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A Tyrant's Borrowed Power
The phrase "not by his own power" prompts two main interpretations. Some scholars, like Albert Barnes, see it as God's sovereign hand, granting the tyrant power to chastise a sinful Israel. Others, including Charles Ellicott and John Calvin, suggest it refers to his reliance on cunning and deceit rather than his own heroic strength. Both views emphasize that his might was not self-generated.
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Albert Barnes
On Daniel 8:24
18th Century
Theologian
And his power shall be mighty - He will be a powerful monarch. Though not as mighty as Alexander, his conquests of Egypt and other …
Charles Ellicott
On Daniel 8:24
19th Century
Bishop
Not by his own power. — Not might, but cunning, will cause his success. (Compare to 1M Malachi 1:10 and following.) Thu…
John Calvin
On Daniel 8:24–25
16th Century
Theologian
We have previously given a brief explanation of all these subjects. But here the angel removes all doubt, lest we still anxiously inquire the meani…
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John Gill
On Daniel 8:24
17th Century
Pastor
And his power shall be mighty, but not by his own power He should possess a large kingdom, and that should be increased b…
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…