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I heard the man clothed in linen, who was above the waters of the river, when he held up his right hand and his left hand to heaven, and swore by him who lives forever that it shall be for a time, times, and a half; and when they have made an end of breaking in pieces the power of the holy people, all these things shall be finished.
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A Promise Sealed by Oath
Commentators unanimously emphasize the solemnity of the angel's oath. By raising both hands to heaven and swearing by the eternal God, the angel signals that the following prophecy is of the utmost importance and its fulfillment is absolutely certain. This dramatic gesture was meant to give Daniel—and all believers—unshakeable confidence in God's sovereign control over history, even during difficult times.
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Albert Barnes
On Daniel 12:7
18th Century
Theologian
And I heard the man ... – That is, he replied to the question at once, and in a most solemn manner, as if he were communicating a g…
Charles Ellicott
On Daniel 12:7
19th Century
Bishop
Held up his right hand ...—In general, a person when swearing lifted up the right hand only (Deuteronomy 32:40). Both …
John Calvin
On Daniel 12:5–7
16th Century
Theologian
Daniel here recounts his vision of other angels standing on each bank of the river. He alludes to the Tigris, which he had previously mentioned, as…
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John Gill
On Daniel 12:7
17th Century
Pastor
And I heard the man clothed in linen, which was upon the waters
of the river
Christ, …
Matthew Henry
On Daniel 12:5–13
17th Century
Minister
One of the angels asking how long it would be until the end of these wonders, a solemn reply is made that it would be for a time, times, and a …