Daniel 10:8
New International Version
So I was left alone, gazing at this great vision; I had no strength left, my face turned deathly pale and I was helpless.

New Living Translation
So I was left there all alone to see this amazing vision. My strength left me, my face grew deathly pale, and I felt very weak.

English Standard Version
So I was left alone and saw this great vision, and no strength was left in me. My radiant appearance was fearfully changed, and I retained no strength.

Berean Standard Bible
So I was left alone, gazing at this great vision. No strength remained in me; my face grew deathly pale, and I was powerless.

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

New King James Version
Therefore I was left alone when I saw this great vision, and no strength remained in me; for my vigor was turned to frailty in me, and I retained no strength.

New American Standard Bible
So I was left alone and saw this great vision; yet no strength was left in me, for my complexion turned to a deathly pallor, and I retained no strength.

NASB 1995
So I was left alone and saw this great vision; yet no strength was left in me, for my natural color turned to a deathly pallor, and I retained no strength.

NASB 1977
So I was left alone and saw this great vision; yet no strength was left in me, for my natural color turned to a deathly pallor, and I retained no strength.

Legacy Standard Bible
So I alone remained and saw this great vision that appeared; yet no might remained in me, for my outward splendor turned to a deathly pallor, and I retained no might.

Amplified Bible
So I was left alone and saw this great vision; yet no strength was left in me, for my normal appearance turned to a deathly pale, and I grew weak and faint [with fright].

Christian Standard Bible
I was left alone, looking at this great vision. No strength was left in me; my face grew deathly pale, and I was powerless.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
I was left alone, looking at this great vision. No strength was left in me; my face grew deathly pale, and I was powerless.

American Standard Version
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.

Contemporary English Version
Only I saw this great vision. I became weak and pale,

English Revised Version
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.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
So I was left alone to see this grand vision. I had no strength left in me. My face turned deathly pale, and I was helpless.

Good News Translation
I was left there alone, watching this amazing vision. I had no strength left, and my face was so changed that no one could have recognized me.

International Standard Version
and I was left alone to observe this magnificent vision. Nevertheless, no strength remained in me—my face lost its color, and I became weak.

Majority Standard Bible
So I was left alone, gazing at this great vision. No strength remained in me; my face grew deathly pale, and I was powerless.

NET Bible
I alone was left to see this great vision. My strength drained from me, and my vigor disappeared; I was without energy.

New Heart English Bible
So I was left alone, and saw this great vision, and there remained no strength in me; for my natural appearance grew deathly pale, and I retained no strength.

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

World English Bible
So I was left alone and saw this great vision. No strength remained in me; for my face grew deathly pale, and I retained no strength.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and I have been left by myself, and I see this great vision, and there has been no power left in me, and my splendor has been turned in me to corruption, indeed, I have not retained power.

Young's Literal Translation
and I have been left by myself, and I see this great appearance, and there hath been no power left in me, and my honour hath been turned in me to corruption, yea, I have not retained power.

Smith's Literal Translation
And I was left alone, and I shall see this great sight, and strength was not left in me: and my honor was turned upon me into destruction, and I retained not strength.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And I being left alone saw this great vision: and there remained no strength in me, and the appearance of my countenance was changed in me, and I fainted away, and retained no strength.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And I, having been left alone, saw this great vision, and there remained no strength in me, moreover, my appearance was altered, and I languished, not having any strength.

New American Bible
So I was left alone to see this great vision. No strength remained in me; I turned the color of death and was powerless.

New Revised Standard Version
So I was left alone to see this great vision. My strength left me, and my complexion grew deathly pale, and I retained no strength.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Wherefore I was left alone and saw this great vision, and there remained no strength in me; and my heart trembled, and there was no strength in me.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And I was left alone and I saw this great vision, and no strength was left in me, and my insides were turned into corruption, and there was no power in me
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
So that 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.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
So I was left alone, and saw this great vision, and there was no strength left in me, and my glory was turned into corruption, and I retained no strength.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Daniel's Vision by the Tigris
7Only I, Daniel, saw the vision; the men with me did not see it, but a great terror fell upon them, and they ran and hid themselves. 8So I was left alone, gazing at this great vision. No strength remained in me; my face grew deathly pale, and I was powerless. 9I heard the sound of his words, and as I listened, I fell into a deep sleep, with my face to the ground.…

Cross References
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,

Matthew 17:6
When the disciples heard this, they fell facedown in terror.

Ezekiel 1:28
The appearance of the brilliant light all around Him was like that of a rainbow in a cloud on a rainy day. This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the LORD. And when I saw it, I fell facedown and heard a voice speaking.

Isaiah 6:5
Then I said: “Woe is me, for I am ruined, because I am a man of unclean lips dwelling among a people of unclean lips; for my eyes have seen the King, the LORD of Hosts.”

Habakkuk 3:16
I heard and trembled within; my lips quivered at the sound. Decay entered my bones; I trembled where I stood. Yet I must wait patiently for the day of distress to come upon the people who invade us.

Acts 9:4
He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?”

Genesis 32:30
So Jacob named the place Peniel, saying, “Indeed, I have seen God face to face, and yet my life was spared.”

Job 42:5-6
My ears had heard of You, but now my eyes have seen You. / Therefore I despise myself, and I repent in dust and ashes.”

Luke 24:5
As the women bowed their faces to the ground in terror, the two men asked them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead?

Exodus 33:20
But He added, “You cannot see My face, for no one can see Me and live.”

1 Kings 19:13
When Elijah heard it, he wrapped his face in his cloak and went out and stood at the mouth of the cave. Suddenly a voice came to him and said, “What are you doing here, Elijah?”

Judges 6:22
When Gideon realized that it was the angel of the LORD, he said, “Oh no, Lord GOD! I have seen the angel of the LORD face to face!”

Isaiah 57:16
For I will not accuse you forever, nor will I always be angry; for then the spirit of man would grow weak before Me—the breath of life I have made.

Ezekiel 3:23
So I got up and went out to the plain, and behold, the glory of the LORD was present there, like the glory I had seen by the River Kebar, and I fell facedown.

Acts 22:7
I fell to the ground and heard a voice say to me, ‘Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?’


Treasury of Scripture

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

I was.

Genesis 32:24
And Jacob was left alone; and there wrestled a man with him until the breaking of the day.

Exodus 3:3
And Moses said, I will now turn aside, and see this great sight, why the bush is not burnt.

John 16:32
Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is now come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me.

and there.

Daniel 7:28
Hitherto is the end of the matter. As for me Daniel, my cogitations much troubled me, and my countenance changed in me: but I kept the matter in my heart.

Daniel 8:7,27
And I saw him come close unto the ram, and he was moved with choler 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 stamped upon him: and there was none that could deliver the ram out of his hand…

Habakkuk 3:16
When I heard, my belly trembled; my lips quivered at the voice: rottenness entered into my bones, and I trembled in myself, that I might rest in the day of trouble: when he cometh up unto the people, he will invade them with his troops.

comeliness.

Genesis 32:25,31
And when he saw that he prevailed not against him, he touched the hollow of his thigh; and the hollow of Jacob's thigh was out of joint, as he wrestled with him…

2 Corinthians 12:7
And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.

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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.














So I was left alone
This phrase indicates a moment of solitude for Daniel, emphasizing the personal and intimate nature of his encounter with the divine. In the Hebrew context, being "left alone" often signifies a preparatory state for receiving a profound revelation or undergoing a significant transformation. This solitude is reminiscent of other biblical figures who encountered God in isolation, such as Moses on Mount Sinai or Elijah in the cave. It underscores the idea that divine encounters often require a separation from the distractions of the world.

and I saw this great vision
The "great vision" refers to a divine revelation that is overwhelming in its magnitude and significance. The Hebrew word for "vision" (מַרְאָה, mar'ah) suggests not just a visual experience but an encounter that engages the whole being. This vision is not merely a dream or a fleeting image but a profound spiritual experience that conveys God's purposes and plans. The greatness of the vision highlights its importance and the weight of the message being communicated to Daniel.

No strength remained in me
This phrase captures the physical and emotional impact of encountering the divine. In the presence of such holiness and power, human frailty becomes evident. The Hebrew root for "strength" (כֹּחַ, koach) implies not just physical power but also inner resolve and vitality. Daniel's loss of strength signifies the overwhelming nature of the divine presence, which often leaves individuals in a state of awe and humility, recognizing their own limitations in contrast to God's majesty.

my face grew deathly pale
The transformation of Daniel's appearance to a "deathly pale" state reflects the fear and reverence that accompany a direct encounter with the divine. The Hebrew expression here conveys a loss of color and vitality, symbolizing the draining effect of such a powerful experience. This change in appearance is a common biblical motif, illustrating the profound impact of God's presence on human beings, as seen in other instances where individuals encounter angels or divine messengers.

and I was powerless
The admission of being "powerless" underscores the theme of human weakness in the face of divine strength. The Hebrew word for "powerless" (עָצַר, atsar) can also mean restrained or held back, indicating that Daniel's own abilities and faculties are insufficient in the presence of God's glory. This acknowledgment of powerlessness is a recurring theme in Scripture, reminding believers of their dependence on God's strength and the necessity of humility when approaching the divine. It serves as an inspirational reminder that true strength is found not in human effort but in reliance on God's power.

(8) This great vision.--Daniel again distinguishes this from former visions: The glory of the man who appeared to him was far in excess of what he had witnessed previously (Daniel 8:17). The effects of the vision upon him are also mentioned. His "comeliness was turned," or, he grew pale with terror at what he saw, and fainted.

Verse 8. - Therefore I was left alone, and saw this great vision, and there remained no strength in me; for my comeliness was turned in me into corruption, and I retained no strength. The versions do not call for much remark. The LXX. renders "glory" by "spirit" or "breath;" and the Peshitta renders it by "body." The Massoretic is superior, as more difficult and more likely to be the source of the other two than either of them. Theodotion's rendering, δόξα, confirms this. Daniel explains how he alone had seen the vision, and narrates the effects contact with the spiritual had on him, "There remained no strength in me;... And I retained no strength" - a redoubled statement of weakness not necessarily meaning, as Jephet-ibn-Ali would have it, that the one refers to his inability to flee like his attendants, and the other to his inability to stand upright. It is probably due merely to the great impression this sudden powerlessness made on him. For my comeliness was turned in me into corruption. From the natural brightness of the skin in life the face assumed the yellow pallor of death (comp. Daniel 7:28). "And my countenance was changed in me;" comp. also Habakkuk 3:16, "When I heard, my belly trembled; my lips quivered at the voice: rottenness entered into my bones." While the ideas here are the same, the parallelism is made more striking by the difference of the terms.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
So I
וַאֲנִי֙ (wa·’ă·nî)
Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - first person common singular
Strong's 589: I

was left alone,
נִשְׁאַ֣רְתִּי (niš·’ar·tî)
Verb - Nifal - Perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 7604: To swell up, be, redundant

gazing at
וָֽאֶרְאֶ֗ה (wā·’er·’eh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular
Strong's 7200: To see

this
הַזֹּ֔את (haz·zōṯ)
Article | Pronoun - feminine singular
Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that,

great
הַגְּדֹלָה֙ (hag·gə·ḏō·lāh)
Article | Adjective - feminine singular
Strong's 1419: Great, older, insolent

vision.
הַמַּרְאָ֤ה (ham·mar·’āh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 4759: A vision, a mirror

No
וְלֹ֥א (wə·lō)
Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

strength
כֹּ֑ח (kōḥ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3581: A small reptile (of unknown species)

remained
נִשְׁאַר־ (niš·’ar-)
Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7604: To swell up, be, redundant

in me;
בִּ֖י (bî)
Preposition | first person common singular
Strong's Hebrew

my face
וְהוֹדִ֗י (wə·hō·w·ḏî)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 1935: Splendor, majesty, vigor

grew
נֶהְפַּ֤ךְ (neh·paḵ)
Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 2015: To turn about, over, to change, overturn, return, pervert

deathly pale,
לְמַשְׁחִ֔ית (lə·maš·ḥîṯ)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4889: Destructive, destruction

and I was powerless.
וְלֹ֥א (wə·lō)
Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no


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