Daniel 11:35-38
wise <07919> [some.]
resulting <06884> [to try.]
wise ....... refinement purification ... cleansing <07919 01305 03835> [them. or, by them. even.]
do ........................................ must occur <06213> [do.]
exalt <07311> [and he.]
The preceding verses (from ver. 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 <07311> [exalt.]
utter <01696> [speak.]
deity .......... God ... gods <0410> [the God.]
wrath <02195> [till.]
decreed <02782> [for.]
elevate <02532> [the desire.]
<0995> [regard.]
fortresses <03653> [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.
fortresses <04581> [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.
god ..... god <0433> [a god.]
<02532> [pleasant things. Heb. things desired.]
