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So I was left alone, and saw this great vision, and there remained no strength in me; for my comeliness was turned in me into corruption, and I retained no strength.
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The Frailty of Man Before God
All commentators emphasize Daniel's extreme physical reaction. His strength vanished and his healthy appearance turned deathly pale. Scholars explain this demonstrates the overwhelming nature of God's glory and the profound weakness of human nature when faced with a direct heavenly encounter, an experience also described by John in Revelation.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Therefore I was left alone, and saw this great vision - That is, I distinctly saw it, or contemplated it. He perceived, doubtless, that it w…
19th Century
Anglican
This great vision. —Daniel again distinguishes this from former visions: The glory of the man who appeared to him was far in exces…
16th Century
Protestant
This language all tends to the same purpose—to assure us that Daniel did not write his own comments rashly, but was truly and clearly taught by the…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Therefore I was left alone, and saw this great vision Which was great indeed, both with respect to the object now se…
