What is the meaning of Daniel 9:15? Now, O Lord our God, • Daniel addresses the covenant God personally and reverently, showing an intimate reliance on Him rather than on human solutions (1 Kings 8:23; Psalm 41:13). • The phrase “our God” links Daniel with his people, underscoring corporate identity and responsibility. • Speaking directly to God acknowledges His sovereignty, the same sovereignty celebrated in passages like Isaiah 45:22: “Turn to Me and be saved, all the ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is no other.” who brought Your people out of the land of Egypt with a mighty hand, • Daniel recalls the historic, literal Exodus—proof that God intervenes powerfully in real history (Exodus 13:9; Deuteronomy 7:8). • By citing this foundational act, Daniel: – Reminds God’s people of His unmatched power. – Grounds his plea for restoration in God’s past faithfulness (Jeremiah 32:21). • The same God who shattered Egypt’s grip can release Judah from Babylonian captivity. and who made for Yourself a name renowned to this day, • God’s mighty deliverance forged an enduring reputation; His “name” embodies His character and deeds (2 Samuel 7:23). • Isaiah 63:12–14 echoes the thought, praising the Lord “to make for Himself an everlasting name.” • Daniel trusts that God’s concern for His own reputation still motivates Him to act for His people. we have sinned; • Daniel confesses without excuses, fulfilling the pattern prescribed in Solomon’s temple prayer (1 Kings 8:47). • Personal righteousness does not exempt the prophet from identifying with national guilt—an example of intercessory humility. • Scripture teaches universal guilt (Romans 3:23); honest confession is always the first step toward renewal. we have acted wickedly. • The wording deepens the admission: not merely mistakes but deliberate rebellion (Psalm 106:6). • Ezra used similar language upon Israel’s later return (Ezra 9:6), showing that genuine revival is always confession-driven. • By pairing “sinned” and “acted wickedly,” Daniel covers both inner failure and overt actions, leaving no loophole. summary Daniel 9:15 is a model prayer that: • Looks upward—affirming God’s covenant lordship. • Looks backward—recalling the literal, historic Exodus as evidence of divine power and faithfulness. • Looks outward—recognizing God’s reputation among the nations. • Looks inward—confessing unvarnished sin and wickedness. The verse teaches that effective intercession rests on God’s proven deeds and honest repentance, encouraging believers today to remember His mighty works and humbly admit their need for His mercy. |
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