Daniel 8:18 Meaning
Now as he was speaking with me, I was in a deep sleep on my face toward the ground: but he touched me, and set me upright.
Context Explained
16And I heard a man's voice between the banks of Ulai, which called, and said, Gabriel, make this man to understand the vision.
17So he came near where I stood: and when he came, I was afraid, and fell upon my face: but he said unto me, Understand, O son of man: for at the time of the end shall be the vision.
18Now as he was speaking with me, I was in a deep sleep on my face toward the ground: but he touched me, and set me upright.
19And he said, Behold, I will make thee know what shall be in the last end of the indignation: for at the time appointed the end shall be.
20The ram which thou sawest having two horns are the kings of Media and Persia.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Ephesians 3:16
This verse discusses being strengthened by the Spirit, paralleling the divine touch in Daniel.
Isaiah 41:10
This verse offers comfort and strength from God, similar to the uplifting in Daniel.
Philippians 4:13
This verse emphasizes strength through Christ, echoing the theme of divine support.
Source: Daniel 8:18