18 While he was speaking to me, I was in a deep sleep, with my face to the ground. Then he touched me and raised me to my feet.

Other Translations of Daniel 8:18

King James Version

18 Now as he was speaking with me, I was in a deep sleep on my face toward the ground: but he touched me, and set set...: Heb. made me stand upon my standing me upright.

English Standard Version

18 And when he had spoken to me, I fell into a deep sleep with my face to the ground. But he touched me and made me stand up.

The Message

18 As soon as he spoke, I fainted, my face in the dirt. But he picked me up and put me on my feet.

New King James Version

18 Now, as he was speaking with me, I was in a deep sleep with my face to the ground; but he touched me, and stood me upright.

New Living Translation

18 While he was speaking, I fainted and lay there with my face to the ground. But Gabriel roused me with a touch and helped me to my feet.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Daniel 8:18

Commentary on Daniel 8:15-27

(Read Daniel 8:15-27)

The eternal Son of God stood before the prophet in the appearance of a man, and directed the angel Gabriel to explain the vision. Daniel's fainting and astonishment at the prospect of evils he saw coming on his people and the church, confirm the opinion that long-continued calamities were foretold. The vision being ended, a charge was given to Daniel to keep it private for the present. He kept it to himself, and went on to do the duty of his place. As long as we live in this world we must have something to do in it; and even those whom God has most honoured, must not think themselves above their business. Nor must the pleasure of communion with God take us from the duties of our callings, but we must in them abide with God. All who are intrusted with public business must discharge their trust uprightly; and, amidst all doubts and discouragements, they may, if true believers, look forward to a happy issue. Thus should we endeavour to compose our minds for attending to the duties to which each is appointed, in the church and in the world.