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# Now
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This does not mean "at this moment", but it is a way to show that the next phase in Daniel's prayer is about to start.
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# your servant ... his humble requests
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The words "your servant" and "his" here refer to Daniel. He speaks about himself in the third person as a sign of respect for God. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-123person]])
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# make your face shine on
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The writer speaks of Yahweh acting favorably as if Yahweh's face shone a light. Alternate translation: "act kindly toward" or "act with favor toward" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor]])
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# your sanctuary
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This refers to the temple in Jerusalem.
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