Daniel 10:18
ESV
Again one having the appearance of a man touched me and strengthened me.
NIV
Again the one who looked like a man touched me and gave me strength.
NASB
Then this one with human appearance touched me again and strengthened me.
CSB
Then the one with a human appearance touched me again and strengthened me.
NLT
Then the one who looked like a man touched me again, and I felt my strength returning.
KJV
Then there came again and touched me one like the appearance of a man, and he strengthened me,
NKJV
Then again, the one having the likeness of a man touched me and strengthened me.
What does Daniel 10:18 mean?
Daniel is once again touched and strengthened to counter the overwhelming effect of his visions (Daniel 10:16–17). As before, the being who touches him is one who looks like a human being. Read in context, it seems likely this is the same being with whom Daniel has been speaking: an angel (Daniel 10:10–15), probably Gabriel (Daniel 8:15–16; 9:21–22; Luke 1:26). However, not all commentators agree on this point. It's entirely reasonable that more than one angel has come to deliver this message. The exact identity of each being is not crucial to the purpose of Daniel's writing.The first touch was meant to encourage Daniel (Daniel 10:10–12). The second enabled him to speak (Daniel 10:16). The third now provides strength. This is important, as Daniel is about to be given more information, and he will need his strength to endure what he is about to be told (Daniel 10:19–21).
