Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version So I was left alone, gazing at this great vision; I had no strength left, my face turned deathly pale and I was helpless. New Living Translation 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. English Standard Version So I was left alone and saw this great vision, and no strength was left in me. My radiant appearance was fearfully changed, and I retained no strength. Berean Standard Bible So I was left alone, gazing at this great vision. No strength remained in me; my face grew deathly pale, and I was powerless. King James Bible 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. New King James Version Therefore I was left alone when I saw this great vision, and no strength remained in me; for my vigor was turned to frailty in me, and I retained no strength. New American Standard Bible So I was left alone and saw this great vision; yet no strength was left in me, for my complexion turned to a deathly pallor, and I retained no strength. NASB 1995 So I was left alone and saw this great vision; yet no strength was left in me, for my natural color turned to a deathly pallor, and I retained no strength. NASB 1977 So I was left alone and saw this great vision; yet no strength was left in me, for my natural color turned to a deathly pallor, and I retained no strength. Legacy Standard Bible So I alone remained and saw this great vision that appeared; yet no might remained in me, for my outward splendor turned to a deathly pallor, and I retained no might. Amplified Bible So I was left alone and saw this great vision; yet no strength was left in me, for my normal appearance turned to a deathly pale, and I grew weak and faint [with fright]. Christian Standard Bible I was left alone, looking at this great vision. No strength was left in me; my face grew deathly pale, and I was powerless. Holman Christian Standard Bible I was left alone, looking at this great vision. No strength was left in me; my face grew deathly pale, and I was powerless. American Standard Version So 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. Contemporary English Version Only I saw this great vision. I became weak and pale, English Revised Version So 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation So I was left alone to see this grand vision. I had no strength left in me. My face turned deathly pale, and I was helpless. Good News Translation I was left there alone, watching this amazing vision. I had no strength left, and my face was so changed that no one could have recognized me. International Standard Version and I was left alone to observe this magnificent vision. Nevertheless, no strength remained in me—my face lost its color, and I became weak. NET Bible I alone was left to see this great vision. My strength drained from me, and my vigor disappeared; I was without energy. New Heart English Bible So I was left alone, and saw this great vision, and there remained no strength in me; for my natural appearance grew deathly pale, and I retained no strength. Webster's Bible Translation 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. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSo I was left alone, gazing at this great vision. No strength remained in me; my face grew deathly pale, and I was powerless. World English Bible So I was left alone and saw this great vision. No strength remained in me; for my face grew deathly pale, and I retained no strength. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand I have been left by myself, and I see this great vision, and there has been no power left in me, and my splendor has been turned in me to corruption, indeed, I have not retained power. Young's Literal Translation and I have been left by myself, and I see this great appearance, and there hath been no power left in me, and my honour hath been turned in me to corruption, yea, I have not retained power. Smith's Literal Translation And I was left alone, and I shall see this great sight, and strength was not left in me: and my honor was turned upon me into destruction, and I retained not strength. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd I being left alone saw this great vision: and there remained no strength in me, and the appearance of my countenance was changed in me, and I fainted away, and retained no strength. Catholic Public Domain Version And I, having been left alone, saw this great vision, and there remained no strength in me, moreover, my appearance was altered, and I languished, not having any strength. New American Bible So I was left alone to see this great vision. No strength remained in me; I turned the color of death and was powerless. New Revised Standard Version So I was left alone to see this great vision. My strength left me, and my complexion grew deathly pale, and I retained no strength. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWherefore I was left alone and saw this great vision, and there remained no strength in me; and my heart trembled, and there was no strength in me. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And I was left alone and I saw this great vision, and no strength was left in me, and my insides were turned into corruption, and there was no power in me OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917So that 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. Brenton Septuagint Translation So I was left alone, and saw this great vision, and there was no strength left in me, and my glory was turned into corruption, and I retained no strength. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Daniel's Vision by the Tigris…7Only I, Daniel, saw the vision; the men with me did not see it, but a great terror fell upon them, and they ran and hid themselves. 8So I was left alone, gazing at this great vision. No strength remained in me; my face grew deathly pale, and I was powerless. 9I heard the sound of his words, and as I listened, I fell into a deep sleep, with my face to the ground.… Cross References Revelation 1:17 When I saw Him, I fell at His feet like a dead man. But He placed His right hand on me and said, “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last, Matthew 17:6 When the disciples heard this, they fell facedown in terror. Ezekiel 1:28 The appearance of the brilliant light all around Him was like that of a rainbow in a cloud on a rainy day. This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the LORD. And when I saw it, I fell facedown and heard a voice speaking. Isaiah 6:5 Then I said: “Woe is me, for I am ruined, because I am a man of unclean lips dwelling among a people of unclean lips; for my eyes have seen the King, the LORD of Hosts.” Habakkuk 3:16 I heard and trembled within; my lips quivered at the sound. Decay entered my bones; I trembled where I stood. Yet I must wait patiently for the day of distress to come upon the people who invade us. Acts 9:4 He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?” Genesis 32:30 So Jacob named the place Peniel, saying, “Indeed, I have seen God face to face, and yet my life was spared.” Job 42:5-6 My ears had heard of You, but now my eyes have seen You. / Therefore I despise myself, and I repent in dust and ashes.” Luke 24:5 As the women bowed their faces to the ground in terror, the two men asked them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? Exodus 33:20 But He added, “You cannot see My face, for no one can see Me and live.” 1 Kings 19:13 When Elijah heard it, he wrapped his face in his cloak and went out and stood at the mouth of the cave. Suddenly a voice came to him and said, “What are you doing here, Elijah?” Judges 6:22 When Gideon realized that it was the angel of the LORD, he said, “Oh no, Lord GOD! I have seen the angel of the LORD face to face!” Isaiah 57:16 For I will not accuse you forever, nor will I always be angry; for then the spirit of man would grow weak before Me—the breath of life I have made. Ezekiel 3:23 So I got up and went out to the plain, and behold, the glory of the LORD was present there, like the glory I had seen by the River Kebar, and I fell facedown. Acts 22:7 I fell to the ground and heard a voice say to me, ‘Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?’ Treasury of Scripture 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. I was. Genesis 32:24 And Jacob was left alone; and there wrestled a man with him until the breaking of the day. Exodus 3:3 And Moses said, I will now turn aside, and see this great sight, why the bush is not burnt. John 16:32 Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is now come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me. and there. Daniel 7:28 Hitherto is the end of the matter. As for me Daniel, my cogitations much troubled me, and my countenance changed in me: but I kept the matter in my heart. Daniel 8:7,27 And I saw him come close unto the ram, and he was moved with choler against him, and smote the ram, and brake his two horns: and there was no power in the ram to stand before him, but he cast him down to the ground, and stamped upon him: and there was none that could deliver the ram out of his hand… Habakkuk 3:16 When I heard, my belly trembled; my lips quivered at the voice: rottenness entered into my bones, and I trembled in myself, that I might rest in the day of trouble: when he cometh up unto the people, he will invade them with his troops. comeliness. Genesis 32:25,31 And when he saw that he prevailed not against him, he touched the hollow of his thigh; and the hollow of Jacob's thigh was out of joint, as he wrestled with him… 2 Corinthians 12:7 And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. Jump to Previous Alone Appearance Changed Color Corruption Deathly Face Fearfully Gazing Great Helpless Honour Natural Pale Power Radiant Retained Strength Turned VisionJump to Next Alone Appearance Changed Color Corruption Deathly Face Fearfully Gazing Great Helpless Honour Natural Pale Power Radiant Retained Strength Turned VisionDaniel 10 1. Daniel, having humbled himself, sees a vision.10. Being troubled with fear, he is comforted by the angel. So I was left alone Daniel finds himself isolated, which is significant in biblical narratives where solitude often precedes divine encounters or revelations. This mirrors other biblical figures like Moses and Elijah, who also experienced profound moments with God when alone. The isolation emphasizes the personal nature of the vision and the unique calling of Daniel as a prophet. gazing at this great vision No strength remained in me my face grew deathly pale and I was powerless Persons / Places / Events 1. DanielA prophet and a man of God who is receiving a vision. Known for his faithfulness and wisdom, Daniel is a key figure in the Babylonian and Persian courts. 2. The Vision A divine revelation that Daniel receives, which is overwhelming in its majesty and power, leaving him physically weakened. 3. The Heavenly Being Although not directly mentioned in this verse, the context of Daniel 10 reveals that Daniel is in the presence of a heavenly being, often interpreted as an angel or a pre-incarnate appearance of Christ. 4. Babylon/Persia The setting of Daniel's life and ministry, where he serves under various kings and empires. 5. The River Tigris The location where Daniel receives this vision, as mentioned earlier in the chapter. Teaching Points The Power of Divine RevelationEncountering God or His messengers often leaves individuals physically and spiritually overwhelmed, highlighting the majesty and holiness of God. Human Frailty in the Presence of God Daniel's reaction reminds us of our own limitations and the need for God's strength in our lives. The Importance of Spiritual Preparedness Just as Daniel was prepared through prayer and fasting, we too should cultivate a life of spiritual discipline to be ready for God's revelations. God's Sovereignty and Control Despite the overwhelming nature of the vision, it serves as a reminder of God's ultimate control over history and His plans for His people. Encouragement in Times of Weakness When we feel powerless, we can take comfort in knowing that God is our strength and that His power is made perfect in our weakness. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Daniel 10:8?2. How does Daniel 10:8 illustrate the impact of God's presence on believers? 3. What can we learn from Daniel's reaction to God's vision in Daniel 10:8? 4. How does Daniel 10:8 connect to other biblical encounters with God's presence? 5. How should Daniel's humility in Daniel 10:8 influence our spiritual posture today? 6. How can we prepare ourselves for encounters with God like Daniel's in 10:8? 7. What does Daniel 10:8 reveal about human weakness in the presence of divine visions? 8. How does Daniel 10:8 challenge our understanding of spiritual encounters? 9. Why was Daniel left alone and weak in Daniel 10:8? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Daniel 10? 11. In Ezekiel 8:2, how could a being with “the appearance of fire” physically appear and interact with Ezekiel? 12. In Habakkuk 3:16, does the prophet’s terror contradict other biblical accounts where messengers receive divine courage instead of dread? 13. Revelation 1:14-15 - Can the description of Christ's fiery eyes and bronze feet be taken literally, and does this contradict other portrayals in Scripture? 14. If the vision was to be sealed 'for many days' (Daniel 8:26), why do some interpret it as a prophecy about near-contemporary events rather than an end-times scenario? What Does Daniel 10:8 Mean So I was left aloneDaniel reports, “So I was left alone” (Daniel 10:8). • The men with him had already fled in terror (Daniel 10:7), showing how the holiness of God’s revelation distinguishes and isolates the recipient. • Like Moses approaching the burning bush alone (Exodus 3:3-5) and Elijah hearing the still small voice while his companions remained below (1 Kings 19:11-13), Daniel must face God’s message personally. • Paul’s companions heard the sound but saw no one when Christ confronted him (Acts 9:7); John was similarly “in the Spirit” on Patmos, apart from others (Revelation 1:9-10). God often narrows the audience so there is no doubt about individual responsibility to receive and relay His word. Gazing at this great vision Daniel fixes his eyes on “this great vision.” • The word “vision” (also used in Daniel 7:1, 8:2) underscores that what he sees is a literal revelation from God, not a dream or fabrication. • Ezekiel spoke of “visions of God” by the Kebar River (Ezekiel 1:1); Stephen saw “the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God” (Acts 7:55). Such sights overwhelm the senses yet confirm heaven’s reality. • Daniel’s steady gaze implies submission; he does not turn away, mirroring Isaiah who declared, “Here am I! Send me” after beholding the Lord (Isaiah 6:1-8). The believer today likewise fixes eyes on Jesus, “the author and perfecter of our faith” (Hebrews 12:2). No strength remained in me Faced with divine glory, Daniel’s physical power evaporates. • Earlier, after the ram-goat vision, “I, Daniel, was exhausted and lay ill for several days” (Daniel 8:27). Genuine encounters with God drain human strength because “flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God” (1 Corinthians 15:50). • Elijah collapsed under the broom tree until an angel fed him (1 Kings 19:5-8). Peter, James, and John fell asleep on the Mount of Transfiguration (Luke 9:32). • This weakness highlights our dependence on God; “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness” (2 Corinthians 12:9). My face grew deathly pale Physical pallor shows Daniel’s terror and awe. • Nahum describes warriors whose “faces draw pale” before judgment (Nahum 2:10). Jeremiah pictures men “with hands on their loins like a woman in labor” and “every face turned deathly pale” at the day of the Lord (Jeremiah 30:6). • When the women found the empty tomb, they were “terrified and bowed their faces to the ground” (Luke 24:5). Holy fear accompanies the recognition of God’s majesty and human frailty. And I was powerless Daniel ends with total incapacity. • John “fell at His feet as though dead” when he saw the risen Christ (Revelation 1:17). • Job admitted, “I am unworthy—how can I reply to You? I put my hand over my mouth” (Job 40:4). • Such powerlessness is preparatory: the angel will soon touch Daniel, restore strength, and deliver the message (Daniel 10:10-11, 18-19). God humbles before He empowers, reminding us that “apart from Me you can do nothing” (John 15:5). summary Daniel 10:8 paints a vivid chain reaction to an unfiltered encounter with God: solitude, fixed attention, drained strength, visible fear, and utter helplessness. These responses affirm the literal, awe-inspiring reality of divine revelation and spotlight the utter dependence of humanity on God’s sustaining grace. (8) This great vision.--Daniel again distinguishes this from former visions: The glory of the man who appeared to him was far in excess of what he had witnessed previously (Daniel 8:17). The effects of the vision upon him are also mentioned. His "comeliness was turned," or, he grew pale with terror at what he saw, and fainted.Verse 8. - 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. The versions do not call for much remark. The LXX. renders "glory" by "spirit" or "breath;" and the Peshitta renders it by "body." The Massoretic is superior, as more difficult and more likely to be the source of the other two than either of them. Theodotion's rendering, δόξα, confirms this. Daniel explains how he alone had seen the vision, and narrates the effects contact with the spiritual had on him, "There remained no strength in me;... And I retained no strength" - a redoubled statement of weakness not necessarily meaning, as Jephet-ibn-Ali would have it, that the one refers to his inability to flee like his attendants, and the other to his inability to stand upright. It is probably due merely to the great impression this sudden powerlessness made on him. For my comeliness was turned in me into corruption. From the natural brightness of the skin in life the face assumed the yellow pallor of death (comp. Daniel 7:28). "And my countenance was changed in me;" comp. also Habakkuk 3:16, "When I heard, my belly trembled; my lips quivered at the voice: rottenness entered into my bones." While the ideas here are the same, the parallelism is made more striking by the difference of the terms.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew So Iוַאֲנִי֙ (wa·’ă·nî) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 589: I was left alone, נִשְׁאַ֣רְתִּי (niš·’ar·tî) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 7604: To swell up, be, redundant gazing at וָֽאֶרְאֶ֗ה (wā·’er·’eh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 7200: To see this הַזֹּ֔את (haz·zōṯ) Article | Pronoun - feminine singular Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, great הַגְּדֹלָה֙ (hag·gə·ḏō·lāh) Article | Adjective - feminine singular Strong's 1419: Great, older, insolent vision. הַמַּרְאָ֤ה (ham·mar·’āh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4759: A vision, a mirror No וְלֹ֥א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no strength כֹּ֑ח (kōḥ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3581: A small reptile (of unknown species) remained נִשְׁאַר־ (niš·’ar-) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7604: To swell up, be, redundant in me; בִּ֖י (bî) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's Hebrew my face וְהוֹדִ֗י (wə·hō·w·ḏî) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 1935: Splendor, majesty, vigor grew נֶהְפַּ֤ךְ (neh·paḵ) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2015: To turn about, over, to change, overturn, return, pervert deathly pale, לְמַשְׁחִ֔ית (lə·maš·ḥîṯ) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4889: Destructive, destruction and I was powerless. וְלֹ֥א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no Links Daniel 10:8 NIVDaniel 10:8 NLT Daniel 10:8 ESV Daniel 10:8 NASB Daniel 10:8 KJV Daniel 10:8 BibleApps.com Daniel 10:8 Biblia Paralela Daniel 10:8 Chinese Bible Daniel 10:8 French Bible Daniel 10:8 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Daniel 10:8 So I was left alone and saw (Dan. 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