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I have an amplified Passage of Daniel to share that I thought readers here might also enjoy:
“Watch for and see (hazah - come to understand, perceive, and realize the revelation) that which will come to exist (hawah - will take place) by way of (ba) a visual appearance (hezuw - an unexpected sight and phenomenon predicted divinely in prophecy) at night (layla), and (wa) behold (‘aruw - look and see) among (‘im - along with and accompanying) heaven’s (samayim) clouds (‘anan) in accord with His will (ka - the corresponding semblance and likeness of) the Son (bar) of Man (‘enas - of an individual representing all humankind) shall arrive (‘athah - traveling with others), coming to exist in a changed state (hawah - and be known as life preserving life) forever (‘ad - eternally without end), engendering respect and veneration in ancient (‘athyq - previous) days (yowm - times) before (qodam) He (huw’) will reach out in relationship (meta’ - extend from the source and approach with His presence for the purpose of an association).” (Daniel 7:13) The Son of Man: He who was is He who will be.
There were two portraits of God painted in Daniel. “The Messiyah, the Prince of Restoration” would arrive in “Jerusalem” to be “cut off, but not for Himself.” This was the Lamb of God, the Suffering Servant, who became the Passover sacrifice. And then there would be “the Son of Man” who would descend from the heavens in power and glory: “And to (la) Him (huw’) is given (yehab - entrusted) absolute authority and unlimited power (saletan - complete dominion), reverence, and glory (yeqar - the dignity, respect, and honor of holding the highest status), and unquestioned sovereignty (malkuw - kingship and the right to reign). And all (kol) the people (‘am), families (‘im - fathers, mothers, brothers, and sisters, as well as nations) and tongues (lason) shall revere and cleave to (palah - serve and honor) Him (huw’). His dominion (saletan) shall last forever (‘alam - eternally without end). His authority and power (saletan) shall never (la’) cease or be annulled (‘adah - pass away). His kingdom (malkuw) shall never (la’) perish or be destroyed (habal).” (Daniel 7:14) So now you know why Yahuweh’s messengers, as well as Yahushua Himself, referred to the Messiyah as “the Son of Man.” The answer was in the Torah, Prophets, and Psalms.
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