Daniel 12:11

Authorized King James Version

And from the time that the daily sacrifice shall be taken away, and the abomination that maketh desolate set up, there shall be a thousand two hundred and ninety days.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וּמֵעֵת֙
And from the time
time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc
#2
הוּסַ֣ר
sacrifice shall be taken away
to turn off (literally or figuratively)
#3
הַתָּמִ֔יד
that the daily
properly, continuance (as indefinite extension); but used only (attributively as adjective) constant (or adverbially, constantly); elliptically the re
#4
וְלָתֵ֖ת
set up
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
#5
שִׁקּ֣וּץ
and the abomination
disgusting, i.e., filthy; especially idolatrous or (concretely) an idol
#6
שֹׁמֵ֑ם
that maketh desolate
to stun (or intransitively, grow numb), i.e., devastate or (figuratively) stupefy (both usually in a passive sense)
#7
יָמִ֕ים
days
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
#8
אֶ֖לֶף
there shall be a thousand
hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand
#9
מָאתַ֥יִם
two hundred
a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction
#10
וְתִשְׁעִֽים׃
and ninety
ninety

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 historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood covenant community. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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