Daniel 12:8 asv — And I heard, but I understood not: then said I, O my lord, what shall be the issue of these things?

American Standard Version

"And I heard, but I understood not: then said I, O my lord, what shall be the issue of these things? "

— Daniel 12:8, American Standard Version

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Daniel 12 — Context

5

Then I, Daniel, looked, and, behold, there stood other two, the one on the brink of the river on this side, and the other on the brink of the river on that side.

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And one said to the man clothed in linen, who was above the waters of the river, How long shall it be to the end of these wonders?

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And I heard the man clothed in linen, who was above the waters of the river, when he held up his right hand and his left hand unto heaven, and sware by him that liveth for ever that it shall be for a time, times, and a half; and when they have made an end of breaking in pieces the power of the holy people, all these things shall be finished.

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And I heard, but I understood not: then said I, O my lord, what shall be the issue of these things?

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And he said, Go thy way, Daniel; for the words are shut up and sealed till the time of the end.

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Many shall purify themselves, and make themselves white, and be refined; but the wicked shall do wickedly; and none of the wicked shall understand; but they that are wise shall understand.

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And from the time that the continual burnt-offering shall be taken away, and the abomination that maketh desolate set up, there shall be a thousand two hundred and ninety days.

Daniel 12:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Daniel 12:8 say?
Daniel 12:8 in the American Standard Version reads: “And I heard, but I understood not: then said I, O my lord, what shall be the issue of these things? ”
Where is Daniel 12:8 in the Bible?
Daniel 12:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Daniel, chapter 12, verse 8.
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 12:8.
What translation should I read Daniel 12:8 in?
Daniel 12:8 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 12:8?
Daniel 12:8 reads (ASV): “And I heard, but I understood not: then said I, O my lord, what shall be the issue of these things? ” 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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