Daniel 9:15 Meaning and Explanation
“And now, O Lord our God, that hast brought thy people forth out of the land of Egypt with a mighty hand, and hast gotten thee renown, as at this day; we have sinned, we have done wickedly.”
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Read Full Chapter →Daniel appeals to God who delivered Israel from Egypt, confessing afresh that the people have sinned and done wrong.
What Does Daniel 9:15 Mean?
Daniel now pivots from confession toward petition by recalling the exodus, when God brought his people out of Egypt with a mighty hand and made a name for himself. On the ground of that ancient deliverance, he confesses again: we have sinned.
Remembering God's past salvation fuels present hope. The God who once redeemed his people from slavery can redeem them from exile. Daniel pleads not on the basis of Israel's worth but on the basis of God's renown and his proven habit of rescue. The God who acts to save is the God we may boldly ask to save again.
Daniel 9:15 in the Original Language
yad chazaqah (יָד חֲזָקָה), 'mighty hand' -- the Bible's recurring image of God's saving power shown in the exodus.
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What does Daniel 9:15 mean?
Daniel appeals to God who delivered Israel from Egypt, confessing afresh that the people have sinned and done wrong.