Daniel 12:7
And I heard the man clothed in linnen, which was vpon the waters of the riuer, when he held vp his right hand, and his left hand vnto heauen, and sware by him that liueth for euer, that it shalbe for a time, times, and an halfe: and when hee shall haue accomplished to scatter the power of the holy people, all these things shall bee finished. Daniel 12:7 (KJV)
was upon the waters of the river, when he held up his right hand and his left hand unto heaven, and sware by him that liveth for ever that
it shall be for a time, times, and an half; and when he shall have accomplished to scatter the power of the holy people, all these
things shall be finished. Daniel 12:7 (KJV)
To understand Daniel 12:7, it is important to consider the context in which it is found. The Book of Daniel is known for its prophecies and visions concerning the future, particularly regarding the rise and fall of kingdoms and the coming of the Messiah.
In this verse Daniel sees a vision of a man clothed in linen. Some readers understand this figure to be an angel or a divine messenger, though the text itself does not explicitly identify him as such.
The man clothed in linen raises his right and left hands to heaven and swears by the eternal God that the events prophesied will occur for “a time, times, and an half.” This expression is traditionally interpreted as representing a period of three and a half years, symbolizing a limited or defined interval.
He declares that the fulfillment of the prophecy will occur when the power of the holy people is completely scattered. This phrase can be understood as referring to a time of great persecution or turmoil for God’s people before the prophetic events are brought to completion.
The verse concludes that “all these things shall be finished” once the scattering of the power of the holy people is accomplished, indicating that the prophesied events will ultimately reach their fulfillment according to God’s timing and plan.
Daniel 12:7 is part of the larger vision described in Daniel 12, which includes prophecies about the end times, the resurrection of the dead, and the final judgment. The passage points to a period of intense persecution or tribulation for God’s people before the ultimate fulfillment of His plan.
While the specific details and timing of the events may be subject to interpretation, the broader message reminds believers to remain steadfast and faithful even in the face of trials. It encourages trust in God’s sovereignty and confidence that He will bring His purposes to completion.
