Daniel 10:5

Authorized King James Version

Then I lifted up mine eyes, and looked, and behold a certain man clothed in linen, whose loins were girded with fine gold of Uphaz:

Word-by-Word Analysis

וָאֶשָּׂ֤א

H5375

Then I lifted up

to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative

אֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

עֵינַי֙

H5869

mine eyes

an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)

וָאֵ֔רֶא

H7200

and looked

to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)

וְהִנֵּ֥ה

H2009

lo!

אִישׁ

H376

man

a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)

אֶחָ֖ד

H259

and behold a certain

properly, united, i.e., one; or (as an ordinal) first

לָב֣וּשׁ

H3847

clothed

properly, wrap around, i.e., (by implication) to put on a garment or clothe (oneself, or another), literally or figuratively

בַּדִּ֑ים

H906

in linen

flaxen thread or yarn; hence, a linen garment

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וּמָתְנָ֥יו

H4975

whose loins

properly, the waist or small of the back; only in plural the loins

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חֲגֻרִ֖ים

H2296

were girded

to gird on (as a belt, armor, etc.)

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בְּכֶ֥תֶם

H3800

with fine gold

properly, something carved out, i.e., ore; hence, gold (pure as originally mined)

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אוּפָֽז׃

H210

of Uphaz

uphaz, a famous gold region

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?
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?

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