Daniel 10:12

Translations

Modern

“Do not be afraid, Daniel,” he said, “for from the first day that you purposed to understand and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response to them.

Traditional

Then said he unto me, Fear not, Daniel: for from the first day that thou didst set thine heart to understand, and to chasten thyself before thy God, thy words were heard, and I am come for thy words.

Literal

And he said to me: “Do not fear, Daniel, for from the first day that you gave your heart to understand, and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard; and I have come because of your words.

Latin

Et ait ad me: Noli metuere, Daniel: quia ex die primo, quo posuisti cor tuum ad intelligendum ut te affligeres in conspectu Dei tui, exaudita sunt verba tua: et ego veni propter sermones tuos.

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Hebrew

English

“Do not be afraid, Daniel,” he said, “for from the first day that you purposed to understand and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response to them.

Notes

Daniel 10:1–12:13

This final vision spans from 536 BC to a future when Daniel will rise from the dead and receive his inheritance. All earthly kingdoms will be destroyed. The eternal kingdom of the Son of Man will arise. God's people will finally be rescued, and death, the ultimate enemy, will be defeated.

Theme notes and profiles

Daniel Angels Apocalyptic Literature

Events

Prophecies of Danielc. 606 BC

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People

Daniel: Prophet in Babylon, known for wisdom and visions

Glossary

Apocalyptic Book of Daniel Darius Fast, Fasting

Topics

Angel (A Spirit): Functions of Medium of Revelation to Prophets Answers To Prayer: Granted: Sometimes Immediately Powers and Principalities Prayer: Answered: Daniel, in a Vision Repentance: Exemplified

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