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A Sarcastic Rebuke
Commentators unanimously agree that God's statement, "you are wiser than Daniel," is sharp irony. By the time of this prophecy, Daniel was already famous for his real, God-given wisdom. By sarcastically comparing the king to Daniel, God mocks the king's arrogant self-perception and highlights the vast difference between human pride and true wisdom.
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Ezekiel
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Albert Barnes
On Ezekiel 28:1–10
18th Century
Theologian
The prophecy against the prince of Tyre. Throughout the east, the majesty and glory of a people were concentrated in the person of their monarch, w…
Charles Ellicott
On Ezekiel 28:3
19th Century
Bishop
Wiser than Daniel.—This is ironically spoken. Daniel was so famed for his wisdom in the great Chaldean Empire ([Reference Daniel 1…
John Gill
On Ezekiel 28:3
17th Century
Pastor
Behold; you are wiser than Daniel. That is, in his own opinion; or it is ironically said. The Septuagint, Syriac, and Ara…
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Matthew Henry
On Ezekiel 28:1–19
17th Century
Minister
Ethbaal, or Ithobal, was the prince or king of Tyre; and being lifted up with excessive pride, he claimed divine honours. Pride is peculiarly the s…