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A Gentile Language for Gentiles
Commentators note that this verse marks a significant language shift in the book of Daniel, from Hebrew to Aramaic (referred to here as 'Syriac'). This change is theologically important, as God begins to reveal prophecies concerning the future of Gentile world empires, He fittingly uses a common Gentile language to communicate His message.
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Albert Barnes
On Daniel 2:4
18th Century
Theologian
Then the Chaldeans spoke to the king – The meaning is, either that the Chaldeans spoke in the name of the entire company of the soothsayers …
Charles Ellicott
On Daniel 2:4
19th Century
Bishop
In Syriac.—Probably a fresh title, indicating to the copyist that the Chaldee portion of the book begins here. It has been conject…
John Calvin
On Daniel 2:3–4
16th Century
Theologian
Daniel first relates the great confidence of the Chaldeans, since they dared to promise the interpretation of a dream still unknown to them. Th…
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John Gill
On Daniel 2:4
17th Century
Pastor
Then spoke the Chaldeans to the king in, Syriac
These spoke, either because the interpretation of dreams particularl…
Matthew Henry
On Daniel 2:1–13
17th Century
Minister
The greatest individuals are most susceptible to mental cares and troubles, which disturb their rest at night, while the sleep of the laboring pers…