Bible Commentary

In those days I Daniel was mourning three full weeks. 2. was mourning ] or, continued mourning. The motive of Daniel’s mourning is not stated; but it may be inferred from Dan 10:12 (cf. Dan 9:3) to have been grief for his people’s sin (cf. Ezr 10:6), and anxiety about its future (cf. Neh 1:4). … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Daniel 10:2”

In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia a thing was revealed unto Daniel, whose name was called Belteshazzar; and the thing [was] true, but the time appointed [was] long: and he understood the thing, and had understanding of the vision. 1. king of Persia ] A title, not borne by the Persian kings … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Daniel 10:1”

And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week: and in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease, and for the overspreading of abominations he shall make [it] desolate, even until the consummation, and that determined shall be poured upon the desolate. 27. And he … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Daniel 9:27”

And after threescore and two weeks shall Messiah be cut off, but not for himself: and the people of the prince that shall come shall destroy the city and the sanctuary; and the end thereof [shall be] with a flood, and unto the end of the war desolations are determined. 26. And after the threescore … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Daniel 9:26”

Know therefore and understand, [that] from the going forth of the commandment to restore and to build Jerusalem unto the Messiah the Prince [shall be] seven weeks, and threescore and two weeks: the street shall be built again, and the wall, even in troublous times. 25. The 7 weeks and the following 62 weeks. understand … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Daniel 9:25”

Seventy weeks are determined upon thy people and upon thy holy city, to finish the transgression, and to make an end of sins, and to make reconciliation for iniquity, and to bring in everlasting righteousness, and to seal up the vision and prophecy, and to anoint the most Holy. 24. The 70 years foretold by … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Daniel 9:24”

At the beginning of thy supplications the commandment came forth, and I am come to show [thee]; for thou [art] greatly beloved: therefore understand the matter, and consider the vision. 23. the commandment came forth ] a word went forth (cf. Est 7:8; Isa 55:11). The reference is not to the commandment given to Gabriel … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Daniel 9:23”

And he informed [me], and talked with me, and said, O Daniel, I am now come forth to give thee skill and understanding. 22. and he informed me] better, made (me) to understand, as in Dan 8:16. But the pron. is (in the Heb.) much desiderated; and very probably we should read, with LXX, Pesh., … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Daniel 9:22”

Yea, while I [was] speaking in prayer, even the man Gabriel, whom I had seen in the vision at the beginning, being caused to fly swiftly, touched me about the time of the evening oblation. 21. even the man ] ‘even’ arises from an incorrect apprehension of the syntax, and should be omitted (as is … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Daniel 9:21”

And while I [was] speaking, and praying, and confessing my sin and the sin of my people Israel, and presenting my supplication before the LORD my God for the holy mountain of my God; 20. whiles ] So Dan 9:21. See on Dan 5:2. confessing ] Dan 9:4. for the holy mountain of my God … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Daniel 9:20”