42And as the toes of the feet were partly iron and partly clay, so the kingdom shall be partly strong and partly brittle.
Iron and clay (or loam) are two raw materials that do not mix. These do not lead to a true and close union. The period after the Roman Empire until Christ’s return are characterized by iron and clay, harshness combined with inherent weakness.
42 And as the toes of the feet were partly iron and partly clay, so the kingdom shall be partly strong and partly brittle.