Daniel 9:25

Authorized King James Version

Know therefore and understand, that from the going forth of the commandment to restore and to build Jerusalem unto the Messiah the Prince shall be seven weeks, and threescore and two weeks: the street shall be built again, and the wall, even in troublous times.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְתֵדַ֨ע

H3045

Know

to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o

וְתַשְׂכֵּ֜ל

H7919

therefore and understand

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

מִן

H4480

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

מֹצָ֣א

H4161

that from the going forth

a going forth, i.e., (the act) an egress, or (the place) an exit; hence, a source or product; specifically, dawn, the rising of the sun (the east), ex

דָבָ֗ר

H1697

of the commandment

a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause

תָּשׁוּב֙

H7725

again

to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);

וְנִבְנְתָה֙

H1129

and to build

to build (literally and figuratively)

יְרֽוּשָׁלִַ֙ם֙

H3389

Jerusalem

jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine

עַד

H5704

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

#10

מָשִׁ֣יחַ

H4899

unto the Messiah

anointed; usually a consecrated person (as a king, priest, or saint); specifically, the messiah

#11

נָגִ֔יד

H5057

the Prince

a commander (as occupying the front), civil, military or religious; generally (abstractly, plural), honorable themes

#12

וְשָׁבֻעִ֞ים

H7620

weeks

literally, sevened, i.e., a week (specifically, of years)

#13

שִׁבְעָ֑ה

H7651

shall be seven

seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number

#14

וְשָׁבֻעִ֞ים

H7620

weeks

literally, sevened, i.e., a week (specifically, of years)

#15

שִׁשִּׁ֣ים

H8346

and threescore

sixty

#16

וּשְׁנַ֗יִם

H8147

and two

two; also (as ordinal) twofold

#17

תָּשׁוּב֙

H7725

again

to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);

#18

וְנִבְנְתָה֙

H1129

and to build

to build (literally and figuratively)

#19

רְח֣וֹב

H7339

the street

a width, i.e., (concretely) avenue or area

#20

וְחָר֔וּץ

H2742

and the wall

properly, incised or (active) incisive; hence (as noun masculine or feminine) a trench (as dug), gold (as mined), a threshing-sledge (having sharp tee

#21

וּבְצ֖וֹק

H6695

even in troublous

a strait, i.e., (figuratively) distress

#22

הָעִתִּֽים׃

H6256

times

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

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Daniel. The concept of divine revelation 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 divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?
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?
How might the original audience's understanding of divine revelation differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?

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