Refiner Word Study daniel (G1158)
G1158  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
Δανιήλ
daniel
2 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"Daniel, pr. name, indecl., Mt. 24:15*"

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Definition and meaning

What does daniel mean in Greek?

2
Occurrences in Scripture
G1158
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

Daniel, pr. name, indecl., Mt. 24:15*

In the original Greek the word is written: Δανιήλ

Historical context

What was happening when this word was written?

Roman-Occupied Judea (c. 4 BC-AD 30)

Rome had controlled Judea since 63 BC. Herod the Great rebuilt the Temple into one of the most magnificent structures in the ancient world — and simultaneously murdered members of his own family. The common people paid multiple layers of taxation and were politically powerless. Into that world a carpenter from Galilee began teaching that the kingdom of God had arrived.

The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.

Scripture references

Top 2 Bible verses with daniel

These are the most notable occurrences of daniel (G1158) across the King James Bible.

Matthew 24:15

When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, stand in the holy place,(whoso readeth, let him understand:)

Mark 13:14

But when ye shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing where it ought not,(let him that readeth understand,) then let them that be in Judaea flee to the mountains:

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about daniel

What does daniel mean in Greek?

Strong's G1158 (daniel) is a Greek word that means: Daniel, pr. name, indecl., Mt. 24:15* It appears 2 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does daniel appear in the Bible?

The word daniel (G1158) appears 2 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G1158?

Strong's G1158 is daniel, a Greek word defined as: Daniel, pr. name, indecl., Mt. 24:15*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is daniel in the Old Testament or New Testament?

daniel is a Greek word found in the New Testament.