Daniel 10:11
New International Version
He said, “Daniel, you who are highly esteemed, consider carefully the words I am about to speak to you, and stand up, for I have now been sent to you.” And when he said this to me, I stood up trembling.

New Living Translation
And the man said to me, “Daniel, you are very precious to God, so listen carefully to what I have to say to you. Stand up, for I have been sent to you.” When he said this to me, I stood up, still trembling.

English Standard Version
And he said to me, “O Daniel, man greatly loved, understand the words that I speak to you, and stand upright, for now I have been sent to you.” And when he had spoken this word to me, I stood up trembling.

Berean Standard Bible
He 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.

King James Bible
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.

New King James Version
And he said to me, “O Daniel, man greatly beloved, understand the words that I speak to you, and stand upright, for I have now been sent to you.” While he was speaking this word to me, I stood trembling.

New American Standard Bible
And he said to me, “Daniel, you who are treasured, understand the words that I am about to tell you and stand at your place, for I have now been sent to you.” And when he had spoken this word to me, I stood up trembling.

NASB 1995
He said to me, “O Daniel, man of high esteem, understand the words that I am about to tell you and stand upright, for I have now been sent to you.” And when he had spoken this word to me, I stood up trembling.

NASB 1977
And he said to me, “O Daniel, man of high esteem, understand the words that I am about to tell you and stand upright, for I have now been sent to you.” And when he had spoken this word to me, I stood up trembling.

Legacy Standard Bible
And he said to me, “O Daniel, man of high esteem, understand the words that I am about to speak to you and stand upright, for I have now been sent to you.” And when he had spoken this word to me, I stood up trembling.

Amplified Bible
So he said to me, “O Daniel, you highly regarded and greatly beloved man, understand the words that I am about to say to you and stand upright, for I have now been sent to you.” And while he was saying this word to me, I stood up trembling.

Christian Standard Bible
He said to me, “Daniel, you are a man treasured by God. Understand the words that I’m saying to you. Stand on your feet, for I have now been sent to you.” After he said this to me, I stood trembling.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He said to me, “Daniel, you are a man treasured by God. Understand the words that I’m saying to you. Stand on your feet, for I have now been sent to you.” After he said this to me, I stood trembling.”

American Standard Version
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.

Contemporary English Version
and then said, "Daniel, your God thinks highly of you, and he has sent me. So stand up and pay close attention." I stood trembling, while the angel said:

English Revised Version
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.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The man said to me, "Daniel, you are highly respected. Pay attention to my words. Stand up, because I've been sent to you." When he said this to me, I stood up, trembling.

Good News Translation
The angel said to me, "Daniel, God loves you. Stand up and listen carefully to what I am going to say. I have been sent to you." When he had said this, I stood up, still trembling.

International Standard Version
He told me, 'Daniel, man highly regarded, understand the message that I'm about to relate to you. Stand up, because I've been sent to you.' When he spoke this statement to me, I stood there trembling.

Majority Standard Bible
He 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.

NET Bible
He said to me, "Daniel, you are of great value. Understand the words that I am about to speak to you. So stand up, for I have now been sent to you." When he said this to me, I stood up shaking.

New Heart English Bible
He said to me, "Daniel, man greatly loved, understand the words that I speak to you, and stand upright; for I have now been sent to you." And when he had spoken this word to me, I stood trembling.

Webster's Bible Translation
And he said to me, O Daniel, a man greatly beloved, understand the words that I speak to thee, and stand upright: for to thee I am now sent. And when he had spoken this word to me, I stood trembling.

World English Bible
He said to me, “Daniel, you greatly beloved man, understand the words that I speak to you, and stand upright, for I have been sent to you, now.” When he had spoken this word to me, I stood trembling.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And he says to me: Daniel, man greatly desired, attend to the words that I am speaking to you, and stand on your station, for now I have been sent to you. And when he speaks with me this word, I have stood trembling.

Young's Literal Translation
'And he saith unto me: Daniel, man greatly desired, attend to the words that I am speaking unto thee, and stand on thy station, for now I have been sent unto thee. 'And when he speaketh with me this word, I have stood trembling.

Smith's Literal Translation
And he will say to me, O Daniel, a man of desires, understand thou in the words which I speak to thee, and stand upon thy standing: for now was I sent to thee. And in his speaking with me this word I stood trembling.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he said to me: Daniel, thou man of desires, understand the words that I speak to thee, and stand upright: for I am sent now to thee. And when he had said this word to me, I stood trembling.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he said to me, “Daniel, man of longing, understand the words that I speak to you, and stand yourself upright, for I am now sent to you.” And when he had said these words to me, I stood trembling.

New American Bible
“Daniel, beloved,” he said to me, “understand the words which I am speaking to you; stand up, for my mission now is to you.” When he said this to me, I stood up trembling.

New Revised Standard Version
He said to me, “Daniel, greatly beloved, pay attention to the words that I am going to speak to you. Stand on your feet, for I have now been sent to you.” So while he was speaking this word to me, I stood up trembling.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he said to me, Arise, O Daniel, O man greatly beloved; understand the words that I speak to you, and stand upright; for now I have been sent to you. And when he had spoken this word to me, I stood up trembling.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he said to me: “Arise, Daniel, man of delight, and understand the message that I speak with you and stand on your feet, because now I am sent to you.” And when he was speaking this word with me, I was standing and shaking
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And he said unto me: 'O Daniel, thou man greatly beloved, give heed unto the words that I speak unto thee, and stand upright; for now am I sent unto thee'; and when he had spoken this word unto me, I stood trembling.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And he said to me, O Daniel, man greatly beloved, understand the words which I speak to thee, and stand upright: for I am now sent to thee. And when he had spoken to me this word, I stood trembling.

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Audio Bible



Context
Daniel's Vision by the Tigris
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. 12“Do not be afraid, Daniel,” he said, “for from the first day that you purposed to understand and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response to them.…

Cross References
Daniel 9:23
At the beginning of your petitions, an answer went out, and I have come to tell you, for you are highly precious. So consider the message and understand the vision:

Daniel 8:17
As he came near to where I stood, I was terrified and fell facedown. “Son of man,” he said to me, “understand that the vision concerns the time of the end.”

Daniel 12:4
But you, Daniel, shut up these words and seal the book until the time of the end. Many will roam to and fro, and knowledge will increase.”

Daniel 12:9
“Go on your way, Daniel,” he replied, “for the words are closed up and sealed until the time of the end.

Daniel 12:13
But as for you, go on your way until the end. You will rest, and then you will arise to your inheritance at the end of the days.”

Isaiah 41:10
Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

Isaiah 43:1
But now, this is what the LORD says—He who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine!

Isaiah 44:2
This is the word of the LORD, your Maker, who formed you from the womb and who will help you: “Do not be afraid, O Jacob My servant, Jeshurun, whom I have chosen.

Jeremiah 1:7-8
But the LORD told me: “Do not say, ‘I am only a child.’ For to everyone I send you, you must go, and all that I command you, you must speak. / Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you to deliver you,” declares the LORD.

Jeremiah 15:19
Therefore this is what the LORD says: “If you return, I will restore you; you will stand in My presence. And if you speak words that are noble instead of worthless, you will be My spokesman. It is they who must turn to you, but you must not turn to them.

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.

Ezekiel 3:24
Then the Spirit entered me and set me on my feet. He spoke with me and said, “Go, shut yourself inside your house.

Zechariah 4:6
So he said to me, “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the LORD of Hosts.

Zechariah 4:9
“The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house, and his hands will complete it. Then you will know that the LORD of Hosts has sent me to you.

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


Treasury of Scripture

And he said to me, O Daniel, a man greatly beloved, understand the words that I speak to you, and stand upright: for to you am I now sent. And when he had spoken this word to me, I stood trembling.

a man.

Daniel 9:23
At the beginning of thy supplications the commandment came forth, and I am come to shew thee; for thou art greatly beloved: therefore understand the matter, and consider the vision.

John 13:23
Now there was leaning on Jesus' bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved.

John 21:20
Then Peter, turning about, seeth the disciple whom Jesus loved following; which also leaned on his breast at supper, and said, Lord, which is he that betrayeth thee?

greatly beloved.

Daniel 10:3
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.

Psalm 45:11
So shall the king greatly desire thy beauty: for he is thy Lord; and worship thou him.

Song of Solomon 7:10
I am my beloved's, and his desire is toward me.

understand.

Daniel 8:16,17
And I heard a man's voice between the banks of Ulai, which called, and said, Gabriel, make this man to understand the vision…

Daniel 9:22,23
And he informed me, and talked with me, and said, O Daniel, I am now come forth to give thee skill and understanding…

upright.

Acts 26:16
But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness both of these things which thou hast seen, and of those things in the which I will appear unto thee;

I stood.

Job 4:14-16
Fear came upon me, and trembling, which made all my bones to shake…

Job 37:1
At this also my heart trembleth, and is moved out of his place.

Mark 16:8
And they went out quickly, and fled from the sepulchre; for they trembled and were amazed: neither said they any thing to any man; for they were afraid.

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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.














He said to me
This phrase introduces a divine messenger speaking directly to Daniel. The context is a vision where Daniel encounters a heavenly being. The Hebrew word for "said" is "אָמַר" (amar), which is often used in the Old Testament to denote authoritative speech. This indicates the importance and divine authority of the message being delivered. In the biblical narrative, such direct communication from a heavenly being underscores the significance of the message and the favored status of the recipient.

Daniel
The name "Daniel" means "God is my judge" in Hebrew. This name is significant as it reflects Daniel's life and character, consistently portrayed as a man of integrity and faithfulness to God despite living in exile. His name serves as a reminder of his identity and mission, even in a foreign land. Daniel's experiences and visions are central to the themes of divine sovereignty and faithfulness throughout the book.

you are a man highly esteemed
The phrase "highly esteemed" is translated from the Hebrew word "חֲמוּדוֹת" (chamudot), which conveys the idea of being precious or greatly valued. This acknowledgment from a heavenly messenger highlights Daniel's exceptional character and his standing before God. It serves as an encouragement and affirmation of Daniel's faithfulness and dedication to God amidst trials and challenges. This esteem is not based on worldly achievements but on spiritual integrity and devotion.

Consider carefully the words I am about to speak to you
The instruction to "consider carefully" emphasizes the importance of the message. The Hebrew root "בִּין" (bin) means to understand or discern, suggesting that Daniel is to engage deeply with the forthcoming revelation. This call to attentiveness is a common biblical theme, urging believers to seek understanding and wisdom from God's word. It reflects the necessity of being spiritually alert and receptive to divine guidance.

and stand up
The command to "stand up" signifies readiness and respect. In ancient cultures, standing was a posture of attentiveness and readiness to receive instruction or command. This physical act symbolizes Daniel's preparedness to engage with the divine message. It also reflects a transition from a state of awe and fear to one of active participation in the unfolding divine revelation.

for I have now been sent to you
The phrase "I have now been sent" indicates the purposefulness of the messenger's mission. The Hebrew word "שָׁלַח" (shalach) means to send, often used in the context of divine missions or appointments. This underscores the intentionality of God's communication with Daniel, affirming that the message is not random but a deliberate act of divine will. It reassures Daniel of God's ongoing involvement and concern for His people.

And when he had said this to me, I stood up trembling
Daniel's response of standing "trembling" reflects the awe and reverence he feels in the presence of the divine messenger. The Hebrew word "רָעַד" (raad) means to tremble or quake, often used to describe a reaction to the divine presence. This trembling is not merely fear but a profound recognition of the holiness and majesty of the heavenly encounter. It illustrates the human response to the divine, a mixture of fear, reverence, and readiness to receive God's word.

(11) Greatly beloved.--See Daniel 9:23, Note. The assuring words thus addressed to the prophet enabled him to stand upright, but his alarm had not as yet subsided.

Verse 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 dew sent. And when he had spoken this word unto me, I stood trembling. The versions do not afford cause for remark. O Daniel, a man greatly beloved. This is the same term as that applied to Daniel (Daniel 9:23), "man of desires" (which see). Understand the words that I speak unto thee; "have understanding in the words," or better, "matters, which I am speaking or telling to thee." As the language used was one intelligible to Daniel, it was needless to command him to understand the words, but the "matters" communicated by the words might require a special effort of attention to comprehend. Debareem means "matters" as well as "words." And stand upright; "'stand upon thy standing." Gesenius would render this word when it occurs before (Daniel 8:18), "place;" but both here and there the contrast is in the attitude. From being absolutely prone, as in the eighth chapter, or on hands and knees as here, he is to be upright, and, taking his previous attitude into account, this is not merely to stand where he is, and neither approach nor depart. The LXX. renders, τόπου; Theodotion, στάσει; the Vulgate has gradu. For unto thee am I now sent. This assigns a reason for the command to stand upon his feet. In the Assyrian marbles, however lowly the obeisance made to the monarch by any one admitted to his presence, he stands when he receives the monarch's commands. Standing implies attention. And when he had spoken this word unto me, I stood trembling. He obeyed the command, but still trembling took hold of him in the angelic presence.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
He said
וַיֹּ֣אמֶר (way·yō·mer)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say

to me,
אֵלַ֡י (’ê·lay)
Preposition | first person common singular
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

“Daniel,
דָּנִיֵּ֣אל (dā·nî·yêl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1840: Daniel -- 'God is my judge', the name of several Israelites

you are a man
אִישׁ־ (’îš-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person

who is highly precious.
חֲ֠מֻדוֹת (ḥă·mu·ḏō·wṯ)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 2530: To desire, take pleasure in

Consider carefully
הָבֵ֨ן (hā·ḇên)
Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular
Strong's 995: To separate mentally, understand

the words
בַּדְּבָרִ֜ים (bad·də·ḇā·rîm)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause

that
אֲשֶׁר֩ (’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

I am
אָנֹכִ֨י (’ā·nō·ḵî)
Pronoun - first person common singular
Strong's 595: I

about to say
דֹבֵ֤ר (ḏō·ḇêr)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue

to you.
אֵלֶ֙יךָ֙ (’ê·le·ḵā)
Preposition | second person masculine singular
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

Stand
וַעֲמֹ֣ד (wa·‘ă·mōḏ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular
Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations

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

for
כִּ֥י (kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

I have now
עַתָּ֖ה (‘at·tāh)
Adverb
Strong's 6258: At this time

been sent
שֻׁלַּ֣חְתִּי (šul·laḥ·tî)
Verb - Pual - Perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 7971: To send away, for, out

to you.”
אֵלֶ֑יךָ (’ê·le·ḵā)
Preposition | second person masculine singular
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

And when he had said
וּבְדַבְּר֥וֹ (ū·ḇə·ḏab·bə·rōw)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue

this
הַזֶּ֖ה (haz·zeh)
Article | Pronoun - masculine singular
Strong's 2088: This, that

to me,
עִמִּ֛י (‘im·mî)
Preposition | first person common singular
Strong's 5973: With, equally with

I stood up
עָמַ֥דְתִּי (‘ā·maḏ·tî)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations

trembling.
מַרְעִֽיד׃ (mar·‘îḏ)
Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 7460: To tremble, quake


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