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A Vision of God the Judge
Commentators explain this vision reveals God the Father as the 'Ancient of Days,' a title emphasizing His eternal wisdom and authority. The imagery of white garments and hair symbolizes His perfect purity and justice, while the fiery throne signifies His awesome power. This is a symbolic vision, showing God in a way humans can understand, preparing to execute righteous judgment on earthly powers.
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Daniel
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18th Century
Theologian
I beheld - I continued looking on these strange sights, and contemplating these transformations.” This implies that some time elaps…
19th Century
Bishop
I beheld.: Literally, I kept on looking, and suddenly seats were placed, on which the assessors of the Great Judge were t…
16th Century
Theologian
Daniel now relates how he saw another figure, namely, God sitting on his throne to exercise judgment. We will see it later concerning Christ, but D…
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17th Century
Pastor
I beheld till the thrones were cast down
On which the governors of the above monarchies sat; and those of the ten ki…
17th Century
Minister
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…