16 Let his mind be changed from that of a human,
and let him be given the mind of an animal
for seven periods of time.[a][b](A)

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  1. 4:16 Lit animal as seven times pass over him
  2. 4:16 Perhaps seven years

16 Let his mind be changed from that of a man and let him be given the mind of an animal, till seven times[a] pass by for him.(A)

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  1. Daniel 4:16 Or years; also in verses 23, 25 and 32

Then I heard the man dressed in linen, who was above the water of the river. He raised both his hands[a](A) toward heaven and swore by him who lives eternally(B) that it would be for a time, times, and half a time.(C) When the power of the holy people is shattered, all these things will be completed.

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  1. 12:7 Lit raised his right and his left

The man clothed in linen, who was above the waters of the river, lifted his right hand(A) and his left hand toward heaven, and I heard him swear by him who lives forever,(B) saying, “It will be for a time, times and half a time.[a](C) When the power of the holy people(D) has been finally broken, all these things will be completed.(E)

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  1. Daniel 12:7 Or a year, two years and half a year