4:16 Let his mind 1 be altered from that of a human being,
and let an animal’s mind be given to him,
and let seven periods of time 2 go by for 3 him.
[4:16] 1 tn Aram “its heart.” The metaphor of the tree begins to fade here and the reality behind the symbol (the king) begins to emerge.
[4:16] 2 sn The seven periods of time probably refer to seven years.
[4:16] 3 tn Aram “over” (also in vv. 23, 25, 32).
