The book of Daniel is filled with powerful stories and life-changing verses that inspire and encourage us. Today, we’ll look at some of the most popular Bible verses in Daniel, exploring their meanings and how they can impact our daily lives.
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Popular Bible Verses in Daniel
Daniel 2:20-21 – God is the source of wisdom and knowledge
“Daniel said: “Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever; wisdom and power are his. He changes times and seasons; he sets up kings and deposes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.”
Daniel 3:17 – Faith in God can deliver us from trials
“If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to deliver us from it, and he will deliver us from Your Majesty’s hand.”
Daniel 3:25 – God walks with us through our trials
“He said, “Look! I see four men walking around in the fire, unbound and unharmed, and the fourth looks like a son of the gods.”
Daniel 4:34 – God’s sovereignty is everlasting
“At the end of that time, I, Nebuchadnezzar, raised my eyes toward heaven, and my sanity was restored; then I praised the Most High; I honored and glorified him who lives forever.”
Daniel 5:27 – Accountability and divine judgment
“‘Tekel: You have been weighed on the scales and found wanting.”
Daniel 6:10 – Prayer should be a priority
“Now when Daniel learned that the decree had been published, he went home to his upstairs room where the windows opened toward Jerusalem. Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he had done before.”
Daniel 6:16 – God saves those who trust in Him
“So the king gave the order, and they brought Daniel and threw him into the lions’ den. The king said to Daniel, “May your God, whom you serve continually, rescue you!”
Daniel 6:22 – God’s protection is real
“My God sent his angel, and he shut the mouths of the lions. They have not harmed me because I was found innocent in his sight.”
Daniel 9:19 – Prayers for mercy and forgiveness
“Lord, listen! Lord, forgive! Lord, hear and act! For your sake, my God, do not delay, because your city and your people bear your Name.”
Daniel 10:12 – The power of persistent prayer
“Then he continued, “Do not be afraid, Daniel. Since the first day that you set your mind to gain understanding and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response to them.”
Daniel 11:32 – Those who know their God will be strong
“With flattery he will corrupt those who have violated the covenant, but the people who know their God will firmly resist him.”
Daniel 12:3 – The wise will shine like the stars
“Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars for ever and ever.”
Daniel 9:4 – A repentant heart seeks God’s mercy
“I prayed to the Lord my God and confessed: “Lord, the great and awesome God, who keeps his covenant of love with those who love him and keep his commandments.”
Daniel 1:8 – Staying committed to God’s principles
“But Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and wine, and he asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself this way.”
Daniel 2:44 – God’s kingdom will endure forever
“In the time of those kings, the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed, nor will it be left to another people. It will crush all those kingdoms and bring them to an end, but it will itself endure forever.”
Daniel 7:14 – The authority of the Son of Man
“He was given authority, glory and sovereign power; all nations and peoples of every language worshiped him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and his kingdom is one that will never be destroyed.”
Daniel 1:17 – God grants knowledge and understanding
“To these four young men God gave knowledge and understanding of all kinds of literature and learning. And Daniel could understand visions and dreams of all kinds.”
Daniel 3:30 – God rewards those who are faithful
“Then the king promoted Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the province of Babylon.”
Daniel 6:4 – Integrity leads to trust
“At this, the administrators and the satraps tried to find grounds for charges against Daniel in his conduct of government affairs, but they were unable to do so.”
Daniel 9:2 – The importance of understanding the Scriptures
“During the first year of his reign, I, Daniel, understood from the Scriptures that the desolation of Jerusalem would last seventy years.”
Daniel 10:13 – Spiritual battles in prayer
“But the prince of the Persian kingdom resisted me twenty-one days. Then Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me, because I was detained there with the king of Persia.”
Daniel 7:27 – The everlasting dominion of God’s people
“Then the sovereignty, power and greatness of all the kingdoms under heaven will be handed over to the holy people of the Most High. His kingdom will be an everlasting kingdom, and all rulers will worship and obey him.”
Daniel 1:12 – Testing God’s principles leads to blessings
“Please test your servants for ten days: Give us nothing but vegetables to eat and water to drink.”
Daniel 2:28 – God reveals mysteries
“But there is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries; he has shown King Nebuchadnezzar what will happen in days to come.”
Daniel 6:10 – Courage in our commitment to God
“When Daniel learned that the decree had been published, he went home to his upstairs room.”
Daniel 5:11 – Wisdom comes from God
“There is a man in your kingdom who has the spirit of the holy gods in him.”
Daniel 9:18 – Approach God with humility
“Give ear, our God, and hear; open your eyes and see the desolation of the city that bears your Name.”