Parallel Verses
Amplified
When I, Daniel, had seen the vision, I sought to understand it; then behold, standing before me was one who looked like a man.
New American Standard Bible
When
King James Version
And it came to pass, when I, even I Daniel, had seen the vision, and sought for the meaning, then, behold, there stood before me as the appearance of a man.
Holman Bible
While I, Daniel, was watching the vision and trying to understand it, there stood before me someone who appeared to be a man.
International Standard Version
"After I, Daniel, had seen the vision, I tried to understand it. All of a sudden, there was standing in front of me one who appeared to be valiant.
A Conservative Version
And it came to pass, when I, even I Daniel, had seen the vision, that I sought to understand it, and, behold, there stood before me [someone] as the appearance of a man.
American Standard Version
And it came to pass, when I, even I Daniel, had seen the vision, that I sought to understand it; and, behold, there stood before me as the appearance of a man.
Bible in Basic English
And it came about that when I, Daniel, had seen this vision, I had a desire for the sense of it to be unfolded; and I saw one before me in the form of a man.
Darby Translation
And it came to pass, when I Daniel had seen the vision, I sought for the understanding of it, and behold, there stood before me as the appearance of a man.
Julia Smith Translation
And it will be in my seeing, I Daniel, the vision, and I shall seek its understanding, and behold, there stood before me as the sight of a man,
King James 2000
And it came to pass, when I, even I Daniel, had seen the vision, and sought for the meaning, then, behold, there stood before me one having the appearance of a man.
Lexham Expanded Bible
{And then} when I, Daniel, saw the vision, and I was seeking understanding, there was [one] standing before me with [the] appearance of a man.
Modern King James verseion
And it happened when I, even I Daniel, had seen the vision, and sought for the meaning, then, behold, there stood before me the form of a man.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Now when I, Daniel, had seen this vision, and sought for the understanding of it: behold, there stood before me a thing like unto a man.
NET Bible
While I, Daniel, was watching the vision, I sought to understand it. Now one who appeared to be a man was standing before me.
New Heart English Bible
It came about when I, Daniel, had seen the vision, that I sought to understand it. And behold, there stood before me someone who appeared to be a man.
The Emphasized Bible
And it came to pass, when, I Daniel, had seen the vision, - and had sought discernment, that lo! there was standing before me, as the appearance of a man.
Webster
And it came to pass, when I, even I Daniel, had seen the vision, and sought for the meaning, then behold, there stood before me as the appearance of a man.
World English Bible
It happened, when I, even I Daniel, had seen the vision, that I sought to understand it; and behold, there stood before me as the appearance of a man.
Youngs Literal Translation
And it cometh to pass in my seeing -- I, Daniel -- the vision, that I require understanding, and lo, standing over-against me is as the appearance of a mighty one.
Themes
Empires/world powers » The ram and the he goat
Prophets » God communicated to » By angels
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Prophecies concerning its destruction, by daniel
Visions » Frequently difficult and perplexing to those who received them
Interlinear
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Biynah
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Daniel 8:15
Verse Info
Context Readings
Gabriel Gives Angelic Help And Interprets The Vision
14
He said to me, “For 2,300 evenings and mornings;
Phrases
Cross References
Daniel 10:16
And behold, one who resembled the sons of men touched my lips. Then I opened my mouth and spoke and said to him who was standing before me, “O my lord, because of the vision anguish has come upon me, and I have retained no strength.
Daniel 10:18
Then the one (Gabriel) whose appearance was like that of a man touched me again, and he strengthened me.
1 Peter 1:10-11
Regarding this salvation, the prophets who prophesied about the grace [of God] that was intended for you, searched carefully and inquired [about this future way of salvation],
Revelation 1:13
and in the midst of the lampstands I saw someone
Joshua 5:14
He said, “No; rather I have come now as captain of the army of the Lord.” Then Joshua fell with his face toward the earth and bowed down, and said to him, “What does my lord have to say to his servant?”
Isaiah 9:6
For to us a Child shall be born, to us a Son shall be given;
And the government shall be upon His shoulder,
And His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Ezekiel 1:26-28
Now above the expanse that was over their heads there was something resembling a throne, it appeared like [it was made of] sapphire or lapis lazuli; and [seated] on that which looked like a throne, high up, was a figure with the appearance of a man.
Daniel 7:13
“I kept looking in the night visions,
And behold,
One like a Son of Man was coming,
And He came up to the Ancient of Days
And was presented before Him.
Daniel 7:16-19
I approached one of those who stood by and began asking him the exact meaning of all this. So he told me and explained to me the interpretation of the things:
Daniel 7:28-1
“This is the end of the matter. As for me, Daniel, my [waking] thoughts were extremely troubling and alarming and my face grew pale; but I kept the matter [of the vision and the angel’s explanation] to myself.”
Daniel 10:5
I raised my eyes and looked, and behold, there was a
Daniel 12:8
As for me, I heard, but I did not understand; so I said, “My lord, what will be the outcome of these things?”
Matthew 13:36
Then He left the crowds and went into the house. And His disciples came to Him saying, “Explain [clearly] to us the parable of the weeds in the field.”
Matthew 24:15
Matthew 24:30
Mark 4:12
Mark 13:14
Revelation 13:18
Here is wisdom. Let the person who has enough insight calculate the number of the beast, for it is the [imperfect] number of a man;