DAN 7:20 Parallel Verse View

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7:20 OSHB variant note: ו/נפלו: (x-qere) ’וּ/נְפַ֥לָה’: lemma=c/5308 morph=AC/Vqp3fp id=27EcU וּ/נְפַ֥לָה

7:20 OSHB variant note: קדמי/ה: (x-qere) ’קֳדָמַ֖/הּ’: lemma=6925 n=1.0 morph=AR/Sp3fs id=27G6t קֳדָמַ֖/הּ

Key: khaki:verbs.
Note: Automatic aligning of the OET-RV to the LV is done by some temporary software, hence the OET-RV alignments are incomplete (and may occasionally be wrong).

BrLXX (DNG 7:20) Καὶ περὶ τῶν κεράτων αὐτοῦ τῶν δέκα τῶν ἐν τῇ κεφαλῇ αὐτοῦ, καὶ τοῦ ἐτέρου τοῦ ἀναβάντος, καὶ ἐκτινάξαντος τῶν πρώτων, ᾧ οἱ ὀφθαλμοὶ καὶ στόμα λαλοῦν μεγάλα, καὶ ἡ ὅρασις αὐτοῦ μείζων τῶν λοιπῶν.
(Kai peri tōn keratōn autou tōn deka tōn en taʸ kefalaʸ autou, kai tou eterou tou anabantos, kai ektinaxantos tōn prōtōn, hō hoi ofthalmoi kai stoma laloun megala, kai haʸ horasis autou meizōn tōn loipōn.)

BrTr (DNG 7:20) and concerning its ten horns that were in its head, and the other that came up, and rooted up some of the former, which had eyes, and a mouth speaking great things, and his look was bolder than the rest.

ULT and about the ten horns that, were on its head and the other that came up and three fell from before it, even that horn that eyes, were to it and a mouth speaking great, things and its appearance, was greater than its fellows.

UST I also wanted to know about the ten horns on its head and the little horn that grew up in the middle of them. It tore out three of the other horns. It had human eyes and a mouth. It spoke very boastfully, and it looked more powerful than the other horns.

BSB I also wanted to know about the ten horns on its head and the other horn that came up, before which three of them fell—the horn whose appearance [was] more imposing than the others, with eyes and with a mouth that spoke words of arrogance.

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WEBBE and concerning the ten horns that were on its head and the other horn which came up, and before which three fell, even that horn that had eyes and a mouth that spoke arrogantly, whose look was more stout than its fellows.

NET I also wanted to know the meaning of the ten horns on its head, and of that other horn which came up and before which three others fell. This was the horn that had eyes and a mouth speaking arrogant things, whose appearance was more formidable than the others.

LSV and concerning the ten horns that [are] in its heads, and of the other that came up, and before which three have fallen, even of that horn that has eyes, and a mouth speaking great things, and whose appearance [is] great above its companions.

FBV I also wanted to know about the ten horns on its head, and the other one that came up later, causing three of the other horns to fall. This horn looked more impressive than the others and had eyes and a mouth that made arrogant boasts.

T4T I also wanted to know about the ten horns on its head, and about the horn that appeared later, which got rid of three of the other horns. I wanted to know what it meant that it had eyes and a mouth with which it spoke very boastfully. The beast that was represented by that horn was more terrifying than the other beasts.

LEB and concerning the horns that were on its head, and concerning the other horn that came up and _⌊before which three horns fell_⌋,[fn] and this horn _⌊had eyes_⌋[fn] and a mouth speaking _⌊boastfully_⌋,[fn] and its appearance was larger than its companions.

7:20 Literally “and fell from before it three”

7:20 Literally “and eyes to it”

7:20 Literally “abundantly”

BBE And about the ten horns on his head and the other which came up, causing the fall of three; that horn which had eyes, and a mouth saying great things, which seemed to be greater than the other horns.

Moff I also desired to know about the ten horns on its head and the other horn which rose and defeated three of the horns, the horn that had eyes and a mouth full of proud words, the horn that seemed stronger than its fellows,

JPS and concerning the ten horns that were on its head, and the other horn which came up, and before which three fell; even that horn that had eyes, and a mouth that spoke great things, whose appearance was greater than that of its fellows.

ASV and concerning the ten horns that were on its head, and the other horn which came up, and before which three fell, even that horn that had eyes, and a mouth that spake great things, whose look was more stout than its fellows.

DRA Verse alignment unavailable (ambiguous).

YLT and concerning the ten horns that [are] in its heads, and of the other that came up, and before which three have fallen, even of that horn that hath eyes, and a mouth speaking great things, and whose appearance [is] great above its companions.

Drby and concerning the ten horns that were in its head, and the other that came up, and before which three fell: even that horn that had eyes, and a mouth speaking great things, and whose look was more imposing than its fellows.

RV and concerning the ten horns that were on his head, and the other horn which came up, and before which three fell; even that horn that had eyes, and a mouth that spake great things, whose look was more stout than his fellows.

SLT And concerning the ten horns that were upon its head, and the other that went up, and three fell from before it; and this horn and eyes to it, and a mouth speaking great things, and its sight great above its companions.

Wbstr And of the ten horns that were in his head, and of the other which came up, and before whom three fell; even of that horn that had eyes, and a mouth that spoke very great things, whose look was more stout than his fellows.

KJB-1769 And of the ten horns that were in his head, and of the other which came up, and before whom three fell; even of that horn that had eyes, and a mouth that spake very great things, whose look was more stout than his fellows.

KJB-1611 And of the ten hornes that were in his head, and of the other, which came vp, and before whom three fell, euen of that horne that had eyes, and a mouth that spake very great things, whose looke was more stout then his fellowes.
(And of the ten horns that were in his head, and of the other, which came up, and before whom three fell, even of that horn that had eyes, and a mouth that spake very great things, whose look was more stout then his fellows.)

Bshps I desired also to knowe the trueth as touching the ten hornes that he had vpon his head, and this other which came vp afterwarde, before whose face there fell downe three, which horne had eyes and a mouth that spake presumptuous thinges, and loked with a grimmer visage then his felowes.
(I desired also to know the truth as touching the ten horns that he had upon his head, and this other which came up afterward, before whose face there fell down three, which horn had eyes and a mouth that spake presumptuous things, and looked with a grimmer visage then his fellows.)

Gnva Also to know of the tenne hornes that were in his head, and of the other which came vp, before whome three fell, and of the horne that had eyes, and of the mouth that spake presumptuous thinges, whose looke was more stoute then his fellowes.
(Also to know of the ten horns that were in his head, and of the other which came up, before whom three fell, and of the horn that had eyes, and of the mouth that spake presumptuous things, whose look was more stout then his fellows.)

Cvdl I desyred also to knowe the treuth, as touchinge the ten hornes that he had vpon his heade, and this other which came vp afterwarde, before whose face there fell downe thre: which horne had eyes and a mouth that spake presumptuous thinges, and loked with a grimmer visage then his felowes.
(I desired also to know the truth, as touching the ten horns that he had upon his head, and this other which came up afterward, before whose face there fell down three: which horn had eyes and a mouth that spake presumptuous things, and looked with a grimmer visage then his fellows.)

Wycl Verse alignment unavailable (ambiguous).

Luth und von den zehn Hörnern auf seinem Haupt und von dem andern, das hervorbrach, vor welchem drei abfielen, und von demselbigen Horn, das Augen hatte und ein Maul, das große Dinge redete und größer war, denn die neben ihm waren.
(and from the ten horns on/in/to his head and from to_him other, the broke_forth, before/in_front_of which_one three fell_off, and from the_same Horn, the eyes had and a mouth, the large things talked and bigger was, because/than the next_to him were.)

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SOTN SIL Open Translator’s Notes:

Section 7:1–28 Daniel dreamed about four beasts

Daniel had a vision of four beasts on earth and of God on his throne in heaven. One of the heavenly beings explained to Daniel that the four beasts represented four earthly kingdoms.

Paragraph 7:19–22

Daniel received some more information about the fourth beast in the vision

7:20a

I also wanted to know about the ten horns on its head

And I wanted to learn/know the truth/meaning of the ten horns on its head
I also asked about the ten horns that were on the fourth creature’s head.

I also wanted to know about the ten horns on its head: The BSB has supplied the words I also wanted to know. In the Aramaic text the same sentence continues: “and concerning the ten horns which on its head.” You may follow this structure if it is more natural in your language. For example:

and about the ten horns that were on its head (ESV)

But it in many languages it will be more natural to begin a new sentence here, as the BSB has done. For example:

I also wanted to know the meaning of the ten horns on its head (NET)

And I wanted to know about the ten horns on its head (GNT)

Daniel not only wanted to know about the horns, but, it is implied, he also asked about them. In some languages it may be natural to make this explicit. For example:

I also asked about the ten horns on the fourth beast’s head (NLT)

7:20b

and the other horn that came up,

and the truth/meaning of the horn that came/grew up afterwards/later
I particularly asked about the little horn, the one that appeared last.

7:20c

before which three of them fell—

and made three of the other horns fall.
It was this horn that removed/displaced three of the other/first horns.

7:20b–c

and the other horn that came up, before which three of them fell: Daniel also wanted to know, and therefore asked, about the final horn. This horn was not one of the ten but came up afterwards (see 7:8b-c). Here are some other ways to translate this;

and the horn that had come up afterward and had made three of the horns fall (GNT)

and about the little horn that grew there. It had pulled out three of the other ten horns (NCV)

In some languages it may be natural to begin a new sentence here:

I especially wanted to know more about the one that took the place of three of the others. (CEV)

I particularly/specifically asked about the horn that made three of the other horns fall/collapse.

7:20d

the horn whose appearance was more imposing than the others,

This horn appeared more important than the other horns,
It was more impressive than the previous horns.

the horn whose appearance was more imposing than the others: This is a comparison. Daniel compared the little horn to the other ten horns and indicated that its appearance was more imposing. The Aramaic word that the BSB translates as imposing is a general word often translated as “great.” In this context it refers to appearing important or powerful, rather than large. The little horn appeared to be more important or powerful than the other horns did. Indicate this comparison in a way that is natural in your language. For example:

and looked greater than the others (NCV)

seeming to be very important, while the other horns seemed only a little important

whose appearance was more formidable than the others (NET)

In some languages it may be natural to translate this as a separate sentence. For example:

It was more terrifying than any of the others (GNT)

This horn had seemed greater than the others (NLT)

7:20e

with eyes and with a mouth that spoke words of arrogance.

and it had eyes and a mouth that spoke proudly/arrogantly.
On it were eyes and a mouth with which it made great boasts.

with eyes and with a mouth that spoke words of arrogance: Daniel referred back to the description of the little horn in 7:8e. See how you translated this description there. In some languages it may be good to translate this as a new sentence or independent clause. For example:

It had eyes and a mouth that kept bragging. (NCV)

and it had human eyes and a mouth that was boasting arrogantly (NLT)

General Comment on 7:20a–d

In some languages it may be natural to translate this long sentence as several shorter sentences. For example:

^20aI also wanted to know about the ten horns on its head ^20band about the little horn that grew there. ^20cIt had pulled out three of the other ten horns and looked greater than the others. ^20dIt had eyes and a mouth that kept bragging. (NCV)

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