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A Model of Passionate Prayer
Commentators highlight Daniel's repeated pleas (“hear,” “forgive,” “do”) not as empty repetition, but as a sign of profound earnestness and a heart fully engaged. Scholars like Albert Barnes and John Calvin see this as a model for believers, showing that fervent, sincere, and zealous prayer, driven by a deep concern for God's glory and people, is pleasing to God.
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Daniel
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Albert Barnes
On Daniel 9:19
18th Century
Theologian
O Lord, hear ... - The language in this verse does not require any particular explanation. The repetition—the varied forms of expression—ind…
Charles Spurgeon
On Daniel 9:14–21
19th Century
Preacher
That is the time when prayer is always heard, when the lamb is offered, and his blood is sprinkled, and blessed be God, the sacrifice in which we t…
John Calvin
On Daniel 9:19
16th Century
Theologian
Here vehemence is better expressed, as I have previously observed. For Daniel does not display his eloquence, as hypocrites usually do, but simply …
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John Gill
On Daniel 9:19
17th Century
Pastor
O Lord, hear; O Lord, forgive
That is, hear the prayers and supplications that have been presented, and forgive the …
Matthew Henry
On Daniel 9:4–19
17th Century
Minister
In every prayer we must make confession, not only of the sins we have been guilty of, but also of our faith in God, our dependence on Him, our sorr…