“Again,
One in a human form
Touched me.
He strengthened me.
He said.
‘Do not fear!
Greatly beloved!
You are safe!
Be strong!
Be courageous!’
When he spoke
To me,
I was strengthened.
I said.
‘Let my lord speak!
You have strengthened me.’”
Then this appearance of a man or the angel Gabriel touched Daniel again. This time, it made Daniel stronger. This angel told Daniel not to fear because he was greatly loved and safe. Instead, Daniel was to be strong and courageous. When this figure spoke, Daniel felt strengthened. Finally, he told him, his lord, to speak because he had made him stronger.
Eugene Finnegan Bible Project 