Daniel 8:13

Daniel 8:13 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

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?”

King James Version KJV

¶ Then 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?

American Standard Version ASV

Then I heard a holy one speaking; and another holy one said unto that certain one who spake, How long shall be the vision concerning the continual burnt-offering, and the transgression that maketh desolate, to give both the sanctuary and the host to be trodden under foot?

Bible in Basic English BBE

Then there came to my ears the voice of a holy one talking; and another holy one said to that certain one who was talking, How long will the vision be while the regular burned offering is taken away, and the unclean thing causing fear is put up, and the holy place crushed under foot?

Free Bible Version FBV

Then I heard a holy one speaking, and another holy one asked the one who was speaking, “How long is this vision for—the removal of the continual service, the rebellion that causes devastation, the handing over of the sanctuary and the army of people to be trampled down?”

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Then I heard one of the Saints speaking, and one of the Saints spake vnto a certaine one, saying, Howe long shall endure the vision of the dayly sacrifice, and the iniquitie of the desolation to treade both the Sanctuarie and the armie vnder foote?

Young's Literal Translation YLT

'And I hear a certain holy one speaking, and a certain holy one saith to the wonderful numberer who is speaking: Till when [is] the vision of the continual [sacrifice], and of the transgression, an astonishment, to make both sanctuary and host a treading down?

World English Bible WEB

Then I heard a holy one speaking; and another holy one said to that certain one who spoke, “How long will the vision about the continual burnt offering, and the disobedience that makes desolate, to give both the sanctuary and the army to be trodden under foot be?”

Noah Webster Bible WBS

Then I heard one saint speaking, and another saint said to that certain saint who spoke, 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?

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And I heard one of the saints speaking, and one saint said to another, I know not to whom that was speaking: How long shall be the vision, concerning the continual sacrifice, and the sin of the desolation that is made: and the sanctuary, and the strength be trodden under foot?

Translation for Translators T4T

Then I heard two angels who were talking to each other. One of them asked, “How long will the things/events that were in this vision continue? How long will the man who rebels against God and causes the temple to be defiled be able to prevent priests from offering sacrifices? How long will he trample on the temple and on the armies of heaven?”

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Daniel 8:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וָ/אֶשְׁמְעָ֥/ה אֶֽחָד קָד֖וֹשׁ מְדַבֵּ֑ר וַ/יֹּאמֶר֩ אֶחָ֨ד קָד֜וֹשׁ לַ/פַּֽלְמוֹנִ֣י הַֽ/מְדַבֵּ֗ר עַד מָתַ֞י הֶ/חָז֤וֹן הַ/תָּמִיד֙ וְ/הַ/פֶּ֣שַׁע שֹׁמֵ֔ם תֵּ֛ת וְ/קֹ֥דֶשׁ וְ/צָבָ֖א מִרְמָֽס

וָ/אֶשְׁמְעָ֥/ה shâmaʻ H8085 to hear Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cs | Suff

אֶֽחָד ʼechâd H259 one Adj

קָד֖וֹשׁ qâdôwsh H6918 holy Adj

מְדַבֵּ֑ר dâbar H1696 to speak V-Piel

וַ/יֹּאמֶר֩ ʼâmar H559 to say Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms

אֶחָ֨ד ʼechâd H259 one Adj

קָד֜וֹשׁ qâdôwsh H6918 holy Adj

לַ/פַּֽלְמוֹנִ֣י palmôwnîy H6422 certain Prep | Pron

הַֽ/מְדַבֵּ֗ר dâbar H1696 to speak Art | V-Piel

עַד ʻad H5704 till Prep

מָתַ֞י mâthay H4970 how Part

הֶ/חָז֤וֹן châzôwn H2377 vision Art | N-ms

הַ/תָּמִיד֙ tâmîyd H8548 continually Art | N-ms

וְ/הַ/פֶּ֣שַׁע peshaʻ H6588 transgression Conj | Art | N-ms

שֹׁמֵ֔ם shâmêm H8074 be desolate V-Qal

תֵּ֛ת nâthan H5414 to give V-Qal-Inf-a

וְ/קֹ֥דֶשׁ qôdesh H6944 Holy Place Conj | N-ms

וְ/צָבָ֖א tsâbâʼ H6635 army Conj | N-cs

מִרְמָֽס mirmâç H4823 trampling N-ms

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Hebrew Word Reference — Daniel 8:13

וָ/אֶשְׁמְעָ֥/ה shâmaʻ H8085 "to hear" Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cs | Suff

To hear and listen is what this Hebrew word means, often implying attention and obedience. In Exodus and Deuteronomy, it is used when God speaks to the people, and they must listen and obey.

Definition: : hear v 1) to hear, listen to, obey 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to hear (perceive by ear) 1a2) to hear of or concerning 1a3) to hear (have power to hear) 1a4) to hear with attention or interest, listen to 1a5) to understand (language) 1a6) to hear (of judicial cases) 1a7) to listen, give heed 1a7a) to consent, agree 1a7b) to grant request 1a8) to listen to, yield to 1a9) to obey, be obedient 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be heard (of voice or sound) 1b2) to be heard of 1b3) to be regarded, be obeyed 1c) (Piel) to cause to hear, call to hear, summon 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to hear, tell, proclaim, utter a sound 1d2) to sound aloud (musical term) 1d3) to make proclamation, summon 1d4) to cause to be heard n m 2) sound

Usage: Occurs in 1072 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] attentively, call (gather) together, [idiom] carefully, [idiom] certainly, consent, consider, be content, declare, [idiom] diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make to) hear(-ken, tell), [idiom] indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be) obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish, regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, [idiom] surely, tell, understand, whosoever (heareth), witness. See also: Genesis 3:8; Exodus 32:18; Deuteronomy 27:9.

אֶֽחָד ʼechâd H259 "one" Adj

In the Bible, this Hebrew word means one or united, and is used to describe something that is single or unique. It is often translated as one, first, or alone. For example, in Genesis 1:5, God calls the light day and the darkness night, and separates them into one thing from another.

Definition: 1) one (number) 1a) one (number) 1b) each, every 1c) a certain 1d) an (indefinite article) 1e) only, once, once for all 1f) one...another, the one...the other, one after another, one by one 1g) first 1h) eleven (in combination), eleventh (ordinal)

Usage: Occurs in 739 OT verses. KJV: a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together, See also: Genesis 1:5; Exodus 36:26; Numbers 7:70.

קָד֖וֹשׁ qâdôwsh H6918 "holy" Adj

Holy means set apart or sacred, used to describe God, angels, and saints. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things or people dedicated to God's service, like the Temple in Jerusalem or the prophets who spoke on God's behalf.

Definition: : holy sacred, holy, Holy One, saint, set apart

Usage: Occurs in 108 OT verses. KJV: holy (One), saint. See also: Exodus 19:6; Psalms 89:19; Psalms 16:3.

מְדַבֵּ֑ר dâbar H1696 "to speak" V-Piel

To speak or communicate, like God speaking to Moses in Exodus or a king commanding his people. It can also mean to promise or warn someone.

Definition: : speak/tell/command 1) to speak, declare, converse, command, promise, warn, threaten, sing 1a) (Qal) to speak 1b) (Niphal) to speak with one another, talk 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to speak 1c2) to promise 1d) (Pual) to be spoken 1e) (Hithpael) to speak 1f) (Hiphil) to lead away, put to flight

Usage: Occurs in 1049 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, bid, command, commune, declare, destroy, give, name, promise, pronounce, rehearse, say, speak, be spokesman, subdue, talk, teach, tell, think, use (entreaties), utter, [idiom] well, [idiom] work. See also: Genesis 8:15; Exodus 12:25; Leviticus 23:9.

וַ/יֹּאמֶר֩ 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.

אֶחָ֨ד ʼechâd H259 "one" Adj

קָד֜וֹשׁ qâdôwsh H6918 "holy" Adj

Definition: : holy sacred, holy, Holy One, saint, set apart

Usage: Occurs in 108 OT verses. KJV: holy (One), saint. See also: Exodus 19:6; Psalms 89:19; Psalms 16:3.

לַ/פַּֽלְמוֹנִ֣י palmôwnîy H6422 "certain" Prep | Pron

This word refers to a certain person or someone, like a placeholder name, used in the Bible to describe an individual without giving their actual name, similar to saying someone or so-and-so.

Definition: a certain one Another spelling of pe.lo.ni (פְּלֹנִי "someone" H6423)

Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: certain. See also: Daniel 8:13.

הַֽ/מְדַבֵּ֗ר dâbar H1696 "to speak" Art | V-Piel

To speak or communicate, like God speaking to Moses in Exodus or a king commanding his people. It can also mean to promise or warn someone.

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.

מָתַ֞י 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.

הֶ/חָז֤וֹן châzôwn H2377 "vision" Art | N-ms

A vision or revelation from God, often received through dreams or prophecy. This word is used in the Bible to describe divine communication, like the visions received by prophets in the book of Isaiah.

Definition: 1) vision 1a) vision (in ecstatic state) 1b) vision (in night) 1c) vision, oracle, prophecy (divine communication) 1d) vision (as title of book of prophecy)

Usage: Occurs in 34 OT verses. KJV: vision. See also: 1 Samuel 3:1; Daniel 1:17; Psalms 89:20.

הַ/תָּמִיד֙ tâmîyd H8548 "continually" Art | N-ms

This Hebrew word means continually or constantly, like the daily sacrifice in the Bible. It describes something that happens regularly, like every day. It is used in books like Leviticus and Numbers to describe regular offerings.

Definition: 1) continuity, perpetuity, to stretch 1a) continually, continuously (as adverb) 1b) continuity (subst)

Usage: Occurs in 103 OT verses. KJV: alway(-s), continual (employment, -ly), daily, (n-)ever(-more), perpetual. See also: Exodus 25:30; Nehemiah 10:34; Psalms 16:8.

וְ/הַ/פֶּ֣שַׁע peshaʻ H6588 "transgression" Conj | Art | N-ms

Transgression refers to a revolt or rebellion against God or others, resulting in guilt and punishment, as in Genesis 3:6-7. It involves intentional disobedience.

Definition: 1) transgression, rebellion 1a1) transgression (against individuals) 1a2) transgression (nation against nation) 1a3) transgression (against God) 1a3a) in general 1a3b) as recognised by sinner 1a3c) as God deals with it 1a3d) as God forgives 1a4) guilt of transgression 1a5) punishment for transgression 1a6) offering for transgression

Usage: Occurs in 90 OT verses. KJV: rebellion, sin, transgression, trespass. See also: Genesis 31:36; Proverbs 29:6; Psalms 5:11.

שֹׁמֵ֔ם shâmêm H8074 "be desolate" V-Qal

The word 'shamem' means to be desolate or devastated, like a place left empty and destroyed, often used to describe the aftermath of war or disaster.

Definition: : destroyed/deserted 1) to be desolate, be appalled, stun, stupefy 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be desolated, be deflowered, be deserted, be appalled 1a2) to be appalled, be awestruck 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be desolated, be made desolate 1b2) to be appalled 1c) (Polel) 1c1) to be stunned 1c2) appalling, causing horror (participle) 1c2a) horror-causer, appaller (subst) 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to devastate, ravage, make desolated 1d2) to appal, show horror 1e) (Hophal) to lay desolate, be desolated 1f) (Hithpolel) 1f1) to cause to be desolate 1f2) to be appalled, be astounded 1f3) to cause oneself desolation, cause oneself ruin

Usage: Occurs in 80 OT verses. KJV: make amazed, be astonied, (be an) astonish(-ment), (be, bring into, unto, lay, lie, make) desolate(-ion, places), be destitute, destroy (self), (lay, lie, make) waste, wonder. See also: Leviticus 26:22; Jeremiah 50:13; Psalms 40:16.

תֵּ֛ת nâthan H5414 "to give" V-Qal-Inf-a

This word means to give, put, or set something, with a wide range of applications. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, describing God's actions and human interactions. The word is used to convey giving, selling, or exchanging something.

Definition: : give/deliver/send/produce 1) to give, put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate 1a3) to make, constitute 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up 1c2) to be put upon

Usage: Occurs in 1816 OT verses. KJV: add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. See also: Genesis 1:17; Genesis 40:21; Exodus 30:12.

וְ/קֹ֥דֶשׁ qôdesh H6944 "Holy Place" Conj | N-ms

The Holy Place refers to a sacred or set-apart area, like the temple in Jerusalem. It is a place of sanctity and holiness, where God is worshipped. The Bible describes it as a place of reverence and awe.

Definition: This name means apartness, holiness, sacredness Also named: hagion (ἅγιον "Holy Place" G0039)

Usage: Occurs in 380 OT verses. KJV: consecrated (thing), dedicated (thing), hallowed (thing), holiness, ([idiom] most) holy ([idiom] day, portion, thing), saint, sanctuary. See also: Exodus 3:5; Leviticus 23:4; 1 Chronicles 26:26.

וְ/צָבָ֖א tsâbâʼ H6635 "army" Conj | N-cs

This Hebrew word means a large group of people or things, often referring to an army or a campaign, and is also used to describe the Lord's hosts. It appears in the Bible as a name for God, emphasizing His power and authority. In the KJV, it's translated as 'host' or 'army'.

Definition: : army 1) that which goes forth, army, war, warfare, host 1a) army, host 1a1) host (of organised army) 1a2) host (of angels) 1a3) of sun, moon, and stars 1a4) of whole creation 1b) war, warfare, service, go out to war 1c) service

Usage: Occurs in 463 OT verses. KJV: appointed time, ([phrase]) army, ([phrase]) battle, company, host, service, soldiers, waiting upon, war(-fare). See also: Genesis 2:1; 1 Samuel 17:55; Psalms 24:10.

מִרְמָֽס mirmâç H4823 "trampling" N-ms

Mirmas refers to the act of trampling or a trampling place, often used to describe being trodden down. It is used in various Bible verses to convey oppression or subjugation.

Definition: 1) trampling place, trampling 1a) trampling place 1b) trampling

Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: tread (down) -ing, (to be) trodden (down) under foot. See also: Isaiah 5:5; Isaiah 28:18; Isaiah 7:25.

Study Notes — Daniel 8:13

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Daniel 8:13 Summary
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Gill's Exposition on Daniel 8:13
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 8:13
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 8:13
Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 8:13
Ellicott's Commentary on Daniel 8:13
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Daniel 8:13
Cambridge Bible on Daniel 8:13
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Sermons on Daniel 8:13

Context — Daniel’s Vision of the Ram and the Goat

11It magnified itself, even to the Prince of the host; it removed His daily sacrifice and overthrew the place of His sanctuary. 12And in the rebellion, the host and the daily sacrifice were given over to the horn, and it flung truth to the ground and prospered in whatever it did.

13Then 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?”

14He said to me, “It will take 2,300 evenings and mornings; then the sanctuary will be properly restored.” 15While I, Daniel, was watching the vision and trying to understand it, there stood before me one having the appearance of a man.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Revelation 11:2	But exclude the courtyard outside the temple. Do not measure it, because it has been given over to the nations, and they will trample the holy city for 42 months.
2	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?”
3	Luke 21:24	They will fall by the edge of the sword and be led captive into all the nations. And Jerusalem will be trodden down by the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled.
4	Daniel 9:27	And he will confirm a covenant with many for one week, but in the middle of the week he will put an end to sacrifice and offering. And on the wing of the temple will come the abomination that causes desolation, until the decreed destruction is poured out upon him. ”
5	Daniel 4:13	As I lay on my bed, I also saw in the visions of my mind a watcher, a holy one, coming down from heaven.
6	Daniel 11:31	His forces will rise up and desecrate the temple fortress. They will abolish the daily sacrifice and set up the abomination of desolation.
7	Psalms 79:5	How long, O LORD? Will You be angry forever? Will Your jealousy burn like fire?
8	1 Peter 1:12	It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves, but you, when they foretold the things now announced by those who preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. Even angels long to look into these things.
9	Mark 13:14	So when you see the abomination of desolation standing where it should not be (let the reader understand), then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains.
10	Hebrews 10:29	How much more severely do you think one deserves to be punished who has trampled on the Son of God, profaned the blood of the covenant that sanctified him, and insulted the Spirit of grace?

Daniel 8:13 Summary

[This verse is about a conversation between two angelic beings who are asking how long it will take for God's temple and people to be restored after being desecrated and destroyed, as mentioned in Daniel 8:11-12. They are concerned about the rebellion that causes desolation and the surrender of the sanctuary, as described in Daniel 8:13. This is a reminder that God is always working to bring about justice and restoration, as seen in Isaiah 61:1-4 and Luke 4:18-19. The answer to their question is given in the next verse, Daniel 8:14, which provides a timeline for the restoration of the sanctuary.]

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vision being referred to in Daniel 8:13?

The vision refers to the prophecy of the daily sacrifice being removed and the sanctuary being overthrown, as described in Daniel 8:11-12, which is a fulfillment of the rebellion that causes desolation, as mentioned in Daniel 8:13, and is also connected to the prophecy in Daniel 9:27.

Who are the holy ones speaking in Daniel 8:13?

The holy ones are likely angelic beings, as seen in other parts of the Bible, such as Job 5:1 and Psalm 89:5-7, where they are described as heavenly beings that worship and serve God.

What does it mean for the sanctuary and the host to be trampled?

This refers to the desecration and destruction of the temple and the people of God, as seen in Daniel 8:11-12, which is a fulfillment of the prophecy in Daniel 9:26-27, and is also connected to the prophecy in Matthew 24:15.

How does this verse relate to the rest of the book of Daniel?

This verse is part of a larger prophecy about the rise and fall of empires, including the Medo-Persian and Greek empires, as described in Daniel 7-12, and ultimately points to the coming of the Messiah and the fulfillment of God's plan, as seen in Daniel 9:24-27 and Luke 21:20-24.

Reflection Questions

What does this verse reveal about God's concern for His people and His temple?
How does the question 'How long?' reflect the longing of God's people for deliverance and restoration?
What does this verse teach us about the nature of rebellion and desolation, and how can we apply this to our own lives?
How does this verse point to the ultimate triumph of God over evil and the restoration of all things, as seen in Revelation 21:1-4?

Gill's Exposition on Daniel 8:13

Then I heard one saint speaking,.... An angel, either a created angel, pure and holy in his nature, as Gabriel; or the uncreated Angel Jesus Christ, the Word of God; what he was speaking of is not

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 8:13

Then 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

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 8:13

By the first saint is meant a holy angel, by the other is meant Jesus Christ, Palmoni, a numberer or revealer of secrets, a wonderful revealer, . Of him the angel asks this secret concerning the calamity of the church, how long it would last, for Daniel’ s sake and his people. For the Lord Christ is the Teacher of his people, the Wisdom of God, and hath all this in his power by office, and as he stands in relation to his church, and for them. The Lord knows his suffering people are much concerned about the time of their sufferings, because there is an appointed time for it, and the Lord doth sometimes reveal it, as we see here, unto his considering ones, , and praying saints, Daniel 9; they cry out in their agonies, How long, O Lord? and it is an addition to their sorrow that no man knoweth how long, . How long shall Antiochus continue his tyrannical vexations against the people of God, and the worship of God? This is the treading down of the sanctuary and the host.

Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 8:13

Daniel 8:13 Then 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?Ver. 13. And I heard one saint speaking,] i.e., One holy angel; for they are solicitous of God’ s glory, and sensitive to the saints’ sufferings, whereof they would have a speedy end. And should not we be so too, weeping with those that weep, and rejoicing with those that rejoice? And another saint said unto that certain saint which spake.] Anonymo illi qui loquebatur, so Piscator rendereth it; others, To the wonderful numberer who spake - i.e., who commanded Gabriel to declare the vision to Daniel. This was Jesus Christ, the Wisdom and Word of God. He who knoweth all the secrets of his Father as perfectly as if they were numbered before him. How long shall be the vision.] It appeareth, then, that angels know not all secrets, but that their knowledge is limited; they know not so much, but they would know more. Concerning the daily sacrifice.] The loss whereof was a just matter of lamentation to godly minds. See Zephaniah 3:18. And the transgression of desolation.] Transgression is a land desolating evil. And the host to be trodden under foot,] i.e., The professors of the truth were overturned; some by persuasion, others by persecution.

Ellicott's Commentary on Daniel 8:13

(13) One saint—i.e., an angel, who, however, has not been mentioned before. This part of the vision recalls Daniel 7:16. It is implied that the angels were conversing upon the subject of this awful revelation concerning the future of God’s people. Only a portion of what they said is here recorded. The vision.—The inquiry means, “How long shall be the duration of the object of this vision, so far as it has to do with the great apostasy?” Transgression of desolation.—Comp. Daniel 9:27. Probably these words mean the same as the “abomination that maketh desolate” (Daniel 11:31; Daniel 12:11; see 1Ma 1:59).

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Daniel 8:13

Verse 13. One saint speaking, and another saint said] One angel asked another how long the sanctuary was to be trodden down?

Cambridge Bible on Daniel 8:13

9–14. Antiochus Epiphanes (b.c. 175–164), and his assaults upon the religion of the Jews (cf. Daniel 8:23-25).

Barnes' Notes on Daniel 8:13

Then I heard one saint speaking - One holy one. The vision was now ended, and the prophet represents himself now as hearing earnest inquiries as to the length of time during which this desolation was to continue.

Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 8:13

13. “Then I heard a holy one speaking; and another holy one said unto that certain one which spake, How long shall be the vision concerning the continual burnt offering, and the transgression that

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