Daniel 10:15-17

While he was speaking to me, I looked down at the ground, unable to say a word. 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. How can someone like me, your servant, talk to you, my lord? My strength is gone, and I can hardly breathe."

While he was speaking to me, I looked down at the ground, unable to say a word.

Ezekiel 24:27  "And when he arrives, your voice will suddenly return so you can talk to him, and you will be a symbol for these people. Then they will know that I am the LORD." (see verses 15-27)

Luke 1:20  "But now, since you didn't believe what I said, you will be silent and unable to speak until the child is born. For my words will certainly be fulfilled at the proper time." (see verses 5-25)

Then the one who looked like a man touched my lips, and I opened my mouth and began to speak. 

Isaiah 6:7  He touched my lips with it and said, "See, this coal has touched your lips. Now your guilt is removed and your sins are forgiven." (see all chapter 6)

Jeremiah 1:9-10  Then the LORD reached out and touched my mouth and said, "Look, I have put my words in your mouth! Today I appoint you to stand up against nations and kingdoms. Some you must uproot and tear down, destroy and overthrow. Others you must build up and plant." (see verses 4-10)

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." 

Isaiah 21:3  My stomach aches and burns with pain. Sharp pangs of anguish are upon me like those of a woman in labor. I grow faint when I hear what God is planning; I am too afraid to look. (see verses 1-10)

Daniel 7:15  I, Daniel, was troubled by all I had seen, and my visions terrified me. (see verses 1-15)

"How can someone like me, your servant, talk to you, my lord? My strength is gone, and I can hardly breathe." 

Exodus 24:10-11  There they saw the God of Israel. Under his feet there seemed to be a surface of brilliant blue lapis lazuli, as clear as the sky itself. And though these nobles of Israel gazed upon God, he did not destroy them. In fact, they ate a covenant meal, eating and drinking in his presence! (see all chapter 24)

Isaiah 6:3-5  They were calling out to each other, 

    "Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Heaven's Armies!

        The whole earth is filled with his glory!"

Their voices shook the Temple to its foundations, and the entire building was filled with smoke. Then I said, "It's all over! I am doomed, for I am a sinful man. I have filthy lips, and I live among a people with filthy lips. Yet I have seen the King, the LORD of Heaven's Armies." (see all chapter 6)

 

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Daniel 10:13-14

"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. Now I am here to explain what will happen to your people in the future, for this vision concerns a time yet to come."

"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."

Isaiah 24:21  In that day the LORD will punish the gods in the heavens and the proud rulers of the nations on earth. [see chapters 24-27]

Daniel 10:21-11:1  "Meanwhile, I will tell you what is written in the Book of Truth. (No one helps me against these spirit princes except Michael, your spirit prince. I have been standing beside Michael to support and strengthen him since the first year of the reign of Darius the Mede.)"

Daniel 12:1  "At that time Michael, the archangel who stands guard over your nation, will arise. Then there will be a time of anguish greater than any since nations first came into existence. But at that time every one of your people whose name is written in the book will be rescued." [see verses 1-4]

Jude 1:9  But even Michael, one of the mightiest of the angels, did not dare accuse the devil of blasphemy, but simply said, "The Lord rebuke you!" (This took place when Michael was arguing with the devil about Moses' body.) [see all Jude]

Revelation 12:7  Then there was war in heaven. Michael and his angels fought against the dragon and his angels. [see all chapter 12]

"Now I am here to explain what will happen to your people in the future, for this vision concerns a time yet to come." 

Daniel 2:28  "But there is a God in heaven who reveals secrets, and he has shown King Nebuchadnezzar what will happen in the future. Now I will tell you your dream and the visions you saw as you lay on your bed." [see verses 24-45]

Daniel 9:22  He explained to me, "Daniel, I have come here to give you insight and understanding." [see verses 20-23]

Daniel 8:26  "This vision about the 2,300 evenings and mornings is true. But none of these things will happen for a long time, so keep this vision a secret." [see all chapter 8]

Daniel 12:4  "But you, Daniel, keep this prophecy a secret; seal up the book until the time of the end, when many will rush here and there, and knowledge will increase." [see verses 11:2-12:4]

Daniel 12:9  But he said, "Go now, Daniel, for what I have said is kept secret and sealed until the time of the end." [see verses 5-13]

Ezekiel 12:28  "Therefore, tell them, 'This is what the Sovereign LORD says: No more delay! I will now do everything I have threatened. I, the Sovereign LORD, have spoken!' " [see all chapter 12]

Habakkuk 2:3  "This vision is for a future time. It describes the end, and it will be fulfilled. If it seems slow in coming, wait patiently, for it will surely take place. It will not be delayed." [see all chapter 2]

 

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Daniel 10:10-12 Part 3 of 3

Just then a hand touched me and lifted me, still trembling, to my hands and knees. 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, trembling. 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."

"Since the first day you began to pray for understanding and to humble  yourself before your God,"

Daniel 9:3  So I turned to the Lord God and pleaded with him in prayer and fasting. I also wore rough burlap and sprinkled myself with ashes.

Ezra 8:21  And there by the Ahava Canal, I gave orders for all of us to fast and humble ourselves before our God. We prayed that he would give us a safe journey and protect us, our children, and our goods as we traveled. (see verses 21-23)

Nehemiah 1:4  When I heard this, I sat down and wept. In fact, for days I mourned fasted, and prayed to the God of heaven. (see all chapter 1)

Jeremiah 29:11-13  "For I know the plans I have for you," says the LORD. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. In those days when you pray, I will listen. If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me." (see all chapter 29)

 

"your request has been heard in heaven." 

Isaiah 65:24  "I will answer them before they even call to me. While they are still talking about their needs, I will go ahead and answer their prayers." (see verses 17-25)

 

"I have come in answer to your prayer." 

Daniel 9:20-23  I went on praying and confessing my sin and the sin of my people, pleading with the LORD my God for Jerusalem, his holy mountain. As I was praying, Gabriel, whom I had seen in the earlier vision, came swiftly to me at the time of the evening sacrifice. He explained to me, "Daniel, I have come here to give you insight and understanding. The moment you began praying, a command was given. And now I am here to tell you what it was, for you are very precious to God. Listen carefully so that you can understand the meaning of your vision. (see all chapter 9)

 

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Daniel 10:10-12 Part 2 of 3

Just then a hand touched me and lifted me, still trembling, to my hands and knees. 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, trembling. 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."

When he said this to me, I stood up, trembling. Then he said, "Don't be afraid, Daniel."

Matthew 14:27  But Jesus spoke to them at once. "Don't be afraid," he said. "Take courage. I am here!" (see verses 22-33)

Matthew 17:7  Then Jesus came over and touched them. "Get up," he said, "Don't be afraid." (see verses 1-9)

Matthew 28:10  Then Jesus said to them, "Don't be afraid! Go tell my brothers to leave for Galilee, and they will see me there." (see verses 1-10)

Luke 1:13  But the angel said, "Don't be afraid, Zechariah! God has heard your prayer. Your wife, Elizabeth, will give you a son, and you are to name him John." (see verses 5-25)

Luke 1:30-31  "Don't be afraid, Mary," the angel told her, "for you have found favor with God! You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you will name him Jesus." (see verses 26-38)

Luke 2:9-10  Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord's glory surrounded them. They were terrified, but the angel reassured them. "Don't be afraid," he said. "I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people." (see verses 8-20)

Acts 13:9-10  One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision and told him, "Don't be afraid! Speak out! Don't be silent! For I am with you, and no one will attack and harm you, for many people in this city belong to me." (see verses 1-18)

Acts 23:10-11  As the conflict grew more violent, the commander was afraid they would tear Paul apart. So he ordered his soldiers to go and rescue him by force and take him back to the fortress. That night the Lord appeared to Paul and said, "Be encouraged, Paul. Just as you have been a witness to me here in Jerusalem, you must preach the Good News in Rome as well." (see chapters 21:26-28:31)

 

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Daniel 10:10-12 Part 1 of 3

Just then a hand touched me and lifted me, still trembling, to my hands and knees. 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, trembling. 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."

Just then a hand touched me and lifted me, still trembling, to my hands and knees.

Revelation 1:17  When I saw him I fell at his feet as if I were dead. But he laid his right hand on me and said, "Don't be afraid! I am the First and the Last." (see verses 9-20)

 

And the man said to me, "Daniel, you are very precious to God," 

Genesis 5:23-24  Enoch lived 365 years, walking in close fellowship with God. Then one day he disappeared, because God took him. (see verses 18-27)

Genesis 6:9  This is the account of Noah and his family. Noah was a righteous man, the only blameless person living on earth at the time, and he walked in close fellowship with God. (see all chapter 6)

Daniel 9:23  "The moment you began praying, a command was given. And now I am here to tell you what it was, for you are very precious to God. Listen carefully so that you can understand the meaning of your vision."

 

"so listen carefully to what I have to say to you. Stand up, for I have been sent to you." 

Ezekiel 2:1  "Stand up, son of man," said the voice. "I want to speak with you." (see all chapter 2)

Acts 9:5-6  "Who are you, lord?" Saul asked. And the voice replied, "I am Jesus, the one you are persecuting! Now get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do." (see verses 1-19)

Acts 14:10  So Paul called to him in a loud voice, "Stand up!" And the man jumped to his feet and started walking. (see verses 8-10)

Acts 26:15-16  " 'Who are you, lord?' I asked. And the Lord replied, 'I am Jesus, the one you are persecuting. Now get to your feet! For I have appeared to you as my servant and witness. Tell people that you have seen me, and tell them what I will show you in the future.' " (see all chapter 26) 

 

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Daniel 10:7-9

Only I, Daniel, saw this vision. The men with me saw nothing, but they were suddenly terrified and ran away to hide. So I was left there all alone to see this amazing vision. My strength left me, my face grew deathly pale, and I felt very weak. Then I heard the man speak, and when I heard the sound of his voice, I fainted and lay there with my face to the ground.

Only I, Daniel, saw this vision. The men with me saw nothing, but they were suddenly terrified and ran away to hide.

Acts 9:7  The men with Saul stood speechless, for they heard the sound of someone's voice but saw no one! (see verses 1-9, also Acts 22:6-9, 26:12-14)

2 Kings 6:18  As the Aramean army advanced toward him, Elisha prayed, "O LORD please make them blind." So the LORD struck them with blindness as Elisha had asked. (see verses 13-23)

So I was left there all alone to see this amazing vision. 

Genesis 32:24  This left Jacob all alone in the camp, and a man came and wrestled with him until the dawn began to break. (see verses 22-32)

My strength left me, 

Jeremiah 23:9  My heart is broken because of the false prophets,

                                and my bones tremble.

                          I stagger like a drunkard,

                                like someone overcome with wine,

                          because of the holy words

                                the LORD has spoken against them.

                            (see all chapter 23)

Daniel 8:27  Then I, Daniel, was overcome and lay sick for several days. afterward I got up and performed my duties for the king, but I was greatly troubled by the vision and could not understand it. (see all chapter 8)   

Habakkuk 3:16  I trembled inside when I heard this;    

                                 my lips quivered with fear.

                         My legs gave way beneath me,

                                and I shook in terror.

                         I will wait patiently for the coming day

                                when disaster will strike the people who invade us.

                          (see all chapter 3)

my face grew deathly pale, and I felt very weak. 

Daniel 5:9  So the king grew even more alarmed, and his face turned pale. His nobles, too, were shaken. (see verses 1-9)

Daniel 7:28  That was the end of the vision. I, Daniel, was terrified by my thoughts and my face was pale with fear, but I kept these things to myself. (see all chapter 7)

Matthew 14:26  When the disciples saw him walking on the water, they were terrified. In their fear, they cried out, "It's a ghost!" (see verses 22-33)

Then I heard the man speak, and when I heard the sound of his voice, I fainted and lay there with my face to the ground. 

Genesis 15:12  As the sun was going down, Abram fell into a deep sleep, and a terrifying darkness came down over him. (see all chapter 15)

Daniel 8:18  While he was speaking, I fainted and lay there with my face to the ground. But Gabriel roused me with a touch and helped me to my feet. (see verses 15-27)

Matthew 17:6  The disciples were terrified and fell face down on the ground. (see verses 1-9)

 

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Daniel 10:4-6 Part 2 of 2

On April 23, as I was standing on the bank of the great Tigris River, I looked up and saw a man dressed in linen clothing, with a belt of pure gold around his waist. His body looked like a precious gem. His face flashed like lightning, and his eyes flamed like torches. His arms and feet shone like polished bronze, and his voice roared like a vast multitude of people.

His body looked like a precious gem. His face flashed like lightning,

Matthew 17:2  As the men watched, Jesus' appearance was transformed so that his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as light. (see verses 1-9)

Matthew 28:2-3  Suddenly there was a great earthquake! For an angel of the Lord came down from heaven, rolled aside the stone, and sat on it. His face shone like lightning, and his clothing was as white as snow. (see verses 1-10)

and his eyes flamed like torches. 

Revelation 1:14  His head and his hair were white like wool, as white as snow. And his eyes were like flames of fire. (see verses 12-16)

Revelation 19:12  His eyes were like flames of fire, and on his head were many crowns. A name was written on him that no one understood except himself. (see verses 11-16)

His arms and feet shone like polished bronze, and his voice roared like a vast multitude of people. 

Ezekiel 1:7  Their legs were straight, and their feet had hooves like those of a calf and shone like burnished bronze. (see verses 4-25)

Ezekiel 40:3  As he brought me nearer, I saw a man whose face shone like bronze standing beside a gateway entrance. He was holding in his hand a linen measuring cord and a measuring rod. (see verses 1-4)

Revelation 1:15  His feet were like polished bronze refined in a furnace, and his voice thundered like the mighty ocean waves. (see verses 9-20)

Revelation 2:18  "Write this letter to the angel of the church in Thyatira. This is the message from the Son of God, whose eyes are like flames of fire, whose feet are like polished bronze: ..." (see verses 18-29)

Ezekiel 1:24  As they flew, their wings sounded to me like waves crashing against the shore or like the voice of the Almighty or like the shouting of a mighty army. (see verses 15-25)

Ezekiel 43:2  Suddenly, the glory of the God of Israel appeared in the east. The sound of his coming was like the roar of rushing waters, and the whole landscape shone with his glory. (see verses 1-12)

Revelation 19:6  Then I heard again what sounded like the shout of a vast crowd or the roar of mighty ocean waves or the crash of loud thunder: "Praise the LORD! For the Lord our God, the Almighty reigns." (see verses 1-10)

 

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