What is the meaning of Daniel 10:7? Only I, Daniel, - Scripture states: “Only I, Daniel, saw the vision”. - God sometimes singles out one servant to receive and relay His message. • 1 Samuel 3:10 – Only Samuel heard the Lord’s call while Eli was present. • Revelation 1:1 – John alone was given the Revelation for the churches. - Daniel’s solitary sight underscores both the literal reality of the vision and his responsibility to record it for God’s people (Daniel 12:4). - This exclusivity reminds us that God governs who sees and when, reinforcing His sovereignty and the trust we place in the accuracy of His written Word. saw the vision; - Daniel did not merely sense but actually “saw” a supernatural display, confirming the literal nature of biblical visions (Ezekiel 1:1; Acts 7:55). - The vision serves a specific purpose: to strengthen Daniel for the ensuing revelation of spiritual warfare (Daniel 10:13–14). - Because the vision is real, its message—God’s control over earthly kingdoms and heavenly conflict—carries real-world implications (Daniel 2:44; 7:27). the men with me did not see it, - Spiritual perception is granted by God; physical presence is no guarantee of spiritual sight. • Acts 9:7 – Saul’s companions heard a sound but “saw no one.” • John 12:28-29 – The crowd heard thunder while Jesus heard the Father. • 2 Kings 6:17 – Elisha’s servant saw the unseen army only after his eyes were opened. - This contrast highlights human limitation and the necessity of divine enablement (1 Corinthians 2:14). but a great terror fell upon them, - Even without seeing the vision, the men sensed God’s overwhelming holiness, producing “great terror.” • Exodus 20:18-19 – Israel trembled at Sinai’s sights and sounds. • Luke 2:9 – Shepherds were “terrified” when God’s glory appeared. • Revelation 1:17 – John “fell at His feet as though dead.” - Holiness exposes human frailty; fear is the natural response when God draws near (Hebrews 12:28-29). and they ran and hid themselves. - Like Adam and Eve who “hid from the LORD God” (Genesis 3:8), these men fled. • Judges 6:22-23 – Gideon feared death after encountering the Angel of the LORD. • Isaiah 2:10 – People will “hide in the dust” when the Lord rises to shake the earth. - Their flight contrasts with Daniel’s steadfastness, illustrating how believers anchored in God’s Word can stand while others scatter (Psalm 27:1). summary Daniel 10:7 shows a literal, personal encounter with the divine that only Daniel could see, affirming God’s sovereign choice in revelation. Those nearby, lacking spiritual sight, still sensed God’s presence so powerfully that terror drove them to flee. The verse reminds us that: • God determines who receives spiritual insight. • His holiness produces awe and fear. • Faithful servants, grounded in His Word, can stand firm while others run. |
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