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Behold, one in the likeness of the sons of men touched my lips: then I opened my mouth, and spoke and said to him who stood before me, my lord, by reason of the vision my sorrows are turned on me, and I retain no strength.
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The Awe of Divine Presence
Commentators explain that Daniel's physical collapse and overwhelming sorrow is a natural human reaction to a divine encounter. John Calvin notes this intense terror serves to authenticate the vision as being from God, not a deception. This reminds us of the immense gap between humanity and God's glory, and why we need His grace to even stand before Him.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And, behold, one like the similitude of the sons of men touched my lips - In the form of a man. The reference here is undoubtedly t…
19th Century
Anglican
One like ...—Compare Daniel 8:15. However, there is no reason for supposing that the person is different from the one mentioned in…
16th Century
Protestant
Daniel here narrates how the angel who inflicted the wound also brought the remedy at the same time. Though he had been cast down by fear, yet the …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And, behold, one like the similitude of the sons of men Not the man clothed with linen, or Christ; but either the sa…
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…
