Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Han snakket til meg og underviste meg: «Daniel, jeg har nå kommet for å undervise deg slik at du kan forstå. Med det samme du begynte å be om nåde, gikk det ut et ord, ordet 70. Nå er jeg kommet for å forklare dette ordet for deg, for du er høyt elsket. Legg merke til dette ordet og forstå synet: 70 uker er fastsatt for folket ditt og for din hellige by, til å innelukke overtredelsen, og sette segl for syndene, til å gjøre soning for misgjerning, til å føre fram evig rettferdighet, til å besegle syn og profet og til å salve Det aller helligste.
What Does This Mean?
In this verse from Daniel 9:22, an angel speaks to Daniel, informing him that he has come to provide Daniel with insight and understanding. The angel emphasizes the importance of knowledge and wisdom.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a really smart friend who comes over to help you understand something tricky in your homework. That's like what happened here. An angel came to Daniel to help him learn big things about God.
Historical Background
This verse is part of the Book of Daniel, written by the prophet Daniel around 530 BCE. It was directed at an audience of Jews who were captives in Babylon and later in Persia. The cultural setting involved a time of exile and seeking divine guidance for their future.
Living It Out Today
In today’s context, this verse encourages us to seek deeper understanding when we face challenging situations or spiritual questions. Just like Daniel received angelic help, we can look to God for wisdom and clarity in our lives.