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I prayed to Yahweh my God, and made confession, and said, Oh, Lord, the great and dreadful God, who keeps covenant and lovingkindness with those who love him and keep his commandments,
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Prayer Begins with Confession
Commentators unanimously highlight that Daniel begins his prayer not with requests, but with confession. This act of acknowledging God's justice and the people's sin is presented as the essential first step for anyone seeking God's mercy, especially in times of trial. As one scholar notes, even the most righteous, like Daniel, should lead in confessing on behalf of their community.
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Daniel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And I prayed to the Lord my God - Evidently a set and formal prayer. It would seem probable that he offered this prayer, and then r…
19th Century
Anglican
The covenant: See Exodus 19:5.
Baptist
And I prayed unto the LORD my God, and made my confession, and said, O Lord, the great and dreadful God, keeping the covenant and mercy to them…
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16th Century
Protestant
Here Daniel recounts the substance of his prayer. He says, He prayed and confessed before God. The greatest part of this prayer is an entr…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And I prayed to the Lord my God Not to idols, nor to angels or saints departed; but to the Lord God of heaven and ea…
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…
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