Daniel 8:15

KJV1611 – Modern English

And it came to pass, when I, even I Daniel, had seen the vision, and sought for the meaning, then behold, there stood before me one having the appearance of a man.

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  • Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

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

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    And it came to pass, when I, even I niel, had seen the vision, and sought for the meaning, then, behold, there stood before me as the appearance of a man.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    And it came to pass, when I, even I Daniel,{H1840} had seen{H7200} the vision,{H2377} that I sought{H1245} to understand{H998} it; and, behold, there stood{H5975} before me as the appearance{H4758} of a man.{H1397}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    And it came to pass, when I, even I Daniel{H1840}, had seen{H7200}{(H8800)} the vision{H2377}, and sought{H1245}{(H8762)} for the meaning{H998}, then, behold, there stood{H5975}{(H8802)} before me as the appearance{H4758} of a man{H1397}.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    Now when I Daniel had sene this vision, and sought for the vnderstondinge of it: beholde, there stode before me a thinge like vnto a man.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    Nowe when I Daniel had seene the vision, and sought for the meaning, beholde, there stoode before me like the similitude of a man.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    Now when I Daniel had seene this vision, and sought for the vnderstanding of it: beholde, there stoode before me like the similitude of a man.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    ¶ And it came to pass, when I, [even] I Daniel, had seen the vision, and sought for the meaning, then, behold, there stood before me as the appearance of a man.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    It happened, when I, even I Daniel, had seen the vision, that I sought to understand it; and, behold, there stood before me as the appearance of a man.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    `And it cometh to pass in my seeing -- I, Daniel -- the vision, that I require understanding, and lo, standing over-against me `is' as the appearance of a mighty one.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And it came to pass, when I, even I Daniel, had seen the vision, that I sought to understand it; and, behold, there stood before me as the appearance of a man.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And it came to pass, when I, even I Daniel, had seen the vision, that I sought to understand it; and, behold, there stood before me as the appearance of a man.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    And it came about that when I, Daniel, had seen this vision, I had a desire for the sense of it to be unfolded; and I saw one before me in the form of a man.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    It happened, when I, even I Daniel, had seen the vision, that I sought to understand it; and behold, there stood before me as the appearance of a man.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    An Angel Interprets Daniel’s Vision While I, Daniel, was watching the vision, I sought to understand it. Now one who appeared to be a man was standing before me.

Referenced Verses

  • Dan 10:16 : 16 And, behold, one in the likeness of the sons of men touched my lips; then I opened my mouth, and spoke, and said to him who stood before me, O my lord, because of the vision, my sorrows overwhelm me, and I have retained no strength.
  • Dan 10:18 : 18 Then there came again and touched me one in the appearance of a man, and he strengthened me,
  • 1 Pet 1:10-11 : 10 Concerning this salvation, the prophets have inquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that would come to you, 11 Searching for what, or what manner of time, the Spirit of Christ in them was indicating, when He testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ and the glories that would follow.
  • Rev 1:13 : 13 And in the midst of the seven candlesticks one like the Son of man, clothed with a garment down to the feet, and wrapped around the chest with a golden sash.
  • Rev 13:18 : 18 Here is wisdom. Let him who has understanding calculate the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man: his number is six hundred sixty-six.
  • Josh 5:14 : 14 And he said, No; but as captain of the army of the LORD have I now come. And Joshua fell on his face to the earth, and worshiped, and said to him, What does my lord say to his servant?
  • Isa 9:6 : 6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government will be upon his shoulder, and his name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
  • Ezek 1:26-28 : 26 And above the firmament that was over their heads was the likeness of a throne, as the appearance of a sapphire stone; and upon the likeness of the throne was the likeness as the appearance of a man above upon it. 27 And I saw as the color of amber, as the appearance of fire all around within it, from the appearance of his waist even upward, and from the appearance of his waist even downward, I saw as it were the appearance of fire, and it had brightness all around. 28 Like the appearance of the bow that is in the cloud in the day of rain, so was the appearance of the brightness all around. This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the LORD. And when I saw it, I fell upon my face, and I heard a voice of one speaking.
  • Dan 7:13 : 13 I saw in the night visions, and behold, one like the Son of Man came with the clouds of heaven and came to the Ancient of Days, and they brought him near before him.
  • Dan 7:16-19 : 16 I came near to one of those who stood by, and asked him the truth of all this. So he told me, and made me know the interpretation of the things. 17 These great beasts, which are four, are four kings, which shall arise out of the earth. 18 But the saints of the Most High shall take the kingdom, and possess the kingdom forever, even forever and ever. 19 Then I desired to know the truth about the fourth beast, which was different from all the others, exceedingly dreadful, with its teeth of iron and its nails of bronze, which devoured, broke in pieces, and trampled the rest with its feet.
  • Dan 7:28-8:1 : 28 Until now is the end of the matter. As for me, Daniel, my thoughts greatly troubled me, and my countenance changed in me, but I kept the matter in my heart. 1 In the third year of the reign of King Belshazzar, a vision appeared to me, even to me Daniel, after the one that appeared to me at the first.
  • Dan 10:5 : 5 Then I lifted up my eyes, and looked, and behold a certain man clothed in linen, whose loins were girded with fine gold of Uphaz.
  • Dan 12:8 : 8 And I heard, but I did not understand: then I said, "O my Lord, what shall be the end of these things?"
  • Matt 13:36 : 36 Then he left the crowd and went into the house. His disciples came to him and said, Explain to us the parable of the weeds in the field.
  • Matt 24:15 : 15 Therefore when you see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place (whoever reads, let him understand),
  • Matt 24:30 : 30 Then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.
  • Mark 4:12 : 12 that seeing they may see and not perceive, and hearing they may hear and not understand, lest at any time they should be converted, and their sins should be forgiven them.
  • Mark 13:14 : 14 But when you see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing where it ought not, (let the reader understand,) then let them that are in Judea flee to the mountains:

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  • Dan 8:16-19
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    16 And I heard a man's voice between the banks of Ulai, which called, and said, Gabriel, make this man understand the vision.

    17 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.

    18 Now as he was speaking with me, I was in a deep sleep on my face toward the ground: but he touched me, and set me upright.

    19 And he said, Behold, I will make you know what shall be in the latter end of the indignation: for at the appointed time the end shall be.

  • Dan 7:15-16
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    15 I, Daniel, was grieved in my spirit within my body, and the visions of my mind troubled me.

    16 I came near to one of those who stood by, and asked him the truth of all this. So he told me, and made me know the interpretation of the things.

  • Dan 8:1-3
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    1 In the third year of the reign of King Belshazzar, a vision appeared to me, even to me Daniel, after the one that appeared to me at the first.

    2 And I saw in a vision; and it happened, when I saw, that I was at Shushan in the palace, which is in the province of Elam; and I saw in a vision, and I was by the river of Ulai.

    3 Then I lifted up my eyes, and saw, and behold, there stood before the river a ram which had two horns: and the two horns were high; but one was higher than the other, and the higher one came up last.

  • Dan 8:13-14
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    13 Then I heard one saint speaking, and another saint said to the certain saint who spoke, How long shall the vision be concerning the daily sacrifice, and the transgression of desolation, to give both the sanctuary and the host to be trampled underfoot?

    14 And he said to me, To two thousand and three hundred days; then shall the sanctuary be cleansed.

  • Dan 10:5-12
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    5 Then I lifted up my eyes, and looked, and behold a certain man clothed in linen, whose loins were girded with fine gold of Uphaz.

    6 His body also was like beryl, and his face as the appearance of lightning, and his eyes as lamps of fire, and his arms and his feet like polished bronze in color, and the sound of his words like the sound of a multitude.

    7 And I, Daniel, alone saw the vision; for the men who were with me did not see the vision; but a great trembling fell upon them, so that they fled to hide themselves.

    8 Therefore I was left alone and saw this great vision, and there remained no strength in me; for my vigor was turned to frailty in me, and I retained no strength.

    9 Yet I heard the sound of his words; and when I heard the sound of his words, I was in a deep sleep on my face, with my face toward the ground.

    10 And, behold, a hand touched me, which set me upon my knees and upon the palms of my hands.

    11 And he said to me, O Daniel, a man greatly beloved, understand the words that I speak to you, and stand upright; for to you am I now sent. And when he had spoken this word to me, I stood trembling.

    12 Then he said to me, Fear not, Daniel; for from the first day that you set your heart to understand and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response to your words.

  • Dan 9:21-23
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    21 Yes, while I was speaking in prayer, the man Gabriel, whom I had seen in the vision at the beginning, being caused to fly swiftly, touched me at the time of the evening offering.

    22 And he informed me, and talked with me, and said, O Daniel, I have now come forth to give you skill and understanding.

    23 At the beginning of your petitions the commandment came forth, and I have come to show you; for you are greatly beloved: therefore, understand the matter, and consider the vision.

  • Dan 8:26-27
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    26 And the vision of the evening and the morning which was told is true: therefore shut up the vision; for it shall be for many days.

    27 And I Daniel fainted, and was sick for several days; afterward I rose up, and did the king's business; and I was astonished at the vision, but none understood it.

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    8 And I heard, but I did not understand: then I said, "O my Lord, what shall be the end of these things?"

    9 And he said, "Go your way, Daniel; for the words are closed up and sealed until the time of the end."

  • Dan 10:14-16
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    14 Now I have come to make you understand what will happen to your people in the latter days; for the vision is yet for the days to come.

    15 And when he had spoken such words to me, I set my face toward the ground, and became speechless.

    16 And, behold, one in the likeness of the sons of men touched my lips; then I opened my mouth, and spoke, and said to him who stood before me, O my lord, because of the vision, my sorrows overwhelm me, and I have retained no strength.

  • 13 I saw in the night visions, and behold, one like the Son of Man came with the clouds of heaven and came to the Ancient of Days, and they brought him near before him.

  • 5 Then I, Daniel, looked, and, behold, there stood two others, one on this side of the bank of the river, and the other on that side of the bank of the river.

  • 1 In the third year of Cyrus, king of Persia, a message was revealed to Daniel, whose name was called Belteshazzar; and the message was true, but the time appointed was long; and he understood the message and had understanding of the vision.

  • 4 And, behold, the glory of the God of Israel was there, according to the vision that I saw on the plain.

  • Dan 10:18-19
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    18 Then there came again and touched me one in the appearance of a man, and he strengthened me,

    19 And said, O man greatly beloved, fear not; peace be to you, be strong, yea, be strong. And when he had spoken to me, I was strengthened, and said, Let my lord speak, for you have strengthened me.

  • 8 But at last, Daniel came in before me, whose name was Belteshazzar, according to the name of my god, and in whom is the spirit of the holy gods, and before him I told the dream, saying,

  • 19 Then was the secret revealed to Daniel in a night vision. Then Daniel blessed the God of heaven.

  • 8 I considered the horns, and behold, another little horn came up among them, before which three of the first horns were plucked up by the roots. And behold, in this horn were eyes like the eyes of a man, and a mouth speaking great things.

  • 25 Then Arioch brought Daniel before the king in haste, and said thus to him, I have found a man of the captives of Judah, who will make known the interpretation to the king.

  • 16 It stood still, but I could not discern its form: an image was before my eyes; there was silence, and I heard a voice, saying,

  • 28 Until now is the end of the matter. As for me, Daniel, my thoughts greatly troubled me, and my countenance changed in me, but I kept the matter in my heart.

  • 13 I saw in the visions of my head upon my bed, and behold, a watcher, a holy one, came down from heaven.

  • 16 Then Daniel went in and requested of the king that he would give him time, and that he would show the king the interpretation.

  • 6 And I heard him speaking to me out of the house; and the man stood by me.

  • 15 Therefore when you see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place (whoever reads, let him understand),

  • 2 Daniel spoke and said, I saw in my vision by night, and behold, the four winds of heaven were stirring up the great sea.

  • 5 And as I was considering, behold, a he goat came from the west across the face of the whole earth, and did not touch the ground: and the goat had a notable horn between his eyes.

  • 1 And the angel who talked with me came again and woke me, as a man who is awakened from his sleep,

  • 3 He brought me there, and behold, there was a man whose appearance was like bronze, with a linen line in his hand and a measuring reed, and he stood in the gateway.

  • 1 And he said to me, Son of man, stand on your feet, and I will speak to you.