New International Version As I was thinking about this, suddenly a goat with a prominent horn between its eyes came from the west, crossing the whole earth without touching the ground. New Living Translation While I was watching, suddenly a male goat appeared from the west, crossing the land so swiftly that he didn’t even touch the ground. This goat, which had one very large horn between its eyes, English Standard Version As I was considering, behold, a male goat came from the west across the face of the whole earth, without touching the ground. And the goat had a conspicuous horn between his eyes. Berean Standard Bible As I was contemplating all this, suddenly a goat with a prominent horn between his eyes came out of the west, crossing the surface of the entire earth without touching the ground. Berean Literal Bible And I was considering, and behold, a male of the goats was coming from the west, over the face of all the earth, and without touching on the ground, and the goat had a conspicuous horn between his eyes. King James Bible 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. New King James Version And as I was considering, suddenly a male goat came from the west, across the surface of the whole earth, without touching the ground; and the goat had a notable horn between his eyes. New American Standard Bible While I was observing, behold, a male goat was coming from the west over the surface of the entire earth without touching the ground; and the goat had a prominent horn between his eyes. NASB 1995 While I was observing, behold, a male goat was coming from the west over the surface of the whole earth without touching the ground; and the goat had a conspicuous horn between his eyes. NASB 1977 While I was observing, behold, a male goat was coming from the west over the surface of the whole earth without touching the ground; and the goat had a conspicuous horn between his eyes. Legacy Standard Bible And while I was considering, behold, a male goat was coming from the west over the surface of the whole earth without touching the ground; and the goat had a conspicuous horn between its eyes. Amplified Bible As I was observing [this], behold, a male goat (Greece) was coming from the west [rushing] across the face of the whole earth without touching the ground; and the goat had a conspicuous and remarkable horn (Alexander the Great) between his eyes. Berean Annotated Bible As I was contemplating all this, suddenly a goat with a prominent horn between his eyes came out of the west, crossing the surface of the entire earth without touching the ground. Christian Standard Bible As I was observing, a male goat appeared, coming from the west across the surface of the entire earth without touching the ground. The goat had a conspicuous horn between his eyes. Holman Christian Standard Bible As I was observing, a male goat appeared, coming from the west across the surface of the entire earth without touching the ground. The goat had a conspicuous horn between his eyes. American Standard Version And as I was considering, behold, a he-goat came from the west over the face of the whole earth, and touched not the ground: and the goat had a notable horn between his eyes. Contemporary English Version I kept on watching and saw a goat come from the west and charge across the entire earth, without even touching the ground. Between his eyes was a powerful horn, English Revised Version And as I was considering, behold, an he-goat came from the west over the face of the whole earth, and touched not the ground: and the goat had a notable horn between his eyes. GOD'S WORD® Translation As I was watching closely, I saw a male goat coming from the west. It crossed the whole earth without touching it. This goat had a prominent horn between its eyes. Good News Translation While I was wondering what this meant, a goat came rushing out of the west, moving so fast that his feet didn't touch the ground. He had one prominent horn between his eyes. International Standard Version "As I watched and wondered, a male goat was coming from the west over the surface of the entire earth without touching the ground. The goat had a distinctive horn between its eyes. NET Bible While I was contemplating all this, a male goat was coming from the west over the surface of all the land without touching the ground. This goat had a conspicuous horn between its eyes. New Heart English Bible As I was considering, look, a male goat came from the west over the surface of the whole earth, and did not touch the ground. And the goat had a prominent horn between his eyes. Webster's Bible Translation And as I was considering, behold, a 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. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAs I was contemplating all this, suddenly a goat with a prominent horn between his eyes came out of the west, crossing the surface of the entire earth without touching the ground. World English Bible As I was considering, behold, a male goat came from the west over the surface of the whole earth, and didn’t touch the ground. The goat had a notable horn between his eyes. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd I have been considering, and behold, a young male goat has come from the west, over the face of the whole earth, whom none is touching in the earth; as for the young male goat, a conspicuous horn [is] between its eyes. Berean Literal Bible And I was considering, and behold, a male of the goats was coming from the west, over the face of all the earth, and without touching on the ground, and the goat had a conspicuous horn between his eyes. Young's Literal Translation And I have been considering, and lo, a young he-goat hath come from the west, over the face of the whole earth, whom none is touching in the earth; as to the young he-goat, a conspicuous horn is between its eyes. Smith's Literal Translation And I was considering, and behold, a he goat of the goats came from the west upon the face of all the earth, and not touching upon the earth: and the he goat a horn of vision between his eyes. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd I understood: and behold a he goat came from the west on the face of the whole earth, and he touched not the ground, and the he goat had a notable horn between his eyes. Catholic Public Domain Version And I understood, and behold, a he-goat among she-goats came from the West above the face of the entire earth, and he did not touch the ground. Furthermore, the he-goat had a preeminent horn between his eyes. New American Bible As I was reflecting, a he-goat with a prominent horn on its forehead suddenly came from the west across the whole earth without touching the ground. New Revised Standard Version As I was watching, a male goat appeared from the west, coming across the face of the whole earth without touching the ground. The goat had a horn between its eyes. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd as I was considering it, behold, a he-goat came from the west on the face of the whole earth, without harming the ground, and the he-goat had a prominent horn between his eyes. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And I was considering a kid of goats, [Alexandrus son of Philippus] and a kid of goats came from the West on the surface of all the Earth, and he was not doing harm in the earth, and the kid had a horn that was seen between his eyes . OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And as I was considering, behold, a he-goat came from the west over the face of the whole earth, and touched not the ground; and the goat had a conspicuous horn between his eyes. Brenton Septuagint Translation And I was considering, and, behold, a he-goat came from the south-west on the face of the whole earth, and touched not the earth: and the goat had a horn between his eyes. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Daniel's Vision of the Ram and the Goat…4I saw the ram charging toward the west and the north and the south. No animal could stand against him, and there was no deliverance from his power. He did as he pleased and became great. 5As I was contemplating all this, suddenly a goat with a prominent horn between his eyes came out of the west, crossing the surface of the entire earth without touching the ground. 6He came toward the two-horned ram I had seen standing beside the canal and rushed at him with furious power.… Cross References As I was contemplating all this, Daniel 10:12 “Do not be afraid, Daniel,” he said, “for from the first day that you purposed to understand and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response to them. Daniel 7:15 I, Daniel, was grieved in my spirit, and the visions in my mind alarmed me. Psalm 119:15 I will meditate on Your precepts and regard Your ways. suddenly a goat with a prominent horn between his eyes Daniel 11:3-4 Then a mighty king will arise, who will rule with great authority and do as he pleases. / But as soon as he is established, his kingdom will be broken up and parceled out toward the four winds of heaven. It will not go to his descendants, nor will it have the authority with which he ruled, because his kingdom will be uprooted and given to others. Proverbs 30:29-31 There are three things that are stately in their stride, and four that are impressive in their walk: / a lion, mighty among beasts, refusing to retreat before anything; / a strutting rooster; a he-goat; and a king with his army around him. Zechariah 1:18-21 Then I looked up and saw four horns. / So I asked the angel who was speaking with me, “What are these?” And he told me, “These are the horns that have scattered Judah, Israel, and Jerusalem.” / Then the LORD showed me four craftsmen. … came out of the west, Isaiah 49:12 Behold, they will come from far away, from the north and from the west, and from the land of Aswan.” Isaiah 43:5-6 Do not be afraid, for I am with you; I will bring your offspring from the east and gather you from the west. / I will say to the north, ‘Give them up!’ and to the south, ‘Do not hold them back!’ Bring My sons from afar, and My daughters from the ends of the earth— Psalm 107:3 and gathered from the lands, from east and west, from north and south. crossing the surface of the entire earth Habakkuk 1:6 For behold, I am raising up the Chaldeans—that ruthless and impetuous nation which marches through the breadth of the earth to seize dwellings not their own. Daniel 7:23 This is what he said: ‘The fourth beast is a fourth kingdom that will appear on the earth, different from all the other kingdoms, and it will devour the whole earth, trample it down, and crush it. Daniel 2:39 But after you, there will arise another kingdom, inferior to yours. Next, a third kingdom, one of bronze, will rule the whole earth. without touching the ground. Psalm 18:10 He mounted a cherub and flew; He soared on the wings of the wind. 2 Samuel 22:11 He mounted a cherub and flew; He soared on the wings of the wind. Isaiah 40:31 But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint. Daniel 7:6 Next, as I watched, suddenly another beast appeared. It was like a leopard, and on its back it had four wings like those of a bird. The beast also had four heads, and it was given authority to rule. Treasury of Scripture 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. an he-goat. Daniel 8:21 And the rough goat is the king of Grecia: and the great horn that is between his eyes is the first king. Daniel 2:32,39 This image's head was of fine gold, his breast and his arms of silver, his belly and his thighs of brass, … Daniel 7:6 After this I beheld, and lo another, like a leopard, which had upon the back of it four wings of a fowl; the beast had also four heads; and dominion was given to it. touched not the ground. Daniel 8:21 And the rough goat is the king of Grecia: and the great horn that is between his eyes is the first king. Daniel 11:3 And a mighty king shall stand up, that shall rule with great dominion, and do according to his will. Jump to Previous Considering Conspicuous Earth Eyes Face Goat Great Ground He-Goat Horn Male Notable Observing Prominent Suddenly Surface Thinking Thought Touch Touched West Whole YoungJump to Next Considering Conspicuous Earth Eyes Face Goat Great Ground He-Goat Horn Male Notable Observing Prominent Suddenly Surface Thinking Thought Touch Touched West Whole YoungDaniel 8 1. Daniel's vision of the ram and he goat.13. The two thousand three hundred days of the suspension of the daily sacrifice. 15. Gabriel comforts Daniel, and interprets the vision. As I was contemplating all this, Daniel remained focused on the meaning of the vision when the next scene unfolded. Dan 10:12 “Do not be afraid, Daniel,” he said, “for from the first day…… suddenly a goat with a prominent horn between his eyes The goat represents Greece, and the prominent horn depicts Alexander the Great, whose military leadership united Greek forces and drove their empire rapidly outward. Dan 11:3-4 Then a mighty king will arise, who will rule… came out of the west, Greece lay west of the Medo-Persian Empire, from which Alexander advanced into Asia. Isa 49:12 Behold, they will come from far away, from the north… crossing the surface of the entire earth Alexander’s campaigns swept through Asia Minor, Syria, Egypt, Mesopotamia, and Persia, overturning an empire that had ruled much of the known world. Hab 1:6 For behold, I am raising up the Chaldeans—… without touching the ground. The image portrays the extraordinary speed of his victories, as Alexander defeated Persia in a brief series of decisive campaigns. Psa 18:10 He mounted a cherub and flew; He soared on the wings… Persons / Places / Events 1. DanielThe prophet who receives the vision. He is a key figure in the Old Testament, known for his faithfulness to God amidst exile in Babylon. 2. Male Goat Represents a powerful kingdom or leader. In the context of Daniel's vision, it is often interpreted as symbolizing Greece, particularly under the leadership of Alexander the Great. 3. The West The direction from which the goat comes, indicating the origin of the power or kingdom represented by the goat. Historically, Greece is located to the west of the Persian Empire. 4. Conspicuous Horn Symbolizes a significant leader or ruler. In historical context, this is often associated with Alexander the Great, known for his rapid and expansive conquests. 5. The Surface of the Whole Earth Indicates the vast reach and influence of the kingdom or power represented by the goat, suggesting a swift and widespread impact. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty Over NationsThe vision demonstrates God's control over the rise and fall of empires, reminding believers that earthly powers are under divine authority. The Swiftness of Worldly Power The goat's movement "without touching the ground" symbolizes the rapid rise of worldly powers, cautioning believers against placing trust in temporal authorities. Prophetic Fulfillment Understanding historical fulfillment of prophecy strengthens faith in God's word and His promises for the future. Spiritual Vigilance Just as Daniel observed the vision, believers are called to be spiritually vigilant, discerning the times and seeking God's wisdom. Leadership and Influence The conspicuous horn represents significant leadership. Believers are encouraged to use their influence for God's purposes, recognizing the impact one leader can have. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Daniel 8:5?2. How does Daniel 8:5's "goat" symbolize future world powers in biblical prophecy? 3. What lessons can we learn from the "not touching the ground" imagery? 4. How does Daniel 8:5 connect with the broader narrative of Daniel's visions? 5. What personal applications arise from understanding the "goat" and "ram" conflict? 6. How can Daniel 8:5 inspire trust in God's sovereignty over world events? 7. What is the significance of the goat in Daniel 8:5 within biblical prophecy? 8. How does Daniel 8:5 relate to historical events in ancient Greece? 9. Why is the vision in Daniel 8:5 important for understanding future events? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Daniel 8? (5) An he goat.--This, according to Daniel 8:21, means the Greek empire, the large horn being the first king, or Alexander the Great. It may be remarked that the goat and the ram form the same contrast as the panther and the bear. Matchless activity is contrasted with physical strength and brutal fierceness. Touched not the ground.--An exact prediction of the early conquests of Alexander, all whose movements were characterised by marvellous rapidity. This is expressed by "the wings of a fowl" (Daniel 7:6). A notable horn.--See margin. This is explained (Daniel 8:21) to be Alexander himself. Verse 5. - And as I was considering, behold, an he-goat came from the west on the face of the whole earth, and touched net the ground: and the goat had a notable horn between his eyes. The Septuagint, when completed from Paulus Tellensis, agrees in the main with the Massoretic, omitting only "whole" before "earth." The Christian MS. omits the clause, "and touched the ground," but it is in Paulus Tellensis. As I was considering. "Was" is here used much as an auxiliary verb - an Aramaic usage. "Considering" really suggests "meditating on." He-goat. The word here used does not elsewhere occur in the Hebrew Scriptures. It is really an Aramaic word, though vocalized here after the analogy of Hebrew. On the face of the whole earth. The writer had probably in his mind the negative idea expressed in the next verse; hence the word kol. A notable horn; "a horn of sight;" a horn that no one could fail to remark upon. No symbol could express in a more graphic way the rapidity of the conquests of Alexander the Great than this of the goat that flew over the ground. One can parallel with this the four wings of the leopard in ch. 7. It is singular that Alexander should generally on his coins be figured as horned. Had this vision been due to a knowledge of this - which could not have escaped a Jew of the days of the Maccabees - the writer would certainly have made Alexander not a goat, but a ram. as it is a ram's horn that is intended to be figured on the portraits of Alexander. As everybody knows, this refers to the fable that he was the son of Jupiter Ammon, the ram-horned. It is difficult to assign a reason why the goat was chosen as the symbol of the Grecian power, save that, as compared with the Persian power, the Greek was the more agile. Daniel 8:5 foretells the Greek Empire under Alexander the Great—an event history verifies with stunning precision. While Daniel ponders, God unveils a swift, west-originating goat with a single great horn, portraying a unified conqueror who races across the earth. Every detail—location, leader, speed—displays the Lord’s mastery over time and nations, reassuring believers that history, however turbulent, unfolds exactly as Scripture declares.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew As Iוַאֲנִ֣י ׀ (wa·’ă·nî) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 589: I was הָיִ֣יתִי (hā·yî·ṯî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be contemplating all this, מֵבִ֗ין (mê·ḇîn) Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 995: To separate mentally, understand suddenly וְהִנֵּ֤ה (wə·hin·nêh) Conjunctive waw | Interjection Strong's 2009: Lo! behold! a goat צְפִיר־ (ṣə·p̄îr-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6842: A male goat with a prominent חָז֖וּת (ḥā·zūṯ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2380: A look, striking appearance, revelation, compact horn קֶ֥רֶן (qe·ren) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 7161: A horn, a flask, cornet, an elephant's tooth, a corner, a peak, a ray, power between בֵּ֥ין (bên) Preposition Strong's 996: An interval, space between his eyes עֵינָֽיו׃ (‘ê·nāw) Noun - cdc | third person masculine singular Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain came בָּ֤א (bā) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go out of מִן־ (min-) Preposition Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of the west, הַֽמַּעֲרָב֙ (ham·ma·‘ă·rāḇ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4628: The west crossing עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the surface פְּנֵ֣י (pə·nê) Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face of the entire כָל־ (ḵāl) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every earth הָאָ֔רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land without וְאֵ֥ין (wə·’ên) Conjunctive waw | Adverb Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle touching נוֹגֵ֖עַ (nō·w·ḡê·a‘) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 5060: To touch, lay the hand upon, to reach, violently, to strike the ground. בָּאָ֑רֶץ (bā·’ā·reṣ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land Additonal Resources Daniel 8:5 Blue Letter BibleDaniel 8:5 Bible Gateway Daniel 8:5 Bible.com Daniel 8:5 NIV |
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