Daniel 7:15

Context

An Angel Interprets Daniel’s Vision

7:15 “As for me, Daniel, my spirit was distressed,¹ and the visions of my mind² were alarming me.

Daniel 7:28

Context

7:28 “This is the conclusion of the matter. As for me, Daniel, my thoughts troubled me greatly, and the color drained from my face.³ But I kept the matter to myself.”⁴

[7:15] ¹tn The Aramaic text includes the phrase “in its sheath,” apparently viewing the body as a container or receptacle for the spirit somewhat like a sheath or scabbard is for a knife or a sword (cf. NAB “within its sheath of flesh”). For this phrase the LXX and Vulgate have “in these things.”

[7:15] ²tn Aram “head.”

[7:28] ³tn Aram “my brightness was changing on me.”

[7:28] ⁴tn Aram “in my heart.”