Daniel 12:13But go you your way until the end; for you shall rest, and shall stand in your lot, at the end of the days.
The setting
Babylon, ~536 BC. God's final words to 80-year-old Daniel, ending his prophetic ministry that began 70 years earlier in modern-day Iraq...
The emotion here: tenderly dismissing a faithful servant with eternal hope
The original word
nuach (נוּחַ) — rest, settle down, find peace after labor
Why it matters
Daniel lived through the entire Babylonian exile and return, serving under four different kings
Read with care
What most readers miss in Daniel 12:13
This is God personally addressing Daniel by name for the last time in Scripture
Common misconceptionPeople think 'go your way' sounds dismissive, but it's actually God's gentle release of Daniel from prophetic duty, promising resurrection reward.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Daniel 12:13
Bible Genome reading
Daniel 12:13 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Daniel 12:13 comes from the book of Daniel, written during the Exile period. These words are attributed to clothed_man. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 90% and a tone that is tender. It belongs to the letter genre of biblical literature. Key themes include rest, resurrection, inheritance. Notable phrases: go your way; you shall rest; stand in your lot. This verse contains a promise of God. This verse contains a command. This verse contains prophecy.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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