Daniel 11:35
Posted: October 23rd, 2017, 3:35 pm
I’m interested in the meaning of καιρος εις ωρας at Daniel 11:35 in the OG. Especially how ωρας is being used. Some time ago I heard a lecture by GK Beale and he suggested (I hope I’m remembering correctly) that John when using the phrase “last hour” (1Jn 2:18) was referencing the book of Daniel in the LXX. I’ve only now taken time to look into this and I found Dan 11:35 as a possible candidate for John’s use of ωρα. I need help in deciphering the below phrase:
Daniel 11:35......εως καιρου συντελειας• ετι γαρ καιρος εις ωρας. 36 Και ποιησει κατα θελημα
The NETS translates the above with
Daniel 11:35.....until the time of consummation, for there is yet a time. ¶ “In that hour 36 the king will act according to his will
The NETS seems to break up the phrase differently from the way the text is punctuated. I know that punctuation is an editorial decision but what is the difficulty with construing εις ωρας with καιρος? How are we to understand καιρος εις ωρας?
Daniel 11:35......εως καιρου συντελειας• ετι γαρ καιρος εις ωρας. 36 Και ποιησει κατα θελημα
The NETS translates the above with
Daniel 11:35.....until the time of consummation, for there is yet a time. ¶ “In that hour 36 the king will act according to his will
The NETS seems to break up the phrase differently from the way the text is punctuated. I know that punctuation is an editorial decision but what is the difficulty with construing εις ωρας with καιρος? How are we to understand καιρος εις ωρας?