Daniel 9:16

"“Now, Lord our God, who has brought your people out of the land of Egypt with a mighty hand, and have gotten yourself renown, as it is today, we have sinned. We have done wickedly."

Key Reflection

Daniel 9:16 reflects the earnest plea of the Jewish people to God for mercy and forgiveness. The verse acknowledges God's past deliverance of Israel from Egypt, emphasizing His mighty power and renown. In this context, the nation confesses its current sins and wickedness, recognizing that their suffering is a consequence of their own transgressions rather than divine abandonment. This confession sets the stage for a request for divine intervention and redemption, highlighting both God's historical faithfulness and Israel’s ongoing need for His mercy.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

O Lord, according to all thy righteousness -The word righteousness here seems to refer to all that was excellent and glorious in the character of God. The eye of Daniel is fixed upon what he had formerly done; upon his character of justice, and mercy, and goodness; upon the faithfulness of God to his people, and, in view of all that was excellent and lovely in his character, he pleaded that he would interpose and turn away his anger from his people now. It is the character of God that is the ground of his plea - and what else is there that can give us encouragement when we come before him in prayer. Let thine anger and thy fury be turned away ...

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