280-284 - The Watchtower1959, w60 5/1 pp. 16 However, during the Lords day, Babylon the Great has seen the waters, the people who support her, dry up dramatically. Dan 2:34 As you looked on, a stone was hewn out, not by hands, and struck the statue on its feet of iron and clay and crushed them. What can we be sure of? 15,16. 3. The New Encyclopdia Britannica says that this development ran counter to the conceptions that had dominated political thought for the preceding 2,000 years. Whereas hitherto man had commonly stressed the general and the universal and had regarded unity as the desirable goal, nationalism now stressed national differences. Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon from 624 to 582B.C.E., was disturbed by a dream. (Matt. Daniel wrote about an immense image that Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar saw in a vision given him by God. 16:13-16; 17:12-14) Daniel describes one aspect of the final battle. Even so, she will not slip slowly from her seat. 3 pp. During World WarII, the ironlike power of the seventh head was also evident.c After that war, the seventh head at times still displayed ironlike characteristics. 35 But there was a final or completing part of the symbolic image, namely, its feet partly of iron and partly of clay.. 31. That is exactly what happened, and now the organization is called the United Nations.Revelation 17:8. The clay, therefore, represents elements within the sphere of influence of the Anglo-American World Power, elements that make it weaker than the solid iron of the Roman Empire. (b)What can we conclude about the number of toes? In one very important respect, however, those prognostications are wronghumanity itself will not end. Destruction of the image comes howfrom within or from without? In the second year of King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon as the dominator of the ancient world Jehovah God foretold the march of world powers, which is the subject of Chapter 4 of our Bible study aid, Your Will Be Done on Earth.. 65 In his dream the king of Babylon saw the representation of a continuous series of political world powers, from the Babylonian World Power of Nebuchadnezzars dynasty down to and including the Biblically Seventh World Power, the Anglo-American World Power of our twentieth century. Jehovah . The seventh head of the wild beast as much as killed the preaching work for a period of time. So the feet have iron in them. Nevertheless, in the 20thcentury, the trend has been to replace monarchies and autocratic governments with democracies or governments of the people. AWAKE! 6, 7. Will we pay attention to the prophetic warnings? How will it disappear from the world scene? The Bible answers that question by way of a sign that would identify the last days.Matthew 24:3. 4 And the vessel he was making of clay was spoiled in the potter's hand, and he reworked it into another vessel, as it seemed good As the number of people involved in the political process increases, however, so also does the difficulty in achieving a political consensus. . 313-316 - The Watchtower1959, bi22 Daniel 1:1-12:13 - American Standard Version (bi22), sl chap. The statue has feet made of iron/clay, which tells us that the Roman beast would mingle with other people groups, to battle against the kingdom of Christ. Thou, O king, sawest, and behold a great image. According to Revelation 17:10, the seventh world power "must remain a short while." How long will that prove to be? The clay is referred to as the offspring of mankind, or the common people. CLAY AND IRON FEET In Daniel Chapter 2, there is a description of an immense image of many different metals or elements. (b)What does the clay in the feet of the image mean? Yes, you may say, pointing to the end of the Cold War, to the greater cooperation between East and West, and to the substantial progress being made in world disarmament. How so? 21 pp. Anglo-American World Power: Britain and the United States of America work together as special partners and often act as one world power, Lords day: A time period that started when Jesus was made King in 1914 and continues until he gives the Kingdom back to his Father, Jehovah. 24:45-47; Gal. These bombs caused ruin in a new and terrible way. (a) What is the source of world disunity? What was the completing part of Nebuchadnezzars dream image, and what interpretation did Daniel place on this final part? Population reduction Rev.6:8 2. Five centuries of European expansion was ending in the rubble of collapsed colonial empires. (a)How did the seventh world power show that it was strong like iron? The harlot is called Babylon the Great. (Revelation 17:1-6) This harlot means all false religions. The United States and the United Kingdom enjoy a truly special relationship. The ten horns sprouting from the head of that fearsome beast represent kingdoms that grew out of that empire. 20 You, Oking, happened to be beholding, and, look! Other European empires controlled millions of people more. 4 Four of the horns, or kingdoms, that sprouted from the head of the ferocious beast receive special mention. 40. And what should a clear understanding of those prophecies move us to do? John is again seeing the Anglo-American World Power but in a special role.Read Revelation 13:11-15. What role did ancient Rome play in the fulfillment of Bible prophecy? What will soon happen to false religion? 32 As for this image, its head was of fine gold, its breast and its arms of silver, its belly and its thighs of brass. . (Exodus 19:5) In the context of the Bible, this made them world powers, in fact, the first of a series of seven of which the Bible speaks. The Bible promises that genuine peace will prevail under the rule of Gods Kingdom. What interpretation did Daniel give to Nebuchadnezzars prophetic dream, and how long has that symbolic image overshadowed world politics? The Roman Empire (or some expression of it) has not yet become ten toes and therefore this is a future fulfillment waiting to happen. Understandably, they have been unable to stick together in a world unity. John said that this image of the wild beast would appear, then disappear, and then appear again. Note that the Bible describes the feet and toes of the image as being partly of iron and partly of molded clay, adding: The kingdom itself will prove to be divided, . How would you describe the prophetic dream that God sent Nebuchadnezzar in the second year of his reign as world ruler? Why have these threats of world breakdown emerged in precisely the era when man has achieved more scientific breakthroughs and knowledge than in all his previous history? These questions posed by journalist Geyer are thought provoking. An entity with feet of clay may appear powerful and unstoppable, but they cannot support their splendor, and will easily be knocked over. In fact, the fulfillment of the visions recorded in Revelation takes place during the Lords day. (Rev. Pinpointing this in our day, the German book Unsere WeltGestern, Heute, Morgen; 1800-2000 (Our WorldYesterday, Today, Tomorrow; 1800-2000), says: By the 19thcentury, democratic freedom prevailed in nearly all civilized countries, and by the end of World WarI, freedoms cause seemed to have approached final victory. But it had not yet become the seventh head of the wild beast. This beast with ten horns means the world power of Rome. You will also see that the Bible is deserving of your full trust, that it truly is inspired by God.2Timothy 3:16. And as the toes of the feet were . 31. (Isa. Many even believe that religion is the cause of the problems in the world. 612-625 - The Watchtower1971, w59 5/1 pp. Because they began to work together in a special way, they became the Anglo-American World Power. This great image, whose brightness was excellent, stood before thee; and the form thereof was terrible. 19. The breasts and arms of silver depicted Medo-Persia. Britainand by extension, the United Statesgrew out of the Roman Empire. Do secular history and archaeology agree with what the Bible says about this ancient land? The common people undermine the ability of the Anglo-American World Power to act with ironlike strength. The sign of the end includes global war, great earthquakes, pestilences, and major food shortages. (Luke 21:10, 11; Matthew 24:7,8; Mark 13:8) Also marking the last days would be a serious moral and spiritual breakdown in society. that discuss the seven world powers of Bible history. But there was to be a seventh head that would replace Rome. Peter tried to object but Jesus warned him to have his feet washed. (b)According to Daniel 2:44, which kingdoms will Gods Kingdom destroy? Perhaps the iron represents totalitarian rule like what we see in Arab countries and North Korea. See auction date, current bid, equipment specs, and seller information for each lot. This blog does not store any files on its server. That image, which was large and the brightness of which was extraordinary, was standing in front of you, and its appearance was dreadful. ^ par. 37-63 - World Government (go), w69 5/15 pp. 19. The next day, Daniel went to the kings servant and said: Dont kill any of the wise men. 18. (Acts 1:8; 10:34,35) As members of all nations, citizens of every type of human government, they zealously announce that the time of the end has begun and that human rule has had its daysoon to be replaced by divine rule.b Thus, the bold message they proclaim confronts all existing political powers. THE ANGLO-AMERICAN WORLD POWER AND THE FEET OF IRON AND CLAY. Yes! . 23 Since Jerusalem is here symbolicof the heavenly Jerusalemso also must the mountain of the olive trees be. Part 8A Political Mixture of Iron and Moist Clay. The prophecies of Daniel and John have come true exactly as they were written. And even though it is weaker than Rome, the legs of iron, it will not come to an end on its own. The phrase originates from the Book of Daniel in the Bible. This last world power may be weaker than that represented by the legs of iron, but it will not disintegrate on its own. They are described as an amalgam of iron and clay. (Matthew 24:45-47; Galatians 3:26-29) The Anglo-American World Power fought against those holy ones. The visions in Revelation were prophecies about the Lords day. (Revelation 1:10) It was during World WarI that Britain and the United States began to work together as one world power. She bears the name Babylon the Great. (Rev. Swinging the light back to the start of mans troubled history we see a spirit creature appointed as the guardian of man in the beautiful garden of Eden. How does Daniels interpretation of Nebuchadnezzars dream picture the violent end of the system of things that has featured world powers, and how do we know that the end of the system is near? When giving the sign of the end, Jesus Christ stated: This good news of the kingdom will be preached in all the inhabited earth for a witness to all the nations; and then the end will come. (Matthew 24:14) How has this prophecy unfolded? 392-395 - The Watchtower1977, w64 12/15 pp. (Read Daniel 2:44.) THE IMAGE OF THE BEAST DEVOURS THE HARLOT. There will be no more world powers after this. 12 Though the Anglo-American World Power is a mixture of iron and clay, the visions that Jesus gave to John show that this power would continue to play a key role during the last days. 20. 15 According to John, upon a scarlet-colored wild beastthe image of the wild beastrides a symbolic harlot, dominating it. THE symbolic image of world rulership by human politicsits gold, its silver, its copper, its iron and its clayis doomed as a whole! 6 Shortly after the beginning of the Lords day, the seventh head began to attack Gods people, that is, those of Christs brothers who were still on earth. This very situation was long ago foretold. 302-309 - The Watchtower1969, Rbi8 Daniel 1:1-12:13 - Reference Bible (Rbi8), nwt Daniel 1:1-12:13 - New World Translation (nwt), sl chap. Appropriately, the number ten as used in the Bible signifies completeness as to earthly things. The harlot will remain a potent force, attempting to bend kings to her will until God plants an idea in the hearts of those in power. Perfect health will prevail. . a certain immense image. But during the Lords day, people have not supported her as much as they did in the past. 11. This means that the Anglo-American World Power will not be replaced by another world power. (Read Daniel 2:41-43.) Upon awakening from sleep Nebuchadnezzar could not remember his most unusual dream and it disturbed him a great deal. Does secular history agree with the Bibles description of ancient Assyria? Daniel 2:44 does not mention what will happen to all other kingdoms. bi10 Daniel 1:1-12:13 - King James Version (bi10) Pay Attention to God's Prophetic Word for Our Day (31 occurrences) 17. Nationalism: a sense of national consciousness exalting one nation above all others and putting the promotion of its culture and interests before those of others; a concept that first became apparent at the end of the 18thcentury but that has reached its peak in the 20thcentury. The seventh head of the beast had now emerged as the Anglo-American World Power. ^ par. In the second year of his kingship (probably dating from Jerusalems destruction in 607B.C.E. What will happen as a result? The bow he breaks apart and does cut the spear in pieces; the wagons he burns in the fire. (Psalm 46:8,9) The meek ones themselves will possess the earth, and they will indeed find their exquisite delight in the abundance of peace.Psalm 37:11. This brings us to a very important question: When will that final destruction occur? 17. Using ten toes to symbolize the totality of world governments that would not literally amount to more than just half a dozen powers, however, would hardly seem reasonable. The British Empire gave way to the Anglo-American alliance, in many respects a dual English-speaking world power that has lasted until the present.See the box A Noteworthy Alliance.. Thus the ten toes picture all the coexisting political powers and governments during the time of the end of this symbolic image. 11 Does the number of toes of the image have special meaning? The Anglo-American World Power will be the world power when false religion is destroyed. 18:1 The word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD: 2 "Arise, and go down to the potter's house, and there I will let you hear my words." 3 So I went down to the potter's house, and there he was working at his wheel. Feet of Iron and Clay A Foretelling of the End of Man's Kingdoms By Michael Clark and George Davis For some time we have been hearing the Lord speak to us about the significance of Daniel 2:35 regarding the times we live in. A revelation by Jesus Christ, which God gave him, to show his slaves the things that must shortly take place.REV. 2 Let us address Johns vision of the wild beast. Esau and Ishmael: Feet of Iron and Clay As we painfully experienced this week with murder of four innocent civilians in prayer and a young Druze policeman who attempted to save them, Israel. No longer are Gods servants limited to one nation or one locality, so that they can be oppressed by a single world power. . They are described as an amalgam of iron and clay. 12,13. ~Watchtower "The March of World Powers in Prophecy" 6/15/1961 2:45. The Anglo-American World Power will be the dominant world power when false religion is eradicated. There will be genuine peace, not just the absence of war. 4 Because the empires mentioned in the Bible were usually ruled by a king, the empires themselves are often referred to as kings, kingdoms, or both.Daniel 8:20-22. There will be no new heads on this beast before it is destroyed. (a)What did the small horn do? Instead of uniting, it tended to disunite. In their present form, political parties originated in Europe and North America during the 19thcentury. What, though, about the feet of the image? Those numbers are significant. 46-67 - Daniels Prophecy (dp), w59 4/15 pp. God also told John that the secondary part of the seed would be revived to increased spiritual activity. 14John described the image of the wild beast with seven heads as an eighth king. Why did he call it a king? The divisions of the Roman Empire (ten in number as seen in Daniel 7) are, according to chapter 2, to be looked for mixed with or among the "iron" of the Roman Empire. How did this head treat the seed of the woman? Like iron and moist clay, the entire global political mixture since 1914 has been fragile. John wrote that the image of the beast would appear, disappear, and then rise again. 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