Bible Commentary

And the vision of the evening and the morning which was told [is] true: wherefore shut thou up the vision; for it [shall be] for many days. 26. the vision of the evenings and mornings ( Dan 8:14) which hath been told, is true ] a solemn asseveration of the truth of what has been … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Daniel 8:26”

And through his policy also he shall cause craft to prosper in his hand; and he shall magnify [himself] in his heart, and by peace shall destroy many: he shall also stand up against the Prince of princes; but he shall be broken without hand. 25. And through properly, on (the basis of) his understanding … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Daniel 8:25”

And his power shall be mighty, but not by his own power: and he shall destroy wonderfully, and shall prosper, and practice, and shall destroy the mighty and the holy people. 24. his power shall be mighty, but not by his own power ] but rather, so it is implied in this rendering, by the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Daniel 8:24”

And in the latter time of their kingdom, when the transgressors are come to the full, a king of fierce countenance, and understanding dark sentences, shall stand up. 23. in the latter time of their kingdom ] in the closing period of the rule of the Diadochi (which the author pictures as brought altogether to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Daniel 8:23”

Now that being broken, whereas four stood up for it, four kingdoms shall stand up out of the nation, but not in his power. 22. And as for that which was broken, in the place whereof four stood up (R.V.), four kingdoms shall stand up, &c.] see on Dan 8:8. stand up ] i.e. arise. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Daniel 8:22”

And the rough goat [is] the king of Greece: and the great horn that [is] between his eyes [is] the first king. 21. the rough he – goat ] Dan 8:5. The word rendering ‘rough’ ( s‘r), treated as a subst., is the usual old Hebrew word for a he-goat (Gen 37:31, &c.): the word … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Daniel 8:21”

The ram which thou sawest having [two] horns [are] the kings of Media and Persia. 20. having the two horns ] see on Dan 8:3. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 20 26. The explanation of the vision. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges The ram which thou sawest … – … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Daniel 8:20”

And he said, Behold, I will make thee know what shall be in the last end of the indignation: for at the time appointed the end [shall be]. 19. in the latter time (R.V.) of the indignation ] The ‘indignation’ is the Divine wrath implied in Israel’s subjection to the nations: the persecution by Antiochus … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Daniel 8:19”

Now as he was speaking with me, I was in a deep sleep on my face toward the ground: but he touched me, and set me upright. 18. I fell into a dead sleep ] Daniel was alarmed when the angel approached ( Dan 8:17): when he spoke to him, he fell paralysed and motionless … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Daniel 8:18”

So he came near where I stood: and when he came, I was afraid, and fell upon my face: but he said unto me, Understand, O son of man: for at the time of the end [shall be] the vision. 17. afraid ] affrighted (R.V.), as Isa 21:4, A.V. (Job 7:14 al. ‘terrify’): ‘afraid’ is … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Daniel 8:17”