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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.
Holman Bible
Daniel determined that he would not defile himself with the king’s food
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
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unto whom the prince of the eunuchs gave names: for he gave unto Daniel the name of Belteshazzar; and to Hananiah, of Shadrach; and to Mishael, of Meshach; and to Azariah, of Abednego.
8 But Daniel
Cross References
Ezekiel 4:13-14
And the LORD said, Even thus shall the sons of Israel eat their defiled bread among the Gentiles, where I will drive them.
Deuteronomy 32:38
who ate the fat of their sacrifices and drank the wine of their drink offerings? Let them rise up and help you, and be your protection.
Psalm 141:4
Incline not my heart to any evil thing, to do works with ungodliness with the men that work iniquity, and let me not eat of their dainties.
Daniel 1:5
And the king appointed them a daily provision of the king's food and of the wine which he drank, so nourishing them three years, that at the end thereof they might stand before the king.
Hosea 9:3-4
They shall not remain in the land of the LORD; but Ephraim shall return to Egypt and to Assyria where they shall eat unclean food.
2 Corinthians 9:7
Each one according as they purpose in their heart, so let them give, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver.
Leviticus 11:45-47
For I am the LORD that causes you to come up out of the land of Egypt to be your God; ye shall therefore be holy, for I am holy.
Ruth 1:17-18
Where thou diest, I will die, and there will I be buried; let the LORD do so unto me and let him give unto me that only death shall part thee and me.
1 Kings 5:5
And, therefore, I have determined to build a house unto the name of the LORD my God as the LORD spoke unto David, my father, saying, Thy son, whom I will set upon thy throne in thy place, he shall build a house unto my name.
Psalm 106:28
They also joined themselves unto Baalpeor and ate the sacrifices for the dead.
Psalm 119:106
I have sworn, and I will perform it, that I will keep the judgments of thy righteousness.
Psalm 119:115
Depart from me, ye evildoers; for I will keep the commandments of my God.
Acts 10:14-16
But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean.
Acts 11:23
Who, when he came and had seen the grace of God, was glad and exhorted them all to remain in their purpose of heart in the Lord.
Romans 14:15-17
But if thy brother is grieved because of thy food, now thou dost not walk in charity. Do not destroy him with thy food, for whom Christ died.
1 Corinthians 7:37
Nevertheless, he that stands steadfast in his heart, having no necessity, but has liberty regarding his own, and has so determined in his heart that he will keep his daughter, does well.
1 Corinthians 8:7-10
Howbeit there is not in everyone that knowledge, for some with conscience of the idol unto now, eat it as a thing offered unto an idol, and their conscience being weak is defiled.
1 Corinthians 10:18-21
Behold Israel after the flesh: are not those who eat of the sacrifices participants of the altar?
1 Corinthians 10:28-31
But if anyone says unto you, This is offered in sacrifice unto idols, do not eat it for the sake of him that disclosed it and for conscience sake; for the earth is the Lord's, and the fullness thereof: