book of daniel

Thân thiện

The book of Daniel is studied in a religious history class.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A book of the Old Testament: "Book of Daniel" is a specific book within the Hebrew Bible and Christian Old Testament. It is named after its central figure, Daniel, and contains narratives of his life and visions.

Usage

• The "Book of Daniel" is used to refer to this specific biblical text. It is typically cited in religious, theological, and academic contexts.
• It is often studied for its apocalyptic literature and historical narratives.

Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The prophecies in the Book of Daniel are a key part of apocalyptic literature.
  • We studied the story of the lions' den from the Book of Daniel in class.

Advanced Usage

• "Danielic": Pertaining to the Book of Daniel or the prophet Daniel.
  • Scholars analyze the Danielic visions for their symbolism.

Variants and Related Words

• Daniel: The name of the prophet and the book.
• Book of Daniel: The full, standard title.

Synonyms

• Daniel: Often used as a shorthand for the book itself in context (e.g., "the prophet Daniel," "the book of Daniel").

Notes on Meaning

• The "Book of Daniel" is distinct and refers solely to this biblical text. It is not used as a common noun phrase outside of this specific reference.

Học thuật

Noun

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

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Daniel
• Book of Daniel
• Book of the Prophet Daniel