What is the meaning of Daniel 7:16? I approached • Daniel does not remain a passive observer. After the night vision of the four beasts and the Ancient of Days (Daniel 7:1-15), he “approached” the heavenly scene to seek clarity. • Scripture consistently encourages an active pursuit of understanding. “You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart” (Jeremiah 29:13). • Like Daniel, believers are called to draw near. Hebrews 4:16 urges, “Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence.” • By moving toward the heavenly attendants, Daniel models faith that God welcomes questions and provides answers (James 1:5). One of those who were standing there • The phrase points to an angelic being among the divine court. Angels frequently serve as interpreters: Gabriel in Daniel 8:16; 9:21; and again in Luke 1:19. • Their presence underscores that unseen realities operate alongside earthly events (2 Kings 6:17). • God often dispatches messengers to ensure His people grasp prophecy accurately (Revelation 22:6). • Daniel’s interaction reminds us that heaven is not distant or indifferent but actively involved in revealing truth. I asked him the true meaning • Daniel’s request shows humility; he admits his limits (Proverbs 3:5-6). • “Ask, and it will be given to you” (Matthew 7:7) mirrors Daniel’s posture. • Seeking “the true meaning” guards against speculation. Prophecy is not for private interpretation (2 Peter 1:20-21). • Modern readers benefit from adopting Daniel’s mindset: Scripture is final authority; we submit our questions to it (Psalm 119:105). He told me the interpretation of these things • God answers. “Do not interpretations belong to God?” (Genesis 40:8). The angel supplies a straightforward explanation in verses 17-18. • Revelation is both given (v. 16) and recorded for future generations (Romans 15:4). • The pattern—vision followed by divine interpretation—appears throughout Daniel (chapters 2, 8, 10-12) and in Revelation 1:20. • Daniel’s confidence rests in God’s direct disclosure, reminding believers that Scripture interprets itself; the Author explains His own message (1 Corinthians 2:10-13). summary Daniel 7:16 spotlights a prophet who boldly steps forward, approaches God’s messenger, asks for clarity, and receives a God-given explanation. This verse teaches: • Pursue understanding; don’t settle for confusion. • Expect heaven’s help; angels and Scripture illuminate prophecy. • Ask for “the true meaning”; submit every theory to the Word. • Trust God to interpret His revelations clearly and faithfully for all who seek Him. |
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