Daniel 9:5

Authorized King James Version

We have sinned, and have committed iniquity, and have done wickedly, and have rebelled, even by departing from thy precepts and from thy judgments:

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
חָטָ֥אנוּ
We have sinned
properly, to miss; hence (figuratively and generally) to sin; by inference, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, (causatively) lead astray, condemn
#2
וְעָוִ֖ינוּ
and have committed iniquity
to crook, literally or figuratively
#3
והִרְשַׁ֣עְנוּ
and have done wickedly
to be (causatively, do or declare) wrong; by implication, to disturb, violate
#4
וּמָרָ֑דְנוּ
and have rebelled
to rebel
#5
וְס֥וֹר
even by departing
to turn off (literally or figuratively)
#6
מִמִּצְוֹתֶ֖ךָ
from thy precepts
a command, whether human or divine (collectively, the law)
#7
וּמִמִּשְׁפָּטֶֽיךָ׃
and from thy judgments
properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, ind

Analysis

Within the broader context of Daniel, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of Daniel.

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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