His body was like beryl, his face like the brilliance of lightning, his eyes like flaming torches, his arms and legs like the gleam of polished bronze, and his voice like the sound of a multitude. His body was like berylThe term "beryl" refers to a precious stone that is often associated with beauty and value. In the Hebrew text, the word used is "tarshish," which is sometimes translated as "chrysolite" or "topaz." This imagery suggests a figure of immense worth and splendor, reflecting the divine nature of the vision. Beryl's translucent quality may symbolize purity and the heavenly origin of the being described, emphasizing the glory and majesty of God's messengers. His face like the brilliance of lightning
Lightning is a powerful natural phenomenon that conveys both awe and fear. The Hebrew word for "lightning" is "baraq," which signifies a sudden and intense brightness. This description of the face suggests an overwhelming presence, one that is both illuminating and revealing. It reflects the divine wisdom and insight that pierces through darkness, symbolizing the revelation of God's truth and the clarity that comes with divine encounters. His eyes like flaming torches
The imagery of "flaming torches" conveys a sense of penetrating vision and intense scrutiny. In Hebrew, "lapid" refers to a torch or flame, often associated with guidance and judgment. This description implies that the being has the ability to see through the superficial and discern the true nature of things. It is a reminder of God's omniscience and the purifying power of His gaze, which refines and purges impurities. His arms and legs like the gleam of polished bronze
Bronze, in ancient times, was a symbol of strength and durability. The Hebrew word "nechosheth" is used for bronze, indicating a material that is both resilient and radiant. The polished aspect suggests refinement and perfection. This description highlights the might and stability of the divine messenger, reflecting the unwavering and enduring nature of God's power and authority. His voice like the sound of a multitude
The phrase "sound of a multitude" evokes the image of a vast assembly or the roar of many waters. In Hebrew, "qol hamon" suggests a voice that is overwhelming and majestic. This description emphasizes the authority and command inherent in the voice, capable of commanding attention and conveying the weight of divine decree. It is a reminder of the power of God's word, which can move nations and transform hearts. Persons / Places / Events 1. DanielA prophet and a key figure in the Book of Daniel, known for his faithfulness to God and his ability to interpret dreams and visions. 2. The Visionary FigureThe figure described in Daniel 10:6 is often interpreted as a heavenly being, possibly an angel or a pre-incarnate appearance of Christ, given the majestic and awe-inspiring description. 3. BerylA precious stone, often associated with beauty and value, used here to describe the body of the visionary figure, symbolizing purity and divine splendor. 4. Lightning and Flaming TorchesThese elements are used to describe the face and eyes of the figure, symbolizing power, purity, and divine insight. 5. Polished BronzeThe arms and legs of the figure are compared to polished bronze, indicating strength, stability, and a refined, majestic appearance. Teaching Points The Majesty of Divine RevelationThe vivid and awe-inspiring description of the heavenly figure in Daniel 10:6 reminds us of the majesty and holiness of God. When God reveals Himself, it is often in a manner that transcends human understanding and evokes reverence. Symbolism in ScriptureThe use of precious stones, lightning, and polished bronze in this passage highlights the importance of symbolism in Scripture. These symbols convey deeper spiritual truths about God's nature and His messengers. The Power of God's VoiceThe voice of the figure is described as "the sound of a multitude," emphasizing the authority and power inherent in God's word. This serves as a reminder of the impact and significance of listening to God's voice in our lives. The Role of Angels and Heavenly BeingsThis passage provides insight into the role and appearance of angels and heavenly beings, who serve as messengers and servants of God, reflecting His glory and power. Encouragement in Times of DistressDaniel received this vision during a time of mourning and fasting. The appearance of the heavenly figure serves as a reminder that God is present and active, even in our times of distress and uncertainty. Bible Study Questions 1. How does the description of the heavenly figure in Daniel 10:6 enhance your understanding of God's majesty and holiness? 2. In what ways do the symbols used in this passage (beryl, lightning, flaming torches, polished bronze) deepen your appreciation for the use of imagery in Scripture? 3. How can the power and authority of God's voice, as described in this passage, influence your daily decisions and actions? 4. What role do angels and heavenly beings play in your understanding of God's interaction with the world, based on this passage and other Scriptures? 5. How can the vision in Daniel 10:6 provide encouragement and hope during times of personal distress or uncertainty? Connections to Other Scriptures Ezekiel 1:7The description of the cherubim's feet as gleaming like polished bronze parallels the description in Daniel, emphasizing the divine and majestic nature of heavenly beings. Revelation 1:14-15The description of Christ in Revelation shares similarities with Daniel 10:6, suggesting a connection between the two visions and highlighting the divine authority and majesty of Christ. Exodus 24:10The appearance of God on Mount Sinai, where the pavement under His feet was like sapphire, parallels the use of precious stones to describe divine appearances. People Belteshazzar, Cyrus, Daniel, Javan, MichaelPlaces Greece, Persia, Tigris River, UphazTopics Appearance, Arms, Army, Aspect, Beryl, Body, Brass, Bright, Bronze, Burning, Burnished, Chrysolite, Color, Colour, Face, Fire, Flaming, Gleam, Lamps, Legs, Lightning, Lights, Multitude, Noise, Polished, Thunder-flame, Torches, Tumult, VoiceDictionary of Bible Themes Daniel 10:6 4342 jewels
4834 light, natural
4838 lightning
5136 body
5163 legs
5196 voice
5279 crowds Daniel 10:5-6 4312 bronze Library November 15. "Oh, Man of Desires" (Margin) (Dan. x. 11).
"Oh, man of desires" (margin) (Dan. x. 11). This was the divine character given to Daniel of old. It is translated in our version, "O man, greatly beloved." But it literally means "O man of desires!" This is a necessary element in all spiritual forces. It is one of the secrets of effectual prayer, "What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them." The element of strong desire gives momentum to our purposes and prayers. Indifference is an unwholesome condition; indolence and …
Rev. A. B. Simpson—Days of Heaven Upon Earth Daniel's Band
"O Daniel, a man greatly beloved."--Daniel 10:11. It did not do Daniel any harm to know that he was greatly beloved of God; or else he would not have received that information from heaven. Some people are always afraid that, if Christian people obtain full assurance, and receive a sweet sense of divine love, they will grow proud, and be carried away with conceit. Do not you have any such fear for other people, and especially do not be afraid of it for yourselves. I know of no greater blessing that …
Charles Haddon Spurgeon—Spurgeon's Sermons Volume 38: 1892 Elucidations.
I. (Greater licence, p. 104.) In this treatise, which is designed to justify the extremes of Montanistic fasts, Tertullian's genius often surprises us by his ingenuity. This is one of the instances where the forensic orator comes out, trying to outflank and turn the position of an antagonist who has gained an advantage. The fallacy is obvious. Kaye cites, in comparison, a passage [1125] from "The Apparel of Women," and another [1126] from "The Exhortation to Chastity." He remarks, "Were we required …
Tertullian—On Fasting. In Opposition to the Psychics Youthful Confessors
'But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king's meat, nor with the wine which he drank; therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself. 9. Now God had brought Daniel into favour and tender love with the prince of the eunuchs. 10. And the prince of the eunuchs said unto Daniel, I fear my lord the king, who hath appointed your meat and your drink; for why should he see your faces worse liking than the children which …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture The Difference Between Union and Rapture. What Rapture Is. The Blessing it is to the Soul. The Effects of It.
1. I wish I could explain, with the help of God, wherein union differs from rapture, or from transport, or from flight of the spirit, as they speak, or from a trance, which are all one. [1] I mean, that all these are only different names for that one and the same thing, which is also called ecstasy. [2] It is more excellent than union, the fruits of it are much greater, and its other operations more manifold; for union is uniform in the beginning, the middle, and the end, and is so also interiorly. …
Teresa of Avila—The Life of St. Teresa of Jesus How to Make Use of Christ as the Truth, when Error Prevaileth, and the Spirit of Error Carrieth Many Away.
There is a time when the spirit of error is going abroad, and truth is questioned, and many are led away with delusions. For Satan can change himself into an angel of light, and make many great and fairlike pretensions to holiness, and under that pretext usher in untruths, and gain the consent of many unto them; so that in such a time of temptation many are stolen off their feet, and made to depart from the right ways of God, and to embrace error and delusions instead of truth. Now the question is, …
John Brown (of Wamphray)—Christ The Way, The Truth, and The Life A Sight of the Crowned Christ
(Revelation, Chapter i.) "Since mine eyes were fixed on Jesus, I've lost sight of all beside, So enchained my spirit's vision, Looking at the Crucified." "The Lord Christ passed my humble cot: I knew him, yet I knew him not; But as I oft had done before, I hurried through my narrow door To touch His garment's hem. "He drew me to a place apart From curious crowd and noisy mart; And as I sat there at His feet I caught the thrill of His heart-beat Beyond His garment's hem. "Rare was the bread He broke …
by S. D. Gordon—Quiet Talks on the Crowned Christ of Revelation Departed Saints Fellow Servants with those yet on Earth.
"I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren the prophets." That the saints do not remain insensible, while their bodies are in the dull, but become angels, * see and serve God and bear his messages, and minister to the heirs of salvation, hath been argued from several considerations, in the preceding discourse; but we chiefly depend on revelation. The text and several other scriptures, we conceive to be our purpose, and sufficient to establish our theory, and that the same is illustrated and confirmed …
Andrew Lee et al—Sermons on Various Important Subjects The Doctrine of Satan.
I. HIS EXISTENCE AND PERSONALITY. 1. EXISTENCE. 2. PERSONALITY. II. HIS PLACE AND POWER. 1. A MIGHTY ANGEL. 2. PRINCE OF POWER OF THE AIR. 3. GOD OF THIS WORLD. 4. HEAD OF KINGDOM OF DARKNESS. 5. SOVEREIGN OVER DEATH. III. HIS CHARACTER. 1. ADVERSARY. 2. DIABOLOS. 3. WICKED ONE. 4. TEMPTER. IV. OUR ATTITUDE TOWARDS SATAN. 1. LIMITED POWER OF SATAN. 2. RESIST HIM. V. HIS DESTINY. 1. A CONQUERED ENEMY. 2. UNDER ETERNAL CURSE. VI. DEMONS. THE DOCTRINE OF SATAN. Throughout the Scriptures Satan is set …
Rev. William Evans—The Great Doctrines of the Bible Annunciation to Zacharias of the Birth of John the Baptist.
(at Jerusalem. Probably b.c. 6.) ^C Luke I. 5-25. ^c 5 There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judæa [a Jewish proselyte, an Idumæan or Edomite by birth, founder of the Herodian family, king of Judæa from b.c. 40 to a.d. 4, made such by the Roman Senate on the recommendation of Mark Antony and Octavius Cæsar], a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course [David divided the priests into twenty-four bodies or courses, each course serving in rotation one week in the temple …
J. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel Of a Private Fast.
That we may rightly perform a private fast, four things are to be observed:--First, The author; Secondly, The time and occasion; Thirdly, The manner; Fourthly, The ends of private fasting. 1. Of the Author. The first that ordained fasting was God himself in paradise; and it was the first law that God made, in commanding Adam to abstain from eating the forbidden fruit. God would not pronounce nor write his law without fasting (Lev. xxiii), and in his law commands all his people to fast. So does our …
Lewis Bayly—The Practice of Piety A Treatise of the Fear of God;
SHOWING WHAT IT IS, AND HOW DISTINGUISHED FROM THAT WHICH IS NOT SO. ALSO, WHENCE IT COMES; WHO HAS IT; WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS; AND WHAT THE PRIVILEGES OF THOSE THAT HAVE IT IN THEIR HEARTS. London: Printed for N. Ponder, at the Peacock in the Poultry, over against the Stocks market: 1679. ADVERTISEMENT BY THE EDITOR. "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom," and "a fountain of life"--the foundation on which all wisdom rests, as well as the source from whence it emanates. Upon a principle …
John Bunyan—The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3 Jesus' Feet Anointed in the House of a Pharisee.
(Galilee.) ^C Luke VII. 36-50. ^c 36 And one of the Pharisees desired him that he would eat with him. [We learn from verse 40 that the Pharisee's name was Simon. Because the feast at Bethany was given in the house of Simon the leper, and because Jesus was anointed there also, some have been led to think that Luke is here describing this supper. See Matt. xxvi. 6-13; Mark xiv. 3-9; John xii. 1-8. But Simon the leper was not Simon the Pharisee. The name Simon was one of the most common among the Jewish …
J. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel Jesus Calls Four Fishermen to Follow Him.
(Sea of Galilee, Near Capernaum.) ^A Matt. IV. 18-22; ^B Mark I. 16-20; ^C Luke V. 1-11. ^a 18 And walking ^b 16 And passing along by the sea of Galilee [This lake is a pear-shaped body of water, about twelve and a half miles long and about seven miles across at its widest place. It is 682 feet below sea level; its waters are fresh, clear and abounding in fish, and it is surrounded by hills and mountains, which rise from 600 to 1,000 feet above it. Its greatest depth is about 165 feet], he [Jesus] …
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