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Daniel’s Terrifying Vision of a Man

10 In the third year of (A)Cyrus king of Persia, a word was revealed to (B)Daniel, who was named Belteshazzar; and the (C)word was true and one of great [a]conflict, but he understood the word and had an (D)understanding of what had appeared.

In those days, I, Daniel, had been (E)mourning for three entire [b]weeks. I (F)did not eat any [c]tasty food, nor did meat or wine enter my mouth, nor did I use any ointment at all until the entire three [d]weeks were fulfilled.

And on the twenty-fourth day of the first month, while I was by the bank of the great (G)river, that is, the [e]Tigris, I lifted my eyes and looked, and behold, there was a certain man (H)dressed in linen, whose loins were (I)girded with a belt of pure (J)fine gold of Uphaz. His body also was like [f]beryl, his face [g]had the appearance of lightning, (K)his eyes were like flaming torches, his arms and feet like the gleam of burnished bronze, and the sound of his words like the sound of a multitude. Now I, Daniel, (L)alone saw the vision that appeared, but the (M)men who were with me did not see the vision that appeared; nevertheless, a great (N)terror fell on them, and they ran away to hide themselves. So I alone (O)remained and saw this great vision that appeared; yet (P)no might remained in me, for my outward splendor turned to [h]a deathly pallor, and I retained no might. But I heard the sound of his words; and as soon as I heard the sound of his words, I (Q)fell into a deep sleep on my face, with my face to the ground.

Daniel Is Strengthened

10 Then behold, a hand (R)touched me and set me shaking on my [i]hands and knees. 11 And he said to me, “O (S)Daniel, man of [j]high esteem, (T)understand the words that I am about to speak to you and (U)stand [k]upright, for I have now been sent to you.” And when he had spoken this word to me, I stood up (V)trembling. 12 Then he said to me, “(W)Do not be afraid, Daniel, for from the first day that you gave your heart to understand this and to (X)humble yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response (Y)to your words. 13 But the [l]prince of the kingdom of Persia was [m]standing against me for twenty-one days; then behold, (Z)Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me. Now I had been left there with the kings of Persia. 14 Now I have come to (AA)give you an understanding of what will happen to your people in the [n](AB)last days, for the vision pertains to (AC)the days yet future.” 15 Now when he had spoken to me according to these words, I [o]turned my face toward the ground and became (AD)speechless.

16 And behold, (AE)one [p]in the likeness of the sons of men was (AF)touching my lips; then I opened my mouth and spoke and said to him who was standing before me, “O my lord, as a result of the vision that appeared, (AG)pains have come upon me, and I have retained no might. 17 Now (AH)how can such a servant of my lord talk with such as my lord? As for me, right now (AI)no might stands within me, nor does any breath remain within me.”

18 Then this one with the appearance of a man touched me again and (AJ)strengthened me. 19 And he said, “O man of [q]high esteem, (AK)do not be afraid. Peace [r]be with you; gather (AL)strength and be strong!” Now as soon as he spoke to me, I received strength and said, “May my lord speak, for you have (AM)strengthened me.” 20 Then he said, “Do you know why I came to you? But I shall now return to fight against the [s]prince of Persia; so I am going forth, and behold, the [t](AN)prince of [u]Greece is about to come. 21 However, I will tell you what is [v]inscribed in the writing of (AO)truth. Now there is no one who [w]exerts strength with me against these forces except (AP)Michael your prince.

Footnotes

  1. Daniel 10:1 Or warfare
  2. Daniel 10:2 Lit weeks of days
  3. Daniel 10:3 Lit bread of desirability
  4. Daniel 10:3 Lit weeks of days
  5. Daniel 10:4 Heb Hiddekel
  6. Daniel 10:6 Or yellow serpentine
  7. Daniel 10:6 Lit like
  8. Daniel 10:8 Lit ruin
  9. Daniel 10:10 Lit knees and the palms of my hands
  10. Daniel 10:11 Or preciousness; lit desirability
  11. Daniel 10:11 Lit upon your standing
  12. Daniel 10:13 Satanic angel
  13. Daniel 10:13 Lit standing opposite
  14. Daniel 10:14 Lit end of the days
  15. Daniel 10:15 Lit gave
  16. Daniel 10:16 Lit as
  17. Daniel 10:19 Or preciousness; lit desirability
  18. Daniel 10:19 Lit to you
  19. Daniel 10:20 Satanic angel
  20. Daniel 10:20 Satanic angel
  21. Daniel 10:20 Heb Javan
  22. Daniel 10:21 Or signed, cf. 6:9-14
  23. Daniel 10:21 Lit shows himself strong

10 In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia a thing was revealed unto Daniel, whose name was called Belteshazzar; and the thing was true, but the time appointed was long: and he understood the thing, and had understanding of the vision.

In those days I Daniel was mourning three full weeks.

I ate no pleasant bread, neither came flesh nor wine in my mouth, neither did I anoint myself at all, till three whole weeks were fulfilled.

And in the four and twentieth day of the first month, as I was by the side of the great river, which is Hiddekel;

Then I lifted up mine eyes, and looked, and behold a certain man clothed in linen, whose loins were girded with fine gold of Uphaz:

His body also was like the beryl, and his face as the appearance of lightning, and his eyes as lamps of fire, and his arms and his feet like in colour to polished brass, and the voice of his words like the voice of a multitude.

And I Daniel alone saw the vision: for the men that were with me saw not the vision; but a great quaking fell upon them, so that they fled to hide themselves.

Therefore I was left alone, and saw this great vision, and there remained no strength in me: for my comeliness was turned in me into corruption, and I retained no strength.

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.

10 And, behold, an hand touched me, which set me upon my knees and upon the palms of my hands.

11 And he said unto me, 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 had spoken this word unto me, I stood trembling.

12 Then said he unto me, Fear not, Daniel: for from the first day that thou didst set thine heart to understand, and to chasten thyself before thy God, thy words were heard, and I am come for thy words.

13 But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me one and twenty days: but, lo, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me; and I remained there with the kings of Persia.

14 Now I am come to make thee understand what shall befall thy people in the latter days: for yet the vision is for many days.

15 And when he had spoken such words unto me, I set my face toward the ground, and I became dumb.

16 And, behold, one like the similitude of the sons of men touched my lips: then I opened my mouth, and spake, and said unto him that stood before me, O my lord, by the vision my sorrows are turned upon me, and I have retained no strength.

17 For how can the servant of this my lord talk with this my lord? for as for me, straightway there remained no strength in me, neither is there breath left in me.

18 Then there came again and touched me one like the appearance of a man, and he strengthened me,

19 And said, O man greatly beloved, fear not: peace be unto thee, be strong, yea, be strong. And when he had spoken unto me, I was strengthened, and said, Let my lord speak; for thou hast strengthened me.

20 Then said he, Knowest thou wherefore I come unto thee? and now will I return to fight with the prince of Persia: and when I am gone forth, lo, the prince of Grecia shall come.

21 But I will shew thee that which is noted in the scripture of truth: and there is none that holdeth with me in these things, but Michael your prince.

La gran visión final

10 El año tercero de Ciro, rey de Persia, Daniel (apodado Baltasar) tuvo una revelación. El mensaje, que era digno de crédito, se refería a una gran guerra. Él entendió el mensaje, pues la visión le proporcionó perspicacia.

Por entonces, yo, Daniel, estuve tres semanas haciendo penitencia. No comí alimentos apetitosos; no probé carne ni bebí vino; ni me perfumé hasta que pasaron las tres semanas. El día vigésimo cuarto del primer mes estaba yo a orillas del Tigris cuando, al alzar la vista, vi ante mí a un hombre vestido de lino, con un cinturón de oro puro. Su cuerpo parecía de crisólito, su cara destellaba como el relámpago, sus ojos semejaban antorchas encendidas, sus brazos y piernas brillaban como el bronce bruñido, y su voz resonaba como si hablara una multitud. Yo, Daniel, fui el único testigo de la visión; ninguno de los que estaban conmigo la vio, pues, sobrecogidos por el terror, huyeron a esconderse. Así que me quedé solo contemplando aquella gran visión. Me quedé sin fuerzas, mi semblante se cubrió de una palidez mortal y me abandonó el vigor. En aquel momento oí el sonido de su voz y caí de bruces, en trance. 10 Sentí entonces que una mano me tocaba y me levantaba tembloroso sobre mis manos y mis rodillas. 11 Luego me dijo:

— Daniel, tú que eres una persona tan apreciada, presta mucha atención al mensaje que voy a transmitirte y ponte en pie, pues acabo de ser enviado a ti.

Cuando oí estas palabras, me incorporé tembloroso. 12 El [hombre vestido de lino] continuó:

— No temas, Daniel. Tus palabras fueron escuchadas desde el primer día en que te propusiste comprender y te humillaste ante tu Dios. Yo he venido a responder a esas palabras. 13 Pero el príncipe del reino de Persia me ha opuesto resistencia durante veintiún días. Menos mal que Miguel, uno de los primeros príncipes, acudió en mi ayuda, pues yo estaba retenido junto a los reyes de Persia. 14 Pero ahora he podido venir a explicarte lo que sucederá a tu pueblo en los últimos días, pues la visión se refiere a un tiempo todavía por llegar.

15 Mientras me dirigía estas palabras, di con mi rostro en tierra y enmudecí. 16 Pero alguien que parecía un hombre tocó mis labios; entonces abrí la boca y comencé a hablar. Dije al que estaba frente a mí:

— Señor, me siento invadido por la angustia a causa de la visión, y me he quedado sin fuerzas. 17 ¿Cómo podrá tu siervo hablar contigo, Señor? Las fuerzas me han abandonado y casi no puedo respirar.

18 El que parecía un hombre me tocó y me devolvió las fuerzas. Después me dijo:

19 — No temas, pues eres muy apreciado. La paz sea contigo. Ahora sé fuerte y ten ánimo.

Mientras me hablaba, sentí que recuperaba las fuerzas y dije:

— Puedes hablar, Señor, pues me has devuelto las fuerzas.

20 Entonces me preguntó:

— ¿Sabes por qué he venido hasta ti? Pronto volveré a luchar contra el príncipe de Persia; cuando me vaya, llegará el príncipe de Grecia. 21 Pero antes te revelaré lo que está escrito en el Libro de la Verdad. No hay nadie que me ayude a luchar contra esos príncipes, salvo Miguel, el Príncipe de ustedes.

Daniel’s Vision of a Man

10 In the third year of Cyrus(A) king of Persia, a revelation was given to Daniel (who was called Belteshazzar).(B) Its message was true(C) and it concerned a great war.[a] The understanding of the message came to him in a vision.

At that time I, Daniel, mourned(D) for three weeks. I ate no choice food; no meat or wine touched my lips;(E) and I used no lotions at all until the three weeks were over.

On the twenty-fourth day of the first month, as I was standing on the bank(F) of the great river, the Tigris,(G) I looked up(H) and there before me was a man dressed in linen,(I) with a belt of fine gold(J) from Uphaz around his waist. His body was like topaz,(K) his face like lightning,(L) his eyes like flaming torches,(M) his arms and legs like the gleam of burnished bronze,(N) and his voice(O) like the sound of a multitude.

I, Daniel, was the only one who saw the vision; those who were with me did not see it,(P) but such terror overwhelmed them that they fled and hid themselves. So I was left alone,(Q) gazing at this great vision; I had no strength left,(R) my face turned deathly pale(S) and I was helpless.(T) Then I heard him speaking, and as I listened to him, I fell into a deep sleep, my face to the ground.(U)

10 A hand touched me(V) and set me trembling on my hands and knees.(W) 11 He said, “Daniel, you who are highly esteemed,(X) consider carefully the words I am about to speak to you, and stand up,(Y) for I have now been sent to you.” And when he said this to me, I stood up trembling.

12 Then he continued, “Do not be afraid,(Z) Daniel. Since the first day that you set your mind to gain understanding and to humble(AA) yourself before your God, your words(AB) were heard, and I have come in response to them.(AC) 13 But the prince(AD) of the Persian kingdom resisted me twenty-one days. Then Michael,(AE) one of the chief princes, came to help me, because I was detained there with the king of Persia. 14 Now I have come to explain(AF) to you what will happen to your people in the future,(AG) for the vision concerns a time yet to come.(AH)

15 While he was saying this to me, I bowed with my face toward the ground and was speechless.(AI) 16 Then one who looked like a man[b] touched my lips, and I opened my mouth and began to speak.(AJ) I said to the one standing before me, “I am overcome with anguish(AK) because of the vision, my lord, and I feel very weak. 17 How can I, your servant, talk with you, my lord? My strength is gone and I can hardly breathe.”(AL)

18 Again the one who looked like a man touched(AM) me and gave me strength.(AN) 19 “Do not be afraid, you who are highly esteemed,”(AO) he said. “Peace!(AP) Be strong now; be strong.”(AQ)

When he spoke to me, I was strengthened and said, “Speak, my lord, since you have given me strength.”(AR)

20 So he said, “Do you know why I have come to you? Soon I will return to fight against the prince of Persia, and when I go, the prince of Greece(AS) will come; 21 but first I will tell you what is written in the Book of Truth.(AT) (No one supports me against them except Michael,(AU) your prince.

Footnotes

  1. Daniel 10:1 Or true and burdensome
  2. Daniel 10:16 Most manuscripts of the Masoretic Text; one manuscript of the Masoretic Text, Dead Sea Scrolls and Septuagint Then something that looked like a human hand