologian
Daniel has already spoken of two empires, namely, the Chaldean and Persian. Interpreters agree on the necessity of referring this vision to the Mac…
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John Gill
On Daniel 7:6
17th Century
Pastor
After this I beheld, and, lo another, like a leopard
Another beast, another monarchy, a third monarchy succeeding …
Matthew Henry
On Daniel 7:1–8
17th Century
Minister
This vision contains the same prophetic representations as in Nebuchadnezzar's dream. The great sea agitated by the winds represented the earth and…