Daniel 9:22 He instructed me and spoke with me, saying: "O Daniel, I have come now to give you insight and understanding.

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New International Version
He instructed me and said to me, “Daniel, I have now come to give you insight and understanding.

New Living Translation
He explained to me, “Daniel, I have come here to give you insight and understanding.

English Standard Version
He made me understand, speaking with me and saying, “O Daniel, I have now come out to give you insight and understanding.

Berean Standard Bible
He instructed me and spoke with me, saying: “O Daniel, I have come now to give you insight and understanding.

King James Bible
And he informed me, and talked with me, and said, O Daniel, I am now come forth to give thee skill and understanding.

New King James Version
And he informed me, and talked with me, and said, “O Daniel, I have now come forth to give you skill to understand.

New American Standard Bible
And he instructed me and talked with me and said, “Daniel, I have come now to give you insight with understanding.

NASB 1995
He gave me instruction and talked with me and said, “O Daniel, I have now come forth to give you insight with understanding.

NASB 1977
And he gave me instruction and talked with me, and said, “O Daniel, I have now come forth to give you insight with understanding.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then he made me understand and spoke with me and said, “O Daniel, I have now come forth to give you insight with understanding.

Amplified Bible
He instructed me and he talked with me and said, “O Daniel, I have now come to give you insight and wisdom and understanding.

Christian Standard Bible
He gave me this explanation: “Daniel, I’ve come now to give you understanding.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He gave me this explanation: “Daniel, I’ve come now to give you understanding.

American Standard Version
And he instructed me, and talked with me, and said, O Daniel, I am now come forth to give thee wisdom and understanding.

Contemporary English Version
and he explained: Daniel, I am here to help you understand the vision.

English Revised Version
And he instructed me, and talked with me, and said, O Daniel, I am now come forth to make thee skilful of understanding.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He informed me, "Daniel, this time I have come to give you insight.

Good News Translation
He explained, "Daniel, I have come here to help you understand the prophecy.

International Standard Version
He gave instructions, and this is what he spoke to me: 'Daniel, I've now come to give you insight and understanding.

Majority Standard Bible
He instructed me and spoke with me, saying: “O Daniel, I have come now to give you insight and understanding.

NET Bible
He spoke with me, instructing me as follows: "Daniel, I have now come to impart understanding to you.

New Heart English Bible
He instructed me, and talked with me, and said, "Daniel, I have now come forth to give you wisdom and understanding.

Webster's Bible Translation
And he informed me, and talked with me, and said, O Daniel, I am now come forth to give thee skill and understanding.

World English Bible
He instructed me and talked with me, and said, “Daniel, I have now come to give you wisdom and understanding.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
And he gives understanding, and speaks with me, and says, O Daniel, now I have come forth to cause you to consider understanding wisely;

Young's Literal Translation
And he giveth understanding, and speaketh with me, and saith, 'O Daniel, now I have come forth to cause thee to consider understanding wisely;

Smith's Literal Translation
And he will cause to understand, and will speak with me, and say, O Daniel, now came I forth to teach thee understanding.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And he instructed me, and spoke to me, and said: O Daniel, I am now come forth to teach thee, and that thou mightest understand.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he instructed me, and he spoke to me and said, “Now, Daniel, I have come forth to teach you and to help you understand.

New American Bible
He instructed me in these words: “Daniel, I have now come to give you understanding.

New Revised Standard Version
He came and said to me, “Daniel, I have now come out to give you wisdom and understanding.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And he came and talked to me and said to me, O Daniel, I am now come forth to instruct you, so that you might understand.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he came and he spoke with me and said to me: “Daniel, now I have come forth that I would teach you that you will understand

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
And he made me to understand, and talked with me, and said: 'O Daniel, I am now come forth to make thee skilful of understanding.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And he instructed me, and spoke with me, and said, O Daniel, I am now come forth to impart to thee understanding.

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Context

Gabriel's Prophecy of the Seventy Weeks
…21while I was still praying, Gabriel, the man I had seen in the earlier vision, came to me in swift flight about the time of the evening sacrifice. 22He instructed me and spoke with me, saying: “O Daniel, I have come now to give you insight and understanding. 23At the beginning of your petitions, an answer went out, and I have come to tell you, for you are highly precious. So consider the message and understand the vision:…

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Cross References

Daniel 8:16
And I heard the voice of a man calling from between the banks of the Ulai: “Gabriel, explain the vision to this man.”

Daniel 10:14
Now I have come to explain to you what will happen to your people in the latter days, for the vision concerns those days.”

Daniel 10:11-12
He said to me, “Daniel, you are a man who is highly precious. Consider carefully the words that I am about to say to you. Stand up, for I have now been sent to you.” And when he had said this to me, I stood up trembling. / “Do not be afraid, Daniel,” he said, “for from the first day that you purposed to understand and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response to them.

Daniel 10:21
But first I will tell you what is inscribed in the Book of Truth. Yet no one has the courage to support me against these, except Michael your prince.

Daniel 7:16
I approached one of those who were standing there, and I asked him the true meaning of all this. So he told me the interpretation of these things:

Zechariah 1:9
“What are these, my lord?” I asked. And the angel who was speaking with me replied, “I will show you what they are.”

Zechariah 1:13-14
So the LORD spoke kind and comforting words to the angel who was speaking with me. / Then the angel who was speaking with me said, “Proclaim this word: This is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘I am very jealous for Jerusalem and Zion,

Zechariah 1:19
So I asked the angel who was speaking with me, “What are these?” And he told me, “These are the horns that have scattered Judah, Israel, and Jerusalem.”

Zechariah 4:1
Then the angel who was speaking with me returned and woke me, as a man is awakened from his sleep.

Zechariah 4:5
“Do you not know what they are?” replied the angel. “No, my lord,” I answered.

Zechariah 4:13
“Do you not know what these are?” he inquired. “No, my lord,” I replied.

Luke 1:19
“I am Gabriel,” replied the angel. “I stand in the presence of God, and I have been sent to speak to you and to bring you this good news.

Luke 1:26-28
In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, / to a virgin pledged in marriage to a man named Joseph, who was of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary. / The angel appeared to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.”

Luke 24:45
Then He opened their minds to understand the Scriptures.

Acts 8:30-31
So Philip ran up and heard the man reading Isaiah the prophet. “Do you understand what you are reading?” Philip asked. / “How can I,” he said, “unless someone guides me?” And he invited Philip to come up and sit with him.

Treasury of Scripture

And he informed me, and talked with me, and said, O Daniel, I am now come forth to give you skill and understanding.

he informed.

Daniel 9:24-27
Seventy weeks are determined upon thy people and upon thy holy city, to finish the transgression, and to make an end of sins, and to make reconciliation for iniquity, and to bring in everlasting righteousness, and to seal up the vision and prophecy, and to anoint the most Holy…

Daniel 8:16
And I heard a man's voice between the banks of Ulai, which called, and said, Gabriel, make this man to understand the vision.

Daniel 10:21
But I will shew thee that which is noted in the scripture of truth: and there is none that holdeth with me in these things, but Michael your prince.

five thee skill and understanding.

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Daniel 9

1. Daniel, considering the time of the captivity,
3. makes confession of sins,
16. and prays for the restoration of Jerusalem.
20. Gabriel informs him of the seventy weeks.

Berean Study Bible

He instructed me
This phrase indicates a direct communication from a divine messenger to Daniel. The Hebrew root for "instructed" is "בִּין" (bin), which means to discern or understand. This suggests that the message is not merely informational but transformative, aiming to deepen Daniel's comprehension of God's plans. Historically, this reflects the role of angels as messengers who bridge the divine and human realms, emphasizing the importance of divine guidance in understanding spiritual truths.

and spoke with me
The act of speaking here is significant, as it implies a personal and intimate communication. The Hebrew word "דָּבַר" (dabar) is used, which often denotes a powerful and authoritative word. This highlights the personal nature of God's communication with His prophets, ensuring that His messages are delivered clearly and with authority. In the context of Daniel's life, this underscores the special relationship between God and His chosen servants, who are entrusted with His revelations.

saying
This word introduces the content of the message, indicating that what follows is of utmost importance. The Hebrew "אָמַר" (amar) is used, which is a common verb for speaking but often introduces significant declarations or commands. This sets the stage for the revelation that Daniel is about to receive, emphasizing the weight and authority of the divine message.

O Daniel
The use of Daniel's name here is personal and direct, signifying the importance of the message specifically for him. In Hebrew, "דָּנִיֵּאל" (Daniyyel) means "God is my judge," which is fitting given the context of divine revelation and judgment. This personal address highlights the intimate relationship between God and Daniel, and by extension, God's personal concern for His people.

I have come now
This phrase indicates the immediacy and urgency of the angel's mission. The Hebrew "בָּאתִי" (bati) suggests a purposeful arrival, emphasizing that the message is timely and necessary. Historically, this reflects the belief in divine intervention at critical moments in history, reassuring believers of God's active role in guiding and directing the course of events.

to give you insight
The purpose of the angel's visit is to impart "insight," which in Hebrew is "שָׂכַל" (sakal), meaning to be prudent or to have understanding. This implies a deeper level of comprehension beyond mere knowledge, suggesting that Daniel is being equipped to grasp complex divine truths. This aligns with the biblical theme of wisdom as a gift from God, enabling His servants to discern His will and purposes.

and understanding
The Hebrew word for "understanding" is "בִּינָה" (binah), which denotes discernment and the ability to perceive the true nature of things. This complements "insight," suggesting a comprehensive grasp of the divine message. In the broader biblical context, understanding is often associated with spiritual maturity and the ability to apply God's truths to life. This reinforces the idea that God's revelations are meant to transform and equip His people for faithful service.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(22) He informed me--i.e., gave me understanding (as Daniel 9:2, Daniel 8:16). The angel gave Daniel understanding in the perplexing words of Jeremiah, showing him that what affected his people was a period of seventy weeks that were yet to come, rather than seventy years which were already passed.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 22. - And he informed me, and talked with me, and said, O Daniel, I am now come forth to give thee skill and understanding. The LXX. and Peshitta render the first clause, "And he approached and talked with me." It is difficult to understand how that reading could have arisen from the Massoretic text, or how, on the other hand, the Massoretie text could have arisen from that behind the Septuagint. The rendering of the Septuagint in the last clause is better than that in our Authorized Version, and is in accordance with our Revised, "to make thee skilful of understanding." Theodotion agrees with the Massoretic. Although Daniel was highly endowed, and although he had before him the inspired words of Jeremiah, he had need of yet higher endowments to understand the secrets of the Divine plan. He knew that if he reckoned seventy years from the time when he himself had been carried captive, then the period was drawing to a close: but the sins of the people were still there. It might be that God would restrain the fulfilment of his promise; the more so that, if the prophecy of Jeremiah were reckoned from the fall of Jerusalem, twenty years would yet have to run. Daniel is concerned about the sins of his people, knowing that, unless they were removed, renewed punishment would befall them. Ver 23. - At the beginning of thy supplications the commandment came forth, and I am come to show thee; for thou art greatly beloved: therefore understand the matter, and consider the vision. The version of the LXX. differs somewhat from this, "In the beginning of thy prayer a commandment came from the Lord, and I came to show thee, because thou art merciful, and do thou understand (διανοήθητι) the command." The other versions do not present much worthy of remark. At the beginning of thy supplications. This affords a reason why it was while Daniel "was yet speaking," that Gabriel came to him; the moment the desire was strong enough to shape itself in words, the answer was on the way. The commandment came forth. The word translated "commandment" is the very common Hebrew word, דָבָר (dabar), "a word," "a thing," "a matter," in which sense it occurs in the penultimate clause of this verse. And I am come to show thee. The angel Gabriel is the messenger sent forth to interpret to Daniel the ways of God with his people. The angel Gabriel is sent to give Daniel an explanatory oracle or word that he may be comforted concerning his people. The reason of this is, "for thou art greatly beloved." This phrase has caused considerable difference of opinion. The LXX. renders, ἐλεεινὸς; Theodotion, ἀνὴρ ἐπιθυμιῶν; the Peshitta, regee; Jerome, vir desideriorum; Hitzig's rendering is "darling" (liebling); Ewald, "dearly beloved one." Hemoodoth means "desires," "loves;" hence may either be understood subjectively or objectively; in this case, most probably the latter, "a man, the object of love." Therefore understand the matter, and consider the vision. The reader will have observed that the last clause is omitted from the LXX. There is a false succession here. Daniel is first commanded "to understand the matter," and then "to consider the vision." Another rendering of the Massoretic avoids this by neglecting the ethnach, and connecting בִין with the preceding clause, gives, "thou art greatly beloved and understanding in the matter."

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

He instructed [me]
וַיָּ֖בֶן (way·yā·ḇen)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 995: To separate mentally, understand

and spoke
וַיְדַבֵּ֣ר (way·ḏab·bêr)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue

with me,
עִמִּ֑י (‘im·mî)
Preposition | first person common singular
Strong's 5973: With, equally with

saying:
וַיֹּאמַ֕ר (way·yō·mar)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say

“O Daniel,
דָּנִיֵּ֕אל (dā·nî·yêl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1840: Daniel -- 'God is my judge', the name of several Israelites

I have come
יָצָ֖אתִי (yā·ṣā·ṯî)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim

now
עַתָּ֥ה (‘at·tāh)
Adverb
Strong's 6258: At this time

to give you insight
לְהַשְׂכִּילְךָ֥ (lə·haś·kî·lə·ḵā)
Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 7919: To be, circumspect, intelligent

with understanding.
בִינָֽה׃ (ḇî·nāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 998: An understanding

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