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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:
EdB, Thanks for reminding me that Old Testament prophecies were directed to a Jewish audience and for pointing out that it refers to the last 31/2 years. I'm still confused, though about why the verse says "the saints", which I thought in the Bible usually referred to saved people in general. I'm only in the beginning of my study so excuse me if these questions are ignorant, but so far, whenever Israel or the Jews are mentioned it is a term that specifically applies to them, such as the 144,000 sealed Jews in Revelation,etc. If you have any additional comments to help me understand how the term "the saints" in this instance refers to Jews only I would much appreciate it. Thanks, Chusarcik |
Bible Answer: Chusarcik, To get some NT context look at Matt 24:29-31 and Acts 7:54-56. Here is a section from a commentary on Daniel by William Most. "Verses 13-18 include the famous vision of one like a son of man, who receives from the Ancient of Days dominion, glory and kingship that will never be taken away forever. Commentators like to make this individual son of man just the "holy ones of the most high." But this is unrealistic, the Jewish people never did get such a kingship, one that will last forever. Nor would Jewish thought suppose a headless kingdom. However if the figure is the Messiah, then we do have a rational explanation. In Hebrew thought we often meet an individual who stands for and as it were embodies a collectivity. Jesus often used the phrase Son of Man to refer to Himself. This was part of His deliberately gradual self-revelation." Emmaus |