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OET interlinear DAN 10:21

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Hebrew word order

    1. Hebrew word
    2. Hebrew lemma
    3. OET-LV words
    4. OET-RV words
    5. Strongs
    6. Role/Morphology
    7. Gloss
    8. CAPS codes
    9. OET tags
    10. OET word #
    1. אֲבָל
    2. 518780
    3. But
    4. -
    5. 61
    6. S-D
    7. but
    8. S
    9. Y-534; TProphecies_of_Daniel
    10. 362616
    1. אַגִּיד
    2. 518781
    3. I will tell
    4. I'll
    5. 5046
    6. V-Vhi1cs
    7. I_will_tell
    8. -
    9. Y-534; TProphecies_of_Daniel
    10. 362617
    1. לְ,ךָ
    2. 518782,518783
    3. to/for yourself(m)
    4. -
    6. S-R,Sp2ms
    7. to/for=yourself(m)
    8. -
    9. Y-534; TProphecies_of_Daniel
    10. 362618
    1. אֶת
    2. 518784
    3. DOM
    4. -
    5. 853
    6. O-To
    7. DOM
    8. -
    9. Y-534; TProphecies_of_Daniel
    10. 362619
    2. 518785
    3. -
    4. -
    6. -x-maqqef
    8. -
    9. -
    10. 362620
    1. הָ,רָשׁוּם
    2. 518786,518787
    3. the thing inscribed
    4. inscribed
    5. 7559
    6. OV-Td,Vqsmsa
    7. the_[thing],inscribed
    8. -
    9. Y-534; TProphecies_of_Daniel
    10. 362621
    1. בִּ,כְתָב
    2. 518788,518789
    3. in writing of
    4. in with
    5. 3791
    6. O-R,Ncmsc
    7. in,writing_of
    8. -
    9. Y-534; TProphecies_of_Daniel
    10. 362622
    1. אֱמֶת
    2. 518790
    3. truth
    4. -
    5. 571
    6. O-Ncfsa
    7. truth
    8. -
    9. Y-534; TProphecies_of_Daniel
    10. 362623
    1. וְ,אֵין
    2. 518791,518792
    3. and there +is not
    4. But
    5. 369
    6. SP-C,Tn
    7. and,there_[is]_not
    8. -
    9. Y-534; TProphecies_of_Daniel
    10. 362624
    1. אֶחָד
    2. 518793
    3. one
    4. -
    5. 259
    6. S-Acmsa
    7. one
    8. -
    9. Y-534; TProphecies_of_Daniel
    10. 362625
    1. מִתְחַזֵּק
    2. 518794
    3. who shows himself strong
    4. strong
    5. 2388
    6. V-Vtrmsa
    7. [who]_shows_himself_strong
    8. -
    9. Y-534; TProphecies_of_Daniel
    10. 362626
    1. עִמִּ,י
    2. 518795,518796
    3. with me
    4. -
    6. S-R,Sp1cs
    7. with,me
    8. -
    9. Y-534; TProphecies_of_Daniel
    10. 362627
    1. עַל
    2. 518797
    3. on
    4. -
    6. S-R
    7. on
    8. -
    9. Y-534; TProphecies_of_Daniel
    10. 362628
    2. 518798
    3. -
    4. -
    6. -x-maqqef
    8. -
    9. -
    10. 362629
    1. אֵלֶּה
    2. 518799
    3. these
    4. -
    5. 428
    6. S-Pdxcp
    7. these
    8. -
    9. Y-534; TProphecies_of_Daniel
    10. 362630
    1. כִּי
    2. 518800
    3. if/because
    4. -
    6. S-C
    7. if/because
    8. -
    9. Y-534; TProphecies_of_Daniel
    10. 362631
    1. אִם
    2. 518801
    3. (if)
    4. -
    6. S-C
    7. (if)
    8. -
    9. Y-534; TProphecies_of_Daniel
    10. 362632
    2. 518802
    3. -
    4. -
    6. -x-maqqef
    8. -
    9. -
    10. 362633
    1. מִיכָאֵל
    2. 518803
    3. Mīkāʼēl
    4. -
    5. 4317
    6. S-Np
    7. Michael
    8. -
    9. Person=Michael; Y-534; TProphecies_of_Daniel
    10. 362634
    1. שַׂרְ,כֶֽם
    2. 518804,518805
    3. prince of your(pl)
    4. your
    5. 8269
    6. S-Ncmsc,Sp2mp
    7. prince_of,your(pl)
    8. -
    9. Y-534; TProphecies_of_Daniel
    10. 362635
    2. 518806
    3. -
    4. -
    6. -x-sof-pasuq
    8. -
    9. -
    10. 362636
    2. 518807
    3. -
    4. -
    6. -x-pe
    8. S
    9. -
    10. 362637

OET (OET-LV) But I_will_tell to/for_yourself(m) DOM the_thing_inscribed in_writing_of truth and_there_is_not one who_shows_himself_strong with_me on these if/because (if) Mīkāʼēl prince_of_your(pl).

OET (OET-RV) But I’ll tell you what’s inscribed in the Book of Truth. There’s no one standing strong with me against them, except your protector Mika’el.”

SIL Open Translator’s Notes:

Section 10:1–12:13: Daniel saw a vision of an angelic man and the end of the age

In this long final vision, Daniel was told of events leading up to the end of the age.

Paragraph 10:20–11:1

The angelic figure told Daniel that he was fighting against the demonic powers that controlled, or wanted to control, the kingdoms of Persia and Greece.

10:21a

But first I will tell you what is inscribed in the Book of Truth.

But first I will tell you what is inscribed in the Book of Truth: The angelic figure indicated that he would tell something to Daniel before he had to go away and fight again.

But first: The Hebrew word that the BSB translates as But first here introduces the explanation of why the angel had come at this time (see 10:20a). The BSB has supplied the word first to help readers understand the flow of thought. This word is not explicit in the Hebrew.

what is inscribed in the Book of Truth: This is a passive phrase. In some languages it may be natural or necessary to use an active verb. However, the subject is not stated or implied, so it is best to leave it general. For example:

as they/one wrote in the Book of Truth

what God caused someone/them to write in the Book of Truth

inscribed: The Hebrew word that the BSB translates as inscribed occurs only here in the Hebrew Bible. In this context it appears to be a synonym. You may use the same word or a synonym. Here is another way to translate this:

inscribed (NRSV)

the Book of Truth: The Hebrew phrase that the BSB translates as the Book of Truth is literally “the writing of truth.” It is uncertain to what this refers. The word translated as Book is not the same as the word in Daniel 9:2 or 12:1, which is sometimes translated as “scroll.” It is a general word for something that is written. The written content is said to be Truth in the sense that it can be trusted as accurate and therefore reliable and dependable. Here are some other ways to translate this phrase:

the true writings (GW)

a dependable book (NET)

10:21b

Yet no one has the courage to support me against these, except Michael your prince.

Yet no one has the courage to support me against these, except Michael your prince: This verse part is not connected to the previous verse part, but to the verse part that follows (11:1a in the BSB). In your translation, avoid suggesting that this is what is written in the Book of Truth. It is more likely parenthetical and gives some further information about the fight with the spiritual powers of Persia and Greece. Therefore, some English versions place 10:21b and 11:1a in parentheses (as in the NIV). Here are some other ways to translate this verse part:

No one stands with me against these enemies except Michael, the angel ruling over your people. (NCV)

No one except Michael, the guardian angel of Israel, is on my side. (CEV)

No one helps me against these spirit princes except Michael, your spirit prince. (NLT)

Yet no one has the courage to support me against these, except Michael: In some languages it may be natural to translate this as a positive statement:

The only one who supports me against them is Michael.

Michael is my only helper/ally in my fight against those princes/rulers.

has the courage to support me: The Hebrew verb that the BSB translates as support means to strengthen another. That is, it means to help another to fight. Here are some other ways to translate this:

contends by my side (RSV)

stands firmly with me (NASB)

against these: The phrase against these in this context means “in the struggle/fight against them.” The pronoun these refers to the spiritual powers associated with Persia and Greece, the demonic figures mentioned in 10:20b and c. Translate this in a way that makes this clear. For example:

against these princes (NET)

when I fight these commanders (GW)

against these spirit princes (NLT)

your prince: The Hebrew pronoun your is plural. It refers to the people of Israel in general. Michael was the angel associated with Israel in some way. Here is another way to translate this:

Israel’s guardian angel (GNT)

Note that this verse part begins with a parenthesis marking in the NIV. This is possible but not necessary. However, it is necessary to indicate that 10:21b is closely connected to 11:1a. They should be translated as part of the same paragraph. A paragraph break can be made before 11:2a or b.

General Comment on 10:20–21

These verses may be difficult to understand because the answer to the question in 10:20a is not given until 10:21a. So in some languages it may be helpful to place 10:21a immediately following the question in 10:20a. The information in 10:20b–c can be moved to a position following that.

For example:

20aHe said, “Do you know why I came to you? 21aIt is to reveal to you what is written in the Book of Truth. 20bNow I have to go back and fight the guardian angel of Persia. 20cAfter that the guardian angel of Greece will appear. 21bThere is no one to help me except Michael, Israel’s guardian angel. (GNT)

uW Translation Notes:

Note 1 topic: figures-of-speech / explicit

אֲבָל֙ אַגִּ֣יד לְ⁠ךָ֔

however tell to/for=yourself(m)

This implies that the angel will tell Daniel about this immediately, before he goes away. Alternate translation: “But first I will tell you”

Note 2 topic: figures-of-speech / activepassive

אֶת־הָ⁠רָשׁ֥וּם בִּ⁠כְתָ֖ב אֱמֶ֑ת

DOM the_[thing],inscribed in,writing_of truth

If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can state this in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “what the Book of Truth says” or “what someone wrote in the Book of Truth”

וְ⁠אֵ֨ין אֶחָ֜ד מִתְחַזֵּ֤ק עִמִּ⁠י֙ עַל־אֵ֔לֶּה כִּ֥י אִם־מִיכָאֵ֖ל שַׂרְ⁠כֶֽם

and,there_[is]_not one(ms) contends with,me on/upon/above/on_account_of//he/it_went_in these that/for/because/then/when if Mīkā\sup_ʼēl prince_of,your(pl)

Alternate translation: “Michael your prince is the only one to show himself strong with me against them” or “Michael your prince is the only one who helps me against them”

Note 3 topic: figures-of-speech / you

מִיכָאֵ֖ל שַׂרְ⁠כֶֽם

Mīkā\sup_ʼēl prince_of,your(pl)

The word your is plural. It refers to Daniel and the rest of the people of Israel. Alternate translation: “Michael, the prince of your people”

מִיכָאֵ֖ל שַׂרְ⁠כֶֽם

Mīkā\sup_ʼēl prince_of,your(pl)

Translate “prince” when it refers to Michael as you did [Daniel 10:13](../10/13.md). Alternate translation: “Michael your guardian angel”

TSN Tyndale Study Notes:

10:21 Book of Truth (literally writing of truth): The messenger was not speaking of himself, but from what was written in God’s Book of Truth. Compare God’s book in 7:9-10; Exod 32:32-33. See also Dan 12:1; Ps 139:16. The Book of Truth contains what is revealed in Dan 11:2–12:7.
• against these spirit princes except Michael, your spirit prince: God divided up the nations, partitioning out the nations and their princes (Deut 32:8). God was over Israel, and Michael was Israel’s spirit prince.

OET-LV English word order (‘Reverse’ interlinear)

    1. OET-LV words
    2. OET-RV words
    3. Strongs
    4. Hebrew word
    5. Hebrew lemma
    6. Role/Morphology
    7. Gloss
    8. CAPS codes
    9. OET tags
    10. OET word #
    1. But
    2. -
    3. 85
    5. 518780
    6. S-D
    8. S
    9. Y-534; TProphecies_of_Daniel
    10. 362616
    1. I will tell
    2. I'll
    3. 5120
    5. 518781
    6. V-Vhi1cs
    8. -
    9. Y-534; TProphecies_of_Daniel
    10. 362617
    1. to/for yourself(m)
    2. -
    3. 3705,1978
    5. 518782,518783
    6. S-R,Sp2ms
    8. -
    9. Y-534; TProphecies_of_Daniel
    10. 362618
    1. DOM
    2. -
    3. 347
    5. 518784
    6. O-To
    8. -
    9. Y-534; TProphecies_of_Daniel
    10. 362619
    1. the thing inscribed
    2. inscribed
    3. 1893,7348
    5. 518786,518787
    6. OV-Td,Vqsmsa
    8. -
    9. Y-534; TProphecies_of_Daniel
    10. 362621
    1. in writing of
    2. in with
    3. 846,3476
    5. 518788,518789
    6. O-R,Ncmsc
    8. -
    9. Y-534; TProphecies_of_Daniel
    10. 362622
    1. truth
    2. -
    3. 41
    5. 518790
    6. O-Ncfsa
    8. -
    9. Y-534; TProphecies_of_Daniel
    10. 362623
    1. and there +is not
    2. But
    3. 1987,500
    5. 518791,518792
    6. SP-C,Tn
    8. -
    9. Y-534; TProphecies_of_Daniel
    10. 362624
    1. one
    2. -
    3. 367
    5. 518793
    6. S-Acmsa
    8. -
    9. Y-534; TProphecies_of_Daniel
    10. 362625
    1. who shows himself strong
    2. strong
    3. 2534
    5. 518794
    6. V-Vtrmsa
    8. -
    9. Y-534; TProphecies_of_Daniel
    10. 362626
    1. with me
    2. -
    3. 5681,1978
    5. 518795,518796
    6. S-R,Sp1cs
    8. -
    9. Y-534; TProphecies_of_Daniel
    10. 362627
    1. on
    2. -
    3. 5837
    5. 518797
    6. S-R
    8. -
    9. Y-534; TProphecies_of_Daniel
    10. 362628
    1. these
    2. -
    3. 332
    5. 518799
    6. S-Pdxcp
    8. -
    9. Y-534; TProphecies_of_Daniel
    10. 362630
    1. if/because
    2. -
    3. 3482
    5. 518800
    6. S-C
    8. -
    9. Y-534; TProphecies_of_Daniel
    10. 362631
    1. (if)
    2. -
    3. 280
    5. 518801
    6. S-C
    8. -
    9. Y-534; TProphecies_of_Daniel
    10. 362632
    1. Mīkāʼēl
    2. -
    3. 4081
    5. 518803
    6. S-Np
    8. -
    9. Person=Michael; Y-534; TProphecies_of_Daniel
    10. 362634
    1. prince of your(pl)
    2. your
    3. 8068,1978
    5. 518804,518805
    6. S-Ncmsc,Sp2mp
    8. -
    9. Y-534; TProphecies_of_Daniel
    10. 362635

OET (OET-LV) But I_will_tell to/for_yourself(m) DOM the_thing_inscribed in_writing_of truth and_there_is_not one who_shows_himself_strong with_me on these if/because (if) Mīkāʼēl prince_of_your(pl).

OET (OET-RV) But I’ll tell you what’s inscribed in the Book of Truth. There’s no one standing strong with me against them, except your protector Mika’el.”

Note: The OET-RV is still only a first draft, and so far only a few words have been (mostly automatically) matched to the Hebrew or Greek words that they’re translated from.

Acknowledgements: The Hebrew text, lemmas, and morphology are all thanks to the OSHB and some of the glosses are from Macula Hebrew.OET logo mark

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