Δανιήλ (Daniēl)
Daniēl
Daniel
Quick Reference
- Language
- Koine Greek
- Testament
- New Testament
- Occurrences
- 2 verses
- Root
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Word Overview
The name Daniēl appears in the New Testament simply as a reference to the Old Testament prophet Daniel. Derived from the Hebrew Dāniyyē’el, it means "God is my judge." The sources confirm that this proper noun identifies the same historical figure known for his wisdom and prophetic visions in the book of Daniel.
In the Gospels, the name occurs only twice, specifically in Matthew 24:15 and Mark 13:14. Jesus uses it to point readers back to the prophecy about the "abomination of desolation," inviting his audience to recognize the significance of that ancient text within his own teaching.
Translators consistently render this name as Daniel, preserving its identity without adding interpretive glosses. The brevity of its New Testament usage highlights how early Christian writers assumed their readers were already familiar with the Hebrew Scriptures and the figure they invoked.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Daniel means "God is my judge." In the New Testament, Jesus mentions this prophet twice during His final teachings before the cross. He points to Daniel not just as a historical figure, but as a witness to future events. This connection shows how the Old and New Testaments work together to guide believers through uncertain times.
When Jesus references Daniel, He is reminding us that God remains in control, even when circumstances seem chaotic or frightening. The call to "let the reader understand" invites us to pay close attention to Scripture’s warnings. It encourages a posture of watchfulness and trust in God’s sovereignty over history.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 2 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Daniel2×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- Δανιὴλ2×
Key Verses
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Matthew 24:15
“When, therefore, you see the abomination of desolation, which was spoken of through Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place (let the reader understand),
Jesus explicitly links Daniel's ancient prophecy to the coming signs, urging readers to recognize the significance of the 'abomination of desolation' standing in the holy place.
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Mark 13:14
“But when you see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing where it ought not” (let the reader understand), “then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains,
Mark records Jesus using Daniel’s name to warn believers to flee Judea when they see the prophesied sign, emphasizing immediate action based on scriptural understanding.