Daniel 10:5 Meaning and Explanation
“Then I lifted up mine eyes, and looked, and behold a certain man clothed in linen, whose loins were girded with fine gold of Uphaz:”
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What Does Daniel 10:5 Mean?
Lifting his eyes from his grief, Daniel sees a figure standing before him: a man clothed in linen, his waist girded with the finest gold of Uphaz. Linen is the dress of priests and of those who serve in holy places, and the gold marks royal splendor.
This is the beginning of one of Scripture's great heavenly appearances. The description that follows will overwhelm Daniel entirely. Here at the outset, the linen and gold signal both purity and majesty, one who comes from the very presence of God. The reader is invited to look up with Daniel, away from the weight of the world and toward the glory that breaks in from above.
Daniel 10:5 in the Original Language
bad (בַּד), 'linen' -- the fine fabric of priestly and holy service, marking the figure as one who serves before God.
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What does Daniel 10:5 mean?
Daniel lifts his eyes and sees a man clothed in linen, belted with fine gold.