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Humbly Seek Understanding
Commentators observe that when Daniel was overwhelmed by the vision, he didn't despair but actively sought help from an angel. This act of humility and teachability is presented as a model for believers. When we encounter spiritual truths that are confusing or frightening, our first step should be to seek understanding.
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Daniel
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Albert Barnes
On Daniel 7:16
18th Century
Theologian
I came near unto one of them that stood by - That is, to one of the angels who appeared to stand near the throne ([Reference Daniel…
Charles Ellicott
On Daniel 7:16
19th Century
Bishop
That stood by—that is, one out of the multitudes mentioned (Daniel 7:10).
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 7:16
17th Century
Pastor
I came near to one of those standing by
To one of the angels that attended, either the throne of judgment, or, the S…
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…