Daniel 10:8 Meaning
Therefore I was left alone, and saw this great vision, and there remained no strength in me: for my comeliness was turned in me into corruption, and I retained no strength.
Context Explained
6His body also was like the beryl, and his face as the appearance of lightning, and his eyes as lamps of fire, and his arms and his feet like in colour to polished brass, and the voice of his words like the voice of a multitude.
7And I Daniel alone saw the vision: for the men that were with me saw not the vision; but a great quaking fell upon them, so that they fled to hide themselves.
8Therefore I was left alone, and saw this great vision, and there remained no strength in me: for my comeliness was turned in me into corruption, and I retained no strength.
9Yet heard I the voice of his words: and when I heard the voice of his words, then was I in a deep sleep on my face, and my face toward the ground.
10And, behold, an hand touched me, which set me upon my knees and upon the palms of my hands.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Isaiah 40:30
Isaiah contrasts human weakness with God's strength, similar to Daniel's experience of losing strength.
2 Corinthians 12:9
Paul speaks of strength in weakness, which resonates with Daniel's loss of strength in the presence of a divine vision.
Source: Daniel 10:8