Daniel Whedon 16. One like the similitude of the sons of men Theodotion renders “son of man” instead of “sons of men.” The clear meaning is that one having human appearance but whom he did not dare to speak of as man merely touched him. As Gabriel was alone when he left the field of battle (note Daniel 10:13), and as no other angelic beings have been mentioned, it is almost certain that it was he who touched the prophet’s lips as he had once before given him a shock of new life (Daniel 10:10). As... read more
Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Daniel 10:16
16. One like the similitude of the sons of men Theodotion renders “son of man” instead of “sons of men.” The clear meaning is that one having human appearance but whom he did not dare to speak of as man merely touched him. As Gabriel was alone when he left the field of battle (note Daniel 10:13), and as no other angelic beings have been mentioned, it is almost certain that it was he who touched the prophet’s lips as he had once before given him a shock of new life (Daniel 10:10). As... read more