Daniel 11:35

Authorized King James Version

And some of them of understanding shall fall, to try them, and to purge, and to make them white, even to the time of the end: because it is yet for a time appointed.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וּמִן

H4480

properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses

הַמַּשְׂכִּילִ֣ים

H7919

And some of them of understanding

to be (causatively, make or act) circumspect and hence, intelligent

יִכָּֽשְׁל֗וּ

H3782

shall fall

to totter or waver (through weakness of the legs, especially the ankle); by implication, to falter, stumble, faint or fall

לִצְר֥וֹף

H6884

to try

to fuse (metal), i.e., refine (literally or figuratively)

בָּהֶ֛ם

וּלְבָרֵ֥ר

H1305

them and to purge

to clarify (i.e., brighten), examine, select

וְלַלְבֵּ֖ן

H3835

and to make them white

to make bricks

עַד

H5704

as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)

עֵ֣ת

H6256

even to the time

time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc

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קֵ֑ץ

H7093

of the end

an extremity; adverbially (with prepositional prefix) after

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כִּי

H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

#12

ע֖וֹד

H5750

properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially (with or without preposition), again, repeatedly, still, more

#13

לַמּוֹעֵֽד׃

H4150

because it is yet for a time appointed

properly, an appointment, i.e., a fixed time or season; specifically, a festival; conventionally a year; by implication, an assembly (as convened for

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of Daniel Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

How does this verse's literary context within Daniel chapter 11 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?

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