Daniel 12:9 kjv
And he said, Go thy way, Daniel: for the words are closed up and sealed till the time of the end.
Daniel 12:9 nkjv
And he said, "Go your way, Daniel, for the words are closed up and sealed till the time of the end.
Daniel 12:9 niv
He replied, "Go your way, Daniel, because the words are rolled up and sealed until the time of the end.
Daniel 12:9 esv
He said, "Go your way, Daniel, for the words are shut up and sealed until the time of the end.
Daniel 12:9 nlt
But he said, "Go now, Daniel, for what I have said is kept secret and sealed until the time of the end.
Daniel 12 9 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel 12:1 | "...at that time Michael shall stand up..." | Angelic intervention in end times |
| Daniel 12:4 | "But you, Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end..." | Sealing of prophecy until the end |
| Daniel 12:7 | "...it shall be for a time, times, and half a time; and when the force of the holy people is broken..." | Tribulation period |
| Daniel 12:10 | "Many shall be purified, and made white, and tried; but the wicked shall do wickedly..." | Purification of believers |
| John 16:12 | "I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now." | Jesus's veiled teachings to disciples |
| 1 Corinthians 13:12 | "For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face..." | Partial vs. full understanding |
| 1 Peter 1:7 | "That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth..." | Refinement through trials |
| Revelation 5:1-5 | "And I saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the backside, sealed with seven seals." | Book sealed with seals |
| Revelation 7:14 | "And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are they which came out of great tribulation..." | Those purified through tribulation |
| Matthew 13:11 | "He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given." | Dispensations of revelation |
| Isaiah 29:11-12 | "And the vision of all is become unto you as the words of a book that is sealed..." | Prophecy sealed from understanding |
| Daniel 8:26 | "And the vision of the evenings and the mornings which has been told is true; but seal up the vision, for it relates to many days hence." | Sealing of another vision |
| Daniel 11:33 | "And they that be wise among the people shall instruct many..." | Role of the wise in instruction |
| John 7:17 | "If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God..." | Condition for spiritual understanding |
| 2 Timothy 3:1-5 | "This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come." | Character of end times |
| Hebrews 12:10 | "For they verily for a few days chastened us after their own pleasure; but he for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness." | Divine chastening for sanctification |
| 1 Peter 4:12 | "Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:" | Trials as a test of faith |
| Revelation 20:3 | "And shall be cast into the lake of fire and brimstone..." | Wickedness met with judgment |
| Philippians 2:15 | "That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;" | Believers as lights in darkness |
| 1 Thessalonians 5:1-2 | "But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you. For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night." | Unpredictability of end-time events |
| Acts 1:7 | "And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power." | Sovereignty of God over times |
| Romans 8:28 | "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God..." | God's providence in trials |
Daniel 12 verses
Daniel 12 9 Meaning
The angel tells Daniel that the words of the prophecy are sealed until the time of the end, a future period of significant tribulation and divine judgment. At that time, the wise will understand the prophecies, and many will be purified and refined, ready to face the coming events.
Daniel 12 9 Context
This verse concludes the angel's response to Daniel's questions about the future presented in chapter 11. Daniel has been shown visions of future conflicts involving kings of the north and south, and the rise of a blasphemous power. He is deeply distressed by these visions and their implications for God's people. The angel assures Daniel that these prophecies are true but meant to be sealed until the "time of the end." This period is characterized by unprecedented tribulation, the cessation of the daily sacrifice (a key indicator of Antiochus IV Epiphanes' desecration, but also pointing to a future greater fulfillment), and the suffering of God's holy people. Despite the widespread wickedness that will characterize this era, a remnant will be refined and made spiritually wise, understanding the divine plan and standing firm.
Daniel 12 9 Word Analysis
"But thou" ( Hebrew: וְאַתָּה , ve'ata): "And you." The conjunction "and" links this instruction directly to the preceding pronouncements. It separates Daniel from the general populace who will not understand.
"O Daniel" ( Hebrew: דָּנִיֵּאל , Daniyyel): A direct address to the prophet, emphasizing his personal role in receiving this revelation.
"shut up" ( Hebrew: סֹתֵר , soter): From the root sathar, meaning to hide, conceal, or protect. The words are not to be revealed publicly at this time.
"the words" ( Hebrew: דְּבַר , dabar): Refers to the entirety of the prophecies Daniel has received, particularly the vision recorded in chapters 7-11.
"and seal" ( Hebrew: וַחֲתֹם , vechatom): Similar to "shut up," the verb chatam means to seal, close, or finish. This implies making the message inaccessible until a specific time. The act of sealing also indicated authenticity and validity.
"the book" ( Hebrew: סֵפֶר , sepher): Likely refers to the written scroll containing the visions and prophecies.
"even to the time of the end" ( Hebrew: עַד־עֵת קֵץ , 'ad-'et qetz): The phrase "'et qetz" signifies a predetermined appointed time or consummation. It points to a specific future period of culmination.
"Many shall run to and fro" ( Hebrew: יָרֻצוּ רַבִּים , yarutzu rabbim): "Many will run or hasten." This can suggest widespread activity, travel, or eager seeking of knowledge and understanding in anticipation of or during the end times.
"and knowledge shall increase" ( Hebrew: וְתִרְבֶּה הַדַּעַת , ve tirbeh hadda'ath): "And knowledge will multiply." This could refer to an increase in secular knowledge, but in context, it likely means an increase in true spiritual understanding or perhaps an explosion of information, some true and some false.
Daniel 12 9 Bonus Section
The sealing of the book in Daniel parallels the concept of sealed scrolls in ancient Near Eastern culture, often used to protect sacred texts or important legal documents. The idea that understanding is tied to a specific end-time period aligns with the apocalyptic genre, which often foresees a final, decisive era where divine mysteries are unraveled. The mention of increased knowledge, while sometimes interpreted in modern terms as scientific advancement, should be understood primarily as a deepening of spiritual discernment for the faithful, enabling them to navigate the complexities of the end times.
Daniel 12 9 Commentary
This verse highlights the concept of divine timing and the selective revelation of prophecy. The prophecies revealed to Daniel are not meant for immediate, universal comprehension. Instead, they are sealed, indicating that their full meaning and implications are reserved for a future generation living at the time when these events will unfold. The "time of the end" is when the "wise" (those who have diligently sought and applied spiritual understanding) will be able to comprehend these prophecies. The verse also alludes to a period of intellectual and spiritual ferment ("many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall increase"), where true understanding will be found amidst a clamor of activity and information. This sets the stage for the refinement process described in the next verse, where trials will serve to purify the faithful.