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Dressed for a Miracle
Commentators highlight that the men were thrown into the furnace fully clothed. While scholars debate the exact articles of clothing, the key point is that their complete attire was preserved. This detail isn't random; it serves to magnify the power of God's miracle, showing that the fire had absolutely no effect on them or even their garments.
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Daniel
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Albert Barnes
On Daniel 3:21
18th Century
Theologian
Then these men were bound in their coats - They were seized just as they were. No time was given them for preparation; no change wa…
Charles Ellicott
On Daniel 3:21
19th Century
Bishop
Their coats.— The dresses spoken of here correspond with what Herodotus tells us (i. 195) of the Babylonian costume. As far as can…
John Calvin
On Daniel 3:21–23
16th Century
Theologian
Here Daniel relates the miracle by which God liberated his servants. He has two parts: first, these three holy men walked untouched in the midst of…
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John Gill
On Daniel 3:21
17th Century
Pastor
Then these men were bound in their coats
Their upper coats, cloaks, or mantles, as Aben Ezra and Jacchiades; though,…
Matthew Henry
On Daniel 3:19–27
17th Century
Minister
Let Nebuchadnezzar heat his furnace as hot as he can; a few minutes will finish the torment of those cast into it, but hellfire tortures and yet do…