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Daniel

Daniel

7 5.6
A book of the Old Testament that tells Daniel's visions and stories
  • proper noun
  • /ˈdæn.jəl/
translation icon : Libro de Daniel
  • He cites the example of the three youths from the book of Daniel who were tossed into the fiery furnace by King Nebuchadnezzar because they refused to worship him.

They're Daniel, Jonah, Ruth, Esther, on and on, Proverbs, Psalms, Job.

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Examples

  • In the Book of Daniel, it is written that Daniel is ten times better than all the magicians in the kingdom.

    Fiction book (2001)
  • Someday, the Book of Daniel announces, someday we will shine like stars in the brightness of heaven.

    Blog text (23)
  • In the Book of Daniel, it is written that Daniel is ten times better than all the magicians in the kingdom.

    Fiction book (2001)
  • So there's in the book of Daniel, there's references to prayers said for souls that have passed on.

  • Oh, speaking of angels, Mr. Elton, your sermon on Daniel in the lion's den was so inspiring.

  • In the Book of Daniel, God delivers visions that guide the fate of nations.

  • The lessons found in the Book of Daniel highlight faithfulness in the face of adversity.

  • Many scholars study the Book of Daniel to understand its prophetic messages.

Synonyms

Book of Daniel
vsDaniel
1 6.7

A book of the Old Testament that tells about Daniel's life and visions of the future

emphasizes narrative recounting rather than stressing prophetic details
Book of the Prophet Daniel
vsDaniel
  • Literature
8.7

An Old Testament book that tells Daniel's visions and stories in the king's court

is less focused on apocalyptic emphasis and keeps a general narrative

Compounds

A book of the Old Testament that tells about Daniel's life and visions of the future

An Old Testament book that tells Daniel's visions and stories in the king's court

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Daniel is the name of the Old Testament book about the same man. The name comes from Dan ('judge') and El ('God'), which helps explain why the book tells of visions and events about God's judgement and guidance.