Daniel 10:5
Daniel 10:5 in Multiple Translations
I lifted up my eyes, and behold, there was a certain man dressed in linen, with a belt of fine gold from Uphaz around his waist.
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:
I lifted up mine eyes, and looked, and, behold, a man clothed in linen, whose loins were girded with pure gold of Uphaz:
And lifting up my eyes I saw the form of a man clothed in a linen robe, and round him there was a band of gold, of the best gold:
I looked around and saw a man dressed in linen, and around his waist was a belt of pure gold.
And I lift vp mine eyes, and looked, and beholde, there was a man clothed in linnen, whose loynes were girded with fine golde of Vphaz.
and I lift up mine eyes, and look, and lo, a certain one clothed in linen, and his loins girt with pure gold of Uphaz,
I lifted up my eyes and looked, and behold, there was a man clothed in linen, whose waist was adorned with pure gold of Uphaz.
Then I lifted up my eyes, and looked, and behold a certain man clothed in linen, whose loins were girded with fine gold of Uphaz:
And I lifted up my eyes, and I saw: and behold a man clothed in linen, and his loins were girded with the finest gold:
I looked up and saw someone there who was wearing fine white/linen clothes and a belt made of pure gold.
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Daniel 10:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וָ/אֶשָּׂ֤א
אֶת
עֵינַ/י֙
וָ/אֵ֔רֶא
וְ/הִנֵּ֥ה
אִישׁ
אֶחָ֖ד
לָב֣וּשׁ
בַּדִּ֑ים
וּ/מָתְנָ֥י/ו
חֲגֻרִ֖ים
בְּ/כֶ֥תֶם
אוּפָֽז
וָ/אֶשָּׂ֤א
nâsâʼ
H5375
to lift
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cs
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
עֵינַ/י֙
ʻayin
H5869
eye
N-cd | Suff
וָ/אֵ֔רֶא
râʼâh
H7200
Provider
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cs
וְ/הִנֵּ֥ה
hinnêh
H2009
behold
Conj | Part
אִישׁ
ʼîysh
H376
man
N-ms
אֶחָ֖ד
ʼechâd
H259
one
Adj
לָב֣וּשׁ
lâbash
H3847
to clothe
V-Qal-Inf-c
בַּדִּ֑ים
bad
H906
linen
N-mp
וּ/מָתְנָ֥י/ו
môthen
H4975
loin
Conj | N-md | Suff
חֲגֻרִ֖ים
châgar
H2296
to gird
V-Qal-Inf-c
בְּ/כֶ֥תֶם
kethem
H3800
gold
Prep | N-ms
אוּפָֽז
ʼÛwphâz
H210
Uphaz
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Daniel 10:5
וָ/אֶשָּׂ֤א
nâsâʼ
H5375
"to lift"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cs
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to lift or raise something, and it's used in many ways, like lifting a burden or raising someone's status. It appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah, often talking about God lifting people up. It's about supporting or carrying something or someone.
Definition: : raise/take_up 1) to lift, bear up, carry, take 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to lift, lift up 1a2) to bear, carry, support, sustain, endure 1a3) to take, take away, carry off, forgive 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be lifted up, be exalted 1b2) to lift oneself up, rise up 1b3) to be borne, be carried 1b4) to be taken away, be carried off, be swept away 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to lift up, exalt, support, aid, assist 1c2) to desire, long (fig.) 1c3) to carry, bear continuously 1c4) to take, take away 1d) (Hithpael) to lift oneself up, exalt oneself 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to cause one to bear (iniquity) 1e2) to cause to bring, have brought
Usage: Occurs in 609 OT verses. KJV: accept, advance, arise, (able to, (armor), suffer to) bear(-er, up), bring (forth), burn, carry (away), cast, contain, desire, ease, exact, exalt (self), extol, fetch, forgive, furnish, further, give, go on, help, high, hold up, honorable ([phrase] man), lade, lay, lift (self) up, lofty, marry, magnify, [idiom] needs, obtain, pardon, raise (up), receive, regard, respect, set (up), spare, stir up, [phrase] swear, take (away, up), [idiom] utterly, wear, yield. See also: Genesis 4:13; Numbers 4:2; 1 Samuel 14:3.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
עֵינַ/י֙
ʻayin
H5869
"eye"
N-cd | Suff
This word can mean a spring or fountain, but also refers to the eye or a source of something. It is often translated as affliction, outward appearance, or countenance, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : eye 1) eye 1a) eye 1a1) of physical eye 1a2) as showing mental qualities 1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 828 OT verses. KJV: affliction, outward appearance, [phrase] before, [phrase] think best, colour, conceit, [phrase] be content, countenance, [phrase] displease, eye((-brow), (-d), -sight), face, [phrase] favour, fountain, furrow (from the margin), [idiom] him, [phrase] humble, knowledge, look, ([phrase] well), [idiom] me, open(-ly), [phrase] (not) please, presence, [phrase] regard, resemblance, sight, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them, [phrase] think, [idiom] us, well, [idiom] you(-rselves). See also: Genesis 3:5; Exodus 34:9; Deuteronomy 28:67.
וָ/אֵ֔רֶא
râʼâh
H7200
"Provider"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cs
The Hebrew word for provider means to see or look after, and is used to describe God's care for his people. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible, including in Genesis and other books.
Definition: (Lord will) Provide, cause to be seen. This name means to see, look at, inspect, look after
Usage: Occurs in 1206 OT verses. KJV: advise self, appear, approve, behold, [idiom] certainly, consider, discern, (make to) enjoy, have experience, gaze, take heed, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] joyfully, lo, look (on, one another, one on another, one upon another, out, up, upon), mark, meet, [idiom] be near, perceive, present, provide, regard, (have) respect, (fore-, cause to, let) see(-r, -m, one another), shew (self), [idiom] sight of others, (e-) spy, stare, [idiom] surely, [idiom] think, view, visions. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 41:41; Exodus 33:13.
וְ/הִנֵּ֥ה
hinnêh
H2009
"behold"
Conj | Part
This Hebrew word is an expression that means 'behold' or 'look', often used to draw attention to something. It appears in Genesis and Isaiah, and is translated as 'behold' or 'lo' in the KJV.
Definition: behold, lo, see, if
Usage: Occurs in 799 OT verses. KJV: behold, lo, see. See also: Genesis 1:29; Genesis 42:35; Deuteronomy 19:18.
אִישׁ
ʼîysh
H376
"man"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for man, referring to a male person or individual, is used in the Bible to describe humans in contrast to God or animals, as seen in Genesis and Psalms. It can also mean husband or servant. In the KJV, it is translated as man or male.
Definition: : man 1) man 1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female) 1b) husband 1c) human being, person (in contrast to God) 1d) servant 1e) mankind 1f) champion 1g) great man 2) whosoever 3) each (adjective)
Usage: Occurs in 1851 OT verses. KJV: also, another, any (man), a certain, [phrase] champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), [phrase] none, one, people, person, [phrase] steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare H802 (אִשָּׁה). See also: Genesis 2:23; Genesis 42:25; Exodus 32:23.
אֶחָ֖ד
ʼechâd
H259
"one"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means one or united, and is used to describe something that is single or unique. It is often translated as one, first, or alone. For example, in Genesis 1:5, God calls the light day and the darkness night, and separates them into one thing from another.
Definition: 1) one (number) 1a) one (number) 1b) each, every 1c) a certain 1d) an (indefinite article) 1e) only, once, once for all 1f) one...another, the one...the other, one after another, one by one 1g) first 1h) eleven (in combination), eleventh (ordinal)
Usage: Occurs in 739 OT verses. KJV: a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together, See also: Genesis 1:5; Exodus 36:26; Numbers 7:70.
לָב֣וּשׁ
lâbash
H3847
"to clothe"
V-Qal-Inf-c
To clothe means to wrap something around or put on a garment. In the Bible, it can be used literally or figuratively, as in putting on clothes or being clothed with a certain attitude.
Definition: 1) to dress, wear, clothe, put on clothing, be clothed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to put on clothes, be clothed, wear 1a2) to put on, be clothed with (fig.) 1b) (Pual) to be fully clothed 1c) (Hiphil) to clothe, array with, dress Aramaic equivalent: le.vash (לְבֵשׁ "to clothe" H3848)
Usage: Occurs in 102 OT verses. KJV: (in) apparel, arm, array (self), clothe (self), come upon, put (on, upon), wear. See also: Genesis 3:21; Job 27:17; Psalms 35:26.
בַּדִּ֑ים
bad
H906
"linen"
N-mp
The Hebrew word 'bad' can also refer to linen, a type of fabric made from flax, or a garment made from it, as seen in the Bible's descriptions of priestly clothing.
Definition: linen, white linen
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: linen. See also: Exodus 28:42; 1 Chronicles 15:27; Daniel 12:7.
וּ/מָתְנָ֥י/ו
môthen
H4975
"loin"
Conj | N-md | Suff
Refers to the waist or small of the back, often translated as loins or hips, as seen in Proverbs 30:31. It can also describe the sides of an animal. The word is only used in plural form.
Definition: 1) loins, hips 1a) used with zar.zir (זַרְזִיר "greyhound" H2223) in Pr 30:31; perhaps an extinct animal, exact meaning unknown
Usage: Occurs in 45 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] greyhound, loins, side. See also: Genesis 37:34; Isaiah 20:2; Psalms 66:11.
חֲגֻרִ֖ים
châgar
H2296
"to gird"
V-Qal-Inf-c
The Hebrew word chagar means to gird or put on a belt, and is used to describe preparing for battle or work, as seen in various KJV translations.
Definition: 1) to gird, gird on, gird oneself, put on a belt 1a)(Qal) 1a1) to gird 1a2) to gird on, bind on 1a3) to gird oneself
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: be able to put on, be afraid, appointed, gird, restrain, [idiom] on every side. See also: Exodus 12:11; 2 Kings 3:21; Psalms 45:4.
בְּ/כֶ֥תֶם
kethem
H3800
"gold"
Prep | N-ms
This word refers to pure gold, often used to describe valuable items like the golden ornaments in the Temple.
Definition: gold, pure gold
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: ((most) fine, pure) gold(-en wedge). See also: Job 28:16; Proverbs 25:12; Psalms 45:10.
אוּפָֽז
ʼÛwphâz
H210
"Uphaz"
N-proper
Uphaz was a region famous for its gold, with the name meaning desire of fine gold. It is referenced in the Bible as a place of valuable resources.
Definition: § Uphaz = "desire of fine gold" a place famous for its gold
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Uphaz. See also: Jeremiah 10:9; Daniel 10:5.
Study Notes — Daniel 10:5
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- Daniel 10:5 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Daniel 10:5
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 10:5
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 10:5
- Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 10:5
- Ellicott's Commentary on Daniel 10:5
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Daniel 10:5
- Cambridge Bible on Daniel 10:5
- Barnes' Notes on Daniel 10:5
- Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 10:5
- Sermons on Daniel 10:5
Context — Daniel’s Vision by the Tigris
3I ate no rich food, no meat or wine entered my mouth, and I did not anoint myself with oil until the three weeks were completed.
4On the twenty-fourth day of the first month, as I was standing on the bank of the great river, the Tigris,
5I lifted up my eyes, and behold, there was a certain man dressed in linen, with a belt of fine gold from Uphaz around his waist.
6His body was like beryl, his face like the brilliance of lightning, his eyes like flaming torches, his arms and legs like the gleam of polished bronze, and his voice like the sound of a multitude. 7Only I, Daniel, saw the vision; the men with me did not see it, but a great terror fell upon them, and they ran and hid themselves.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Revelation 1:13–15 | and among the lampstands was One like the Son of Man, dressed in a long robe, with a golden sash around His chest. The hair of His head was white like wool, as white as snow, and His eyes were like a blazing fire. His feet were like polished bronze refined in a furnace, and His voice was like the roar of many waters. |
| 2 | Daniel 12:6–7 | One of them said to the man dressed in linen, who was above the waters of the river, “How long until the fulfillment of these wonders?” And the man dressed in linen, who was above the waters of the river, raised his right hand and his left hand toward heaven, and I heard him swear by Him who lives forever, saying, “It will be for a time, and times, and half a time. When the power of the holy people has finally been shattered, all these things will be completed.” |
| 3 | Ezekiel 9:2 | And I saw six men coming from the direction of the Upper Gate, which faces north, each with a weapon of slaughter in his hand. With them was another man clothed in linen who had a writing kit at his side. And they came in and stood beside the bronze altar. |
| 4 | Jeremiah 10:9 | Hammered silver is brought from Tarshish, and gold from Uphaz— the work of a craftsman from the hands of a goldsmith. Their clothes are blue and purple, all fashioned by skilled workers. |
| 5 | Revelation 15:6–7 | And out of the temple came the seven angels with the seven plagues, dressed in clean and bright linen and girded with golden sashes around their chests. Then one of the four living creatures gave the seven angels seven golden bowls full of the wrath of God, who lives forever and ever. |
| 6 | Joshua 5:13 | Now when Joshua was near Jericho, he looked up and saw a man standing in front of him with a drawn sword in His hand. Joshua approached Him and asked, “Are You for us or for our enemies?” |
| 7 | Isaiah 11:5 | Righteousness will be the belt around His hips, and faithfulness the sash around His waist. |
| 8 | Zechariah 1:8 | I looked out into the night and saw a man riding on a red horse. He was standing among the myrtle trees in the hollow, and behind him were red, sorrel, and white horses. |
| 9 | Ephesians 6:14 | Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness arrayed, |
Daniel 10:5 Summary
In Daniel 10:5, the prophet Daniel sees a magnificent being dressed in linen with a gold belt, which represents God's glory and purity. This vision is a response to Daniel's prayer and fasting, and it shows that God is willing to reveal His plans and purposes to those who seek Him with a humble heart (as seen in Jeremiah 29:12-13 and Matthew 7:7-8). The man in linen is a powerful symbol of God's presence and power, and it reminds us that God is always working in our lives, even when we don't see or understand what He is doing (Romans 8:28). By seeking God with faith and obedience, we can experience His presence and guidance in our lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the man dressed in linen in Daniel 10:5?
The man dressed in linen is likely an angelic being, possibly a representation of Jesus Christ, as described in Daniel 10:5-6, similar to the description of Jesus in Revelation 1:13-16 and Ezekiel 1:5-14.
What is the significance of the belt of fine gold from Uphaz?
The belt of fine gold from Uphaz symbolizes the richness and value of the heavenly realm, as gold is often associated with divine glory and purity in the Bible, such as in Exodus 25:11 and Isaiah 13:12.
Why did Daniel see this vision and not the men with him?
Daniel saw the vision because he was a prophet chosen by God to receive divine revelations, as stated in Daniel 10:11, and his spiritual eyes were open to the heavenly realm, similar to the experience of the prophet Elisha in 2 Kings 6:17.
How does this vision relate to Daniel's prayer and fasting?
The vision is a response to Daniel's prayer and fasting, as he had been seeking God's guidance and wisdom for 21 days, as mentioned in Daniel 10:2-3, and God answered his prayers by sending this heavenly messenger, similar to the experience of the prophet Elijah in 1 Kings 19:1-18.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about the nature of heavenly beings and their interaction with humanity?
- How does the description of the man in linen impact your understanding of God's power and glory?
- In what ways can you, like Daniel, prepare your heart to receive divine revelations and guidance?
- What role does faith and obedience play in receiving visions and spiritual insights from God?
Gill's Exposition on Daniel 10:5
Then I lifted up mine eyes, and looked,.... Being excited to it, by an object presented, of an unusual appearance, which engaged his attention, and caused him to look wistly at it: and, behold a
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 10:5
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: Then I lifted up mine eyes - from the ground, on which they had been fixed in his mourning.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 10:5
He beheld wistly and with a composed mind. A certain man; which man some will have an angel, either Gabriel, who appeared to him before, or Michael, chief among the angels, Jude 9, archangel, who is mentioned after. Or rather, Christ, who was true man. 1. He appeared to Daniel in royal and priestly robes, which was not proper for any angel. 2. He appeared in so great brightness and majesty, which made Daniel astonished, and laid him prostrate. 3. Compare this place with ,7, and you find him the same as here, revealing the secrets of times, and of God’ s providence towards his church, which is Christ. Clothed in linen, whose loins were girded with fine gold of Uphaz: see , where the Lord Jesus Christ is described as here in Daniel, and for the same end. Now he appeared thus before his incarnation, in the Old Testament, as a prelude of it, as the best expositors grant it. By this appearance the Lord Christ held out clearly his three offices of King, Priest, and Prophet. The girding of loins signifies his readiness to obey the commands and do the work of his Father; besides the ornament of the curious golden girdle.
Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 10:5
Daniel 10:5 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:Ver. 5. Then I lifted up mine eyes, and looked,] viz., After my long fasting, praying, and meditating. So Moses and Elias, those great fasters, met together with our Saviour gloriously in the mount at his transfiguration. It is abstinence, not fulness, that makes a man capable of heavenly visions of divine glory. Behold a certain man.] Heb., One man; a singular man, a glorious person; Messias the prince, described here by his habit and parts as a judge, say some, or as a priest, say others. See Daniel 12:6-7 Revelation 1:13-15; Revelation 10:5. Clothed in linen.] To show his innocence and purity, as also his righteousnesses, imputed and imparted, wherewith he clotheth his saints, that fine white linen and shining. Whose loins were girded with fine gold of Uphaz.] Or, Of Ophir; Peru, haply, or Malaca, or Sopbala. This golden girdle about his loins denoteth Christ’ s strength and alacrity.
Ellicott's Commentary on Daniel 10:5
(5) A certain man.—The appearance of this person is minutely described, while that of the angels is not mentioned. The dress especially recalls to our minds the clothing of the high priest. (See Exodus 39:27-29, and comp. Revelation 1:13.) The person himself is carefully distinguished from Michael (Daniel 10:21), and as we may infer from Daniel’s silence (comp. Daniel 9:21), he is distinct from Gabriel also. He is the same man who stood before Daniel (Daniel 8:15), and must be regarded as “the Angel of God” (Exodus 32:34), or “God’s Presence” (Exodus 33:14), or “God’s Name;” in fact, the One who was the Logos. Uphaz.—A place only mentioned in this passage and Jeremiah 10:9. The locality of it is unknown. The additions of the LXX. should be noted.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Daniel 10:5
Verse 5. Clothed in linen] The description is intended to point out the splendour of the garments. Gold of Uphaz] The same as Ophir.
Cambridge Bible on Daniel 10:5
5–9. The dazzling being seen by Daniel in his vision, and the effects of the spectacle upon him. For a vision following a fast, cf. Apoc. of Baruch Daniel 10:7, ix. 2, vii. 5, x. 5, 6, xxi. 1, xliii. 3, xlvii. 2; 2Es 5:13; 2Es 5:20; 2Es 6:31; 2Es 6:35; 2Es 9:24; 2Es 9:26; 2Es 12:51 : also Acts 10:10.
Barnes' Notes on Daniel 10:5
Then I lifted up mine eyes, and looked ... - While he was engaged in devotion. What is here said would lead us to suppose that he had been occupied in deep thought and meditation, perhaps with his eyes fixed on the ground.
Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 10:5
5, 6. This angelic man (doubtless Gabriel, Daniel 9:21), clothed in the pure white linen robes of Jehovah’s priest (Leviticus 6:10; compare Ezekiel 9:2), is very like the man Ezekiel saw on Jehovah’s
Sermons on Daniel 10:5
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Fighting for the Peak by Charles Anderson | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the concept of fairness and the challenges of preaching the word of God. The speaker shares a personal anecdote about his sons secretly reco |
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Marvelous Benefits of Repentance by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the four benefits that come with true repentance. He emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and confessing one's sins, making restitution |
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Marvelous Benefits of Repentance by Ralph Mahoney | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the four benefits that come to those who truly repent. He emphasizes the importance of acknowledging sin, confessing it, making restitution, |
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Daniel—a Man of Another Sort! by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes that Daniel was a 'man of another sort' due to his deep commitment to prayer, fasting, and the study of God's Word, which led him to discern the times an |
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(John - Part 1): God Has Put Everlasting Into Our Souls by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the clarity and depth of the language used in the fourth gospel, specifically the book of John. He emphasizes that while the language is clea |
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Five Rules for Christian Living - Part 1 by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of five rules for believers. The first rule is to have a reverent attitude towards all created things, as they are seen as th |
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Someone's Knocking at the Door by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher addresses the issue of profanity and the use of God's name in vain in everyday conversations. He emphasizes that these words are pervasive in society a |