Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version As he came near the place where I was standing, I was terrified and fell prostrate. “Son of man,” he said to me, “understand that the vision concerns the time of the end.” New Living Translation As Gabriel approached the place where I was standing, I became so terrified that I fell with my face to the ground. “Son of man,” he said, “you must understand that the events you have seen in your vision relate to the time of the end.” English Standard Version So he came near where I stood. And when he came, I was frightened and fell on my face. But he said to me, “Understand, O son of man, that the vision is for the time of the end.” Berean Standard Bible 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.” King James Bible So he came near where I stood: and when he came, I was afraid, and fell upon my face: but he said unto me, Understand, O son of man: for at the time of the end shall be the vision. New King James Version So he came near where I stood, and when he came I was afraid and fell on my face; but he said to me, “Understand, son of man, that the vision refers to the time of the end.” New American Standard Bible So he came near to where I was standing, and when he came I was frightened and fell on my face; and he said to me, “Son of man, understand that the vision pertains to the time of the end.” NASB 1995 So he came near to where I was standing, and when he came I was frightened and fell on my face; but he said to me, “Son of man, understand that the vision pertains to the time of the end.” NASB 1977 So he came near to where I was standing, and when he came I was frightened and fell on my face; but he said to me, “Son of man, understand that the vision pertains to the time of the end.” Legacy Standard Bible So he came near to where I was standing, and when he came I was terrified and fell on my face; but he said to me, “Son of man, understand that the vision pertains to the time of the end.” Amplified Bible So he came near where I was standing, and when he came I was frightened and fell face downward; but he said to me, “Understand, son of man, that the [fulfillment of the] vision pertains to [events that will occur in] the time of the end.” Christian Standard Bible So he approached where I was standing; when he came near, I was terrified and fell facedown. “Son of man,” he said to me, “understand that the vision refers to the time of the end.” Holman Christian Standard Bible So he approached where I was standing; when he came near, I was terrified and fell facedown. “Son of man,” he said to me, “understand that the vision refers to the time of the end.” American Standard Version 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. Contemporary English Version Gabriel came over, and I fell to the ground in fear. Then he said, "You are merely a human, but you need to understand that this vision is about the end of time." English Revised Version 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation Gabriel came up beside me, and when he came, I was terrified and immediately knelt down. He said to me, "Son of man, understand that the vision is about the end times." Good News Translation Gabriel came and stood beside me, and I was so terrified that I fell to the ground. He said to me, "Mortal man, understand the meaning. The vision has to do with the end of the world." International Standard Version "As he approached where I was standing, I became terrified and fell on my face. But he told me, 'Son of man, understand that the vision pertains to the time of the end.' Majority Standard Bible 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.? NET Bible So he approached the place where I was standing. As he came, I felt terrified and fell flat on the ground. Then he said to me, "Understand, son of man, that the vision pertains to the time of the end." New Heart English Bible So he came near where I stood, and when he came I was frightened, and fell prostrate. But he said to me, "Understand, son of man, that the vision belongs to the time of the end." Webster's Bible Translation So he came near where I stood: and when he came, I was afraid, and fell upon my face: but he said to me, Understand, O son of man: for at the time of the end shall be the vision. World English Bible So he came near where I stood; and when he came, I was frightened, and fell on my face; but he said to me, “Understand, son of man, for the vision belongs to the time of the end.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd he comes in near my station, and at his coming in I have been afraid, and I fall on my face, and he says to me: Understand, son of man, for at the time of the end [is] the vision. Young's Literal Translation And he cometh in near my station, and at his coming in I have been afraid, and I fall on my face, and he saith unto me: Understand, son of man, for at the time of the end is the vision. Smith's Literal Translation And he will come near my standing: and in his coming I was afraid, and I shall fall upon my face; and he will say to me, Understand, O son of man: for at the time of the end, the vision. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he came and stood near where I stood: and when he was come, I fell on my face trembling, and he said to me: Understand, O son of man, for in the time of the end the vision shall be fulfilled. Catholic Public Domain Version And he came and stood next to where I was standing, and when he approached, I fell on my face, trembling, and he said to me, “Understand, son of man, for in the time of the end the vision will be fulfilled.” New American Bible When he came near where I was standing, I fell prostrate in terror. But he said to me, “Understand, O son of man, that the vision refers to the end time.” New Revised Standard Version So he came near where I stood; and when he came, I became frightened and fell prostrate. But he said to me, “Understand, O mortal, that the vision is for the time of the end.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSo he came near where I stood; and when he came, I was afraid and fell upon my face; but he said to me, Understand, O Son of man; for at the time of the end shall be the vision. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he came to me where I was standing, and when he came, I was afraid, and I fell on my face, and he said to me: “Understand, son of man, because this vision is for the season of the end” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917So he came near where I stood; and when he came, I was terrified, 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.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And he came and stood near where I stood: and when he came, I was struck with awe, and fell upon my face: but he said to me, Understand, son of man: for yet the vision is for an appointed time. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Gabriel Interprets Daniel's Vision…16And I heard the voice of a man calling from between the banks of the Ulai: “Gabriel, explain the vision to this man.” 17As 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.” 18While 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,… 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, Luke 1:12-13 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. Matthew 24:15 So when you see standing in the holy place ‘the abomination of desolation,’ spoken of by the prophet Daniel (let the reader understand), Revelation 10:11 And they told me, “You must prophesy again about many peoples and nations and tongues and kings.” Revelation 22:8-9 And I, John, am the one who heard and saw these things. And when I had heard and seen them, I fell down to worship at the feet of the angel who had shown me these things. / But he said to me, “Do not do that! I am a fellow servant with you and your brothers the prophets, and with those who keep the words of this book. Worship God!” Matthew 24:30 At that time the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and all the tribes of the earth will mourn. They will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4 Let no one deceive you in any way, for it will not come until the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness—the son of destruction—is revealed. / He will oppose and exalt himself above every so-called god or object of worship. So he will seat himself in the temple of God, proclaiming himself to be God. Mark 13:14 So when you see the abomination of desolation standing where it should not be (let the reader understand), then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. 1 Corinthians 14:33 For God is not a God of disorder, but of peace—as in all the churches of the saints. Revelation 1:1 This is the revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants what must soon come to pass. He made it known by sending His angel to His servant John, 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. 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 3:23-24 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. / Then the Spirit entered me and set me on my feet. He spoke with me and said, “Go, shut yourself inside your house. 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.” Isaiah 21:2 A dire vision is declared to me: “The traitor still betrays, and the destroyer still destroys. Go up, O Elam! Lay siege, O Media! I will put an end to all her groaning.” Treasury of Scripture So he came near where I stood: and when he came, I was afraid, and fell on my face: but he said to me, Understand, O son of man: for at the time of the end shall be the vision. I was. Daniel 10:7,8,16 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, so that they fled to hide themselves… Genesis 17:3 And Abram fell on his face: and God talked with him, saying, Ezekiel 1:28 As the appearance of the bow that is in the cloud in the day of rain, so was the appearance of the brightness round about. This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the LORD. And when I saw it, I fell upon my face, and I heard a voice of one that spake. Understand. Daniel 8:15 And it came to pass, when I, even I Daniel, had seen the vision, and sought for the meaning, then, behold, there stood before me as the appearance of 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. Daniel 10:11 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 now sent. And when he had spoken this word unto me, I stood trembling. O son. Ezekiel 2:1 And he said unto me, Son of man, stand upon thy feet, and I will speak unto thee. Ezekiel 6:2 Son of man, set thy face toward the mountains of Israel, and prophesy against them, at. Daniel 8:19 And he said, Behold, I will make thee know what shall be in the last end of the indignation: for at the time appointed the end shall be. Daniel 9:27 And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week: and in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease, and for the overspreading of abominations he shall make it desolate, even until the consummation, and that determined shall be poured upon the desolate. Daniel 11:35,36 And some of them of understanding shall fall, to try them, and to purge, and to make them white, even to the time of the end: because it is yet for a time appointed… Jump to Previous Affrighted Afraid Belongeth Belongs Clear End Face Fall Fear Fell Frightened Full Pertains Prostrate Standing Station Stood Terrified Time Understand VisionJump to Next Affrighted Afraid Belongeth Belongs Clear End Face Fall Fear Fell Frightened Full Pertains Prostrate Standing Station Stood Terrified Time Understand VisionDaniel 8 1. Daniel's vision of the ram and he goat.13. The two thousand three hundred days of the suspension of the daily sacrifice. 15. Gabriel comforts Daniel, and interprets the vision. As he came near to where I stood This phrase describes the approach of the angel Gabriel to Daniel. Gabriel is one of the few angels named in the Bible, indicating his importance. His role as a messenger is consistent with other appearances, such as in Luke 1:19, where he announces the birth of John the Baptist. The approach signifies the importance of the message being delivered. I was terrified and fell facedown “Son of man,” he said to me “understand that the vision concerns the time of the end.” Persons / Places / Events 1. DanielA prophet and a key figure in the Old Testament, known for his faithfulness to God and his ability to interpret dreams and visions. 2. Gabriel An angel sent by God to deliver messages to His people. In this context, Gabriel is tasked with explaining the vision to Daniel. 3. Vision The vision Daniel receives is a prophetic revelation concerning future events, specifically related to the "time of the end." 4. Time of the End This phrase refers to a future period, often interpreted as the end times or the culmination of God's plan for history. 5. Babylon The setting of Daniel's life and ministry, a place of exile for the Israelites, and a symbol of worldly power and opposition to God. Teaching Points Understanding ProphecyProphecy requires divine interpretation. Just as Daniel needed Gabriel's explanation, we need the Holy Spirit to understand God's Word. Reverence for God Daniel's reaction of fear and falling facedown highlights the appropriate response to God's holiness and the seriousness of His messages. End Times Awareness Believers should be aware of the signs of the times and live with an eternal perspective, preparing for Christ's return. Role of Angels Angels are messengers of God, playing a crucial role in delivering His messages and executing His plans. Faithfulness in Exile Like Daniel, we are called to remain faithful to God even when living in a world that opposes His values.(17) The time of the end--i.e., either at the final period of earthly history, or at the time which lies at the limit of the prophetic horizon. St. Jerome observes that what happened in the times of Antiochus was typical of what shall be fulfilled hereafter in Antichrist.Verse 17. - So he came near where I stood: and when he came, I was afraid, and fell upon my face: but he said unto me, Understand, O son of man: for at the time of the end shall be the vision. The versions are here in close agreement with the Massoretic text. On Gabriel's approach Daniel fell on his face, overwhelmed at contact with the spiritual. It is mentioned as if this were the natural result of such an interview as that vouchsafed to Daniel. At first sight this contradicts Daniel 7:16, where Daniel interrogates one of the angelic bystanders. In the first place, Daniel 7:15 shows that Daniel had been grieved and disturbed before he ventured on the question; and, next, Gabriel was one of the great angels that stood before God. Gabriel addressed Daniel by the title so often given to Ezekiel, "son of man," ben-adam. Professor Fuller, and also Kranichfeld, remark on the contrast between Gabriel, "Hero of God," and ben-adam, "son of man" The time of the end does not mean the end of the world, or of the appearance of the Messiah, for in this vision there is no reference to either of these. It is rather to be rendered, after the analogy of Jeremiah 50:26, where miqqetz means "from the utmost border," and reaches to a far-off time. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew As he cameוַיָּבֹא֙ (way·yā·ḇō) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go near אֵ֣צֶל (’ê·ṣel) Preposition Strong's 681: A joining together, proximity to where I stood, עָמְדִ֔י (‘ā·mə·ḏî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations I was terrified נִבְעַ֔תִּי (niḇ·‘at·tî) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 1204: To fall upon, startle, terrify and fell וָאֶפְּלָ֖ה (wā·’ep·pə·lāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 5307: To fall, lie facedown. עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against “Son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of man,” אָדָ֔ם (’ā·ḏām) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 120: Ruddy, a human being he said וַיֹּ֤אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say to me, אֵלַי֙ (’ê·lay) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to “understand הָבֵ֣ן (hā·ḇên) Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 995: To separate mentally, understand that כִּ֖י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction the vision הֶחָזֽוֹן׃ (he·ḥā·zō·wn) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2377: A sight, a dream, revelation, oracle concerns the time לְעֶת־ (lə·‘eṯ-) Preposition-l | Noun - common singular construct Strong's 6256: Time, now, when of the end.” קֵ֥ץ (qêṣ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7093: An extremity, after Links Daniel 8:17 NIVDaniel 8:17 NLT Daniel 8:17 ESV Daniel 8:17 NASB Daniel 8:17 KJV Daniel 8:17 BibleApps.com Daniel 8:17 Biblia Paralela Daniel 8:17 Chinese Bible Daniel 8:17 French Bible Daniel 8:17 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Daniel 8:17 So he came near where I stood (Dan. 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