What is the significance of the rock hitting the statue in the feet and toes?
• A rolling stone would naturally hit the part on the ground. • No, this is very specific. • It is symbolic for the fact that none will get away, the feet are broken first so that the statue can’t run away. • No. • This statue represents the kingdoms that would rule Jerusalem over time, the feet represent the time that the Lord will come and smash the kingdoms. • Yes, the bottom of the statue is the time closest to when the Lord returns. • It is significant because Mercury, the revered Roman false god of war, has wings on his feet. • I have no idea if Mercury is the god of war, but this is wrong. Return to the Answers Page • What does “In the time of those kings…” mean in verse 44? • They are the “Kings of the East.” • No. • It means that during the time that the four kingdoms are ruling God will be establishing his kingdom in the background, to be revealed at the appointed time. • No. • The kings are represented by the ten toes of the statue and will rule together at the very end of
