Daniel 10:15

Authorized King James Version

And when he had spoken such words unto me, I set my face toward the ground, and I became dumb.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וּבְדַבְּר֣וֹ

H1696

And when he had spoken

perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue

עִמִּ֔י

H5973

adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then

כַּדְּבָרִ֖ים

H1697

such words

a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause

הָאֵ֑לֶּה

H428

these or those

נָתַ֧תִּי

H5414

unto me I set

to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)

פָנַ֛י

H6440

my face

the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi

אַ֖רְצָה

H776

toward the ground

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

וְנֶאֱלָֽמְתִּי׃

H481

and I became dumb

to tie fast; hence (of the mouth) to be tongue-tied

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Daniel. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of Daniel Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
How does this verse's literary context within Daniel chapter 10 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?

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