Reference

Daniel 2:44

And in the days of these kings shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed: and the kingdom shall not be left to other people, but it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand for ever.
42

And as the toes of the feet were part of iron, and part of clay, so the kingdom shall be partly strong, and partly broken.

43

And whereas thou sawest iron mixed with miry clay, they shall mingle themselves with the seed of men: but they shall not cleave one to another, even as iron is not mixed with clay.

44

And in the days of these kings shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed: and the kingdom shall not be left to other people, but it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand for ever.

45

Forasmuch as thou sawest that the stone was cut out of the mountain without hands, and that it brake in pieces the iron, the brass, the clay, the silver, and the gold; the great God hath made known to the king what shall come to pass hereafter: and the dream is certain, and the interpretation thereof sure.

46

Then the king Nebuchadnezzar fell upon his face, and worshipped Daniel, and commanded that they should offer an oblation and sweet odours unto him.

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Destruction / Perishing Language
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This verse contains specific terms directly associated with this theme.

Time-Bound Fulfillment
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Destruction / Perishing Language

While the verse uses "break in pieces and consume," this language is applied to other kingdoms, not explicitly to the wicked. The primary focus is on the establishment and eternal nature of God's kingdom, rather than the fate of individuals.

Time-Bound Fulfillment

While the verse mentions "in the days of these kings," which suggests a specific timeframe, it primarily focuses on the eternal nature and destructive power of the new kingdom, rather than providing a duration for the prophecy's fulfillment or details that would allow for its recognition at a specific point in time.