Daniel 10:9 kjv
Yet heard I the voice of his words: and when I heard the voice of his words, then was I in a deep sleep on my face, and my face toward the ground.
Daniel 10:9 nkjv
Yet I heard the sound of his words; and while I heard the sound of his words I was in a deep sleep on my face, with my face to the ground.
Daniel 10:9 niv
Then I heard him speaking, and as I listened to him, I fell into a deep sleep, my face to the ground.
Daniel 10:9 esv
Then I heard the sound of his words, and as I heard the sound of his words, I fell on my face in deep sleep with my face to the ground.
Daniel 10:9 nlt
Then I heard the man speak, and when I heard the sound of his voice, I fainted and lay there with my face to the ground.
Daniel 10 9 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Dan 10:10 | And, behold, an hand touched me, which set me upon my knees and upon the palms of my hands. | Sets the physical posture of Daniel. |
| Ex 3:3 | And Moses said, I will now turn aside, and see this great sight, why the bush is not burned. | Divine manifestations often cause curiosity and a physical turning. |
| Isa 6:5 | Then said I, Woe is me! for I am undone; because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips: for mine eyes have seen the King, the LORD of hosts. | Isaiah's profound weakness in God's presence. |
| Ezk 1:28 | As the appearance of the bow that is in the cloud in the day of rain, so was the appearance of the brightness round about. This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the LORD. And when I saw it, I fell upon my face, and I heard a voice of one that spake. | Ezekiel's vision leading to prostration and hearing a voice. |
| Rev 1:17 | And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying unto me, Fear not; I am the first and the last: | John's similar reaction to seeing Christ in glory. |
| Ps 119:120 | My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; and of thy judgments do I stand in awe. | General fear and trembling before God's presence. |
| 2 Chron 1:12 | Wisdom and knowledge is granted unto thee; and I will give thee riches, and wealth, and honour, such as none of the kings have had before thee, neither shall there be any after thee that shall have the like. | Divine blessings associated with wisdom. |
| Acts 26:14 | And when we were all fallen to the earth, I heard a voice speaking unto me, and saying in the Hebrew tongue, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? | Paul's experience on the road to Damascus. |
| Dan 8:17 | So he came near where I stood: and when he came, I was afraid, and fell upon my face: but he said unto me, Understand, O son of man: for at the time of the end shall be the vision. | Daniel's prior reaction to angelic vision. |
| Dan 8:18 | Now as he was speaking with me, I laid me down with my face toward the ground: and he touched me, and set me upright. | Similar physical touching to restore Daniel. |
| Ps 97:3 | A fire goeth before him, and burneth up his enemies round about. | God's terrifying appearance like fire. |
| Deut 4:11 | And ye came near and stood under the mountain; and the mountain burned with fire unto the midst of heaven, with darkness, clouds, and thick darkness. | Israel witnessing God's fiery presence. |
| Heb 12:18 | For ye are not come unto the mount that might be touched, and that burned with fire, nor unto blackness, and darkness, and tempest, | Contrast with the terrifying nature of God's appearance at Sinai. |
| Luke 2:9 | And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. | Shepherds' fear at the angelic announcement. |
| Matt 28:2-3 | And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it. His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow: | Angelic appearance causing fear. |
| Josh 5:13-14 | And it came to pass, when Joshua was by Jericho, that he lifted up his eyes and looked, and, behold, there stood a man over against him with his sword drawn in his hand: and Joshua went unto him, and said unto him, Art thou for us, or for our adversaries? And he said, Nay; but as captain of the host of the LORD am I now come. And Joshua fell on his face to the earth, and did worship, and said unto him, What saith my lord unto his servant? | Joshua's encounter with the Captain of the Lord's host. |
| John 1:14 | And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. | The glory of God manifest in Christ. |
| 1 Tim 6:16 | Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honour and power everlasting. Amen. | God's inapproachable holiness. |
| Rev 22:8-9 | And I John saw these things, and heard them. And when I had heard and seen, I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel which shewed me these things. Then saith he unto me, See thou do it not: for I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren the prophets, and of them which keep the sayings of this book: worship God. | John's instruction not to worship angels. |
| Dan 10:11 | And said, O Daniel, a man greatly beloved, understand the words that I speak unto thee, and stand upright: for unto thee am I now sent. And when he spake that word unto him, I stood up trembling. | The angelic being speaking directly to Daniel. |
| Ex 15:7 | And in the greatness of thine excellency thou hast overthrown them that rose up against thee: thou sentest forth thy wrath, which consumed them as stubble. | God's overwhelming power in judgment. |
Daniel 10 verses
Daniel 10 9 Meaning
The verse describes a powerful, angelic being, likely Gabriel, appearing to Daniel and recounting a divine encounter. The focus is on the physical manifestation and the impact it had on Daniel, particularly his weakness and inability to perceive clearly due to awe and fear.
Daniel 10 9 Context
Daniel chapter 10 begins with Daniel fasting and mourning for three weeks. He has received a vision concerning future events, possibly related to the rebuilding of Jerusalem and the conflicts surrounding it, which troubles him deeply. In this chapter, a heavenly being appears to comfort and strengthen Daniel, explaining that his prayers were heard from the first day, but an angelic prince encountered resistance in the spiritual realm for 21 days. This encounter delayed the angelic messenger's arrival. The verse in question occurs within this explanation, describing the initial appearance of this radiant being to Daniel.
Daniel 10 9 Word Analysis
- and (וְ - ve): A conjunctive particle, linking clauses or words. Here it signifies a sequence of events or states.
- behold (הִנֵּה - hinneh): An interjection expressing surprise, calling attention, or emphasizing something presented. It signals a significant event or revelation.
- a (אַחַד - achad): While often meaning "one," in this context with "hand" it implies "one hand," a specific single point of contact.
- hand (יָד - yad): The physical extremity of the arm. Symbolically, it represents action, power, touch, or divine intervention and support.
- touched (נָגַע - naga): To touch, reach, or make contact. It denotes a physical, yet impactful, contact from the celestial being.
- me (אֹתִי - oti): The first-person singular object pronoun, indicating Daniel as the recipient of the touch.
- and, it (וְ־הִצִּיג - v’hitzig): The prefix "v’" for "and," and "hitzig" means to set upright, to make to stand, to position.
- me (אוֹתִי - oti): Again, Daniel as the direct object of the action.
- upon (עַל - al): A preposition indicating position or location on top of.
- my (כַּפַּי - kapai): The possessive pronoun "my" connected to "kapot" (palms).
- knees (בִּרְכַּיִם - birkayim): The joints of the legs. Here signifies Daniel was on his knees, suggesting submission or prayer.
- and (וְעַל - v’al): Conjunction and preposition.
- upon (עַל - al): Indicating position.
- my (כַּפּוֹת - kapot): Plural of "kaf," meaning palm of the hand.
- palms (כַּפּוֹת - kapot): The inner surface of the hand between the fingers and the wrist.
- of (יָדַי - yaday): Possessive suffix "my" for "hands."
- my (יָדַי - yaday): Plural for "hands."
- hands (יָדַיִם - yadayim): Plural of "yad," hands.
Words-group analysis
- "and, behold, a hand touched me": This phrase encapsulates the unexpected and immediate intervention of the celestial messenger. The "hand" represents God's active power or the agent of God's power, bringing reassurance and a tangible sign in the midst of Daniel's distress.
- "which set me upon my knees and upon the palms of my hands": This describes the restored physical state of Daniel. The transition from being possibly prostrate or weak to being placed on his knees and hands indicates a supportive and strengthening action, enabling Daniel to engage more directly with the messenger. It signifies being set in a posture of prayer and readiness to receive further instruction, yet still demonstrating reverence and perhaps lingering weakness.
Daniel 10 9 Bonus Section
The Greek Septuagint translation renders the verse in a slightly different manner, suggesting Daniel was prostrated "upon my knees and hands" (epi tas gonatas kai tas cheiras mou), mirroring the Hebrew. This consistency across translations reinforces the imagery of Daniel being positioned in a specific, humble, yet stable stance after the overwhelming experience. The touching is a gesture of grace and restoration, enabling communication and revelation to proceed. The being’s touch imparts strength, allowing Daniel to hear the message sent directly from heaven, as stated in verse 11.
Daniel 10 9 Commentary
The touching of Daniel by the heavenly being serves a dual purpose: it signals the cessation of his immediate fear and the beginning of a comforting and informative interaction. The phrase "set me upon my knees and upon the palms of my hands" is crucial. It’s not that Daniel was left in a weakened state but was positioned into a posture that shows reverence (knees) yet also allows for engagement and stability (palms of hands). This position is often associated with prayer or preparation to receive instruction. It signifies Daniel being made capable of hearing and understanding, regaining some composure after the overwhelming vision of divine glory. This restored state is still one of humble submission, reflecting the immense power and awe-inspiring presence of the angelic being.