Daniel 10:3

Authorized King James Version

I ate no pleasant bread, neither came flesh nor wine in my mouth, neither did I anoint myself at all, till three whole weeks were fulfilled.

Word-by-Word Analysis

לֶ֣חֶם

H3899

bread

food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it)

חֲמֻד֞וֹת

H2530

to delight in

לֹ֣א

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

אָכַ֗לְתִּי

H398

I ate

to eat (literally or figuratively)

וּבָשָׂ֥ר

H1320

flesh

flesh (from its freshness); by extension, body, person; also (by euphemistically) the pudenda of a man

וָיַ֛יִן

H3196

nor wine

wine (as fermented); by implication, intoxication

לֹא

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

בָ֥א

H935

neither came

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

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פִּ֖י

H6310

in my mouth

the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with prepos

#11

סָ֑כְתִּי

H5480

myself at all

properly, to smear over (with oil), i.e., anoint

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לֹא

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

#13

סָ֑כְתִּי

H5480

myself at all

properly, to smear over (with oil), i.e., anoint

#14

עַד

H5704

as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)

#15

מְלֹ֕את

H4390

were fulfilled

to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)

#16

שְׁלֹ֥שֶׁת

H7969

till three

three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice

#17

שָׁבֻעִ֖ים

H7620

weeks

literally, sevened, i.e., a week (specifically, of years)

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יָמִֽים׃

H3117

whole

a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Daniel. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?

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