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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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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

For how can the servant of this my lord talk with this my lord?.... Or, "talk with that my lord?" (z) pointing to the…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

For how card the servant of this my lord - Acknowledging his humble and lowly condition and rank in the presence of an…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

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

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Daniel 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…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

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

and as for me, straightway&c. either from now(i.e. from…