Daniel 7:15
Daniel 7:15 in Multiple Translations
I, Daniel, was grieved in my spirit, and the visions in my mind alarmed me.
¶ I Daniel was grieved in my spirit in the midst of my body, and the visions of my head troubled me.
As for me, Daniel, my spirit was grieved in the midst of my body, and the visions of my head troubled me.
As for me, Daniel, my spirit was pained because of this, and the visions of my head were troubling me.
I, Daniel, was deeply disturbed—the visions that had passed through my mind frightened me.
I Daniel was troubled in my spirit, in the middes of my body, and the visions of mine head made me afraide.
'Pierced hath been my spirit — I, Daniel — in the midst of the sheath, and the visions of my head trouble me;
“As for me, Daniel, my spirit was grieved within my body, and the visions of my head troubled me.
I Daniel was grieved in my spirit in the midst of my body, and the visions of my head troubled me.
My spirit trembled, I Daniel was affrighted at these things, and the visions of my head troubled me.
As for me, Daniel, I was very terrified by what I had seen in that vision, and I did not know what to think about it.
Berean Amplified Bible — Daniel 7:15
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Daniel 7:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אֶתְכְּרִיַּ֥ת
רוּחִ֛/י
אֲנָ֥ה
דָנִיֵּ֖אל
בְּ/ג֣וֹא
נִדְנֶ֑ה
וְ/חֶזְוֵ֥י
רֵאשִׁ֖/י
יְבַהֲלֻנַּֽ/נִי
אֶתְכְּרִיַּ֥ת
Kârâʼ
H3735
be distressed
Adj
רוּחִ֛/י
rûwach
H7308
spirit
Adj | Suff
אֲנָ֥ה
ʼănâʼ
H576
me
Adj
דָנִיֵּ֖אל
Dânîyêʼl
H1841
Daniel
Adj
בְּ/ג֣וֹא
gav
H1459
midst
Adj | N-ms
נִדְנֶ֑ה
nidneh
H5085
sheath
Adj
וְ/חֶזְוֵ֥י
chêzêv
H2376
vision
Adj | N-mp
רֵאשִׁ֖/י
rêʼsh
H7217
head
Adj | Suff
יְבַהֲלֻנַּֽ/נִי
bᵉhal
H927
to dismay
Adj | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Daniel 7:15
אֶתְכְּרִיַּ֥ת
Kârâʼ
H3735
"be distressed"
Adj
To be distressed or grieved is what the Hebrew word Kara means. It is used to describe a strong feeling of sadness or sorrow, often in response to a difficult situation. In the Bible, it is used to describe the emotional state of individuals who are struggling with hardship or loss.
Definition: (Ithp'el) to be distressed, be grieved
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: be grieved. See also: Daniel 7:15.
רוּחִ֛/י
rûwach
H7308
"spirit"
Adj | Suff
This word for spirit is used to describe the wind, a person's mind, or their emotions, and is seen in the writings of King Solomon.
Definition: 1) spirit, wind 1a) wind 1b) spirit 1b1) of man 1b2) seat of the mind
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: mind, spirit, wind. See also: Daniel 2:35; Daniel 5:12; Daniel 7:15.
אֲנָ֥ה
ʼănâʼ
H576
"me"
Adj
This is the Hebrew word for I or me, often used to emphasize the speaker. In the book of Daniel, it is used by the prophet to express his own thoughts and feelings.
Definition: I (first pers. sing. -usually used for emphasis) Aramaic of a.ni (אֲנִי, אָֽנֹכִ֫י "I" H0589)
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: I, as for me. See also: Ezra 6:12; Daniel 4:6; Daniel 7:28.
דָנִיֵּ֖אל
Dânîyêʼl
H1841
"Daniel"
Adj
The prophet Daniel, also called Belteshazzar, lived during the Exile and Return, and his name means God is my judge.
Definition: A prophet living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezk.14.14; also called Belteshazzar at Dan.1.7; 2.26; 4.8,9,18,19; 5.12; 10.1; Aramaic of da.niy.yel (דָּנִיֵּאל, דָּנִאֵל "Daniel" H1840) § Daniel = "God is my judge" 1) the 4th of the greater prophets, taken as hostage in the first deportation to Babylon, because of the gift of God of the interpretation of dreams, he became the 2nd in command of the Babylon empire and lasted through the end of the Babylonian empire and into the Persian empire. His prophecies are the key to the understanding of end time events. Noted for his purity and holiness by contemporary prophet, Ezekiel 1a) also, 'Belteshazzar' (H01095 or H01096)
Usage: Occurs in 43 OT verses. KJV: Daniel. See also: Daniel 2:13; Daniel 5:29; Daniel 7:28.
בְּ/ג֣וֹא
gav
H1459
"midst"
Adj | N-ms
This word means the middle or midst of something, like the center of a room or a group of people. It is used in the Bible to describe a location or position. The KJV translates it as midst or same.
Definition: midst, the midst Aramaic of gev (גֵּו "midst" H1460B)
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: midst, same, there-(where-) in. See also: Ezra 4:15; Daniel 3:21; Daniel 7:15.
נִדְנֶ֑ה
nidneh
H5085
"sheath"
Adj
In the Bible, this word can mean a sheath or the human body, which holds the soul. It's about containment and protection, like a sword in its sheath.
Definition: 1) sheath 1a) meaning uncertain
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: body. See also: Daniel 7:15.
וְ/חֶזְוֵ֥י
chêzêv
H2376
"vision"
Adj | N-mp
This word means a sight or appearance, often referring to a vision or dream. It is used in the Bible to describe what people see, either physically or spiritually.
Definition: 1) vision, appearance 1a) vision 1b) appearance
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: look, vision. See also: Daniel 2:19; Daniel 7:1; Daniel 7:20.
רֵאשִׁ֖/י
rêʼsh
H7217
"head"
Adj | Suff
The Hebrew word for head can refer to the physical head or the chief of something. It is used in various contexts, including the book of Genesis and the Psalms.
Definition: 1) chief, head 1a) head (of man) 1b) head (as seat of visions) 1c) chief 1d) sum (essential content)
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: chief, head, sum. See also: Ezra 5:10; Daniel 4:7; Daniel 7:20.
יְבַהֲלֻנַּֽ/נִי
bᵉhal
H927
"to dismay"
Adj | Suff
This word means to hasten or terrify, and it's used in the Bible to describe people's reactions to threats or dangers. It can also mean to be in a state of alarm or trouble. It appears in stories of war and crisis.
Definition: 1) (Pual) to frighten, alarm, dismay 2) (Ithpa'al) to hurry, hasten 3) (Ithpa'al) alarmed (part.)
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: in haste, trouble. See also: Daniel 2:25; Daniel 5:9; Daniel 7:28.
Study Notes — Daniel 7:15
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- Daniel 7:15 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Daniel 7:15
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 7:15
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 7:15
- Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 7:15
- Ellicott's Commentary on Daniel 7:15
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Daniel 7:15
- Cambridge Bible on Daniel 7:15
- Barnes' Notes on Daniel 7:15
- Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 7:15
- Sermons on Daniel 7:15
Context — Daniel’s Visions Interpreted
13In my vision in the night I continued to watch, and I saw One like the Son of Man coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into His presence.
14And He was given dominion, glory, and kingship, that the people of every nation and language should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed.
15I, Daniel, was grieved in my spirit, and the visions in my mind alarmed me.
16I approached one of those who were standing there, and I asked him the true meaning of all this. So he told me the interpretation of these things: 17‘These four great beasts are four kings who will arise from the earth.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Daniel 7:28 | Thus ends the matter. As for me, Daniel, my thoughts troubled me greatly, and my face turned pale. But I kept the matter to myself.” |
| 2 | Jeremiah 17:16 | But I have not run away from being Your shepherd; I have not desired the day of despair. You know that the utterance of my lips was spoken in Your presence. |
| 3 | Genesis 40:7–8 | So he asked the officials of Pharaoh who were in custody with him in his master’s house, “Why are your faces so downcast today?” “We both had dreams,” they replied, “but there is no one to interpret them.” Then Joseph said to them, “Don’t interpretations belong to God? Tell me your dreams.” |
| 4 | Habakkuk 3:16 | I heard and trembled within; my lips quivered at the sound. Decay entered my bones; I trembled where I stood. Yet I must wait patiently for the day of distress to come upon the people who invade us. |
| 5 | Romans 9:2–3 | I have deep sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. For I could wish that I myself were cursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my brothers, my own flesh and blood, |
| 6 | Daniel 4:5 | I had a dream, and it frightened me; while in my bed, the images and visions in my mind alarmed me. |
| 7 | Daniel 8:27 | I, Daniel, was exhausted and lay ill for days. Then I got up and went about the king’s business. I was confounded by the vision; it was beyond understanding. |
| 8 | Jeremiah 15:17–18 | I never sat with the band of revelers, nor did I celebrate with them. Because Your hand was on me, I sat alone, for You have filled me with indignation. Why is my pain unending, and my wound incurable, refusing to be healed? You have indeed become like a mirage to me— water that is not there. |
| 9 | Daniel 2:3 | he said to them, “I have had a dream, and my spirit is anxious to understand it.” |
| 10 | 2 Peter 1:14 | because I know that this tent will soon be laid aside, as our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me. |
Daniel 7:15 Summary
[Daniel 7:15 tells us that Daniel was grieved in his spirit and the visions in his mind alarmed him, which means he was deeply troubled by what he saw. This reaction shows us that even in the presence of profound spiritual truths, it's normal to feel overwhelmed, as also seen in the experiences of other prophets like Ezekiel in Ezekiel 1:28. As Daniel sought to understand his vision by asking for interpretation in Daniel 7:16, we too can seek to understand the deeper meanings of spiritual realities. By approaching God with humility and a desire to learn, as encouraged in Proverbs 1:7, we can grow in our faith and navigate the complexities of spiritual life.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Daniel feel grieved in his spirit after having the vision?
Daniel felt grieved in his spirit because the visions he saw were overwhelming and alarming, as seen in Daniel 7:15, and this is similar to other prophets who felt the weight of their visions, such as Ezekiel in Ezekiel 1:28 and Isaiah in Isaiah 6:5.
What does it mean for the visions to alarm Daniel in his mind?
The visions alarming Daniel in his mind, as stated in Daniel 7:15, means that they deeply troubled and disturbed him, much like the visions that troubled the prophet Habakkuk in Habakkuk 1:3, indicating the profound impact of what he saw.
How does Daniel's reaction compare to other biblical figures who received visions?
Daniel's reaction is similar to that of other biblical figures, such as John in Revelation 1:17, who fell at Jesus' feet as if dead when he saw the vision of the glorified Christ, showing the awe-inspiring nature of divine revelations.
What can we learn from Daniel's emotional response to his vision?
We can learn that it is normal to feel overwhelmed by the magnitude of God's plans and the weight of spiritual realities, as seen in Daniel 7:15, and that seeking understanding and interpretation, as Daniel does in Daniel 7:16, is a prudent response to such feelings.
Reflection Questions
- What are some visions or dreams that have left you feeling troubled or alarmed, and how did you respond to them?
- How do you think Daniel's faith was impacted by the visions he received, and what can we learn from his example?
- In what ways can we, like Daniel, seek to understand the deeper meanings and interpretations of the spiritual realities we encounter?
- What role does humility play in receiving and responding to visions or spiritual revelations, as seen in Daniel's approach to the one standing nearby in Daniel 7:16?
Gill's Exposition on Daniel 7:15
I Daniel was grieved in my spirit in the midst of my body,.... Or "sheath" (a); the soul being in the body as a sword in its scabbard; where it was "cut" (b) and pierced, as the word signifies; and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 7:15
I Daniel was grieved in my spirit in the midst of my body, and the visions of my head troubled me. I Daniel was grieved in my spirit in the midst of my body - literally, sheath; the body being the sheath of the soul.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 7:15
I was transported even to astonishment with the vision, it was so strange, surprising, and terrible to me.
Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 7:15
Daniel 7:15 I Daniel was grieved in my spirit in the midst of [my] body, and the visions of my head troubled me.Ver. 15. I Daniel was grieved in my spirit.] Chald., My spirit was scabbed through, so that my body became as an empty sheath or scabbard. Oh, the terror of that last judgment, when such a man as Daniel was so frightened to see the manner of it in vision only! "If the righteous scarcely be saved," &c. In the midst of my body.] Chald., Of my sheath: the body is but the soul’ s sheath (Pliny, in the history of Hermotinus Clazomenius, maketh use of the same metaphor), and compared to the soul it is but as a clay wall that encompasseth a treasure, as a wooden box of a jeweller, as a coarse case to a rich instrument, or as a mask to a beautiful face. Lib. vii. cap. 52.
Ellicott's Commentary on Daniel 7:15
(15) Midst.—See margin. The body was regarded as the sheath of the soul.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Daniel 7:15
Verse 15. I Daniel was grieved, &c.] The words in the original are uncommonly emphatic. My spirit was grieved, or sickened, בגו נדנה bego nidneh, within its sheath or scabbard. Which I think proves, 1. That the human spirit is different from the body. 2. That it has a proper subsistence independently of the body, which is only its sheath for a certain time. 3. That the spirit may exist independently of its body, as the sword does independently of its sheath.
Cambridge Bible on Daniel 7:15
15–28. The explanation of the vision.
Barnes' Notes on Daniel 7:15
I Daniel was grieved in my spirit - That is, I was troubled; or my heart was made heavy and sad.
Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 7:15
15, 16. Daniel being unable to understand the vision asks one of Jehovah’s attendants (Daniel 7:10) to explain it to him.
Sermons on Daniel 7:15
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The Wearing Down of the Saints by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the issue of people waiting in line to be prayed for and seeking a touch or word from a man instead of seeking God directly. The speaker refer |
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Our Daily Homily - Genesis Part 2 by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the resilience and faith of Joseph in the face of adversity, contrasting his virtuous choices with the failures of his brothers. He highlights how God uses tr |
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Gods People Are Hurting by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on their personal struggles and the feeling of being overwhelmed. They mention the story of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane, where he experie |
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The Greatness of God (Isaiah 6) - Part 3 by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of recognizing the greatness of Christ and the impending judgment day. He describes a scene where the greatest creatures in e |
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If Revival Doesn't Come by Ronald Glass | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the prophet Habakkuk and his reaction to God's revelation of judgment. Habakkuk expresses his fear and physical distress upon understanding t |
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That They Have Great Effects on the Body, Is No Sign by Jonathan Edwards | Jonathan Edwards discusses the effects of affections on the body, emphasizing that all affections, whether spiritual or not, have some impact on the body due to the close connectio |
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Fear and Awe by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes the distinction between fleshly fear and reverential awe of God, urging believers to recognize the power of God's judgments rather than succumbing to anx |