Daniel 9:27
And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week: and in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease, and for the overspreading of abominations he shall make it desolate, even until the consummation, and that determined shall be poured upon the desolate.
Original Language Analysis
וְהִגְבִּ֥יר
And he shall confirm
H1396
וְהִגְבִּ֥יר
And he shall confirm
Strong's:
H1396
Word #:
1 of 20
to be strong; by implication, to prevail, act insolently
בְּרִ֛ית
the covenant
H1285
בְּרִ֛ית
the covenant
Strong's:
H1285
Word #:
2 of 20
a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh)
לָרַבִּ֖ים
with many
H7227
לָרַבִּ֖ים
with many
Strong's:
H7227
Word #:
3 of 20
abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
הַשָּׁב֜וּעַ
of the week
H7620
הַשָּׁב֜וּעַ
of the week
Strong's:
H7620
Word #:
4 of 20
literally, sevened, i.e., a week (specifically, of years)
הַשָּׁב֜וּעַ
of the week
H7620
הַשָּׁב֜וּעַ
of the week
Strong's:
H7620
Word #:
7 of 20
literally, sevened, i.e., a week (specifically, of years)
יַשְׁבִּ֣ית׀
to cease
H7673
יַשְׁבִּ֣ית׀
to cease
Strong's:
H7673
Word #:
8 of 20
to repose, i.e., desist from exertion; used in many implied relations (causative, figurative or specific)
זֶ֣בַח
he shall cause the sacrifice
H2077
זֶ֣בַח
he shall cause the sacrifice
Strong's:
H2077
Word #:
9 of 20
properly, a slaughter, i.e., the flesh of an animal; by implication, a sacrifice (the victim or the act)
וּמִנְחָ֗ה
and the oblation
H4503
וּמִנְחָ֗ה
and the oblation
Strong's:
H4503
Word #:
10 of 20
a donation; euphemistically, tribute; specifically a sacrificial offering (usually bloodless and voluntary)
וְעַ֨ל
H5921
וְעַ֨ל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
11 of 20
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
כְּנַ֤ף
and for the overspreading
H3671
כְּנַ֤ף
and for the overspreading
Strong's:
H3671
Word #:
12 of 20
an edge or extremity; specifically (of a bird or army) a wing, (of a garment or bedclothing) a flap, (of the earth) a quarter, (of a building) a pinna
שִׁקּוּצִים֙
of abominations
H8251
שִׁקּוּצִים֙
of abominations
Strong's:
H8251
Word #:
13 of 20
disgusting, i.e., filthy; especially idolatrous or (concretely) an idol
שֹׁמֵֽם׃
he shall make it desolate
H8074
שֹׁמֵֽם׃
he shall make it desolate
Strong's:
H8074
Word #:
14 of 20
to stun (or intransitively, grow numb), i.e., devastate or (figuratively) stupefy (both usually in a passive sense)
וְעַד
H5704
וְעַד
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)
כָּלָה֙
even until the consummation
H3617
כָּלָה֙
even until the consummation
Strong's:
H3617
Word #:
16 of 20
a completion; adverb, completely; also destruction
וְנֶ֣חֱרָצָ֔ה
and that determined
H2782
וְנֶ֣חֱרָצָ֔ה
and that determined
Strong's:
H2782
Word #:
17 of 20
properly, to point sharply, i.e., (literally) to wound; figuratively, to be alert, to decide
תִּתַּ֖ךְ
shall be poured
H5413
תִּתַּ֖ךְ
shall be poured
Strong's:
H5413
Word #:
18 of 20
to flow forth (literally or figuratively); by implication, to liquify
Cross References
Matthew 24:15When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, stand in the holy place, (whoso readeth, let him understand:)Luke 21:20And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that the desolation thereof is nigh.Daniel 12:11And 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.Mark 13:14But when ye shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing where it ought not, (let him that readeth understand,) then let them that be in Judaea flee to the mountains:Daniel 11:36And 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.Daniel 8:13Then I heard one saint speaking, and another saint said unto that certain saint which spake, How long shall be the vision concerning the daily sacrifice, and the transgression of desolation, to give both the sanctuary and the host to be trodden under foot?Isaiah 55:3Incline your ear, and come unto me: hear, and your soul shall live; and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, even the sure mercies of David.
Historical Context
Christ's ministry lasted approximately 3.5 years, ending with crucifixion that rent the temple veil (Matthew 27:51), symbolizing the old covenant's end. Temple sacrifices continued until AD 70 when Romans destroyed the temple, permanently ending the sacrificial system. The new covenant predicted in Jeremiah 31:31-34 was inaugurated through Christ's blood (Luke 22:20). Hebrews extensively argues that Christ's once-for-all sacrifice supersedes and terminates the Levitical system. Whether this verse describes Christ's work or future Antichrist, it addresses the end of old covenant sacrifices.
Questions for Reflection
- How does Christ's death ending the sacrificial system demonstrate His sacrifice's sufficiency to atone for all sin?
- What does the prophecy's focus on covenant and sacrifice teach about redemption's central concern—right relationship with God through atonement?
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Analysis & Commentary
The final week contains disputed elements: 'And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week: and in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease.' Interpretation divides on 'he'—Messiah or Antichrist? Messianic view sees Christ confirming new covenant through His ministry (3.5 years) and apostles (3.5 years), with His death ending temple sacrifices' efficacy. Futurist view sees Antichrist making treaty with Israel, breaking it mid-week. Either way, the prophecy addresses covenant and sacrifice's end. Christ's death fulfilled and terminated old covenant sacrificial system (Hebrews 10:1-18).