Daniel 1:13

Daniel 1:13 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

Then compare our appearances with those of the young men who are eating the royal food, and deal with your servants according to what you see.”

King James Version KJV

Then let our countenances be looked upon before thee, and the countenance of the children that eat of the portion of the king’s meat: and as thou seest, deal with thy servants.

American Standard Version ASV

Then let our countenances be looked upon before thee, and the countenance of the youths that eat of the king’s dainties; and as thou seest, deal with thy servants.

Bible in Basic English BBE

Then take a look at our faces and the faces of the young men who have food from the king's table; and, having seen them, do to your servants as it seems right to you.

Free Bible Version FBV

“After that, compare us with those young men who ate the king's rich food. Then decide on the basis of what you see.”

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Then let our countenances bee looked vpon before thee, and the countenances of the children that eate of the portion of the Kings meate: and as thou seest, deale with thy seruantes.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

and our appearance is seen before thee, and the appearance of the lads who are eating the king's portion of food, and as thou seest — deal with thy servants.'

World English Bible WEB

Then let our faces be examined before you, and the face of the youths who eat of the king’s delicacies; and as you see, deal with your servants.”

Noah Webster Bible WBS

Then let our countenances be looked upon before thee, and the countenances of the children that eat of the portion of the king's provision: and as thou seest, deal with thy servants.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And look upon our faces, and the faces of the children that eat of the king’s meat: and as thou shalt see, deal with thy servants.

Translation for Translators T4T

After ten days, see how we look, and see how the other young men look, the ones who are eating the kind of food that the king eats. Then you can decide about what food you will let us eat.”

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Daniel 1:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וְ/יֵרָא֤וּ לְ/פָנֶ֨י/ךָ֙ מַרְאֵ֔י/נוּ וּ/מַרְאֵה֙ הַ/יְלָדִ֔ים הָ/אֹ֣כְלִ֔ים אֵ֖ת פַּתְבַּ֣ג הַ/מֶּ֑לֶךְ וְ/כַ/אֲשֶׁ֣ר תִּרְאֵ֔ה עֲשֵׂ֖ה עִם עֲבָדֶֽי/ךָ

וְ/יֵרָא֤וּ râʼâh H7200 Provider Conj | V-Niphal-Juss-3mp

לְ/פָנֶ֨י/ךָ֙ pânîym H6440 face Prep | N-cp | Suff

מַרְאֵ֔י/נוּ marʼeh H4758 appearance N-ms | Suff

וּ/מַרְאֵה֙ marʼeh H4758 appearance Conj | N-ms

הַ/יְלָדִ֔ים yeled H3206 youth Art | N-mp

הָ/אֹ֣כְלִ֔ים ʼâkal H398 to eat Art | V-Qal

אֵ֖ת ʼêth H853 Obj. DirObjM

פַּתְבַּ֣ג pathbag H6598 choice N-ms

הַ/מֶּ֑לֶךְ melek H4428 King's Art | N-ms

וְ/כַ/אֲשֶׁ֣ר ʼăsher H834 which Conj | Prep | Rel

תִּרְאֵ֔ה râʼâh H7200 Provider V-Qal-Imperf-2ms

עֲשֵׂ֖ה ʻâsâh H6213 to make V-Qal-Impv-2ms

עִם ʻim H5973 with Prep

עֲבָדֶֽי/ךָ ʻebed H5650 servant/slave N-mp | Suff

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Hebrew Word Reference — Daniel 1:13

וְ/יֵרָא֤וּ râʼâh H7200 "Provider" Conj | V-Niphal-Juss-3mp

The Hebrew word for provider means to see or look after, and is used to describe God's care for his people. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible, including in Genesis and other books.

Definition: (Lord will) Provide, cause to be seen. This name means to see, look at, inspect, look after

Usage: Occurs in 1206 OT verses. KJV: advise self, appear, approve, behold, [idiom] certainly, consider, discern, (make to) enjoy, have experience, gaze, take heed, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] joyfully, lo, look (on, one another, one on another, one upon another, out, up, upon), mark, meet, [idiom] be near, perceive, present, provide, regard, (have) respect, (fore-, cause to, let) see(-r, -m, one another), shew (self), [idiom] sight of others, (e-) spy, stare, [idiom] surely, [idiom] think, view, visions. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 41:41; Exodus 33:13.

לְ/פָנֶ֨י/ךָ֙ pânîym H6440 "face" Prep | N-cp | Suff

This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.

Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of

Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.

מַרְאֵ֔י/נוּ marʼeh H4758 "appearance" N-ms | Suff

This Hebrew word refers to a sight or appearance, and can describe something beautiful or a supernatural vision. It encompasses various aspects of seeing, including physical and mental perceptions, and is used in different contexts throughout the Bible.

Definition: 1) sight, appearance, vision 1a) sight, phenomenon, spectacle, appearance, vision 1b) what is seen 1c) a vision (supernatural) 1d) sight, vision (power of seeing)

Usage: Occurs in 82 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] apparently, appearance(-reth), [idiom] as soon as beautiful(-ly), countenance, fair, favoured, form, goodly, to look (up) on (to), look(-eth), pattern, to see, seem, sight, visage, vision. See also: Genesis 2:9; Job 41:1; Isaiah 11:3.

וּ/מַרְאֵה֙ marʼeh H4758 "appearance" Conj | N-ms

Definition: 1) sight, appearance, vision 1a) sight, phenomenon, spectacle, appearance, vision 1b) what is seen 1c) a vision (supernatural) 1d) sight, vision (power of seeing)

הַ/יְלָדִ֔ים yeled H3206 "youth" Art | N-mp

This Hebrew word refers to a young person, like a child or teenager, such as the youth who helped David in 1 Samuel 20:1. It can also mean offspring or descendants, like the children of Israel in Exodus 12:37.

Definition: 1) child, son, boy, offspring, youth 1a) child, son, boy 1b) child, children 1c) descendants 1d) youth 1e) apostate Israelites (fig.)

Usage: Occurs in 76 OT verses. KJV: boy, child, fruit, son, young man (one). See also: Genesis 4:23; 1 Kings 12:10; Isaiah 2:6.

הָ/אֹ֣כְלִ֔ים ʼâkal H398 "to eat" Art | V-Qal

This word means to eat or devour, and it's used in many stories, including when Jesus fed the 5000 with fish and bread in the book of Matthew. It's about taking in nourishment and being satisfied.

Definition: 1) to eat, devour, burn up, feed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to eat (human subject) 1a2) to eat, devour (of beasts and birds) 1a3) to devour, consume (of fire) 1a4) to devour, slay (of sword) 1a5) to devour, consume, destroy (inanimate subjects - ie, pestilence, drought) 1a6) to devour (of oppression) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be eaten (by men) 1b2) to be devoured, consumed (of fire) 1b3) to be wasted, destroyed (of flesh) 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to cause to eat, feed with 1c2) to cause to devour 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to feed 1d2) to cause to eat 1e) (Piel) 1e1) consume Aramaic equivalent: a.khal (אֲכַל "to devour" H0399)

Usage: Occurs in 703 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, burn up, consume, devour(-er, up), dine, eat(-er, up), feed (with), food, [idiom] freely, [idiom] in...wise(-deed, plenty), (lay) meat, [idiom] quite. See also: Genesis 2:16; Leviticus 6:9; Numbers 24:8.

אֵ֖ת ʼêth H853 "Obj." DirObjM

In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.

Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)

Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.

פַּתְבַּ֣ג pathbag H6598 "choice" N-ms

In the Bible, this word describes a special portion of food, like a king's delicacy. It is used to describe the best food, set aside for important people like royalty.

Definition: portion of food for king, delicacies

Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: portion (provision) of meat. See also: Daniel 1:5; Daniel 1:15; Daniel 11:26.

הַ/מֶּ֑לֶךְ melek H4428 "King's" Art | N-ms

This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.

Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)

Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.

וְ/כַ/אֲשֶׁ֣ר ʼăsher H834 "which" Conj | Prep | Rel

This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.

Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when

Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.

תִּרְאֵ֔ה râʼâh H7200 "Provider" V-Qal-Imperf-2ms

The Hebrew word for provider means to see or look after, and is used to describe God's care for his people. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible, including in Genesis and other books.

Definition: (Lord will) Provide, cause to be seen. This name means to see, look at, inspect, look after

עֲשֵׂ֖ה ʻâsâh H6213 "to make" V-Qal-Impv-2ms

This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.

Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made

Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.

עִם ʻim H5973 "with" Prep

This Hebrew word means with or together, like when God is with his people in Exodus 33:14-15. It's used to describe accompaniment or association, and can also mean against or beside. The word is used to convey a sense of relationship or proximity between people or things.

Definition: 1) with 1a) with 1b) against 1c) toward 1d) as long as

Usage: Occurs in 919 OT verses. KJV: accompanying, against, and, as ([idiom] long as), before, beside, by (reason of), for all, from (among, between), in, like, more than, of, (un-) to, with(-al). See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 21:14; Deuteronomy 29:11.

עֲבָדֶֽי/ךָ ʻebed H5650 "servant/slave" N-mp | Suff

This word refers to a servant or slave, often in the context of serving God or a human master. It can also describe a prophet or Levite. The KJV translates it as bondage, bondman, or servant.

Definition: 1) slave, servant 1a) slave, servant, man-servant 1b) subjects 1c) servants, worshippers (of God) 1d) servant (in special sense as prophets, Levites etc) 1e) servant (of Israel) 1f) servant (as form of address between equals) Aramaic equivalent: a.vad (עֲבַד "servant/slave" H5649)

Usage: Occurs in 714 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] bondage, bondman, (bond-) servant, (man-) servant. See also: Genesis 9:25; Exodus 11:3; 1 Samuel 8:16.

Study Notes — Daniel 1:13

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Daniel 1:13 Summary
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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 1:13
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 1:13
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Cambridge Bible on Daniel 1:13
Barnes' Notes on Daniel 1:13
Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 1:13

Context — Daniel’s Faithfulness

11Then Daniel said to the steward whom the chief official had appointed over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, 12“Please test your servants for ten days. Let us be given only vegetables to eat and water to drink.

13Then compare our appearances with those of the young men who are eating the royal food, and deal with your servants according to what you see.”

14So he consented to this and tested them for ten days. 15And at the end of ten days, they looked healthier and better nourished than all the young men who were eating the king’s food.

Daniel 1:13 Summary

In Daniel 1:13, Daniel asks the steward to compare his and his friends' health with that of the young men eating the royal food after a ten-day test. This shows that Daniel trusted in God's provision and care, even in a difficult situation. Just like Daniel, we can trust that God will provide for us and take care of us, as seen in Matthew 6:33, where Jesus teaches us to seek first God's kingdom and His righteousness. By trusting in God and following His principles, we can experience His blessings and care in our lives, just like Daniel and his friends did.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was Daniel's proposal to the steward in Daniel 1:13?

Daniel proposed a ten-day test to compare the health of him and his friends with that of the young men eating the royal food, as seen in Daniel 1:12-13, and to deal with them according to the results, as stated in Daniel 1:13.

Why did Daniel request to be given only vegetables to eat and water to drink?

Daniel requested this diet because he wanted to remain faithful to God's laws regarding food, as seen in Leviticus 11:1-47 and Deuteronomy 14:3-21, and to test whether God would provide for them despite not eating the royal food.

What was the expected outcome of the comparison in Daniel 1:13?

The expected outcome was that Daniel and his friends would look healthier and better nourished than the young men eating the king's food, which is what happened according to Daniel 1:15, demonstrating God's provision and care for those who trust in Him, as seen in Matthew 6:33.

How does this verse relate to trusting in God's provision?

This verse shows that Daniel trusted in God's provision and care, even in a foreign land, and was willing to test that trust, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6, which encourages us to trust in God with all our heart and lean not on our own understanding.

Reflection Questions

What are some areas in my life where I can trust God's provision and care, just like Daniel did?
How can I apply the principle of testing my trust in God, as seen in Daniel 1:13, to my own life and circumstances?
What are some ways that I can remain faithful to God's laws and principles, even when it's difficult or unpopular, like Daniel did?
How can I demonstrate my trust in God's provision to those around me, and be a witness to His care and love?

Gill's Exposition on Daniel 1:13

Then let our countenances be looked upon before thee,.... And be thoroughly examined, whether any alteration is made therein for the worse: and the countenance of the children that eat of the portion

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 1:13

Then let our countenances be looked upon before thee, and the countenance of the children that eat of the portion of the king's meat: and as thou seest, deal with thy servants.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 1:13

By these words Daniel secures Melzar against fear and danger, only by ten days’ trial; which was a fair and reasonable proffer. Thus the servants of God must carefully do, when they have good offices done them by the servants of princes, as Elijah was careful of good Obadiah, ,12, to secure him from death.

Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 1:13

Daniel 1:13 Then let our countenances be looked upon before thee, and the countenance of the children that eat of the portion of the king’ s meat: and as thou seest, deal with thy servants.Ver. 13. Then let our countenances be looked upon.] And as thou seest, deal with thy servants.] Thus humbly they bespeak the butler, or purveyor, though themselves were nobly descended. God had made them captives, and they now carry their sails accordingly.

Cambridge Bible on Daniel 1:13

13. of the youths that eat the king’s delicacies] as Daniel 1:5; Daniel 1:8.

Barnes' Notes on Daniel 1:13

Then let our countenances be looked upon - One of the “objects” to be secured by this whole trial was to promote their personal beauty, and their healthful appearance Daniel 1:4-5, and Daniel was

Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 1:13

9-16. The Rab-saris objected to the proposed change of diet — to pulse (vegetables) and water — out of “favor and compassion” for Daniel (Daniel 1:9, R.V.), and for fear of his own life if the boys

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