KJV ORIGINAL
Then there came again and touched me one like the appearance of a man, and he strengthened me,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Then this figure who looked like a person came back and touched me again, and suddenly I felt strong.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes divine help shows up exactly when we're at our weakest.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Daniel, which is set during the Jewish exile under Persian rule in the 6th century BC, the prophet Daniel is receiving a vision while mourning and fasting by the Tigris River. This angelic appearance comes after Daniel has been physically and spiritually weakened from his prayers, as part of a broader revelation about future events and spiritual warfare. The figure described as "one like the appearance of a man" is likely an angel sent by God to deliver strength and messages.
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