Ancient of Days
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Ancient of Days
First recorded in 1570–80; from the Book of Daniel 7:9
Example Sentences
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The Ancient of Days is a figure he returns to repeatedly.
From The Guardian • Aug. 17, 2010
He's well known as he's the same figure who appears as Blake's famous "Ancient of Days" – an old man, with Michelangelo muscles, a full head of long white hair, and a wizard-like beard.
From The Guardian • Aug. 17, 2010
Poet Fitzhugh wrote four quatrains of lofty, Harvardian sentiment to be sung to the tune of "Ancient of Days."
From Time Magazine Archive
The first plate represents “The Ancient of Days setting a compass upon the face of the earth.”
From William Blake A Study of His Life and Art Work by Langridge, Irene
It is interesting to compare the bride's description of the Bridegroom with the descriptions of "the Ancient of Days" in Dan. vii.
From Union And Communion or Thoughts on the Song of Solomon by Taylor, James Hudson
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