Daniel(2)
Daniel in the Bible — the prophet of the book of Daniel (EZK 14:14). Referenced in 4 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “judgment of God; God my judge”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Scripture References
- 4 references
- Known Names
- 4 names
Biography
A young Jewish nobleman taken captive to Babylon, Daniel purposed not to defile himself with the king's food. God gave him wisdom exceeding all the Babylonian wise men. Daniel interpreted dreams for kings and received visions of future kingdoms. Despite threats and a lion's den, Daniel remained faithful to God. He prophesied the seventy weeks and saw visions of the end times.
Significance
Daniel demonstrates unwavering faithfulness in exile and hostile culture. His prophecies reveal God's sovereign plan for history and the coming Messiah. He prefigures believers living faithfully in ungodly societies.
Key Events
Names & Labels (4)
- Hebrew
- דָּנִיֵּאל
- Transliteration
- daniyel
- Meaning
- G-d [El] is my judge
- Greek
- Δανιηλ
- Reference
- EZK 14:14
- Strong's
- H1840
- Hebrew
- בֵּלְטְשַׁאצַּר
- Transliteration
- belətəshatsar
- Meaning
- protect his life
- Greek
- Βαλτασαρ
- Reference
- DAN 1:7
- Strong's
- H1095
- Hebrew
- עֲבֵד אֱלָהָא חַיָּא
- Transliteration
- eved elaha chaya
- Meaning
- servant [of the] living G-d
- Greek
- none
- Reference
- DAN 6:20
- Strong's
- H5647, H422, H2416
- Hebrew
- בֶּן־אָדָם
- Transliteration
- ben adam
- Meaning
- son of man
- Greek
- none
- Reference
- DAN 8:17
- Strong's
- H1121, H120
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Daniel in the Bible?
Daniel is described in the Bible as the prophet of the book of Daniel (EZK 14:14).
What does the name Daniel mean?
The name Daniel means “judgment of God; God my judge” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.