Daniel 8:12

Daniel 8:12 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And an host was given him against the daily sacrifice by reason of transgression, and it cast down the truth to the ground; and it practised, and prospered.
• New International Version (NIV)Because of rebellion, the Lord’s people and the daily sacrifice were given over to it. It prospered in everything it did, and truth was thrown to the ground.
• English Standard Version (ESV)And a host will be given over to it together with the regular burnt offering because of transgression, and it will throw truth to the ground, and it will act and prosper.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Because of transgression, an army was given over to the horn to oppose the daily sacrifices; and he cast truth down to the ground. He did all this and prospered.

Context of Daniel 8:12

10It grew as high as the heavenly army, made some of the army and some of the stars fall to the earth, and trampled them. 11It acted arrogantly even against the Prince of the heavenly army; it revoked his regular sacrifice and overthrew the place of his sanctuary. In the rebellion, the army was given up, together with the regular sacrifice. The horn threw truth to the ground and was successful in what it did. 13Then I heard a holy one speaking, and another holy one said to the speaker, “How long will the events of this vision last — the regular sacrifice, the rebellion that makes desolate, and the giving over of the sanctuary and of the army to be trampled?” 14He said to me, “For 2,300 evenings and mornings; then the sanctuary will be restored.”

Daniel 8:12 word by word

וְצָבָ֛א תִּנָּתֵ֥ן עַל־הַתָּמִ֖יד בְּפָ֑שַׁע וְתַשְׁלֵ֤ךְ אֱמֶת֙ אַ֔רְצָה וְעָשְׂתָ֖ה וְהִצְלִֽיחָה׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• And an hostצָבָאtsâbâ' tsebâ'âh · armyH6635
• was givenנָתַןnâthan · to give: giveH5414
• against the dailyתָּמִידtâmîyd · continuallyH8548
• by reason of transgressionפֶּ֫שַׁעpesha‛ · transgressionH6588
• and it cast downשָׁלַךְshâlak · to throwH7993
• the truthאֱמֶת'emeth · truth: trueH571
• to the groundאֶ֫רֶץ'erets · land: soilH776
• and it practisedעָשָׂה‛âώâh · to make: doH6213
• and prosperedצָלֵחַtsâlach tsâlêach · to prosperH6743

Cross-references for Daniel 8:12

• Daniel 11:31His forces will rise up and desecrate the temple fortress. They will abolish the regular sacrifice and set up the abomination of desolation.
• Revelation 13:7And it was permitted to wage war against the saints and to conquer them. It was also given authority over every tribe, people, language, and nation.
• Psalms 119:43Never take the word of truth from my mouth, for I hope in your judgments.
• Isaiah 59:14Justice is turned back, and righteousness stands far off. For truth has stumbled in the public square, and honesty cannot enter.
• 2 Thessalonians 2:10and with every wicked deception among those who are perishing. They perish because they did not accept the love of the truth and so be saved.
• Daniel 8:4I saw the ram charging to the west, the north, and the south. No animal could stand against him, and there was no rescue from his power. He did whatever he wanted and became great.
• Daniel 11:28The king of the North will return to his land with great wealth, but his heart will be set against the holy covenant; he will take action, then return to his own land.
• 1 Samuel 23:9When David learned that Saul was plotting evil against him, he said to the priest Abiathar, “Bring the ephod.”
• Job 12:6The tents of robbers are safe, and those who trouble God are secure; God holds them in his hands.
• Jeremiah 12:1You will be righteous, Lord, even if I bring a case against you. Yet, I wish to contend with you: Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why do all the treacherous live at ease?
• Revelation 13:11Then I saw another beast coming up out of the earth; it had two horns like a lamb, but it spoke like a dragon.

Commentaries on Daniel 8:12

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 12And a host was given him - That is, power; or perhaps the host of heaven - the priesthood - the whole sacrificial system, by reason of transgression. They had filled up the measure of their iniquities, in rejecting the Lord that bought them; and the daily sacrifice, being no longer of use, was given up with the rest to destruction. Cast down the truth - Probably the whole Jewish ritual and religion. Practiced, and prospered - Prosperity or success…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 12And a host was given him - The Vulgate renders this, “and strength - robur - was given him, etc.” Theodotion, “and sin was permitted - ̓́ edothē - against the sacrifice; and this righteousness was cast on the ground; so he acted and was prospered.” Luther renders it, “and such might (or power, macht) was given him.” The Syriac renders it, “and strength was given him, etc.” Bertholdt renders it, Statt jenes stellte man den Greuel auf, “instead of this…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 11-12God commands heaven’s army (compare Joshua 5:13–15; 1 Samuel 4:4; 1 Kings 22:19). Daily sacrifices were offered to God in his temple, where his name dwelled, and Israel worshiped their King (Isaiah 18:7; Ezekiel 43:6–7). overthrew: The religious function of the temple was stopped. God restrained the heavenly army for reasons only he knows. The truth of God’s law, shown in true worship, was also overthrown (literally cast down).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1212. an host--rather, "the host was given up to him," that is, the holy people were given into his hands. So in Da 8:10 "the host" is used; and again in Da 8:13, where also "give" is used as here for "giving up" for destruction (compare Da 11:6) [Maurer]. against ... daily sacrifice--rather (the host was given up for him to tread upon), "together with the daily sacrifice" (compare Da 8:13). by reason of transgression--1 Maccabees 1:11-16 traces all the…Read the comment

Topics related to Daniel 8:12

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• Daily sacrifice
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• Notable
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• Prophecy
• Shushan
• Antichrist
• Apocalyptic Literature

Commentaries on Daniel 8

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings