Daniel 9:9
Daniel 9:9 in Multiple Translations
To the Lord our God belong compassion and forgiveness, even though we have rebelled against Him
To the Lord our God belong mercies and forgivenesses, though we have rebelled against him;
To the Lord our God belong mercies and forgiveness; for we have rebelled against him;
With the Lord our God are mercies and forgiveness, for we have gone against him;
Yet you, the Lord our God, are compassionate and forgiving, even though we have rebelled against you.
Yet compassion and forgiuenesse is in the Lord our God, albeit we haue rebelled against him.
'To the Lord our God [are] the mercies and the forgivenesses, for we have rebelled against Him,
To the Lord our God belong mercies and forgiveness, for we have rebelled against him.
To the Lord our God belong mercies and forgivenesses, though we have rebelled against him;
But to thee, the Lord our God, mercy and forgiveness, for we have departed from thee:
Although we have rebelled against you, you act mercifully toward us and you are willing/ready to forgive us.
Berean Amplified Bible — Daniel 9:9
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Daniel 9:9 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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לַֽ/אדֹנָ֣/י
אֱלֹהֵ֔י/נוּ
הָ/רַחֲמִ֖ים
וְ/הַ/סְּלִח֑וֹת
כִּ֥י
מָרַ֖דְנוּ
בּֽ/וֹ
לַֽ/אדֹנָ֣/י
ʼĂdônây
H136
Lord
Prep | N-mp | Suff
אֱלֹהֵ֔י/נוּ
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp | Suff
הָ/רַחֲמִ֖ים
racham
H7356
womb
Art | N-mp
וְ/הַ/סְּלִח֑וֹת
çᵉlîychâh
H5547
forgiveness
Conj | Art | N-fp
כִּ֥י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
מָרַ֖דְנוּ
mârad
H4775
to rebel
V-Qal-Perf-1cp
בּֽ/וֹ
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Hebrew Word Reference — Daniel 9:9
לַֽ/אדֹנָ֣/י
ʼĂdônây
H136
"Lord"
Prep | N-mp | Suff
Adonay is a title used to refer to God, spoken in place of Yahweh as a sign of reverence and respect. It is used throughout the Bible to address God or refer to Him in a formal way. Adonay is a term of worship and devotion.
Definition: Lord - a title, spoken in place of Yahweh in Jewish display of reverence Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 430 OT verses. KJV: (my) Lord. See also: Genesis 15:2; Isaiah 3:17; Psalms 2:4.
אֱלֹהֵ֔י/נוּ
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
N-mp | Suff
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
הָ/רַחֲמִ֖ים
racham
H7356
"womb"
Art | N-mp
This word refers to compassion or tender love, often describing God's feelings towards people. It can also mean the womb, symbolizing care and nurturing. The KJV translates it as compassion, mercy, or pity.
Definition: womb Another spelling of re.chem (רֶ֫חֶם "womb" H7358)
Usage: Occurs in 44 OT verses. KJV: bowels, compassion, damsel, tender love, (great, tender) mercy, pity, womb. See also: Genesis 43:14; Psalms 106:46; Psalms 25:6.
וְ/הַ/סְּלִח֑וֹת
çᵉlîychâh
H5547
"forgiveness"
Conj | Art | N-fp
This term refers to the act of forgiveness, such as when God pardons humanity's sins, as seen in Psalm 130:4. It represents a release from guilt or punishment.
Definition: forgiveness
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: forgiveness, pardon. See also: Nehemiah 9:17; Psalms 130:4; Daniel 9:9.
כִּ֥י
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
מָרַ֖דְנוּ
mârad
H4775
"to rebel"
V-Qal-Perf-1cp
To rebel means to resist or defy authority, like the Israelites who rebelled against God in the wilderness. This Hebrew word is used to describe rebellion against human leaders, like kings, or against God Himself. It appears in stories like Exodus and Numbers.
Definition: 1) to rebel, revolt, be rebellious 1a) (Qal) to rebel, revolt 1a1) against human king 1a2) against God 1a3) against light (poetic)
Usage: Occurs in 23 OT verses. KJV: rebel(-lious). See also: Genesis 14:4; 2 Chronicles 36:13; Isaiah 36:5.
בּֽ/וֹ
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Study Notes — Daniel 9:9
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- Context
- Cross References
- Daniel 9:9 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Daniel 9:9
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 9:9
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 9:9
- Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 9:9
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Daniel 9:9
- Cambridge Bible on Daniel 9:9
- Barnes' Notes on Daniel 9:9
- Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 9:9
- Sermons on Daniel 9:9
Context — Daniel’s Prayer for His People
7To You, O Lord, belongs righteousness, but this day we are covered with shame—the men of Judah, the people of Jerusalem, and all Israel near and far, in all the countries to which You have driven us because of our unfaithfulness to You.
8O LORD, we are covered with shame—our kings, our leaders, and our fathers—because we have sinned against You.
9To the Lord our God belong compassion and forgiveness, even though we have rebelled against Him
10and have not obeyed the voice of the LORD our God to walk in His laws, which He set before us through His servants the prophets. 11All Israel has transgressed Your law and turned away, refusing to obey Your voice; so the oath and the curse written in the Law of Moses the servant of God has been poured out on us, because we have sinned against You.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Ephesians 1:6–8 | to the praise of His glorious grace, which He has freely given us in the Beloved One. In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace that He lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding. |
| 2 | Daniel 9:7 | To You, O Lord, belongs righteousness, but this day we are covered with shame—the men of Judah, the people of Jerusalem, and all Israel near and far, in all the countries to which You have driven us because of our unfaithfulness to You. |
| 3 | Daniel 9:5 | we have sinned and done wrong. We have acted wickedly and rebelled. We have turned away from Your commandments and ordinances. |
| 4 | Psalms 86:15 | But You, O Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness. |
| 5 | Psalms 130:7 | O Israel, put your hope in the LORD, for with the LORD is loving devotion, and with Him is redemption in abundance. |
| 6 | Ephesians 2:4–7 | But because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in our trespasses. It is by grace you have been saved! And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with Him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, in order that in the coming ages He might display the surpassing riches of His grace, demonstrated by His kindness to us in Christ Jesus. |
| 7 | 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, maintaining loving devotion to a thousand generations, forgiving iniquity, transgression, and sin. Yet He will by no means leave the guilty unpunished; He will visit the iniquity of the fathers on their children and grandchildren to the third and fourth generations.” |
| 8 | Psalms 62:12 | and loving devotion to You, O Lord. For You will repay each man according to his deeds. |
| 9 | Lamentations 3:22–23 | Because of the loving devotion of the LORD we are not consumed, for His mercies never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness! |
| 10 | Jeremiah 14:7 | Although our iniquities testify against us, O LORD, act for the sake of Your name. Indeed, our rebellions are many; we have sinned against You. |
Daniel 9:9 Summary
This verse reminds us that God is a compassionate and forgiving God, even when we have rebelled against Him. It's amazing to think that despite our sins, God's nature is to show us mercy and pardon. As seen in Psalm 103:12, God removes our sins from us as far as the east is from the west. This means that when we turn to Him and ask for forgiveness, He wipes our slate clean and gives us a fresh start. By acknowledging our rebellion and seeking God's forgiveness, we can experience His compassion and start anew.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God's compassion and forgiveness belong to Him?
This phrase highlights God's inherent nature of mercy and forgiveness, as seen in Exodus 34:6-7, where God describes Himself as 'abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness' and 'forgiving wickedness, rebellion, and sin.'
How can we have rebelled against God and still receive forgiveness?
Although we have sinned against God, His compassion and forgiveness are available to us because of His great love and mercy, as demonstrated in Romans 5:8, which says 'But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.'
Is God's forgiveness limited to certain sins or people?
According to Psalm 86:5, 'You, Lord, are good and ready to forgive, and rich in loving devotion to all who call on You.' This verse suggests that God's forgiveness is available to all who call on Him, regardless of their past sins or circumstances.
How can we experience God's compassion and forgiveness in our lives?
To experience God's compassion and forgiveness, we must acknowledge our sins, repent, and turn to Him, as seen in 1 John 1:9, which says 'If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.'
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I have rebelled against God, and how can I seek His forgiveness today?
- How does the knowledge of God's compassion and forgiveness affect my daily life and relationships?
- In what ways can I demonstrate God's forgiveness and compassion to others, just as He has shown it to me?
- What does it mean for God's compassion and forgiveness to 'belong' to Him, and how does this impact my understanding of His character?
Gill's Exposition on Daniel 9:9
To the Lord our God belong mercies and forgivenesses,.... Mercy is his nature, and what he delights in; it is abundant, and he is plenteous in it the fountain of mercy is with him, and numerous are
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 9:9
To the Lord our God belong mercies and forgivenesses, though we have rebelled against him; To the Lord our God belong mercies - the plural intensifies the force: mercy manifold, and exhibited in countless ways.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 9:9
How did God show himself merciful, when he punished them so severely? Answ. 1. Because it was less than their sin deserved, for it was rebellion. 2. Because their punishment was God’ s chastisement, which to his people is an act of love and mercy, as you see, . 3. Because God preserved them in their captivity, and delivered them from it. They therefore that pray to God under their sin and misery must eye God’ s mercies, as well as his justice, 130:4. For as the one doth east them down, so the other bears them up, and gives them hope; or else we might he swallowed up of too much sorrow and despair, ,11, wherein Satan would be too hard for us, as well as in dedolency or want of godly sorrow.
Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 9:9
Daniel 9:9 To the Lord our God [belong] mercies and forgivenesses, though we have rebelled against him;Ver. 9. To the Lord our God belong mercies and forgivenesses.] Matchless mercies, pardons ready prepared for poor penitents, not for proud Pharisees, such as Bellarmine was, if at least it be true that is reported of him, that when the priest came to absolve him, he could not remember any particular sin to confess, till he went back in his thoughts as far as his youth. Vae hominum vitae quantumvis laudabili, saith an ancient: Woe to the best, unless they may find mercy with the Lord. And Fuligat telleth us that Bellarmine, when he came to die indeed, begged of God to reckon him among his saints, non aestimator meriti, sed veniae largitor, not weighing his merits, but pardoning his offences.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Daniel 9:9
Verse 9. Mercies and forgivenesses] From God's goodness flow God's mercies; from his mercies, forgivenesses.
Cambridge Bible on Daniel 9:9
9. mercies] The word often rendered ‘tender mercies’ (Psalms 25:6; Psalms 40:11, &c.). The cognate verb and adj. are often rendered by have compassion on (e.g. Isaiah 49:15), and full of compassion (e.g. Psalms 78:38). Compassion would be the best word to adopt uniformly for this word and its cognates. forgivenesses] Psalms 130:4, ‘With thee is forgiveness’; and Nehemiah 9:17, ‘a God of forgivenesses.’ though] because or for. The clause explains how it is that there is need for the exercise of forgiveness by God.
Barnes' Notes on Daniel 9:9
To the Lord our God belong mercies and forgivenesses - Not only does righteousness belong to him in the sense that he has done right, and that he cannot be blamed for what he has done, but mercy and
Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 9:9
9. Though we have rebelled — R.V., “for we have rebelled.” The phrase might even be read, “because we have rebelled.” (Compare Psalms 25:15.)
Sermons on Daniel 9:9
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(The Lord - Merciful and Gracious) 4. the Needy When He Crieth by Roy Hession | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of obeying God's laws and regulations, particularly in relation to treating others with kindness and compassion. He emphasizes |
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Habakkuk - Part 4 by Roy Hession | The sermon transcript discusses the concept of mercy and its role in restoring individuals who have sinned. The speaker references biblical stories, such as that of David, to illus |
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Of the Pardon of Sin. by John Gill | John Gill expounds on the doctrine of the pardon of sin, emphasizing that it is rooted in the satisfaction made by Christ. He explains that forgiveness is a revelation of the gospe |
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Of the Justice or Righteousness of God. by John Gill | John Gill expounds on the justice and righteousness of God, emphasizing that these attributes are essential and inherent to His nature. He argues that God's righteousness is acknow |
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Bondage Breaker - Part 1 by Neil T. Anderson | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of not committing sexual sins and using our bodies as instruments of unrighteousness. He highlights the need to present our bo |
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Attributes of God (Series 2): God's Grace Abounding by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of infinitude, which means boundlessness. He tells the story of the prodigal son from the Bible, who squandered his inheritance a |
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(Exodus) Exodus 30:7-10 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of priests being the only ones allowed to pray. He warns against the idea that anyone can lead a sinful life and then turn to |