Dear GM, Angie & Fellow Watchers:Thank you for bringing your insights into the discussion. They are very much appreciated. I could be wrong in my rendering but this is the way I see it.....In verse 26 it is stated that Messiah is cut off AFTER the completion of the 62 weeks (which come AFTER the completion of the 7 weeks). So at the time of the crucifixion 69 complete weeks are fulfilled.The crucifixion can not therefore represent the mid-point of the 70th week since it completed the 69th week. By default Verse 27 represents the 70th week.
PinemanDear Ryan & Fellow Watchers:I agree but I think that it will take the Departing to kick them into high gear.Pineman