Again the one with the likeness of a man touched me and strengthened me.
Parallel translations
- WEB Then there touched me again one like the appearance of a man, and he strengthened me.
- KJV Then there came again and touched me one like the appearance of a man, and he strengthened me,
- NKJV Then again, the one having the likeness of a man touched me and strengthened me.
- NASB Then this one with human appearance touched me again and strengthened me.
- NLT Then the one who looked like a man touched me again, and I felt my strength returning.
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The one like a man touches Daniel again and strengthens him. God repeatedly renews His weak servant so he can bear the revelation.
Overview
The repeated touch of strengthening shows God's patient care for the frail. He does not demand strength we lack but supplies it. This persistent grace foreshadows the ministry of Christ, who strengthens the weary and upholds His people for every task to which He calls them.
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Cross-references · 14
- Dan 10:16And suddenly one with the likeness of a man touched my lips, and I opened my mouth and said to the one standing before me, “My lord, because of the vision, I am overcome with anguish, and I have no strength.
- Isa 35:3–4Strengthen the limp hands and steady the feeble knees!
- Luke 22:43Then an angel from heaven appeared to Him and strengthened Him.
- Dan 8:18While 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,
- Job 16:5But I would encourage you with my mouth, and the consolation of my lips would bring relief.
- Col 1:11being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might so that you may have full endurance and patience, and joyfully
- Eph 3:16I ask that out of the riches of His glory He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being,
- 1 Sam 23:15While David was in Horesh in the Wilderness of Ziph, he saw that Saul had come out to take his life.
- Job 23:6Would He contend with me in His great power? No, He would certainly take note of me.
- Acts 18:23After Paul had spent some time in Antioch, he traveled from place to place throughout the region of Galatia and Phrygia, strengthening all the disciples.
- Luke 22:32But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith will not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.”
- Phil 4:13I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.
- 2 Cor 12:9–10But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me.
- Dan 10:10Suddenly, a hand touched me and set me trembling on my hands and knees.
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