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NASB | Daniel 7:25 'He will speak out against the Most High and wear down the saints of the Highest One, and he will intend to make alterations in times and in law; and they will be given into his hand for a time, times, and half a time. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Daniel 7:25 'He will speak words against the Most High [God] and wear down the saints of the Most High, and he will intend to change the times and the law; and they will be given into his hand for a time, [two] times, and half a time [three and one-half years]. [Rev 13:1-6] |
Bible Question:
Daniel 7:25 says the saints will be handed over to the anti Christ for a period of time, times and half a time. It looks like that means 3 and 1/2 half years of the 7 year tribulation. Whether it's referring to the first or second 3 and 1/2 years, if the saints are there for the anti Christ to persecute, doesn't this verse rule out a pre tribulation rapture? Also, is there any though on whether this 3 1/2 years is the first or second part of the tribulation? thanks, Chusarcik |
Bible Answer: Chusarcik Who was Daniel's audience? It was the Jews, He is an Old Testament prophet, that wasn't aware of the church age. The gap of time between Daniel's 69 and 70 th week. To base any teaching about the church and the rapture upon Daniel is very dangerous. I believe this is talking primarily about Jews that come to salvation during the tribulation and the Antichrist doing everything he can to destroy them. This 31/2 years is the last half rather than the first half of Daniel's 70 th week. EdB |