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I came near to one of those who stood by, and asked him the truth concerning all this. So he told me, and made me know the interpretation of the things.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
19th Century
Anglican
That stood by—that is, one out of the multitudes mentioned (Daniel 7:10).
16th Century
Protestant
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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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
I came near to one of those standing by To one of the angels that attended, either the throne of judgment, or, the S…
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…
