Joseph also told his father about this dream. But his father criticized him. His father said, “What kind of dream is this? Do you believe that your mother, your brothers, and I will bow down to you?”
Daniel 7:28 - Easy To Read Version “And that was the end of the dream. I, Daniel, was very afraid. My face became very white from fear. And I did not tell the other people about the things I saw and heard.” Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Hitherto is the end of the matter. As for me Daniel, my cogitations much troubled me, and my countenance changed in me: but I kept the matter in my heart. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Here is the end of the matter. As for me, Daniel, my [waking] thoughts troubled and alarmed me much and my cheerfulness of countenance was changed in me; but I kept the matter [of the interpreting angel's information] in my heart and mind. American Standard Version (1901) Here is the end of the matter. As for me, Daniel, my thoughts much troubled me, and my countenance was changed in me: but I kept the matter in my heart. Common English Bible The account ends here. Now as for how I, Daniel, felt about this: My thoughts disturbed me greatly. My mood darkened considerably, and I kept thinking about this matter. Catholic Public Domain Version And here is the end of the message. I, Daniel, was greatly disturbed by my thoughts, and my mood was changed in me, but I preserved the message in my heart. English Standard Version 2016 “Here is the end of the matter. As for me, Daniel, my thoughts greatly alarmed me, and my color changed, but I kept the matter in my heart.” |
Joseph also told his father about this dream. But his father criticized him. His father said, “What kind of dream is this? Do you believe that your mother, your brothers, and I will bow down to you?”
Joseph’s brothers continued to be jealous of him. But Joseph’s father thought much about all these things and wondered what they could mean.
Then the one that looked like a man touched my lips. I opened my mouth and started to speak. I said to the one standing in front of me, ‘Sir, I am upset and afraid because of what I saw in the vision. {\cf2\super [123]} I feel helpless.
So I was left alone. I was watching this vision—and it made me afraid. I lost my strength. My face turned white like a dead person’s face, and I was helpless.
Those two kings will have their hearts set on hurting each other. They will sit at the same table and lie to each other, but it will not do either one any good. Why? Because God has set a time for their end to come.
“‘As for you Daniel, go and live your life till the end. You will get your rest. At the end, you will rise \{from death\} to get your share.’”
“He answered, ‘Go on about your life Daniel. The message is hidden. It will be a secret until the time of the end.
He will not think like a man any longer. He will have the mind of an animal. Seven seasons (years) will pass while he is like this.’
Then Daniel (also named Belteshazzar) became very quiet for about an hour. The things he was thinking bothered him. So the king said, “Belteshazzar (Daniel), don’t let the dream or its meaning make you afraid.”
King Belshazzar was very afraid. His face became white from fear and his knees were shaking and knocking together. He could not stand up because his legs were too weak.
“I, Daniel, was confused and worried. The visions {\cf2\super [80]} that went through my mind bothered me.
During {\cf2\super [84]} the third year that Belshazzar was king, {\cf2\super [85]} I saw this vision. {\cf2\super [86]} This was after the other vision.
So Gabriel, the angel that looked like a man, came to me. I was very afraid. I fell down to the ground. But Gabriel said to me, “Man, {\cf2\super [95]} understand that this vision is for the time of the end.”
Gabriel said, “Now, I will explain the vision to you. I will tell you what will happen in the future. Your vision {\cf2\super [96]} was about the end times.
I, Daniel, became very weak. I was sick for several days after that vision. Then I got up and went back to work for the king. But I was very upset about the vision. I did not understand what the vision meant.
When the people saw Jesus, they were very surprised. They ran to him to welcome him.
Mary continued to think about these things. She was trying to understand them.
Jesus went with them to Nazareth. He obeyed everything his parents said. His mother was still thinking about all these things.
“Don’t forget the things I will tell you now: The Son of Man {\cf2\super [174]} will soon be given into the control of some men.”