Daniel 10:8

Authorized King James Version

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.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַאֲנִי֙
i
#2
נִשְׁאַר
Therefore I was left alone
properly, to swell up, i.e., be (causatively, make) redundant
#3
לְבַדִּ֔י
properly, separation; by implication, a part of the body, branch of a tree, bar for carrying; figuratively, chief of a city; especially (with preposit
#4
וָֽאֶרְאֶ֗ה
and saw
to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
#5
אֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#6
הַמַּרְאָ֤ה
vision
(causatively) a mirror
#7
הַגְּדֹלָה֙
this great
great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
#8
הַזֹּ֔את
this (often used adverb)
#9
וְלֹ֥א
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#10
נִשְׁאַר
Therefore I was left alone
properly, to swell up, i.e., be (causatively, make) redundant
#11
בִּ֖י
H0
#12
כֹּֽחַ׃
no strength
vigor, literally (force, in a good or a bad sense) or figuratively (capacity, means, produce)
#13
וְהוֹדִ֗י
in me for my comeliness
grandeur (i.e., an imposing form and appearance)
#14
נֶהְפַּ֤ךְ
was turned
to turn about or over; by implication, to change, overturn, return, pervert
#15
עָלַי֙
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#16
לְמַשְׁחִ֔ית
in me into corruption
destructive, i.e., (as noun) destruction, literally (specifically a snare) or figuratively (corruption)
#17
וְלֹ֥א
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#18
עָצַ֖רְתִּי
and I retained
to inclose; by analogy, to hold back; also to maintain, rule, assemble
#19
כֹּֽחַ׃
no strength
vigor, literally (force, in a good or a bad sense) or figuratively (capacity, means, produce)

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 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.

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