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The Body as a "Sheath"
Multiple commentators explain the phrase "in the midst of my body" by referencing an ancient metaphor where the body is a "sheath" for the soul or spirit. Daniel's experience demonstrates that profound spiritual encounters and mental distress are not just abstract feelings; they can have a real, tangible impact on our physical well-being.
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Albert Barnes
On Daniel 7:15
18th Century
Theologian
I Daniel was grieved in my spirit—That is, I was troubled; or my heart was made heavy and sad. This was probably in part because he did not …
Charles Ellicott
On Daniel 7:15
19th Century
Bishop
Midst. —See margin. The body was regarded as the sheath of the soul.
John Calvin
On Daniel 7:15–16
16th Century
Theologian
Daniel says his spirit was either cut off or vanished, as if he suffered some mental deficiency. In this way God wished to communicate to His serva…
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John Gill
On Daniel 7:15
17th Century
Pastor
I Daniel was grieved in my spirit in the midst of my body ,
&c.] Or "sheath" F1 ; the soul being in the b…
Matthew Henry
On Daniel 7:15–28
17th Century
Minister
It is desirable to obtain the correct and complete sense of what we see and hear from God; and those who would know must ask through faithful and f…