25 And he will [a](A)speak against the (B)Most High and (C)wear down the [b]saints of the Highest One, and he will intend to make (D)alterations in times and in law; and [c]they will be handed over to him for a [d](E)time, [e]times, and half a [f]time. 26 But the court will [g]convene for judgment, and his dominion will be (F)taken away, [h]annihilated and destroyed [i]forever. 27 Then the [j](G)sovereignty, the dominion, and the greatness of all the kingdoms under the whole heaven will be given to the people of the [k]saints of the Highest One; His kingdom will be an (H)everlasting kingdom, and all the empires will (I)serve and obey Him.’

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  1. Daniel 7:25 Lit speak words
  2. Daniel 7:25 Lit holy ones; i.e., God’s people
  3. Daniel 7:25 I.e., the saints
  4. Daniel 7:25 I.e., year(s)
  5. Daniel 7:25 I.e., year(s)
  6. Daniel 7:25 I.e., year(s)
  7. Daniel 7:26 Lit take its place
  8. Daniel 7:26 Lit to annihilate and to destroy
  9. Daniel 7:26 Lit to the end
  10. Daniel 7:27 Or kingdom
  11. Daniel 7:27 Lit holy ones; i.e., God’s people

25 He will speak against the Most High(A) and oppress his holy people(B) and try to change the set times(C) and the laws. The holy people will be delivered into his hands for a time, times and half a time.[a](D)

26 “‘But the court will sit, and his power will be taken away and completely destroyed(E) forever. 27 Then the sovereignty, power and greatness of all the kingdoms(F) under heaven will be handed over to the holy people(G) of the Most High.(H) His kingdom will be an everlasting(I) kingdom, and all rulers will worship(J) and obey him.’

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  1. Daniel 7:25 Or for a year, two years and half a year