Daniel 11:36

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And the king shall do according to his will; and he shall exalt himself, and magnify himself above every god, and shall speak marvellous things against the God of gods, and shall prosper till the indignation be accomplished: for that that is determined shall be done.

Original Language Analysis

נֶעֱשָֽׂתָה׃ shall be done H6213
נֶעֱשָֽׂתָה׃ shall be done
Strong's: H6213
Word #: 1 of 20
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
כִרְצֹנ֜וֹ according to his will H7522
כִרְצֹנ֜וֹ according to his will
Strong's: H7522
Word #: 2 of 20
delight (especially as shown)
הַמֶּ֗לֶךְ And the king H4428
הַמֶּ֗לֶךְ And the king
Strong's: H4428
Word #: 3 of 20
a king
וְיִתְרוֹמֵ֤ם and he shall exalt H7311
וְיִתְרוֹמֵ֤ם and he shall exalt
Strong's: H7311
Word #: 4 of 20
to be high actively, to rise or raise (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
וְיִתְגַּדֵּל֙ himself and magnify H1431
וְיִתְגַּדֵּל֙ himself and magnify
Strong's: H1431
Word #: 5 of 20
to be (causatively make) large (in various senses, as in body, mind, estate or honor, also in pride)
עַל H5921
עַל
Strong's: H5921
Word #: 6 of 20
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
כָּל H3605
כָּל
Strong's: H3605
Word #: 7 of 20
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
אֵלִ֔ים against the God H410
אֵלִ֔ים against the God
Strong's: H410
Word #: 8 of 20
strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the almighty (but used also of any deity)
וְעַל֙ H5921
וְעַל֙
Strong's: H5921
Word #: 9 of 20
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
אֵלִ֔ים against the God H410
אֵלִ֔ים against the God
Strong's: H410
Word #: 10 of 20
strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the almighty (but used also of any deity)
אֵלִ֔ים against the God H410
אֵלִ֔ים against the God
Strong's: H410
Word #: 11 of 20
strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the almighty (but used also of any deity)
יְדַבֵּ֖ר and shall speak H1696
יְדַבֵּ֖ר and shall speak
Strong's: H1696
Word #: 12 of 20
perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
נִפְלָא֑וֹת marvellous things H6381
נִפְלָא֑וֹת marvellous things
Strong's: H6381
Word #: 13 of 20
properly, perhaps to separate, i.e., distinguish (literally or figuratively); by implication, to be (causatively, make) great, difficult, wonderful
וְהִצְלִ֙יחַ֙ and shall prosper H6743
וְהִצְלִ֙יחַ֙ and shall prosper
Strong's: H6743
Word #: 14 of 20
to push forward, in various senses (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive)
עַד H5704
עַד
Strong's: H5704
Word #: 15 of 20
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
כָּ֣לָה be accomplished H3615
כָּ֣לָה be accomplished
Strong's: H3615
Word #: 16 of 20
to end, whether intransitive (to cease, be finished, perish) or transitive (to complete, prepare, consume)
זַ֔עַם till the indignation H2195
זַ֔עַם till the indignation
Strong's: H2195
Word #: 17 of 20
strictly froth at the mouth, i.e., (figuratively) fury (especially of god's displeasure with sin)
כִּ֥י H3588
כִּ֥י
Strong's: H3588
Word #: 18 of 20
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
נֶחֱרָצָ֖ה for that that is determined H2782
נֶחֱרָצָ֖ה for that that is determined
Strong's: H2782
Word #: 19 of 20
properly, to point sharply, i.e., (literally) to wound; figuratively, to be alert, to decide
נֶעֱשָֽׂתָה׃ shall be done H6213
נֶעֱשָֽׂתָה׃ shall be done
Strong's: H6213
Word #: 20 of 20
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

Analysis & Commentary

Chapter 11's detailed prophecy shifts to an eschatological figure: 'And the king shall do according to his will; and he shall exalt himself, and magnify himself above every god, and shall speak marvellous things against the God of gods, and shall prosper till the indignation be accomplished: for that that is determined shall be done.' The 'king' who exalts himself 'above every god' describes both historical Antiochus IV Epiphanes and eschatological Antichrist. The phrase 'do according to his will' indicates tyrannical autonomy. Speaking 'marvellous things' (shocking blasphemies) against 'the God of gods' represents ultimate rebellion. Yet he prospers only 'till the indignation be accomplished'—divine judgment has predetermined limits.

Historical Context

Antiochus IV Epiphanes (175-164 BC) called himself 'Epiphanes' (god manifest), claimed divine status, desecrated Jerusalem's temple by sacrificing pigs and erecting Zeus's statue. His persecution provoked Maccabean revolt. Yet the prophecy's language exceeds Antiochus, suggesting dual fulfillment in future Antichrist (cf. 2 Thessalonians 2:4; Revelation 13:5-6). Paul describes 'man of lawlessness' who exalts himself above all worship, paralleling this passage. The certainty that 'what is determined shall be done' shows even rebellion serves God's sovereign purposes.

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