Daniel · Chapter 9 · Forgiveness
Daniel 9:9 — Bible Verse Meaning & Context
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WEB · World English Bible
"To the Lord our God belong mercies and forgiveness; for we have rebelled against him;"
KJV · King James Version
"To the Lord136 our God430 belong mercies7356 and forgivenesses5547, though we have rebelled4775 against him;"
How the translations differ: The WEB is a modern public-domain revision of the 1901 ASV; the KJV dates to 1611. The KJV uses forgivenesses, though, while the WEB renders these as forgiveness, for. Both translate the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text — the differences are stylistic, not theological.
In context
Daniel 9:9 in Daniel 9
A Bible verse rarely stands alone. Here is Daniel 9:9 read with the verses immediately before and after — the surrounding flow of Daniel 9. Read the full chapter →
- v.7 Lord, righteousness belongs to you, but to us confusion of face, as it is today; to the men of Judah, and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and to all Israel, who are near, and who are far off, through all the countries where you have driven them, because of their trespass that they have trespassed against you.
- v.8 Lord, to us belongs confusion of face, to our kings, to our princes, and to our fathers, because we have sinned against you.
- v.9 To the Lord our God belong mercies and forgiveness; for we have rebelled against him;
- v.10 neither have we obeyed Yahweh our God’s voice, to walk in his laws, which he set before us by his servants the prophets.
- v.11 Yes, all Israel have transgressed your law, turning aside, that they should not obey your voice: therefore the curse and the oath written in the law of Moses the servant of God has been poured out on us; for we have sinned against him.
Book background
About the Book of Daniel
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Genre
- Apocalyptic prophecy
- Author
- Daniel
- Date written
- c. 605–530 BC
- Audience
- Jews under foreign empires
- Chapters
- 12
Daniel served as an exile in the highest courts of Babylon and Persia for nearly 70 years. The first half tells stories of faithful courage — the fiery furnace, the writing on the wall, the lions' den. The second half contains visions of successive world empires culminating in the everlasting kingdom of "one like a son of man" (7:13-14), language Jesus applied to himself.
Setting: The Babylonian and Persian courts, where Daniel served 70 years.
Key themes: faithfulness · sovereignty · kingdoms · prayer · end times
Memorisation aid
How to memorise Daniel 9:9
Daniel 9:9 contains 15 words in 2 clauses. Learn one clause at a time, then chain them. The first-letter mnemonic (FLM) under each clause is a memory hook — once you can speak the FLM from memory, the full clause follows.
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To the Lord our God belong mercies and forgiveness
TTLOGB
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for we have rebelled against him;
FWHRAH
Frequently asked
FAQ about Daniel 9:9
What does Daniel 9:9 say?
Daniel 9:9 reads: "To the Lord our God belong mercies and forgiveness; for we have rebelled against him;" — from the Old Testament, Daniel (Apocalyptic prophecy). The full verse is shown above with both the World English Bible (WEB) and King James Version (KJV) translations side by side.
What book of the Bible is Daniel 9:9 in?
Daniel 9:9 is in the book of Daniel, traditionally attributed to Daniel and written around c. 605–530 BC. Daniel is apocalyptic prophecy in the Old Testament, originally addressed to Jews under foreign empires. Best known for the lions' den and the fiery furnace.
What is Daniel 9:9 about?
Daniel 9:9 is primarily a Bible verse about Forgiveness. Within Daniel, Daniel served as an exile in the highest courts of Babylon and Persia for nearly 70 years. Read the full passage above with surrounding context.
What is the difference between Daniel 9:9 in WEB and KJV?
Daniel 9:9 in the World English Bible (WEB) reads: "To the Lord our God belong mercies and forgiveness; for we have rebelled against him;". The King James Version (KJV) reads: "To the Lord136 our God430 belong mercies7356 and forgivenesses5547, though we have rebelled4775 against him;". The WEB is a modern public-domain translation that updates the KJV's 1611 English while keeping a similar formal-equivalence style. Both render the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text.
How long is Daniel 9:9?
Daniel 9:9 is 15 words in the WEB translation (85 characters), broken into 2 clauses. It is short and well-suited to memorisation. Estimated reading time is about 5 seconds.
How can I memorise Daniel 9:9?
To memorise Daniel 9:9, split it into its 2 natural clauses and learn one at a time. Repeat the full verse out loud five times, then write it from memory. Saving the verse as a photo wallpaper using our verse image studio helps daily review — the visual association with a memorable background dramatically improves recall.
Why does Daniel 9:9 matter in Daniel?
Daniel served as an exile in the highest courts of Babylon and Persia for nearly 70 years. The first half tells stories of faithful courage — the fiery furnace, the writing on the wall, the lions' den. The second half contains visions of successive world empires culminating in the everlasting kingdom of "one like a son of man" (7:13-14), language Jesus applied to himself. Daniel 9:9 sits within this larger story — Daniel as a whole emphasises faithfulness, sovereignty, kingdoms.
How can I apply Daniel 9:9 today?
Many readers use Daniel 9:9 as a daily reminder verse — saving it as a phone wallpaper, sharing it on Pinterest, or memorising it for prayer. The verse studio on this page lets you download Daniel 9:9 on 52 different backgrounds for free. Pair the verse with the surrounding chapter context shown above to understand its full meaning before applying it.
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1 John 1:9
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Ephesians 4:32
“And be kind to one another, tender hearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you.”
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2 Chronicles 7:14
“if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves, pray, seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then I will hear from heaven, will fo…”
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Matthew 5:44
“But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you,”
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James 5:16
“Confess your offenses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The insistent prayer of a righteous person is powerfully effective.”
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1 Peter 4:8
“And above all things be earnest in your love among yourselves, for love covers a multitude of sins.”
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Matthew 6:14
“For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.”
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