KJV King James Version
But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.
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Daniel 1:8
But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.
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BSB Berean Standard Bible
But Daniel made up his mind that he would not defile himself with the king’s food or wine. So he asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself.
WEB World English Bible
But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the king’s dainties, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.
ASV American Standard Version
But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the king’s dainties, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.
YLT Young’s Literal Translation
And Daniel purposeth in his heart that he will not pollute himself with the king’s portion of food, and with the wine of his drinking, and he seeketh of the chief of the eunuchs that he may not pollute himself.
Surrounding context — Daniel 1
5 And the king appointed them a daily provision of the king’s meat, and of the wine which he drank: so nourishing them three years, that at the end thereof they might stand before the king.
6 Now among these were of the children of Judah, Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah:
7 Unto whom the prince of the eunuchs gave names: for he gave unto Daniel [the name] of Belteshazzar; and to Hananiah, of Shadrach; and to Mishael, of Meshach; and to Azariah, of Abednego.
8 But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.
9 Now God had brought Daniel into favour and tender love with the prince of the eunuchs.
10 And the prince of the eunuchs said unto Daniel, I fear my lord the king, who hath appointed your meat and your drink: for why should he see your faces worse liking than the children which [are] of your sort? then shall ye make [me] endanger my head to the king.
11 Then said Daniel to Melzar, whom the prince of the eunuchs had set over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah,
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וַיָּ֤שֶׂםH7760 · sumto set: makeדָּנִיֵּאל֙H1840 · da.niy.yelDanielעַל־H5921 · aluponלִבּ֔וֹH3820 · levheartאֲשֶׁ֧רH834 · a.sherwhichלֹֽא־H3808 · lonotיִתְגָּאַ֛לH1351 · ga.alto defileבְּפַתְבַּ֥גH6598 · pat.bagchoiceהַמֶּ֖לֶךְH4428 · me.lekhkingוּבְיֵ֣יןH3196 · ya.yinwineמִשְׁתָּ֑יוH4960 · mish.tehfeastוַיְבַקֵּשׁ֙H1245 · ba.qashto seekמִשַּׂ֣רH8269 · sarrulerהַסָּרִיסִ֔יםH5631 · sa.riseunuchאֲשֶׁ֖רH834 · a.sherwhichלֹ֥אH3808 · lonotיִתְגָּאָֽל׃H1351 · ga.alto defile
Cross-references
Psalm 141:4Incline not my heart to [any] evil thing, to practise wicked works with men that work iniquity: and let me not eat of their dainties.Leviticus 11:45-47For I [am] the LORD that bringeth you up out of the land of Egypt, to be your God: ye shall therefore be holy, for I [am] holy.Ezekiel 4:13-14And the LORD said, Even thus shall the children of Israel eat their defiled bread among the Gentiles, whither I will drive them.1 Corinthians 10:18-21Behold Israel after the flesh: are not they which eat of the sacrifices partakers of the altar?1 Corinthians 7:37Nevertheless he that standeth stedfast in his heart, having no necessity, but hath power over his own will, and hath so decreed in his heart that he will keep his virgin, doeth well.Psalm 119:115Depart from me, ye evildoers: for I will keep the commandments of my God.Hosea 9:3-4They shall not dwell in the LORD’S land; but Ephraim shall return to Egypt, and they shall eat unclean [things] in Assyria.1 Corinthians 8:7-10Howbeit [there is] not in every man that knowledge: for some with conscience of the idol unto this hour eat [it] as a thing offered unto an idol; and their conscience being weak is defiled.Psalm 119:106I have sworn, and I will perform [it], that I will keep thy righteous judgments.Romans 14:15-17But if thy brother be grieved with [thy] meat, now walkest thou not charitably. Destroy not him with thy meat, for whom Christ died.Daniel 1:5And the king appointed them a daily provision of the king’s meat, and of the wine which he drank: so nourishing them three years, that at the end thereof they might stand before the king.1 Corinthians 10:28-31But if any man say unto you, This is offered in sacrifice unto idols, eat not for his sake that shewed it, and for conscience sake: for the earth [is] the Lord’s, and the fulness thereof:Acts 11:23Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord.2 Corinthians 9:7Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, [so let him give]; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.Acts 10:14-16But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean.Deuteronomy 32:38Which did eat the fat of their sacrifices, [and] drank the wine of their drink offerings? let them rise up and help you, [and] be your protection.Psalm 106:28They joined themselves also unto Baalpeor, and ate the sacrifices of the dead.Ruth 1:17-18Where thou diest, will I die, and there will I be buried: the LORD do so to me, and more also, [if ought] but death part thee and me.
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