Daniel 10:10
New International Version
A hand touched me and set me trembling on my hands and knees.

New Living Translation
Just then a hand touched me and lifted me, still trembling, to my hands and knees.

English Standard Version
And behold, a hand touched me and set me trembling on my hands and knees.

Berean Standard Bible
Suddenly, a hand touched me and set me trembling on my hands and knees.

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

New King James Version
Suddenly, a hand touched me, which made me tremble on my knees and on the palms of my hands.

New American Standard Bible
Then behold, a hand touched me and shook me on my hands and knees.

NASB 1995
Then behold, a hand touched me and set me trembling on my hands and knees.

NASB 1977
Then behold, a hand touched me and set me trembling on my hands and knees.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then behold, a hand touched me and set me shaking on my hands and knees.

Amplified Bible
Then behold, a hand touched me and set me unsteadily on my hands and knees.

Christian Standard Bible
Suddenly, a hand touched me and set me shaking on my hands and knees.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Suddenly, a hand touched me and raised me to my hands and knees.

American Standard Version
And, behold, a hand touched me, which set me upon my knees and upon the palms of my hands.

Contemporary English Version
He raised me to my hands and knees

English Revised Version
And, behold, a hand touched me, which set me upon my knees and upon the palms of my hands.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then a hand touched me and made my hands and knees shake.

Good News Translation
Then a hand took hold of me and raised me to my hands and knees; I was still trembling.

International Standard Version
"All of a sudden, a hand touched me and lifted me upon my hands and knees.

Majority Standard Bible
Suddenly, a hand touched me and set me trembling on my hands and knees.

NET Bible
Then a hand touched me and set me on my hands and knees.

New Heart English Bible
Look, a hand touched me, which set me on my knees and on the palms of my hands.

Webster's Bible Translation
And behold, a hand touched me, which set me upon my knees and upon the palms of my hands.

World English Bible
Behold, a hand touched me, which set me on my knees and on the palms of my hands.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and behold, a hand has come against me, and shakes me on my knees and the palms of my hands.

Young's Literal Translation
and lo, a hand hath come against me, and shaketh me on my knees and the palms of my hands.

Smith's Literal Translation
And behold, a hand touched upon me, and it will move me upon my knees, and the palms of my hands.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And behold a hand touched me, and lifted me up upon my knees, and upon the joints of my hands.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And behold, a hand touched me, and raised me onto my knees and the knuckles of my hands.

New American Bible
But then a hand touched me, raising me to my hands and knees.

New Revised Standard Version
But then a hand touched me and roused me to my hands and knees.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And behold, a hand touched me and set me upon my knees and upon the palms of my hands.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And behold, a hand touched me and set me on my knees and upon the palms of my hands
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And, behold, a hand touched me, which set me tottering upon my knees and upon the palms of my hands.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And, behold, a hand touched me, and it raised me on my knees.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Daniel's Vision by the Tigris
9I heard the sound of his words, and as I listened, I fell into a deep sleep, with my face to the ground. 10Suddenly, a hand touched me and set me trembling on my hands and knees. 11He said to me, “Daniel, you are a man who is highly precious. Consider carefully the words that I am about to say to you. Stand up, for I have now been sent to you.” And when he had said this to me, I stood up trembling.…

Cross References
Daniel 9:21
while I was still praying, Gabriel, the man I had seen in the earlier vision, came to me in swift flight about the time of the evening sacrifice.

Daniel 8:18
While he was speaking with me, I fell into a deep sleep, with my face to the ground. Then he touched me, helped me to my feet,

Ezekiel 2:1-2
“Son of man,” He said to me, “stand up on your feet and I will speak to you.” / And as He spoke to me, the Spirit entered me and set me on my feet, and I heard Him speaking to me.

Revelation 1:17
When I saw Him, I fell at His feet like a dead man. But He placed His right hand on me and said, “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last,

Acts 9:4-6
He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?” / “Who are You, Lord?” Saul asked. “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,” He replied. / “Now get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.”

Matthew 17:7
Then Jesus came over and touched them. “Get up,” He said. “Do not be afraid.”

Luke 1:11-13
Just then an angel of the Lord appeared to Zechariah, standing at the right side of the altar of incense. / When Zechariah saw him, he was startled and gripped with fear. / But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to give him the name John.

Isaiah 6:6-7
Then one of the seraphim flew to me, and in his hand was a glowing coal that he had taken with tongs from the altar. / And with it he touched my mouth and said: “Now that this has touched your lips, your iniquity is removed and your sin is atoned for.”

Genesis 32:24-30
So Jacob was left all alone, and there a man wrestled with him until daybreak. / When the man saw that he could not overpower Jacob, he struck the socket of Jacob’s hip and dislocated it as they wrestled. / Then the man said, “Let me go, for it is daybreak.” But Jacob replied, “I will not let you go unless you bless me.” ...

Acts 12:7
Suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared and a light shone in the cell. He tapped Peter on the side and woke him up, saying, “Get up quickly.” And the chains fell off his wrists.

Zechariah 4:1
Then the angel who was speaking with me returned and woke me, as a man is awakened from his sleep.

1 Kings 19:5-7
Then he lay down under the broom tree and fell asleep. Suddenly an angel touched him and said, “Get up and eat.” / And he looked around, and there by his head was a cake of bread baked over hot coals, and a jar of water. So he ate and drank and lay down again. / A second time the angel of the LORD returned and touched him, saying, “Get up and eat, or the journey will be too much for you.”

Revelation 10:8-10
Then the voice that I had heard from heaven spoke to me again, saying, “Go, take the small scroll that lies open in the hand of the angel standing on the sea and on the land.” / And I went to the angel and said, “Give me the small scroll.” “Take it and eat it,” he said. “It will make your stomach bitter, but in your mouth it will be as sweet as honey.” / So I took the small scroll from the angel’s hand and ate it, and it was as sweet as honey in my mouth. But when I had eaten it, my stomach turned bitter.

Matthew 28:5-7
But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. / He is not here; He has risen, just as He said! Come, see the place where He lay. / Then go quickly and tell His disciples, ‘He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see Him.’ See, I have told you.”

Luke 22:43
Then an angel from heaven appeared to Him and strengthened Him.


Treasury of Scripture

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

an hand.

Daniel 10:16,18
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…

Daniel 8:18
Now as he was speaking with me, I was in a deep sleep on my face toward the ground: but he touched me, and set me upright.

Daniel 9:21
Yea, whiles I was speaking in prayer, even the man Gabriel, whom I had seen in the vision at the beginning, being caused to fly swiftly, touched me about the time of the evening oblation.

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Daniel 10
1. Daniel, having humbled himself, sees a vision.
10. Being troubled with fear, he is comforted by the angel.














Suddenly, a hand touched me
This phrase indicates an unexpected divine intervention. In the context of Daniel's vision, the touch signifies a moment of divine communication and reassurance. The hand likely belongs to an angelic being, as seen in other biblical accounts where angels interact with humans (e.g., Genesis 19:1-3, Luke 1:11-13). The suddenness emphasizes the immediacy and urgency of the message being delivered to Daniel.

and set me trembling
The trembling reflects Daniel's human reaction to the divine presence, a common response in biblical narratives when encountering the supernatural (e.g., Isaiah 6:5, Ezekiel 1:28). This physical reaction underscores the awe and fear associated with encountering God's messengers. It also highlights Daniel's humility and reverence, qualities that are consistent with his character throughout the book.

on my hands and knees
This posture indicates a position of submission and vulnerability. In ancient Near Eastern culture, bowing or kneeling was a sign of respect and acknowledgment of authority. Daniel's position here is symbolic of his readiness to receive divine revelation. It also parallels other biblical instances where individuals fall prostrate before God or His messengers (e.g., Revelation 1:17). This posture prepares Daniel to receive the message that follows, emphasizing his role as a prophet and servant of God.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Daniel
A prophet and a man of God who is in a state of mourning and prayer, seeking understanding of a vision.

2. The Hand
Represents divine intervention, possibly an angelic being sent by God to strengthen and communicate with Daniel.

3. Trembling
Indicates Daniel's human frailty and awe in the presence of a divine messenger.

4. Babylon
The setting of Daniel's vision, where he is in exile and serving under the Persian rule.

5. Vision
The context of this chapter is a vision concerning a great conflict, which Daniel is trying to comprehend.
Teaching Points
Divine Encouragement
God provides strength and encouragement to His servants in times of need. Just as Daniel was touched and strengthened, believers can trust in God's support during their trials.

Human Frailty and Divine Power
The trembling of Daniel highlights human weakness in the face of divine power. It is a reminder of our need for God's strength in our spiritual journey.

The Role of Angels
Angels are ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation. They play a role in delivering God's messages and providing support to believers.

Prayer and Revelation
Daniel's experience underscores the importance of prayer and seeking God for understanding. Persistent prayer can lead to divine revelation and insight.

Preparation for Spiritual Battles
The context of Daniel's vision is a great conflict. Believers must be prepared for spiritual battles, relying on God's strength and guidance.(10) An hand.--This hand was that of the person who appeared, but it is spoken of as "felt," not as seen. But though supported by this hand, the prophet is unable to stand upright. He crouches in a terrified posture. It should be noticed that the equivalent of "set" is translated "scatter" (Psalm 59:11 [12]). It is used in the same sense in the passage before us. (See Amos 9:9.)

Verse 10. - And, behold, an hand touched me, which set me upon my knees and upon the palms of my hands. The LXX. agrees with this, but does not bring out any more than this the pregnant sense of the Hebrew. This is given in the margin of the Revised, "Set me tottering on my knees," etc. Strangely enough, the LXX. renders, "soles of my feet " - an impossible attitude; that this is the true reading of the LXX. is confirmed by Paulus Telleusis. Theodotion omits "the palms of the hands." The Peshitta renders as the LXX. The Vulgate renders כַּפות by articulos, "joints." An hand touched me. The hand of him that appeared to him - though Daniel does not say. It is needless to multiply angelic agencies. A discussion has been raised on the question whether this is Gabriel who appeared to Daniel in the eighth chapter, or Michael, or the angel of the presence. It is not a matter of importance, but Michael is excluded by ver. 13, and also, to our thinking, "the angel of the presence," if by that title the Second Person of the Trinity is indicated. Which set me upon my knees and upon the palms of my hands. Although the touch communicated to Daniel some strength, yet he was unable to raise himself so as to look up - his face was still to the ground, his attitude was still one of abasement, and he was trembling.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Suddenly,
וְהִנֵּה־ (wə·hin·nêh-)
Conjunctive waw | Interjection
Strong's 2009: Lo! behold!

a hand
יָ֖ד (yāḏ)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 3027: A hand

touched
נָ֣גְעָה (nā·ḡə·‘āh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 5060: To touch, lay the hand upon, to reach, violently, to strike

me
בִּ֑י (bî)
Preposition | first person common singular
Strong's Hebrew

and set me trembling
וַתְּנִיעֵ֥נִי (wat·tə·nî·‘ê·nî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular | first person common singular
Strong's 5128: To quiver, wave, waver, tremble, totter

on
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

my hands
וְכַפּ֥וֹת (wə·ḵap·pō·wṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 3709: Hollow or flat of the hand, palm, sole (of the foot), a pan

and knees.
בִּרְכַּ֖י (bir·kay)
Noun - fdc | first person common singular
Strong's 1290: The knee


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