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href="/bsb/daniel/9.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/daniel/9.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />The Lord our God is merciful and forgiving, even though we have rebelled against him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/daniel/9.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />But the Lord our God is merciful and forgiving, even though we have rebelled against him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/daniel/9.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />To the Lord our God belong mercy and forgiveness, for we have rebelled against him<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/daniel/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />To the Lord our God belong compassion and forgiveness, even though we have rebelled against Him<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/daniel/9.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />To the Lord our God <i>belong</i> mercies and forgivenesses, though we have rebelled against him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/daniel/9.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />To the Lord our God <i>belong</i> mercy and forgiveness, though we have rebelled against Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/daniel/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />To the Lord our God <i>belong</i> compassion and forgiveness, because we have rebelled against Him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/daniel/9.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220To the Lord our God belong compassion and forgiveness, for we have rebelled against Him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/daniel/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“To the Lord our God belong compassion and forgiveness, for we have rebelled against Him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/daniel/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />To the Lord our God <i>belong</i> compassion and forgiveness, for we have rebelled against Him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/daniel/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />To the Lord our God <i>belong</i> mercy <i>and</i> lovingkindness and forgiveness, for we have rebelled against Him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/daniel/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Compassion and forgiveness belong to the Lord our God, though we have rebelled against him<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/daniel/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Compassion and forgiveness belong to the Lord our God, though we have rebelled against Him<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/daniel/9.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />To the Lord our God belong mercies and forgiveness; for we have rebelled against him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/daniel/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />LORD God, you are merciful and forgiving, even though we have rebelled against you <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/daniel/9.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />To the Lord our God belong mercies and forgivenesses; for we have rebelled against him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/daniel/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"But you, Lord our God, are compassionate and forgiving, although we have rebelled against you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/daniel/9.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />You are merciful and forgiving, although we have rebelled against you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/daniel/9.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />But to the Lord our God belong mercy and forgiveness, though we've rebelled against him <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/daniel/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />To the Lord our God belong compassion and forgiveness, even though we have rebelled against Him<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/daniel/9.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Yet the Lord our God is compassionate and forgiving, even though we have rebelled against him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/daniel/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />To the Lord our God belong compassion and forgiveness, for we have rebelled against him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/daniel/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />To the Lord our God belong mercies and forgivenesses, though we have rebelled against him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/daniel/9.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />To the Lord our God belong mercies and forgiveness, for we have rebelled against him. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/daniel/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />To the Lord our God [are] the mercies and the forgivenesses, for we have rebelled against Him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/daniel/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> To the Lord our God are the mercies and the forgivenesses, for we have rebelled against Him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/daniel/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />To Jehovah our God compassion and forgivenesses, for we rebelled against him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/daniel/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But to thee, the Lord our God, mercy and forgiveness, for we have departed from thee: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/daniel/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />But to you, the Lord our God, is mercy and atonement, for we have withdrawn from you,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/daniel/9.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />But to the Lord, our God, belong compassion and forgiveness, though we rebelled against him<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/daniel/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />To the Lord our God belong mercy and forgiveness, for we have rebelled against him,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/daniel/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />To the LORD God belong mercies and forgiveness of sins, for we have rebelled against him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/daniel/9.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Mercies and forgiveness of sins are of LORD JEHOVAH God, for we have rebelled against him<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/daniel/9.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />To the Lord our God belong compassions and forgivenesses; for we have rebelled against Him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/daniel/9.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />To thee, the Lord our God, <i>belong</i> compassions and forgivenesses, whereas we have departed <i>from thee</i>;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/daniel/9-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/shUZJK-vYxI?start=3231" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/daniel/9.htm">Daniel's Prayer for His People</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">8</span>O LORD, we are covered with shame—our kings, our leaders, and our fathers—because we have sinned against You. <span class="reftext">9</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/136.htm" title="136: la·ḏō·nāy (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Lord. Am emphatic form of 'adown; the Lord.">To the Lord</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hê·nū (N-mpc:: 1cp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">our God</a> <a href="/hebrew/7356.htm" title="7356: hā·ra·ḥă·mîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Compassion. From racham; compassion; by extension, the womb; by implication, a maiden.">belong compassion</a> <a href="/hebrew/5547.htm" title="5547: wə·has·sə·li·ḥō·wṯ (Conj-w, Art:: N-fp) -- Forgiveness. From calach; pardon.">and forgiveness,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">even though</a> <a href="/hebrew/4775.htm" title="4775: mā·raḏ·nū (V-Qal-Perf-1cp) -- To rebel. A primitive root; to rebel.">we have rebelled</a> <a href="/hebrew/bōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">against Him</a> </span><span class="reftext">10</span>and have not obeyed the voice of the LORD our God to walk in His laws, which He set before us through His servants the prophets.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/9-17.htm">Nehemiah 9:17</a></span><br />They refused to listen and failed to remember the wonders You performed among them. They stiffened their necks and appointed a leader to return them to their bondage in Egypt. But You are a forgiving God, gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in loving devotion, and You did not forsake them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/86-5.htm">Psalm 86:5</a></span><br />For You, O Lord, are kind and forgiving, rich in loving devotion to all who call on You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/103-8.htm">Psalm 103:8-12</a></span><br />The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion. / He will not always accuse us, nor harbor His anger forever. / He has not dealt with us according to our sins or repaid us according to our iniquities. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/130-4.htm">Psalm 130:4</a></span><br />But with You there is forgiveness, so that You may be feared.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/55-7.htm">Isaiah 55:7</a></span><br />Let the wicked man forsake his way and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the LORD, that He may have compassion, and to our God, for He will freely pardon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/7-18.htm">Micah 7:18-19</a></span><br />Who is a God like You, who pardons iniquity and passes over the transgression of the remnant of His inheritance—who does not retain His anger forever, because He delights in loving devotion? / He will again have compassion on us; He will vanquish our iniquities. You will cast out all our sins into the depths of the sea.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/34-6.htm">Exodus 34:6-7</a></span><br />Then the LORD passed in front of Moses and called out: “The LORD, the LORD God, is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness, / maintaining loving devotion to a thousand generations, forgiving iniquity, transgression, and sin. Yet He will by no means leave the guilty unpunished; He will visit the iniquity of the fathers on their children and grandchildren to the third and fourth generations.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/14-18.htm">Numbers 14:18</a></span><br />‘The LORD is slow to anger and abounding in loving devotion, forgiving iniquity and transgression. Yet He will by no means leave the guilty unpunished; He will visit the iniquity of the fathers upon their children to the third and fourth generation.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joel/2-13.htm">Joel 2:13</a></span><br />So rend your hearts and not your garments, and return to the LORD your God. For He is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion. And He relents from sending disaster.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/lamentations/3-22.htm">Lamentations 3:22-23</a></span><br />Because of the loving devotion of the LORD we are not consumed, for His mercies never fail. / They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/1-7.htm">Ephesians 1:7</a></span><br />In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/1-13.htm">Colossians 1:13-14</a></span><br />He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of His beloved Son, / in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/1-9.htm">1 John 1:9</a></span><br />If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-14.htm">Matthew 6:14-15</a></span><br />For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. / But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive yours.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-36.htm">Luke 6:36-37</a></span><br />Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. / Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">To the Lord our God belong mercies and forgivenesses, though we have rebelled against him;</p><p class="hdg">To the Lord.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/daniel/9-7.htm">Daniel 9:7</a></b></br> O Lord, righteousness <i>belongeth</i> unto thee, but unto us confusion of faces, as at this day; to the men of Judah, and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and unto all Israel, <i>that are</i> near, and <i>that are</i> far off, through all the countries whither thou hast driven them, because of their trespass that they have trespassed against thee.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/34-6.htm">Exodus 34:6,7</a></b></br> And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth, … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/14-18.htm">Numbers 14:18,19</a></b></br> The LORD <i>is</i> longsuffering, and of great mercy, forgiving iniquity and transgression, and by no means clearing <i>the guilty</i>, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth <i>generation</i>… </p><p class="hdg">though.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/daniel/9-5.htm">Daniel 9:5</a></b></br> We have sinned, and have committed iniquity, and have done wickedly, and have rebelled, even by departing from thy precepts and from thy judgments:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/9-18.htm">Nehemiah 9:18,19,26-28</a></b></br> Yea, when they had made them a molten calf, and said, This <i>is</i> thy God that brought thee up out of Egypt, and had wrought great provocations; … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/106-43.htm">Psalm 106:43-45</a></b></br> Many times did he deliver them; but they provoked <i>him</i> with their counsel, and were brought low for their iniquity… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/daniel/2-20.htm">Belong</a> <a href="/daniel/2-18.htm">Compassion</a> <a href="/lamentations/3-22.htm">Compassions</a> <a href="/ezekiel/16-63.htm">Forgiveness</a> <a href="/psalms/103-3.htm">Forgiving</a> <a href="/daniel/2-18.htm">Mercies</a> <a href="/lamentations/4-10.htm">Merciful</a> <a href="/daniel/9-4.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/psalms/103-3.htm">Pardons</a> <a href="/daniel/9-5.htm">Rebelled</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/hosea/3-3.htm">Belong</a> <a href="/hosea/1-6.htm">Compassion</a> <a href="/daniel/9-18.htm">Compassions</a> <a href="/daniel/9-19.htm">Forgiveness</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-32.htm">Forgiving</a> <a href="/daniel/9-18.htm">Mercies</a> <a href="/joel/2-13.htm">Merciful</a> <a href="/hosea/1-6.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/micah/7-18.htm">Pardons</a> <a href="/hosea/7-13.htm">Rebelled</a><div class="vheading2">Daniel 9</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/daniel/9-1.htm">Daniel, considering the time of the captivity,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/daniel/9-3.htm">makes confession of sins,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/daniel/9-16.htm">and prays for the restoration of Jerusalem.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/daniel/9-20.htm">Gabriel informs him of the seventy weeks.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the Old Testament, God's compassion is often highlighted, such as in <a href="/exodus/34-6.htm">Exodus 34:6-7</a>, where God describes Himself as "merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness." The Hebrew word for compassion, "racham," conveys a deep, tender love, akin to a parent's love for a child. Forgiveness, or "selichah" in Hebrew, is a central theme in the relationship between God and His people, as seen in passages like <a href="/psalms/103-12.htm">Psalm 103:12</a>, where God removes transgressions as far as the east is from the west. This phrase underscores the covenant relationship between God and Israel, where despite their failures, God remains willing to forgive and restore.<p><b>even though we have rebelled against Him</b><br>This acknowledges the sinfulness and rebellion of the people against God. Rebellion here refers to a deliberate turning away from God's commandments and covenant, a recurring theme in the history of Israel. The context of <a href="/daniel/9.htm">Daniel 9</a> is Daniel's prayer of confession on behalf of the nation, recognizing their collective sin and the resulting exile. This rebellion is not just a historical account but a reflection of the human condition, as seen in <a href="/romans/3-23.htm">Romans 3:23</a>, "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." Despite this rebellion, the passage highlights God's willingness to forgive, pointing to the ultimate fulfillment of forgiveness through Jesus Christ, who embodies God's compassion and offers redemption for all who believe.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/daniel.htm">Daniel</a></b><br>A prophet and a key figure in the Old Testament, known for his unwavering faith and his role in interpreting dreams and visions. He is the author of the Book of Daniel and is in Babylon during the time of this prayer.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The Lord (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The God of Israel, characterized by His attributes of compassion and forgiveness, as highlighted in this verse.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation that has rebelled against God, leading to their exile in Babylon. Daniel's prayer is a confession of their collective sin and a plea for God's mercy.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/b/babylon.htm">Babylon</a></b><br>The place of exile for the Israelites, where Daniel is living and praying. It represents a period of judgment and discipline for Israel.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/e/exile.htm">Exile</a></b><br>The event of Israel's captivity in Babylon, a consequence of their rebellion against God. It serves as the backdrop for Daniel's prayer of confession and intercession.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_compassion_and_forgiveness.htm">God's Compassion and Forgiveness</a></b><br>God's nature is inherently compassionate and forgiving, offering hope and restoration even when we have turned away from Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/confession_and_repentance.htm">Confession and Repentance</a></b><br>Like Daniel, we are called to confess our sins and the sins of our communities, acknowledging our rebellion and seeking God's mercy.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_rebellion.htm">The Consequences of Rebellion</a></b><br>Israel's exile serves as a reminder of the consequences of turning away from God, urging us to remain faithful and obedient.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_assurance_of_god's_character.htm">The Assurance of God's Character</a></b><br>Despite our failures, we can trust in God's unchanging character, knowing that He is always ready to forgive and restore us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/intercessory_prayer.htm">Intercessory Prayer</a></b><br>Daniel's prayer is a model of intercession, teaching us to pray not only for ourselves but also for our communities and nations.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_daniel_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Daniel 9</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_a_spirit_animal.htm">How does Azariah express faith and repentance in prayer?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_not_forgive_as_you're_forgiven.htm">Why not forgive others as you've been forgiven?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_deut._28_punishments_compare_to_god's_mercy.htm">How do the severe punishments in Deuteronomy 28 compare with the portrayal of a merciful God in other parts of the Bible (e.g., Psalm 145:9)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_god's_mercy_universal.htm">Is God merciful to all? (Psalm 145:9 vs. Isaiah 13:9)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/daniel/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 9, 10.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">To the Lord our God belong mercies and forgivenesses, though we have rebelled against him; neither have we obeyed the voice of the Lord our God, to walk in his laws, which he set before us by his servants the prophets.</span> The Septuagint renders the last clause, "The Law which thou gavest before Moses, and us by thy servants the prophets." There is a change here which has the appearance of marking an interpolation. The prayer ceases, and an explanatory narrative begins. In content it resembles the parallel passage in Bar. 1, but is much briefer, and therefore more likely to be the older. "Forgivenesses" occurs only here and <a href="/nehemiah/9-17.htm">Nehemiah 9:17</a> in a prayer that otherwise seems borrowed from that before us. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/daniel/9-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">To the Lord</span><br /><span class="heb">לַֽאדֹנָ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(la·ḏō·nāy)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_136.htm">Strong's 136: </a> </span><span class="str2">The Lord</span><br /><br /><span class="word">our God</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱלֹהֵ֔ינוּ</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lō·hê·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> </span><span class="str2">gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[belong] compassion</span><br /><span class="heb">הָרַחֲמִ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(hā·ra·ḥă·mîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7356.htm">Strong's 7356: </a> </span><span class="str2">Compassion, the womb, a maiden</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and forgiveness,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהַסְּלִח֑וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(wə·has·sə·li·ḥō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5547.htm">Strong's 5547: </a> </span><span class="str2">Forgiveness</span><br /><br /><span class="word">even though</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(kî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">we have rebelled</span><br /><span class="heb">מָרַ֖דְנוּ</span> <span class="translit">(mā·raḏ·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4775.htm">Strong's 4775: </a> </span><span class="str2">To rebel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">against Him</span><br /><span class="heb">בּֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(bōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/daniel/9-9.htm">Daniel 9:9 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/daniel/9-9.htm">Daniel 9:9 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/daniel/9-9.htm">Daniel 9:9 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/daniel/9-9.htm">Daniel 9:9 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/daniel/9-9.htm">Daniel 9:9 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/daniel/9-9.htm">Daniel 9:9 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/daniel/9-9.htm">Daniel 9:9 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/daniel/9-9.htm">Daniel 9:9 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/daniel/9-9.htm">Daniel 9:9 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/daniel/9-9.htm">Daniel 9:9 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/daniel/9-9.htm">OT Prophets: Daniel 9:9 To the Lord our God belong mercies (Dan. 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