Daniel 10:11

Verse 11

11. Before the king of Babylon all courtiers were accustomed to bow with their foreheads in the dust. It was natural for Daniel, therefore, even when strength returned to his limbs, to retain this most humble attitude before this one who looked glorious enough to be Jehovah himself. But this beloved one (compare Daniel 9:23) is called to his feet to receive Jehovah’s word. (See note Ezekiel 2:1.) The angel in this case is the servant sent by heaven’s King to the prophet he delights to honor, and one so exalted of Jehovah is not the inferior even of an angel, and must not occupy such a position of humility and fear. (Compare Hebrews 1:14.)

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

Daniel Whedon was born in 1808 in Onondaga, N.Y. Dr. Whedon was well qualified as a commentator. He was professor of Ancient Languages in Wesleyan University, studied law and had some years of pastoral experience. He was editor of the Methodist Quarterly Review for more than twenty years. Besides many articles for religious papers he was also the author of the well-known and important work, Freedom of the Will. Dr. Whedon was noted for his incisive, vigorous style, both as preacher and writer. He died at Atlantic Highlands, N.J., June 8, 1885.Whedon was a pivotal figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism in the nineteenth-centry America. As a result of his efforts, some historians have concluded that he was responsible for a new doctrine of man that was more dependent upon philosophical principles than scripture.... Show more

Dr. Daniel D. Whedon was a central figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism. He devoted 25 years to writing the New Testament commentaries. Other authors wrote the Old Testament commentaries with Whedon serving as the editor. Study the bible online.... Show more

Verse 11

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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