Daniel 9:14 Meaning and Explanation
“Therefore hath the LORD watched upon the evil, and brought it upon us: for the LORD our God is righteous in all his works which he doeth: for we obeyed not his voice.”
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Read Full Chapter →God watched over the foretold judgment and carried it out, for he is righteous in all he does, and the people had disobeyed.
What Does Daniel 9:14 Mean?
Daniel concludes this section by affirming that the Lord watched over the calamity and brought it about, because he is righteous in all his works. The blame rests on the people: they did not obey his voice.
To say God is righteous in all his works, even in judgment, is the deepest act of faith in the prayer. Daniel justifies God and condemns himself, and this is the very humility through which mercy flows. A heart that confesses God's justice can also trust God's grace, for both spring from the unchanging goodness of his character.
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What does Daniel 9:14 mean?
God watched over the foretold judgment and carried it out, for he is righteous in all he does, and the people had disobeyed.