Daniel 1:16

Thus Melzar took away the portion of their meat, and the wine that they should drink; and gave them pulse.

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Other Translations for Daniel 1:16

BSB

So the steward continued to withhold their choice food and the wine they were to drink, and he gave them vegetables instead.

AKJV

Thus Melzar took away the portion of their meat, and the wine that they should drink; and gave them vegetables.

CPDV

Thereafter, Malasar took away their portions and their wine for drinking, and he gave them roots.

ERV

So the steward took away their meat, and the wine that they should drink, and gave them pulse.

NHEB

So the steward took away their royal food, and the wine that they should drink, and gave them vegetables.

SMT

And Melzar will be taking away their dainties, and the wine of their drinking, and he gave to them seed herbs.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Daniel 1:16

ThusMelzarH4453Noun MasculinetookawayH5375VerbtheportionoftheirmeatH6598Noun MasculineandthewineH3196Noun MasculinethattheyshoulddrinkH4960Noun MasculineandgaveH5414VerbthempulseH2235Noun Masculine

Commentary for Daniel 1:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Daniel 1:16

Summary

Officer permits continued vegetable and water diet

Place

Babylon

Event

Officer permits continued diet

Estimated Time Period

c. 605 BC