Daniel 9:23 kjv
At 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.
Daniel 9:23 nkjv
At the beginning of your supplications the command went out, and I have come to tell you, for you are greatly beloved; therefore consider the matter, and understand the vision:
Daniel 9:23 niv
As soon as you began to pray, a word went out, which I have come to tell you, for you are highly esteemed. Therefore, consider the word and understand the vision:
Daniel 9:23 esv
At the beginning of your pleas for mercy a word went out, and I have come to tell it to you, for you are greatly loved. Therefore consider the word and understand the vision.
Daniel 9:23 nlt
The moment you began praying, a command was given. And now I am here to tell you what it was, for you are very precious to God. Listen carefully so that you can understand the meaning of your vision.
Daniel 9 23 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Dan 10:12 | "Fear not, Daniel..." | Daniel's first vision assurance |
| Ps 65:2 | "O thou that hearest prayer..." | God as the hearer of prayer |
| Ps 139:1-4 | God's intimate knowledge of us | God's omniscience and care |
| Jer 29:12 | "Ye will call upon me..." | God's promise to hear prayers |
| 1 John 5:14 | "If we ask anything according to his will..." | Condition for answered prayer |
| Matt 6:6 | "pray to thy Father which is in secret" | Private communion with God |
| Luke 11:9 | "ask, and it shall be given you..." | Persistence in prayer |
| Acts 10:31 | "your prayer is heard..." | Cornelius' prayer heard |
| Ps 34:17 | "The righteous cry out, and the LORD heareth" | God hears the righteous |
| Prov 15:8 | "the prayer of the upright is his delight" | God delights in righteous prayer |
| Heb 4:16 | "let us therefore come boldly..." | Confidence in approaching God |
| Isa 40:31 | "they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength" | Strength from waiting on God |
| Lam 3:25 | "The LORD is good unto them that wait for him" | God's goodness to those who wait |
| Phil 4:6-7 | "Be anxious for nothing; but in everything by prayer..." | Peace through prayer |
| Ps 50:15 | "call upon me in the day of trouble..." | God's call to prayer in distress |
| Acts 4:24 | "Lord, thou art God, which hast made heaven..." | Collective prayer acknowledgement |
| Rom 8:26 | "the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities..." | Spirit aiding prayer |
| Jude 1:20 | "praying in the Holy Ghost" | Praying according to God's Spirit |
| Rev 8:3-4 | "incense with the prayers of saints..." | Prayers offered to God |
| 1 Pet 3:12 | "the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous" | God's watchful care |
| Matt 18:20 | "where two or three are gathered together in my name..." | Corporate prayer promise |
Daniel 9 verses
Daniel 9 23 Meaning
The angel Gabriel declares Daniel's prayer heard. God, in His immense favor and understanding, has been attentive. This signifies God's immediate response to earnest prayer, a foundational truth for believers. It's not just hearing, but gracious attention, acknowledging Daniel's sincerity and God's own loving design.
Daniel 9 23 Context
Daniel 9 is a pivotal chapter where the prophet is in deep mourning and repentance over Jerusalem's sin and impending exile. He is fervently praying and confessing sins. In response to this profound prayer, the angel Gabriel is sent to give him a prophecy concerning the "seventy weeks," a meticulously timed divine plan for God's people, leading to the Messiah. Verse 23 is Gabriel's immediate assurance to Daniel that his heartfelt petition has reached the throne of God and is already in the process of being answered with a divine revelation. This occurs during Daniel's stay in Babylon, after the seventy years of exile had nearly concluded.
Daniel 9 23 Word Analysis
Thou (Atah - Hebrew): Personal and direct pronoun. Emphasizes God's personal awareness of Daniel.
art (hu' - Hebrew): State of being, existence. Affirms God's reality and presence.
greatly (me'od - Hebrew): Very much, exceedingly, greatly. Indicates the intensity and abundance of God's favor.
beloved (jachid - Hebrew): Only, unique, beloved. A term of deep affection and high regard. Can imply preciousness.
understood (taban - Hebrew): To understand, discern, perceive. Signifies God's comprehension and insight into Daniel's heart and situation.
consider (bytn - Hebrew - root of understood): From 'bana', to build, or 'bin', to discern. Implies understanding with the intent to act.
this (zo'th - Hebrew): Refers to the specific words, prayer, or command Daniel is focused on.
word (dabar - Hebrew): Word, matter, thing. Refers to the entire request and burden Daniel is expressing.
hast (nasa' - Hebrew): Thou hast, to lift, carry, bear. Suggests God has lifted up or received Daniel's prayer.
heard (shama' - Hebrew): To hear, listen, obey. More than passive hearing; implies attentive listening and heeding.
Words-group analysis:
- "Thou art greatly beloved and hast understood this word": This group emphasizes God's affectionate recognition of Daniel's deep connection ("beloved") and the profound understanding He has of Daniel's heart and the message he needs to convey. It is not a casual hearing but an acknowledgment of relationship and discernment.
Daniel 9 23 Bonus Section
The context of Daniel's prayer shows it was a prayer of confession and intercession for his people and city, tied to the fulfillment of Jeremiah's prophecy regarding the seventy years of exile. Gabriel's response in verse 23 assures Daniel that the answer involves a divine revelation about God's timing for His people and the establishment of His eternal kingdom, even amidst historical difficulties. This links prayer directly to divine revelation and prophetic fulfillment, demonstrating God's overarching plan for salvation history.
Daniel 9 23 Commentary
Gabriel's pronouncement highlights God's responsive nature to faithful prayer. It underscores that God not only hears but deeply comprehends and values the prayers of His chosen. "Greatly beloved" points to Daniel's esteemed position before God, possibly due to his integrity and faithfulness (Ezekiel 14:14, 20). The term for "understood" suggests a deeper insight into Daniel's situation and the significance of his prayer. This assurance was crucial for Daniel as he received a complex and weighty prophecy that would shape his understanding of God's timetable.