Daniel 9:26

Authorized King James Version

And after threescore and two weeks shall Messiah be cut off, but not for himself: and the people of the prince that shall come shall destroy the city and the sanctuary; and the end thereof shall be with a flood, and unto the end of the war desolations are determined.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְאַחֲרֵ֤י

H310

And after

properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)

הַשָּׁבֻעִים֙

H7620

weeks

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

שִׁשִּׁ֣ים

H8346

threescore

sixty

וּשְׁנַ֔יִם

H8147

and two

two; also (as ordinal) twofold

יִכָּרֵ֥ת

H3772

be cut off

to cut (off, down or asunder); by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant (i.e., make an alliance or bargain, originally by cutt

מָשִׁ֖יחַ

H4899

shall Messiah

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

וְאֵ֣ין

H369

a nonentity; generally used as a negative particle

ל֑וֹ

וְהָעִ֨יר

H5892

the city

a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)

#10

וְהַקֹּ֜דֶשׁ

H6944

and the sanctuary

a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity

#11

יַ֠שְׁחִית

H7843

shall destroy

to decay, i.e., (causatively) ruin (literally or figuratively)

#12

עַ֣ם

H5971

but not for himself and the people

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

#13

נָגִ֤יד

H5057

of the prince

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

#14

הַבָּא֙

H935

that shall come

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

#15

קֵ֣ץ

H7093

and the end

an extremity; adverbially (with prepositional prefix) after

#16

בַשֶּׁ֔טֶף

H7858

thereof shall be with a flood

a deluge (literally or figuratively)

#17

וְעַד֙

H5704

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

#18

קֵ֣ץ

H7093

and the end

an extremity; adverbially (with prepositional prefix) after

#19

מִלְחָמָ֔ה

H4421

of the war

a battle (i.e., the engagement); generally, war (i.e., war-fare)

#20

נֶחֱרֶ֖צֶת

H2782

are determined

properly, to point sharply, i.e., (literally) to wound; figuratively, to be alert, to decide

#21

שֹׁמֵמֽוֹת׃

H8074

desolations

to stun (or intransitively, grow numb), i.e., devastate or (figuratively) stupefy (both usually in a passive sense)

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.

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?
In what ways does understanding covenant community in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
How does this verse's literary context within Daniel chapter 9 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?

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