Daniel 8:21
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Daniel 8:21 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Daniel 8:21 is a verse from the book of Daniel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the rough goat is the king of Grecia: and the great horn that is between his eyes is the first king." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Daniel 8:21 — KJV
“And the rough goat is the king of Grecia: and the great horn that is between his eyes is the first king.”
— Daniel 8:21 (KJV)
Daniel 8:21 in Context — About the Book of Daniel
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Cross-References for Daniel 8:21
“I considered the horns, and, behold, there came up among them another little horn, before whom there were three of the first horns plucked up by the roots: and, behold, in this horn were eyes like the eyes of man, and a mouth speaking great things.”
Shares key themes with Daniel 8:21: king, great, horn
“And as I was considering, behold, an he goat came from the west on the face of the whole earth, and touched not the ground: and the goat had a notable horn between his eyes. touched...: or, none touched him in the earth a notable...: Heb. a horn of sight”
Shares key themes with Daniel 8:21: goat, horn, between
“And Abel, he also brought of the firstlings of his flock and of the fat thereof. And the LORD had respect unto Abel and to his offering: flock: Heb. sheep, or, goats”
Shares key themes with Daniel 8:21: rough, goat, first
“Then Abimelech called Abraham, and said unto him, What hast thou done unto us? and what have I offended thee, that thou hast brought on me and on my kingdom a great sin? thou hast done deeds unto me that ought not to be done.”
Shares key themes with Daniel 8:21: rough, king, great
“And it shall be for a sign unto thee upon thine hand, and for a memorial between thine eyes, that the LORD'S law may be in thy mouth: for with a strong hand hath the LORD brought thee out of Egypt.”
Shares key themes with Daniel 8:21: rough, between, eyes
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