Thematic Bible
Daniel 10:1 (show verse)
In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia a thing was revealed to Daniel, whose name was called Belteshazzar, and the thing was true, even a great warfare. And he understood the thing, and had understanding of the vision.
Daniel 10:2 (show verse)
In those days I, Daniel, was mourning three whole weeks.
Daniel 10:3 (show verse)
I ate no pleasant bread. Neither flesh nor wine came into my mouth. Neither did I anoint myself at all, till three whole weeks were fulfilled.
Abstinence » Total abstinence » Strong Drink » Daniel's temperance principles
Anointing » Neglected in times of affliction
Anointing » Omitted in mourning
Daniel » Characteristics of » Self-control
Fasting » Examples of » Daniel
Fasting » Instances of » Of daniel » At the time of his vision
Fasting » Prolonged » For three weeks, by daniel
Social duties » Total abstinence from strong drink » Daniel's temperance principles
Temperance » Total abstinence » Daniel's temperance principles
Wine » Abstinence from » Of daniel
Anointing » Neglected in times of affliction
Anointing » Omitted in mourning
Daniel » Characteristics of » Self-control
Fasting » Examples of » Daniel
Fasting » Instances of » Of daniel » At the time of his vision
Fasting » Prolonged » For three weeks, by daniel
Social duties » Total abstinence from strong drink » Daniel's temperance principles
Temperance » Total abstinence » Daniel's temperance principles
Wine » Abstinence from » Of daniel
Daniel 10:4 (show verse)
And in the twenty-fourth day of the first month, as I was by the side of the great river, which is Hiddekel,
Daniel 10:5 (show verse)
I lifted up my eyes, and looked. And, behold, a man clothed in linen, whose loins were girded with pure gold of Uphaz.
Daniel 10:6 (show verse)
Also his body was like the beryl, and his face as the appearance of lightning, and his eyes as flaming torches, and his arms and his feet like burnished brass, and the voice of his words like the voice of a multitude.
Angel (a spirit) » Appearances of » To daniel, in the lions' den
Angels » Nature » Aspects of
Brass » Figurative
Brass » Illustrative of » The strength and firmness of Christ
Daniel » Characteristics of » Spiritual vision
Lamps » Illustrative » Of omniscience of Christ
Precious stones » Mentioned in scripture » Beryl
Angels » Nature » Aspects of
Brass » Figurative
Brass » Illustrative of » The strength and firmness of Christ
Daniel » Characteristics of » Spiritual vision
Lamps » Illustrative » Of omniscience of Christ
Precious stones » Mentioned in scripture » Beryl
Daniel 10:7 (show verse)
And I, Daniel, alone saw the vision, for the men who were with me did not see the vision, but a great quaking fell upon them, and they fled to hide themselves.
Daniel 10:8 (show verse)
So I was left alone, and saw this great vision. And there remained no strength in me, for my fitness was turned in me into debility, and I retained no strength.
Daniel 10:9 (show verse)
Yet I heard the voice of his words. And when I heard the voice of his words, then I fell into a deep sleep on my face, with my face toward the ground.
Daniel 10:10 (show verse)
And, behold, a hand touched me, which set me upon my knees and upon the palms of my hands.
Daniel 10:11 (show verse)
And he said to me, O Daniel, thou man greatly beloved, understand the words that I speak to thee, and stand upright, for I am now sent to thee. And when he had spoken this word to me, I stood, trembling.
Daniel 10:12 (show verse)
Then he said to me, Fear not, Daniel, for from the first day that thou set thy heart to understand, and to humble thyself before thy God, thy words were heard. And I have come for thy words' sake.
Daniel 10:13 (show verse)
But the ruler of the kingdom of Persia withstood me twenty-one days, but, lo, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me. And I remained there with the kings of Persia.
Daniel 10:14 (show verse)
I have come now to make thee understand what shall befall thy people in the latter days, for the vision is yet for [many] days.
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Daniel 10:15 (show verse)
And when he had spoken to me according to these words, I set my face toward the ground, and was mute.
No Themes for this verse.
Daniel 10:16 (show verse)
And, behold, somebody in the likeness of the sons of men touched my lips. Then I opened my mouth, and spoke and said to him who stood before me, O my lord, because of the vision my pains have turned upon me, and I retain no strengt
Daniel 10:17 (show verse)
For how can the servant of this my lord talk with this my lord? For as for me, straightaway there remained no strength in me, nor was there breath left in me.
Daniel 10:18 (show verse)
Then somebody like the appearance of a man touched me again, and he strengthened me.
Daniel 10:19 (show verse)
And he said, O man greatly beloved, fear not. Peace be to thee. Be strong, yea, be strong. And when he spoke to me, I was strengthened, and said, Let my lord speak, for thou have strengthened me.
Daniel 10:20 (show verse)
Then he said, Do thou know why I have come to thee? And now I will return to fight with the ruler of Persia. And when I go forth, lo, the ruler of Greece shall come.
Daniel 10:21 (show verse)
But I will tell thee that which is inscribed in the writing of truth. And there is none who holds with me against these, but Michael your prince.