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Geneva Study Bible Commentary

Daniel 1:17

As for these four children, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning (r) and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all (s) visions and dreams.

(r) Meaning in the liberal sciences, and natural knowledge, and not in the magical areas which are forbidden; (Deuteronomy 18:11).

(s) So that he alone was a Prophet, and none of the others: for by dreams and visions God appeared to his Prophets; (Numbers 12:6)

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