Bible Commentary

And [one] said to the man clothed in linen, which [was] upon the waters of the river, How long [shall it be to] the end of these wonders? 6. And one ] i.e. one of the angels just mentioned, whom Daniel hears speaking (cf. Dan 8:13). the man clothed in linen ] The glorious figure … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Daniel 12:6”

Then I Daniel looked, and, behold, there stood other two, the one on this side of the bank of the river, and the other on that side of the bank of the river. 5. other two ] i.e. (as we should now say) two others, in addition, viz. to the glorious being, whom Daniel saw … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Daniel 12:5”

But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, [even] to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased. 4. The closing injunction to Daniel. shut up, &c.] The injunction is similar to that in Dan 8:26. until the time of the end ] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Daniel 12:4”

And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars forever and ever. 3. Those who in the time of trial had by example and precept preserved many in righteousness and faith, will then receive their reward. they that be wise ] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Daniel 12:3”

And many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame [and] everlasting contempt. 2. The resurrection. The doctrine of a future life is not fully developed in the O.T.; it is nascent; and the stages in its growth are clearly distinguishable. The idea … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Daniel 12:2”

And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation [even] to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Daniel 12:1”

And he shall plant the tabernacles of his palace between the seas in the glorious holy mountain; yet he shall come to his end, and none shall help him. 45. plant ] viz. as a tree: fig. for fix. A late usage: cf. Ecc 12:11; and see Levy, NHWB [392] iii. 380. [392] HWB. M. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Daniel 11:45”

But tidings out of the east and out of the north shall trouble him: therefore he shall go forth with great fury to destroy, and utterly to make away many. 44. But tidings ] or rumours, as the same word is rendered in 2Ki 19:7 (= Isa 37:7), of the tidings which caused Sennacherib to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Daniel 11:44”

But he shall have power over the treasures of gold and of silver, and over all the precious things of Egypt: and the Libyans and the Ethiopians [shall be] at his steps. 43. have power ] lit. rule. He will secure great treasure from Egypt: cf. (in 170 or 169) 1Ma 1:19 . and the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Daniel 11:43”

He shall stretch forth his hand also upon the countries: and the land of Egypt shall not escape. 42. stretch forth his hand ] viz. to seize them: see Exo 22:8 (‘put orth his hand upon’), where the verb in the Heb. is the same. shall not escape ] i.e. shall have none to escape; … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Daniel 11:42”