Daniel 9:22

Authorized King James Version

And he informed me, and talked with me, and said, O Daniel, I am now come forth to give thee skill and understanding.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיָּ֖בֶן
And he informed
to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e., (generally) understand
#2
וַיְדַבֵּ֣ר
me and talked
perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
#3
עִמִּ֑י
adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then
#4
וַיֹּאמַ֕ר
with me and said
to say (used with great latitude)
#5
דָּנִיֵּ֕אל
O Daniel
daniel or danijel, the name of two israelites
#6
עַתָּ֥ה
at this time, whether adverb, conjunction or expletive
#7
יָצָ֖אתִי
I am now come forth
to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim
#8
לְהַשְׂכִּילְךָ֥
to give thee skill
to be (causatively, make or act) circumspect and hence, intelligent
#9
בִינָֽה׃
and understanding
understanding

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.

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