Daniel 1:8 “But Daniel made up his mind that he would not defile himself with the…”

Daniel 1:8

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.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

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.

World English Bible

But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the king’s delicacies, nor with the wine which he drank. Therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.

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.

Geneva Bible 1599

But Daniel had determined in his heart, that hee woulde not defile him selfe with the portion of the Kings meate, nor with the wine which he dranke: therefore he required the chiefe of the Eunuches that he might not defile himselfe.

Darby Translation

And Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not pollute himself with the king's delicate food, nor with the wine which he drank; and he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not have to pollute himself.

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.

Bible in Basic English

And Daniel had come to the decision that he would not make himself unclean with the king's food or wine; so he made a request to the captain of the unsexed servants that he might not make himself unclean.

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Cross references

“purposed”

1 Corinthians 7:37 Psalm 119:115 Psalm 119:106 Acts 11:23 2 Corinthians 9:7 1 Kings 5:5

1 Corinthians 7:37 · BSB

But the man who is firmly established in his heart and under no constraint, with control over his will and resolve in his heart not to marry the virgin, he will do well.

Psalm 119:115 · BSB

Depart from me, you evildoers, that I may obey the commandments of my God.

Psalm 119:106 · BSB

I have sworn and confirmed that I will keep Your righteous judgments.

Acts 11:23 · BSB

When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to abide in the Lord with all their hearts.

2 Corinthians 9:7 · BSB

Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver.

1 Kings 5:5 · BSB

So behold, I plan to build a house for the Name of the LORD my God, according to what the LORD said to my father David: ‘I will put your son on your throne in your place, and he will build the house for My Name.’

“defile”

Psalm 141:4 Leviticus 11:45–47 1 Corinthians 10:18–21 1 Corinthians 8:7–10 Romans 14:15–17 1 Corinthians 10:28–31

Psalm 141:4 · BSB

Do not let my heart be drawn to any evil thing or take part in works of wickedness with men who do iniquity; let me not feast on their delicacies.

Leviticus 11:45–47 · BSB

For I am the LORD, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt so that I would be your God; therefore be holy, because I am holy.

1 Corinthians 10:18–21 · BSB

Consider the people of Israel: Are not those who eat the sacrifices fellow partakers in the altar?

1 Corinthians 8:7–10 · BSB

But not everyone has this knowledge. Some people are still so accustomed to idols that they eat such food as if it were sacrificed to an idol. And since their conscience is weak, it is defiled.

Romans 14:15–17 · BSB

If your brother is distressed by what you eat, you are no longer acting in love. Do not by your eating destroy your brother, for whom Christ died.

1 Corinthians 10:28–31 · BSB

But if someone tells you, “This food was offered to idols,” then do not eat it, for the sake of the one who told you and for the sake of conscience—

Also

Daniel 1:5

Daniel 1:5 · BSB

The king assigned them daily provisions of the royal food and wine. They were to be trained for three years, after which they were to enter the king’s service.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

7The chief official gave them new names: To Daniel he gave the name Belteshazzar; to Hananiah, Shadrach; to Mishael, Meshach; and to Azariah, Abednego.

9Now God had granted Daniel favor and compassion from the chief official,

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