DAN 7:25 Interlinear View

1. Hebrew word
2. Hebrew lemma
3. OET-LV words
4. OET-RV words
5. Strongs
6. Role/Morphology
7. Gloss
8. CAPS codes
9. OET tags
10. OET word #
1. וּ,מִלִּין
2. 516484,516485
3. And words/messages
4. -
5. 4406
6. SO-C,Ncfpa
7. and,words
8. S
9. Y-555; TProphecies_of_Daniel
10. 361137
1. לְ,צַד
2. 516486,516487
3. to the side of
4. against
5. 6655
6. S-R,Ncmsc
7. to,the_side_of
8. -
9. Y-555; TProphecies_of_Daniel
10. 361138
1. עלי,א
2. 516488,516489
3. the Most High
4. -
5. 5943
6. -Aamsd,Td
7. of,the_Most_High
8. -
9. Y-555; TProphecies_of_Daniel
10. 361139
2. 516490
3. -
4. -
6. -
8. -
9. -
10. 361140
1. יְמַלִּל
2. 516491
3. he will speak
4. speak
5. 4449
6. S-Vpi3ms
7. he_will_speak
8. -
9. Y-555; TProphecies_of_Daniel
10. 361141
1. וּ,לְ,קַדִּישֵׁי
2. 516492,516493,516494
3. and DOM the holy ones of
4. -
5. 6922
6. V-C,R,Aampc
7. and_DOM,the_holy,[ones]_of
8. -
9. Y-555; TProphecies_of_Daniel
10. 361142
1. עֶלְיוֹנִין
2. 516495
3. the Most High
4. -
5. 5946
6. S-Aampa
7. the_Most_High
8. -
9. Y-555; TProphecies_of_Daniel
10. 361143
1. יְבַלֵּא
2. 516496
3. he will wear out
4. -
5. 1080
6. S-Vpi3ms
7. he_will_wear_out
8. -
9. Y-555; TProphecies_of_Daniel
10. 361144
1. וְ,יִסְבַּר
2. 516497,516498
3. and he will think
4. -
5. 5452
6. V-C,Vqi3ms
7. and,he_will_think
8. -
9. Y-555; TProphecies_of_Daniel
10. 361145
1. לְ,הַשְׁנָיָה
2. 516499,516500
3. to change
4. change
5. 8133
6. SV-R,Vhc
7. to,change
8. -
9. Y-555; TProphecies_of_Daniel
10. 361146
1. זִמְנִין
2. 516501
3. appointed times
4. -
5. 2166
6. SV-Ncmpa
7. appointed_times
8. -
9. Y-555; TProphecies_of_Daniel
10. 361147
1. וְ,דָת
2. 516502,516503
3. and law
4. -
5. 1882
6. O-C,Ncfsa
7. and,law
8. -
9. Y-555; TProphecies_of_Daniel
10. 361148
1. וְ,יִתְיַהֲבוּן
2. 516504,516505
3. and they will be given
4. -
5. 3052
6. O-C,Vui3mp
7. and,they_will_be_given
8. -
9. Y-555; TProphecies_of_Daniel
10. 361149
1. בִּ,ידֵ,הּ
2. 516506,516507,516508
3. in hand of his
4. -
5. 3028
6. SV-R,Ncfsc,Sp3ms
7. in,hand_of,his
8. -
9. Y-555; TProphecies_of_Daniel
10. 361150
1. עַד
2. 516509
3. until
4. -
5. 5705
6. S-R
7. until
8. -
9. Y-555; TProphecies_of_Daniel
10. 361151
2. 516510
3. -
4. -
6. -x-maqqef
8. -
9. -
10. 361152
1. עִדָּן
2. 516511
3. a time
4. -
5. 5732
6. S-Ncmsa
7. a_time
8. -
9. Y-555; TProphecies_of_Daniel
10. 361153
1. וְ,עִדָּנִין
2. 516512,516513
3. and times
4. -
5. 5732
6. S-C,Ncmpa
7. and,times
8. -
9. Y-555; TProphecies_of_Daniel
10. 361154
1. וּ,פְלַג
2. 516514,516515
3. and half of
4. -
5. 6387
6. S-C,Ncmsc
7. and,half_of
8. -
9. Y-555; TProphecies_of_Daniel
10. 361155
1. עִדָּן
2. 516516
3. a time
4. -
5. 5732
6. S-Ncmsa
7. a_time
8. -
9. Y-555; TProphecies_of_Daniel
10. 361156
2. 516517
3. -
4. -
6. -x-sof-pasuq
8. -
9. -
10. 361157

7:25 OSHB variant note: עלי/א: (x-qere) ’עִלָּאָ/ה֙’: lemma_5943 n_1.1.0 morph_AAamsd/Td id_27r2p עִלָּאָ/ה֙

SIL Open Translator’s Notes:

Section 7:1–28 Daniel dreamed about four beasts

Daniel had a vision of four beasts on earth and of God on his throne in heaven. One of the heavenly beings explained to Daniel that the four beasts represented four earthly kingdoms.

Paragraph 7:23–25

The servant of God explained to Daniel the symbolism of the fourth kingdom and its horns.

7:25a

He will speak out against the Most High

He will speak evil of the Most High God
He will insult/blaspheme God Most High

He will speak out against the Most High: The Aramaic phrase that the BSB translates as speak out against is more literally “he will speak words against the Most High.” It indicates that the ruler will say bad things, lies, about God. Here are some other ways to translate this:

This king will speak evil of God Most High (CEV)

This king will blaspheme the Most High God.

7:25b

and oppress the saints of the Most High,

and will persecute his holy people.
and will harass/attack those people who belong to him

and oppress the saints of the Most High: The Aramaic word that the BSB translates as oppress means to “wear out.” Here it can mean to wear down, harass, or persecute. See also Revelation 13:7. Other ways to translate this include:

He will harass the holy ones of the Most High continually (NET)

and he will be cruel to God’s chosen ones (CEV)

and he will hurt and kill God’s holy people (NCV)

7:25c

intending to change the appointed times and laws;

He will want/plan to change the religious festivals and the laws.
He will attempt to alter their religious calendar and their laws.

intending to change the appointed times and laws: The Aramaic text says “he will think to change appointed times and law.” This probably indicates that the king will want to change the established feasts/festivals and the religious laws. He will make an attempt to do this. The text does not indicate if he will succeed, and it is best not to make this explicit. Here are some other ways to translate this:

and plan to change the appointed times and laws (GW)

He will try to change their sacred festivals and laws (NLT)

the appointed times and laws: The Aramaic word that the BSB translates as the appointed times refers to the Jewish feasts and festivals. These took place according to the Jewish calendar and were established in accordance with Jewish law. In some languages it may be more natural to reverse the order of the two phrases and say:

their religious laws and festivals (GNT)

God’s Law and the sacred seasons (CEV)

7:25d

and the saints will be given into his hand for a time, and times, and half a time.

The holy people will be under his power for a time, two times, and half of a time.
For three and a half periods of time, he will have power over the people who belong to God.

and the saints will be given into his hand for a time, and times, and half a time: This verse part indicates both that God would allow the evil king to get power over the holy people, and that the king would use this power for a certain set time. In some languages it may be necessary to translate this using two verbs. For example:

and God’s people will be delivered into his power and he will rule/domineer over them for a time, times, and half a time

and the saints will be given into his hand: The Aramaic text that the BSB translates as the saints will be given into his hand is literally “they will be given into his hand.” This is an idiom that here indicates that this evil king will be given power over God’s holy people. God will allow him to oppress and persecute them. See how you translated this idiom in 1:2a and in other books such as Mark 9:31, Deuteronomy 3:2 and Joshua 8:1. Here are some ways to translate it in this context:

Using a passive verb. For example:
and they shall be given into his power (NRSV)
The holy people will be handed over to him (GW)
Using an active verb. For example:
The holy people that belong to God will be in that king’s power (NCV)
God’s people will be/suffer under the control of that king
He will have/exercise power over the holy people

for a time, and times, and half a time: The phrase for a time, and times, and half a time indicates that the king would hold power over God’s people for a certain and limited period of time. Some scholars believe that it means three and a half years (see the GNT and CEV footnote). See also 4:16c and Revelation 12:14c. Translate it here as you did there.

uW Translation Notes:

Note 1 topic: figures-of-speech / explicit

וּ⁠מִלִּ֗ין לְ⁠צַ֤ד עלי⁠א יְמַלִּ֔ל

and,words to,the_side_of of,the_Most_High speak

The implication is that these words against the Most High are defiant and insulting. You could include this information if that would be helpful to your readers. Alternate translation: [And he will speak arrogant insults against the Most High]

Note 2 topic: translate-plural

The first instance of the Most High is singular, while the second instance is plural.This is an Aramaic plural of excellence. It does not mean that there is more than one God, but that the one true God is supremely glorious and powerful. If your language can use its plural form for intensification, not just for number, it would be appropriate to use it here. Other languages may have other ways to show this intensification. Alternate translation: [the Most High … the Almighty God]

Note 3 topic: figures-of-speech / metaphor

וּ⁠לְ⁠קַדִּישֵׁ֥י עֶלְיוֹנִ֖ין יְבַלֵּ֑א

and_DOM,the_holy,[ones]_of most_high wear_out

Here the attendant is speaking as if oppressing God’s holy people relentlessly were to wear out a garment until it fell apart. Your language may have a comparable expression that you can use in your translation, or you could state the meaning plainly. Alternate translation: [and he will continually afflict the holy people of the Most High until they are exhausted]

Note 4 topic: figures-of-speech / explicit

לְ⁠הַשְׁנָיָה֙ זִמְנִ֣ין וְ⁠דָ֔ת

to,change times and,law

The implication is that the times are the festivals that God appointed for his people and that the law is the law that God gave them. You could include this information if that would be helpful to your readers. Alternate translation: [to change the appointed festivals and the law that God gave his people]

Note 5 topic: figures-of-speech / activepassive

וְ⁠יִתְיַהֲב֣וּן בִּ⁠ידֵ֔⁠הּ

and,they_will_be_given in,hand_of,his

The expression will be given is a passive verbal form. If it would be unnatural to use that form, you could express the idea in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: [And God will put the times and the law into his hand]

Note 6 topic: writing-pronouns

וְ⁠יִתְיַהֲב֣וּן בִּ⁠ידֵ֔⁠הּ

and,they_will_be_given in,hand_of,his

The pronoun they refers to the saints of the Most High, not to the times and the law. It may be helpful to clarify this for your readers. Alternate translation: [And the saints will be given]

Note 7 topic: figures-of-speech / metonymy

וְ⁠יִתְיַהֲב֣וּן בִּ⁠ידֵ֔⁠הּ

and,they_will_be_given in,hand_of,his

Here, his hand represents the power and control of this king. If it would be helpful in your language, you could use an equivalent expression or plain language. Alternate translation: [And they will be given over to his power]

Note 8 topic: figures-of-speech / idiom

עַד עִדָּ֥ן וְ⁠עִדָּנִ֖ין וּ⁠פְלַ֥ג עִדָּֽן

until time and,times and,half_of time

The attendant is using a time and times and half of a time as a common expression of the culture to mean “a limited period that God has determined.” If this phrase does not have that meaning for your readers, you could use a comparable expression from your language that does have that meaning, or you could state the meaning plainly. Alternate translation: [for a limited period that God has determined]

OET-LV English word order (‘Reverse’ interlinear)

1. OET-LV words
2. OET-RV words
3. Strongs
4. Hebrew word
5. Hebrew lemma
6. Role/Morphology
7. Gloss
8. CAPS codes
9. OET tags
10. OET word #
1. And words/messages
2. -
3. 1987,4118
4. A
5. 516484,516485
6. SO-C,Ncfpa
8. S
9. Y-555; TProphecies_of_Daniel
10. 361137
1. to the side of
2. against
3. 3705,6598
4. A
5. 516486,516487
6. S-R,Ncmsc
8. -
9. Y-555; TProphecies_of_Daniel
10. 361138
1. the Most High
2. -
4. AK
5. 516488,516489
6. -Aamsd,Td
8. -
9. Y-555; TProphecies_of_Daniel
10. 361139
1. he will speak
2. speak
3. 5679,1819
4. A
5. 516491
6. S-Vpi3ms
8. -
9. Y-555; TProphecies_of_Daniel
10. 361141
1. and DOM the holy ones of
2. -
3. 3935
4. A
5. 516492,516493,516494
6. V-C,R,Aampc
8. -
9. Y-555; TProphecies_of_Daniel
10. 361142
1. the Most High
2. -
3. 1987,3705,6886
4. A
5. 516495
6. S-Aampa
8. -
9. Y-555; TProphecies_of_Daniel
10. 361143
1. he will wear out
2. -
3. 5767
4. A
5. 516496
6. S-Vpi3ms
8. -
9. Y-555; TProphecies_of_Daniel
10. 361144
1. and he will think
2. -
3. 1295
4. A
5. 516497,516498
6. V-C,Vqi3ms
8. -
9. Y-555; TProphecies_of_Daniel
10. 361145
1. to change
2. change
3. 1987,5303
4. A
5. 516499,516500
6. SV-R,Vhc
8. -
9. Y-555; TProphecies_of_Daniel
10. 361146
1. appointed times
2. -
3. 3705,7984
4. A
5. 516501
6. SV-Ncmpa
8. -
9. Y-555; TProphecies_of_Daniel
10. 361147
1. and law
2. -
3. 2014
4. A
5. 516502,516503
6. O-C,Ncfsa
8. -
9. Y-555; TProphecies_of_Daniel
10. 361148
1. and they will be given
2. -
3. 1987,1776
4. A
5. 516504,516505
6. O-C,Vui3mp
8. -
9. Y-555; TProphecies_of_Daniel
10. 361149
1. in hand of his
2. -
3. 1987,2896
4. A
5. 516506,516507,516508
6. SV-R,Ncfsc,Sp3ms
8. -
9. Y-555; TProphecies_of_Daniel
10. 361150
1. until
2. -
3. 846,3119,1978
4. A
5. 516509
6. S-R
8. -
9. Y-555; TProphecies_of_Daniel
10. 361151
1. a time
2. -
3. 5798
4. A
5. 516511
6. S-Ncmsa
8. -
9. Y-555; TProphecies_of_Daniel
10. 361153
1. and times
2. -
3. 5650
4. A
5. 516512,516513
6. S-C,Ncmpa
8. -
9. Y-555; TProphecies_of_Daniel
10. 361154
1. and half of
2. -
3. 1987,5650
4. A
5. 516514,516515
6. S-C,Ncmsc
8. -
9. Y-555; TProphecies_of_Daniel
10. 361155
1. a time
2. -
3. 1987,6144
4. A
5. 516516
6. S-Ncmsa
8. -
9. Y-555; TProphecies_of_Daniel
10. 361156

7:25 OSHB variant note: עלי/א: (x-qere) ’עִלָּאָ/ה֙’: lemma_5943 n_1.1.0 morph_AAamsd/Td id_27r2p עִלָּאָ/ה֙

Note: The OET-RV is still only a first draft, and so far only a few words have been (mostly automatically) matched to the Hebrew or Greek words that they’re translated from.

Acknowledgements: The Hebrew text, lemmas, and morphology are all thanks to the OSHB and some of the glosses are from Macula Hebrew.

OET interlinear DAN 7:25

Hebrew word order

Section 7:1–28 Daniel dreamed about four beasts

Paragraph 7:23–25

7:25a

7:25b

7:25c

7:25d

OET-LV English word order (‘Reverse’ interlinear)