Daniel 9:4

Translations

Modern

And I prayed to the LORD my God and confessed, “O, Lord, the great and awesome God, who keeps His covenant of loving devotion to those who love Him and keep His commandments,

Traditional

And I prayed unto the Lord my God, and made my confession, and said, O Lord, the great and dreadful God, keeping the covenant and mercy to them that love him, and to them that keep his commandments;

Literal

And I prayed to YHWH my God, and I made confession and said: “O Lord God, the great and fearsome One, the One keeping the covenant and the loving devotion to those loving Him and those keeping His commandments.

Latin

Et oravi Dominum Deum meum, et confessus sum, et dixi: Obsecro, Domine Deus magne et terribilis, custodiens pactum, et misericordiam diligentibus te, et custodientibus mandata tua:

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Hebrew

English

And I prayed to the LORD my God and confessed, “O, Lord, the great and awesome God, who keeps His covenant of loving devotion to those who love Him and keep His commandments,

Notes

Daniel 9:4

the LORD (Hebrew Yahweh): This is the covenant name of God (Exodus 6:2–3; 20:2) and appears in Daniel only in this chapter.
God remains faithful to his covenant with those who love and obey him (compare Exodus 34:6–7; Deuteronomy 7:9; Romans 8:28). God's unfailing love is his core nature. The Hebrew word is khesed, which is also sometimes translated as “grace,” “mercy,” or “kindness.” It inspires faith, hope, and worship throughout the Bible (see Numbers 14:18; Nehemiah 9:17; Psalms 108:4; 136:1–26; Jonah 2:4; 1 John 4:7–8).

Daniel 9:4–11

God's faithfulness was very different from his people's unfaithfulness and rebellion. When Daniel confessed his people's sins, he included himself (Daniel 9:5), even though he lived a praiseworthy life (see “Community Identity” Theme Note).

Daniel prayed a high priestly prayer for his people, using many quotes and references from the Torah (the instructions God gave through Moses), the prophets (God’s messengers), and the psalms (songs and prayers used in worship).

Daniel 9:1–19

Daniel prayed for his people, knowing that Jerusalem's seventy years of desolation were about to end. His prayer is similar to those of:

Solomon (1 Kings 8:14–61),
Ezra (Ezra 9), and
Nehemiah (Nehemiah 9).

God answered Daniel's prayer quickly (see study note on Daniel 9:19; see also Daniel 9:20–27).

Theme notes and profiles

Daniel Apocalyptic Literature Community Responsibility: Achan’s Sin God Works through Prayer What Is Good

Events

Prophecies of Danielc. 606 BC

Related verses

Romans 8:28
And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.
Exodus 20:6
…but showing loving devotion to a thousand generations of those who love Me and keep My commandments.
Deuteronomy 5:10
…but showing loving devotion to a thousand generations of those who love Me and keep My commandments.
Exodus 34:6–7
Then the LORD passed in front of Moses and called out: “The LORD, the LORD God, is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness,
Daniel 9:5–12
…we have sinned and done wrong. We have acted wickedly and rebelled. We have turned away from Your commandments and ordinances.
Jeremiah 32:17–19
“Oh, Lord GOD! You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too difficult for You!
2 Chronicles 7:14
…and if My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land.
Deuteronomy 7:9
Know therefore that the LORD your God is God, the faithful God who keeps His covenant of loving devotion for a thousand generations of those who love Him and keep His commandments.
Nehemiah 9:32
So now, our God, the great and mighty and awesome God who keeps His gracious covenant, do not view lightly all the hardship that has come upon us, and upon our kings and leaders, our priests and prophets, our ancestors and all Your people, from the days of the kings of Assyria until today.
1 Kings 8:23
…and said: “O LORD, God of Israel, there is no God like You in heaven above or on earth below, keeping Your covenant of loving devotion with Your servants who walk before You with all their hearts.
Numbers 14:18–19
‘The LORD is slow to anger and abounding in loving devotion, forgiving iniquity and transgression. Yet He will by no means leave the guilty unpunished; He will visit the iniquity of the fathers upon their children to the third and fourth generation.’
Psalm 32:5
Then I acknowledged my sin to You and did not hide my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD,” and You forgave the guilt of my sin. Selah

People

LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

Glossary

Apocalyptic Assumption of Moses Book of Daniel Book of Jeremiah Daniel (Person) Daniel, Additions to Jeremiah (Person) Mercy

Topics

Confession of Sin: Daniel God: Faithfulness of Intercession: Exemplified Intercessory Prayer: Daniel Nation: Chastised Nation: Prayer For Prayer: Accompanied With: Confession Prophets: Inspiration of Seekers: Daniel Seeking God: Daniel The Covenant: God is Faithful To

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