8 So I was left alone, gazing at this great vision; I had no strength left, my face turned deathly pale and I was helpless.
8 Therefore I was left alone, and saw this great vision, and there remained no strength in me: for my comeliness
8 So I was left alone and saw this great vision, and no strength was left in me. My radiant appearance was fearfully changed,
8 Left alone after the appearance, abandoned by my friends, I went weak in the knees, the blood drained from my face.
8 Therefore I was left alone when I saw this great vision, and no strength remained in me; for my vigor was turned to frailty in me, and I retained no strength.
8 So I was left there all alone to see this amazing vision. My strength left me, my face grew deathly pale, and I felt very weak.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Daniel 10:8
Commentary on Daniel 10:1-9
(Read Daniel 10:1-9)
This chapter relates the beginning of Daniel's last vision, which is continued to the end of the book. The time would be long before all would be accomplished; and much of it is not yet fulfilled. Christ appeared to Daniel in a glorious form, and it should engage us to think highly and honourably of him. Let us admire his condescension for us and our salvation. There remained no strength in Daniel. The greatest and best of men cannot bear the full discoveries of the Divine glory; for no man can see it, and live; but glorified saints see Christ as he is, and can bear the sight. How dreadful soever Christ may appear to those under convictions of sin, there is enough in his word to quiet their spirits.