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The original languages of the book of Daniel

wts07073
Jul 12, 2015
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The book of Daniel was written in 2 languages, namely Hebrew and Aramaic. Daniel chapter 1,8 to 12 was written in Hebrew. Daniel chapter 2 to 7 was written in Aramaic. The original languages in which Daniel was written represents the structure of the book. Chapter 1 writes about how Daniel, a godly person, lived in the times of the gentiles. Chapter 2 to 7 writes about God's sovereignty over the times of the gentiles, with these chapters emphasizing a time of ungodly world domination but God is still ruling from His throne, that is why it is written in aramaic, the language of the world. Chapter 8 to 12 writes about God's people in the times of the gentiles, what God is saying to Israel about the future days in the times of gentiles. Above paragraph taken from Today in the Word Radio, titled the God of power and wisdom part 1 on July 8, 2015 on moody radio.

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