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Daniel 10:5
ESV I lifted up my eyes and looked, and behold, a man clothed in linen, with a belt of fine gold from Uphaz around his waist.
NIV I looked up and there before me was a man dressed in linen, with a belt of fine gold from Uphaz around his waist.
NASB I raised my eyes and looked, and behold, there was a man dressed in linen, whose waist had a belt of pure gold of Uphaz.
CSB I looked up, and there was a man dressed in linen, with a belt of gold from Uphaz around his waist.
NLT I looked up and saw a man dressed in linen clothing, with a belt of pure gold around his waist.
KJV 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:
NKJV I lifted my eyes and looked, and behold, a certain man clothed in linen, whose waist was girded with gold of Uphaz!

What does Daniel 10:5 mean?

This occurs during the reign of Cyrus (Daniel 10:1). Daniel had been in mourning for three weeks, perhaps in response to a vision (Daniel 10:2–3). While standing near the Tigris River (Daniel 10:4), Daniel saw a figure with a celestial appearance. A description of the figure begins here (Daniel 10:6–7).

Some Bible teachers identify this person as Gabriel: the angel who often delivers God's messages (Daniel 8:15–16; 9:21–22; Luke 1:26). This would make him the same being who touches Daniel (Daniel 10:10) and speaks of battling with the "prince of the kingdom of Persia" (Daniel 10:13). Given that Gabriel was known to Daniel and named elsewhere but not here, others believe this is a different angelic being of a high order. Still others believe this is a preincarnate Jesus Christ because some aspects of the description match those given by John during his experience on Patmos (Revelation 1:13–16). However, as God the Son, Jesus would not have needed the help of Michael to overcome anyone (Daniel 10:13). A few commentators believe Daniel sees Jesus first, and then sees an angel, perhaps Gabriel, after he collapses (Daniel 10:9–10).

The figure's dress—white linen and a gold belt—would combine with his shining body (Daniel 10:6) into an impressive sight. The reference to "Uphaz" may be the same place called "Ophir" in Isaiah 13:12.
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