Daniel 10:6
Daniel 10:6 in Multiple Translations
His body was like beryl, his face like the brilliance of lightning, his eyes like flaming torches, his arms and legs like the gleam of polished bronze, and his voice like the sound of a multitude.
His body also was like the beryl, and his face as the appearance of lightning, and his eyes as lamps of fire, and his arms and his feet like in colour to polished brass, and the voice of his words like the voice of a multitude.
his body also was like the beryl, and his face as the appearance of lightning, and his eyes as flaming torches, and his arms and his feet like unto burnished brass, and the voice of his words like the voice of a multitude.
And his body was like the beryl, and his face had the look of a thunder-flame, and his eyes were like burning lights, and his arms and feet like the colour of polished brass, and the sound of his voice was like the sound of an army.
His body shone like a jewel; his face was as bright as lightning; his eyes were like blazing torches; his arms and legs gleamed like polished bronze; and his voice sounded like the roar of a crowd.
His body also was like the Chrysolite, and his face (to looke vpon) like the lightning, and his eyes as lamps of fire, and his armes and his feete were like in colour to polished brasse, and the voyce of his wordes was like the voyce of a multitude.
and his body as a beryl, and his face as the appearance of lightning, and his eyes as lamps of fire, and his arms and his feet as the aspect of bright brass, and the voice of his words as the voice of a multitude.
His body also was like beryl, and his face as the appearance of lightning, and his eyes as flaming torches. His arms and his feet were like burnished bronze. The voice of his words was like the voice of a multitude.
His body also was like the beryl, and his face as the appearance of lightning, and his eyes as lamps of fire, and his arms and his feet like in color to polished brass, and the voice of his words like the voice of a multitude.
And his body was like the chrysolite, and his face as the appearance of lightning, and his eyes as a burning lamp: and his arms, and all downward even to the feet, like in appearance to glittering brass: and the voice of his word like the voice of a multitude.
His body shone like a precious beryl stone. His face was as bright as a flash of lightning. His eyes were/shone like flaming torches. His arms and legs shone like polished bronze. And his voice was very loud, like the roar of a huge crowd.
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Daniel 10:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/גְוִיָּת֣/וֹ
כְ/תַרְשִׁ֗ישׁ
וּ/פָנָ֞י/ו
כְּ/מַרְאֵ֤ה
בָרָק֙
וְ/עֵינָי/ו֙
כְּ/לַפִּ֣ידֵי
אֵ֔שׁ
וּ/זְרֹֽעֹתָי/ו֙
וּ/מַרְגְּלֹתָ֔י/ו
כְּ/עֵ֖ין
נְחֹ֣שֶׁת
קָלָ֑ל
וְ/ק֥וֹל
דְּבָרָ֖י/ו
כְּ/ק֥וֹל
הָמֽוֹן
וּ/גְוִיָּת֣/וֹ
gᵉvîyâh
H1472
body
Conj | N-fs | Suff
כְ/תַרְשִׁ֗ישׁ
tarshîysh
H8658
jasper
Prep | N-ms
וּ/פָנָ֞י/ו
pânîym
H6440
face
Conj | N-cp | Suff
כְּ/מַרְאֵ֤ה
marʼeh
H4758
appearance
Prep | N-ms
בָרָק֙
bârâq
H1300
to use lightning
N-ms
וְ/עֵינָי/ו֙
ʻayin
H5869
eye
Conj | N-cd | Suff
כְּ/לַפִּ֣ידֵי
lappîyd
H3940
torch
Prep | N-mp
אֵ֔שׁ
ʼêsh
H784
fire
N-cs
וּ/זְרֹֽעֹתָי/ו֙
zᵉrôwaʻ
H2220
arm
Conj | N-cp | Suff
וּ/מַרְגְּלֹתָ֔י/ו
margᵉlâh
H4772
feet
Conj | N-fp | Suff
כְּ/עֵ֖ין
ʻayin
H5869
eye
Prep | N-cs
נְחֹ֣שֶׁת
nᵉchôsheth
H5178
bronze
N-fs
קָלָ֑ל
qâlâl
H7044
burnished
Adj
וְ/ק֥וֹל
qôwl
H6963
voice
Conj | N-ms
דְּבָרָ֖י/ו
dâbâr
H1697
Chronicles
N-mp | Suff
כְּ/ק֥וֹל
qôwl
H6963
voice
Prep | N-ms
הָמֽוֹן
hâmôwn
H1995
crowd
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Daniel 10:6
וּ/גְוִיָּת֣/וֹ
gᵉvîyâh
H1472
"body"
Conj | N-fs | Suff
This Hebrew term means a body, either living or dead. It can describe a corpse or a carcass, emphasizing the physical nature of the body.
Definition: 1) a body (of living creatures) 2) a corpse, carcass, dead body
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: (dead) body, carcase, corpse. See also: Genesis 47:18; Nehemiah 9:37; Psalms 110:6.
כְ/תַרְשִׁ֗ישׁ
tarshîysh
H8658
"jasper"
Prep | N-ms
This Hebrew word refers to a precious gem, possibly a topaz or yellow jasper, translated as beryl in the KJV Bible.
Definition: 1) a precious stone or semi-precious gem 1a) perhaps a chrysolite, yellow jasper, or other yellow coloured stone
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: beryl. See also: Exodus 28:20; Ezekiel 1:16; Daniel 10:6.
וּ/פָנָ֞י/ו
pânîym
H6440
"face"
Conj | N-cp | Suff
This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.
Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of
Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.
כְּ/מַרְאֵ֤ה
marʼeh
H4758
"appearance"
Prep | N-ms
This Hebrew word refers to a sight or appearance, and can describe something beautiful or a supernatural vision. It encompasses various aspects of seeing, including physical and mental perceptions, and is used in different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) sight, appearance, vision 1a) sight, phenomenon, spectacle, appearance, vision 1b) what is seen 1c) a vision (supernatural) 1d) sight, vision (power of seeing)
Usage: Occurs in 82 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] apparently, appearance(-reth), [idiom] as soon as beautiful(-ly), countenance, fair, favoured, form, goodly, to look (up) on (to), look(-eth), pattern, to see, seem, sight, visage, vision. See also: Genesis 2:9; Job 41:1; Isaiah 11:3.
בָרָק֙
bârâq
H1300
"to use lightning"
N-ms
This word refers to lightning, a bright and powerful force of nature. It is also used to describe a flashing sword, conveying a sense of speed and intensity.
Definition: to flash (with lightning)
Usage: Occurs in 21 OT verses. KJV: bright, glitter(-ing sword), lightning. See also: Exodus 19:16; Jeremiah 10:13; Psalms 18:15.
וְ/עֵינָי/ו֙
ʻayin
H5869
"eye"
Conj | N-cd | Suff
This word can mean a spring or fountain, but also refers to the eye or a source of something. It is often translated as affliction, outward appearance, or countenance, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : eye 1) eye 1a) eye 1a1) of physical eye 1a2) as showing mental qualities 1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 828 OT verses. KJV: affliction, outward appearance, [phrase] before, [phrase] think best, colour, conceit, [phrase] be content, countenance, [phrase] displease, eye((-brow), (-d), -sight), face, [phrase] favour, fountain, furrow (from the margin), [idiom] him, [phrase] humble, knowledge, look, ([phrase] well), [idiom] me, open(-ly), [phrase] (not) please, presence, [phrase] regard, resemblance, sight, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them, [phrase] think, [idiom] us, well, [idiom] you(-rselves). See also: Genesis 3:5; Exodus 34:9; Deuteronomy 28:67.
כְּ/לַפִּ֣ידֵי
lappîyd
H3940
"torch"
Prep | N-mp
A torch or lamp, this word refers to a burning flame or fire. In the Bible, it describes a light source or a symbol of God's power.
Definition: torch
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: (fire-) brand, (burning) lamp, lightning, torch. See also: Genesis 15:17; Job 12:5; Isaiah 62:1.
אֵ֔שׁ
ʼêsh
H784
"fire"
N-cs
Fire is a powerful symbol in the Bible, representing both God's anger and his refining presence, as seen in Deuteronomy 4:24 and Malachi 3:2-3. It is also used for cooking and warmth. This concept is central to many biblical stories.
Definition: 1) fire 1a) fire, flames 1b) supernatural fire (accompanying theophany) 1c) fire (for cooking, roasting, parching) 1d) altar-fire 1e) God's anger (fig.) Aramaic equivalent: esh (אֶשָּׁא "fire" H0785)
Usage: Occurs in 348 OT verses. KJV: burning, fiery, fire, flaming, hot. See also: Genesis 15:17; Joshua 7:15; Psalms 11:6.
וּ/זְרֹֽעֹתָי/ו֙
zᵉrôwaʻ
H2220
"arm"
Conj | N-cp | Suff
The Hebrew word for arm refers to the arm as stretched out, symbolizing strength, force, or power, as seen in the KJV translations of arm, mighty, and strength.
Definition: 1) arm, forearm, shoulder, strength 1a) arm 1b) arm (as symbol of strength) 1c) forces (political and military) 1d) shoulder (of animal sacrificed)
Usage: Occurs in 84 OT verses. KJV: arm, [phrase] help, mighty, power, shoulder, strength. See also: Genesis 49:24; Proverbs 31:17; Psalms 10:15.
וּ/מַרְגְּלֹתָ֔י/ו
margᵉlâh
H4772
"feet"
Conj | N-fp | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word refers to the feet or a footpiece, often used to describe a place where someone stands. It appears in various contexts, including Genesis and Exodus. The word is related to the idea of a foundation or base.
Definition: place of the feet, feet
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: feet. Compare H4763 (מְרַאֲשָׁה). See also: Ruth 3:4; Ruth 3:8; Daniel 10:6.
כְּ/עֵ֖ין
ʻayin
H5869
"eye"
Prep | N-cs
This word can mean a spring or fountain, but also refers to the eye or a source of something. It is often translated as affliction, outward appearance, or countenance, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : eye 1) eye 1a) eye 1a1) of physical eye 1a2) as showing mental qualities 1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 828 OT verses. KJV: affliction, outward appearance, [phrase] before, [phrase] think best, colour, conceit, [phrase] be content, countenance, [phrase] displease, eye((-brow), (-d), -sight), face, [phrase] favour, fountain, furrow (from the margin), [idiom] him, [phrase] humble, knowledge, look, ([phrase] well), [idiom] me, open(-ly), [phrase] (not) please, presence, [phrase] regard, resemblance, sight, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them, [phrase] think, [idiom] us, well, [idiom] you(-rselves). See also: Genesis 3:5; Exodus 34:9; Deuteronomy 28:67.
נְחֹ֣שֶׁת
nᵉchôsheth
H5178
"bronze"
N-fs
This Hebrew word refers to copper or something made of it, like a coin or chain. It can also symbolize something base or impure, as in lust or filthiness. It appears in various KJV translations, including brasen and brass.
Definition: 1) copper, bronze 1a) copper (ore), bronze (as copper alloy) 1b) fetters (of copper or bronze) 1c) copper (as value)
Usage: Occurs in 119 OT verses. KJV: brasen, brass, chain, copper, fetter (of brass), filthiness, steel. See also: Genesis 4:22; 1 Kings 7:38; Psalms 107:16.
קָלָ֑ל
qâlâl
H7044
"burnished"
Adj
In the Bible, this word describes something that is polished or burnished, like a shiny metal. It is used to describe bright and clean objects. This word is found in descriptions of the tabernacle and its furnishings.
Definition: burnished, polished
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: burnished, polished. See also: Ezekiel 1:7; Daniel 10:6.
וְ/ק֥וֹל
qôwl
H6963
"voice"
Conj | N-ms
A voice or sound, it can refer to the sound of a person speaking, an animal, or a musical instrument. In the Bible, it is often used to describe God's voice or the sound of praise and worship.
Definition: : sound/noise 1) voice, sound, noise 1a) voice 1b) sound (of instrument)
Usage: Occurs in 436 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, bleating, crackling, cry ([phrase] out), fame, lightness, lowing, noise, [phrase] hold peace, (pro-) claim, proclamation, [phrase] sing, sound, [phrase] spark, thunder(-ing), voice, [phrase] yell. See also: Genesis 3:8; Judges 5:11; Job 4:10.
דְּבָרָ֖י/ו
dâbâr
H1697
"Chronicles"
N-mp | Suff
A word or thing, like a matter or affair, as seen in the book of Chronicles where it refers to the events and words of kings. It can also mean a cause or reason for something.
Definition: This name means word, speaking
Usage: Occurs in 1290 OT verses. KJV: act, advice, affair, answer, [idiom] any such (thing), because of, book, business, care, case, cause, certain rate, [phrase] chronicles, commandment, [idiom] commune(-ication), [phrase] concern(-ing), [phrase] confer, counsel, [phrase] dearth, decree, deed, [idiom] disease, due, duty, effect, [phrase] eloquent, errand, (evil favoured-) ness, [phrase] glory, [phrase] harm, hurt, [phrase] iniquity, [phrase] judgment, language, [phrase] lying, manner, matter, message, (no) thing, oracle, [idiom] ought, [idiom] parts, [phrase] pertaining, [phrase] please, portion, [phrase] power, promise, provision, purpose, question, rate, reason, report, request, [idiom] (as hast) said, sake, saying, sentence, [phrase] sign, [phrase] so, some (uncleanness), somewhat to say, [phrase] song, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, task, [phrase] that, [idiom] there done, thing (concerning), thought, [phrase] thus, tidings, what(-soever), [phrase] wherewith, which, word, work. See also: Genesis 11:1; Exodus 23:8; Deuteronomy 18:21.
כְּ/ק֥וֹל
qôwl
H6963
"voice"
Prep | N-ms
A voice or sound, it can refer to the sound of a person speaking, an animal, or a musical instrument. In the Bible, it is often used to describe God's voice or the sound of praise and worship.
Definition: : sound/noise 1) voice, sound, noise 1a) voice 1b) sound (of instrument)
Usage: Occurs in 436 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, bleating, crackling, cry ([phrase] out), fame, lightness, lowing, noise, [phrase] hold peace, (pro-) claim, proclamation, [phrase] sing, sound, [phrase] spark, thunder(-ing), voice, [phrase] yell. See also: Genesis 3:8; Judges 5:11; Job 4:10.
הָמֽוֹן
hâmôwn
H1995
"crowd"
N-ms
Being in a state of turmoil or having a lot of noise is what this Hebrew word means. It can also refer to a large crowd or abundance of something, like in the book of Proverbs where it describes a multitude of people.
Definition: 1) murmur, roar, crowd, abundance, tumult, sound 1a) sound, murmur, rush, roar 1b) tumult, confusion 1c) crowd, multitude 1d) great number, abundance 1e) abundance, wealth
Usage: Occurs in 78 OT verses. KJV: abundance, company, many, multitude, multiply, noise, riches, rumbling, sounding, store, tumult. See also: Genesis 17:4; Isaiah 33:3; Psalms 37:16.
Study Notes — Daniel 10:6
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- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 10:6
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 10:6
- Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 10:6
- Ellicott's Commentary on Daniel 10:6
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Daniel 10:6
- Cambridge Bible on Daniel 10:6
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- Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 10:6
- Sermons on Daniel 10:6
Context — Daniel’s Vision by the Tigris
4On the twenty-fourth day of the first month, as I was standing on the bank of the great river, the Tigris,
5I lifted up my eyes, and behold, there was a certain man dressed in linen, with a belt of fine gold from Uphaz around his waist.
6His body was like beryl, his face like the brilliance of lightning, his eyes like flaming torches, his arms and legs like the gleam of polished bronze, and his voice like the sound of a multitude.
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.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Revelation 19:12 | He has eyes like blazing fire, and many royal crowns on His head. He has a name written on Him that only He Himself knows. |
| 2 | Revelation 1:13–17 | and among the lampstands was One like the Son of Man, dressed in a long robe, with a golden sash around His chest. The hair of His head was white like wool, as white as snow, and His eyes were like a blazing fire. His feet were like polished bronze refined in a furnace, and His voice was like the roar of many waters. He held in His right hand seven stars, and a sharp double-edged sword came from His mouth. His face was like the sun shining at its brightest. 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, |
| 3 | Matthew 17:2 | There He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light. |
| 4 | Revelation 10:3–4 | Then he cried out in a loud voice like the roar of a lion. And when he cried out, the seven thunders sounded their voices. When the seven thunders had spoken, I was about to put it in writing. But I heard a voice from heaven saying, “Seal up what the seven thunders have said, and do not write it down.” |
| 5 | Ezekiel 10:9 | Then I looked and saw four wheels beside the cherubim, one wheel beside each cherub. And the wheels gleamed like a beryl stone. |
| 6 | Ezekiel 1:14 | The creatures were darting back and forth as quickly as flashes of lightning. |
| 7 | Ezekiel 1:16 | The workmanship of the wheels looked like the gleam of beryl, and all four had the same likeness. Their workmanship looked like a wheel within a wheel. |
| 8 | Ezekiel 1:24 | When the creatures moved, I heard the sound of their wings like the roar of many waters, like the voice of the Almighty, like the tumult of an army. When they stood still, they lowered their wings. |
| 9 | Revelation 10:1 | Then I saw another mighty angel coming down from heaven, wrapped in a cloud, with a rainbow above his head. His face was like the sun, and his legs were like pillars of fire. |
| 10 | Revelation 21:20 | the fifth sardonyx, the sixth carnelian, the seventh chrysolite, the eighth beryl, the ninth topaz, the tenth chrysoprase, the eleventh jacinth, and the twelfth amethyst. |
Daniel 10:6 Summary
This verse describes a magnificent being with a body like beryl, a face like lightning, and eyes like flaming torches, representing God's glory and majesty. The being's voice is like the sound of a multitude, symbolizing God's power and authority, as seen in Revelation 1:15. This description helps us understand God's character and nature, as revealed in Scripture (Psalm 104:1-2, Isaiah 6:1-5). As we reflect on this verse, we can cultivate a deeper sense of reverence and awe for our mighty God.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the description of the man's body in Daniel 10:6 represent?
The description of the man's body in Daniel 10:6, with his body like beryl, face like lightning, and eyes like flaming torches, represents the glory and majesty of God, as seen in similar descriptions in Ezekiel 1:4-28 and Revelation 1:12-16.
Who is the man described in Daniel 10:6?
The man described in Daniel 10:6 is likely a divine being, possibly an angel or a pre-incarnate appearance of Jesus Christ, as seen in other biblical accounts of heavenly beings in Daniel 3:25 and Daniel 8:15.
What is the significance of the man's voice being like the sound of a multitude?
The man's voice being like the sound of a multitude in Daniel 10:6 represents the power and authority of God, as seen in Revelation 14:2 and Revelation 19:6, where the voice of God is compared to the sound of many waters and a great multitude.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the book of Daniel?
This verse is part of a larger vision given to Daniel, as seen in Daniel 10:1-3, and serves as a precursor to the prophetic revelations that follow in Daniel 11:1-12:13, highlighting God's sovereignty and control over human history.
Reflection Questions
- What does this description of the man's body reveal about God's character and nature?
- How does the man's appearance in Daniel 10:6 compare to other biblical descriptions of heavenly beings?
- What role does this verse play in the larger narrative of Daniel's visions and prophetic ministry?
- How can we apply the principles of reverence and awe, as seen in Daniel's response to the vision, to our own relationship with God?
Gill's Exposition on Daniel 10:6
His body also was like the beryl,.... That is, that part of it which was not covered with the linen garment, and was seen, was like such a precious stone, said to be of an azure and sky colour,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 10:6
His body also was like the beryl, and his face as the appearance of lightning, and his eyes as lamps of fire, and his arms and his feet like in colour to polished brass, and the voice of his words like the voice of a multitude.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 10:6
Like the beryl, which is of a sea colour; others translate it the chrysolite, others the jacinth, the word in the text vyvrtk like the tarsis, this is a colour like the sea: the beryl, which is azure, and like the heavens, show Christ to be immortal and glorious, the Lord from heaven, heavenly, . See 10:9 28:13. His face as the lightning quickens to succour his saints and terrify his enemies, 28:3 . His eyes like lamps of fire, signify omniscience, splendour, and terror in Christ. His arms and his feet like in colour to polished brass, note his incredible power and swiftness to defend or to destroy invincibly. The voice of his words like the voice of a multitude: by this the Lord would distinguish the Lord Christ from creatures, and when he comes with a noise and a sound, to show the grandeur and terror of his presence. And thus his presence is wont to be ushered in before the revelation of great things, 43:2 ,15 14:2 19:1; by the example of Moses, Isaiah, Jeremiah, and the apostles; noting also the mighty power of Christ to fear.
Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 10:6
Daniel 10:6 His body also [was] like the beryl, and his face as the appearance of lightning, and his eyes as lamps of fire, and his arms and his feet like in colour to polished brass, and the voice of his words like the voice of a multitude.Ver. 6. His body also was like the beryl.] Of an azure colour, like the heavens. The "second Adam is the Lord from heaven." Some render it the chrysolite, which is of the colour of the sea; to note, say they, his power to purge the Church by his Word, Spirit, and judgments, as by the water of the sea. And his face as the appearance of lightning.] Which both shineth and terrifieth, and soon appeareth from the one end of the heaven to the other; Christ suddenly discovereth all things though never so remote. And his eyes as lamps of fire.] To note his omniscience, his wrath also and readiness to revenge. And his arms and his feet like in colour to polished brass.] Scintillantes purissime. To note his omnipotence in the execution of his wrath while he trampleth on his enemies, as he that hath brazen arms and feet cart easily break in pieces a potter’ s vessel. And the voice of his words like the voice of a multitude.] Strepitus - i.e., Maris. Or, As the noise of many waters, noting the efficacy of Christ’ s doctrine. See Acts 2:4.
Ellicott's Commentary on Daniel 10:6
(6) Beryl.—Heb., Tarshish, a variety of the topaz. His feet.—More correctly, the place where his feet were, or the lower extremities of his limbs. We are not told in what position the man was when Daniel first saw him. Later on (Daniel 12:6) he is described as being upon or above the waters. In this position he symbolises God as supreme over the nations who are represented by the Tigris.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Daniel 10:6
Verse 6. His body also was like the beryl] The description of this person is very similar to that of our Lord in Revelation 1:13-15.
Cambridge Bible on Daniel 10:6
6. The dazzling appearance of his person. His body] The word used in Ezekiel 1:11; Ezekiel 1:23. the beryl] the chrysolith (as LXX. in Ex. and Ezekiel 28:13)—said (see Smith, D. B., s. v. beryl) to be the topaz of the moderns—a flashing stone, described by Pliny as ‘a transparent stone with a refulgence like that of gold.’ Comp. Exodus 28:20, and especially Ezekiel 1:16; Ezekiel 10:9, where the wheels of the chariot in Ez.’s vision are compared to the same stone. The Heb. is tarshish: it may be so called, as Pliny says of the chrysolith, on account of its having been brought from Spain (Tarshish, Tartessus). as the appearance of lightning, … as torches of fire] cf. Ezekiel 1:13 (R.V. marg.), ‘In the midst of the living creatures was an appearance like burning coals of fire, like the appearance of torches … and out of the fire went forth lightning.’ like the gleaming of burnished brass] from Ezekiel 1:7 (of the feet of the cherubic figures which supported the throne) ‘and they sparkled like the gleaming of burnished brass.’ Gleaming is lit. eye, fig. of something sparkling: so Ezekiel 1:4; Ezekiel 1:16; Ezekiel 1:22; Ezekiel 1:27; Ezekiel 8:2; Ezekiel 10:9; Proverbs 23:31 (A.V. in all ‘colour’). the voice of his words] or, the sound of his words: the words do not seem to become articulate until Daniel 10:11. like the voice of a multitude] Isaiah 13:4 (the Heb. for ‘voice,’ ‘sound,’ ‘noise’ is the same). But the expression is perhaps suggested by Ezekiel 1:24 (R.V.) ‘a noise of tumult’ (where the Heb. for tumult partly resembles that for multitude here). An impressive, but inarticulate, sound seems to be what the comparison is intended to suggest. With the last three clauses of this verse, comp. the description of the risen Christ in Revelation 1:14 b, 15.
Barnes' Notes on Daniel 10:6
His body also was like the beryl - There is a very striking resemblance between the description here given and that of the Saviour as he appeared to John in Patmos, Revelation 1:13-16. See the notes at that passage.
Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 10:6
5, 6. This angelic man (doubtless Gabriel, Daniel 9:21), clothed in the pure white linen robes of Jehovah’s priest (Leviticus 6:10; compare Ezekiel 9:2), is very like the man Ezekiel saw on Jehovah’s
Sermons on Daniel 10:6
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An Exhortation to Church Members by Rolfe Barnard | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of repentance and committing oneself to Christ. He shares a story about an old man who couldn't bring himself to repent, and |
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(Revelation) the Marriage Supper of the Lamb - Part 2 by Willie Mullan | In this sermon, the preacher starts by singing a hymn about Jesus' blood and righteousness. He then mentions a speaker at a convention who struggled to speak and sarcastically comm |
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The Saviour's Many Crowns by C.H. Spurgeon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the power and sovereignty of Christ over all creation. He describes how Christ controls the seasons, the tides, and even the stars. The prea |
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Where Will You Spend Eternity? by Ray Brubaker | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the certainty of death and the importance of being prepared for it. He reminds the audience that death is appointed to all and that no one c |
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Studies in Psalm 16:-03 by James K. Boswell | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on a message he heard earlier that day and how it impacted him. He shares a personal story of a young man who surrendered his life to Jesus aft |
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Bible Portraits of Christ 06 His Head by James Booker | In this sermon, the preacher reflects on the suffering and humiliation that Jesus endured on the way to the cross. He compares the stripping of Jesus by the soldiers to the strippi |
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The Prints of the Nails by J.W. McGarvey | J.W. McGarvey preaches about the profound significance of the prints of the nails in Jesus' hands as a symbol of His enduring physical agony and ultimate sacrifice for our redempti |