Dan 11:36-39 | TSK | e4.org | do , ; , and he The preceding verses (from ) relate to the Romans, who not only destroyed the city and temple of Jerusalem, and crucified the Messiah, but during almost 300 years sought by every means to extirpate Christianity. The conversion of Constantine, though it stopped the rage of persecution, gave but little help to true religion. The power first exercised by the emperors, in calling and influencing ecclesiastical councils, gradually passed into the hands of the clergy; and the bishop and church of Rome at last carried it to an enormous length, magnifying themselves above every god. exalt , , ; ; ; , speak , the God ; ; ; till , , , ; , , for , ; ; ; ; ; ; ,

‏ Daniel 11:36-39

do Dan 11:16, Dan 8:4; John 5:30, John 6:38

and he The preceding verses (from Dan 11:31) relate to the Romans, who not only destroyed the city and temple of Jerusalem, and crucified the Messiah, but during almost 300 years sought by every means to extirpate Christianity. The conversion of Constantine, though it stopped the rage of persecution, gave but little help to true religion. The power first exercised by the emperors, in calling and influencing ecclesiastical councils, gradually passed into the hands of the clergy; and the bishop and church of Rome at last carried it to an enormous length, magnifying themselves above every god.

exalt Dan 7:8, Dan 7:20, Dan 7:25; Isa 14:13; 2Thess 2:4; Rev 13:5, Rev 17:3

speak Dan 8:11, Dan 8:24-25

the God Dan 2:47; Deut 10:17; Josh 22:22; Ps 136:2

till Dan 7:20-25, Dan 8:19, Dan 12:7, Dan 12:11-13; Rev 11:2-3, Rev 12:14, Rev 13:5

for Dan 4:35, Dan 9:26; Job 23:13-14; Ps 33:10; Prov 19:21; Isa 46:10; Acts 4:28; Rev 10:7, Rev 17:17

the desire Gen 3:16; Deut 5:21, Deut 21:11; Song 7:10; Ezek 24:16; 1Tim 4:3

regard Gen 3:5; Isa 14:13; 2Thess 2:4

But in his estate or, But in his stead, Heb. But as for the almighty God, in his seat shall be honour, yea, he shall honour a god whom, etc. 1Tim 4:1

forces or, munitions, Heb. Mauzzim or, gods protectors, Saints and angels, who were invoked as intercessors and protectors, had miracles ascribed to them, their relics worshipped, and their shrines and images adorned with costly offerings.

a god Rev 13:12-17, Rev 17:1-5, Rev 18:12

pleasant things Heb. things desired, Isa 44:9

most strong holds Heb. fortresses of munitions

gain Heb. a price. Rev 18:9-13