Daniel 10:11

King James Version:

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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.

Complete Jewish Bible:

He said to me, "Dani'el, you are a greatly loved man. Now pay attention to the words I am saying to you, and stand upright; for it is to you that I have been sent now."After he had said this to me, I stood up, trembling.

Berean Standard Bible:

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.

American Standard Version:

And he said unto me, O Daniel, thou 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.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And he said^{H559} unto me, O Daniel^{H1840}, a man^{H376} greatly beloved^{H2532}, understand^{H995} the words^{H1697} that I speak^{H1696} unto thee, and stand^{H5975} upright^{H5977}: for unto thee am I now sent^{H7971}. And when he had spoken^{H1696} this word^{H1697} unto me, I stood^{H5975} trembling^{H7460}.

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Commentary for Daniel 10:11

Daniel 10:11 is part of a larger visionary experience recorded in the Book of Daniel, which is set in the context of the Babylonian exile and the subsequent Persian period. This period ranges from the 6th to the 5th century BCE. Daniel, a Jewish exile in Babylon, is known for his wisdom, righteousness, and ability to interpret dreams.

In the verses leading up to Daniel 10:11, Daniel encounters a divine being, often understood to be an angel, who appears to him in a glorious and overwhelming form. The angel addresses Daniel as "a man greatly beloved," which signifies Daniel's special status in the eyes of God and underscores the importance of the message that is to be delivered to him.

The angel's instruction to Daniel to "understand the words that I speak unto thee, and stand upright" is both a call to attention and a reassurance. It suggests that what follows is of great significance and that Daniel needs to be fully alert and receptive to the message. The angel's declaration "for unto thee am I now sent" emphasizes the intentional and directed nature of this divine communication—Daniel is the specific recipient of a divine revelation.

Daniel's response, recorded as standing "trembling," reflects the profound impact of this encounter. It is a natural human reaction to the numinous, the fear and awe experienced in the presence of the divine. This physical reaction highlights the gravity of the vision and prepares the reader for the significant prophetic message that is about to be imparted to Daniel, which pertains to the future of his people and the unfolding of divine plans in history.

In summary, Daniel 10:11 captures a pivotal moment in Daniel's visionary experience, emphasizing the special relationship between God and Daniel, the urgency and importance of the divine message, and the human response to the overwhelming presence of the divine. This verse is situated within a broader context of apocalyptic literature, which seeks to reveal heavenly secrets and the course of history through symbolic and visionary language.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H559
   There are 4434 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אָמַר
   Transliteration: ʼâmar
   Pronunciation: aw-mar'
   Description: a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude); answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet.
   
2. Strong's Number: H1840
   There are 28 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: דָנִיֵּאל
   Transliteration: Dânîyêʼl
   Pronunciation: daw-nee-yale'
   Description: in Ezekiel it is; דָּנִאֵל; from דָּן and אֵל; judge of God; Daniel or Danijel, the name of two Israelites; Daniel.
   
3. Strong's Number: H376
   There are 1507 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אִישׁ
   Transliteration: ʼîysh
   Pronunciation: eesh
   Description: contracted for אֱנוֹשׁ (or perhaps rather from an unused root meaning to be extant); a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation); also, another, any (man), a certain, [phrase] champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), [phrase] none, one, people, person, [phrase] steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare אִשָּׁה.
   
4. Strong's Number: H2532
   There are 25 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: חֶמְדָּה
   Transliteration: chemdâh
   Pronunciation: khem-daw'
   Description: feminine of חֶמֶד; delight; desire, goodly, pleasant, precious.
   
5. Strong's Number: H995
   There are 162 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בִּין
   Transliteration: bîyn
   Pronunciation: bene
   Description: a primitive root; to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand; attend, consider, be cunning, diligently, direct, discern, eloquent, feel, inform, instruct, have intelligence, know, look well to, mark, perceive, be prudent, regard, (can) skill(-full), teach, think, (cause, make to, get, give, have) understand(-ing), view, (deal) wise(-ly, man).
   
6. Strong's Number: H1697
   There are 1290 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: דָּבָר
   Transliteration: dâbâr
   Pronunciation: daw-baw'
   Description: from דָבַר; a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause; act, advice, affair, answer, [idiom] any such (thing), because of, book, business, care, case, cause, certain rate, [phrase] chronicles, commandment, [idiom] commune(-ication), [phrase] concern(-ing), [phrase] confer, counsel, [phrase] dearth, decree, deed, [idiom] disease, due, duty, effect, [phrase] eloquent, errand, (evil favoured-) ness, [phrase] glory, [phrase] harm, hurt, [phrase] iniquity, [phrase] judgment, language, [phrase] lying, manner, matter, message, (no) thing, oracle, [idiom] ought, [idiom] parts, [phrase] pertaining, [phrase] please, portion, [phrase] power, promise, provision, purpose, question, rate, reason, report, request, [idiom] (as hast) said, sake, saying, sentence, [phrase] sign, [phrase] so, some (uncleanness), somewhat to say, [phrase] song, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, task, [phrase] that, [idiom] there done, thing (concerning), thought, [phrase] thus, tidings, what(-soever), [phrase] wherewith, which, word, work.
   
7. Strong's Number: H1696
   There are 1050 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: דָבַר
   Transliteration: dâbar
   Pronunciation: daw-bar'
   Description: a primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue; answer, appoint, bid, command, commune, declare, destroy, give, name, promise, pronounce, rehearse, say, speak, be spokesman, subdue, talk, teach, tell, think, use (entreaties), utter, [idiom] well, [idiom] work.
   
8. Strong's Number: H5975
   There are 495 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עָמַד
   Transliteration: ʻâmad
   Pronunciation: aw-mad'
   Description: a primitive root; to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive); abide (behind), appoint, arise, cease, confirm, continue, dwell, be employed, endure, establish, leave, make, ordain, be (over), place, (be) present (self), raise up, remain, repair, [phrase] serve, set (forth, over, -tle, up), (make to, make to be at a, with-) stand (by, fast, firm, still, up), (be at a) stay (up), tarry.
   
9. Strong's Number: H5977
   There are 10 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עֹמֶד
   Transliteration: ʻômed
   Pronunciation: o'-med
   Description: from עָמַד; a spot (as being fixed); place, ([phrase] where) stood, upright.
   
10. Strong's Number: H7971
    There are 790 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: שָׁלַח
    Transliteration: shâlach
    Pronunciation: shaw-lakh'
    Description: a primitive root; to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications); [idiom] any wise, appoint, bring (on the way), cast (away, out), conduct, [idiom] earnestly, forsake, give (up), grow long, lay, leave, let depart (down, go, loose), push away, put (away, forth, in, out), reach forth, send (away, forth, out), set, shoot (forth, out), sow, spread, stretch forth (out).
    
11. Strong's Number: H7460
    There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: רָעַד
    Transliteration: râʻad
    Pronunciation: raw-ad'
    Description: a primitive root; to shudder (more or less violently); tremble.