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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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Albert Barnes
On Daniel 10:8
18th Century
Theologian
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…
Charles Ellicott
On Daniel 10:8
19th Century
Bishop
This great vision. —Daniel again distinguishes this from former visions: The glory of the man who appeared to him was far in exces…
John Calvin
On Daniel 10:8
16th Century
Theologian
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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John Gill
On Daniel 10:8
17th Century
Pastor
Therefore I was left alone, and saw this great vision
Which was great indeed, both with respect to the object now se…