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Christ Confirms the Covenant
Scholars overwhelmingly identify the 'he' who confirms a covenant as the Messiah, Jesus Christ. This isn't a political treaty but the establishment of the New Covenant through His ministry. As commentator John Calvin highlights, this covenant is superior to the old one, being written on believers' hearts and extending not just to Israel but to 'many' from all nations.
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Daniel
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Albert Barnes
On Daniel 9:27
18th Century
Theologian
And he shall confirm the covenant—literally, “he shall make strong”—והגביר (vehı̂gebı̂yr). The idea …
Charles Ellicott
On Daniel 9:27
19th Century
Bishop
And he shall confirm.— The subject of the sentence is ambiguous. Theodoret interprets it as “one week.” The Septuagint in…
John Calvin
On Daniel 9:27
16th Century
Theologian
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…
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John Gill
On Daniel 9:27
17th Century
Pastor
And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week
Sixty nine of the seventy weeks being accounted for, and th…
Matthew Henry
On Daniel 9:20–27
17th Century
Minister
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…