daniel 10:12 meaning
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Literally, to afflict thyself. No doubt his fears had been strong concerning the execution of the monarch’s decree. A more detailed chart of the 2300 day Tribulation (from the homepage) click to enlarge Chart of 70th Seven verses 2300-day Tribulation. 3. And God was pleased to honour his servant by a gracious regard to his offerings. He says, before thy God; this expression of the angelâs implying that the Prophetâs supplication sprang from true faith. The angel realized how Daniel felt and encouraged him not to fear. for thy words—because of thy prayers.1. Daniel 10-12 Listen : Another vision (Daniel 10) 1 In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia a thing was revealed unto Daniel, whose name was called Belteshazzar; and the thing was true, but the time appointed was long: and he understood the thing, and had understanding of the vision. “Then said he unto me, Fear not, Daniel: for from the first day that thou didst set thine heart to understand, and to chasten thyself before thy God, thy words were heard, and I am come for thy words.” The cause of the delay may be something totally unknown to us; yet although the answer may be delayed, the prayer is always heard immediately." His coming to Daniel was hindered by this, that the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood him twenty-one days. For the Scripture does not place the demon-powers of heathendom so on a line with the angels that both are designated as ראשׁנים שׂרים. in Daniel 11 a three-sided eschatological conflict between the “king of the north,” the “king of the south” and the papacy. For from the first day that thou didst set thine heart to understand - what shall come to pass to thy people at the last times (cf. See note on Daniel 10:3. Then he said to me, "Do not be afraid, Daniel, for from the first day that you set your heart on understanding this and on humbling yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response to your words. If in our prayers amidst long protracted sorrows we would believe that God's angel is on his way to us, what consolation it would give us! 2. And to chasten thyself before thy God - (Daniel 10:2-3). True soul discipline is essential to successful prayer. God's messenger was detained on the way (Da 10:13) by the opposition of the powers of darkness. To report dead links, typos, or html errors or suggestions about making these resources more useful use the convenient, Baker Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology, For from the first day that thou didst set thine heart to understand -, HE OCCASION WAS ONE OF DISAPPOINTMENT AND PERPLEXITY, ANIEL PURSUED UNDER THE TRYING CIRCUMSTANCES, for from the first day thou didst set thine heart to understand, — Rather, with R.V., “for thy words’ sake.” What power in prayer! Sometimes the answer to the prayer comes only after many years of waiting; sometimes after a few weeks of continuous fasting and beseeching as in this case; sometimes “in the day” when one cries (, "This verse constitutes a great encouragement to those whose prayers are not answered immediately. (Psalms 145:19.) For even a subordinate servant can bring help to his master, and in a conflict render him aid in gaining the victory. “To chasten thyself.” Quench corrupt lusts, conquer wrong prejudices, expel pernicious errors, etc. As a result of the vision and revelation of chapters 10-12, Daniel understood all he needed to know about the future. The Lord is quick in hearing the fervent prayer of a humble soul, though he doth not presently let them know it. Daniel 12 does not follow Daniel 11 chronilogically but backtracks to the abomination (rapture), 11:31, and speaks to the Jews only. God‘s messenger was detained on the way (Daniel 10:13) by the opposition of the powers of darkness. Many have taken this to mean that in some way the book of Daniel is rendered incapable of being understood; that the prophecies given Daniel are couched in such strange forms and weird language that no one can really understand them; the riddle can never be unveiled until we arrive at the actual end of days. Daniel 12:10, NASB: "'Many will be purged, purified and refined, but the wicked will act wickedly; and none of the wicked will understand, but those who have insight will understand." He did not utter prayers for the Church in a mere formal manner, but as we have previously seen, he united fasting with entreaty, and abstained from all delicacies. The ראשׁנים שׁרים can only be the princes, chiefs, of the good angels remaining in communion with God, and working for the kingdom of God. III. Another proof that prayer is at once heard, though the answer may be long delayed. thy words were heard — (Acts 10:4). In the day of trouble there is a peculiar need and call for prayer. The Lord is quick in hearing the fervent prayer of a humble soul, though he doth not presently let them know it. Daniel 12:10, NLT: "Many will be purified, cleansed, and refined by these trials. Each time it was in relation to Daniel’s being favored with a great and significant revelation of the future. didst set thine heart to understand — what shall come to pass to thy people at the last times (compare Daniel 10:14). And to chasten thyself before thy God - That is, by fasting and humiliation. Lastly, by this expression, the angel shews us how Danielâs prayer was founded on faith; he had not sought God with rashness, but was clearly persuaded of his being welcomed among the sons of God. He is interested in it and He is represented as being influenced by it. The subjugation of this spirit supposes a particular angel ruling in the heathen world just as little as Jehovah's contending against the heathen nations that oppress and persecute His kingdom and people. II. We are taught then by this passage, if we are anxious for our supplications to be both heard and approved by God, not to give way to those foolish lusts and appetites, which solicit and entice us. This being, which looks like a man, was sent of God with a message to encourage Daniel. Then he continued, 'Do not be afraid, Daniel. ), the δαιμόνιον of the Persian kingdom, i.e., the supernatural spiritual power standing behind the national gods, which we may properly call the guardian spirit of this kingdom. But the wicked will continue in their wickedness, and none of them will understand. Disquieting and expectorating fears should be laid aside. In Daniel 10, God sent the Archangel Michael to deal with the fallen angels responsible for Persia and Greece. I have already said enough on the subject of this address. It moves all heaven and brings the powers of heaven with help. Daniel 8 is then a new beginning, and the single vision contained in chapters 10–12 advances that argument further and gives it more precision. P. R. The prayers of the impious, on the other hand, always repel the Almighty, and they can never be sure of his being propitious to them. And I am come for thy words - because of thy prayers. “If thou prepare thine heart and stretch out thine hands towards him; if iniquity be in thine hand, put it away, and let not wickedness dwell in thy tabernacles, for there shalt thou lift up thy face without spot; yea, thou shalt be steadfast, and shalt not fear. Then said he unto me, Fear not - Be not alarmed at my presence; do not fear that your devotions are not accepted, and that your prayers are not heard. God heard the first day, though he sent not his angel to tell Daniel of it till three weeks after. To get what Daniel 10:12 means based on its source text, scroll down or follow these links for the original scriptural meaning , biblical context and relative popularity. Humbling himself before God involved taking the role of a learner before Him. Though what is said by the angel Michael, for the sake of the Israelitish people, among whom he has the sphere of his activity, may be said for their comfort, yet it does not follow therefrom that that which is said "cannot give disclosures regarding the relation within the angel-world, but only regarding the relation to the great historical nations and powers of the world" (Hofm. This is the first point. His fasting was an outward sign of inward humiliation, and also calculated to promote it. This is a bible study about the the meaning of the "2300 days" (KJV) mentioned in Daniel 8:14.It uses a Unicode Greek font and a and is printable. In this present world, so full of uncertainty, it is not to be expected that we shall be altogether without our fears as to what may befal us. 2. “Before thy God,” doing the whole as under the eye of God. Daniel 10:12. The fervent and constant prayers of the saints make God to send from heaven and save. Then said he unto me, Fear not, Daniel: for from the first day that thou didst set thine heart to understand, and to chasten thyself before thy God, thy words were heard, and I am come for thy words. For from the first day that thou didst set thine heart to understand - That is, by a season of extraordinary devotion. WHAT ARE THE "2300 DAYS" Daniel 8:14? Hence we see that the coming of the angel had its reference to Daniel, for he came to bring him a comforting answer from God; but in order that he might be able to do this, he must first, according to Daniel 10:13, enter into war with and overcome the spirit of the king of Persia, hostile to the people of God. do not be afraid: da 10:19 isa 35:4 41:10,14 mt 28:5,10 mk 16:6 lk 1:13,30 2:10 24:38 ac 18:9,10 27:24 rev 1:17 A soul that would obtain great things from God by prayer must be solemn and fervent in seeking God. ), cannot be proved. Prayer is heard at once in heaven, though the sensible answer may seem to be delayed. In chapter 10, Daniel tells of a revelation he received during the third year of King Cyrus of Persia’s reign. He did set his heart to understand, that he might find out the path of duty; what to do and what to recommend. Introduction. O Daniel, man greatly beloved: This was the second time Daniel was called greatly beloved (Daniel 9:23 previous to this). Though Daniel heard nothing of his prayers for three weeks’ time, yet was the angel at work all that while for the removal of impediments. A second condition of true prayer is here set before us, when the faithful humble themselves before God, and being touched with true penitence, pour out their groans before him. God inclines with desire towards those who fear him; and in this sense the angel waits upon Daniel. Compare the notes at Daniel 9:23. It begins: “At that time [the time of the end and the incursion of the king of the North into the Middle East] Michael shall stand up, the great prince who stands watch over the sons of your people; and there shall be a time of trouble , such as never was since there was a nation” (verse 1). 12 Then said he unto me, Fear not, Daniel: for from the first day that thou didst set thine heart to understand, and to chasten thyself before thy God, thy words were heard, and I am come for thy words. He was honoured by the heavenly visitant. It is concentration of soul. Daniel 10 Daniel 10:12-13 "Prayer and Spiritual Warfare" Introduction Daniel is in heathen Babylon. Its action on SELF. 10:1 In the a third year of Cyrus king of Persia a thing was revealed unto Daniel, whose name was called Belteshazzar; and the thing [was] true, but the time appointed [was] b long: and he understood the thing, and had understanding of the vision. 2. And this is the privilege of all the devout. For the angel that appeared to Daniel did not fight with the kings of Persia, but with a spiritual intelligence of a like nature, for the victory, or precedence with the kings of Persia. Concentration to spiritual study. Something may prevent the answer being borne to us; some "prince of the kingdom of Persia" may withstand the messenger; some cause which we may not know may hinder the immediate answer of our prayer, either in our own hearts, or in outward events which cannot at once be controlled without a miracle, or in the feelings and views of our friends whom we seek to have converted and saved; but the purpose to answer the prayer may have been simultaneous with its being offered, and a train of measures may have been commenced at once to bring about the result, though many weeks or months of delay, of anxiety, of tears, may elapse before we attain the object we desired. The angel, therefore, shews how Daniel obtained his requests, by suppliantly afflicting himself before God. (W. The angel informed the prophet that God had heard his first prayer for understanding, and that what follows came in answer to that petition (cf. Brought hither by thy prayers. Because thou shalt forget thy misery and remember it as waters that pass away; and thine age shall be clearer than the noonday; thou shalt shine forth, thou shalt be as the morning.” (Homilist. THE COURSE DANIEL PURSUED UNDER THE TRYING CIRCUMSTANCES. Without the slightest doubt, God desired to prepare his servant in this way to render him more attentive to his disciples, and yet this very terror prevented Daniel from summoning all his senses to listen to the address of the angel. boqer) meaning 'morning' Greek word study on ὀψία (Gtr. 12. Against the idea of the subjection of Michael to the angel that spake, or the man clothed with linen, stands the further unfolding of the angel's message, the statement in Daniel 10:21 and Daniel 11:1, according to which the angel that spake gave strength and help to Michael in the first year of the Median Darius, from which we have more reason to conclude that the angel who spake stood above the angel Michael; see under Daniel 11:1. 3. The second is the addition of penitence to fervor in devotion, when the angel says, Danielâs mind was afflicted or humbled. And when he had spoken this word unto me, I stood trembling. High were the expectations raised by the decree of Cyrus. Concentrated to devotion. They do not realize God as their Father. 2. Daniel 10:12 "Then said he unto me, Fear not, Daniel: for from the first day that thou didst set thine heart to understand, and to chasten thyself before thy God, thy words were heard, and I am come for thy words." 3. In the לנגדּי עמד lies, according to the excellent remark of Kliefoth, the idea, that "the שׂר of the kingdom of Persian stood beside the kings of the Persians to influence them against Israel, and to direct against Israel the power lying in Persian heathendom, so as to support the insinuations of the Samaritans; that the angel, Daniel 10:5, came on account of Daniel's prayer to dislodge this 'prince' from his position and deprive him of his influence, but he kept his place for twenty-one days, till Michael came to his help; then he so gained the mastery over him, that he now stood in his place beside the kings of Persia, so as henceforth to influence them in favour of Israel." The angel adds, From the first day on which thou didst begin to apply thy mind to understanding, and to afflict thyself before God, thy prayers were heard This reason sufficiently shews in what sense and with what intention the angel forbade the Prophetâs fears â because, says he, thy prayers have been heard He was unwilling to banish all fear, but he offered some hope and consolation; and relying on this expectation, he might wait for the revelation which he so earnestly desired. 2. Fear not - be not affrighted at my presence. In this case, it was deferred by the detention of the messenger on the way Daniel 10:13; in other cases it may be from a different cause; but it should never be set down as a proof that prayer is not heard, and that it will not be answered, because the answer is not granted at once. In consequence of the assistance on the part of Michael, the Angel of the Lord obtained the place of superiority by the side of the king of Persia. Thy words were heard - In heaven. As God knows fear to be useful to us, he does not wish us to be entirely free from it, as too great self-confidence would immediately produce slothfulness and pride. He who appeared to Daniel, Daniel 10:5, and spake with him, Daniel 10:11, is not "the angel who had his dominion among the nations of the world," or "his sphere of action in the embodiments of the heathen world-power, to which the Jewish people were now in subjection, to promote therein the working out of God's plan of salvation" (Hofm. Compare the notes at Daniel 9:23. He said, 'Daniel, you who are highly esteemed, consider carefully the words I am about to speak to you, and stand up, for I have now been sent to you.' Daniel 10:12, NLT: "Then he said, 'Don't be afraid, Daniel. It now follows, â. Daniel’s understanding came not at the beginning but at the end of the process. Literally, to afflict thyself. Chaplin.). Daniel 10:10-12 A hand touched me and set me trembling on my hands and knees. Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20, Daniel 10:12-14, Jude 1:9, Philippians 2:10-11, 1 Peter 3:15, John 14:6, Matthew 22:37 (view more) (view less) Denomination: Nazarene. Prayer is heard at once in heaven, though the sensible answer may seem to be delayed. What is he still doing in Babylon? (12) From the first day.âThe meaning appears to be that this vision was vouchsafed to him in consequence of his prayer to understand what would befal his people in the future. Whenever God tries us, and by whatsoever means, he gives an opportunity for the exercise of graces and virtues, which are thus not only proved but also improved. He chastened himself before his God. Daniel 10:12-13. Daniel 10:12-13. Daniel had devoted three full weeks to such a service Daniel 10:2-3, and it would seem from this that one object which he had in view was to make inquiry about the future condition of his people, or to learn what was his own duty in the present circumstances, or what methods he might use to secure the return of his countrymen to their own land. The remedy is exhibited in these words, O Daniel, fear not The angel did not wish to remove all fear from the Prophetâs mind, but rather to calm it, lest his trembling should prevent him from giving due attention to the prophecies which we shall soon discuss. it is said at the same time that the people, though they be little esteemed before the world, yet cannot be destroyed by the nations of the world. "This verse constitutes a great encouragement to those whose prayers are not answered immediately. 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