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Daniel 1:8 Cross-References
Explore 19 cross-references for Daniel 1:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Daniel chapter 1 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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.”
Daniel 1:8 (KJV)
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Commentary on Daniel 1:8
The Hebrew phrase "purposed in his heart" (yasem al-libo, יָשֶׂם עַל־לִבּוֹ) literally means "set upon his heart" or "determined in his inner being," indicating a deliberate, firm decision rooted in Daniel's deepest convictions. The word "defile" (yitgaal, יִתְגָּאַל) comes from the root meaning "to pollute" or "make ceremonially unclean." Daniel recognized that eating the king's food would compromise his covenant faithfulness to Yahweh, likely because it included unclean animals (Leviticus 11), meat sacrificed to idols, or violated other dietary laws.This verse reveals several crucial theolog...
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Cross-References for Daniel 1:8
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“to practice deeds of wickedness with men who work iniquity. Don't let me eat of their delicacies.”
“Behold Israel after the flesh: are not they which eat of the sacrifices partakers of the altar?”
“Even thus shall the children of Israel eat their bread unclean”
“to be your God. You shall therefore be holy”
“having no necessity”
“you evildoers”
“and they will eat unclean food in Assyria.”
“that knowledge isn't in all men. But some”
“and have confirmed it”
“you walk no longer in love. Don't destroy with your food him for whom Christ died.”