Daniel 10
1 I Perserkongen Kyros tredje Regeringsaar modtog Daniel, som havde faaet Navnet Beltsazzar, en Aabenbaring; og Ordet er Sandhed og varsler om stor Trængsel. Og han mærkede sig Ordet og agtede paa Synet.
In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia a message was revealed to Daniel, whose name was called Belteshazzar; and the message was true, even a great warfare. He understood the message, and had understanding of the vision.
2 Paa den Tid holdt jeg, Daniel, Sorg i hele tre Uger.
In those days I, Daniel, was mourning three whole weeks.
3 Lækre Spiser nød jeg ikke, Kød og Vin kom ikke i min Mund, og jeg salvede mig ikke, før hele tre Uger var gaaet.
I ate no pleasant food. No meat or wine came into my mouth. I didn’t anoint myself at all, until three whole weeks were fulfilled.
4 Men paa den fire og tyvende Dag i den første Maaned var jeg ved Bredden af den store Flod, det er Hiddekel.
In the twenty-fourth day of the first month, as I was by the side of the great river, which is Hiddekel,
5 Og jeg løftede Øjnene og skuede, og se, der var en Mand, som var iført linnede Klæder og havde et Bælte af fint Ofirguld om Hofterne.
I lifted up my eyes and looked, and behold, there was a man clothed in linen, whose waist was adorned with pure gold of Uphaz.
6 Hans Legeme var som Krysolit, hans Ansigt straalede som Lynet, hans Øjne var som Ildsluer, hans Arme og Ben som blankt Kobber og hans Røst som en larmende Hob.
His body also was like beryl, and his face as the appearance of lightning, and his eyes as flaming torches. His arms and his feet were like burnished bronze. The voice of his words was like the voice of a multitude.
7 Jeg, Daniel, var den eneste, der saa Synet; de Mænd, som var hos mig, saa det ikke; men stor Rædsel faldt over dem, og de flygtede og gemte sig,
I, Daniel, alone saw the vision, for the men who were with me didn’t see the vision, but a great quaking fell on them, and they fled to hide themselves.
8 saa jeg blev ene tilbage. Da jeg saa dette vældige Syn, blev der ikke Kraft tilbage i mig, og mit Ansigt skiftede Farve og blev ligblegt, og jeg havde ingen Kræfter mere.
So I was left alone and saw this great vision. No strength remained in me; for my face grew deathly pale, and I retained no strength.
9 Da hørte jeg ham tale, og som jeg hørte det, faldt jeg bedøvet om med Ansigtet imod Jorden.
Yet I heard the voice of his words. When I heard the voice of his words, then I fell into a deep sleep on my face, with my face towards the ground.
10 Og se, en Haand rørte ved mig og fik mig skælvende op paa mine Knæ og Hænder.
Behold, a hand touched me, which set me on my knees and on the palms of my hands.
11 Og han sagde til mig: »Daniel, du højt elskede Mand, mærk dig de Ord, jeg taler til dig, og rejs dig op, thi nu er jeg sendt til dig!« Og da han talede saaledes til mig, rejste jeg mig skælvende.
He said to me, “Daniel, you greatly beloved man, understand the words that I speak to you, and stand upright, for I have been sent to you, now.” When he had spoken this word to me, I stood trembling.
12 Saa sagde han til mig: »Frygt ikke, Daniel, thi straks den første Dag du gav dit Hjerte hen til at søge indsigt og ydmyge dig for din Guds Aasyn, blev dine Ord hørt, og jeg er kommet for dine Ords Skyld.
Then he said to me, “Don’t be afraid, Daniel; for from the first day that you set your heart to understand, and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard. I have come for your words’ sake.
13 Perserrigets Fyrste stod mig imod i een og tyve Dage, men se, da kom Mikael, en af de ypperste Fyrster, mig til Hjælp; ham lod jeg blive der hos Perserkongernes Fyrste;
But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me twenty-one days; but, behold, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me because I remained there with the kings of Persia.
14 og nu er jeg kommet for at lade dig vide, hvad der skal times dit Folk i de sidste Dage; thi atter er der en Aabenbaring om de Dage.«
Now I have come to make you understand what will happen to your people in the latter days, for the vision is yet for many days.”
15 Medens han talede saaledes til mig, bøjede jeg maalløs Ansigtet mod Jorden.
When he had spoken these words to me, I set my face towards the ground and was mute.
16 Og se, noget, der saa ud som en Menneskehaand, rørte ved mine Læber, og jeg aabnede min Mund og talte saaledes til ham, som stod for mig: »Herre, ved Synet overvældedes jeg af Smerter og har ikke flere Kræfter.
Behold, one in the likeness of the sons of men touched my lips. Then I opened my mouth, and spoke and said to him who stood before me, “My lord, by reason of the vision my sorrows have overtaken me, and I retain no strength.
17 Og hvor kan jeg, min Herres ringe Træl, tale til dig, høje Herre? Af Rædsel har jeg mistet min Kraft, og der er ikke Vejr tilbage i mig!«
For how can the servant of this my lord talk with this my lord? For as for me, immediately there remained no strength in me. There was no breath left in me.”
18 Saa rørte atter en som et Menneske at se til ved mig og styrkede mig;
Then one like the appearance of a man touched me again, and he strengthened me.
19 og han sagde: »Frygt ikke, du højt elskede Mand! Fred være med dig, vær trøstig og ved godt Mod!« Og som han talede med mig, følte jeg mig styrket og sagde: »Tal, Herre, thi du har styrket mig!«
He said, “Greatly beloved man, don’t be afraid. Peace be to you. Be strong. Yes, be strong.” When he spoke to me, I was strengthened, and said, “Let my lord speak, for you have strengthened me.”
20 Da sagde han: »Ved du, hvorfor jeg kom til dig? Jeg maa nu straks vende tilbage for at kæmpe med Persiens Fyrste, og saa snart jeg er færdig dermed, se, da kommer Grækenlands Fyrste.
Then he said, “Do you know why I have come to you? Now I will return to fight with the prince of Persia. When I go out, behold, the prince of Greece will come.
21 Og ikke een hjælper mig imod dem undtagen Mikael, eders Fyrste,
But I will tell you that which is inscribed in the writing of truth. There is no one who holds with me against these but Michael your prince.
