40. iron—This vision sets forth the character of the Roman power, rather than its territorial extent [Tregelles].
breaketh in pieces—So, in righteous retribution, itself will at last be broken in pieces (Da 2:44) by the kingdom of God (Re 13:10).
40. iron—This vision sets forth the character of the Roman power, rather than its territorial extent [Tregelles].
breaketh in pieces—So, in righteous retribution, itself will at last be broken in pieces (Da 2:44) by the kingdom of God (Re 13:10).