Daniel 12:6
Daniel 12:6 in Multiple Translations
One of them said to the man dressed in linen, who was above the waters of the river, “How long until the fulfillment of these wonders?”
And one said to the man clothed in linen, which was upon the waters of the river, How long shall it be to the end of these wonders?
And one said to the man clothed in linen, who was above the waters of the river, How long shall it be to the end of these wonders?
And I said to the man clothed in linen, who was over the waters of the river, How long will it be to the end of these wonders?
One of them asked the man dressed in linen who was above the river's waters, “How long before these outrageous things come to an end?”
And one saide vnto the man clothed in linen, which was vpon ye waters of the riuer, When shalbe the ende of these wonders?
and he saith to the one clothed in linen, who [is] upon the waters of the flood, 'Till when [is] the end of these wonders?'
One said to the man clothed in linen, who was above the waters of the river, “How long will it be to the end of these wonders?”
And one said to the man clothed in linen, who was upon the waters of the river, How long shall it be to the end of these wonders?
And I said to the man that was clothed In linen, that stood upon the waters of the river: How long shall it be to the end of these wonders?
One of them called to the other one, who was wearing linen/white clothes, who was now standing further up (OR, above) the river, “How long will it be until these amazing/frightening events end?”
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Daniel 12:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יֹּ֗אמֶר
לָ/אִישׁ֙
לְב֣וּשׁ
הַ/בַּדִּ֔ים
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
מִ/מַּ֖עַל
לְ/מֵימֵ֣י
הַ/יְאֹ֑ר
עַד
מָתַ֖י
קֵ֥ץ
הַ/פְּלָאֽוֹת
וַ/יֹּ֗אמֶר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
לָ/אִישׁ֙
ʼîysh
H376
man
Prep | N-ms
לְב֣וּשׁ
lâbash
H3847
to clothe
V-Qal-Inf-c
הַ/בַּדִּ֔ים
bad
H906
linen
Art | N-mp
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
מִ/מַּ֖עַל
maʻal
H4605
above
Prep | Adv
לְ/מֵימֵ֣י
mayim
H4325
Water (Gate)
Prep | N-mp
הַ/יְאֹ֑ר
yᵉʼôr
H2975
stream
Art | N-ms
עַד
ʻad
H5704
till
Prep
מָתַ֖י
mâthay
H4970
how
Part
קֵ֥ץ
qêts
H7093
end
N-ms
הַ/פְּלָאֽוֹת
peleʼ
H6382
wonder
Art | N-mp
Hebrew Word Study
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Hebrew Word Reference — Daniel 12:6
וַ/יֹּ֗אמֶר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
לָ/אִישׁ֙
ʼîysh
H376
"man"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for man, referring to a male person or individual, is used in the Bible to describe humans in contrast to God or animals, as seen in Genesis and Psalms. It can also mean husband or servant. In the KJV, it is translated as man or male.
Definition: : man 1) man 1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female) 1b) husband 1c) human being, person (in contrast to God) 1d) servant 1e) mankind 1f) champion 1g) great man 2) whosoever 3) each (adjective)
Usage: Occurs in 1851 OT verses. KJV: also, another, any (man), a certain, [phrase] champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), [phrase] none, one, people, person, [phrase] steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare H802 (אִשָּׁה). See also: Genesis 2:23; Genesis 42:25; Exodus 32:23.
לְב֣וּשׁ
lâbash
H3847
"to clothe"
V-Qal-Inf-c
To clothe means to wrap something around or put on a garment. In the Bible, it can be used literally or figuratively, as in putting on clothes or being clothed with a certain attitude.
Definition: 1) to dress, wear, clothe, put on clothing, be clothed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to put on clothes, be clothed, wear 1a2) to put on, be clothed with (fig.) 1b) (Pual) to be fully clothed 1c) (Hiphil) to clothe, array with, dress Aramaic equivalent: le.vash (לְבֵשׁ "to clothe" H3848)
Usage: Occurs in 102 OT verses. KJV: (in) apparel, arm, array (self), clothe (self), come upon, put (on, upon), wear. See also: Genesis 3:21; Job 27:17; Psalms 35:26.
הַ/בַּדִּ֔ים
bad
H906
"linen"
Art | N-mp
The Hebrew word 'bad' can also refer to linen, a type of fabric made from flax, or a garment made from it, as seen in the Bible's descriptions of priestly clothing.
Definition: linen, white linen
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: linen. See also: Exodus 28:42; 1 Chronicles 15:27; Daniel 12:7.
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
מִ/מַּ֖עַל
maʻal
H4605
"above"
Prep | Adv
Means above or higher, used to describe something's location or position. In the Bible, it appears in passages like Genesis 1:7, where God separates the waters above from the waters below. This word helps us understand God's creation.
Definition: subst 1) higher part, upper part adv 1a) above prep 1b) on the top of, above, on higher ground than with locative 1c) upwards, higher, above
Usage: Occurs in 134 OT verses. KJV: above, exceeding(-ly), forward, on ([idiom] very) high, over, up(-on, -ward), very. See also: Genesis 6:16; 1 Samuel 30:25; Psalms 74:5.
לְ/מֵימֵ֣י
mayim
H4325
"Water (Gate)"
Prep | N-mp
This word means water, referring to a liquid or a source of refreshment. It appears in the Bible as a literal and figurative term, including references to wasting or urine. The word is used in various contexts, such as in Genesis and Leviticus.
Definition: This name means water, refreshment
Usage: Occurs in 525 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] piss, wasting, water(-ing, (-course, -flood, -spring)). See also: Genesis 1:2; Leviticus 14:9; Joshua 18:15.
הַ/יְאֹ֑ר
yᵉʼôr
H2975
"stream"
Art | N-ms
A stream or river, like the Nile, is what this word refers to. It can also mean a canal, watercourse, or even a mining shaft, emphasizing the flow of water.
Definition: 1) river, stream, canal, Nile, Nile-canal 1a) stream, river (Nile) 1b) Nile-arms, Nile-canals 1c) watercourses 1d) shafts (mining) 1e) river (in general)
Usage: Occurs in 48 OT verses. KJV: brook, flood, river, stream. See also: Genesis 41:1; Psalms 78:44; Isaiah 7:18.
עַד
ʻad
H5704
"till"
Prep
This Hebrew word means until or as far as, describing a point in time or space. It's used in the Bible to set boundaries or limits, like in Exodus when describing the Israelites' journey.
Definition: prep 1) as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as 1a) of space 1a1) as far as, up to, even to 1b) in combination 1b1) from...as far as, both...and (with 'min' -from) 1c) of time 1c1) even to, until, unto, till, during, end 1d) of degree 1d1) even to, to the degree of, even like conj 2) until, while, to the point that, so that even Aramaic equivalent: ad (עַד "till" H5705)
Usage: Occurs in 1128 OT verses. KJV: against, and, as, at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as), (hither-) to, [phrase] how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that, till, toward, until, when, while, ([phrase] as) yet. See also: Genesis 3:19; Exodus 32:20; Numbers 23:24.
מָתַ֖י
mâthay
H4970
"how"
Part
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means 'when' or 'how long', often used to ask about time or duration, like in Genesis when asking how long a task will take.
Definition: 1) when? 1a) with prep 1a1) against when?, until when?, how long?, after how long?
Usage: Occurs in 40 OT verses. KJV: long, when. See also: Genesis 30:30; Psalms 101:2; Psalms 6:4.
קֵ֥ץ
qêts
H7093
"end"
N-ms
The end refers to the extremity or conclusion of something, whether in time or space. It can also mean after or at the border of something, as in the utmost end of a process.
Definition: 1) end 1a) end, at the end of (of time) 1b) end (of space)
Usage: Occurs in 62 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] after, (utmost) border, end, (in-) finite, [idiom] process. See also: Genesis 4:3; Isaiah 23:15; Psalms 39:5.
הַ/פְּלָאֽוֹת
peleʼ
H6382
"wonder"
Art | N-mp
This Hebrew word refers to a wonder or miracle, often describing God's acts. It appears in the Bible to describe amazing events, like in the book of Exodus. The KJV translates it as 'marvelous thing' or 'wonder'.
Definition: 1) wonder, marvel 1a) wonder (extraordinary, hard to understand thing) 1b) wonder (of God's acts of judgment and redemption)
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: marvellous thing, wonder(-ful, -fully). See also: Exodus 15:11; Psalms 89:6; Psalms 77:12.
Study Notes — Daniel 12:6
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- Context
- Cross References
- Daniel 12:6 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Daniel 12:6
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 12:6
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 12:6
- Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 12:6
- Ellicott's Commentary on Daniel 12:6
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Daniel 12:6
- Cambridge Bible on Daniel 12:6
- Barnes' Notes on Daniel 12:6
- Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 12:6
- Sermons on Daniel 12:6
Context — The End Times
4But you, Daniel, shut up these words and seal the book until the time of the end. Many will roam to and fro, and knowledge will increase.”
5Then I, Daniel, looked and saw two others standing there, one on this bank of the river and one on the opposite bank.
6One of them said to the man dressed in linen, who was above the waters of the river, “How long until the fulfillment of these wonders?”
7And the man dressed in linen, who was above the waters of the river, raised his right hand and his left hand toward heaven, and I heard him swear by Him who lives forever, saying, “It will be for a time, and times, and half a time. When the power of the holy people has finally been shattered, all these things will be completed.” 8I heard, but I did not understand. So I asked, “My lord, what will be the outcome of these things?”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Daniel 8:13 | Then I heard a holy one speaking, and another holy one said to him, “How long until the fulfillment of the vision of the daily sacrifice, the rebellion that causes desolation, and the surrender of the sanctuary and of the host to be trampled?” |
| 2 | Ezekiel 9:2 | And I saw six men coming from the direction of the Upper Gate, which faces north, each with a weapon of slaughter in his hand. With them was another man clothed in linen who had a writing kit at his side. And they came in and stood beside the bronze altar. |
| 3 | Zechariah 1:12–13 | Then the angel of the LORD said, “How long, O LORD of Hosts, will You withhold mercy from Jerusalem and the cities of Judah, with which You have been angry these seventy years?” So the LORD spoke kind and comforting words to the angel who was speaking with me. |
| 4 | Daniel 8:16 | And I heard the voice of a man calling from between the banks of the Ulai: “Gabriel, explain the vision to this man.” |
| 5 | Daniel 10:5–6 | I lifted up my eyes, and behold, there was a certain man dressed in linen, with a belt of fine gold from Uphaz around his waist. His body was like beryl, his face like the brilliance of lightning, his eyes like flaming torches, his arms and legs like the gleam of polished bronze, and his voice like the sound of a multitude. |
| 6 | Revelation 15:6 | And out of the temple came the seven angels with the seven plagues, dressed in clean and bright linen and girded with golden sashes around their chests. |
| 7 | Ephesians 3:10 | His purpose was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms, |
| 8 | Psalms 74:9 | There are no signs for us to see. There is no longer any prophet. And none of us knows how long this will last. |
| 9 | Revelation 6:10 | And they cried out in a loud voice, “How long, O Lord, holy and true, until You avenge our blood and judge those who dwell upon the earth?” |
| 10 | Revelation 10:2–5 | He held in his hand a small scroll, which lay open. He placed his right foot on the sea and his left foot on the land. Then he cried out in a loud voice like the roar of a lion. And when he cried out, the seven thunders sounded their voices. When the seven thunders had spoken, I was about to put it in writing. But I heard a voice from heaven saying, “Seal up what the seven thunders have said, and do not write it down.” Then the angel I had seen standing on the sea and on the land lifted up his right hand to heaven. |
Daniel 12:6 Summary
In Daniel 12:6, one of the men standing by the river asks the man dressed in linen, who is above the waters, 'How long until the fulfillment of these wonders?' This question shows that the man is eager to see God's plans come to pass, just like we often are in our own lives, as seen in Psalm 13:1-2. The man dressed in linen is a powerful figure who has authority over all things, and his response will reveal more about God's timing and purposes, as seen in Ecclesiastes 3:1-8. As we wait for God's wonders to be fulfilled in our own lives, we can trust in his sovereignty and goodness, just like Daniel did, as encouraged in Jeremiah 29:11.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the man dressed in linen in Daniel 12:6?
The man dressed in linen is likely an angelic being, possibly a representation of Jesus Christ, as seen in Daniel 10:5-6, where a similar figure appears to Daniel. This being is above the waters of the river, symbolizing his authority and power over all creation, as seen in Psalm 93:4.
What are the wonders being referred to in Daniel 12:6?
The wonders being referred to are the visions and prophecies revealed to Daniel in the preceding chapters, including the rise and fall of empires and the ultimate triumph of God's people, as seen in Daniel 11:1-12:4. These wonders are a manifestation of God's sovereignty and power, as declared in Isaiah 46:10.
Why does the questioner ask about the fulfillment of these wonders?
The questioner asks about the fulfillment of these wonders because they are eager to understand when God's plans will come to pass, as seen in Habakkuk 2:3, where the prophet asks about the timing of God's judgment. This question reflects a desire to see God's justice and righteousness prevail in the world, as expressed in Psalm 37:7-9.
How does this verse relate to the overall message of the book of Daniel?
This verse is part of the larger narrative of Daniel, which emphasizes God's sovereignty over human history and the ultimate triumph of his people, as seen in Daniel 2:44 and 7:14. The question about the fulfillment of wonders serves as a reminder that God's plans are unfolding according to his timeline, as stated in Acts 1:7.
Reflection Questions
- What are the 'wonders' in my life that I am waiting to see fulfilled, and how can I trust in God's timing, as seen in Psalm 27:14?
- How can I, like the questioner in Daniel 12:6, seek to understand God's plans and purposes, as encouraged in Proverbs 2:1-6?
- What are the 'waters of the river' in my life that I need to trust God to be above, and how can I surrender to his authority, as seen in Matthew 14:22-33?
- In what ways can I, like Daniel, be a faithful witness to the wonders of God's work in my life, as seen in Daniel 3:17-18?
- How can I cultivate a sense of anticipation and expectation for the fulfillment of God's wonders in my life, as expressed in Romans 8:18-25?
Gill's Exposition on Daniel 12:6
And one said to the man clothed with linen,.... One of the angels on one side of the bank of the river spoke to Christ, who appeared in a human form, as a presage of his future incarnation; and as
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 12:6
And one said to the man clothed in linen, which was upon the waters of the river, How long shall it be to the end of these wonders? And one - namely, of the two (Daniel 12:5).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 12:6
To the man clothed in linen; to Michael, ; Christ, who seemed to stand between the banks, i.e. in the air above the waters, or upon them, ; upon many people, say some, . How long shall it be to the end of these wonders? the angels themselves inquire into these things, for they do not know all, yea, they are ignorant of many things, .
Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 12:6
Daniel 12:6 And [one] said to the man clothed in linen, which [was] upon the waters of the river, How long [shall it be to] the end of these wonders?Ver. 6. And one said,] i.e., An angel inquisitive about the affairs of the Church, for Daniel’ s further information. To the man clothed in linen.] Of whom see Daniel 10:5. Which was upon the waters.] See Daniel 8:16. How long shall it be to the end of these wonders?] i.e., The forementioned mysteries, viz., concerning the saints’ sufferings, the end of the world, the coming of Christ, the resurrection of the dead, life and death everlasting.
Ellicott's Commentary on Daniel 12:6
(6) And one said.—The speaker is evidently one of the persons just mentioned, but the LXX. and St. Jerome suppose Daniel to address the man clothed in white linen, who is obviously the same person who has already spoken (Daniel 10:5, &c.). The position which he occupies is striking. He appears “upon” or (see margin) from above, i.e., hovering over the waters of the Tigris. If, as is frequently the case in the symbolical language of Scripture (see Isaiah 8:6-7, Psalms 93:4), waters or streams are the emblems of nationalities, the Hiddekel will represent the Persian Empire, in the third year of which Daniel had this vision, and the position of the person implies his power to protect his people from all the assaults of the Persians. But at the same time, the remarkable word used for “river” recalls the Nile, and seems to be employed for the purpose of assuring the readers of the book that “He who smote the waters of the Nile” will restrain all earthly powers which war against His people. How long . . . end.—The end is that which has been frequently spoken of (Daniel 11:40 to Daniel 12:3). The question asks, “How long will the end of these wonders continue? The end always appears to be at hand, yet it never comes. How long will this continue?”
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Daniel 12:6
Verse 6. The man clothed in linen] Gabriel, in a human form. Thus he is represented, Daniel 10:5.
Cambridge Bible on Daniel 12:6
6. And one] i.e. one of the angels just mentioned, whom Daniel hears speaking (cf. Daniel 8:13). the man clothed in linen] The glorious figure described more fully in Daniel 10:5-6. upon] above, i.e. hovering in the air, above the stream; cf. Daniel 8:16. the wonders] or extraordinary things, viz. the extraordinary trials and sufferings described in Daniel 11:31-36 (cf. the same expression, with regard to the deeds, or words, of Antiochus, in Daniel 8:24 and Daniel 11:36).
Barnes' Notes on Daniel 12:6
And one said - One of these angels. It would seem that, though before unseen by Daniel, they had been present, and had listened with deep interest to the communication respecting the future which the angel had made to him.
Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 12:6
5, 6. In addition to Gabriel and Michael, whom Daniel has already seen, two “other angels” now appear to confirm the oath about to be made (Daniel 12:7; compare Deuteronomy 19:15).
Sermons on Daniel 12:6
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The End of Time by Chuck Smith | This sermon delves into the prophecies of the end times as outlined in the book of Daniel and other biblical passages. It discusses the events leading up to the establishment of Go |
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Daniel 12:6 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith discusses the prophetic insights given by God regarding the end times, emphasizing that despite skepticism from some, an end is indeed coming. He highlights the signs o |
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(Daniel) Antiochus and Antichrist by David Guzik | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the vision of Daniel in chapter 8 of the Bible. The vision reveals the rise and fall of four world empires: Babylon, Medo-Persia, Greece, and |
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Marked Men #2 by Gareth Evans | In this sermon, the speaker shares two powerful stories that illustrate the brokenness and suffering in the world. The first story is about a missionary in Haiti who brings doctors |
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The Man in the Glory by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the significance of the 'Man in the Glory,' illustrating how the Spirit of God governs and transforms believers to reflect Christ's image. He draws para |
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Words for Discouraged Workers by A.B. Simpson | A.B. Simpson delivers a powerful sermon titled 'Words for Discouraged Workers,' drawing from the prophetic messages of Zechariah to encourage those rebuilding the temple in Jerusal |
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Fighting for the Peak by Charles Anderson | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the concept of fairness and the challenges of preaching the word of God. The speaker shares a personal anecdote about his sons secretly reco |