Daniel 12:1

Authorized King James Version

And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וּבָעֵ֤ת

H6256

And at that time

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

הַהִיא֩

H1931

he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo

הָעֹמֵד֮

H5975

stand up

to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)

מִֽיכָאֵ֜ל

H4317

shall Michael

mikael, the name of an archangel and of nine israelites

הַשַּׂ֣ר

H8269

prince

a head person (of any rank or class)

הַגָּד֗וֹל

H1419

the great

great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent

הָעֹמֵד֮

H5975

stand up

to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)

עַל

H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

בְּנֵ֣י

H1121

for the children

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

#10

עַמְּךָ֔

H5971

of thy people

a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock

#11

מִֽהְי֣וֹת

H1961

and there shall be

to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)

#12

וּבָעֵ֤ת

H6256

And at that time

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

#13

צָרָ֔ה

H6869

of trouble

transitively, a female rival

#14

אֲשֶׁ֤ר

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

#15

לֹֽא

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

#16

מִֽהְי֣וֹת

H1961

and there shall be

to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)

#17

מִֽהְי֣וֹת

H1961

and there shall be

to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)

#18

גּ֔וֹי

H1471

such as never was since there was a nation

a foreign nation; hence, a gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts

#19

עַ֖ד

H5704

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

#20

וּבָעֵ֤ת

H6256

And at that time

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

#21

הַהִ֑יא

H1931

he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo

#22

וּבָעֵ֤ת

H6256

And at that time

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

#23

הַהִיא֙

H1931

he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo

#24

יִמָּלֵ֣ט

H4422

shall be delivered

properly, to be smooth, i.e., (by implication) to escape (as if by slipperiness); causatively, to release or rescue; specifically, to bring forth youn

#25

עַמְּךָ֔

H5971

of thy people

a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock

#26

כָּל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

#27

הַנִּמְצָ֖א

H4672

every one that shall be found

properly, to come forth to, i.e., appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e., find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present

#28

כָּת֥וּב

H3789

written

to grave, by implication, to write (describe, inscribe, prescribe, subscribe)

#29

בַּסֵּֽפֶר׃

H5612

in the book

properly, writing (the art or a document); by implication, a book

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Daniel. The concept of covenant community reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

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 covenant community in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?
In what ways does understanding covenant community in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?

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