These verses show daniel as a diligent student of scripture who built his prayer life on the word of god. This summary of the book of daniel provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of daniel. Daniel was a godly man who was used by the lord to provide foundational prophecies, concerning the advent of christ. Daniel 16 have simplicity, whereas daniel 712 are complex. Most popular bible verses in daniel online bible knowing jesus. The book implies that daniel was its author in several passages, such as 9. On that day the deaf will hear the words of the scroll, and out of the deep darkness the eyes of the blind will see.
New king james version but you, daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book until the time of the end. A literary device divides the book into two halves. Daniel 12 niv the end times at that time bible gateway. Nine of the 12 chapters relate revelation through dreams and visions. The following is a brief outline concerning the number of days in reference to the tribulation period, as recorded in the book of daniel.
Book of daniel read, study bible verses online bible study tools. Strictly speaking, the book does not belong to the prophetic writings but rather to a distinctive type of literature known as apocalyptic, of which it is an early specimen. During the time of writing this book, daniel had lived through the reign and fall of the babylonian empire and the start of the medopersian empire when they invaded babylon in daniel 5. Dee keith dives into the word of god in the book of daniel. The author mostly speaks in the third person, except for daniel 8. It gives an account of the activities and visions of daniel, a noble jew exiled at babylon, and its message is that just as the god of israel saves daniel from his. Daniel who through the book received revelations from god. Daniel gives the meaning of history more clearly than any other portion of the bible. Among them are daniel, shadrach, meshach, and abedne. Daniel is a hebrew name meaning god is my judge international standard bible encyclopedia, daniel. Daniel 1 in the third year of king jehoiakim, god allows jerusalem to fall into the power of. As with all of scripture, the book of daniel is profitable for our study 2 ti 3. This may be due in part, to uncertainty as to who or what the two witnesses of the book of revelation. From daniel and his three friends, we will learn the power of faith and commitment b.
And also as a time of jacobs israels troubles jeremiah 30. On that day the deaf will hear the words of the scroll, and out of the deep darkness the eyes of the blind wil. Daniel the inner meaning of the book of daniel what does this story mean and how does it apply to my life. The bibles very first verse establishes the importance of scripture. I was intrigued one day while reading the story of daniel and his friends refusal to eat their daily provision of the kings meat food, not. Daniel bridges the entire 70 years of the babylonian captivity from 605 to 536 b. The book of daniel is one of the most thrilling books in the bible, and it is, of course, a book on prophecy. The most popular bible verses from the bible book daniel.
Daniel understood this by the books the specific words recorded in. But as for you, daniel, conceal these words and seal up the book until the end. The book of daniel is often compared to and read along with the book of revelation, since daniel s dreams contain extensive prophecy regarding the end times. Use fewer words in your search, especially if youre unsure of the exact phrase.
Each verse and each sentence is dissected to unveil great prophesies which are coming to fruition today. Study guide for daniel 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. Daniel wasnt used to a 21day wait for an answer from god. The following pages are a scripture by scripture bible commentary on each chapter of the book of daniel and many historical quotes are given to reinforce the truth. All agree the basic book of daniel is gods authoritative word for his people. The book of revelation is called the apocalypse of the new testament, while the book of daniel is. It also provides bible students some of the most perplexing questions they ever. Scripture chapters verses with full summary, commentary meaning, and concordances for bible study. The three words of possible or probable greek origin in the book of daniel are all words for musical instruments daniel 3. Go on your way, daniel, he replied, for the words are closed up and sealed until the time of the end. It cannot be overemphasized how relevant this book is. The book of daniel speaking about jesus way before he ever came to earth knowing him by name reading plan day 2025 bible verse.
Because prophecy bulks large in the bible, i would like to say a word about it before we look at the book of daniel specifically. Then he said to me, do not be afraid, daniel, for from the first day that you set. We should study the book of daniel to understand its prophetic accuracy. The bible prophet, daniel, outlines in vivid detail world events now unfolding. I beheld till the wings thereof were plucked, and it was lifted up from the earth. The title of the book comes from the name of its chief character and author. The book of daniel is a 2ndcentury bce biblical apocalypse with an ostensible 6th century bce setting, combining a prophecy of history with an eschatology a portrayal of end times both cosmic in scope and political in focus. Study guide for daniel by chuck smith blue letter bible. The bible prophet, daniel, outlines in vivid detail world events now unfolding before our eyes. Aug 23, 2016 daniel is an important book for understanding the book of revelation in the new testament. A close examination of genesis reveals that the earliest known month in bible history was thirty days in length genesis 7. Support help me spread the word of god, with even fewer ads. Chapters 16 are a collection of stories that introduces the reader to daniel and three other israelites as unwilling guests of the babylonia empire ruled by nebuchadnezzar.
Old testament bible quotations update on december 17, 2019 by pastor jack wellman daniel was a jew who lived in captivity, but because of his faith in god he met with success even while living in a foreign land. It is the only book which jesus specifically urges his lastday people to study. Unsealing daniels mysteries lesson 1 prophetic symbols. He was a hebrew youth of noble birth, who was captured by nebuchadnezzar in 605 b. The angel gabriel specifically told daniel to seal up these prophecies until the time of the end. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. In daniel 16 daniel is the one who interprets the dreams, but in 712 someone else interprets the dreams and visions to daniel. The prophet daniel was taken captive in one of those waves. Daniel complete bible book chapters and summary new.
This date in the book of daniel can be crosschecked with dates in surviving persian records and can be related accurately to our modern calendar. There is so much to understand about this book, it must be read a few times to really understand whats being said and done here. The book of daniel is the only fullblown apocalyptic book in the protestant recognized version of the canon. King james bible but thou, o daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end. The book of daniel chapter 10 free bible teachings.
Daniel 12 is a continuation of the angels words to daniel. Daniel is taken to babylon in captivity, but remains faithful even in dark times. This seven years is known as the 70 th week of daniel daniel 9. Book of daniel word search games bible words sunday school school ideas mustard image search puzzle quilt. The book of daniel this book takes its name not from the author, who is actually unknown, but from its hero, who was allegedly among the first jews deported to babylon, where he lived at least until 538 b. Apr 03, 2021 verse of the day is currently read by over 12 million people each month. Theodotions version is closer to the massoretic, and thou, daniel, shalt guard, make a fence round the words, and seal the book till the time of the end, till many shall be taught, and knowledge shall be fulfilled. His writings provide insight into his own place in history, his personal background, exemplary character, and consequential commission. But at that time your peopleeveryone whose name is found written in the book will be delivered. The last word peres can mean divided or persia or a half mina. However, there is also another way these words are used. This remarkable piece of scripture has encouraged the faithful for centuries. The book of daniel claims to be written by daniel himself, and the fact that it is written mostly in the third person does not contradict that claim.
The book of revelation is called the apocalypse of the new testament, while the book of daniel is referred to as the apocalypse of the old testament. Jesus invited us to ask, give us this day our daily br. As for the book s recipients, that differs based on which section of the book the reader is in. But thou, o daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end. He used biblical traditions and other knowledge of his day to revie. The prophetic book of daniel was written for our time. King nebuchadnezzar has a disturbing dream 14 no wise man able to tell the dream 5 daniel turns to god for help 1418 praise to god for revealing the secret 1923 daniel tells the dream to the king 2435.
And what is more, it tells us how to live for god in ungodly times, like our own. Theodotion here takes as meaning, not run to and fro, but peruse carefully. Its prophecies speak with increased meaning to this generation. The holy bible book 27 daniel kjv dramatized audio. The book of daniel 2244 words9 pages the book of daniel is the only fullblown apocalyptic book in the protestant recognized version of the canon. The book of daniel was written thousands of years ago and is full with vital. Daniel devotional commentary bible verse of the day. Witness faith and visions come to pass in the book of daniel. The moral is that people of faith can resist temptation and conquer adversity.
Daniel bible study outlinecontents by chapter and verse. Daniel s prayer, and the vision of the seventy weeks 9. In the first year of darius the son of ahasuerus, of the seed of the medes, which was made king over. For example, baptizing name father and baptizing them in the name of the father will both return matthew 28. At that time the time of the end and the incursion of the king of the north into the middle east michael shall stand up, the great prince who stands watch over the sons of your people. Daniel chapter 5 explained discover books of the bible. It would be worthwhile and advisable to read the page on bible prophecy symbols first to gain a comprehensive understanding of the many bible symbols before beginning. Feb 9, 2015 the book of daniel a word search puzzle. Feb 05, 2017 dear brethren and friends in christ, please feel free to make use of this 52 page childrens activity book on the book of daniel.
Rationale this course is included in the curriculum of the word of life bible institute because of its critical contribution to an understanding of divinely revealed prophecy as well as to lay a foundation for the proper interpretation of the book of. Sep 01, 2007 the book of daniel is one of the most intriguing works in the bible, states the holman illustrated bible dictionary. The dayyear principle, yearday principle or yearforaday principle is a method of interpretation of bible prophecy in which the word day. And what is more, it tells us how to live for god in ungodly times, like our own some approach this book as if it were a puzzle given to stretch our minds and to challenge us to compare scripture with scripture, to figure things out. Bible gateway treats nameofthefather and name of the father differently. At that time, babylon was the worlds greatest superpower, having conquered the assyrian capital of nineveh around 612 b. Jerusalem besieged by the babylonians 1, 2 special training for young royal captives 35 four hebrews faithfulness tested 621 2. Further evidence of the book s date is in the fact that daniel is excluded from the hebrew bible s canon of the prophets, which was closed around 200 bce, and the wisdom of sirach, a work dating from around 180 bce, draws on almost every book of the old testament except daniel, leading scholars to suppose that its author was unaware of it. Although there are two other men named daniel in the bible a son of david 1 chronicles 3.
Decoding daniels seventyweeks prophecy david jeremiah blog. The image of nebuchadnezzar in these days when prophecy is so rapidly fulfilling before our eyes bible verses quotes encouragement. By using the monetary units, a mina is equal to 50 shekels. The book of daniel acts as a unit despite these differences in languages used and types of literature employed. The last time we are told he prayed, the scripture says that before he got the words out of his mouth, god answered him right in the middle of the prayer and now he has been praying for 21 days and nothing is happening. This is the holy book of daniel, known simply as the book of daniel. Prophet daniel interprets dream of king nebuchadnezzar, image, handwriting on the wall, 70 weeks.
Return to the lord your god, for he is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love, and he relents from sending calamity. The seventhday adventist interpretation of daniel chapter 9 presents the 490. The book of daniel is a clear revelation of the meaning of history. Daniel was gods mouthpiece to the gentile and jewish world, declaring gods current and future plans. Newly formed greek citystates were squabbling with each other over land.
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