1 In the third year of the reign of king Belshazzar a vision appeared unto me, even unto me, Daniel, after that which appeared unto me at the first.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 the reign H4438 (מַלְכוּת) — a rule; concretely, a dominion
- of king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- Belshazzar H1112 (בֵּלְשַׁאצַּר) — Belshatstsar, a Babylonian king
- a vision H2377 (חָזוֹן) — a sight (mentally), i.e. a dream, revelation, or oracle
- appeared H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- me Daniel H1840 (דָנִיֵּאל) — Daniel or Danijel, the name of two Israelites
- after H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- that which appeared H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- unto me at the first H8462 (תְּחִלָּה) — a commencement; relatively original (adverb, -ly)
2 And I saw in the vision; now it was so, that when I saw, I was in Shushan the palace, which is in the province of Elam; and I saw in the vision, and I was by the river Ulai.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And I saw H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- in a vision H2377 (חָזוֹן) — a sight (mentally), i.e. a dream, revelation, or oracle
- and it came to pass, when I saw H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- at Shushan H7800 (שׁוּשַׁן) — Shushan, a place in Persia
- the palace H1002 (בִּירָה) — a castle or palace
- in the province H4082 (מְדִינָה) — properly, a judgeship, i.e. jurisdiction; by implication, a district (as ruled by a judge); generally, a region
- of Elam H5867 (עֵילָם) — Elam, a son of Shem and his descendants, with their country; also of six Israelites
- and I was by the river H180 (אוּבָל) — a stream
- of Ulai H195 (אוּלַי) — the Ulai (or Eulaeus), a river of Persia
3 Then I lifted up mine eyes, and saw, and, behold, there stood before the river a ram which had two horns: and the two horns were high; but one was higher than the other, and the higher came up last.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 saw H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- and, behold, there stood H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
- 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…
- the river H180 (אוּבָל) — a stream
- a H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- ram H352 (אַיִל) — properly, strength; hence, anything strong; specifically a chief (politically); also a ram (from his strength); a pilaster (as a strong support); an oak or othe…
- horns H7161 (קֶרֶן) — a horn (as projecting); by implication, a flask, cornet; by resemblance. an elephant's tooth (i.e. ivory), a corner (of the altar), a peak (of a mountain), a ra…
- high H1364 (גָּבֹהַּ) — elevated (or elated), powerful, arrogant
- but one H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- higher H1364 (גָּבֹהַּ) — elevated (or elated), powerful, arrogant
- than the other H8145 (שֵׁנִי) — properly, double, i.e. second; also adverbially, again
- and the higher H1364 (גָּבֹהַּ) — elevated (or elated), powerful, arrogant
- came up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- last H314 (אַחֲרוֹן) — hinder; generally, late or last; specifically (as facing the east) western
4 I saw the ram pushing westward, and northward, and southward; and no beasts could stand before him, neither was there any that could deliver out of his hand; but he did according to his will, and magnified himself.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I saw H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- the ram H352 (אַיִל) — properly, strength; hence, anything strong; specifically a chief (politically); also a ram (from his strength); a pilaster (as a strong support); an oak or othe…
- pushing H5055 (נָגַח) — to butt with the horns; figuratively, to war against
- westward H3220 (יָם) — a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the Mediterranean Sea; sometimes a large river, or an artifical basin…
- and northward H6828 (צָפוֹן) — properly, hidden, i.e. dark; used only of the north as a quarter (gloomy and unknown)
- and southward H5045 (נֶגֶב) — the south (from its drought); specifically, the Negeb or southern district of Judah, occasionally, Egypt (as south to Palestine)
- so that no beasts H2416 (חַי) — alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or living thing),…
- might stand H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
- 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…
- that could deliver H5337 (נָצַל) — to snatch away, whether in a good or a bad sense
- out of his 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…
- but he did H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- according to his will H7522 (רָצוֹן) — delight (especially as shown)
- and became great H1431 (גָּדַל) — to be (causatively make) large (in various senses, as in body, mind, estate or honor, also in pride)
5 And as I was considering, behold, a he-goat came from the west over the face of the whole earth, and touched not the ground: and the goat had a notable horn between his eyes.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And as I was considering H995 (בִּין) — to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand
- behold, an he H5795 (עֵז) — a she-goat (as strong), but masculine in plural (which also is used elliptically for goat's hair)
- goat H6842 (צָפִיר) — a male goat (as prancing)
- came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- from the west H4628 (מַעֲרָב) — the west (as a region of the evening sun)
- on the 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…
- of the whole earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- 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);…
- not the ground H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- and the goat H6842 (צָפִיר) — a male goat (as prancing)
- a notable H2380 (חָזוּת) — a look; hence (figuratively) striking appearance, revelation, or (by implication) compact
- horn H7161 (קֶרֶן) — a horn (as projecting); by implication, a flask, cornet; by resemblance. an elephant's tooth (i.e. ivory), a corner (of the altar), a peak (of a mountain), a ra…
- between his eyes H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
6 And he came to the ram that had the two horns, which I saw standing before the river, and ran upon him in the fury of his power.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to the ram H352 (אַיִל) — properly, strength; hence, anything strong; specifically a chief (politically); also a ram (from his strength); a pilaster (as a strong support); an oak or othe…
- that had H1167 (בַּעַל) — a master; hence, a husband, or (figuratively) owner (often used with another noun in modifications of this latter sense)
- horns H7161 (קֶרֶן) — a horn (as projecting); by implication, a flask, cornet; by resemblance. an elephant's tooth (i.e. ivory), a corner (of the altar), a peak (of a mountain), a ra…
- which I had seen H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- standing H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
- 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…
- the river H180 (אוּבָל) — a stream
- and ran H7323 (רוּץ) — to run (for whatever reason, especially to rush)
- unto him in the fury H2534 (חֵמָה) — heat; figuratively, anger, poison (from its fever)
- of his power H3581 (כֹּחַ) — vigor, literally (force, in a good or a bad sense) or figuratively (capacity, means, produce); also (from its hardiness) a large lizard
7 And I saw him come close unto the ram, and he was moved with anger against him, and smote the ram, and brake his two horns; and there was no power in the ram to stand before him; but he cast him down to the ground, and trampled upon him; and there was none that could deliver the ram out of his hand.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And I saw H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- him come 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);…
- close unto H681 (אֵצֶל) — a side; (as a preposition) near
- the ram H352 (אַיִל) — properly, strength; hence, anything strong; specifically a chief (politically); also a ram (from his strength); a pilaster (as a strong support); an oak or othe…
- and he was moved with choler H4843 (מָרַר) — to be (causatively, make) bitter (literally or figuratively)
- against him, and smote H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
- and brake H7665 (שָׁבַר) — to burst (literally or figuratively)
- his two H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
- horns H7161 (קֶרֶן) — a horn (as projecting); by implication, a flask, cornet; by resemblance. an elephant's tooth (i.e. ivory), a corner (of the altar), a peak (of a mountain), a ra…
- and there was no power 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 the ram H352 (אַיִל) — properly, strength; hence, anything strong; specifically a chief (politically); also a ram (from his strength); a pilaster (as a strong support); an oak or othe…
- to stand H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
- 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…
- him, but he cast him down H7993 (שָׁלַךְ) — to throw out, down or away (literally or figuratively)
- to the ground H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- and stamped H7429 (רָמַס) — to tread upon (as a potter, in walking or abusively)
- upon him: and there was none that could deliver H5337 (נָצַל) — to snatch away, whether in a good or a bad sense
- out of his 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…
8 And the he-goat magnified himself exceedingly: and when he was strong, the great horn was broken; and instead of it there came up four notable horns toward the four winds of heaven.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Therefore the he H6842 (צָפִיר) — a male goat (as prancing)
- goat H5795 (עֵז) — a she-goat (as strong), but masculine in plural (which also is used elliptically for goat's hair)
- waxed very H3966 (מְאֹד) — properly, vehemence, i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or superlativ…
- great H1431 (גָּדַל) — to be (causatively make) large (in various senses, as in body, mind, estate or honor, also in pride)
- and when he was strong H6105 (עָצַם) — to bind fast, i.e. close (the eyes); intransitively, to be (causatively, make) powerful or numerous; to crunch the bones
- the great H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- horn H7161 (קֶרֶן) — a horn (as projecting); by implication, a flask, cornet; by resemblance. an elephant's tooth (i.e. ivory), a corner (of the altar), a peak (of a mountain), a ra…
- was broken H7665 (שָׁבַר) — to burst (literally or figuratively)
- and for it came up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- four H702 (אַרְבַּע) — four
- notable ones H2380 (חָזוּת) — a look; hence (figuratively) striking appearance, revelation, or (by implication) compact
- toward the four H702 (אַרְבַּע) — four
- winds H7307 (רוּחַ) — wind; by resemblance breath, i.e. a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the sky; by re…
- of heaven H8064 (שָׁמַיִם) — the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies revolve)
9 And out of one of them came forth a little horn, which waxed exceeding great, toward the south, and toward the east, and toward the glorious land.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And out of one H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- of them came forth H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- a little H4704 (מִצְּעִירָה) — properly, littleness; concretely, diminutive
- horn H7161 (קֶרֶן) — a horn (as projecting); by implication, a flask, cornet; by resemblance. an elephant's tooth (i.e. ivory), a corner (of the altar), a peak (of a mountain), a ra…
- which waxed exceeding H3499 (יֶתֶר) — properly, an overhanging, i.e. (by implication) an excess, superiority, remainder; also a small rope (as hanging free)
- great H1431 (גָּדַל) — to be (causatively make) large (in various senses, as in body, mind, estate or honor, also in pride)
- toward the south H5045 (נֶגֶב) — the south (from its drought); specifically, the Negeb or southern district of Judah, occasionally, Egypt (as south to Palestine)
- and toward the east H4217 (מִזְרָח) — sunrise, i.e. the east
- and toward the pleasant H6643 (צְבִי) — splendor (as conspicuous)
10 And it waxed great, even to the host of heaven; and some of the host and of the stars it cast down to the ground, and trampled upon them.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And it waxed great H1431 (גָּדַל) — to be (causatively make) large (in various senses, as in body, mind, estate or honor, also in pride)
- to the host 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…
- of heaven H8064 (שָׁמַיִם) — the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies revolve)
- and it cast down H5307 (נָפַל) — to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
- of the host 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…
- and of the stars H3556 (כּוֹכָב) — a star (as round or as shining); figuratively, a prince
- to the ground H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- and stamped H7429 (רָמַס) — to tread upon (as a potter, in walking or abusively)
11 Yea, it magnified itself, even to the prince of the host; and it took away from him the continual burnt-offering, and the place of his sanctuary was cast down.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Yea, he magnified H1431 (גָּדַל) — to be (causatively make) large (in various senses, as in body, mind, estate or honor, also in pride)
- even to the prince H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- of the host 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…
- and by him the daily H8548 (תָּמִיד) — properly, continuance (as indefinite extension); but used only (attributively as adjective) constant (or adverbially, constantly); elliptically the regular (dai…
- was taken away H7311 (רוּם) — to be high actively, to rise or raise (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
- and the place H4349 (מָכוֹן) — properly, a fixture, i.e. a basis; generally a place, especially as an abode
- of his sanctuary H4720 (מִקְדָּשׁ) — a consecrated thing or place, especially, a palace, sanctuary (whether of Jehovah or of idols) or asylum
- was cast down H7993 (שָׁלַךְ) — to throw out, down or away (literally or figuratively)
12 And the host was given over to it together with the continual burnt-offering through transgression; and it cast down truth to the ground, and it did its pleasure and prospered.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And an host 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…
- was given H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- against the daily H8548 (תָּמִיד) — properly, continuance (as indefinite extension); but used only (attributively as adjective) constant (or adverbially, constantly); elliptically the regular (dai…
- by reason of transgression H6588 (פֶּשַׁע) — a revolt (national, moral or religious)
- and it cast down H7993 (שָׁלַךְ) — to throw out, down or away (literally or figuratively)
- the truth H571 (אֶמֶת) — stability; (figuratively) certainty, truth, trustworthiness
- to the ground H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- and it practised H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- and prospered H6743 (צָלַח) — to push forward, in various senses (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive)
13 Then I heard a holy one speaking; and another holy one said unto that certain one who spake, How long shall be the vision concerning the continual burnt-offering, and the transgression that maketh desolate, to give both the sanctuary and the host to be trodden under foot?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then I heard H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- one H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- saint H6918 (קָדוֹשׁ) — sacred (ceremonially or morally); (as noun) God (by eminence), an angel, a saint, a sanctuary
- speaking H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- and another H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto that certain H6422 (פַּלְמוֹנִי) — a certain one, i.e. so-and-so
- which spake H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- the vision H2377 (חָזוֹן) — a sight (mentally), i.e. a dream, revelation, or oracle
- the daily H8548 (תָּמִיד) — properly, continuance (as indefinite extension); but used only (attributively as adjective) constant (or adverbially, constantly); elliptically the regular (dai…
- and the transgression H6588 (פֶּשַׁע) — a revolt (national, moral or religious)
- of desolation H8074 (שָׁמֵם) — to stun (or intransitively, grow numb), i.e. devastate or (figuratively) stupefy (both usually in a passive sense)
- to give H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- both the sanctuary H6944 (קֹדֶשׁ) — a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
- and the host 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…
- to be trodden under foot H4823 (מִרְמָס) — abasement (the act or the thing)
14 And he said unto me, Unto two thousand and three hundred evenings and mornings; then shall the sanctuary be cleansed.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto me, Unto two thousand H505 (אֶלֶף) — hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand
- and three H7969 (שָׁלוֹשׁ) — three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice
- hundred H3967 (מֵאָה) — a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction
- days H1242 (בֹּקֶר) — properly, dawn (as the break of day); generally, morning
- days H6153 (עֶרֶב) — dusk
- then shall the sanctuary H6944 (קֹדֶשׁ) — a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
- be cleansed H6663 (צָדַק) — to be (causatively, make) right (in a moral or forensic sense)
15 And it came to pass, when I, even I Daniel, had seen the vision, that I sought to understand it; and, behold, there stood before me as the appearance of a man.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I Daniel H1840 (דָנִיֵּאל) — Daniel or Danijel, the name of two Israelites
- had seen H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- the vision H2377 (חָזוֹן) — a sight (mentally), i.e. a dream, revelation, or oracle
- and sought H1245 (בָּקַשׁ) — to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
- for the meaning H998 (בִּינָה) — understanding
- then, behold, there stood H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
- before me 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 a man H1397 (גֶּבֶר) — properly, a valiant man or warrior; generally, a person simply
16 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.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And I heard H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- a man’s H120 (אָדָם) — ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
- voice H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
- Ulai H195 (אוּלַי) — the Ulai (or Eulaeus), a river of Persia
- which called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Gabriel H1403 (גַּבְרִיאֵל) — Gabriel, an archangel
- make this H1975 (הַלָּז) — this or that
- to understand H995 (בִּין) — to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand
- 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…
17 So he came near where I stood; and when he came, I was affrighted, and fell upon my face: but he said unto me, Understand, O son of man; for the vision belongeth to the time of the end.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- So he came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- near H681 (אֵצֶל) — a side; (as a preposition) near
- where I stood H5977 (עֹמֶד) — a spot (as being fixed)
- and when he came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- I was afraid H1204 (בָּעַת) — to fear
- and fell H5307 (נָפַל) — to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
- upon 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…
- but he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto me, Understand H995 (בִּין) — to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand
- O son 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 man H120 (אָדָם) — ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
- for at the time H6256 (עֵת) — time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc.
- of the end H7093 (קֵץ) — an extremity; adverbially (with prepositional prefix) after
- the vision H2377 (חָזוֹן) — a sight (mentally), i.e. a dream, revelation, or oracle
18 Now as he was speaking with me, I fell into a deep sleep with my face toward the ground; but he touched me, and set me upright.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Now as he was speaking H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- with me, I was 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…
- toward the ground H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- but he 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, and set H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
- me upright H5977 (עֹמֶד) — a spot (as being fixed)
19 And he said, Behold, I will make thee know what shall be in the latter time of the indignation; for it belongeth to the appointed time of the end.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Behold, I will make thee know H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- what shall be in the last end H319 (אַחֲרִית) — the last or end, hence, the future; also posterity
- of the indignation H2195 (זַעַם) — strictly froth at the mouth, i.e. (figuratively) fury (especially of God's displeasure with sin)
- for at the time appointed H4150 (מוֹעֵד) — properly, an appointment, i.e. a fixed time or season; specifically, a festival; conventionally a year; by implication, an assembly (as convened for a definite…
- the end H7093 (קֵץ) — an extremity; adverbially (with prepositional prefix) after
20 The ram which thou sawest, that had the two horns, they are the kings of Media and Persia.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The ram H352 (אַיִל) — properly, strength; hence, anything strong; specifically a chief (politically); also a ram (from his strength); a pilaster (as a strong support); an oak or othe…
- which thou sawest H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- having H1167 (בַּעַל) — a master; hence, a husband, or (figuratively) owner (often used with another noun in modifications of this latter sense)
- horns H7161 (קֶרֶן) — a horn (as projecting); by implication, a flask, cornet; by resemblance. an elephant's tooth (i.e. ivory), a corner (of the altar), a peak (of a mountain), a ra…
- the kings H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Media H4074 (מָדַי) — Madai, a country of central Asia
- and Persia H6539 (פָּרַס) — Paras (i.e. Persia), an Eastern country, including its inhabitants
21 And the rough he-goat is the king of Greece: and the great horn that is between his eyes is the first king.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the rough H8163 (שָׂעִיר) — shaggy; as noun, a he-goat; by analogy, a faun
- goat H6842 (צָפִיר) — a male goat (as prancing)
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- 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
- and the great H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- horn H7161 (קֶרֶן) — a horn (as projecting); by implication, a flask, cornet; by resemblance. an elephant's tooth (i.e. ivory), a corner (of the altar), a peak (of a mountain), a ra…
- between his eyes H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- the first H7223 (רִאשׁוֹן) — first, in place, time or rank (as adjective or noun)
- king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
22 And as for that which was broken, in the place whereof four stood up, four kingdoms shall stand up out of the nation, but not with his power.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Now that being broken H7665 (שָׁבַר) — to burst (literally or figuratively)
- whereas four H702 (אַרְבַּע) — four
- stood up H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
- for it, four H702 (אַרְבַּע) — four
- kingdoms H4438 (מַלְכוּת) — a rule; concretely, a dominion
- shall stand up H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
- out of the nation H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
- but not in his power H3581 (כֹּחַ) — vigor, literally (force, in a good or a bad sense) or figuratively (capacity, means, produce); also (from its hardiness) a large lizard
23 And in the latter time of their kingdom, when the transgressors are come to the full, a king of fierce countenance, and understanding dark sentences, shall stand up.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And in the latter time H319 (אַחֲרִית) — the last or end, hence, the future; also posterity
- of their kingdom H4438 (מַלְכוּת) — a rule; concretely, a dominion
- when the transgressors H6586 (פָּשַׁע) — to break away (from just authority), i.e. trespass, apostatize, quarrel
- are come to the full H8552 (תָּמַם) — to complete, in a good or a bad sense, literal, or figurative, transitive or intransitive
- a king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of fierce H5794 (עַז) — strong, vehement, harsh
- countenance 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 understanding H995 (בִּין) — to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand
- dark sentences H2420 (חִידָה) — a puzzle, hence, a trick, conundrum, sententious maxim
- shall stand up H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
24 And his power shall be mighty, but not by his own power; and he shall destroy wonderfully, and shall prosper and do his pleasure; and he shall destroy the mighty ones and the holy people.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And his power H3581 (כֹּחַ) — vigor, literally (force, in a good or a bad sense) or figuratively (capacity, means, produce); also (from its hardiness) a large lizard
- shall be mighty H6105 (עָצַם) — to bind fast, i.e. close (the eyes); intransitively, to be (causatively, make) powerful or numerous; to crunch the bones
- but not by his own power H3581 (כֹּחַ) — vigor, literally (force, in a good or a bad sense) or figuratively (capacity, means, produce); also (from its hardiness) a large lizard
- and he shall destroy H7843 (שָׁחַת) — to decay, i.e. (causatively) ruin (literally or figuratively)
- wonderfully H6381 (פָּלָא) — properly, perhaps to separate, i.e. distinguish (literally or figuratively); by implication, to be (causatively, make) great, difficult, wonderful
- and shall prosper H6743 (צָלַח) — to push forward, in various senses (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive)
- and practise H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- and shall destroy H7843 (שָׁחַת) — to decay, i.e. (causatively) ruin (literally or figuratively)
- the mighty H6099 (עָצוּם) — powerful (specifically, a paw); by implication, numerous
- and the holy H6918 (קָדוֹשׁ) — sacred (ceremonially or morally); (as noun) God (by eminence), an angel, a saint, a sanctuary
- people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
25 And through his policy he shall cause craft to prosper in his hand; and he shall magnify himself in his heart, and in their security shall he destroy many: he shall also stand up against the prince of princes; but he shall be broken without hand.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And through his policy H7922 (שֶׂכֶל) — intelligence; by implication, success
- also he shall cause craft H4820 (מִרְמָה) — fraud
- to prosper H6743 (צָלַח) — to push forward, in various senses (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive)
- in his 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…
- and he shall magnify H1431 (גָּדַל) — to be (causatively make) large (in various senses, as in body, mind, estate or honor, also in pride)
- in his heart H3824 (לֵבָב) — the heart (as the most interior organ);
- and by peace H7962 (שַׁלְוָה) — security (genuine or false)
- shall destroy H7843 (שָׁחַת) — to decay, i.e. (causatively) ruin (literally or figuratively)
- many H7227 (רַב) — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
- he shall also stand up H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
- against the Prince H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- of princes H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- but he shall be broken H7665 (שָׁבַר) — to burst (literally or figuratively)
- without H657 (אֶפֶס) — cessation, i.e. an end (especially of the earth); often used adverb, no further; also the ankle (in the dual), as being the extremity of the leg or foot
- 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…
26 And the vision of the evenings and mornings which hath been told is true: but shut thou up the vision; for it belongeth to many days to come.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And 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…
- of the evening H6153 (עֶרֶב) — dusk
- and the morning H1242 (בֹּקֶר) — properly, dawn (as the break of day); generally, morning
- which was told H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- true H571 (אֶמֶת) — stability; (figuratively) certainty, truth, trustworthiness
- wherefore shut thou up H5640 (סָתַם) — to stop up; by implication, to repair; figuratively, to keep secret
- the vision H2377 (חָזוֹן) — a sight (mentally), i.e. a dream, revelation, or oracle
- for many H7227 (רַב) — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
- 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…
27 And I, Daniel, fainted, and was sick certain days; then I rose up, and did the king’s business: and I wondered at the vision, but none understood it.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And I Daniel H1840 (דָנִיֵּאל) — Daniel or Danijel, the name of two Israelites
- fainted H1961 (הָיָה) — to exist, i.e. be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
- and was sick H2470 (חָלָה) — properly, to be rubbed or worn; hence (figuratively) to be weak, sick, afflicted; or (causatively) to grieve, make sick; also to stroke (in flattering), entreat
- 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…
- afterward I rose up H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- and did H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- the king’s H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- business H4399 (מְלָאכָה) — properly, deputyship, i.e. ministry; generally, employment (never servile) or work (abstractly or concretely); also property (as the result of labor)
- and I was astonished H8074 (שָׁמֵם) — to stun (or intransitively, grow numb), i.e. devastate or (figuratively) stupefy (both usually in a passive sense)
- at 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…
- but none understood H995 (בִּין) — to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand