Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
And I heard the voice of a man between the banks of Ulai, and he called out and said, “
King James Version
And I heard a man's voice between the banks of Ulai, which called, and said, Gabriel, make this man to understand the vision.
Holman Bible
I heard a human voice calling from the middle of the Ulai: “Gabriel,
International Standard Version
I heard the voice of a man calling out from the Ulai Canal, "Gabriel, interpret what that fellow has been seeing.'
A Conservative Version
And I heard a man's voice between [the banks of] the Ulai, which called, and said, Gabriel, make this man to understand the vision.
American Standard Version
And I heard a man's voice between the banks of the Ulai, which called, and said, Gabriel, make this man to understand the vision.
Amplified
And I heard the voice of a man between the banks of the Ulai, which called out and said, “Gabriel, give this man (Daniel) an understanding of the vision.”
Bible in Basic English
And the voice of a man came to my ears between the sides of the Ulai, crying out and saying, Gabriel, make the vision clear to this man.
Darby Translation
And I heard a man's voice between the banks of the Ulai; and he called and said, Gabriel, make this man to understand the vision.
Julia Smith Translation
And I shall hear man's voice between Ulai, and he will call and say, Man of God, cause to this to understand the sight
King James 2000
And I heard a man's voice between the banks of Ulai, which called, and said, Gabriel, make this man to understand the vision.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And I heard [the] voice of a human at [the] Ulai, and he called and said, "Gabriel, [make] this [man] understand the vision."
Modern King James verseion
And I heard a man's voice between the banks of Ulai, which called and said, Gabriel, make this one understand the vision.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And I heard a man's voice in the river of Ulai, which cried, and said, "O Gabriel, make this man understand the vision."
NET Bible
Then I heard a human voice coming from between the banks of the Ulai. It called out, "Gabriel, enable this person to understand the vision."
New Heart English Bible
I heard a man's voice between the banks of the Ulai, and called out and said, "Gabriel, make this man understand the vision."
The Emphasized Bible
Then heard I a human voice, between the banks of the Ulai, - which cried out, and said, Gabriel! cause this man to understand the revelation.
Webster
And I heard a man's voice between the banks of Ulai, which called, and said, Gabriel, make this man to understand the vision.
World English Bible
I heard a man's voice between [the banks of] the Ulai, which called, and said, Gabriel, make this man to understand the vision.
Youngs Literal Translation
And I hear a voice of man between the banks of Ulai, and he calleth and saith: Gabriel, cause this one to understand the appearance.
Themes
Angel (a spirit) » Appearances of » To daniel, in the lions' den
Angels » Communicate the will of God and Christ
Empires/world powers » The ram and the he goat
Gabriel » Appeared to » Daniel
Prophets » God communicated to » By angels
Topics
Interlinear
Shama`
Qowl
Qara'
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Daniel 8:16
Verse Info
Context Readings
Gabriel Gives Angelic Help And Interprets The Vision
15
After I, even I Daniel, had seen the vision I sought to understand it. Behold, there appeared before me a man standing.
16 And I heard the voice of a man between the banks of Ulai, and he called out and said, “
Cross References
Luke 1:19
The angel answered: I am Gabriel, whose place is before God. I have been sent to give you this good news.
Luke 1:26
The next month God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth in Galilee
Daniel 8:2
I saw in the vision: I was in Shushan the castle (palace), which is in the province of Elam by the River Ulai.
Daniel 12:5-7
Then I, Daniel, looked, and, behold, there stood two others, one on the bank of the river on this side, and the other on the bank of the river on that side.
Daniel 9:21-22
While I was speaking in prayer, the spirit person [who looked like a man] Gabriel, whom I had seen in the vision at the beginning, was inspired to come quickly and touch me. It was about the time of the evening offering.
Daniel 10:11-12
He said to me: O Daniel, you are greatly loved, understand the words that I speak to you. Stand upright for I have been sent to you. When he spoke these words I stood trembling.
Daniel 10:14
Now I have come to make you understand what will happen to your people in the future for the vision is yet for many days.
Daniel 10:21
But I will tell you what is inscribed in the writing of truth. There is no one standing firmly with me against these, but Michael your prince.
Zechariah 1:9
I asked him, Sir, what do these horses mean? He answered: I will show you what they mean.
Zechariah 2:4
He said to him: Run and speak to this young man, saying, Jerusalem will be inhabited as villages without walls, by reason of the multitude of men and cattle there.
Acts 9:7
The men who traveled with him stood speechless, hearing a voice, but seeing no man.
Acts 10:13
Peter heard a voice say: Kill and eat.
Hebrews 1:14
Are they not all ministering spirits, sent to minister for those who will be heirs of salvation?
Revelation 1:12
I turned to see the voice that spoke with me. When I turned, I saw seven golden lamp stands.
Revelation 22:16
I Jesus have sent my angel to tell you about these things in the congregations. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.'