He will speak words against the Most High, and will wear out the saints of the Most High. He will plan to change the times and the law; and they will be given into his hand until a time and times and half a time.
ExplanationCommentary
Verse 25. Against, or “over against,” like an accuser. Sym. “as if he were God.”—Laws. He did this with regard to the Jews, (1 Maccabees 1:41. Calmet.) prohibiting their festivals. Antichrist will do the like, and pretend to work miracles. Bible.—A time, and so forth That is, three years and a half; which is supposed to be the length of the duration of the persecution of antichrist. Challoner. Revelation 11:2 and 12:14.—Josephus (Bel. pref.) says the sacrifices were discontinued so long, or rather this time elapsed from the publishing his edict till the temple was purified. During six months, people offered sacrifice clandestinely. 1 Maccabees 4:36. 52.