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we have sinned, and have dealt perversely, and have done wickedly, and have rebelled, even turning aside from your precepts and from your ordinances;
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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 …
19th Century
Anglican
We have sinned.— It has been remarked that four stages of sin are pointed out by the prophet, corresponding to the four d…
Baptist
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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16th Century
Protestant
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
We have sinned, and have committed iniquity, and have donewickedly, and have rebelled…
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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