Daniel 12:5 cpdv — And I, Daniel, looked, and behold, similarly two others stood up, one over here, on the bank of the river, and the othe…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And I, Daniel, looked, and behold, similarly two others stood up, one over here, on the bank of the river, and the other over there, on the other bank of the river. "

— Daniel 12:5, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Daniel 12 — Context

2

And many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth will awaken: some to everlasting life, and others to a reproach that they will always see.

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But those who have taught will shine like the brightness of the firmament, and those who instruct many towards justice, like the stars for unending eternity.

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But you, Daniel, close the message and seal the book, until the established time. Many will pass through, and knowledge will be increased.”

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And I, Daniel, looked, and behold, similarly two others stood up, one over here, on the bank of the river, and the other over there, on the other bank of the river.

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And I said to the man, who was clothed in linen, who stood over the waters of the river, “How long will it be until the end of these wonders?”

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And I heard the man, who was clothed in linen, who stood over the waters of the river, when he had lifted his right hand and his left hand up to heaven, and had sworn by He who lives forever, that it would be for a time, and times, and half a time. And when the dispersion of the hand of the holy people is completed, all these things will be completed.

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And I heard and did not understand. And I said, “My lord, what will be after these things?”

Daniel 12:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Daniel 12:5 say?
Daniel 12:5 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And I, Daniel, looked, and behold, similarly two others stood up, one over here, on the bank of the river, and the other over there, on the other bank of the river. ”
Where is Daniel 12:5 in the Bible?
Daniel 12:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Daniel, chapter 12, verse 5.
Who wrote Daniel?
Daniel is traditionally attributed to Daniel (traditional). Conservative scholarship dates Daniel to the 6th century BC; critical scholarship often proposes a 2nd-century-BC date for the apocalyptic portions. It was written c. 605–530 BC.
What is the book of Daniel about?
Daniel is a young exile in Babylon who, with his three friends, refuses to bow to the world's gods. The book combines courageous narratives — the fiery furnace, the lions' den — with sweeping prophetic visions of the kingdoms of earth giving way to the everlasting kingdom of the Son of Man.
What are the major themes of Daniel?
Daniel explores themes including Sovereignty, Faithfulness, Prophecy, Kingdoms, Son of Man. These themes shape the meaning and context of Daniel 12:5.
What translation should I read Daniel 12:5 in?
Daniel 12:5 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Daniel 12:5?
Daniel 12:5 reads (CPDV): “And I, Daniel, looked, and behold, similarly two others stood up, one over here, on the bank of the river, and the other over there, on the other bank of the river. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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