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.
Parallel translations
- WEB He said to me, Daniel, you man greatly beloved, understand the words that I speak to you, and stand upright; for am I now sent to you. When he had spoken this word to me, I stood trembling.
- KJV 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.
- BSB 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.
- NASB 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.
- NLT 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.
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Quick answer
Daniel is called 'greatly beloved' and told to stand and understand the words sent to him. He is dear to God, and God's revelation is meant to be understood, not merely feared.
Overview
Three times in this chapter Daniel is named as greatly beloved, a tender assurance that steadies him to stand. The messenger has been deliberately sent in answer to his prayer. That God treasures and addresses His servant by name foreshadows the gospel reality that believers are beloved in Christ, drawn near and given understanding of God's purposes.
Cross-references & the web
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- Acts 26:16But arise, and stand on your feet, for I have appeared to you for this purpose: to appoint you a servant and a witness both of the things which you have seen, and of the things which I will reveal to you;
- Ezek 2:1He said to me, “Son of man, stand on your feet, and I will speak with you.”
- Dan 8:16–17I heard a man’s voice between the banks of the Ulai, which called, and said, Gabriel, make this man to understand the vision.
- Mark 16:8They went out, and fled from the tomb, for trembling and astonishment had come on them. They said nothing to anyone; for they were afraid.
- Job 4:14–16fear came on me, and trembling, which made all my bones shake.
- Dan 10:19He said, “Greatly beloved man, don’t be afraid: peace be to you, be strong, yes, be strong.” When he spoke to me, I was strengthened, and said, “Let my lord speak; for you have strengthened me.”
- Job 37:1“Yes, at this my heart trembles, and is moved out of its place.
- John 21:20Then Peter, turning around, saw a disciple following. This was the disciple whom Jesus loved, the one who had also leaned on Jesus’ breast at the supper and asked, “Lord, who is going to betray You?”
- John 13:23One of his disciples, whom Jesus loved, was at the table, leaning against Jesus’ breast.
- Ps 45:11So the king will desire your beauty, honor him, for he is your lord.
- Dan 9:22–23He instructed me, and talked with me, and said, Daniel, I have now come to give you wisdom and understanding.
- Dan 10:3I ate no pleasant bread, neither came meat nor wine into my mouth, neither did I anoint myself at all, until three whole weeks were fulfilled.
- Song 7:10I am my beloved’s. His desire is toward me.
- Acts 9:6But rise up, and enter into the city, and you will be told what you must do.”
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