1 In the third year of Cyrus, king of Persia, a revelation was given to Daniel, who had been named Belteshazzar. The revelation was certain: a great war; he understood it from the vision.
2 In those days, I, Daniel, mourned three full weeks.
3 I ate no savory food, I took no meat or wine, and I did not anoint myself at all until the end of the three weeks.
4 On the twenty-fourth day of the first month I was on the bank of the great river, the Tigris.
5 As I looked up, I saw a man dressed in linen with a belt of fine gold around his waist.
6 His body was like chrysolite, his face shown like lightning, his eyes were like fiery torches, his arms and feet looked like burnished bronze, and his voice sounded like the roar of a multitude.
7 I alone, Daniel, saw the vision; but great fear seized the men who were with me; they fled and hid themselves, although they did not see the vision.
8 So I was left alone, seeing this great vision. No strength remained in me; I turned the color of death and was powerless.
9 When I heard the sound of his voice, I fell face forward in a faint.
10 But then a hand touched me, raising me to my hands and knees.
11 "Daniel, beloved," he said to me, "understand the words which I am speaking to you; stand up, for my mission now is to you." When he said this to me, I stood up trembling.
12 "Fear not, Daniel," he continued; "from the first day you made up your mind to acquire understanding and humble yourself before God, your prayer was heard. Because of it I started out,
13 but the prince of the kingdom of Persia stood in my way for twenty-one days, until finally Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me. I left him there with the prince of the kings of Persia,
14 and came to make you understand what shall happen to your people in the days to come; for there is yet a vision concerning those days."
15 While he was speaking thus to me, I fell forward and kept silent.
16 Then something like a man's hand touched my lips; I opened my mouth and said to the one facing me, "My lord, I was seized with pangs at the vision and I was powerless.
17 How can my lord's servant speak with you, my lord? For now no strength or even breath is left in me."
18 The one who looked like a man touched me again and strengthened me, saying,
19 "Fear not, beloved, you are safe; take courage and be strong."
20 When he spoke to me, I grew strong and said, "Speak, my lord, for you have strengthened me." "Do you know," he asked, "why I have come to you? Soon I must fight the prince of Persia again. When I leave, the prince of Greece will come;
21 but I shall tell you what is written in the truthful book. No one supports me against all these except Michael, your prince,
Versículos relacionados com Daniel, 10:
Chapter 10 of Daniel's book reports a supernatural encounter of the prophet to a heavenly messenger who instructs him about a series of future visions. This chapter also describes Daniel's physical reaction to seeing vision, weakness and need for strengthening. Following are five verses related to the topics covered in Daniel 10:
2 Chronicles 15:7: "But strive, and do not faint your hands; for your work has a reward." This verse encourages persistence and perseverance, characteristics necessary to overcome weakness and demotivation that may arise during spiritual walk.
Isaiah 40:31: "But those who await the Lord shall renew their strengths; he will rise with wings as eagles; they shall run, and will not tire; they will walk, and they will not stick." This passage emphasizes the importance of trusting God to obtain the necessary strength to overcome adversity and accomplish His will.
1 Corinthians 15:58: "Therefore, my beloved brothers, firm and constant thirst, always abundant in the work of the Lord, knowing that your work is not go to the Lord." This verse highlights the importance of perseverance and dedication in the Christian walk, remembering that our works in God are not in vain.
Philippians 4:13: "I can all things in the one who strengthens me." This passage emphasizes that we can overcome all difficulties and challenges through the power of God in us.
Colossians 1:11: "Strengthened with all power, according to the strength of his glory, in all patience, and long -term with joy" This verse highlights the source of our strength and ability to persevere and live according to God's will, who It is glory and divine power.
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