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A fiery stream issued and came forth from before him: thousands of thousands ministered to him, and ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him: the judgment was set, and the books were opened.
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A Vision of God's Majesty
The vision of a fiery stream and countless angelic attendants is meant to convey the overwhelming power and majesty of God. Commentators explain that this imagery, common in Scripture, is designed to inspire reverence and awe. It establishes that the judgment to follow comes from the ultimate, supreme authority of the universe, who has limitless power at His command.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
A fiery stream issued and came forth from before Him – Streams of fire seemed to burst forth from His throne. Representations of this kind a…
19th Century
Anglican
The books—that is, the unerring record of man’s thoughts, words, and deeds, which is written in the unfailing memory of God. ([Ref…
16th Century
Protestant
Daniel proceeds with what he began in the previous verse. He says a splendor or stream of fire; for נהר, neher, may be used in both senses…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
A fiery stream issued and came forth from before him; Or, "a river of fire" F19; which denotes the copious jud…
These verses are for the comfort and support of the people of God, in reference to the persecutions that would come upon them. Many New Testament p…
