Daniel 10:7

King James Version:

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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.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Only I, Dani'el, saw the vision; the men who were with me did not see the vision; however, a great trembling fell over them; so that they rushed to hide themselves.

Berean Standard Bible:

Only I, Daniel, saw the vision; the men with me did not see it, but a great terror fell upon them, and they ran and hid themselves.

American Standard Version:

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, and they fled to hide themselves.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And I Daniel^{H1840} alone saw^{H7200} the vision^{H4759}: for the men^{H582} that were with me saw^{H7200} not the vision^{H4759}; but^{H61} a great^{H1419} quaking^{H2731} fell^{H5307} upon them, so that they fled^{H1272} to hide^{H2244} themselves.

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Commentary for Daniel 10:7

Daniel 10:7 is part of the Old Testament and specifically within the Book of Daniel, which is a text that contains a series of visions and prophecies attributed to the Jewish prophet Daniel. This verse occurs within a larger narrative where Daniel is recording his experiences and encounters with divine beings.

In this particular verse, Daniel distinguishes himself as the sole witness to a profound vision. While he sees a heavenly being, the people around him do not share in this experience. Instead, they are overcome with a profound sense of terror, described as a "great quaking," which compels them to flee and hide. This reaction underscores the fearsome and otherworldly nature of the vision, highlighting the stark contrast between the divine encounter and ordinary human experience.

The historical context of the Book of Daniel is set during the Babylonian exile, a period when many Jews were taken captive to Babylon. Daniel, as a young Israelite of noble birth, is among those exiled. The book is believed to have been written between the 6th and 2nd centuries BCE, with its final form likely taking shape during the Maccabean revolt against the Seleucid Empire.

The themes present in Daniel 10:7 include the uniqueness of Daniel's spiritual insight, the transformative power of divine revelation, and the fear and trembling that often accompany theophanies (manifestations of the divine) in biblical literature. Daniel's solitary experience of the vision also emphasizes his role as a chosen prophet, set apart to receive and interpret messages from God. This verse contributes to the broader biblical motif of prophets as intermediaries between the divine and human realms, tasked with the responsibility of conveying heavenly messages to the people.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. 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.
   
2. Strong's Number: H7200
   There are 1212 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: רָאָה
   Transliteration: râʼâh
   Pronunciation: raw-aw'
   Description: a primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative); advise self, appear, approve, behold, [idiom] certainly, consider, discern, (make to) enjoy, have experience, gaze, take heed, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] joyfully, lo, look (on, one another, one on another, one upon another, out, up, upon), mark, meet, [idiom] be near, perceive, present, provide, regard, (have) respect, (fore-, cause to, let) see(-r, -m, one another), shew (self), [idiom] sight of others, (e-) spy, stare, [idiom] surely, [idiom] think, view, visions.
   
3. Strong's Number: H4759
   There are 11 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מַרְאָה
   Transliteration: marʼâh
   Pronunciation: mar-aw'
   Description: feminine of מַרְאֶה; a vision; also (causatively) a mirror; looking glass, vision.
   
4. Strong's Number: H582
   There are 648 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אֱנוֹשׁ
   Transliteration: ʼĕnôwsh
   Pronunciation: en-oshe'
   Description: from אָנַשׁ; properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified אָדָם); hence,; a man in general (singly or collectively); another, [idiom] (blood-) thirsty, certain, chap(-man); divers, fellow, [idiom] in the flower of their age, husband, (certain, mortal) man, people, person, servant, some ([idiom] of them), [phrase] stranger, those, [phrase] their trade. It is often unexpressed in the English versions, especially when used in apposition with another word. Compare אִישׁ.
   
5. Strong's Number: H61
   There are 997 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אֲבָל
   Transliteration: ʼăbâl
   Pronunciation: ab-awl'
   Description: apparently from אָבַל through the idea of negation; nay, i.e. truly or yet; but, indeed, nevertheless, verily.
   
6. Strong's Number: H1419
   There are 499 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: גָּדוֹל
   Transliteration: gâdôwl
   Pronunciation: gaw-dole'
   Description: or גָּדֹל; (shortened) from גָּדַל; great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent; [phrase] aloud, elder(-est), [phrase] exceeding(-ly), [phrase] far, (man of) great (man, matter, thing,-er,-ness), high, long, loud, mighty, more, much, noble, proud thing, [idiom] sore, ([idiom]) very.
   
7. Strong's Number: H2731
   There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: חֲרָדָה
   Transliteration: chărâdâh
   Pronunciation: khar-aw-daw'
   Description: feminine of חָרֵד; fear, anxiety; care, [idiom] exceedingly, fear, quaking, trembling.
   
8. Strong's Number: H5307
   There are 403 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: נָפַל
   Transliteration: nâphal
   Pronunciation: naw-fal'
   Description: a primitive root; to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative); be accepted, cast (down, self, (lots), out), cease, die, divide (by lot), (let) fail, (cause to, let, make, ready to) fall (away, down, -en, -ing), fell(-ing), fugitive, have (inheritance), inferior, be judged (by mistake for פָּלַל), lay (along), (cause to) lie down, light (down), be ([idiom] hast) lost, lying, overthrow, overwhelm, perish, present(-ed, -ing), (make to) rot, slay, smite out, [idiom] surely, throw down.
   
9. Strong's Number: H1272
   There are 64 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בָּרַח
   Transliteration: bârach
   Pronunciation: baw-rakh'
   Description: a primitive root; to bolt, i.e. figuratively, to flee suddenly; chase (away); drive away, fain, flee (away), put to flight, make haste, reach, run away, shoot.
   
10. Strong's Number: H2244
    There are 33 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: חָבָא
    Transliteration: châbâʼ
    Pronunciation: khaw-baw'
    Description: a primitive root (compare חָבַב); to secrete; [idiom] held, hide (self), do secretly.