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The Weight of God's Word
Commentators note that Daniel's physical sickness was a direct response to the distressing vision he received. This wasn't a common illness but a profound physical reaction to the spiritual weight of God's revelation. It teaches that truly grappling with God's plans, especially concerning suffering and judgment, can and should deeply affect us.
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Daniel
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Albert Barnes
On Daniel 8:27
18th Century
Theologian
And I Daniel fainted - Hebrew, “I was” - נהייתי nı̂heyēythı̂y. (). The meaning, according to Gesenius …
John Calvin
On Daniel 8:27
16th Century
Theologian
Again, Daniel shows himself to have been so touched by the secret prompting of God that he knew for certain this vision had been divinely presented…
John Gill
On Daniel 8:27
17th Century
Pastor
And I Daniel fainted and was sick for several daysF24; Or, "then I Daniel fainted"; after he had seen the visi…
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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…