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Daniel 10:17

Daniel 10:17
For how can the servant of this my lord talk with this my lord? for as for me, straightway there remained no strength in me, neither is there breath left in me.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

For how can the servant of this my lord talk with this my lord?.... Or, "talk with that my lord?" (z) pointing to the man clothed in linen, who appeared so glorious, and whom Daniel knew to be more…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

For how card the servant of this my lord - Acknowledging his humble and lowly condition and rank in the presence of an angel - a messenger now sent from heaven. Neither is there breath left in me -…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Neither is there breath - He could not breathe freely; he was almost suffocated with sorrow.

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Daniel 10:10-21

Much ado here is to bring Daniel to be able to bear what Christ has to say to him. Still we have him in a fright, hardly and very slowly recovering himself; but he is still answered and supported with…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

talk with this my lord with a being so glorious and terrible.

and as for me, straightway&c. either from now(i.e. from just now) there remaineth&c. (so most commentators); or (Keil) from now(i.e.…