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and when he had spoken to me according to these words, I set my face toward the ground, and was mute.
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A Reaction of Reverence
Commentators explain that Daniel's silence and prostration were not primarily from fear, which the angel had already addressed. Instead, his reaction was one of profound reverence, awe, and gratitude in the presence of a majestic heavenly messenger, a natural response to a divine encounter.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And when he had spoken these words ... - Daniel was naturally overcome by the communication that had been made to him. The manner in which t…
19th Century
Anglican
I set my face.—The conduct of Daniel described in this verse is not to be attributed to his fear, for that had already be…
16th Century
Protestant
Daniel again signifies by these words that he was so overcome by reverence for the angel that he was unable to stand. This serves to commend the pr…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And when he had spoken such words unto me As before related, concerning the contest between him and the prince of Pe…
Whenever we enter into communion with God, it is fitting for us to have a proper sense of the infinite distance between us and the holy God. How ca…
