What is 'Prophetic Time' in Bible Prophecy?

[Hobie]

In Biblical eschatology you get many time events or length which are given in Prophetic Time. One of the first things that come up is why is Prophetic time or the Prophetical Year regarded as being different from an ordinary year and calculated as 360 days for the Prophetic Year?

Here is a good explanation from Bible Hub:

In biblical prophecy, the concept of "time" often carries a symbolic meaning that extends beyond the literal understanding of days, months, and years. A prophetic year, frequently understood as 360 days, is a significant unit in interpreting prophetic timelines, particularly in apocalyptic literature such as the books of Daniel and Revelation.

Biblical Basis for a 360-Day Year

The notion of a 360-day prophetic year is derived from various scriptural passages where time is expressed in symbolic terms. In the book of Daniel, the phrase "time, times, and half a time" (Daniel 7:25) is often interpreted as a period of three and a half years. This interpretation aligns with the 1,260 days mentioned in Revelation 12:6 , suggesting a year of 360 days (360 days x 3.5 years = 1,260 days).

Historical Context and Ancient Calendars

The ancient Hebrew calendar, like many ancient Near Eastern calendars, was primarily lunar, consisting of 12 months of 30 days each, totaling 360 days. This system required periodic adjustments to align with the solar year, which is approximately 365.25 days. However, in prophetic literature, the simplified 360-day year is often used for symbolic purposes, emphasizing the completeness and divine order of God's plan.

Interpretation in Prophetic Literature

In prophetic contexts, the use of a 360-day year serves to convey specific theological messages. For instance, in Daniel 9:24-27 , the prophecy of the "seventy weeks" is often interpreted using the 360-day year to calculate the timeline leading to the coming of the Messiah. Similarly, in Revelation, the periods of 1,260 days, 42 months, and "time, times, and half a time" are understood within this framework, providing a consistent method for interpreting eschatological events.

Theological Implications

The use of a 360-day prophetic year underscores the sovereignty and precision of God's timing in the unfolding of redemptive history. It reflects the belief that God's plans are meticulously ordered and will come to pass exactly as foretold. This understanding encourages believers to trust in the divine timetable, even when human comprehension of time and events may be limited.

Conclusion

While the concept of a 360-day prophetic year may seem foreign to modern readers accustomed to the Gregorian calendar, it remains a vital interpretive tool within biblical prophecy. By recognizing the symbolic nature of time in prophetic language, students of the Bible can gain deeper insights into the divine narrative and the ultimate fulfillment of God's promises. https://biblehub.com/topical/ttt/t/time_in_prophetic_language,_means_a_prophetic_year,_or_360_natural.htm

[Amo]

Rev 10:1 And I saw another mighty angel come down from heaven, clothed with a cloud: and a rainbow was upon his head, and his face was as it were the sun, and his feet as pillars of fire: 2 And he had in his hand a little book open: and he set his right foot upon the sea, and his left foot on the earth, 3 And cried with a loud voice, as when a lion roareth: and when he had cried, seven thunders uttered their voices. 4 And when the seven thunders had uttered their voices, I was about to write: and I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Seal up those things which the seven thunders uttered, and write them not. 5 And the angel which I saw stand upon the sea and upon the earth lifted up his hand to heaven, 6 And sware by him that liveth for ever and ever, who created heaven, and the things that therein are, and the earth, and the things that therein are, and the sea, and the things which are therein, that there should be time no longer: 7 But in the days of the voice of the seventh angel, when he shall begin to sound, the mystery of God should be finished, as he hath declared to his servants the prophets. 8 And the voice which I heard from heaven spake unto me again, and said, Go and take the little book which is open in the hand of the angel which standeth upon the sea and upon the earth. 9 And I went unto the angel, and said unto him, Give me the little book. And he said unto me, Take it, and eat it up; and it shall make thy belly bitter, but it shall be in thy mouth sweet as honey. 10 And I took the little book out of the angel's hand, and ate it up; and it was in my mouth sweet as honey: and as soon as I had eaten it, my belly was bitter. 11 And he said unto me, Thou must prophesy again before many peoples, and nations, and tongues, and kings.

What do you think the declaration that "there should be time no longer:", means. Is it in relation to prophetic time, or the end, as in time will no longer matter as it has concerning eternity?

[garee]

Rev 10:1 And I saw another mighty angel come down from heaven, clothed with a cloud: and a rainbow was upon his head, and his face was as it were the sun, and his feet as pillars of fire: 2 And he had in his hand a little book open: and he set his right foot upon the sea, and his left foot on the earth, 3 And cried with a loud voice, as when a lion roareth: and when he had cried, seven thunders uttered their voices. 4 And when the seven thunders had uttered their voices, I was about to write: and I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Seal up those things which the seven thunders uttered, and write them not. 5 And the angel which I saw stand upon the sea and upon the earth lifted up his hand to heaven, 6 And sware by him that liveth for ever and ever, who created heaven, and the things that therein are, and the earth, and the things that therein are, and the sea, and the things which are therein, that there should be time no longer: 7 But in the days of the voice of the seventh angel, when he shall begin to sound, the mystery of God should be finished, as he hath declared to his servants the prophets. 8 And the voice which I heard from heaven spake unto me again, and said, Go and take the little book which is open in the hand of the angel which standeth upon the sea and upon the earth. 9 And I went unto the angel, and said unto him, Give me the little book. And he said unto me, Take it, and eat it up; and it shall make thy belly bitter, but it shall be in thy mouth sweet as honey. 10 And I took the little book out of the angel's hand, and ate it up; and it was in my mouth sweet as honey: and as soon as I had eaten it, my belly was bitter. 11 And he said unto me, Thou must prophesy again before many peoples, and nations, and tongues, and kings.

What do you think the declaration that "there should be time no longer:", means. Is it in relation to prophetic time, or the end, as in time will no longer matter as it has concerning eternity?

I would offer the prophetic or declared time is the time under the sun

[Hobie]

Rev 10:1 And I saw another mighty angel come down from heaven, clothed with a cloud: and a rainbow was upon his head, and his face was as it were the sun, and his feet as pillars of fire: 2 And he had in his hand a little book open: and he set his right foot upon the sea, and his left foot on the earth, 3 And cried with a loud voice, as when a lion roareth: and when he had cried, seven thunders uttered their voices. 4 And when the seven thunders had uttered their voices, I was about to write: and I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Seal up those things which the seven thunders uttered, and write them not. 5 And the angel which I saw stand upon the sea and upon the earth lifted up his hand to heaven, 6 And sware by him that liveth for ever and ever, who created heaven, and the things that therein are, and the earth, and the things that therein are, and the sea, and the things which are therein, that there should be time no longer: 7 But in the days of the voice of the seventh angel, when he shall begin to sound, the mystery of God should be finished, as he hath declared to his servants the prophets. 8 And the voice which I heard from heaven spake unto me again, and said, Go and take the little book which is open in the hand of the angel which standeth upon the sea and upon the earth. 9 And I went unto the angel, and said unto him, Give me the little book. And he said unto me, Take it, and eat it up; and it shall make thy belly bitter, but it shall be in thy mouth sweet as honey. 10 And I took the little book out of the angel's hand, and ate it up; and it was in my mouth sweet as honey: and as soon as I had eaten it, my belly was bitter. 11 And he said unto me, Thou must prophesy again before many peoples, and nations, and tongues, and kings.

What do you think the declaration that "there should be time no longer:", means. Is it in relation to prophetic time, or the end, as in time will no longer matter as it has concerning eternity?

When you are dealing with infinity time, there has to be a conclusion to the matter. Here it appears, as he was not allowed to document, but it must be the prophetic reaching a end point, we shall soon see.