Daniel 10:8 kjv
Therefore I was left alone, and saw this great vision, and there remained no strength in me: for my comeliness was turned in me into corruption, and I retained no strength.
Daniel 10:8 nkjv
Therefore I was left alone when I saw this great vision, and no strength remained in me; for my vigor was turned to frailty in me, and I retained no strength.
Daniel 10:8 niv
So I was left alone, gazing at this great vision; I had no strength left, my face turned deathly pale and I was helpless.
Daniel 10:8 esv
So I was left alone and saw this great vision, and no strength was left in me. My radiant appearance was fearfully changed, and I retained no strength.
Daniel 10:8 nlt
So I was left there all alone to see this amazing vision. My strength left me, my face grew deathly pale, and I felt very weak.
Daniel 10 8 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel 8:18 | I, Daniel, alone saw the vision... and no strength was left in me. | Vision's overwhelming effect |
| Daniel 10:9 | When I heard the sound of his words, I fell into a deep sleep on my face. | Extreme reaction to divine sound |
| Isaiah 6:5 | "Woe is me! For I am undone..." for my eyes have seen the King, the LORD of hosts! | Prophet's response to divine sight |
| Ezekiel 1:28 | ... this was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the LORD. And when I saw it I fell on my face. | Ezekiel's reaction to divine glory |
| Revelation 1:17 | When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. | John's reaction to Christ's glory |
| Exodus 33:20 | ... you cannot see my face, for no person can see me and live. | Inability to see God directly |
| Matthew 17:6 | When the disciples heard it, they fell on their faces and were greatly afraid. | Fear from heavenly sounds |
| Joshua 5:14 | ... and Joshua fell on his face to the earth and paid homage... | Humility and reverence before divine commander |
| 1 Samuel 28:20 | And immediately Saul fell full length on the ground, and was (greatly) afraid. | Fear from supernatural encounter |
| Judges 13:20 | For when the flame went up toward heaven from the altar, the Angel of the LORD went up in the flame. When Manoah and his wife saw this, they fell on their faces to the ground. | Reaction to angelic activity |
| Jeremiah 23:9 | ... my heart is broken within me, all my bones shake because of the LORD and because of his holy word. | Physical manifestation of God's word |
| Psalm 22:14 | I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint... | Psalmist describing distress |
| Psalm 2:10-11 | Now therefore, kings, be wise; be warned, you rulers of the earth. Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling. | Wisdom through acknowledging divine power |
| Acts 26:14 | ... and we all fell to the ground... | Paul's conversion experience |
| Isaiah 40:30-31 | He gives power to the weak, and to those who have no might he increases strength. But they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint. | Strength renewal through waiting on God |
| Jeremiah 33:3 | Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great hidden things that you have not known. | Promise of divine revelation |
| Habakkuk 3:16 | I hear, and my body trembles; my lips quiver at the sound; rottenness enters my bones; my legs tremble beneath me. | Fearful reverence of God's power |
| 1 Kings 18:39 | And when all the people saw it, they fell on their faces! | People's response to divine power |
| John 11:33 | When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who had come with her weeping, he groaned in the spirit and was deeply moved. | Jesus' empathetic reaction |
| Luke 21:26 | men fainting from fear and foreboding of what is coming upon the world. | Fear of future events |
Daniel 10 verses
Daniel 10 8 Meaning
The verse describes Daniel's intense emotional and physical reaction to the divine vision he received. Overwhelmed, he lost strength and color, becoming unable to stand.
Daniel 10 8 Context
Daniel chapter 10 records a profound angelic visitation to Daniel. This vision occurs during the third year of Cyrus's reign, a period of anticipation for the Jewish exiles' return to Jerusalem. The angelic messenger describes a spiritual conflict that delayed the fulfillment of the message. This verse occurs immediately after Daniel's account of the angel's glorious appearance and words.
Daniel 10 8 Word Analysis
וַאֲנִי (va'ani): "And I". Connective, introducing Daniel's personal experience.
דָּנִיֵּאל (Daniyyel): "Daniel". His name.
רְאִית (re'it): "had seen". Perfect tense, indicating a completed action.
חָזֹות (ḥazot): "visions". Plural, referring to the entire divine revelation.
וַאֲנָחָה (va'anachah): "and no strength". Emphasizes total depletion.
לֹא־נִשְׁאֲרָה (lo'-nish'ar'ah): "was left". Feminine singular perfect, of "to remain".
בִּ֠י (bi): "in me". Locative preposition.
עֹז (‘oz): "strength", "might". Fundamental human vitality.
וּבִשְׂרִי (u'vishri): "and in my flesh". Referring to his physical body.
הִסְתַּכַּלְתִּי (histakalti): "I looked". Reflexive-intensive conjugation of the verb "to look" or "behold". Signifies a direct, possibly prolonged, observation.
הוּא (hu'): "He" or "it". Referring to the angelic being or the totality of the vision.
וְקֹל (veqol): "and the voice" or "sound". Referring to the sound of the angelic being's words.
דְּבָרָיו (d'varav): "his words". His speech.
הַשּׁ֠מַּ֠עַ (hashamma‘): "heard". Perfect tense. Daniel's reception of the communication.
לִמְשׁוֹל (limshol): Infinitive of "to rule" or "have dominion".
תְּרוּעָה (trū‘ah): "a ringing shout" or "alarm".
הָפַכְתִּי (hafachti): "I was turned", "I was transformed", "I fell". Hophal conjugation of "to turn". Indicates a passive transformation or incapacitation.
עַל־פָּנַי (‘al-panai): "upon my face". Indicating prostration.
נָפַלְתִּי (nafaltti): "I fell". Qal perfect of "to fall".
Group analysis: "And no strength was left in me, and my strength left me"
- The repetition of "strength" (עֹז, ‘oz) emphasizes the absolute loss of physical and spiritual vigor.
- The phrase "left me" highlights that his vitality was not merely diminished but entirely gone.
- The sequence of losing strength before seeing/hearing implies the intensity of the divine manifestation itself caused this physical collapse.
Group analysis: "and I fell upon my face"
- Falling on the face (עַל־פָּנַי, ‘al-panai) signifies deep humility, awe, prostration, and extreme distress or fear in the presence of the divine.
Daniel 10 8 Bonus Section
The physiological and psychological impact of extreme encounters with the divine or supernatural is a recurring theme in scripture. Daniel’s response is not an anomaly but a depiction of how mortal beings are affected by direct interaction with spiritual realities that transcend human comprehension. This encounter reinforces the concept that divine presence is potent and can manifest in physical ways.
Daniel 10 8 Commentary
Daniel’s reaction in this verse is a testament to the overwhelming glory and power of God’s messenger and the heavenly vision. It’s not mere fright, but a profound physical response to the palpable presence of the divine. This experience mirrors similar reactions by prophets like Isaiah and Ezekiel, and even apostles like John, when confronted with God’s majesty. His complete loss of strength underscores human frailty in the face of heavenly power. His subsequent prostration is an act of submission and recognition of God’s supreme authority. This reaction sets the stage for the angel to offer reassurance and continue the communication.