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Thou, O king, sawest, and, behold, a great image. This image, which was mighty, and whose brightness was excellent, stood before thee; and the aspect thereof was terrible.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

You, O king, saw - The margin reads, “were seeing.” This marginal note aligns with the Chaldee. The language properly denotes a pro…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

A great image.—Properly, one great image. This is one important feature in the vision. The image, though representing man…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Although Daniel here records the dream and does not touch on its interpretation, yet we must not proceed further without discussing the matter itse…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

You, O king, saw
Or, "were seeing" F26 ; not with the eyes of his body, but in his fancy and imagination;…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

This image represented the kingdoms of the earth that would succe ively rule the nations and influence the affairs of the Jewish church.

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