Daniel 8:27
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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Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts
I, Daniel, was exhausted and lay ill for several days. Then I got up and went about the king’s business, but I was appalled by the vision, for it was beyond understanding.
King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)
And I niel fainted, and was sick certain ys; afterward I rose up, and did the king's business; and I was astonished at the vision, but none understood it.
American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers
And I, Daniel,{H1840} fainted,{H1961} and was sick{H2470} certain days;{H3117} then I rose up,{H6965} and did{H6213} the king's{H4428} business:{H4399} and I wondered{H8074} at the vision,{H4758} but none understood{H995} it.
King James Version with Strong's Numbers
And I Daniel{H1840} fainted{H1961}{(H8738)}, and was sick{H2470}{(H8738)} certain days{H3117}; afterward I rose up{H6965}{(H8799)}, and did{H6213}{(H8799)} the king's{H4428} business{H4399}; and I was astonished{H8074}{(H8709)} at the vision{H4758}, but none understood{H995}{(H8688)} it.
Coverdale Bible (1535)
Vpon this was I Daniel very faynte, so that I laye sicke certayne dayes: but whan I rose vp, I wente aboute the kynges busynesse, and marueled at the vision, neuerthelesse no man knewe of it.
Geneva Bible (1560)
And I Daniel was striken and sicke certaine dayes: but when I rose vp, I did the Kings busines, and I was astonished at the vision, but none vnderstood it.
Bishops' Bible (1568)
Upon this was I Daniel feeble, so that I lay sicke certaine dayes: but when I rose vp, I went about ye kinges busines, and was astonied at the vision, neuerthelesse, no man vnderstoode it.
Authorized King James Version (1611)
And I Daniel fainted, and was sick [certain] days; afterward I rose up, and did the king's business; and I was astonished at the vision, but none understood [it].
Webster's Bible (1833)
I, Daniel, fainted, and was sick certain days; then I rose up, and did the king's business: and I wondered at the vision, but none understood it.
Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)
And I, Daniel, have been, yea, I became sick `for' days, and I rise, and do the king's work, and am astonished at the appearance, and there is none understanding.
American Standard Version (1901)
And I, Daniel, fainted, and was sick certain days; then I rose up, and did the king's business: and I wondered at the vision, but none understood it.
American Standard Version (1901)
And I, Daniel, fainted, and was sick certain days; then I rose up, and did the king's business: and I wondered at the vision, but none understood it.
Bible in Basic English (1941)
And I, Daniel, was ill for some days; then I got up and did the king's business: and I was full of wonder at the vision, but no one was able to give the sense of it.
World English Bible (2000)
I, Daniel, fainted, and was sick certain days; then I rose up, and did the king's business: and I wondered at the vision, but none understood it.
NET Bible® (New English Translation)
I, Daniel, was exhausted and sick for days. Then I got up and again carried out the king’s business. But I was astonished at the vision, and there was no one to explain it.
Referenced Verses
- Dan 7:28 : 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.
- Hab 3:16 : 16 When I heard, my belly trembled; my lips quivered at the voice; decay entered my bones, and I trembled in myself, that I might rest in the day of trouble. When he comes up to the people, he will invade them with his troops.
- Dan 8:2 : 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.
- Dan 8:7 : 7 And I saw him come close to the ram, and he was moved with anger against him, and struck the ram, and broke his two horns: and there was no power in the ram to stand before him, but he cast him down to the ground, and trampled upon him; and there was none that could deliver the ram from his hand.
- Dan 10:8 : 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.
- 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.
- 1 Sam 3:15 : 15 And Samuel lay until morning, and opened the doors of the house of the LORD. But Samuel was afraid to show Eli the vision.
- Dan 2:48-49 : 48 Then the king promoted Daniel, gave him many great gifts, and made him ruler over the whole province of Babylon, and chief of the governors over all the wise men of Babylon. 49 Then Daniel requested of the king, and he set Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego over the affairs of the province of Babylon: but Daniel sat in the gate of the king.
- Dan 5:14 : 14 I have heard of you, that the spirit of the gods is in you, and that light and understanding and excellent wisdom are found in you.
- Dan 6:2-3 : 2 And over these, three presidents, of whom Daniel was first, so that the princes might give accounts to them, and the king should suffer no loss. 3 Then this Daniel distinguished himself above the presidents and princes, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king planned to set him over the whole realm.
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