Daniel 8:26 kjv
And the vision of the evening and the morning which was told is true: wherefore shut thou up the vision; for it shall be for many days.
Daniel 8:26 nkjv
"And the vision of the evenings and mornings Which was told is true; Therefore seal up the vision, For it refers to many days in the future."
Daniel 8:26 niv
"The vision of the evenings and mornings that has been given you is true, but seal up the vision, for it concerns the distant future."
Daniel 8:26 esv
The vision of the evenings and the mornings that has been told is true, but seal up the vision, for it refers to many days from now."
Daniel 8:26 nlt
"This vision about the 2,300 evenings and mornings is true. But none of these things will happen for a long time, so keep this vision a secret."
Daniel 8 26 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel 8:17 | "So he came near where I stood, and when he came, I was afraid and fell on my face." | Prophet received vision, reacted with fear. |
| Daniel 8:18 | "And as he talked with me, I lay deeply entranced on the ground; then he touched me and stood me upright." | Angel empowered Daniel to receive revelation. |
| Daniel 9:22 | "He instructed me and spoke with me, saying, “O Daniel, I have now come forth to give you skill and understanding." | Angelic instruction for comprehension. |
| Daniel 10:14 | "Now I have come to make you understand what will happen to your people in the latter days, for the vision is for days yet to come.”" | Angel explains vision's future relevance. |
| Daniel 12:4 | "But you, Daniel, shut up the words and seal the book until the time of the end. Many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall increase.”" | Divine instruction to seal prophetic words. |
| Isaiah 29:11 | "The vision of all has become to you like the words of a book that is sealed, which men deliver to one who is learned, saying, “Read this, I pray you,” and he says, “I cannot, for it is sealed.”" | Vision's secrecy compared to a sealed book. |
| Jeremiah 1:12 | "Then the Lord said to me, “You have seen well, for I am ready to perform My word.”" | God's confirmation of His prophetic word. |
| Ezekiel 3:12 | "Then the Spirit lifted me up, and I heard behind me the sound of a great rushing, saying, “Blessed is the glory of the Lord from His place!”" | Spirit's empowerment for prophecy delivery. |
| Revelation 10:4 | "Now when the seven thunders uttered their voices, I was about to write, but I heard a voice from heaven say to me, “Seal up the things that the seven thunders have uttered, and do not write them down.”" | Similar divine command to seal prophetic utterance. |
| John 14:26 | "But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said to you." | Holy Spirit's role in understanding truth. |
| 1 Corinthians 2:10 | "but God has revealed them to us through His Spirit. For the Spirit searches all things, yes, the deep things of God." | Spirit revealing hidden truths. |
| Romans 15:4 | "For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope." | Scriptures written for endurance and hope. |
| Acts 1:3 | "To whom He also presented Himself alive after His suffering by many infallible proofs, being seen by them during forty days and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God." | Christ speaking of future kingdom realities. |
| 2 Timothy 3:16 | "All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness," | Scripture's divine origin and purpose. |
| Hebrews 1:1 | "God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets," | God communicating through prophets. |
| Matthew 24:36 | "But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, but My Father only." | Limits on knowing future times. |
| Revelation 22:10 | "And he said to me, “Do not seal the words of the prophecy of this book, for the time is near.”" | Contrasting instruction in Revelation regarding sealing. |
| 2 Peter 1:20 | "knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of any private interpretation," | Prophecy not self-generated. |
| Psalm 119:130 | "The unfolding of Your word gives light; It gives understanding to the simple." | Word of God bringing understanding. |
| Mark 4:11 | "And He said to them, “To you it has been given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God; but to those who are outside, all these things come in parables," | Exclusive knowledge of divine mysteries. |
Daniel 8 verses
Daniel 8 26 Meaning
This verse signifies that Daniel, after receiving a vision concerning future events, understood that the information given was truthful and meant for a future time. He was commissioned to keep the vision secret because it pertained to distant events, not immediate ones.
Daniel 8 26 Context
Daniel 8 describes a complex prophetic vision involving a ram, a goat, and subsequent conflicts. This vision particularly focuses on the actions of a powerful king, often interpreted as Antiochus IV Epiphanes, who would persecute the Jewish people and desecrate the sanctuary. Chapter 8 concludes with Daniel's affliction and subsequent visitation by the angel Gabriel, who then explains the vision's meaning. Verse 26 acts as a pivotal point where Gabriel explicitly addresses Daniel regarding the duration and truthfulness of the vision, as well as the need for its secrecy until a future fulfillment. The immediate context is the angelic interpretation of the vision, while the broader context is Daniel's ongoing experience of prophetic revelation about future empires and their impact on God's people.
Daniel 8 26 Word Analysis
וְאַתָּה (və’attâ)
- "And you"
- Addresses Daniel directly.
- Signifies a shift from the explanation of the vision to instruction for him.
- Hebrew: connecting conjunction 'and' with the second person masculine singular pronoun 'you'.
דָּנִיֵּאל (Dâniyyê’l)
- "Daniel"
- The name of the prophet receiving the vision.
- Reinforces the personal nature of the divine communication.
חֲזֵה (ḥăzêh)
- "vision"
- Refers back to the symbolic imagery Daniel had just seen and been explained.
- Aramaic for 'vision' or 'seeing'.
בְּדָתָא (bəḏātâ)
- "is shut up"
- Indicates secrecy or confinement.
- Aramaic verb from root meaning 'to decree', 'to appoint', or 'to shut'. Implies a divine ordinance of secrecy.
- Implies the vision's future orientation.
וְסָגֹר (wə sǎgôr)
- "and seal"
- Reinforces the instruction for secrecy.
- Aramaic verb meaning 'to shut', 'to close', 'to seal'.
לָעִדָּנִין (lə‘iđđānîn)
- "until the time"
- Specifies a duration or period for the sealing.
- Aramaic for 'times' or 'seasons'. Plural form.
רַבִּים (rabbîm)
- "many"
- Modifies 'times' (לָעִדָּנִין), suggesting a considerable, albeit indefinite, period.
- Aramaic for 'many' or 'great'.
עַד (‘ad)
- "until"
- A preposition marking the end point of the sealing period.
קֵץ (qêṣ)
- "end"
- Refers to the conclusion of the times or seasons mentioned.
- Aramaic for 'end', 'extremity', 'appointed time'.
קְצָרָה (qəṣārâ)
- "fulfilled" / "consummated"
- Implies completion or bringing to an end.
- Aramaic verb from a root meaning 'to cut off', 'to end'. This particular form is less common in this context; often the meaning leans towards completeness. Scholars debate the precise nuance, some suggesting it refers to the consummation of the period or the prophetic word being cut short for Daniel but destined for fulfillment. The sense is that the events the vision described will eventually come to pass, bringing this 'time' to an end.
Daniel 8 26 Bonus Section
The concept of "sealing" prophetic messages is found elsewhere in Scripture, notably in Daniel 12:4 and Revelation 10:4. The difference in Revelation 10:4 is that John is told NOT to seal the words, because the time is near. This contrast highlights that the timing and context for revealing prophetic truths can vary significantly, dictated by God’s perfect timing and purpose for different prophetic messages and audiences. The angel Gabriel, identified as Gabriel (Luke 1:19, 26), plays a key role in interpreting visions and revealing God's will to Daniel, underscoring the importance of divine messengers in understanding spiritual truths.
Daniel 8 26 Commentary
Daniel is instructed by the angel Gabriel not to reveal the full meaning of the vision concerning future kingdoms and conflicts. The vision is valid and true ("truthful"), but its detailed revelation is postponed to a "time of the end." This "sealing" signifies a divine command to keep certain prophetic knowledge hidden until the appointed time for its understanding and fulfillment. The multitude of "many times" and "until the end" points to a lengthy prophetic period. This emphasizes that God’s sovereign plan unfolds in His timing, and not all aspects of prophetic revelation are immediately disclosed. The verse highlights the characteristic theme in Daniel of prophecy being future-oriented and often revealed progressively, with specific periods designated for its full disclosure and understanding. This caution about sharing prophetic knowledge resonates with a desire to maintain the integrity and sanctity of divine revelation, preventing misinterpretation or premature conclusions.