Daniel 9:23
What does Daniel 9:23 mean?
A plain-English look at Daniel 9:23 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000At the beginning of thy supplications the commandment went forth, and I am come to tell thee; for thou art greatly beloved: therefore consider the matter, and understand the vision.
KJV
King James Version · 1611At the beginning of thy supplications the commandment came forth, and I am come to shew thee; for thou art greatly beloved: therefore understand the matter, and consider the vision.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901At the beginning of thy supplications the commandment went forth, and I am come to tell thee; for thou art greatly beloved: therefore consider the matter, and understand the vision.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949At the first word of your prayer a word went out, and I have come to give you knowledge; for you are a man dearly loved: so give thought to the word and let the vision be clear to you.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862at the commencement of thy supplications hath the word come forth, and I have come to declare <FI>it<Fi> , for thou <FI>art<Fi> greatly desired, and understand thou concerning the matter, and consider concerning the appearance.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752From the beginning of thy prayers the word came forth: and I am come to shew it to thee, because thou art a man of desires: therefore, do thou mark the word, and understand the vision.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890At the beginning of thy supplications the word went forth, and I am come to declare [it]; for thou art one greatly beloved. Therefore consider the word, and have understanding in the vision:
Context
v.22And he instructed me, and talked with me, and said, O Daniel, I am now come forth to give thee wisdom and understanding.
v.23This passage
v.24Seventy weeks are decreed upon thy people and upon thy holy city, to finish transgression, and to make an end of sins, and to make reconciliation for iniquity, and to bring in everlasting righteousness, and to seal up vision and prophecy, and to anoint the most holy.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Matthew 24:15
When therefore ye see the abomination of desolation, which was spoken of through Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place (let him that readeth understand),
- Luke 1:28
And he came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favored, the Lord is with thee.
- Ezekiel 26:12
And they shall make a spoil of thy riches, and make a prey of thy merchandise; and they shall break down thy walls, and destroy thy pleasant houses; and they shall lay thy stones and thy timber and thy dust in the midst of the waters.
- Song of Solomon 7:10
I am my beloved’s; And his desire is toward me.
- Daniel 10:19
And he said, O man greatly beloved, fear not: peace be unto thee, be strong, yea, be strong. And when he spake unto me, I was strengthened, and said, Let my lord speak; for thou hast strengthened me.
- Ezekiel 24:16
Son of man, behold, I take away from thee the desire of thine eyes with a stroke: yet thou shalt neither mourn nor weep, neither shall thy tears run down.
Related questions readers ask
Keep reading
Want to dig deeper? Explore Daniel 9
Hand-picked devotionals, topical studies, and pastoral answers that draw on Daniel 9.
Topics that quote it
Topic
Bible Verses About Eternal Life
Eternal life, a gift from God, is knowing Him and Jesus Christ, and living forever in His presence.
Topic
Bible Verses About the Sovereignty of God
God's sovereignty means He is the supreme ruler, holding all authority and power over creation, history, and the lives of individuals.
Topic
Bible Verses About Hell
The Bible consistently teaches that hell is a real place of eternal conscious punishment for those who reject God.