Daniel 12:3

And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Daniel 12:3

BSB

Then the wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness will shine like the stars forever and ever.

AKJV

And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever.

CPDV

But those who have taught will shine like the brightness of the firmament, and those who instruct many towards justice, like the stars for unending eternity.

ERV

And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever.

NHEB

And those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who turn many to righteousness like the stars forever and ever.

SMT

And those understanding shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and those justifying many, as the stars forever and ever.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Daniel 12:3

AndtheythatbewiseH7919VerbshallshineH2094VerbasthebrightnessH2096Noun MasculineofthefirmamentH7549Noun MasculineandtheythatturnmanyH7227torighteousnessH6663VerbasthestarsH3556Noun MasculineforeverH5769Noun MasculineandeverH5703Noun Masculine

Commentary for Daniel 12:3

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Daniel 12:3

Summary

Righteous people will luminously endure eternally.

Event

Wise ones receive eternal radiance

Estimated Time Period

c. 165 BC