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Tyndale Open Study Notes on Daniel 7:9

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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Modern study notes
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7:9-10 The kingdoms of the world are represented by fierce animals; the Kingdom of God is represented by a divine-human figure (also in 7:13-14) and by holy people. • the Ancient One: This name is a circumlocution for God, whose existence preceded all the nations and peoples of the earth. • White . . . hair and clothing represent wisdom and purity. The river of fire speaks of God’s purifying presence.
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