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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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Albert Barnes
On Daniel 8:17
18th Century
Theologian
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 …
Charles Ellicott
On Daniel 8:17
19th Century
Bishop
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…
John Calvin
On Daniel 8:17
16th Century
Theologian
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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John Gill
On Daniel 8:17
17th Century
Pastor
So he came near where I stood
The angel immediately obeyed the divine Person in human form, and came near the prophe…
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…