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Daniel 10:11
ESV And 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.
NIV He 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.
NASB And he said to me, 'Daniel, you who are treasured, understand the words that I am about to tell you and stand at your place, for I have now been sent to you.' And when he had spoken this word to me, I stood up trembling.
CSB He said to me, "Daniel, you are a man treasured by God. Understand the words that I'm saying to you. Stand on your feet, for I have now been sent to you." After he said this to me, I stood trembling.
NLT And the man said to me, 'Daniel, you are very precious to God, so listen carefully to what I have to say to you. Stand up, for I have been sent to you.' When he said this to me, I stood up, still trembling.
KJV And 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.

What does Daniel 10:11 mean?

The angel who touched Daniel is most likely Gabriel. This being is often used as a messenger on God's behalf (Daniel 8:15–16; 9:21–22; Luke 1:26). Some interpreters believe it was also Gabriel who appeared at first (Daniel 10:5–6), and whose voice and appearance caused Daniel to faint (Daniel 10:8–9). Others believe there are two separate entities here: the first being a preincarnate Jesus Christ, and the second—in this section—being Gabriel.

Here, as before (Daniel 9:23), Gabriel refers to Daniel as "greatly loved." The experience might be overwhelming, but the intent was not to cause fear. Rather, the angel has come to give Daniel further understanding of his earlier vision (Daniel 10:1). However, Daniel is still human, so despite being able to stand, he is still shaky and unsettled.

Like Daniel, believers today are "greatly loved" by their heavenly Father (John 3:16; 1 John 3:1). He wants us to understand His Word. However, God has not sent an angel such as Gabriel to believers. Instead, He has given us the Holy Spirit (John 14:16–17; Romans 8:14–16; 1 Corinthians 2:10–16; Ephesians 1:13–14, 17–18). Jesus promised, "The Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you" (John 14:26).
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