Thematic Bible
Daniel 10:1 (show verse)
In the third year of Cyrus [the] king of [the] Persians, a word was revealed to Daniel, who was called [by] his name Belteshazzar, and the word [was] reliable and [it concerned] a great tribulation, and he understood the word and {he received understanding}.
Daniel 10:2 (show verse)
In those days, I, Daniel, I [myself] was [in] mourning {for three whole weeks}.
Daniel 10:3 (show verse)
I had not eaten [any] choice food, and meat and wine did not enter my mouth, and {I did not use any ointment} {until the end of three whole weeks}.
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 [then] on [the] twenty-fourth day of the first month, I [myself] was on the bank of the great river; that is, [the] Tigris.
Daniel 10:5 (show verse)
And I lifted up my eyes and I saw, and there was a man, [and] he was dressed [in] linen, and his waist was girded with [the] gold of Uphaz.
Daniel 10:6 (show verse)
Now his body [was] like turquoise, and his face [was] like [the] appearance of lightning, and his eyes [were] like torches of fire, and his arms and his legs [were] like [the] gleam of polished bronze, and the sound of his words [was] like [the] sound 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 saw, I, Daniel {alone}, the vision; and the people who were with me {did not see} the vision; nevertheless, a great trembling fell upon them and they fled [in order] to hide themselves.
Daniel 10:8 (show verse)
And I myself, Daniel, alone saw this great vision, and [as a result] {no strength was left in me} and {my complexion grew deathly pale}, and I did not retain any strength.
Daniel 10:9 (show verse)
And I heard the sound of his words, and {when I heard} the sound of his words I myself [began] falling into a trance on my face, {with my face to the ground}.
Daniel 10:10 (show verse)
And look, a hand touched me and it roused me to my knees and the palms of my hands.
Daniel 10:11 (show verse)
And he said to me, "Daniel, man beloved, pay attention to the words that I [am] speaking to you and {stand upright where you are}, for I have now been sent to you." And {while he was speaking} with me this word, I stood up trembling.
Daniel 10:12 (show verse)
And he said to me, "You must not fear, Daniel, for from the first day that you set your heart to understand and to humble yourself {before} your God, your words were heard, and I [myself] have come because of your words.
Daniel 10:13 (show verse)
But [the] prince of [the] kingdom of Persia stood {before me} [for] twenty-one days. And look, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to assist me, and I left [him] there beside [the] king of [the] Persians.
Daniel 10:14 (show verse)
And I have come to instruct you about what will happen to your people {in the future}, for [there is] a further vision [here] {for the future}.
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Daniel 10:15 (show verse)
And while he was speaking with me according to these words, I turned my face toward the ground and I was speechless.
No Themes for this verse.
Daniel 10:16 (show verse)
Then look, there was {one in the form of a human}; he touched my lips and I opened my mouth and I spoke and I said to the [one] standing {before me}, "My lord, because of the vision my anxieties fell upon me and I [have] not retained [my] strength.
Daniel 10:17 (show verse)
So {how am I, a servant of my lord} to speak with {you, my lord}, and I {just now} {have no strength in me}?"
Daniel 10:18 (show verse)
And {he again touched} me, {the one in the form of a human}, and he strengthened me.
Daniel 10:19 (show verse)
And he said, "You must not fear, beloved man. {Peace be to you}; be strong and be courageous!" And {when he spoke} with me, I was strengthened and I said, "Let my lord speak, for you have strengthened me."
Daniel 10:20 (show verse)
Then he asked, "Do you know why I have come to you? And now I return to fight against the prince of Persia and I [myself] [am] going, and look, [the] prince of Javan will come.
Daniel 10:21 (show verse)
However, I will tell you {what is inscribed} in [the] book of truth, and there is not one [who] contends with me against these [beings] {except} Michael, your prince."