1 In the first year of Darius the son of Ahasuerus, of the seed of the Medes, who was made king over the realm of the Chaldeans,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- In the first H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- year H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
- of Darius H1867 (דָּֽרְיָוֵשׁ) — Darejavesh, a title (rather than name) of several Persian kings
- the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Ahasuerus H325 (אֲחַשְׁוֵרוֹשׁ) — Achashverosh (i.e. Ahasuerus or Artaxerxes, but in this case Xerxes), the title (rather than name) of a Persian king
- of the seed H2233 (זֶרַע) — seed; figuratively, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity
- of the Medes H4074 (מָדַי) — Madai, a country of central Asia
- which was made king H4427 (מָלַךְ) — to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence (by implication) to take counsel
- over the realm H4438 (מַלְכוּת) — a rule; concretely, a dominion
- of the Chaldeans H3778 (כַּשְׂדִּי) — a Kasdite, or descendant of Kesed; by implication, a Chaldaean (as if so descended); also an astrologer (as if proverbial of that people
2 in the first year of his reign I, Daniel, understood by the books the number of the years whereof the word of Jehovah came to Jeremiah the prophet, for the accomplishing of the desolations of Jerusalem, even seventy years.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- In the first H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- year H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
- of his reign H4427 (מָלַךְ) — to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence (by implication) to take counsel
- I Daniel H1840 (דָנִיֵּאל) — Daniel or Danijel, the name of two Israelites
- understood H995 (בִּין) — to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand
- by books H5612 (סֵפֶר) — properly, writing (the art or a document); by implication, a book
- the number H4557 (מִסְפָּר) — a number, definite (arithmetical) or indefinite (large, innumerable; small, a few); also (abstractly) narration
- of the years H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
- whereof the word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- came to Jeremiah H3414 (יִרְמְיָה) — Jirmejah, the name of eight or nine Israelites
- the prophet H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
- that he would accomplish H4390 (מָלֵא) — to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)
- seventy H7657 (שִׁבְעִים) — seventy
- years H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
- in the desolations H2723 (חׇרְבָּה) — properly, drought, i.e. (by implication) a desolation
- of Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
3 And I set my face unto the Lord God, to seek by prayer and supplications, with fasting and sackcloth and ashes.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And I set H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- my face H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- unto the Lord H136 (אֲדֹנָי) — the Lord (used as a proper name of God only)
- God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- to seek H1245 (בָּקַשׁ) — to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
- by prayer H8605 (תְּפִלָּה) — intercession, supplication; by implication, a hymn
- and supplications H8469 (תַּחֲנוּן) — earnest prayer
- with fasting H6685 (צוֹם) — a fast
- and sackcloth H8242 (שַׂק) — properly, a mesh (as allowing a liquid to run through), i.e. coarse loose cloth or sacking (used in mourning and for bagging); hence, a bag (for grain, etc.)
- and ashes H665 (אֵפֶר) — ashes
4 And I prayed unto Jehovah my God, and made confession, and said, Oh, Lord, the great and dreadful God, who keepeth covenant and lovingkindness with them that love him and keep his commandments,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And I prayed H6419 (פָּלַל) — to judge (officially or mentally); by extension, to intercede, pray
- unto Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- my God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- and made my confession H3034 (יָדָה) — physically, to throw (a stone, an arrow) at or away; especially to revere or worship (with extended hands); intensively, to bemoan (by wringing the hands)
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- O H577 (אָנָּא) — oh now!
- Lord H136 (אֲדֹנָי) — the Lord (used as a proper name of God only)
- the great H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- and dreadful H3372 (יָרֵא) — to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten
- God H410 (אֵל) — strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the Almighty (but used also of any deity)
- keeping H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
- the covenant H1285 (בְּרִית) — a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh)
- and mercy H2617 (חֶסֶד) — kindness; by implication (towards God) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty
- to them that love H157 (אָהַב) — to have affection for (sexually or otherwise)
- him, and to them that keep H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
- his commandments H4687 (מִצְוָה) — a command, whether human or divine (collectively, the Law)
5 we have sinned, and have dealt perversely, and have done wickedly, and have rebelled, even turning aside from thy precepts and from thine ordinances;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- We have sinned H2398 (חָטָא) — properly, to miss; hence (figuratively and generally) to sin; by inference, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, (causatively) lead astray, condemn
- and have committed iniquity H5753 (עָוָה) — to crook, literally or figuratively
- and have done wickedly H7561 (רָשַׁע) — to be (causatively, do or declare) wrong; by implication, to disturb, violate
- and have rebelled H4775 (מָרַד) — to rebel
- even by departing H5493 (סוּר) — to turn off (literally or figuratively)
- from thy precepts H4687 (מִצְוָה) — a command, whether human or divine (collectively, the Law)
- and from thy judgments H4941 (מִשְׁפָּט) — properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, individual or…
6 neither have we hearkened unto thy servants the prophets, that spake in thy name to our kings, our princes, and our fathers, and to all the people of the land.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Neither have we hearkened H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- unto thy servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- the prophets H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
- which spake H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- in thy name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- to our kings H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- our princes H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- and our fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- and to all the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- of the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
7 O Lord, righteousness belongeth unto thee, but unto us confusion of face, as at this day; to the men of Judah, and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and unto all Israel, that are near, and that are far off, through all the countries whither thou hast driven them, because of their trespass that they have trespassed against thee.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- O Lord H136 (אֲדֹנָי) — the Lord (used as a proper name of God only)
- righteousness H6666 (צְדָקָה) — rightness (abstractly), subjectively (rectitude), objectively (justice), morally (virtue) or figuratively (prosperity)
- unto thee, but unto us confusion H1322 (בֹּשֶׁת) — shame (the feeling and the condition, as well as its cause); by implication (specifically) an idol
- of faces H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- as at this day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- to the men H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- and to the inhabitants H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- of Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
- and unto all Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- near H7138 (קָרוֹב) — near (in place, kindred or time)
- far off H7350 (רָחוֹק) — remote, literally or figuratively, of place or time; specifically, precious; often used adverbially (with preposition)
- through all the countries H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- whither thou hast driven H5080 (נָדַח) — to push off; used in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively (to expel, mislead, strike, inflict, etc.)
- them, because of their trespass H4604 (מַעַל) — treachery, i.e. sin
- that they have trespassed H4603 (מָעַל) — properly, to cover up; used only figuratively, to act covertly, i.e. treacherously
8 O Lord, to us belongeth confusion of face, to our kings, to our princes, and to our fathers, because we have sinned against thee.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- O Lord H136 (אֲדֹנָי) — the Lord (used as a proper name of God only)
- confusion H1322 (בֹּשֶׁת) — shame (the feeling and the condition, as well as its cause); by implication (specifically) an idol
- of face H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- to our kings H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- to our princes H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- and to our fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- because we have sinned H2398 (חָטָא) — properly, to miss; hence (figuratively and generally) to sin; by inference, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, (causatively) lead astray, condemn
9 To the Lord our God belong mercies and forgiveness; for we have rebelled against him;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- To the Lord H136 (אֲדֹנָי) — the Lord (used as a proper name of God only)
- our God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- mercies H7356 (רַחַם) — compassion (in the plural); by extension, the womb (as cherishing the fetus); by implication, a maiden
- and forgivenesses H5547 (סְלִיחָה) — pardon
- though we have rebelled H4775 (מָרַד) — to rebel
10 neither have we obeyed the voice of Jehovah our God, to walk in his laws, which he set before us by his servants the prophets.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Neither have we obeyed H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- the voice H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- our God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- to walk H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- in his laws H8451 (תּוֹרָה) — a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch
- which he set H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- us by H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- his servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- the prophets H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
11 Yea, all Israel have transgressed thy law, even turning aside, that they should not obey thy voice: therefore hath the curse been poured out upon us, and the oath that is written in the law of Moses the servant of God; for we have sinned against him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Yea, all Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- have transgressed H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
- thy law H8451 (תּוֹרָה) — a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch
- even by departing H5493 (סוּר) — to turn off (literally or figuratively)
- that they might not obey H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- thy voice H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
- therefore the curse H423 (אָלָה) — an imprecation
- is poured H5413 (נָתַךְ) — to flow forth (literally or figuratively); by implication, to liquify
- upon us, and the oath H7621 (שְׁבוּעָה) — properly, something sworn, i.e. an oath
- written H3789 (כָּתַב) — to grave, by implication, to write (describe, inscribe, prescribe, subscribe)
- in the law H8451 (תּוֹרָה) — a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch
- of Moses H4872 (מֹשֶׁה) — Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver
- the servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- of God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- because we have sinned H2398 (חָטָא) — properly, to miss; hence (figuratively and generally) to sin; by inference, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, (causatively) lead astray, condemn
12 And he hath confirmed his words, which he spake against us, and against our judges that judged us, by bringing upon us a great evil; for under the whole heaven hath not been done as hath been done upon Jerusalem.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he hath confirmed H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- his words H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- which he spake H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- against us, and against our judges H8199 (שָׁפַט) — to judge, i.e. pronounce sentence (for or against); by implication, to vindicate or punish; by extenssion, to govern; passively, to litigate (literally or figur…
- that judged H8199 (שָׁפַט) — to judge, i.e. pronounce sentence (for or against); by implication, to vindicate or punish; by extenssion, to govern; passively, to litigate (literally or figur…
- us, by bringing H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- upon us a great H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- evil H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- for under the whole heaven H8064 (שָׁמַיִם) — the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies revolve)
- hath not been done H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- as hath been done H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- upon Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
13 As it is written in the law of Moses, all this evil is come upon us: yet have we not entreated the favor of Jehovah our God, that we should turn from our iniquities, and have discernment in thy truth.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- written H3789 (כָּתַב) — to grave, by implication, to write (describe, inscribe, prescribe, subscribe)
- in the law H8451 (תּוֹרָה) — a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch
- of Moses H4872 (מֹשֶׁה) — Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver
- all this evil H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- is come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- upon us: yet made we not our prayer H2470 (חָלָה) — properly, to be rubbed or worn; hence (figuratively) to be weak, sick, afflicted; or (causatively) to grieve, make sick; also to stroke (in flattering), entreat
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- our God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- that we might turn H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- from our iniquities H5771 (עָוֺן) — perversity, i.e. (moral) evil
- and understand H7919 (שָׂכַל) — to be (causatively, make or act) circumspect and hence, intelligent
- thy truth H571 (אֶמֶת) — stability; (figuratively) certainty, truth, trustworthiness
14 Therefore hath Jehovah watched over the evil, and brought it upon us; for Jehovah our God is righteous in all his works which he doeth, and we have not obeyed his voice.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Therefore hath Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- watched H8245 (שָׁקַד) — to be alert, i.e. sleepless; hence to be on the lookout (whether for good or ill)
- upon the evil H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- and brought H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- it upon us: for Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- our God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- righteous H6662 (צַדִּיק) — just
- in all his works H4639 (מַעֲשֶׂה) — an action (good or bad); generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product (specifically, a poem) or (generally) property
- which he doeth H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- for we obeyed H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- not his voice H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
15 And now, O Lord our God, that hast brought thy people forth out of the land of Egypt with a mighty hand, and hast gotten thee renown, as at this day; we have sinned, we have done wickedly.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And now, O Lord H136 (אֲדֹנָי) — the Lord (used as a proper name of God only)
- our God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- that hast brought H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- thy people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- forth H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- out of the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- of Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
- with a mighty H2389 (חָזָק) — strong (usu. in a bad sense, hard, bold, violent)
- hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- and hast gotten H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- thee renown H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- as at this day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- we have sinned H2398 (חָטָא) — properly, to miss; hence (figuratively and generally) to sin; by inference, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, (causatively) lead astray, condemn
- we have done wickedly H7561 (רָשַׁע) — to be (causatively, do or declare) wrong; by implication, to disturb, violate
16 O Lord, according to all thy righteousness, let thine anger and thy wrath, I pray thee, be turned away from thy city Jerusalem, thy holy mountain; because for our sins, and for the iniquities of our fathers, Jerusalem and thy people are become a reproach to all that are round about us.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- O Lord H136 (אֲדֹנָי) — the Lord (used as a proper name of God only)
- according to all thy righteousness H6666 (צְדָקָה) — rightness (abstractly), subjectively (rectitude), objectively (justice), morally (virtue) or figuratively (prosperity)
- I beseech thee, let thine anger H639 (אַף) — properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire
- and thy fury H2534 (חֵמָה) — heat; figuratively, anger, poison (from its fever)
- be turned away H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- from thy city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
- thy holy H6944 (קֹדֶשׁ) — a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
- mountain H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
- because for our sins H2399 (חֵטְא) — a crime or its penalty
- and for the iniquities H5771 (עָוֺן) — perversity, i.e. (moral) evil
- of our fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- and thy people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- a reproach H2781 (חֶרְפָּה) — contumely, disgrace, the pudenda
- about H5439 (סָבִיב) — (as noun) a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly (as adverb, with or without preposition) around
17 Now therefore, O our God, hearken unto the prayer of thy servant, and to his supplications, and cause thy face to shine upon thy sanctuary that is desolate, for the Lord’s sake.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Now therefore, O our God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- hear H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- the prayer H8605 (תְּפִלָּה) — intercession, supplication; by implication, a hymn
- of thy servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- and his supplications H8469 (תַּחֲנוּן) — earnest prayer
- and cause thy face H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- to shine H215 (אוֹר) — to be (causative, make) luminous (literally and metaphorically)
- upon thy sanctuary H4720 (מִקְדָּשׁ) — a consecrated thing or place, especially, a palace, sanctuary (whether of Jehovah or of idols) or asylum
- that is desolate H8076 (שָׁמֵם) — ruined
- for the Lord’s H136 (אֲדֹנָי) — the Lord (used as a proper name of God only)
18 O my God, incline thine ear, and hear; open thine eyes, and behold our desolations, and the city which is called by thy name: for we do not present our supplications before thee for our righteousnesses, but for thy great mercies’ sake.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- O my God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- incline H5186 (נָטָה) — to stretch or spread out; by implication, to bend away (including moral deflection); used in a great variety of application (as follows)
- thine ear H241 (אֹזֶן) — broadness. i.e. (concrete) the ear (from its form in man)
- and hear H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- open H6491 (פָּקַח) — to open (the senses, especially the eyes); figuratively, to be observant
- thine eyes H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- and behold H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- our desolations H8074 (שָׁמֵם) — to stun (or intransitively, grow numb), i.e. devastate or (figuratively) stupefy (both usually in a passive sense)
- and the city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- which is called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- by thy name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- for we do not present H5307 (נָפַל) — to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
- our supplications H8469 (תַּחֲנוּן) — earnest prayer
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- thee for our righteousnesses H6666 (צְדָקָה) — rightness (abstractly), subjectively (rectitude), objectively (justice), morally (virtue) or figuratively (prosperity)
- but for thy great H7227 (רַב) — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
- mercies H7356 (רַחַם) — compassion (in the plural); by extension, the womb (as cherishing the fetus); by implication, a maiden
19 O Lord, hear; O Lord, forgive; O Lord, hearken and do; defer not, for thine own sake, O my God, because thy city and thy people are called by thy name.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- O Lord H136 (אֲדֹנָי) — the Lord (used as a proper name of God only)
- hear H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- forgive H5545 (סָלַח) — to forgive
- hearken H7181 (קָשַׁב) — to prick up the ears, i.e. hearken
- and do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- defer H309 (אָחַר) — to loiter (i.e. be behind); by implication to procrastinate
- not H408 (אַל) — not (the qualified negation, used as a deprecative); once (Job 24:25) as a noun, nothing
- for thine own sake, O my God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- for thy city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- and thy people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- are called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- by thy name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
20 And while I was speaking, and praying, and confessing my sin and the sin of my people Israel, and presenting my supplication before Jehovah my God for the holy mountain of my God;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- speaking H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- and praying H6419 (פָּלַל) — to judge (officially or mentally); by extension, to intercede, pray
- and confessing H3034 (יָדָה) — physically, to throw (a stone, an arrow) at or away; especially to revere or worship (with extended hands); intensively, to bemoan (by wringing the hands)
- my sin H2403 (חַטָּאָה) — an offence (sometimes habitual sinfulness), and its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, or expiation; also (concretely) an offender
- and the sin H2403 (חַטָּאָה) — an offence (sometimes habitual sinfulness), and its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, or expiation; also (concretely) an offender
- of my people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- and presenting H5307 (נָפַל) — to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
- my supplication H8467 (תְּחִנָּה) — graciousness; causatively, entreaty
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- my God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- for the holy H6944 (קֹדֶשׁ) — a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
- mountain H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
- of my God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
21 yea, while I was speaking in prayer, the man Gabriel, whom I had seen in the vision at the beginning, being caused to fly swiftly, touched me about the time of the evening oblation.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- speaking H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- in prayer H8605 (תְּפִלָּה) — intercession, supplication; by implication, a hymn
- even the man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- Gabriel H1403 (גַּבְרִיאֵל) — Gabriel, an archangel
- whom I had seen H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- in the vision H2377 (חָזוֹן) — a sight (mentally), i.e. a dream, revelation, or oracle
- at the beginning H8462 (תְּחִלָּה) — a commencement; relatively original (adverb, -ly)
- being caused to fly H3286 (יָעַף) — to tire (as if from wearisome flight)
- swiftly H3288 (יְעָף) — fatigue (adverb, utterly exhausted)
- touched H5060 (נָגַע) — properly, to touch, i.e. lay the hand upon (for any purpose; euphemistically, to lie with a woman); by implication, to reach (figuratively, to arrive, acquire);…
- me about the time H6256 (עֵת) — time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc.
- of the evening H6153 (עֶרֶב) — dusk
- oblation H4503 (מִנְחָה) — a donation; euphemistically, tribute; specifically a sacrificial offering (usually bloodless and voluntary)
22 And he instructed me, and talked with me, and said, O Daniel, I am now come forth to give thee wisdom and understanding.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he informed H995 (בִּין) — to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand
- and talked H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- with me, and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- O Daniel H1840 (דָנִיֵּאל) — Daniel or Danijel, the name of two Israelites
- I am now come forth H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- to give thee skill H7919 (שָׂכַל) — to be (causatively, make or act) circumspect and hence, intelligent
- and understanding H998 (בִּינָה) — understanding
23 At 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.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- At the beginning H8462 (תְּחִלָּה) — a commencement; relatively original (adverb, -ly)
- of thy supplications H8469 (תַּחֲנוּן) — earnest prayer
- the commandment H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- came forth H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- and I am come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to shew H5046 (נָגַד) — properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to one present…
- greatly beloved H2532 (חֶמְדָּה) — delight
- therefore understand H995 (בִּין) — to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand
- the matter H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- and consider H995 (בִּין) — to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand
- the vision H4758 (מַרְאֶה) — a view (the act of seeing); also an appearance (the thing seen), whether (real) a shape (especially if handsome, comeliness; often plural the looks), or (mental…
24 Seventy 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 & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Seventy H7657 (שִׁבְעִים) — seventy
- weeks H7620 (שָׁבוּעַ) — literally, sevened, i.e. a week (specifically, of years)
- are determined H2852 (חָתַךְ) — properly, to cut off, i.e. (figuratively) to decree
- upon thy people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- and upon thy holy H6944 (קֹדֶשׁ) — a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
- city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- to finish H3607 (כָּלָא) — to restrict, by act (hold back or in) or word (prohibit)
- the transgression H6588 (פֶּשַׁע) — a revolt (national, moral or religious)
- and to make an end H2856 (חָתַם) — to close up; especially to seal
- and to make an end H8552 (תָּמַם) — to complete, in a good or a bad sense, literal, or figurative, transitive or intransitive
- of sins H2403 (חַטָּאָה) — an offence (sometimes habitual sinfulness), and its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, or expiation; also (concretely) an offender
- and to make reconciliation H3722 (כָּפַר) — to cover (specifically with bitumen); figuratively, to expiate or condone, to placate or cancel
- for iniquity H5771 (עָוֺן) — perversity, i.e. (moral) evil
- and to bring in H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- everlasting H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
- righteousness H6664 (צֶדֶק) — the right (natural, moral or legal); also (abstractly) equity or (figuratively) prosperity
- and to seal up H2856 (חָתַם) — to close up; especially to seal
- the vision H2377 (חָזוֹן) — a sight (mentally), i.e. a dream, revelation, or oracle
- and prophecy H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
- and to anoint H4886 (מָשַׁח) — to rub with oil, i.e. to anoint; by implication, to consecrate; also to paint
- the most H6944 (קֹדֶשׁ) — a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
- Holy H6944 (קֹדֶשׁ) — a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
25 Know therefore and discern, that from the going forth of the commandment to restore and to build Jerusalem unto the anointed one, the prince, shall be seven weeks, and threescore and two weeks: it shall be built again, with street and moat, even in troublous times.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Know H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- therefore and understand H7919 (שָׂכַל) — to be (causatively, make or act) circumspect and hence, intelligent
- from the going forth H4161 (מוֹצָא) — a going forth, i.e. (the act) an egress, or (the place) an exit; hence, a source or product; specifically, dawn, the rising of the sun (the East), exportation,…
- of the commandment H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- to restore H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- and to build H1129 (בָּנָה) — to build (literally and figuratively)
- Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
- unto the Messiah H4899 (מָשִׁיחַ) — anointed; usually a consecrated person (as a king, priest, or saint); specifically, the Messiah
- the Prince H5057 (נָגִיד) — a commander (as occupying the front), civil, military or religious; generally (abstractly, plural), honorable themes
- seven H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
- weeks H7620 (שָׁבוּעַ) — literally, sevened, i.e. a week (specifically, of years)
- and threescore H8346 (שִׁשִּׁים) — sixty
- and two H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
- the street H7339 (רְחֹב) — a width, i.e. (concretely) avenue or area
- shall be built H1129 (בָּנָה) — to build (literally and figuratively)
- again H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- and the wall H2742 (חֲרוּץ) — properly, incised or (active) incisive; hence (as noun masculine or feminine) a trench (as dug), gold (as mined), a threshing-sledge (having sharp teeth); (figu…
- even in troublous H6695 (צוֹק) — a strait, i.e. (figuratively) distress
- times H6256 (עֵת) — time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc.
26 And after the threescore and two weeks shall the anointed one be cut off, and shall have nothing: and the people of the prince that shall come shall destroy the city and the sanctuary; and the end thereof shall be with a flood, and even unto the end shall be war; desolations are determined.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And after H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- threescore H8346 (שִׁשִּׁים) — sixty
- and two H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
- weeks H7620 (שָׁבוּעַ) — literally, sevened, i.e. a week (specifically, of years)
- shall Messiah H4899 (מָשִׁיחַ) — anointed; usually a consecrated person (as a king, priest, or saint); specifically, the Messiah
- be cut off H3772 (כָּרַת) — to cut (off, down or asunder); by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant (i.e. make an alliance or bargain, originally by cutting flesh a…
- but not for himself: and the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- of the prince H5057 (נָגִיד) — a commander (as occupying the front), civil, military or religious; generally (abstractly, plural), honorable themes
- that shall come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- shall destroy H7843 (שָׁחַת) — to decay, i.e. (causatively) ruin (literally or figuratively)
- the city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- and the sanctuary H6944 (קֹדֶשׁ) — a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
- and the end H7093 (קֵץ) — an extremity; adverbially (with prepositional prefix) after
- with a flood H7858 (שֶׁטֶף) — a deluge (literally or figuratively)
- and unto the end H7093 (קֵץ) — an extremity; adverbially (with prepositional prefix) after
- of the war H4421 (מִלְחָמָה) — a battle (i.e. the engagement); generally, war (i.e. war-fare)
- desolations H8074 (שָׁמֵם) — to stun (or intransitively, grow numb), i.e. devastate or (figuratively) stupefy (both usually in a passive sense)
- are determined H2782 (חָרַץ) — properly, to point sharply, i.e. (literally) to wound; figuratively, to be alert, to decide
27 And he shall make a firm covenant with many for one week: and in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease; and upon the wing of abominations shall come one that maketh desolate; and even unto the full end, and that determined, shall wrath be poured out upon the desolate.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he shall confirm H1396 (גָּבַר) — to be strong; by implication, to prevail, act insolently
- the covenant H1285 (בְּרִית) — a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh)
- with many H7227 (רַב) — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
- for one H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- week H7620 (שָׁבוּעַ) — literally, sevened, i.e. a week (specifically, of years)
- and in the midst H2677 (חֵצִי) — the half or middle
- of the week H7620 (שָׁבוּעַ) — literally, sevened, i.e. a week (specifically, of years)
- he shall cause the sacrifice H2077 (זֶבַח) — properly, a slaughter, i.e. the flesh of an animal; by implication, a sacrifice (the victim or the act)
- and the oblation H4503 (מִנְחָה) — a donation; euphemistically, tribute; specifically a sacrificial offering (usually bloodless and voluntary)
- to cease H7673 (שָׁבַת) — to repose, i.e. desist from exertion; used in many implied relations (causative, figurative or specific)
- and for the overspreading H3671 (כָּנָף) — an edge or extremity; specifically (of a bird or army) a wing, (of a garment or bedclothing) a flap, (of the earth) a quarter, (of a building) a pinnacle
- of abominations H8251 (שִׁקּוּץ) — disgusting, i.e. filthy; especially idolatrous or (concretely) an idol
- desolate H8074 (שָׁמֵם) — to stun (or intransitively, grow numb), i.e. devastate or (figuratively) stupefy (both usually in a passive sense)
- even until the consummation H3617 (כָּלָה) — a completion; adverb, completely; also destruction
- and that determined H2782 (חָרַץ) — properly, to point sharply, i.e. (literally) to wound; figuratively, to be alert, to decide
- shall be poured H5413 (נָתַךְ) — to flow forth (literally or figuratively); by implication, to liquify
- upon the desolate H8074 (שָׁמֵם) — to stun (or intransitively, grow numb), i.e. devastate or (figuratively) stupefy (both usually in a passive sense)