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Nourished by God's Blessing
Commentators emphasize that the success of the diet was not due to the nutritional value of vegetables but to God's direct blessing. John Calvin notes this demonstrates the principle that 'man does not live by bread alone.' Our ultimate sustenance comes from God's power and favor, which can make even the simplest food more nourishing than the richest delicacies.
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Daniel
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Albert Barnes
On Daniel 1:14
18th Century
Theologian
So he consented to them in this matter - Hebrew, “he heard them in this thing.” The experiment was such, since it was to be for so short a t…
Charles Spurgeon
On Daniel 1:14
19th Century
Preacher
A round number, standing for a sufficient period to afford a fair test.
John Calvin
On Daniel 1:14–15
16th Century
Theologian
Now this surprising event took place: Daniel contracted neither leanness nor weakness from that simple food, but his face was as shining as if he h…
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John Gill
On Daniel 1:14
17th Century
Pastor
So he consented to them in all this matter
Or, "hearkened to them" F5 ; being convinced that it was a ver…
Matthew Henry
On Daniel 1:8–16
17th Century
Minister
The advantages we believe we create for ourselves, we must acknowledge as God's gift. Daniel remained steadfast in his religion. Whatever they call…