Daniel 9:27
And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week: and in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease, and for the overspreading of abominations he shall make it desolate, even until the consummation, and that determined shall be poured upon the desolate.
Daniel 9:27 · King James Version
Meaning
Many scholars believe this verse from the Book of Daniel is referring to the coming of Jesus Christ and his ultimate sacrifice. The "week" mentioned in the verse is commonly interpreted as representing a period of seven years. The confirmation of the covenant with many is seen as the establishment of a new covenant through Jesus' sacrifice on the cross, which brought salvation to all who believe. The ceasing of sacrifices and oblations in the middle of the week may symbolize the end of the Old Testament sacrificial system with the coming of Jesus. The mention of abominations and desolation could be referring to the destruction of the temple in Jerusalem in A.D. 70. Lastly, the pouring out of wrath upon the desolate emphasizes the consequences of rejecting God's covenant. Overall, this verse is seen as a prophetic message of the coming of Jesus and the establishment of a new covenant through his sacrifice.
Theological Overview
One commonly discussed interpretation of this verse comes from a theological perspective. Many scholars believe that this verse from the book of Daniel refers to the coming of the Messiah. In this context, the "covenant" being confirmed for one week is seen as a reference to Jesus' ministry on earth, which lasted for approximately three and a half years, or half of the "week" mentioned in the verse. The ceasing of sacrifices and oblations is thought to be symbolic of Jesus' sacrifice on the cross, which fulfilled the need for the Old Testament sacrificial system. The desolation that follows could be interpreted as a symbol of the destruction of the Jewish temple in Jerusalem in AD 70. Overall, this verse is seen as a prophecy of Jesus' role as the Messiah and the ultimate fulfillment of God's plan for salvation.
Daniel 9:27 in other translations
American Standard Version
And he shall make a firm covenant with many for one week: and in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease; and upon the wing of abominations [shall come] one that maketh desolate; and even unto the full end, and that determined, shall [wrath] be poured out upon the desolate.
World English Bible
He shall make a firm covenant with many for one week: and in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the offering to cease; and on the wing of abominations shall come one who makes desolate; and even to the full end, and that determined, shall wrath be poured out on the desolate.
Douay-Rheims
And he shall confirm the covenant with many, in one week: and in the half of the week the victim and the sacrifice shall fail: and there shall be in the temple the abomination of desolation: and the desolation shall continue even to the consummation, and to the end.
Geneva Bible (1599)
And he shall confirme the couenant with many for one weeke: and in the middes of the weeke he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease, and for the ouerspreading of the abominations, he shall make it desolate, euen vntill the consummation determined shalbe powred vpon the desolate.