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Daniel

da·niel

UK/ˈdænjəl/ US/ˈdanjəl/ common slang us

noun

1.

(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)

2.

a wise and upright judge

  • “a Daniel come to judgment” - Shakespeare
3.

an Old Testament book that tells of the apocalyptic visions and the experiences of Daniel in the court of Nebuchadnezzar

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Origin

From Middle English Daniel, Daniell, from Ancient Greek Δᾱνῑήλ (Dānīḗl), from Hebrew דָּנִיֵּאל (daniyél, literally “God is my judge”), name borne from the prophet whose story is told in the Book of Daniel.

Phrases

  • Daniel come to judgement

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