Daniel 8:17

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

As he came near the place where I was standing, I was terrified and fell facedown. He said to me, 'Understand, son of man, that the vision concerns the time of the end.'

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    So he came near where I stood: and when he came, I was afraid, and fell upon my face: but he said unto me, Understand, O son of man: for at the time of the end shall be the vision.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    So he came near where I stood: and when he came, I was afraid, and fell upon my face; but he said to me, Understand, O son of man: for the vision shall be at the time of the end.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    So he came near where I stood: and when he came, I was afraid, and fell upon my face: but he said unto me, Understand, O son of man: for at the time of the end shall be the vision.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    So he came near where I stood; and when he came, I was affrighted, and fell upon my face: but he said unto me, Understand, O son of man; for the vision belongeth to the time of the end.

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    So he came near where I stood: and when he came, I was afraid, and fell upon my face: but he said unto me, Understand, O son of man: for at the time of the end shall be the vision.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    So he came, and stode by me. But I was afrayed at his cominge, and fell downe vpon my face. Then sayde he vnto me: O thou sonne of man, marcke well, for in the last tyme shall this vision be fulfylled.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    So he came where I stood: and when hee came, I was afraide, and fell vpon my face: but he sayd vnto me, Vnderstand, O sonne of man: for in the last time shalbe the vision.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    So he came and stoode by me: but I was afraide at his comming, and fell downe vpo my face: Then said he vnto me, Understand O thou sonne of man: for at the time of the ende this vision shalbe.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    So he came near where I stood: and when he came, I was afraid, and fell upon my face: but he said unto me, Understand, O son of man: for at the time of the end [shall be] the vision.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    So he came near where I stood; and when he came, I was frightened, and fell on my face: but he said to me, Understand, son of man; for the vision belongs to the time of the end.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    And he cometh in near my station, and at his coming in I have been afraid, and I fall on my face, and he saith unto me: Understand, son of man, for at the time of the end `is' the vision.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    So he came near where I stood; and when he came, I was affrighted, and fell upon my face: but he said unto me, Understand, O son of man; for the vision belongeth to the time of the end.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    So he came near where I stood; and when he came, I was affrighted, and fell upon my face: but he said unto me, Understand, O son of man; for the vision belongeth to the time of the end.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    So he came and took his place near where I was; and when he came, I was full of fear and went down on my face: but he said to me, Let it be clear to you, O son of man; for the vision has to do with the time of the end.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    So he came near where I stood; and when he came, I was frightened, and fell on my face: but he said to me, Understand, son of man; for the vision belongs to the time of the end.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    So he approached the place where I was standing. As he came, I felt terrified and fell flat on the ground. Then he said to me,“Understand, son of man, that the vision pertains to the time of the end.”

Referenced Verses

  • Dan 8:19 : 19 He said, 'I am going to tell you what will happen later in the time of wrath, because the vision concerns the appointed time of the end.'
  • Dan 12:4 : 4 But you, Daniel, close up the words and seal the book until the time of the end. Many will go here and there, and knowledge will increase.
  • Hab 2:3 : 3 For the vision is yet for an appointed time; it speaks of the end and will not prove false. Though it may delay, wait for it, for it will surely come and will not be late.
  • Rev 1:17 : 17 When I saw Him, I fell at His feet as though dead. Then He placed His right hand on me and said, 'Do not be afraid; I am the First and the Last,
  • Dan 12:13 : 13 But as for you, go your way until the end. You will rest, and then at the end of the days, you will rise to receive your allotted inheritance.
  • Dan 11:35-36 : 35 Some of the wise will stumble, so that they may be refined, purified, and made white until the time of the end, for it is still to come at the appointed time. 36 The king will do as he pleases; he will exalt and magnify himself above every god and will speak astonishing words against the God of gods. He will prosper until the indignation is completed, for what has been decreed will be accomplished.
  • Dan 11:40 : 40 At the time of the end, the king of the South will engage him in battle, and the king of the North will storm against him with chariots, horsemen, and many ships. He will invade countries, sweeping through them like a flood.
  • Ezek 1:28-2:1 : 28 Like the appearance of a rainbow in a cloud on a rainy day, so was the radiance around him. This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the LORD. When I saw it, I fell face down and heard the voice of one speaking. 1 He said to me, "Son of man, stand on your feet, and I will speak with you."
  • Dan 9:27 : 27 He will confirm a covenant with many for one week, but in the middle of the week, he will put an end to sacrifice and offering. And on the wing of abominations will come one who makes desolate, until the decreed destruction is poured out on the desolator.
  • Dan 10:7-8 : 7 I, Daniel, was the only one who saw the vision. The men who were with me did not see it, but they were overwhelmed with such terror that they ran away to hide. 8 So I was left alone, staring at this great vision. I had no strength left. My face turned deathly pale, and I could not retain my strength.
  • Dan 10:11 : 11 He said to me, 'Daniel, you who are highly esteemed, understand the words that I am speaking to you. Stand upright, for I have now been sent to you.' When he said this to me, I stood up, trembling.
  • Dan 10:16 : 16 Then one who looked like a man touched my lips, and I opened my mouth and began to speak. I said to the one standing before me, 'My lord, because of the vision my pains have overwhelmed me, and I have no strength left.'
  • Ezek 6:2 : 2 Son of man, face toward the mountains of Israel and prophesy to them.
  • Dan 2:46 : 46 Then King Nebuchadnezzar fell on his face, paid homage to Daniel, and commanded that an offering and incense be presented to him.
  • Dan 8:15 : 15 While I, Daniel, was watching the vision and trying to understand it, there stood before me one who looked like a man.
  • Dan 9:23 : 23 At the beginning of your pleas, a word went out, and I have come to tell you, for you are highly esteemed. So consider the word and understand the vision.'
  • Matt 17:8 : 8 When they looked up, they saw no one except Jesus alone.
  • Mark 9:4-5 : 4 And Elijah appeared to them with Moses, and they were talking with Jesus. 5 Peter responded and said to Jesus, 'Rabbi, it is good for us to be here. Let us make three tents: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.'
  • Rev 19:9-9 : 9 Then the angel said to me, 'Write this: Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding supper of the Lamb.' And he added, 'These are the true words of God.' 10 Then I fell down at his feet to worship him. But he said to me, 'Don’t do that! I am a fellow servant with you and your brothers who hold to the testimony of Jesus. Worship God! For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.'
  • Rev 22:8 : 8 I, John, am the one who heard and saw these things. And when I heard and saw them, I fell down to worship at the feet of the angel who showed them to me.
  • Gen 17:3 : 3 Abram fell facedown, and God spoke with him, saying,

Similar Verses (AI)

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    18While he was speaking to me, I fell into a deep sleep, with my face to the ground. Then he touched me and raised me to my feet.

    19He said, 'I am going to tell you what will happen later in the time of wrath, because the vision concerns the appointed time of the end.'

  • Dan 8:14-16
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    14He said to me, 'It will take 2,300 evenings and mornings; then the sanctuary will be reconsecrated.'

    15While I, Daniel, was watching the vision and trying to understand it, there stood before me one who looked like a man.

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  • Dan 10:14-16
    3 verses
    77%

    14Now I have come to explain to you what will happen to your people in the latter days, for the vision concerns the days yet to come.

    15While he was speaking to me with these words, I bowed my face to the ground and became speechless.

    16Then one who looked like a man touched my lips, and I opened my mouth and began to speak. I said to the one standing before me, 'My lord, because of the vision my pains have overwhelmed me, and I have no strength left.'

  • Dan 10:7-12
    6 verses
    77%

    7I, Daniel, was the only one who saw the vision. The men who were with me did not see it, but they were overwhelmed with such terror that they ran away to hide.

    8So I was left alone, staring at this great vision. I had no strength left. My face turned deathly pale, and I could not retain my strength.

    9Then I heard the sound of his words, and as I heard them, I fell into a deep sleep, my face to the ground.

    10A hand touched me and set me trembling on my hands and knees.

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    3 verses
    76%

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    15I, Daniel, was troubled in my spirit within me, and the visions of my head alarmed me.

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    75%

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