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Saturday, July 12th, 2025
the Week of Proper 9 / Ordinary 14
the Week of Proper 9 / Ordinary 14
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New Living Translation
Daniel 10:15
While he was speaking to me, I looked down at the ground, unable to say a word.
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Christian Standard Bible®
While he was saying these words to me, I turned my face toward the ground and was speechless.
While he was saying these words to me, I turned my face toward the ground and was speechless.
Hebrew Names Version
and when he had spoken to me according to these words, I set my face toward the ground, and was mute.
and when he had spoken to me according to these words, I set my face toward the ground, and was mute.
King James Version
And when he had spoken such words unto me, I set my face toward the ground, and I became dumb.
And when he had spoken such words unto me, I set my face toward the ground, and I became dumb.
English Standard Version
When he had spoken to me according to these words, I turned my face toward the ground and was mute.
When he had spoken to me according to these words, I turned my face toward the ground and was mute.
New American Standard Bible
When he had spoken to me according to these words, I turned my face toward the ground and became speechless.
When he had spoken to me according to these words, I turned my face toward the ground and became speechless.
New Century Version
While he was speaking to me, I bowed facedown and could not speak.
While he was speaking to me, I bowed facedown and could not speak.
Amplified Bible
When he had spoken to me according to these words, I turned my face toward the ground and was speechless.
When he had spoken to me according to these words, I turned my face toward the ground and was speechless.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And when he spake these wordes vnto me, I set my face towarde the grounde, and helde my tongue.
And when he spake these wordes vnto me, I set my face towarde the grounde, and helde my tongue.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
When he had spoken to me according to these words, I turned my face toward the ground and became speechless.
When he had spoken to me according to these words, I turned my face toward the ground and became speechless.
Berean Standard Bible
While he was speaking these words to me, I set my face toward the ground and became speechless.
While he was speaking these words to me, I set my face toward the ground and became speechless.
Contemporary English Version
While this angel was speaking to me, I stared at the ground, speechless.
While this angel was speaking to me, I stared at the ground, speechless.
Complete Jewish Bible
After he had said these things to me, I looked down at the ground and couldn't speak.
After he had said these things to me, I looked down at the ground and couldn't speak.
Darby Translation
And as he was speaking with me according to these words, I set my face toward the ground, and I became dumb.
And as he was speaking with me according to these words, I set my face toward the ground, and I became dumb.
Easy-to-Read Version
While the man was talking to me, I bowed low with my face toward the ground. I could not speak.
While the man was talking to me, I bowed low with my face toward the ground. I could not speak.
George Lamsa Translation
And when he had spoken these words to me, I set my face towards the ground and was speechless.
And when he had spoken these words to me, I set my face towards the ground and was speechless.
Good News Translation
When he said this, I stared at the ground, speechless.
When he said this, I stared at the ground, speechless.
Lexham English Bible
And while he was speaking with me according to these words, I turned my face toward the ground and I was speechless.
And while he was speaking with me according to these words, I turned my face toward the ground and I was speechless.
Literal Translation
And when he had spoken such words to me, I set my face to the ground, and I became speechless.
And when he had spoken such words to me, I set my face to the ground, and I became speechless.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Now when he had spoken these wordes vnto me, I kest downe my heade to ye grounde, and helde my tunge.
Now when he had spoken these wordes vnto me, I kest downe my heade to ye grounde, and helde my tunge.
American Standard Version
And when he had spoken unto me according to these words, I set my face toward the ground, and was dumb.
And when he had spoken unto me according to these words, I set my face toward the ground, and was dumb.
Bible in Basic English
And after he had said these words to me, I kept my face turned to the earth and was unable to say anything.
And after he had said these words to me, I kept my face turned to the earth and was unable to say anything.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And when he had spoken unto me according to these words, I set my face toward the ground, and was dumb.
And when he had spoken unto me according to these words, I set my face toward the ground, and was dumb.
King James Version (1611)
And when hee had spoken such words vnto me, I set my face toward the ground, and I became dumbe.
And when hee had spoken such words vnto me, I set my face toward the ground, and I became dumbe.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
Now whe he had spoken these words vnto me, I cast downe my head to the grounde, and held my tongue.
Now whe he had spoken these words vnto me, I cast downe my head to the grounde, and held my tongue.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And when he had spoken with me according to these words, I turned my face to the ground, and was pricked in the heart.
And when he had spoken with me according to these words, I turned my face to the ground, and was pricked in the heart.
English Revised Version
and when he had spoken unto me according to these words, I set my face toward the ground, and was dumb.
and when he had spoken unto me according to these words, I set my face toward the ground, and was dumb.
World English Bible
and when he had spoken to me according to these words, I set my face toward the ground, and was mute.
and when he had spoken to me according to these words, I set my face toward the ground, and was mute.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And whanne he spak to me bi siche wordis, Y castide doun my cheer to erthe, and was stille.
And whanne he spak to me bi siche wordis, Y castide doun my cheer to erthe, and was stille.
Update Bible Version
and when he had spoken to me according to these words, I set my face toward the ground, and was mute.
and when he had spoken to me according to these words, I set my face toward the ground, and was mute.
Webster's Bible Translation
And when he had spoken such words to me, I set my face towards the ground, and I became dumb.
And when he had spoken such words to me, I set my face towards the ground, and I became dumb.
New English Translation
While he was saying this to me, I was flat on the ground and unable to speak.
While he was saying this to me, I was flat on the ground and unable to speak.
New King James Version
When he had spoken such words to me, I turned my face toward the ground and became speechless.
When he had spoken such words to me, I turned my face toward the ground and became speechless.
New Life Bible
When he had said this to me, I turned my face toward the ground and could not speak.
When he had said this to me, I turned my face toward the ground and could not speak.
New Revised Standard
While he was speaking these words to me, I turned my face toward the ground and was speechless.
While he was speaking these words to me, I turned my face toward the ground and was speechless.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And, when he had spoken with me such words as these, - I set my face towards the earth, and was dumb.
And, when he had spoken with me such words as these, - I set my face towards the earth, and was dumb.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And when he was speaking such words to me, I cast down my countenance to the ground, and held my peace.
And when he was speaking such words to me, I cast down my countenance to the ground, and held my peace.
Revised Standard Version
When he had spoken to me according to these words, I turned my face toward the ground and was dumb.
When he had spoken to me according to these words, I turned my face toward the ground and was dumb.
Young's Literal Translation
`And when he speaketh with me about these things, I have set my face toward the earth, and have been silent;
`And when he speaketh with me about these things, I have set my face toward the earth, and have been silent;
THE MESSAGE
"While he was saying all this, I looked at the ground and said nothing. Then I was surprised by something like a human hand that touched my lips. I opened my mouth and started talking to the messenger: ‘When I saw you, master, I was terror-stricken. My knees turned to water. I couldn't move. How can I, a lowly servant, speak to you, my master? I'm paralyzed. I can hardly breathe!'
"While he was saying all this, I looked at the ground and said nothing. Then I was surprised by something like a human hand that touched my lips. I opened my mouth and started talking to the messenger: ‘When I saw you, master, I was terror-stricken. My knees turned to water. I couldn't move. How can I, a lowly servant, speak to you, my master? I'm paralyzed. I can hardly breathe!'
Contextual Overview
10 Just then a hand touched me and lifted me, still trembling, to my hands and knees. 11 And the man said to me, "Daniel, you are very precious to God, so listen carefully to what I have to say to you. Stand up, for I have been sent to you." When he said this to me, I stood up, still trembling. 12 Then he said, "Don't be afraid, Daniel. Since the first day you began to pray for understanding and to humble yourself before your God, your request has been heard in heaven. I have come in answer to your prayer. 13 But for twenty-one days the spirit prince of the kingdom of Persia blocked my way. Then Michael, one of the archangels, came to help me, and I left him there with the spirit prince of the kingdom of Persia. 14 Now I am here to explain what will happen to your people in the future, for this vision concerns a time yet to come." 15 While he was speaking to me, I looked down at the ground, unable to say a word. 16 Then the one who looked like a man touched my lips, and I opened my mouth and began to speak. I said to the one standing in front of me, "I am filled with anguish because of the vision I have seen, my lord, and I am very weak. 17 How can someone like me, your servant, talk to you, my lord? My strength is gone, and I can hardly breathe." 18 Then the one who looked like a man touched me again, and I felt my strength returning. 19 "Don't be afraid," he said, "for you are very precious to God. Peace! Be encouraged! Be strong!" As he spoke these words to me, I suddenly felt stronger and said to him, "Please speak to me, my lord, for you have strengthened me."
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
I set: Daniel 10:9, Daniel 8:18, Ezekiel 24:27, Ezekiel 33:22, Luke 1:20
Reciprocal: Numbers 24:4 - falling Mark 9:6 - General
Cross-References
Genesis 10:2
The descendants of Japheth were Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras.
The descendants of Japheth were Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras.
Genesis 10:3
The descendants of Gomer were Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah.
The descendants of Gomer were Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah.
Genesis 10:8
Cush was also the ancestor of Nimrod, who was the first heroic warrior on earth.
Cush was also the ancestor of Nimrod, who was the first heroic warrior on earth.
Genesis 10:15
Canaan's oldest son was Sidon, the ancestor of the Sidonians. Canaan was also the ancestor of the Hittites,
Canaan's oldest son was Sidon, the ancestor of the Sidonians. Canaan was also the ancestor of the Hittites,
Genesis 10:18
Arvadites, Zemarites, and Hamathites. The Canaanite clans eventually spread out,
Arvadites, Zemarites, and Hamathites. The Canaanite clans eventually spread out,
Genesis 10:20
These were the descendants of Ham, identified by clan, language, territory, and national identity.
These were the descendants of Ham, identified by clan, language, territory, and national identity.
Genesis 10:21
Sons were also born to Shem, the older brother of Japheth. Shem was the ancestor of all the descendants of Eber.
Sons were also born to Shem, the older brother of Japheth. Shem was the ancestor of all the descendants of Eber.
Genesis 10:24
Arphaxad was the father of Shelah, and Shelah was the father of Eber.
Arphaxad was the father of Shelah, and Shelah was the father of Eber.
Genesis 23:3
Then, leaving her body, he said to the Hittite elders,
Then, leaving her body, he said to the Hittite elders,
Genesis 49:13
"Zebulun will settle by the seashore and will be a harbor for ships; his borders will extend to Sidon.
"Zebulun will settle by the seashore and will be a harbor for ships; his borders will extend to Sidon.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And when he had spoken such words unto me,.... As before related, concerning the contest between him and the prince of Persia; and especially concerning what would befall the people of the Jews in the latter day:
I set my face toward the ground; not being able to look up; his eyes were fixed upon the earth like one confounded and thunderstruck, filled with amazement and wonder:
and I became dumb; not able to speak a word, as is the case of persons sometimes in surprise, or through excess of any of the passions: this arose either from the majesty of the angel; or rather from the nature and importance of the things he said; or from a consciousness of his own impurity, and so of his unworthiness to converse with so exalted a creature, and to be favoured with such secrets. The Arabic version is, "and I supplicated"; very wrongly.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
And when he had spoken such words ... - Daniel was naturally overcome by the communication which had been made to him. The manner in which the prayer was answered seems to have been entirely different from what he had expected. The presence of a heavenly being; the majesty of his appearance; the assurance that he gave that he had come to answer his prayer; and the fact that he had important revelations to make respecting the future, overcame him, and he laid his face upon the ground in silence. Is there any one of us who would not be awed into profound silence if a heavenly messenger should stand before us to disclose what was to occur to us, to our families, to our friends, to our country, in far-distant years?
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 15. I set my face toward the ground — He was standing upright, Daniel 10:11, and he now bent his body in reverence, and looked down upon the ground.
And became dumb. — Found himself unable to speak.
