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

10Its power reached to the heavens, where it attacked the heavenly army, throwing some of the heavenly beings and some of the stars to the ground and trampling them. 11It even challenged the Commander of heaven’s army by canceling the daily sacrifices offered to him and by destroying his Temple. The army of heaven was restrained from responding to this rebellion. So the daily sacrifice was halted, and truth was overthrown. The horn succeeded in everything it did. 13Then I heard two holy ones talking to each other. One of them asked, “How long will the events of this vision last? How long will the rebellion that causes desecration stop the daily sacrifices? How long will the Temple and heaven’s army be trampled on?” 14The other replied, “It will take 2,300 evenings and mornings; then the Temple will be made right again.”

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 11:31“His army will take over the Temple fortress, pollute the sanctuary, put a stop to the daily sacrifices, and set up the sacrilegious object that causes desecration.
• Revelation 13:7And the beast was allowed to wage war against God’s holy people and to conquer them. And he was given authority to rule over every tribe and people and language and nation.
• Psalms 119:43Do not snatch your word of truth from me, for your regulations are my only hope.
• Isaiah 59:14Our courts oppose the righteous, and justice is nowhere to be found. Truth stumbles in the streets, and honesty has been outlawed.
• 2 Thessalonians 2:10He will use every kind of evil deception to fool those on their way to destruction, because they refuse to love and accept the truth that would save them.
• Daniel 8:4The ram butted everything out of his way to the west, to the north, and to the south, and no one could stand against him or help his victims. He did as he pleased and became very great.
• Daniel 11:28“The king of the north will then return home with great riches. On the way he will set himself against the people of the holy covenant, doing much damage before continuing his journey.
• 1 Samuel 23:9But David learned of Saul’s plan and told Abiathar the priest to bring the ephod and ask the Lord what he should do.
• Job 12:6But robbers are left in peace, and those who provoke God live in safety— though God keeps them in his power.
• Jeremiah 12:1Lord, you always give me justice when I bring a case before you. So let me bring you this complaint: Why are the wicked so prosperous? Why are evil people so happy?
• Revelation 13:11Then I saw another beast come up out of the earth. He had two horns like those of a lamb, but he spoke with the voice of 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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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