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Christ's Divine Authority
Commentators overwhelmingly identify the “man’s voice” as a divine figure, specifically the pre-incarnate Son of God. His ability to command a powerful angel like Gabriel is a clear demonstration of his supreme authority and divinity, foreshadowing his role as the head of all creation.
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Daniel
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Albert Barnes
On Daniel 8:16
18th Century
Theologian
And I heard a man’s voice between the banks of Ulai - See the notes at (Daniel 8:2). The voice seemed to come from the …
Charles Ellicott
On Daniel 8:16
19th Century
Bishop
Between the ... Ulai.— The city, as it would appear, stood between the two branches of the river. The two branche…
John Calvin
On Daniel 8:16
16th Century
Theologian
He does not use a term that would precisely identify him as a man, but says he heard the voice of a man, because he is no longer discussing either …
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John Gill
On Daniel 8:16
17th Century
Pastor
And I heard a man's voice between the banks of Ulai Near to which Daniel was, (Daniel 8:2) and it seemed to h…
Matthew Henry
On Daniel 8:15–27
17th Century
Minister
The eternal Son of God stood before the prophet in the appearance of a man, and directed the angel Gabriel to explain the vision. Daniel's fainting…