Daniel 1:16
What does Daniel 1:16 mean?
A plain-English look at Daniel 1:16 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000So the steward took away their dainties, and the wine that they should drink, and gave them pulse.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Thus Melzar took away the portion of their meat, and the wine that they should drink; and gave them pulse.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901So the steward took away their dainties, and the wine that they should drink, and gave them pulse.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949So the keeper regularly took away their meat and the wine which was to have been their drink, and gave them grain.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And the Meltzar is taking away their portion of food, and the wine of their drink, and is giving to them vegetables.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752So Malasar took their portions, and the wine that they should drink: and he gave them pulse.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890So the steward took away their delicate food, and the wine that they should drink; and gave them pulse.
Context
v.15And at the end of ten days their countenances appeared fairer, and they were fatter in flesh, than all the youths that did eat of the king’s dainties.
v.16This passage
v.17Now as for these four youths, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Daniel 1:12
Prove thy servants, I beseech thee, ten days; and let them give us pulse to eat, and water to drink.
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