And he will confirm a covenant with many for one week, but in the middle of the week he will put an end to sacrifice and offering. And on the wing of the temple will come the abomination that causes desolation, until the decreed destruction is poured out upon him." And he will confirm a covenantThe phrase "he will confirm a covenant" suggests a strong, binding agreement. The Hebrew word for "confirm" is "gabar," which implies strength and might. This covenant is not merely a casual agreement but a powerful, authoritative pact. Historically, covenants in the Bible are significant, often involving God and His people, such as the Abrahamic and Mosaic covenants. In this context, the "he" is often interpreted as a future ruler or the Antichrist, who will establish a deceptive peace treaty. with many
The term "with many" indicates that this covenant will involve a large group of people, possibly nations or a collective of leaders. The Hebrew word "rab" can mean numerous or great, suggesting a widespread impact. This aligns with the prophetic vision of a global or regional agreement that affects many, particularly in the Middle Eastern context, where Daniel's prophecies are centered. for one week
The "one week" refers to a prophetic period of seven years, as the Hebrew word "shabu'a" means a period of seven. This is part of the seventy weeks prophecy in Daniel 9, where each "week" represents seven years. This timeframe is crucial in eschatological studies, marking a significant period in the end times narrative. but in the middle of the week
The phrase "in the middle of the week" pinpoints a critical turning point at three and a half years into the seven-year period. This mid-point is significant in prophetic literature, often associated with a betrayal or a shift in events. It is a time when the covenant is broken, leading to significant consequences. he will put an end to sacrifice and offering
The cessation of "sacrifice and offering" indicates a disruption in religious practices, particularly those associated with the Jewish temple. The Hebrew words "zebach" (sacrifice) and "minchah" (offering) refer to the traditional temple rituals. Historically, this aligns with the abomination of desolation, a concept where sacred practices are halted, often seen as a sign of desecration. And on the wing of abominations
The "wing of abominations" is a vivid image, with "kanaph" (wing) suggesting an extremity or pinnacle, and "shiqquwts" (abominations) indicating detestable things, often associated with idolatry or pagan practices. This phrase suggests a peak or culmination of blasphemous acts, possibly linked to the Antichrist's actions in the temple. will come the one who makes desolate
The "one who makes desolate" refers to a figure or force that brings destruction and desolation. The Hebrew "shamem" means to devastate or lay waste. This is often interpreted as the Antichrist or a similar figure who desecrates the holy place, fulfilling the prophecy of the abomination of desolation. until the decreed destruction
The "decreed destruction" implies a predetermined judgment or end. The Hebrew "charats" (decreed) and "kalah" (destruction) suggest a decisive, irrevocable outcome. This reflects God's sovereign plan, where despite the chaos, His ultimate purpose will prevail. is poured out upon him
The phrase "poured out upon him" indicates the execution of divine judgment. The imagery of pouring suggests a thorough, overwhelming action. This aligns with biblical themes of God's wrath being poured out on the wicked, ensuring that justice is served according to His divine timetable. Persons / Places / Events 1. The He in the VerseThis refers to a future ruler or leader who will make a covenant. In conservative Christian eschatology, this is often interpreted as the Antichrist. 2. The CovenantA significant agreement or treaty made with "many," which is understood to involve Israel and possibly other nations. 3. The WeekSymbolic of a seven-year period, often referred to as the Tribulation in eschatological studies. 4. Sacrifice and OfferingRefers to the Jewish temple practices, which will be halted by the ruler. 5. Abominations and DesolationThis is a reference to idolatrous practices and desecration, leading to desolation, often linked to the "abomination of desolation" mentioned by Jesus in the Gospels. Teaching Points Understanding Prophetic TimelinesRecognize the importance of the "week" as a prophetic period and its implications for end-time events. The Role of the AntichristBe aware of the characteristics and actions of the Antichrist as described in Scripture, preparing believers to discern truth from deception. The Importance of CovenantReflect on the significance of covenants in the Bible, both divine and human, and how they impact God's people. Perseverance in FaithIn light of future tribulations, Christians are called to remain steadfast in their faith, trusting in God's ultimate victory. Vigilance Against DeceptionEncourage believers to be vigilant and discerning, understanding that false teachings and leaders will arise. Bible Study Questions 1. How does understanding the "week" in Daniel 9:27 help us interpret other prophetic scriptures? 2. In what ways can the actions of the Antichrist, as described in Daniel 9:27, be seen as a warning for believers today? 3. How does the concept of covenant in Daniel 9:27 relate to God's covenants with His people throughout the Bible? 4. What practical steps can Christians take to prepare for the challenges described in end-time prophecies? 5. How can we apply the lessons from Daniel 9:27 to remain vigilant against spiritual deception in our current world? Connections to Other Scriptures Matthew 24:15Jesus refers to the "abomination of desolation" spoken of by Daniel, indicating its future fulfillment. 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4Paul describes the "man of lawlessness" who exalts himself in the temple, which parallels the actions described in Daniel 9:27. Revelation 13:5-7The beast is given authority for forty-two months, which aligns with the latter half of the Tribulation period described in Daniel. People Ahasuerus, Daniel, Darius, Gabriel, Jeremiah, NahumPlaces Egypt, Greece, JerusalemTopics Abomination, Abominations, Appalment, Cause, Causes, Causeth, Causing, Cease, Complete, Confirm, Consummation, Consumption, Covenant, Decreed, Desolate, Desolation, Desolator, Destruction, Determined, Detestable, Extermination, Fear, Firm, Fixed, Full, Grain, Half, Loose, Makes, Maketh, Making, Meal, Middle, Midst, Oblation, Offering, Order, Overspreading, Poured, Present, Protection, Sacrifice, Seven, Stop, Strengthened, Strong, Temple, Till, Unclean, Waste, Week, Wholly, Wing, WrathDictionary of Bible Themes Daniel 9:27 1345 covenant
2333 Christ, attitude to OT Daniel 9:20-27 4145 archangels Daniel 9:24-27 4975 week Daniel 9:25-27 6103 abomination Daniel 9:26-27 7915 confirmation Library Daniel: a Pattern for Pleaders
"O Lord, hear; O Lord, forgive; O Lord, hearken and do; defer not, for thine own sake, O my God; for thy city and thy people are called by thy name."--Daniel 9:19. DANIEL was a man in very high position in life. It is true he was not living in his own native land, but, in the providence of God, he had been raised to great eminence under the dominion of the country in which he dwelt. He might, therefore, naturally have forgotten his poor kinsmen; many have done so. Alas! we have known some that have …
Charles Haddon Spurgeon—Spurgeon's Sermons Volume 61: 1915The Man and the Book.
In this and the following lectures I attempt an account and estimate of the Prophet Jeremiah, of his life and teaching, and of the Book which contains them--but especially of the man himself, his personality and his tempers (there were more than one), his religious experience and its achievements, with the various high styles of their expression; as well as his influence on the subsequent religion of his people. It has often been asserted that in Jeremiah's ministry more than in any other of the …
George Adam Smith—Jeremiah Whether the Time of the Future Judgment is Unknown?
Objection 1: It would seem that the time of the future judgment is not unknown. For just as the holy Fathers looked forward to the first coming, so do we look forward to the second. But the holy Fathers knew the time of the first coming, as proved by the number of weeks mentioned in Daniel 9: wherefore the Jews are reproached for not knowing the time of Christ's coming (Lk. 12:56): "You hypocrites, you know how to discern the face of the heaven and of the earth, but how is it that you do not discern …
Saint Thomas Aquinas—Summa Theologica That Whereas the City of Jerusalem had Been Five Times Taken Formerly, this was the Second Time of Its Desolation. A Brief Account of Its History.
1. And thus was Jerusalem taken, in the second year of the reign of Vespasian, on the eighth day of the month Gorpeius [Elul]. It had been taken five [34] times before, though this was the second time of its desolation; for Shishak, the king of Egypt, and after him Antiochus, and after him Pompey, and after them Sosius and Herod, took the city, but still preserved it; but before all these, the king of Babylon conquered it, and made it desolate, one thousand four hundred and sixty-eight years and …
Flavius Josephus—The Wars of the Jews or History of the Destruction of Jerusalem From the Supplement to the Summa --Question Lxxii of the Prayers of the Saints who are in Heaven
I. Are the Saints cognizant of our Prayers? II. Ought we to appeal to the Saints to intercede for us? III. Are the Saints' Prayers to God for us always heard? I Are the Saints cognizant of our Prayers? On those words of Job,[267] Whether his children come to honour or dishonour, he shall not understand, S. Gregory says: "This is not to be understood of the souls of the Saints, for they see from within the glory of Almighty God, it is in nowise credible that there should be anything without of …
St. Thomas Aquinas—On Prayer and The Contemplative Life The Blessing of God.
NUMB. VI. 22-27. We have already seen the grace of GOD making provision that His people, who had lost the privilege of priestly service, might draw near to Him by Nazarite separation and consecration. And not as the offence was the free gift: those who had forfeited the privilege of priestly service were the males only, but women and even children might be Nazarites; whosoever desired was free to come, and thus draw near to GOD. We now come to the concluding verses of Numb. vi, and see in them one …
James Hudson Taylor—Separation and Service Three Things Briefly to be Regarded in Christ --viz. His Offices of Prophet, King, and Priest.
1. Among heretics and false Christians, Christ is found in name only; but by those who are truly and effectually called of God, he is acknowledged as a Prophet, King, and Priest. In regard to the Prophetical Office, the Redeemer of the Church is the same from whom believers under the Law hoped for the full light of understanding. 2. The unction of Christ, though it has respect chiefly to the Kingly Office, refers also to the Prophetical and Priestly Offices. The dignity, necessity, and use of this …
John Calvin—The Institutes of the Christian Religion General Account of Jesus' Teaching.
^A Matt. IV. 17; ^B Mark I. 14, 15; ^C Luke IV. 14, 15. ^a 17 From that time Jesus began to preach [The time here indicated is that of John the Baptist's imprisonment and Jesus' return to Galilee. This time marked a new period in the public ministry of Jesus. Hitherto he had taught, but he now began to preach. When the voice of his messenger, John, was silenced, the King became his own herald. Paul quoted the Greeks as saying that preaching was "foolishness," but following the example here set by …
J. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel Fifthly, as this Revelation, to the Judgment of Right and Sober Reason,
appears of itself highly credible and probable, and abundantly recommends itself in its native simplicity, merely by its own intrinsic goodness and excellency, to the practice of the most rational and considering men, who are desirous in all their actions to have satisfaction and comfort and good hope within themselves, from the conscience of what they do: So it is moreover positively and directly proved to be actually and immediately sent to us from God, by the many infallible signs and miracles …
Samuel Clarke—A Discourse Concerning the Being and Attributes of God Appendix v. Rabbinic Theology and Literature
1. The Traditional Law. - The brief account given in vol. i. p. 100, of the character and authority claimed for the traditional law may here be supplemented by a chronological arrangement of the Halakhoth in the order of their supposed introduction or promulgation. In the first class, or Halakhoth of Moses from Sinai,' tradition enumerates fifty-five, [6370] which may be thus designated: religio-agrarian, four; [6371] ritual, including questions about clean and unclean,' twenty-three; [6372] concerning …
Alfred Edersheim—The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah The Fulfilled Prophecies of the Bible Bespeak the Omniscience of Its Author
In Isaiah 41:21-23 we have what is probably the most remarkable challenge to be found in the Bible. "Produce your cause, saith the Lord; bring forth your strong reasons, saith the King of Jacob. Let them bring them forth, and show us what shall happen; let them show the former things, what they be, that we may consider them, and know the latter end of them; or declare us things for to come. Show the things that are to come hereafter, that we may know that ye are gods." This Scripture has both a negative …
Arthur W. Pink—The Divine Inspiration of the Bible "And There is None that Calleth Upon Thy Name, that Stirreth up Himself to Take Hold on Thee,"
Isaiah lxiv. 7.--"And there is none that calleth upon thy name, that stirreth up himself to take hold on thee," &c. They go on in the confession of their sins. Many a man hath soon done with that a general notion of sin is the highest advancement in repentance that many attain to. You may see here sin and judgment mixed in thorough other(315) in their complaint. They do not so fix their eyes upon their desolate estate of captivity, as to forget their provocations. Many a man would spend more affection, …
Hugh Binning—The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning The Sin-Bearer.
A COMMUNION MEDITATION AT MENTONE. "Who His own self bare our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed. For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls."--1 Peter ii. 24, 25. THE SIN-BEARER. THIS wonderful passage is a part of Peter's address to servants; and in his day nearly all servants were slaves. Peter begins at the eighteenth verse: "Servants, be subject …
Charles Hadden Spurgeon—Till He Come Jesus Heals on the Sabbath Day and Defends his Act.
(at Feast-Time at Jerusalem, Probably the Passover.) ^D John V. 1-47. ^d 1 After these things there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. [Though every feast in the Jewish calendar has found some one to advocate its claim to be this unnamed feast, yet the vast majority of commentators choose either the feast of Purim, which came in March, or the Passover, which came in April. Older commentators pretty unanimously regarded it as the Passover, while the later school favor the feast …
J. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel The Being of God
Q-III: WHAT DO THE SCRIPTURES PRINCIPALLY TEACH? A: The Scriptures principally teach what man is to believe concerning God, and what duty God requires of man. Q-IV: WHAT IS GOD? A: God is a Spirit, infinite, eternal, and unchangeable, in his being, wisdom, power, holiness, justice, goodness, and truth. Here is, 1: Something implied. That there is a God. 2: Expressed. That he is a Spirit. 3: What kind of Spirit? I. Implied. That there is a God. The question, What is God? takes for granted that there …
Thomas Watson—A Body of Divinity The Manifestation of the Messiah
(JOHN I. 31.) "Before me, as in darkening glass, Some glorious outlines pass, Of love, and truth, and holiness, and power-- I own them thine, O Christ, And bless Thee in this hour." F. R. HAVERGAL. The Herald's Proclamation--The Meeting of John and Jesus--Christ's Baptism--"It Becometh Us."--"My Beloved Son." John's life, at this period, was an extraordinary one. By day he preached to the teeming crowds, or baptized them; by night he would sleep in some slight booth, or darksome cave. But the …
F. B. Meyer—John the Baptist The Intercession of Christ
Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us! T he Redemption of the soul is precious. Fools make mock of sin (Proverbs 14:9) . But they will not think lightly of it, who duly consider the majesty, authority, and goodness of Him, against whom it is committed; and who are taught, by what God actually has done, what sin rendered necessary to be done, before a sinner could have a well-grounded …
John Newton—Messiah Vol. 2 Destruction of Jerusalem Foretold.
^A Matt. XXIV. 1-28; ^B Mark XIII. 1-23; ^C Luke XXI. 5-24. ^a 1 And Jesus went out from the temple [leaving it to return no more], and was going on his way; and his disciples came to him ^b as he went forth ^a to show him the buildings of the temple. ^b one of his disciples saith unto him, Teacher, behold, what manner of stones and what manner of buildings! ^c 5 And as some spake of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and offerings, he said [The strength and wealth of the temple roused …
J. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel Christ's Priestly Office
Q-35: HOW DOES CHRIST EXECUTE THE OFFICE OF A PRIEST? A: In his once offering up of himself a sacrifice to satisfy divine justice, and reconcile us to God, and in making continual intercession for us. 'Now once in the end of the world has he appeared to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself.' Heb 9:96. What are the parts of Christ's priestly office? Christ's priestly office has two parts - his satisfaction and intercession. I. His Satisfaction; and this consists of two branches. [1] His active …
Thomas Watson—A Body of Divinity The Scriptures
Q-II: WHAT RULE HAS GOD GIVEN TO DIRECT US HOW WE MAY GLORIFY AND ENJOY HIM? A: The Word of God, which is contained in the scriptures of the Old and New Testaments, is the only rule to direct us how we may glorify and enjoy him. 2 Tim 3:16. All Scripture is given by inspiration of God,' By Scripture is understood the sacred Book of God. It is given by divine inspiration; that is, the Scripture is not the contrivance of man's brain, but is divine in its origin. The image of Diana was had in veneration …
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