The Meaning of Daniel 1:13 Explained

Daniel 1:13

KJV: Then let our countenances be looked upon before thee, and the countenance of the children that eat of the portion of the king's meat: and as thou seest, deal with thy servants.

YLT: and our appearance is seen before thee, and the appearance of the lads who are eating the king's portion of food, and as thou seest -- deal with thy servants.'

Darby: then let our countenances be looked upon before thee, and the countenance of the youths that eat of the king's delicate food: and as thou shalt see, deal with thy servants.

ASV: Then let our countenances be looked upon before thee, and the countenance of the youths that eat of the king's dainties; and as thou seest, deal with thy servants.

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CONTEXT: What is the Context of Daniel 1:13?

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WORDS: What do the individual words in Daniel 1:13 mean?

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What is the context of Daniel 1:13?

KJV Reverse Interlinear

Then let our countenances be looked upon before thee, and the countenance of the children that eat of the portion of the king's meat: and as thou seest, deal with thy servants.

What does Daniel 1:13 Mean?

Context Summary

Daniel 1:1-21 - Moral Courage Rewarded

These young men of noble Jewish families were brought to Babylon to receive education for the civil service. Their names were altered to break, so far as possible, their connection with the past. The food provided probably contravened Leviticus 3:17. According to the usual custom it had been presented before an idol, 1 Corinthians 8:10. Note those words: Daniel purposed in his heart. It is all important to resolve in one's heart that certain things are not possible for us. Too many of us have a secret reserve. We barricade the front door but leave the back door on the latch. We ought to realize the extent to which Paul referred when he said, "dead to sin." God always cooperates with His servants when they are true to Him. He brought Daniel into favor; He gave him skill; He caused his face and that of his three friends, to bear the hue of health. Let us trust Him to do His part! This is the secret of continuance, Daniel 1:21. [source]

Chapter Summary: Daniel 1

¹ Jehoiakim's captivity
³ Ashpenaz takes Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah
⁸ They refusing the king's portion do prosper with pulse and water
¹⁷ Their proficiency in wisdom

What do the individual words in Daniel 1:13 mean?

And let be examined before you our appearance and the appearance of the young men who eat - the portion of delicacies of the king and as you see fit [so] deal with your servants

וְיֵרָא֤וּ לְפָנֶ֙יךָ֙ מַרְאֵ֔ינוּ וּמַרְאֵה֙ הַיְלָדִ֔ים הָאֹ֣כְלִ֔ים אֵ֖ת פַּתְבַּ֣ג הַמֶּ֑לֶךְ וְכַאֲשֶׁ֣ר תִּרְאֵ֔ה עֲשֵׂ֖ה עִם־ עֲבָדֶֽיךָ

וְיֵרָא֤וּ	And let be examined
Parse: Conjunctive waw, Verb, Nifal, Conjunctive imperfect, third person masculine plural Root: רָאָה Sense: to see, look at, inspect, perceive, consider.
לְפָנֶ֙יךָ֙	before you
Parse: Preposition-l, Noun, common plural construct, second person masculine singular Root: לִפְנֵי Sense: face.
מַרְאֵ֔ינוּ	our appearance
Parse: Noun, masculine plural construct, first person common plural Root: מַרְאֶה Sense: sight, appearance, vision.
וּמַרְאֵה֙	and the appearance
Parse: Conjunctive waw, Noun, masculine singular construct Root: מַרְאֶה Sense: sight, appearance, vision.
הַיְלָדִ֔ים	of the young men
Parse: Article, Noun, masculine plural Root: יֶלֶד Sense: child, son, boy, offspring, youth.
הָאֹ֣כְלִ֔ים	who eat
Parse: Article, Verb, Qal, Participle, masculine plural Root: אָכַל Sense: to eat, devour, burn up, feed.
אֵ֖ת	-
Parse: Direct object marker Root: אֹות Sense: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative.
פַּתְבַּ֣ג	the portion of delicacies
Parse: Noun, masculine singular construct Root: פַּת־בַּג Sense: portion of food for king, delicacies.
הַמֶּ֑לֶךְ	of the king
Parse: Article, Noun, masculine singular Root: מֶלֶךְ Sense: king.
וְכַאֲשֶׁ֣ר	and as
Parse: Conjunctive waw, Preposition-k, Pronoun, relative Root: אֲשֶׁר Sense: (relative part.).
תִּרְאֵ֔ה	you see fit
Parse: Verb, Qal, Imperfect, second person masculine singular Root: רָאָה Sense: to see, look at, inspect, perceive, consider.
עֲשֵׂ֖ה	[so] deal
Parse: Verb, Qal, Imperative, masculine singular Root: עָשָׂה Sense: to do, fashion, accomplish, make.
עֲבָדֶֽיךָ	your servants
Parse: Noun, masculine plural construct, second person masculine singular Root: עֶבֶד Sense: slave, servant.

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