I Daniel was grieved in my spirit in the midst of my body, and the visions of my head troubled me.

DANIEL 7:15KJV
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Daniel 7:15 (KJV)

What does Daniel 7:15 mean?

Daniel 7:15 describes Daniel feeling deeply troubled and disturbed in his spirit after seeing the visions he just experienced. The verse shows Daniel’s honest emotional reaction—he is unsettled and distressed by what he has seen in his dreams.

Daniel himself is speaking here, describing his own feelings after witnessing a series of powerful and mysterious visions about future kingdoms and events. The verse gives a glimpse into Daniel’s humanity, showing that even a faithful prophet can feel confusion and anxiety when faced with overwhelming revelations. This sets the stage for the rest of the chapter, where Daniel seeks understanding about what these visions mean.

The Aramaic behind Daniel 7:15

  • "grieved" (כְּרֵה / kᵉreh): This word often means to be pierced or deeply pained, not just mildly upset. It suggests Daniel is experiencing a strong, almost physical distress.
  • "spirit" (רוּחַ / ruach): This refers to Daniel’s inner being or emotional core, highlighting that his disturbance is not just mental but affects him deeply at his core.
  • "midst" (גִּוָּה / givvah): This word means the inside or center, here referring to the middle of Daniel’s body, emphasizing that his distress is felt deep within him, not just on the surface.
  • "troubled" (בְּהַל / behal): This word means to be alarmed or terrified, showing that Daniel’s reaction is one of real fear or anxiety, not just confusion.

Why Daniel 7:15 matters

  • This verse clears up any idea that receiving visions or messages from God is always a peaceful or uplifting experience; Daniel’s honest fear and confusion show the weight of what he has seen.
  • Daniel’s emotional response emphasizes the seriousness of the visions and prepares the reader for the importance of what follows in the chapter.
  • The verse connects Daniel’s personal experience to the larger theme of mystery and revelation in the book, reminding readers that understanding God’s plans can be overwhelming even for the faithful.

Where else these words appear

“troubled” Hebrew H927 · used in 10 verses

  • Daniel 2:25 Then Arioch brought in Daniel before the king in haste, and said thus unto him, I have found a man of the captives of Judah, that will make known unto the king the interpretation.
  • Daniel 4:19 Then Daniel, whose name was Belteshazzar, was astonied for one hour, and his thoughts troubled him. The king spake, and said, Belteshazzar, let not the dream, or the interpretation thereof, trouble thee. Belteshazzar answered and said, My lord, the dream be to them that hate thee, and the interpretation thereof to thine enemies.
  • Daniel 5:10 Now the queen, by reason of the words of the king and his lords, came into the banquet house: and the queen spake and said, O king, live for ever: let not thy thoughts trouble thee, nor let thy countenance be changed:

“spirit” Hebrew H7308 · used in 11 verses

  • Daniel 2:35 Then was the iron, the clay, the brass, the silver, and the gold, broken to pieces together, and became like the chaff of the summer threshingfloors; and the wind carried them away, that no place was found for them: and the stone that smote the image became a great mountain, and filled the whole earth.
  • Daniel 4:18 This dream I king Nebuchadnezzar have seen. Now thou, O Belteshazzar, declare the interpretation thereof, forasmuch as all the wise men of my kingdom are not able to make known unto me the interpretation: but thou art able; for the spirit of the holy gods is in thee.
  • Daniel 5:14 I have even heard of thee, that the spirit of the gods is in thee, and that light and understanding and excellent wisdom is found in thee.

“visions” Hebrew H2376 · used in 12 verses

  • Daniel 2:19 Then was the secret revealed unto Daniel in a night vision. Then Daniel blessed the God of heaven.
  • Daniel 4:9 O Belteshazzar, master of the magicians, because I know that the spirit of the holy gods is in thee, and no secret troubleth thee, tell me the visions of my dream that I have seen, and the interpretation thereof.
  • Daniel 7:2 Daniel spake and said, I saw in my vision by night, and, behold, the four winds of the heaven strove upon the great sea.

“midst” Hebrew H1459 · used in 13 verses

  • Ezra 4:15 That search may be made in the book of the records of thy fathers: so shalt thou find in the book of the records, and know that this city is a rebellious city, and hurtful unto kings and provinces, and that they have moved sedition within the same of old time: for which cause was this city destroyed.
  • Daniel 3:11 And whoso falleth not down and worshippeth, that he should be cast into the midst of a burning fiery furnace.
  • Daniel 3:24 Then Nebuchadnezzar the king was astonied, and rose up in haste, and spake, and said unto his counsellors, Did not we cast three men bound into the midst of the fire? They answered and said unto the king, True, O king.