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So he came near where I stood; and when he came, I was frightened, and fell on my face: but he said to me, Understand, son of man; for the vision belongs to the time of the end.
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Awe Precedes Understanding
Daniel's reaction of falling on his face in fear was not just terror, but a proper, reverent awe in the presence of a divine messenger. Commentators like Calvin explain this is a model for believers: true reverence prepares the heart to listen and understand God's word. Fear should lead to focus and obedience, not paralysis.
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Daniel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
So he came near where I stood - He had seen him, evidently, at first in the distance. He now drew near to Daniel, so that he might …
19th Century
Anglican
The time of the end—that is, either at the final period of earthly history, or at the time which lies at the limit of the propheti…
16th Century
Protestant
I will not repeat what I have already explained. I will proceed with what I had begun, namely, the Prophet’s need of instruction, because he could …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
So he came near where I stood The angel immediately obeyed the divine Person in human form, and came near the prophe…
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…
