Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
Daniel determined that he would not defile himself with the king’s food
New American Standard Bible
But Daniel
King James Version
But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king's meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.
International Standard Version
Daniel determined within himself not to become defiled by the king's menu of rich foods or by the king's wine, so he requested permission from the chief officer not to defile himself.
A Conservative Version
But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the king's food, nor with the wine which he drank. Therefore he requested of the ruler of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.
American Standard Version
But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the king's dainties, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.
Amplified
But Daniel made up his mind that he would not defile (taint, dishonor) himself with the
Bible in Basic English
And Daniel had come to the decision that he would not make himself unclean with the king's food or wine; so he made a request to the captain of the unsexed servants that he might not make himself unclean.
Darby Translation
And Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not pollute himself with the king's delicate food, nor with the wine which he drank; and he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not have to pollute himself.
Julia Smith Translation
And Daniel will set up upon his heart that he will not be defiled with the dainties of the king, and with the wine of his drinking: and he will seek from the chief of the eunuchs that he shall not defile himself.
King James 2000
But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king's food, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Now {Daniel resolved} that he would not defile himself with the fine food of the king, and with {the wine that he drank}, and [so] he requested from the commander of the court officials [permission so] that he would not defile himself.
Modern King James verseion
But Daniel laid on his heart that he would not defile himself with the king's food, nor with the wine which he drank. So he asked permission of the chief of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
But Daniel was at a point with himself, that he would not be defiled through the king's meat, nor the wine which he drunk. And this he desired of the chief chamberlain, lest he should defile himself.
NET Bible
But Daniel made up his mind that he would not defile himself with the royal delicacies or the royal wine. He therefore asked the overseer of the court officials for permission not to defile himself.
New Heart English Bible
But Daniel determined in his heart that he would not defile himself with the king's royal food, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.
The Emphasized Bible
But Daniel laid it upon his heart, that he would not defile himself with the delicacies of the king, nor with the wine which he drank, - therefore sought he of the ruler of the eunuchs, that he might not defile himself.
Webster
But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king's food, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.
World English Bible
But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the king's dainties, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.
Youngs Literal Translation
And Daniel purposeth in his heart that he will not pollute himself with the king's portion of food, and with the wine of his drinking, and he seeketh of the chief of the eunuchs that he may not pollute himself.
Themes
Abed-nego » Also called azariah » A jewish captive in babylon
Abstemiousness » Instances of » Daniel and his hebrew companions
Abstinence » Total abstinence » Strong Drink » Daniel's temperance principles
Total abstinence » Instances of » Daniel
Conscience » Faithful » Refusing » Meat » Wine
Daniel » Characteristics of » Self-control
Daniel » Jewish captive » Abstinence of
Government » Civil service school provided by
Integrity » Instances of » Daniel, in his abstemiousness (i. E. Abstinent)
Knowledge » Who God gives knowledge to
Prudence » Instances of » Daniel
Self-denial » Exemplified » Daniel
Self-denial » Instances of » Daniel, in his abstention
Social duties » Total abstinence from strong drink » Daniel's temperance principles
Temperance » Total abstinence » Daniel's temperance principles
Temptation » Resisted, example of » The rechabites and daniel, by refusing wine
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Daniel 1:8
Verse Info
Context Readings
Daniel's Resolve
7
The chief official gave them other names: he gave the name Belteshazzar to Daniel, Shadrach to Hananiah, Meshach to Mishael, and Abednego to Azariah.
Cross References
Ezekiel 4:13-14
The Lord said, “This is how the Israelites will eat their bread—ceremonially unclean—among the nations where I will banish them.”
Deuteronomy 32:38
and drank the wine of their drink offerings?
Let them rise up and help you;
let it
Psalm 141:4
or perform wicked acts
with men who commit sin.
Do not let me feast on their delicacies.
Daniel 1:5
The king assigned them daily provisions from the royal food and from the wine that he drank.
Hosea 9:3-4
Instead, Ephraim will return to Egypt,
and they will eat unclean food
2 Corinthians 9:7
Each person should do as he has decided in his heart—not reluctantly or out of necessity, for God loves
Leviticus 11:45-47
For I am Yahweh, who brought you up from the land of Egypt to be your God,
Ruth 1:17-18
and there I will be buried.
May Yahweh punish me,
and do so severely,
if anything but death separates you and me.
1 Kings 5:5
So I plan to build a temple for the name of Yahweh my God,
Psalm 106:28
and ate sacrifices offered to lifeless gods.
Psalm 119:106
to keep Your righteous judgments.
Psalm 119:115
so that I may obey my God’s commands.
Acts 10:14-16
“No, Lord!” Peter said. “For I have never eaten anything common
Acts 11:23
When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he was glad and encouraged all of them to remain true to the Lord with a firm resolve of the heart,
Romans 14:15-17
For if your brother is hurt by what you eat, you are no longer walking according to love.
1 Corinthians 7:37
But he who stands firm in his heart (who is under no compulsion, but has control over his own will
1 Corinthians 8:7-10
However, not everyone has this knowledge. In fact, some have been so used to idolatry up until now that when they eat food offered to an idol, their conscience, being weak, is defiled.
1 Corinthians 10:18-21
Look at the people of Israel.
1 Corinthians 10:28-31
But if someone says to you, “This is food offered to an idol,” do not eat it,