Daniel 9:13 kjv
As it is written in the law of Moses, all this evil is come upon us: yet made we not our prayer before the LORD our God, that we might turn from our iniquities, and understand thy truth.
Daniel 9:13 nkjv
"As it is written in the Law of Moses, all this disaster has come upon us; yet we have not made our prayer before the LORD our God, that we might turn from our iniquities and understand Your truth.
Daniel 9:13 niv
Just as it is written in the Law of Moses, all this disaster has come on us, yet we have not sought the favor of the LORD our God by turning from our sins and giving attention to your truth.
Daniel 9:13 esv
As it is written in the Law of Moses, all this calamity has come upon us; yet we have not entreated the favor of the LORD our God, turning from our iniquities and gaining insight by your truth.
Daniel 9:13 nlt
Every curse written against us in the Law of Moses has come true. Yet we have refused to seek mercy from the LORD our God by turning from our sins and recognizing his truth.
Daniel 9 13 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel 9:11 | All Israel transgressed the law...; therefore the curse and oath... have been poured out upon us... | Daniel 9:11 (Parallel context) |
| Leviticus 26:14-15 | If you do not listen to me... I will bring upon you... the punishment for your sin. | Leviticus 26:14-15 (Consequences) |
| Deuteronomy 28:15 | If you do not obey the Lord your God... all these curses will come upon you. | Deuteronomy 28:15 (Consequences) |
| Deuteronomy 29:20 | The anger of the Lord will burn against that man... all the curses of this book. | Deuteronomy 29:20 (Divine Wrath) |
| Deuteronomy 30:19 | Choose life, that you and your offspring may live. | Deuteronomy 30:19 (Choice) |
| 1 Kings 8:47 | if they come to their senses... and plead with you... forgiving their sin. | 1 Kings 8:47 (Confession & Forgiveness) |
| Psalm 106:6 | We have sinned, like our fathers; we have done wrong; we have acted wickedly. | Psalm 106:6 (Confession) |
| Isaiah 64:6 | All of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags. | Isaiah 64:6 (Sinfulness) |
| Jeremiah 3:13 | Only acknowledge your guilt... you have rebelled against the Lord your God. | Jeremiah 3:13 (Acknowledging Guilt) |
| Jeremiah 7:23-24 | But this is what I commanded them: "Obey me, and I will be your God..." But they did not listen... | Jeremiah 7:23-24 (Disobedience) |
| Lamentations 5:7 | Our fathers sinned and are no more, and we bear their iniquities. | Lamentations 5:7 (Generational Sin) |
| Luke 15:18 | I will arise and go to my father, and I will say to him, 'Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you.' | Luke 15:18 (Prodigal Son's Confession) |
| Romans 3:23 | for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. | Romans 3:23 (Universal Sin) |
| Romans 3:25-26 | whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood... to demonstrate his righteousness. | Romans 3:25-26 (God's Righteousness) |
| 1 Corinthians 10:13 | No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful... | 1 Corinthians 10:13 (Faithfulness) |
| Hebrews 4:15 | we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tested as we are, yet without sin. | Hebrews 4:15 (Sympathetic High Priest) |
| Hebrews 10:26-27 | If we deliberately keep on sinning... there no longer is available a sacrifice for sins. | Hebrews 10:26-27 (Consequences of Sin) |
| 1 John 1:9 | If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins... | 1 John 1:9 (Confession and Forgiveness) |
| Revelation 16:5 | Righteous are you, O Lord, who are and were and are to be, because you judged these things. | Revelation 16:5 (Divine Justice) |
| Revelation 19:1-2 | Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and honor and power belong to our God, for his judgments are true and just. | Revelation 19:1-2 (Justice of Judgments) |
Daniel 9 verses
Daniel 9 13 Meaning
The verse signifies the realization of Divine faithfulness and justice. God has indeed acted, bringing righteous judgment upon His people. This judgment, though severe, is presented as an outcome of their own disobedience, a consequence they themselves recognize.
Daniel 9 13 Context
This verse appears in Daniel's prayer of confession and intercession for his people during their Babylonian exile. He has been studying the prophecies, specifically Jeremiah's seventy-year prediction of desolation. Daniel identifies with the sin of his people, acknowledging their continued rebellion even after facing judgment. This personal and corporate confession leads into his plea for God to act in mercy and restore Jerusalem and His people.
Daniel 9 13 Word Analysis
- כי (ki): "For," "that." This introduces the reason or explanation for the preceding statement. It functions as a conjunction.
- נִפְקְדָה (niphekdeh): Niphal perfect, 3rd person feminine singular from פקד (paqad). This verb has a wide range of meanings, including "to visit," "to attend to," "to appoint," "to punish," or "to muster." In this context, it carries the sense of "God has acted," "God has visited" or "God has taken notice," and importantly, implies divine intervention, which has led to the described circumstances. The passive (Niphal) suggests that the action of "visiting" or "dealing with" has been enacted upon them by God.
- עֲלֵינוּ (alei’nu): "upon us." This prepositional phrase indicates that the divine action or visitation is directed towards Daniel and the people of Israel.
- לְבַיּוֹשׁ (levayoshey): Lamed infinitive of בוש (bush) meaning "to be ashamed," "to be put to shame." This expresses the purpose or result of God's visitation: to bring shame. The shame is a consequence of their sin.
- אַחֵינוּ (achey’nu): "our brothers." Daniel identifies himself with the broader community of Israel, referring to them collectively as his brothers.
- אֶת־פָּנֵינוּ (et-paneynu): "our faces." This refers to the outward appearance, their public aspect. To shame their faces means to bring them into disgrace and humiliation, causing them to hide their faces in shame.
- כֵּן (ken): "so," "thus," "indeed." This word affirms that the preceding statement about God's visitation and the resultant shame is true and accurate. It connects Daniel's confession to the reality of their situation.
- אֶת־פְּנֵי (et-penei): "the faces of." Similar to the earlier "our faces," this emphasizes the public and visible nature of the shame and disgrace.
- יְהוָה (Yehovah): "the LORD." The personal covenant name of God, highlighting the intimate, yet violated, relationship between God and Israel.
Words-Group By Words-Group Analysis
The phrase "נִפְקְדָה עֲלֵינוּ לְבַיּוֹשׁ אֶת־פָּנֵינוּ כֵּן אֶת־פְּנֵי יְהוָה" intricately links God's action ("niphekdeh aleynu") with the resultant shame ("levayoshey et-paneynu"). The use of "ki" ("for") explicitly states that God's purposeful action ("niphekdeh aleynu") has brought about the shameful condition ("levayoshey et-paneynu"). Daniel is confessing that the suffering and humiliation they are experiencing are directly attributable to God's just judgment, a consequence of their own transgressions against Him ("khen et-pnei Yehovah"). This confirms their recognition of divine sovereignty and accountability.
Daniel 9 13 Bonus Section
Daniel's prayer reflects a profound understanding of corporate responsibility and covenant faithfulness. His use of "our" emphasizes solidarity with his people. The recognition of God's visitation, not as arbitrary suffering but as a righteous judgment for their specific disobedience, is crucial for their repentance and eventual restoration. This perspective underscores the biblical theme that suffering is often a consequence of sin, but also that God remains faithful even in judgment, paving the way for future redemption.
Daniel 9 13 Commentary
Daniel affirms God's just action in bringing the suffering and disgrace upon his people. He acknowledges that the very circumstances they face are a result of God's righteous judgment, intended to bring shame upon them for their sins against the LORD. This understanding demonstrates their grasp of divine justice, where sin has consequences, and God is sovereignly orchestrating events.