Verse 1

In the third year of Cyrus, king of Persia, a message was revealed to Daniel, who was called Belteshazzar. The message was true, and it concerned a great conflict. He understood the message and had insight into the vision.

Other Translations

• GT, oversatt fra Hebraisk

  I det tredje året av Kyros, kongen av Persia, ble et ord åpenbart for Daniel, som ble kalt Beltsasar. Ordet var sant, og det omhandlet en stor strid. Han forstod ordet og fikk innsikt gjennom et syn.

• Moderne oversettelse av Bibelen fra 1611 KJV med hebraisk kontekst

  I det tredje året til Kyros, kongen av Persia, ble en åpenbaring gitt til Daniel, som ble kalt Belteshasar. Det var en sann åpenbaring, men den gjaldt en tid langt framme. Han forstod åpenbaringen og fikk innsikt i synet.

• Norsk King James

  I det tredje året av Kyros, kongen av Persia, ble det åpenbart for Daniel, som også ble kalt Belteshazzar; og det var sant, men tiden som var fastsatt, var lang: og han forstod saken og hadde innsikt i visjonen.

• Modernisert Norsk Bibel 1866

  I det tredje året til Kyros, kongen av Persia, ble en åpenbaring gitt til Daniel, også kalt Beltsasar. Denne åpenbaringen er sann og angår en stor strid, og han forsto åpenbaringen og hadde innsikt i synet.

• Oversettelse av hebraiske Bibeltekster til moderne norsk bokmål

  I det tredje året av Koresh, kongen av Persia, ble et ord åpenbart for Daniel, som ble kalt Belteshassar. Ordet var sant, og det handlet om en stor krig. Daniel forsto ordet og fikk innsikt gjennom synet.

• Bibelen: En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611

  I det tredje året av Kyros, kongen av Persia, ble noe åpenbart for Daniel, som også ble kalt Belteshasar. Og det som ble åpenbart, var sant, men det var en lang tid til den fastsatte tiden: Daniel forsto synet.

• o3-mini KJV Norsk

  I det tredje året av Kyros, Persias konge, ble noe åpenbart for Daniel, som også ble kalt Belteshazzar; og det viste seg å være sant, men den angitte tiden var lang, og han forsto tingen og hadde innsikt i synet.

• En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611 (mar 2025)

  I det tredje året av Kyros, kongen av Persia, ble noe åpenbart for Daniel, som også ble kalt Belteshasar. Og det som ble åpenbart, var sant, men det var en lang tid til den fastsatte tiden: Daniel forsto synet.

• Lingvistisk bibeloversettelse fra grunntekst

  I det tredje året til Kyros, kongen av Persia, ble et ord åpenbart for Daniel, som ble kalt Belteshasar. Dette ordet var sant og omhandlet en stor kamp. Han forstod ordet og mottok innsikt i visjonen.

• GT, oversatt fra hebraisk Aug2024

  I det tredje året av Kyros, kongen i Persia, ble et ord åpenbart for Daniel, som også ble kalt Beltsasar. Ordet var sant og handlet om en stor kamp. Han forsto visjonen og fikk innsikt i den gjennom synet.

• Original Norsk Bibel 1866

  I Cyri, Kongen af Persiens, tredie Aar blev en Sag aabenbaret for Daniel, hvis Navn kaldtes Beltsazar, og den Sag er Sandhed og (angaaer) en stor Strid, og han forstod den Sag, og han (fik) Forstand paa Synet.

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

  In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia a thing was revealed unto niel, whose name was called Belteshazzar; and the thing was true, but the time appointed was long: and he understood the thing, and had understanding of the vision.

• KJV 1769 norsk

  I det tredje året til Kyros, kongen av Persia, ble en åpenbaring gitt til Daniel, som ble kalt Beltesassar. Åpenbaringen var sann, men det skulle ta lang tid før den skjedde. Han forstod åpenbaringen og hadde innsikt i synet.

• KJV1611 - Moderne engelsk

  In the third year of Cyrus, king of Persia, a message was revealed to Daniel, whose name was called Belteshazzar; and the message was true, but the time appointed was long; and he understood the message and had understanding of the vision.

• King James Version 1611 (Original)

  In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia a thing was revealed unto Daniel, whose name was called Belteshazzar; and the thing was true, but the time appointed was long: and he understood the thing, and had understanding of the vision.

• Norsk oversettelse av Webster

  I det tredje året til Kyros, kongen av Persia, ble en sak åpenbart for Daniel, som ble kalt Belteshazzar. Saken var sann, også en stor kamp: og han forsto saken, og hadde forståelse av synet.

• Norsk oversettelse av Youngs Literal Translation

  I det tredje året til Kyros, kongen av Persia, ble en åpenbaring gitt til Daniel, hvis navn er Belteshasar. Åpenbaringen var sann, og kampen var stor. Han forsto åpenbaringen og greide å forstå synet.

• Norsk oversettelse av ASV1901

  I det tredje året til Kyros, kongen av Persia, ble en ting åpenbart for Daniel, som også ble kalt Belteshasar, og saken var sann, en stor krig. Han forstod saken og hadde forståelse av synet.

• Norsk oversettelse av BBE

  I det tredje året av Kyros, kongen av Persia, ble en hemmelighet avslørt for Daniel, som også het Belteshassar. Denne saken var sann og krevde et hardt arbeid; han forsto dette, og synet var tydelig for ham.

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  In the thirde yeare of kinge Cirus of Persia, there was shewed vnto Daniel (otherwise called Balthasar) a matter, yee a true matter, but it is yet a longe tyme vnto it. He vnderstode the matter well, and perceaued what the vision was.

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  In the third yeere of Cyrus King of Persia, a thing was reueiled vnto Daniel (whose name was called Belteshazzar) and the worde was true, but the time appointed was long, and he vnderstood the thing, and had vnderstanding of the vision.

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  In the third yere of Cyrus king of Persia, there was shewed vnto Daniel, otherwyse called Baltassar, a matter, yea a true matter, but it is yet a long time vnto it: he vnderstoode the matter, and perceaued what the vision was.

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

  ¶ In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia a thing was revealed unto Daniel, whose name was called Belteshazzar; and the thing [was] true, but the time appointed [was] long: and he understood the thing, and had understanding of the vision.

• Webster's Bible (1833)

  In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia a thing was revealed to Daniel, whose name was called Belteshazzar; and the thing was true, even a great warfare: and he understood the thing, and had understanding of the vision.

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia, a thing is revealed to Daniel, whose name is called Belteshazzar, and the thing `is' true, and the warfare `is' great: and he hath understood the thing, and hath understanding about the appearance.

• American Standard Version (1901)

  In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia a thing was revealed unto Daniel, whose name was called Belteshazzar; and the thing was true, even a great warfare: and he understood the thing, and had understanding of the vision.

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  In the third year of Cyrus, king of Persia, a secret was unfolded to Daniel, whose name was Belteshazzar; and the thing was true, even a hard work: and he had knowledge of it, and the vision was clear to him.

• World English Bible (2000)

  In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia a thing was revealed to Daniel, whose name was called Belteshazzar; and the thing was true, even a great warfare: and he understood the thing, and had understanding of the vision.

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  An Angel Appears to Daniel In the third year of King Cyrus of Persia a message was revealed to Daniel(who was also called Belteshazzar). This message was true and concerned a great war. He understood the message and gained insight by the vision.

Referenced Verses

• Dan 1:21 : 21 And Daniel remained there until the first year of King Cyrus.
• Dan 6:28 : 28 So Daniel prospered during the reign of Darius and the reign of Cyrus the Persian.
• Dan 8:26 : 26 The vision of the evenings and mornings that has been spoken is true. But seal up the vision, for it concerns the distant future.
• Dan 1:7 : 7 The chief of the officials gave them new names: to Daniel, he gave the name Belteshazzar; to Hananiah, Shadrach; to Mishael, Meshach; and to Azariah, Abednego.
• Dan 1:17 : 17 To these four young men, God gave knowledge and understanding in all kinds of literature and wisdom. And Daniel could understand visions and dreams of all kinds.
• Dan 2:21 : 21 He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes kings. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding.
• Gen 41:32 : 32 As for the dream being repeated to Pharaoh twice, it means that the matter has been firmly decided by God, and He will carry it out soon.
• 2 Chr 36:22-Ezra 1:2 : 22 In the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, in order to fulfill the word of the LORD spoken by Jeremiah, the LORD stirred the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia to make a proclamation throughout his kingdom, and he also put it in writing: 23 This is what Cyrus king of Persia says: ‘The LORD, the God of heaven, has given me all the kingdoms of the earth and has appointed me to build a temple for Him at Jerusalem in Judah. Any of His people among you—may the LORD their God be with them, and let them go up.’ 1 In the first year of Cyrus, king of Persia, to fulfill the word of the LORD spoken through Jeremiah, the LORD stirred up the spirit of Cyrus, king of Persia. He made a proclamation throughout his kingdom and put it in writing, saying: 2 This is what Cyrus, king of Persia, says: 'The LORD, the God of heaven, has given me all the kingdoms of the earth, and He has appointed me to build Him a temple in Jerusalem, in Judah.'
• Ezra 4:3 : 3 But Zerubbabel, Jeshua, and the rest of the heads of the families of Israel said to them, "You have no part with us in building a temple to our God. We alone will build it for the LORD, the God of Israel, as King Cyrus, king of Persia, has commanded us."
• Ezra 4:5 : 5 They hired counselors against them to frustrate their plans during the entire reign of Cyrus, king of Persia, and until the reign of Darius, king of Persia.
• Ezra 5:13-17 : 13 'However, in the first year of Cyrus, king of Babylon, King Cyrus issued a decree to rebuild this temple of God.' 14 And even the gold and silver vessels of the house of God, which Nebuchadnezzar took from the temple in Jerusalem and brought to the temple in Babylon, these King Cyrus took out of the temple in Babylon and handed over to Sheshbazzar, whom he appointed as governor. 15 And he said to him, 'Take these vessels and go; deposit them in the temple in Jerusalem, and let the house of God be rebuilt on its original site.' 16 Then this Sheshbazzar came and laid the foundations of the house of God in Jerusalem. And from that time until now, it has been under construction and is not yet completed. 17 And now, if it seems good to the king, let a search be made in the royal archives in Babylon to determine if a decree was indeed issued by King Cyrus to rebuild this house of God in Jerusalem. Then let the king send us his decision concerning this matter.
• Ezra 6:3 : 3 In the first year of King Cyrus, King Cyrus issued a decree: The house of God in Jerusalem is to be rebuilt as a place where sacrifices are offered, with its foundations firmly laid. Its height is to be sixty cubits and its width sixty cubits.
• Ezra 6:14 : 14 So the elders of the Jews continued building and succeeded through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah, the son of Iddo. They finished building according to the command of the God of Israel and the decrees of Cyrus, Darius, and Artaxerxes, kings of Persia.
• Isa 44:28-45:1 : 28 I say of Cyrus, 'He is my shepherd, and he will accomplish all that I please.' I say to Jerusalem, 'You will be rebuilt,' and to the temple, 'Your foundation will be laid.' 1 This is what the LORD says to His anointed one, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have strengthened to subdue nations before him and to strip kings of their armor, to open doors before him so that gates will not be shut.
• Dan 10:14 : 14 Now I have come to explain to you what will happen to your people in the latter days, for the vision concerns the days yet to come.
• Dan 12:4 : 4 But you, Daniel, close up the words and seal the book until the time of the end. Many will go here and there, and knowledge will increase.
• Dan 12:9 : 9 He replied, "Go your way, Daniel, because the words are closed up and sealed until the time of the end."
• Dan 5:17 : 17 Then Daniel answered the king, 'You may keep your gifts or give your rewards to someone else; nevertheless, I will read the writing for the king and tell him what it means.'
• Rev 19:9 : 9 Then the angel said to me, 'Write this: Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding supper of the Lamb.' And he added, 'These are the true words of God.'
• Luke 1:20 : 20 Now listen, you will become silent and unable to speak until the day these things happen, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled in their proper time.
• Dan 11:2 : 2 Now I will tell you the truth: Behold, three more kings will arise in Persia, and the fourth will be far richer than all of them. By his wealth, he will gather strength and stir up everyone against the kingdom of Greece.
• Dan 9:22-23 : 22 He gave me understanding and said, 'Daniel, I have now come to give you insight and understanding. 23 At the beginning of your pleas, a word went out, and I have come to tell you, for you are highly esteemed. So consider the word and understand the vision.'
• Ezra 1:7-8 : 7 King Cyrus also brought out the articles belonging to the house of the LORD, which Nebuchadnezzar had taken from Jerusalem and had placed in the house of his gods. 8 Cyrus, king of Persia, brought them out under the oversight of Mithredath, the treasurer, who counted them out to Sheshbazzar, the prince of Judah.
• Ezra 3:7 : 7 They gave money to the stonecutters and carpenters, and food, drink, and oil to the people of Sidon and Tyre, so they would bring cedar wood by sea from Lebanon to Joppa, according to the permission granted by Cyrus king of Persia.
• Dan 4:8 : 8 The tree grew large and strong, its top reached the heavens, and it was visible to the ends of the earth.
• Dan 5:12 : 12 Because he was found to have an extraordinary spirit, knowledge, intelligence, and the ability to interpret dreams, explain riddles, and solve difficult problems, this Daniel, whom the king named Belteshazzar, can solve these mysteries. Now summon Daniel, and he will give the interpretation.
• Dan 8:16 : 16 And I heard the voice of a man calling from the Ulai, 'Gabriel, explain the vision to this man.'