Daniel 11:35 Meaning
And some of them of understanding shall fall, to try them, and to purge, and to make them white, even to the time of the end: because it is yet for a time appointed.
Context Explained
33And they that understand among the people shall instruct many: yet they shall fall by the sword, and by flame, by captivity, and by spoil, many days.
34Now when they shall fall, they shall be holpen with a little help: but many shall cleave to them with flatteries.
35And some of them of understanding shall fall, to try them, and to purge, and to make them white, even to the time of the end: because it is yet for a time appointed.
36And the king shall do according to his will; and he shall exalt himself, and magnify himself above every god, and shall speak marvellous things against the God of gods, and shall prosper till the indignation be accomplished: for that that is determined shall be done.
37Neither shall he regard the God of his fathers, nor the desire of women, nor regard any god: for he shall magnify himself above all.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
1 Peter 1:7
Both verses discuss the testing of faith and the resulting purification.
Revelation 3:18
This verse encourages believers to seek spiritual refinement, akin to being made white.
Matthew 5:8
Blessed are the pure in heart, which relates to the theme of purification in Daniel.
Source: Daniel 11:35