Daniel 8:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Daniel 8:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Daniel 8:12 is a verse from the book of Daniel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And an host was given him against the daily sacrifice by reason of transgression, and it cast down the truth to the grou..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Daniel 8:12 — KJV
“And an host was given him against the daily sacrifice by reason of transgression, and it cast down the truth to the ground; and it practised, and prospered. an host...: or, the host was given over for the transgression against the daily sacrifice”
— Daniel 8:12 (KJV)
Daniel 8:12 in Context — About the Book of Daniel
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Cross-References for Daniel 8:12
“And it waxed great, even to the host of heaven; and it cast down some of the host and of the stars to the ground, and stamped upon them. to the host: or, against the host”
Shares key themes with Daniel 8:12: host, against, cast
“For thus hath the LORD of hosts said, Hew ye down trees, and cast a mount against Jerusalem: this is the city to be visited; she is wholly oppression in the midst of her. cast...: or, pour out the engine of shot”
Shares key themes with Daniel 8:12: host, against, cast
“Whereas Edom saith, We are impoverished, but we will return and build the desolate places; thus saith the LORD of hosts, They shall build, but I will throw down; and they shall call them, The border of wickedness, and, The people against whom the LORD hath indignation for ever.”
Shares key themes with Daniel 8:12: host, against, down
“Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; imaginations: or, reasonings”
Shares key themes with Daniel 8:12: against, reason, cast
“And I saw him come close unto the ram, and he was moved with choler against him, and smote the ram, and brake his two horns: and there was no power in the ram to stand before him, but he cast him down to the ground, and stamped upon him: and there was none that could deliver the ram out of his hand.”
Shares key themes with Daniel 8:12: against, cast, down
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