Daniel 12:6 Meaning
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?
Context Explained
4But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased.
5Then I Daniel looked, and, behold, there stood other two, the one on this side of the bank of the river, and the other on that side of the bank of the river.
6And 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?
7And I heard the man clothed in linen, which was upon the waters of the river, when he held up his right hand and his left hand unto heaven, and sware by him that liveth for ever that it shall be for a time, times, and an half; and when he shall have accomplished to scatter the power of the holy people, all these things shall be finished.
8And I heard, but I understood not: then said I, O my Lord, what shall be the end of these things?
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Related Cross References
Revelation 10:5-6
Both passages involve a figure swearing about future events.
Matthew 24:3
The disciples ask Jesus about the end times, similar to Daniel's inquiry.
Habakkuk 2:1
Habakkuk also inquires about God's plans, echoing Daniel's question.
Source: Daniel 12:6