Daniel 1:16 — Bible Verse (KJV)
“Thus Melzar took away the portion of their meat, and the wine that they should drink; and gave them pulse.”
Daniel 1:16 — King James Version (KJV), 1611
Daniel 1:16 in 6 Bible Translations
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Daniel 1:16 WEB — World English Bible (2000)
“So the steward took away their delicacies and the wine that they were given to drink, and gave them vegetables.”
Daniel 1:16 — World English Bible
Daniel 1:16 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)
“So the steward took away their dainties, and the wine that they should drink, and gave them pulse. ”
Daniel 1:16 — American Standard Version
Daniel 1:16 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)
“And the Meltzar is taking away their portion of food, and the wine of their drink, and is giving to them vegetables.”
Daniel 1:16 — Young's Literal Translation
Daniel 1:16 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)
“So the steward took away their delicate food, and the wine that they should drink; and gave them pulse. ”
Daniel 1:16 — Darby Translation
Daniel 1:16 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)
“Thus Melzar tooke away the portion of their meat, and the wine that they should drinke, and gaue them pulse.”
Daniel 1:16 — Geneva Bible
Daniel 1:16 in Context — Daniel 1
14 So he consented to them in this matter, and proved them ten days.
15 And at the end of ten days their countenances appeared fairer and fatter in flesh than all the children which did eat the portion of the king’s meat.
16 Thus Melzar took away the portion of their meat, and the wine that they should drink; and gave them pulse.
17 As for these four children, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.
18 Now at the end of the days that the king had said he should bring them in, then the prince of the eunuchs brought them in before Nebuchadnezzar.
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What Does Daniel 1:16 Mean?
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