Daniel 10:19

19 And he said, ¹“O man greatly loved, ²fear 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. ”

Daniel 10:19 Meaning and Commentary

Daniel 10:19

And said, O man, greatly beloved
. Or, "man of desires", as before, ( Daniel 10:11 ) , which shows it to be the same here speaking as there, and probably Gabriel: fear not;
for a man has nothing to fear, from men or devils, that is beloved of the Lord; and especially from good angels, how glorious and majestic soever they are: peace be unto thee;
all prosperity of body and soul; inward peace of mind, a freedom from all hurry of thought, and commotion of the passions, and eternal peace and joy in the world to come: be strong, yea, be strong;
take heart, pull up the spirits, be of good courage, play the man; be strong in the Lord, and in his grace, and fear nothing: the word is repeated for the greater encouragement: and when he had spoken unto me, I was strengthened:
divine power going along with his word; the prophet found his bodily strength renewed, his spirits revived, his heart cheerful, and his soul comforted, and all fear and dread removed from him; which was owing to the energy of divine grace; for otherwise not only men, but angels too, would speak in vain: and said, let my lord speak, for thou hast strengthened me;
and so was able to bear the sight of him, support in his presence, and hear his words, and take in what he said, which before he was unfit for; so an angel may be an instrument of strengthening a saint, yea, a prophet, and even our Lord Jesus Christ himself as man, ( Luke 22:43 ) .

Daniel 10:19 In-Context

17 How can my lord’s servant talk with my lord? For now no strength remains in me, and no breath is left in me. ”

18 Again one having the appearance of a man touched me and strengthened me.

19 And 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. ”

20 Then 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.

21 But 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.

Cross References

• 1. 10:19 ver. 11; ch. 9:23
• 2. 10:19 See ver. 12