Daniel 7

25And he shall speak great words against the most High, and shall wear out the saints of the most High, and think to change times and laws: and they shall be given into his hand until a time and times and the dividing of time.

Embora o significado exato de "tempo, e tempos, e meio tempo" é tema de debate, sabemos que Deus disse ao Daniel que a perseguição continuaria sozinho por um curto tempo. Deus prometeu dar seu reino aos Santos.

27And the kingdom and dominion, and the greatness of the kingdom under the whole heaven, shall be given to the people of the saints of the most High, whose kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and all dominions shall serve and obey him.