Die letzte Offenbarung und die Versiegelung des Buches
1Im dritten Jahr des Königs Kyrus von Persien wurde dem Daniel, der Beltschazar heißt, etwas offenbart, was gewiss ist und von großer Not handelt. Und er achtete darauf und verstand das Gesicht. (Dan 1,7; Dan 1,21)2Zu der Zeit trauerte ich, Daniel, drei Wochen lang.3Ich aß keine leckere Speise; Fleisch und Wein kamen nicht in meinen Mund; und ich salbte mich auch nicht, bis die drei Wochen um waren.4Und am vierundzwanzigsten Tage des ersten Monats war ich an dem großen Strom Tigris5und hob meine Augen auf und sah, und siehe, da stand ein Mann, der hatte leinene Kleider an und einen goldenen Gürtel um seine Lenden. (Dan 8,15; Dan 12,6; Offb 1,13)6Sein Leib war wie ein Topas, sein Antlitz sah aus wie ein Blitz, seine Augen wie feurige Fackeln, seine Arme und Füße wie helle, blanke Bronze, und seine Rede war wie ein großes Brausen. (Hes 1,27)7Aber ich, Daniel, sah dies Gesicht allein, und die Männer, die bei mir waren, sahen’s nicht; doch fiel ein großer Schrecken auf sie, sodass sie flohen und sich verkrochen.8Ich blieb allein und sah dies große Gesicht. Es blieb aber keine Kraft in mir; jede Farbe wich aus meinem Antlitz und ich hatte keine Kraft mehr.9Und ich hörte seine Rede; und während ich sie hörte, sank ich ohnmächtig auf mein Angesicht zur Erde.10Und siehe, eine Hand rührte mich an und half mir auf die Knie und auf die Hände,11und er sprach zu mir: Daniel, du von Gott Geliebter, merk auf die Worte, die ich mit dir rede, und richte dich auf; denn ich bin jetzt zu dir gesandt. Und als er dies mit mir redete, richtete ich mich zitternd auf. (Dan 9,23)12Und er sprach zu mir: Fürchte dich nicht, Daniel; denn von dem ersten Tage an, als du von Herzen begehrtest zu verstehen und anfingst, dich zu demütigen vor deinem Gott, wurden deine Worte erhört, und ich wollte kommen um deiner Worte willen.13Aber der Engelfürst des Königreichs Persien hat mir einundzwanzig Tage widerstanden; und siehe, Michael, einer der Ersten unter den Engelfürsten, kam mir zu Hilfe, und ihm überließ ich den Kampf mit dem Engelfürsten des Königreichs Persien. (Jes 24,21)14Nun aber komme ich, um dir Bericht zu geben, wie es deinem Volk gehen wird am Ende der Tage; denn das Gesicht gilt erst ferner Zeit.15Und als er das alles mit mir redete, neigte ich mein Angesicht zur Erde und schwieg still.16Und siehe, einer, der einem Menschen gleich war, rührte meine Lippen an. Da tat ich meinen Mund auf und redete und sprach zu dem, der vor mir stand: Mein Herr, meine Glieder bebten, als ich das Gesicht hatte, und es war keine Kraft mehr in mir. (Jes 6,7; Jer 1,9)17Wie kann der Knecht meines Herrn mit meinem Herrn reden, da auch jetzt noch keine Kraft in mir ist und mir der Atem fehlt?18Da rührte mich abermals der an, der aussah wie ein Mensch, und stärkte mich (Dan 8,18)19und sprach: Fürchte dich nicht, du von Gott Geliebter! Friede sei mit dir! Sei getrost, sei getrost! Und als er mit mir redete, sah ich mich gestärkt und sprach: Mein Herr, rede; denn du hast mich gestärkt. (Offb 1,17)20Und er sprach: Weißt du, warum ich zu dir gekommen bin? Und jetzt muss ich wieder hin und mit dem Engelfürsten von Persien kämpfen; und wenn ich das hinter mich gebracht habe, siehe, dann wird der Engelfürst von Griechenland kommen.21Doch zuvor will ich dir kundtun, was geschrieben ist im Buch der Wahrheit. Und es ist keiner, der mir hilft gegen jene, außer eurem Engelfürsten Michael.
Daniel 10
English Standard Version
Daniel’s Terrifying Vision of a Man
1In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia a word was revealed to Daniel, who was named Belteshazzar. And the word was true, and it was a great conflict.[1] And he understood the word and had understanding of the vision. (Dan 1,7; Dan 1,17; Dan 1,21; Dan 6,28; Dan 8,26)2In those days I, Daniel, was mourning for three weeks. (Dan 10,13)3I ate no delicacies, no meat or wine entered my mouth, nor did I anoint myself at all, for the full three weeks. (Dan 10,2; Am 6,6; Mt 6,17)4On the twenty-fourth day of the first month, as I was standing on the bank of the great river (that is, the Tigris) (1Mo 2,14; Dan 12,5)5I lifted up my eyes and looked, and behold, a man clothed in linen, with a belt of fine gold from Uphaz around his waist. (Jos 5,13; Jer 10,9; Hes 9,2; Offb 1,13; Offb 15,6)6His body was like beryl, his face like the appearance of lightning, his eyes like flaming torches, his arms and legs like the gleam of burnished bronze, and the sound of his words like the sound of a multitude. (Hes 1,14; Hes 1,16; Hes 10,9; Mt 28,3; Offb 1,14; Offb 1,15)7And I, Daniel, alone saw the vision, for the men who were with me did not see the vision, but a great trembling fell upon them, and they fled to hide themselves. (Apg 9,7)8So I was left alone and saw this great vision, and no strength was left in me. My radiant appearance was fearfully changed,[2] and I retained no strength. (Dan 7,28; Dan 10,16)9Then I heard the sound of his words, and as I heard the sound of his words, I fell on my face in deep sleep with my face to the ground. (Dan 8,18)10And behold, a hand touched me and set me trembling on my hands and knees. (Hes 2,9)11And he said to me, “O Daniel, man greatly loved, understand the words that I speak to you, and stand upright, for now I have been sent to you.” And when he had spoken this word to me, I stood up trembling. (Hes 2,1; Dan 1,17; Dan 9,23; Dan 10,19; Hebr 1,14)12Then he said to me, “Fear not, Daniel, for from the first day that you set your heart to understand and humbled yourself before your God, your words have been heard, and I have come because of your words. (Ri 6,23; Dan 9,3; Dan 9,23; Dan 10,19; Apg 10,4; Offb 1,17)13The prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me twenty-one days, but Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me, for I was left there with the kings of Persia, (Dan 10,2; Dan 10,20; Dan 10,21; Dan 12,1; Jud 1,9; Offb 12,7)14and came to make you understand what is to happen to your people in the latter days. For the vision is for days yet to come.” (Dan 2,28; Dan 8,26; Dan 10,12; Hab 2,3)15When he had spoken to me according to these words, I turned my face toward the ground and was mute. (Ps 39,2; Ps 39,9; Dan 8,18; Dan 10,9)16And behold, one in the likeness of the children of man touched my lips. Then I opened my mouth and spoke. I said to him who stood before me, “O my lord, by reason of the vision pains have come upon me, and I retain no strength. (Jes 6,7; Dan 8,15; Dan 10,8)17How can my lord’s servant talk with my lord? For now no strength remains in me, and no breath is left in me.”18Again one having the appearance of a man touched me and strengthened me. (Dan 10,16)19And he said, “O man greatly loved, fear not, peace be with you; be strong and of good courage.” And as he spoke to me, I was strengthened and said, “Let my lord speak, for you have strengthened me.” (Dan 9,23; Dan 10,11; Dan 10,12)20Then he said, “Do you know why I have come to you? But now I will return to fight against the prince of Persia; and when I go out, behold, the prince of Greece will come. (Dan 8,21; Dan 10,13)21But I will tell you what is inscribed in the book of truth: there is none who contends by my side against these except Michael, your prince. (2Mo 32,32; Dan 10,13; Dan 12,1; Dan 12,4)
Daniel 10
New International Version
Daniel’s vision of a man
1In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia, a revelation was given to Daniel (who was called Belteshazzar). Its message was true and it concerned a great war.[1] The understanding of the message came to him in a vision.2At that time I, Daniel, mourned for three weeks.3I ate no choice food; no meat or wine touched my lips; and I used no lotions at all until the three weeks were over.4On the twenty-fourth day of the first month, as I was standing on the bank of the great river, the Tigris,5I looked up and there before me was a man dressed in linen, with a belt of fine gold from Uphaz round his waist.6His body was like topaz, his face like lightning, his eyes like flaming torches, his arms and legs like the gleam of burnished bronze, and his voice like the sound of a multitude.7I, Daniel, was the only one who saw the vision; those who were with me did not see it, but such terror overwhelmed them that they fled and hid themselves.8So I was left alone, gazing at this great vision; I had no strength left, my face turned deathly pale and I was helpless.9Then I heard him speaking, and as I listened to him, I fell into a deep sleep, my face to the ground.10A hand touched me and set me trembling on my hands and knees.11He said, ‘Daniel, you who are highly esteemed, consider carefully the words I am about to speak to you, and stand up, for I have now been sent to you.’ And when he said this to me, I stood up trembling.12Then he continued, ‘Do not be afraid, Daniel. Since the first day that you set your mind to gain understanding and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response to them.13But the prince of the Persian kingdom resisted me twenty-one days. Then Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me, because I was detained there with the king of Persia.14Now I have come to explain to you what will happen to your people in the future, for the vision concerns a time yet to come.’15While he was saying this to me, I bowed with my face towards the ground and was speechless.16Then one who looked like a man[2] touched my lips, and I opened my mouth and began to speak. I said to the one standing before me, ‘I am overcome with anguish because of the vision, my lord, and I feel very weak.17How can I, your servant, talk with you, my lord? My strength is gone and I can hardly breathe.’18Again the one who looked like a man touched me and gave me strength.19‘Do not be afraid, you who are highly esteemed,’ he said. ‘Peace! Be strong now; be strong.’ When he spoke to me, I was strengthened and said, ‘Speak, my lord, since you have given me strength.’20So he said, ‘Do you know why I have come to you? Soon I will return to fight against the prince of Persia, and when I go, the prince of Greece will come;21but first I will tell you what is written in the Book of Truth. (No-one supports me against them except Michael, your prince.
Daniel 10
King James Version
1In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia a thing was revealed unto Daniel, whose name was called Belteshazzar; and the thing was true, but the time appointed was long: and he understood the thing, and had understanding of the vision.2In those days I Daniel was mourning three full weeks.3I ate no pleasant bread, neither came flesh nor wine in my mouth, neither did I anoint myself at all, till three whole weeks were fulfilled.4And in the four and twentieth day of the first month, as I was by the side of the great river, which is Hiddekel;5Then I lifted up mine eyes, and looked, and behold a certain man clothed in linen, whose loins were girded with fine gold of Uphaz:6His 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.7And I Daniel alone saw the vision: for the men that were with me saw not the vision; but a great quaking fell upon them, so that they fled to hide themselves.8Therefore 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.9Yet heard I the voice of his words: and when I heard the voice of his words, then was I in a deep sleep on my face, and my face toward the ground.10And, behold, an hand touched me, which set me upon my knees and upon the palms of my hands.11And he said unto me, O Daniel, a man greatly beloved, understand the words that I speak unto thee, and stand upright: for unto thee am I now sent. And when he had spoken this word unto me, I stood trembling.12Then said he unto me, Fear not, Daniel: for from the first day that thou didst set thine heart to understand, and to chasten thyself before thy God, thy words were heard, and I am come for thy words.13But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me one and twenty days: but, lo, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me; and I remained there with the kings of Persia.14Now I am come to make thee understand what shall befall thy people in the latter days: for yet the vision is for many days.15And when he had spoken such words unto me, I set my face toward the ground, and I became dumb.16And, behold, one like the similitude of the sons of men touched my lips: then I opened my mouth, and spake, and said unto him that stood before me, O my lord, by the vision my sorrows are turned upon me, and I have retained no strength.17For how can the servant of this my lord talk with this my lord? for as for me, straightway there remained no strength in me, neither is there breath left in me.18Then there came again and touched me one like the appearance of a man, and he strengthened me,19And said, O man greatly beloved, fear not: peace be unto thee, be strong, yea, be strong. And when he had spoken unto me, I was strengthened, and said, Let my lord speak; for thou hast strengthened me.20Then said he, Knowest thou wherefore I come unto thee? and now will I return to fight with the prince of Persia: and when I am gone forth, lo, the prince of Grecia shall come.21But I will shew thee that which is noted in the scripture of truth: and there is none that holdeth with me in these things, but Michael your prince.
Daniel 10
La Bible du Semeur
Le temps de la fin
La vision de l’homme vêtu de lin
1Durant la troisième année du règne de Cyrus[1], empereur de Perse, un message fut révélé à Daniel, nommé aussi Beltshatsar. Cette révélation est authentique, elle annonce un grand combat. Daniel fut attentif à la parole, et il en reçut la compréhension dans une vision.2En ces jours-là, moi, Daniel, je fus plongé dans le deuil durant trois semaines entières.3Je ne touchai à aucun mets délicat; je ne pris ni viande, ni vin, et je ne me frottai d’aucune huile parfumée pendant ces trois semaines.4Le vingt-quatrième jour du premier mois, je me trouvai sur la rive du grand fleuve, le Tigre.5Je levai les yeux, et j’aperçus un homme vêtu d’habits de lin qui portait une ceinture d’or le plus pur[2] autour des reins[3]. (Hes 1,7; Hes 1,13; Hes 1,16; Hes 1,24; Hes 9,2; Offb 1,13; Offb 2,18; Offb 19,12)6Son corps luisait comme de la topaze, son visage flamboyait comme l’éclair, ses yeux étaient pareils à des flammes ardentes, ses bras et ses pieds avaient l’éclat du bronze poli. Quand il parlait, le son de sa voix retentissait comme le bruit d’une grande foule.7Moi, Daniel, je fus seul à voir cette apparition, les gens qui étaient avec moi ne la virent pas, ils furent soudain saisis d’une grande frayeur et s’enfuirent pour se cacher.8Je demeurai donc seul à contempler cette apparition grandiose. J’en perdis mes forces, je devins tout pâle et mes traits se décomposèrent; je me sentais défaillir.9J’entendis le personnage prononcer des paroles et, en entendant sa voix, je perdis connaissance et je tombai la face contre terre.
Le message de l’ange
10Alors, une main me toucha, elle me fit me redresser tout tremblant sur mes genoux et sur les paumes de mes mains[4]. (Hes 1,28)11Puis le personnage me dit: Daniel, homme bien-aimé de Dieu, sois attentif aux paroles que je t’adresse, mets-toi debout où tu es, car j’ai été maintenant envoyé vers toi. Pendant qu’il prononçait ces mots, je me relevai, tout tremblant.12Il poursuivit: Sois sans crainte, Daniel; car, dès le premier jour où tu as appliqué ton cœur à comprendre et à t’humilier devant ton Dieu, ta prière a été entendue; et je suis venu vers toi, en réponse à tes paroles.13Mais le chef du royaume de Perse s’est opposé à moi durant vingt et un jours. Alors Michel[5], l’un des principaux chefs, est venu à mon aide et je suis resté là auprès des rois de Perse. (Jud 1,9; Offb 12,7)14Je suis venu pour te faire comprendre ce qui arrivera à ton peuple dans l’avenir, car c’est encore une vision qui concerne ce temps-là.15Pendant qu’il m’adressait ces paroles, j’inclinai la tête vers le sol et je restais muet.16Et voici qu’un personnage qui avait l’aspect d’un homme[6] me toucha les lèvres, alors je pus de nouveau ouvrir la bouche et parler. M’adressant au personnage qui se tenait devant moi, je lui dis: Mon seigneur, cette apparition me remplit d’angoisse au point de m’ôter toute force.17Comment le serviteur de mon seigneur, que je suis, pourrait-il parler à mon seigneur qui m’est apparu, alors que je n’ai plus aucune force et que j’ai perdu le souffle?18Alors, celui qui avait l’aspect d’un homme me toucha et me fortifia.19Puis il me dit: Sois sans crainte, homme bien-aimé de Dieu! Que la paix soit avec toi! Fortifie-toi! Pendant qu’il me parlait, je repris des forces et je lui dis: Que mon seigneur parle, car tu m’as fortifié!20Il me dit: Sais-tu pourquoi je suis venu vers toi? Je suis sur le point de m’en retourner pour combattre contre le chef de la Perse, et quand je partirai, le chef de la Grèce apparaîtra.21Mais auparavant, je vais te révéler ce qui est écrit dans le livre de vérité. Personne ne me soutient contre tous ces adversaires, excepté Michel, votre chef.