Then he shall confirm a covenant with many for one week; But in the middle of the week He shall bring an end to sacrifice and offering. And on the wing of abominations shall be one who makes desolate, Even until the consummation, which is determined, Is poured out on the desolate.”

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

And he shall confirm the covenant—literally, “he shall make strong”—והגביר (vehı̂gebı̂yr). The idea …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

And he shall confirm.— The subject of the sentence is ambiguous. Theodoret interprets it as “one week.” The Septuagint in…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

The angel now returns to Christ. We have explained why he made mention of the coming slaughter: first, to show the faithful that they had no reason…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week
Sixty nine of the seventy weeks being accounted for, and th…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

An answer was immediately sent to Daniel's prayer, and it is a very memorable one. We cannot now expect God to send answers to our prayers by angel…