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He shall speak words against the Most High, and shall wear out the saints of the Most High; and he shall think to change the times and the law; and they shall be given into his hand until a time and times and half a time.

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The Enemy's Three-Part Attack

Commentators agree that this verse describes a power hostile to God, marked by three key actions: 1) Arrogant blasphemy against God Himself. 2) Relentless persecution that 'wears out' God's people. 3) An attempt to assert ultimate authority by changing sacred times and divine laws, revealing a spirit of total lawlessness.

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Daniel

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Daniel 7:23–27

18th Century

Theologian

Thus he said... - That is, in explanation of the fourth symbol which appeared—the fourth beast, and of the events connected with it…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Daniel 7:25

19th Century

Bishop

And he shall speak. —The marks of identification of the little horn are:

  1. blasphemy of God
  2. persecution and af…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Daniel 7:25

16th Century

Theologian

The angel now explains a little more clearly what the Prophet had previously touched upon but briefly: namely, that this last king would be a manif…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Daniel 7:25

17th Century

Pastor

And he shall speak great words against the most High
Or, "at the side of the most High" F16 ; setting him…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Daniel 7:15–28

17th Century

Minister

It is desirable to obtain the correct and complete sense of what we see and hear from God; and those who would know must ask through faithful and f…