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Daniel 8:18 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Daniel 8:18 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Daniel chapter 8 verse 18 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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. set: Heb. made me stand upon my standing”
Daniel 8:18 (KJV)
Commentary on Daniel 8:18
The verse "Now as he was speaking with me, I was in a deep sleep on my face toward the ground" reveals Daniel's physical exhaustion from the overwhelming vision. The Hebrew nir dam (נִרְדָּם) means "deep sleep" or stupor—not ordinary sleep but a state of spiritual and physical overwhelm. Encountering divine glory drains human strength. Similar reactions appear throughout Scripture: Abraham (Genesis 15:12), Ezekiel (Ezekiel 1:28), John (Revelation 1:17). God's holiness and power exceed human capacity to endure."But he touched me, and set me upright" demonstrates divine compassion. Gabriel didn'...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Daniel 8:18
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“and he strengthened me.”
“but when they were fully awake”
“and set me on my feet; and I heard him who spoke to me.”
“one in the likeness of the sons of men touched my lips: then I opened my mouth”
“and saw this great vision”
“Daniel”
“and wakened me”
“when deep sleep falls on men”
“I was frightened”