1 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, even a great warfare: and he understood the thing, and had understanding of the vision.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- In the third H7969 (שָׁלוֹשׁ) — three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice
- year H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
- of Cyrus H3566 (כּוֹרֶשׁ) — Koresh (or Cyrus), the Persian king
- king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Persia H6539 (פָּרַס) — Paras (i.e. Persia), an Eastern country, including its inhabitants
- a thing H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- was revealed H1540 (גָּלָה) — to denude (especially in a disgraceful sense); by implication, to exile (captives being usually stripped); figuratively, to reveal
- unto Daniel H1840 (דָנִיֵּאל) — Daniel or Danijel, the name of two Israelites
- whose name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- was called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- Belteshazzar H1095 (בֵּלְטְשַׁאצַּר) — Belteshatstsar, the Babylonian name of Daniel
- and the thing H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- true H571 (אֶמֶת) — stability; (figuratively) certainty, truth, trustworthiness
- but the time appointed H6635 (צָבָא) — a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (specifically, h…
- long H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- and he understood H995 (בִּין) — to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand
- the thing H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- and had understanding H998 (בִּינָה) — understanding
- of the vision H4758 (מַרְאֶה) — a view (the act of seeing); also an appearance (the thing seen), whether (real) a shape (especially if handsome, comeliness; often plural the looks), or (mental…
2 In those days I, Daniel, was mourning three whole weeks.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- In those days H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- I Daniel H1840 (דָנִיֵּאל) — Daniel or Danijel, the name of two Israelites
- was mourning H56 (אָבַל) — to bewail
- three H7969 (שָׁלוֹשׁ) — three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice
- full H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- weeks H7620 (שָׁבוּעַ) — literally, sevened, i.e. a week (specifically, of years)
3 I ate no pleasant bread, neither came flesh nor wine into my mouth, neither did I anoint myself at all, till three whole weeks were fulfilled.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I ate H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
- no pleasant H2532 (חֶמְדָּה) — delight
- bread H3899 (לֶחֶם) — food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it)
- neither came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- flesh H1320 (בָּשָׂר) — flesh (from its freshness); by extension, body, person; also (by euphemistically) the pudenda of a man
- nor wine H3196 (יַיִן) — wine (as fermented); by implication, intoxication
- in my mouth H6310 (פֶּה) — the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) acc…
- neither did I anoint H5480 (סוּךְ) — properly, to smear over (with oil), i.e. anoint
- myself at all H5480 (סוּךְ) — properly, to smear over (with oil), i.e. anoint
- till three H7969 (שָׁלוֹשׁ) — three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice
- whole H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- weeks H7620 (שָׁבוּעַ) — literally, sevened, i.e. a week (specifically, of years)
- were fulfilled H4390 (מָלֵא) — to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)
4 And in the four and twentieth day of the first month, as I was by the side of the great river, which is Hiddekel,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And in the four H702 (אַרְבַּע) — four
- and twentieth H6242 (עֶשְׂרִים) — twenty; also (ordinal) twentieth
- day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- of the first H7223 (רִאשׁוֹן) — first, in place, time or rank (as adjective or noun)
- month H2320 (חֹדֶשׁ) — the new moon; by implication, a month
- as I was by the side H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- of the great H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- river H5104 (נָהָר) — a stream (including the sea; expectation the Nile, Euphrates, etc.); figuratively, prosperity
- Hiddekel H2313 (חִדֶּקֶל) — the Chiddekel (or Tigris) river
5 I lifted up mine eyes, and looked, and, behold, a man clothed in linen, whose loins were girded with pure gold of Uphaz:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then I lifted up H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
- mine eyes H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- and looked H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- and behold a certain H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- clothed H3847 (לָבַשׁ) — properly, wrap around, i.e. (by implication) to put on a garment or clothe (oneself, or another), literally or figuratively
- in linen H906 (בַּד) — flaxen thread or yarn; hence, a linen garment
- whose loins H4975 (מֹתֶן) — properly, the waist or small of the back; only in plural the loins
- girded H2296 (חָגַר) — to gird on (as a belt, armor, etc.)
- with fine gold H3800 (כֶּתֶם) — properly, something carved out, i.e. ore; hence, gold (pure as originally mined)
- of Uphaz H210 (אוּפָז) — Uphaz, a famous gold region
6 his body also 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 unto burnished brass, and the voice of his words like the voice of a multitude.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- His body H1472 (גְּוִיָּה) — a body, whether alive or dead
- like the beryl H8658 (תַּרְשִׁישׁ) — a gem, perhaps the topaz
- and his face H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- as the appearance H4758 (מַרְאֶה) — a view (the act of seeing); also an appearance (the thing seen), whether (real) a shape (especially if handsome, comeliness; often plural the looks), or (mental…
- of lightning H1300 (בָּרָק) — lightning; by analogy, a gleam; concretely, a flashing sword
- and his eyes H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- as lamps H3940 (לַפִּיד) — a flambeau, lamp or flame
- of fire H784 (אֵשׁ) — fire (literally or figuratively)
- and his arms H2220 (זְרוֹעַ) — the arm (as stretched out), or (of animals) the foreleg; figuratively, force
- and his feet H4772 (מַרְגְלָה) — (plural for collective) a footpiece, i.e. (adverbially) at the foot, or (direct.) the foot itself
- like in colour H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- to polished H7044 (קָלָל) — brightened (as if sharpened)
- brass H5178 (נְחֹשֶׁת) — copper, hence, something made of that metal, i.e. coin, a fetter; figuratively, base (as compared with gold or silver)
- and the voice H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
- of his words H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- like the voice H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
- of a multitude H1995 (הָמוֹן) — a noise, tumult, crowd; also disquietude, wealth
7 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, and they fled to hide themselves.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And I Daniel H1840 (דָנִיֵּאל) — Daniel or Danijel, the name of two Israelites
- alone saw H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- the vision H4759 (מַרְאָה) — a vision; also (causatively) a mirror
- for the men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- that were with me saw H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- not the vision H4759 (מַרְאָה) — a vision; also (causatively) a mirror
- but H61 (אֲבָל) — nay, i.e. truly or yet
- a great H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- quaking H2731 (חֲרָדָה) — fear, anxiety
- fell H5307 (נָפַל) — to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
- upon them, so that they fled H1272 (בָּרַח) — to bolt, i.e. figuratively, to flee suddenly
- to hide H2244 (חָבָא) — to secrete
8 So 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.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Therefore I was left alone H7604 (שָׁאַר) — properly, to swell up, i.e. be (causatively, make) redundant
- and saw H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- this great H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- vision H4759 (מַרְאָה) — a vision; also (causatively) a mirror
- and there remained H7604 (שָׁאַר) — properly, to swell up, i.e. be (causatively, make) redundant
- no strength H3581 (כֹּחַ) — vigor, literally (force, in a good or a bad sense) or figuratively (capacity, means, produce); also (from its hardiness) a large lizard
- in me: for my comeliness H1935 (הוֹד) — grandeur (i.e. an imposing form and appearance)
- was turned H2015 (הָפַךְ) — to turn about or over; by implication, to change, overturn, return, pervert
- in me into corruption H4889 (מַשְׁחִית) — destructive, i.e. (as noun) destruction, literally (specifically a snare) or figuratively (corruption)
- and I retained H6113 (עָצָר) — to inclose; by analogy, to hold back; also to maintain, rule, assemble
9 Yet heard I the voice of his words; and when I heard the voice of his words, then was I fallen into a deep sleep on my face, with my face toward the ground.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Yet heard H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- I the voice H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
- of his words H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- and when I heard H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- the voice H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
- then was I in a deep sleep H7290 (רָדַם) — to stun, i.e. stupefy (with sleep or death)
- on my face H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- and my face H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- toward the ground H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
10 And, behold, a hand touched me, which set me upon my knees and upon the palms of my hands.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And, behold, an hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- touched H5060 (נָגַע) — properly, to touch, i.e. lay the hand upon (for any purpose; euphemistically, to lie with a woman); by implication, to reach (figuratively, to arrive, acquire);…
- me, which set H5128 (נוּעַ) — to waver, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively (as subjoined)
- me upon my knees H1290 (בֶּרֶךְ) — a knee
- the palms H3709 (כַּף) — the hollow hand or palm (so of the paw of an animal, of the sole, and even of the bowl of a dish or sling, the handle of a bolt, the leaves of a palm-tree); fig…
- of my hands H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
11 And he said unto me, O Daniel, thou 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.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto me, O Daniel H1840 (דָנִיֵּאל) — Daniel or Danijel, the name of two Israelites
- a man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- greatly beloved H2532 (חֶמְדָּה) — delight
- understand H995 (בִּין) — to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand
- the words H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- that I speak H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- unto thee, and stand H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
- upright H5977 (עֹמֶד) — a spot (as being fixed)
- for unto thee am I now sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- And when he had spoken H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- this word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- unto me, I stood H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
- trembling H7460 (רָעַד) — to shudder (more or less violently)
12 Then said he unto me, Fear not, Daniel; for from the first day that thou didst set thy heart to understand, and to humble thyself before thy God, thy words were heard: and I am come for thy words’ sake.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- he unto me, Fear H3372 (יָרֵא) — to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten
- not, Daniel H1840 (דָנִיֵּאל) — Daniel or Danijel, the name of two Israelites
- for from the first H7223 (רִאשׁוֹן) — first, in place, time or rank (as adjective or noun)
- day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- that thou didst set H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- thine heart H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
- to understand H995 (בִּין) — to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand
- and to chasten H6031 (עָנָה) — to depress literally or figuratively, transitive or intransitive (in various applications, as follows)
- thyself before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- thy God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- thy words H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- were heard H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- and I am come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- for thy words H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
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.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But the prince H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- of the kingdom H4438 (מַלְכוּת) — a rule; concretely, a dominion
- of Persia H6539 (פָּרַס) — Paras (i.e. Persia), an Eastern country, including its inhabitants
- withstood H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
- me one H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- and twenty H6242 (עֶשְׂרִים) — twenty; also (ordinal) twentieth
- days H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- but, lo, Michael H4317 (מִיכָאֵל) — Mikael, the name of an archangel and of nine Israelites
- one H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- of the chief H7223 (רִאשׁוֹן) — first, in place, time or rank (as adjective or noun)
- princes H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to help H5826 (עָזַר) — to surround, i.e. protect or aid
- me; and I remained H3498 (יָתַר) — to jut over or exceed; by implication, to excel; (intransitively) to remain or be left; causatively to leave, cause to abound, preserve
- there with H681 (אֵצֶל) — a side; (as a preposition) near
- the kings H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
14 Now I am come to make thee understand what shall befall thy people in the latter days; for the vision is yet for many days.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Now I am come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to make thee understand H995 (בִּין) — to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand
- what shall befall H7136 (קָרָה) — to light upon (chiefly by accident); causatively, to bring about; specifically, to impose timbers (for roof or floor)
- thy people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- in the latter H319 (אַחֲרִית) — the last or end, hence, the future; also posterity
- days H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- for yet the vision H2377 (חָזוֹן) — a sight (mentally), i.e. a dream, revelation, or oracle
15 And when he had spoken unto me according to these words, I set my face toward the ground, and was dumb.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And when he had spoken H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- such words H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- unto me, I set H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- my face H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- toward the ground H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- and I became dumb H481 (אָלַם) — to tie fast; hence (of the mouth) to be tongue-tied
16 And, behold, one in the likeness 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 reason of the vision my sorrows are turned upon me, and I retain no strength.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- like the similitude H1823 (דְּמוּת) — resemblance; concretely, model, shape; adverbially, like
- of the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of men H120 (אָדָם) — ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
- touched H5060 (נָגַע) — properly, to touch, i.e. lay the hand upon (for any purpose; euphemistically, to lie with a woman); by implication, to reach (figuratively, to arrive, acquire);…
- my lips H8193 (שָׂפָה) — the lip (as a natural boundary); by implication, language; by analogy, a margin (of a vessel, water, cloth, etc.)
- then I opened H6605 (פָּתַח) — to open wide (literally or figuratively); specifically, to loosen, begin, plough, carve
- my mouth H6310 (פֶּה) — the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) acc…
- and spake H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto him that stood H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
- before me, O my lord H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
- by the vision H4759 (מַרְאָה) — a vision; also (causatively) a mirror
- my sorrows H6735 (צִיר) — a hinge (as pressed in turning); also a throe (as a phys. or mental pressure); also a herald or errand-doer (as constrained by the principal)
- are turned H2015 (הָפַךְ) — to turn about or over; by implication, to change, overturn, return, pervert
- upon me, and I have retained H6113 (עָצָר) — to inclose; by analogy, to hold back; also to maintain, rule, assemble
- no strength H3581 (כֹּחַ) — vigor, literally (force, in a good or a bad sense) or figuratively (capacity, means, produce); also (from its hardiness) a large lizard
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 was there breath left in me.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For how H1963 (הֵיךְ) — how?
- can H3201 (יָכֹל) — to be able, literally (can, could) or morally (may, might)
- the servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- of this my lord H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
- talk H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- with this my lord H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
- for as for me, straightway H6258 (עַתָּה) — at this time, whether adverb, conjunction or expletive
- there remained H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
- no strength H3581 (כֹּחַ) — vigor, literally (force, in a good or a bad sense) or figuratively (capacity, means, produce); also (from its hardiness) a large lizard
- in me, neither is there breath H5397 (נְשָׁמָה) — a puff, i.e. wind, angry or vital breath, divine inspiration, intellect. or (concretely) an animal
- left H7604 (שָׁאַר) — properly, to swell up, i.e. be (causatively, make) redundant
18 Then there touched me again one like the appearance of a man, and he strengthened me.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then there came again H3254 (יָסַף) — to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing)
- and touched H5060 (נָגַע) — properly, to touch, i.e. lay the hand upon (for any purpose; euphemistically, to lie with a woman); by implication, to reach (figuratively, to arrive, acquire);…
- like the appearance H4758 (מַרְאֶה) — a view (the act of seeing); also an appearance (the thing seen), whether (real) a shape (especially if handsome, comeliness; often plural the looks), or (mental…
- of a man H120 (אָדָם) — ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
- and he strengthened H2388 (חָזַק) — to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conque…
19 And he said, O man greatly beloved, fear not: peace be unto thee, be strong, yea, be strong. And when he spake unto me, I was strengthened, and said, Let my lord speak; for thou hast strengthened me.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- O man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- greatly beloved H2532 (חֶמְדָּה) — delight
- fear H3372 (יָרֵא) — to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten
- not: peace H7965 (שָׁלוֹם) — safe, i.e. (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e. health, prosperity, peace
- unto thee, be strong H2388 (חָזַק) — to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conque…
- yea, be strong H2388 (חָזַק) — to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conque…
- And when he had spoken H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- unto me, I was strengthened H2388 (חָזַק) — to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conque…
- Let my lord H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
- speak H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- for thou hast strengthened H2388 (חָזַק) — to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conque…
20 Then said he, Knowest thou wherefore I am come unto thee? and now will I return to fight with the prince of Persia: and when I go forth, lo, the prince of Greece shall come.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- he, Knowest H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- thou wherefore I come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- unto thee? and now will I return H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- to fight H3898 (לָחַם) — to feed on; figuratively, to consume; by implication, to battle (as destruction)
- with the prince H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- of Persia H6539 (פָּרַס) — Paras (i.e. Persia), an Eastern country, including its inhabitants
- and when I am gone forth H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- lo, the prince H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- of Grecia H3120 (יָוָן) — Javan, the name of a son of Joktan, and of the race (Ionians, i.e. Greeks) descended from him, with their territory; also of a place in Arabia
- shall come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
21 But I will tell thee that which is inscribed in the writing of truth: and there is none that holdeth with me against these, but Michael your prince.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But H61 (אֲבָל) — nay, i.e. truly or yet
- I will shew H5046 (נָגַד) — properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to one present…
- thee that which is noted H7559 (רָשַׁם) — to record
- in the scripture H3791 (כָּתָב) — something written, i.e. a writing, record or book
- of truth H571 (אֶמֶת) — stability; (figuratively) certainty, truth, trustworthiness
- none H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- that holdeth H2388 (חָזַק) — to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conque…
- with me in these things, but Michael H4317 (מִיכָאֵל) — Mikael, the name of an archangel and of nine Israelites
- your prince H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)