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A Voice of Overwhelming Power
Commentators explain that Daniel's reaction was not mere fright but a complete physical shutdown. The sound of the angel's voice was so powerful it caused him to fall into a 'deep sleep' or swoon. This illustrates the immense gap between the heavenly and the earthly, showing how even a righteous prophet is overwhelmed by a direct encounter with divine glory.
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Albert Barnes
On Daniel 10:9
18th Century
Theologian
Yet I heard the voice of his words - What the angel said when he appeared to him Daniel has not recorded. He says ([Reference Danie…
Charles Ellicott
On Daniel 10:9
19th Century
Bishop
His words. —He refers to the unrecorded words of Daniel 10:6. ().
John Calvin
On Daniel 10:9–10
16th Century
Theologian
In yesterday’s lecture, Daniel acknowledged he was astonished at the sight of the angel and deprived of all inner strength. He later adds, On h…
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John Gill
On Daniel 10:9
17th Century
Pastor
Yet heard I the voice of his words Though he was struck with so much awe, and his spirits so greatly depressed, and his b…