KJV ORIGINAL
For how can the servant of this my lord talk with this my lord? for as for me, straightway there remained no strength in me, neither is there breath left in me.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
How can someone like me even speak to you? I literally have zero strength left in my body right now, and I can barely breathe.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes God's presence is so overwhelming that we're left completely speechless and weak.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The Book of Daniel was traditionally written by the prophet Daniel for the Jewish community during the Babylonian exile and early Persian period. It was prompted by Daniel's prayer and fasting, seeking divine understanding about the future of his people under foreign rule.
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