And I heard the man clothed in linen, who was above the waters of the stream; he raised his right hand and his left hand toward heaven and swore by him who lives forever that it would be for a time, times, and half a time, and that when the shattering of the power of the holy people comes to an end all these things would be finished.
The angel raises both hands to heaven, not as a display of power but to perform an oath after the customary manner, and by doubling the gesture he doubles the solemnity. Time, times, and half a time does not mean one year, two years, and six months with mathematical precision, but an indefinite long period stretched and extended, signifying that God's people must wait through many years before His promise is fulfilled.
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Two angels stand on opposite banks, Christ between them on the river, so their voices carry clear across and reach Daniel's ear. They are adorned attendants of the Son of Man, ready to scatter His commands in all directions as He ordains.
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Commenting on Daniel 12:5-13
Christ Himself stands above the waters, speaking with a human voice loud and clear so Daniel hears every word. He lifts both hands to heaven with fuller solemnity of oath, and swears by the living God, the immortal One, that the time of trouble shall last for a time, times, and half a time.
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