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Here is the end of the matter. As for me, Daniel, my thoughts much troubled me, and my face was changed in me: but I kept the matter in my heart.

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A Divinely Authenticated Vision

Commentators explain that Daniel's profound distress and changed appearance were not just signs of fear. They served as a divine confirmation of the vision's reality and gravity. His trouble stemmed from understanding the immense suffering God's people would endure, authenticating the message as a true revelation from God, not a fleeting dream.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Daniel 7:28

19th Century

Bishop

The matter — that is, the vision and the revelation.

In my heart. — Daniel suffers as in Daniel 7:15 and Da…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Daniel 7:28

16th Century

Theologian

In this verse, Daniel first says the vision was concluded, and so the faithful could rest satisfied in looking for nothing beyond it. For we know h…

John Gill

John Gill

On Daniel 7:28

17th Century

Pastor

Hitherto is the end of the matter Of the angel's words, and of the interpretation of those things Daniel was desirous of …

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Matthew Henry

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…