Daniel 7:16

"“As for me, Daniel, my spirit was grieved within my body, and the visions of my head troubled me."

Key Reflection

Daniel's statement reflects his deep emotional and spiritual distress over the troubling visions he experienced. The prophet felt both physically and spiritually weighed down by the magnitude and significance of what he saw, highlighting the profound impact these supernatural revelations had on him personally.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

I came near unto one of them that stood by -That is, to one of the angels who appeared to stand near the throne.Daniel 7:10. CompareDaniel 8:13;Zechariah 4:4-5;Revelation 7:13. It was natural for Daniel to suppose that the angels who were seen encircling the throne would be able to give him information on the subject, and the answers which Daniel received show that he was not mistaken in his expectation. God has often employed angels to communicate important truths to men, or has made them the medium of communicating his will. CompareRevelation 1:1;Acts 7:53;Hebrews 2:2.

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