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16 Let his mind[a] be altered from that of a human being,
and let an animal’s mind be given to him,
and let seven periods of time[b] go by for[c] him.

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Footnotes

  1. Daniel 4:16 tn Aram “its heart.” The metaphor of the tree begins to fade here and the reality behind the symbol (the king) begins to emerge.
  2. Daniel 4:16 sn The seven periods of time probably refer to seven years.
  3. Daniel 4:16 tn Aram “over” (also in vv. 23, 25, 32).