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the Week of Proper 15 / Ordinary 20
the Week of Proper 15 / Ordinary 20
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Daniel 10:15
While the man was talking to me, I bowed low with my face toward the ground. I could not speak.
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Christian Standard Bible®
While he was saying these words to me, I turned my face toward the ground and was speechless.
While he was saying these words to me, I turned my face toward the ground and was speechless.
Hebrew Names Version
and when he had spoken to me according to these words, I set my face toward the ground, and was mute.
and when he had spoken to me according to these words, I set my face toward the ground, and was mute.
King James Version
And when he had spoken such words unto me, I set my face toward the ground, and I became dumb.
And when he had spoken such words unto me, I set my face toward the ground, and I became dumb.
English Standard Version
When he had spoken to me according to these words, I turned my face toward the ground and was mute.
When he had spoken to me according to these words, I turned my face toward the ground and was mute.
New American Standard Bible
When he had spoken to me according to these words, I turned my face toward the ground and became speechless.
When he had spoken to me according to these words, I turned my face toward the ground and became speechless.
New Century Version
While he was speaking to me, I bowed facedown and could not speak.
While he was speaking to me, I bowed facedown and could not speak.
Amplified Bible
When he had spoken to me according to these words, I turned my face toward the ground and was speechless.
When he had spoken to me according to these words, I turned my face toward the ground and was speechless.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And when he spake these wordes vnto me, I set my face towarde the grounde, and helde my tongue.
And when he spake these wordes vnto me, I set my face towarde the grounde, and helde my tongue.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
When he had spoken to me according to these words, I turned my face toward the ground and became speechless.
When he had spoken to me according to these words, I turned my face toward the ground and became speechless.
Berean Standard Bible
While he was speaking these words to me, I set my face toward the ground and became speechless.
While he was speaking these words to me, I set my face toward the ground and became speechless.
Contemporary English Version
While this angel was speaking to me, I stared at the ground, speechless.
While this angel was speaking to me, I stared at the ground, speechless.
Complete Jewish Bible
After he had said these things to me, I looked down at the ground and couldn't speak.
After he had said these things to me, I looked down at the ground and couldn't speak.
Darby Translation
And as he was speaking with me according to these words, I set my face toward the ground, and I became dumb.
And as he was speaking with me according to these words, I set my face toward the ground, and I became dumb.
George Lamsa Translation
And when he had spoken these words to me, I set my face towards the ground and was speechless.
And when he had spoken these words to me, I set my face towards the ground and was speechless.
Good News Translation
When he said this, I stared at the ground, speechless.
When he said this, I stared at the ground, speechless.
Lexham English Bible
And while he was speaking with me according to these words, I turned my face toward the ground and I was speechless.
And while he was speaking with me according to these words, I turned my face toward the ground and I was speechless.
Literal Translation
And when he had spoken such words to me, I set my face to the ground, and I became speechless.
And when he had spoken such words to me, I set my face to the ground, and I became speechless.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Now when he had spoken these wordes vnto me, I kest downe my heade to ye grounde, and helde my tunge.
Now when he had spoken these wordes vnto me, I kest downe my heade to ye grounde, and helde my tunge.
American Standard Version
And when he had spoken unto me according to these words, I set my face toward the ground, and was dumb.
And when he had spoken unto me according to these words, I set my face toward the ground, and was dumb.
Bible in Basic English
And after he had said these words to me, I kept my face turned to the earth and was unable to say anything.
And after he had said these words to me, I kept my face turned to the earth and was unable to say anything.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And when he had spoken unto me according to these words, I set my face toward the ground, and was dumb.
And when he had spoken unto me according to these words, I set my face toward the ground, and was dumb.
King James Version (1611)
And when hee had spoken such words vnto me, I set my face toward the ground, and I became dumbe.
And when hee had spoken such words vnto me, I set my face toward the ground, and I became dumbe.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
Now whe he had spoken these words vnto me, I cast downe my head to the grounde, and held my tongue.
Now whe he had spoken these words vnto me, I cast downe my head to the grounde, and held my tongue.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And when he had spoken with me according to these words, I turned my face to the ground, and was pricked in the heart.
And when he had spoken with me according to these words, I turned my face to the ground, and was pricked in the heart.
English Revised Version
and when he had spoken unto me according to these words, I set my face toward the ground, and was dumb.
and when he had spoken unto me according to these words, I set my face toward the ground, and was dumb.
World English Bible
and when he had spoken to me according to these words, I set my face toward the ground, and was mute.
and when he had spoken to me according to these words, I set my face toward the ground, and was mute.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And whanne he spak to me bi siche wordis, Y castide doun my cheer to erthe, and was stille.
And whanne he spak to me bi siche wordis, Y castide doun my cheer to erthe, and was stille.
Update Bible Version
and when he had spoken to me according to these words, I set my face toward the ground, and was mute.
and when he had spoken to me according to these words, I set my face toward the ground, and was mute.
Webster's Bible Translation
And when he had spoken such words to me, I set my face towards the ground, and I became dumb.
And when he had spoken such words to me, I set my face towards the ground, and I became dumb.
New English Translation
While he was saying this to me, I was flat on the ground and unable to speak.
While he was saying this to me, I was flat on the ground and unable to speak.
New King James Version
When he had spoken such words to me, I turned my face toward the ground and became speechless.
When he had spoken such words to me, I turned my face toward the ground and became speechless.
New Living Translation
While he was speaking to me, I looked down at the ground, unable to say a word.
While he was speaking to me, I looked down at the ground, unable to say a word.
New Life Bible
When he had said this to me, I turned my face toward the ground and could not speak.
When he had said this to me, I turned my face toward the ground and could not speak.
New Revised Standard
While he was speaking these words to me, I turned my face toward the ground and was speechless.
While he was speaking these words to me, I turned my face toward the ground and was speechless.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And, when he had spoken with me such words as these, - I set my face towards the earth, and was dumb.
And, when he had spoken with me such words as these, - I set my face towards the earth, and was dumb.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And when he was speaking such words to me, I cast down my countenance to the ground, and held my peace.
And when he was speaking such words to me, I cast down my countenance to the ground, and held my peace.
Revised Standard Version
When he had spoken to me according to these words, I turned my face toward the ground and was dumb.
When he had spoken to me according to these words, I turned my face toward the ground and was dumb.
Young's Literal Translation
`And when he speaketh with me about these things, I have set my face toward the earth, and have been silent;
`And when he speaketh with me about these things, I have set my face toward the earth, and have been silent;
THE MESSAGE
"While he was saying all this, I looked at the ground and said nothing. Then I was surprised by something like a human hand that touched my lips. I opened my mouth and started talking to the messenger: ‘When I saw you, master, I was terror-stricken. My knees turned to water. I couldn't move. How can I, a lowly servant, speak to you, my master? I'm paralyzed. I can hardly breathe!'
"While he was saying all this, I looked at the ground and said nothing. Then I was surprised by something like a human hand that touched my lips. I opened my mouth and started talking to the messenger: ‘When I saw you, master, I was terror-stricken. My knees turned to water. I couldn't move. How can I, a lowly servant, speak to you, my master? I'm paralyzed. I can hardly breathe!'
Contextual Overview
10 Then a hand touched me. When that happened, I got on my hands and knees. I was so afraid that I was shaking. 11 The man in the vision said to me, "Daniel, God loves you very much. Think very carefully about the words I will speak to you. Stand up; I have been sent to you." And when he said this, I stood up. I was still shaking because I was afraid. 12 Then the man in the vision started talking again. He said, "Daniel, do not be afraid. From the very first day you decided to get wisdom and to be humble in front of God, he has been listening to your prayers. I came to you because you have been praying. 13 But the prince of Persia has been fighting against me for 21 days. Then Michael, one of the most important princes, came to help me because I was stuck there with the king of Persia. 14 Now I have come to you, Daniel, to explain to you what will happen to your people in the future. The vision is about a time in the future." 15 While the man was talking to me, I bowed low with my face toward the ground. I could not speak. 16 Then the one who looked like a man touched my lips. I opened my mouth and started to speak. I said to the one standing in front of me, "Sir, I am upset and afraid because of what I saw in the vision. I feel helpless. 17 Sir, I am Daniel your servant. How can I talk with you? My strength is gone and it is hard for me to breathe." 18 The one who looked like a man touched me again. When he touched me, I felt better. 19 Then he said, "Daniel, don't be afraid. God loves you very much. Peace be with you. Be strong now, be strong." When he spoke to me, I became stronger. Then I said, "Sir, you have given me strength. Now you can speak."
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
I set: Daniel 10:9, Daniel 8:18, Ezekiel 24:27, Ezekiel 33:22, Luke 1:20
Reciprocal: Numbers 24:4 - falling Mark 9:6 - General
Cross-References
Genesis 10:2
Japheth's sons were Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras.
Japheth's sons were Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras.
Genesis 10:3
Gomer's sons were Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah.
Gomer's sons were Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah.
Genesis 10:8
Cush also had a son named Nimrod who became a very powerful man on earth.
Cush also had a son named Nimrod who became a very powerful man on earth.
Genesis 10:15
Canaan was the father of Sidon. Sidon was Canaan's first son. Canaan was also the father of the Hittites,
Canaan was the father of Sidon. Sidon was Canaan's first son. Canaan was also the father of the Hittites,
Genesis 10:18
Arvadites, Zemarites, and Hamathites. The families of Canaan spread to different parts of the world.
Arvadites, Zemarites, and Hamathites. The families of Canaan spread to different parts of the world.
Genesis 10:20
All these people were descendants of Ham. They are arranged by families, languages, countries, and nations.
All these people were descendants of Ham. They are arranged by families, languages, countries, and nations.
Genesis 10:21
Shem was Japheth's older brother. One of Shem's descendants was Eber, the father of all the Hebrew people.
Shem was Japheth's older brother. One of Shem's descendants was Eber, the father of all the Hebrew people.
Genesis 10:24
Arphaxad was the father of Shelah. Shelah was the father of Eber.
Arphaxad was the father of Shelah. Shelah was the father of Eber.
Genesis 23:3
Then he left his dead wife and went to talk to the Hittites. He said,
Then he left his dead wife and went to talk to the Hittites. He said,
Genesis 49:13
"Zebulun will live near the sea. His seacoast will be a safe place for ships. His land will continue as far as the city of Sidon.
"Zebulun will live near the sea. His seacoast will be a safe place for ships. His land will continue as far as the city of Sidon.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And when he had spoken such words unto me,.... As before related, concerning the contest between him and the prince of Persia; and especially concerning what would befall the people of the Jews in the latter day:
I set my face toward the ground; not being able to look up; his eyes were fixed upon the earth like one confounded and thunderstruck, filled with amazement and wonder:
and I became dumb; not able to speak a word, as is the case of persons sometimes in surprise, or through excess of any of the passions: this arose either from the majesty of the angel; or rather from the nature and importance of the things he said; or from a consciousness of his own impurity, and so of his unworthiness to converse with so exalted a creature, and to be favoured with such secrets. The Arabic version is, "and I supplicated"; very wrongly.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
And when he had spoken such words ... - Daniel was naturally overcome by the communication which had been made to him. The manner in which the prayer was answered seems to have been entirely different from what he had expected. The presence of a heavenly being; the majesty of his appearance; the assurance that he gave that he had come to answer his prayer; and the fact that he had important revelations to make respecting the future, overcame him, and he laid his face upon the ground in silence. Is there any one of us who would not be awed into profound silence if a heavenly messenger should stand before us to disclose what was to occur to us, to our families, to our friends, to our country, in far-distant years?
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 15. I set my face toward the ground — He was standing upright, Daniel 10:11, and he now bent his body in reverence, and looked down upon the ground.
And became dumb. — Found himself unable to speak.
