later, the symbolism concerning the dragon, the beast, & the false prophet (unholy/false "trinity") will change the picture somewhat - and thats ok! - it just may be a good idea to begin with beginnings.....because it DOES RELATE....and (just my opinion) it may be best to seek thru the confusion (faux pearls) systematically.....hence; understanding DANIEL. ok? (i hope) god bless you all!
Yes it all relates and the picture doesnt change that much. Draw a picture of this man on the left side of a full peice of paper.
Put the man on the left and leave the right side blank so you have room to write.
Now go back with my above post and draw a line from the head across to the right side and write gold,Babylon, Neb. then do the same with the breast, belly and thighs, leg and feet.
I hope this helps.
i am in agreement with davey here, and i think it would be good to move forward to the other symbols, using your diagram helps....you may need a bigger piece of paper :)......they essentially seem to reinforce your interpretation of kingdoms as the symbols used closely mirror those you listed in the order you listed them in.
im thinking the characteristic of the feet may be important....to understand with the purpose of seeing how the "not one-ness" (iron and clay dont mix) has played out thru history, from napoleon to hitler to stalin - rulers who have attempted to create the world-spanning empire.
special note to quix: please forgive me my apparent impatience - its that sense of impending that sends me - i DO take care to leave things open....please note the qualifiers i sprinkle throughout, ok? - and i expect to fail if i depend on "me" & my (so-called) insight. but KNOW that i have taken your heartfelt words....to heart! LUBACKATCHA
tHX.