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Daniel 8:15
While I, Daniel, was watching the vision and trying to understand it, there stood before me one having the appearance of a man.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Daniel is observing a vision following the message about the 2,300 evenings and mornings, and he is attempting to comprehend it when a figure with a human appearance stands before him.
The words — The Hebrew va./'a.vak.Sha/h (and I sought) and vi.Nah (understanding) capture Daniel’s active search for meaning, while bi/r.'o.T/i (when I saw) marks the moment of divine interruption.
The thread — The text links to Daniel 10:16 and Daniel 10:18, where a figure with a human likeness touches and strengthens Daniel, and to 1 Peter 1:10, which notes that prophets carefully searched for understanding of future grace.
Why it lands — The passage states that revelation meets human inquiry rather than bypassing it, requiring the reader to approach prophetic text with active investigation rather than passive reception.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
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.
Cross-references
- Daniel 10:16 And suddenly one with the likeness of a man touched my lips, and I opened my mouth and said to the one standing before me, “My lord, because of the vision, I am overcome with anguish, and I have no strength.
- Daniel 10:18 Again the one with the likeness of a man touched me and strengthened me.
- 1 Peter 1:10 Concerning this salvation, the prophets who foretold the grace to come to you searched and investigated carefully,
- Revelation 1:13 and among the lampstands was One like the Son of Man, dressed in a long robe, with a golden sash around His chest.
- Joshua 5:14 “Neither,” He replied. “I have now come as Commander of the LORD’s army.” Then Joshua fell facedown in reverence and asked Him, “What does my Lord have to say to His servant?”
- Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
- Ezekiel 1:26 Above the expanse over their heads was the likeness of a throne with the appearance of sapphire, and on the throne high above was a figure like that of a man.
- Daniel 7:13 In my vision in the night I continued to watch, and I saw One like the Son of Man coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into His presence.
- Daniel 7:16 I approached one of those who were standing there, and I asked him the true meaning of all this. So he told me the interpretation of these things:
- Daniel 7:28 Thus ends the matter. As for me, Daniel, my thoughts troubled me greatly, and my face turned pale. But I kept the matter to myself.”