Daniel 10:17

And so, how can the servant of my lord speak with my lord? For no strength remains in me; and even my breathing is hindered.”

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In The King James Version

For how can the servant of this my lord talk with this my lord? for as for me, straightway there remained no strength in me, neither is there breath left in me.

In Context

16And behold, something in the likeness of a son of man touched my lips. Then, opening my mouth, I spoke and said to him who stood before me, “My lord, at the sight of you, my limbs became weak and no strength has remained in me.

18Therefore, he who looked like a man, touched me again and strengthened me.

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Cross References

Genesis 32:20And you will add: ‘Your servant Jacob himself also follows after us, for he said: “I will appease him with the gifts that go ahead, and after this, I will see him; perhaps he will be gracious to me.”’”

Exodus 33:20And again he said: “You are not able to see my face. For man shall not see me and live.”

Judges 13:21And the Angel of the Lord no longer appeared to them. And immediately, Manoah understood him to be an Angel of the Lord.

Matthew 22:43He said to them: “Then how can David, in the Spirit, call him Lord, saying:

John 1:18No one ever saw God; the only-begotten Son, who is in the bosom of the Father, he himself has described him.

Matthew Henry on Daniel 10:11-21

Daniel Alarmed and Comforted. ( b. c. 534.) 10 And, behold, a hand touched me, which set me upon my knees and upon the palms of my hands. 11 And he said unto me, O Daniel, a man greatly beloved, understand the words that I speak unto thee, and stand upright: for unto thee am I now sent. And when he had spoken this word unto me, I stood trembling. 12 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… Read the whole commentary →

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