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The Anatomy of Confession
Daniel's use of multiple, strong words for sin—"sinned," "committed iniquity," "done wickedly," "rebelled"—is a model for heartfelt repentance. Commentators like Calvin and Spurgeon explain this isn't empty repetition but an intentional effort to express the true weight and variety of sin, moving beyond a superficial apology to deep remorse.
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Albert Barnes
On Daniel 9:5
18th Century
Theologian
We have sinned - Though Daniel was alone, he spoke in the name of the people in general - doubtless recounting the long series of crimes in …
Charles Ellicott
On Daniel 9:5
19th Century
Bishop
We have sinned.— It has been remarked that four stages of sin are pointed out by the prophet, corresponding to the four d…
Charles Spurgeon
On Daniel 9:5–6
19th Century
Preacher
We have sinned, and have committed iniquity, and have done wickedly, and have rebelled, even by departing from your precepts and from your judg…
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John Calvin
On Daniel 9:5–7
16th Century
Theologian
Daniel here continues his confession of sin. As we have already stated, he ought to begin here, because we must remark in general the impossibility…
John Gill
On Daniel 9:5
17th Century
Pastor
We have sinned, and have committed iniquity, and have done
wickedly, and have rebelled
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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…