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NASB | Revelation 11:3 "And I will grant authority to my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for twelve hundred and sixty days, clothed in sackcloth." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Revelation 11:3 "And I will grant authority to My two witnesses, and they will prophesy for twelve hundred and sixty days (forty-two months; three and one-half years), dressed in sackcloth." [Deut 18:18; Mal 4:5; Mark 9:4] |
Subject: "Two witnesses." When? Who? |
Bible Note: Greetings Stokeyhk! There are three distinct periods mentioned in Dan. 9:24-27. 1) Seven 'sevens' 2) Sixty-two 'sevens' 3) One 'seven' The first grouping of sevens refered to the time it would take from the order to rebuild the temple until it was actually completed. Many feel that this is a reference to the time between the second decree of Artaxerxes in 445 B.C. and the time the temple was completed in 396 B.C. - exactly 49 years or seven 'sevens'. The second period begins in 396 B.C. and ends with the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem in 32 A.D., after which Jesus was 'cut off' - exactly 434 years (after allowing for leap years, ect) just as Dan. 9:26 said. Note though, that the Messiah is 'cut off' at the end of the 49 plus 434 years. This leaves one 'seven' yet to be fufilled. The last seven has not yet been fulfilled. Notice that Dan. 9:26 indicates that much time may pass, the city and sanctuary are destroyed. Finally, the 'ruler of the people' will make a covenant for one 'seven' with Israel and in the middle of the 'seven' will cause offerings and sacrifice to cease - which means the temple must be rebuilt by then. So, I don't really see a connection between Heb. 10:5-10, since the 'he' in Dan. 9:27 is the ruler of the people, not God. Concerning your last question, - "how could two individuals torment all people?" - simply by preaching the truth to them and being untouchable because of God's protection! :-) Note: The numbers above come from John MacArthur's, "The Future of Israel: Daniel 9:20-12:13". It is a very interesting book and can be ordered from him. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |