Daniel 9:11Yes, all Israel have transgressed your law, turning aside, that they should not obey your voice: therefore the curse and the oath written in the law of Moses the servant of God has been poured out on us; for we have sinned against him.
The setting
Babylon, ~538 BC. Daniel, now in his 80s, reads Jeremiah's prophecy and realizes the 70-year exile is almost over. He begins an intense prayer of national confession in modern-day Iraq...
The emotion here: heartbroken over national devastation while clinging to hope
The original word
ma'al (מָעַל) — to act treacherously, break faith completely, not just disobey but betray trust
Why it matters
Daniel had served pagan kings for 67 years while maintaining his Jewish identity
Read with care
What most readers miss in Daniel 9:11
Daniel includes HIMSELF in Israel's sin despite his legendary faithfulness
Common misconceptionPeople think Daniel is being overly dramatic, but archaeologists have confirmed Jerusalem's destruction was uniquely brutal — even for ancient warfare standards.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Daniel 9:11
Bible Genome reading
Daniel 9:11 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Daniel 9:11 comes from the book of Daniel, written during the Exile period. These words are attributed to Daniel. The dominant emotion in this verse is grieving, with a comfort power of 20% and a tone that is lamenting. It belongs to the prayer genre of biblical literature. Key themes include transgression, curse, national sin. Notable phrases: all Israel have transgressed; curse and oath. This verse is a prayer.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same grieving
“By the sweat of your face will you eat bread until you return to the ground, for out of it you were taken. For you are dust, and to dust you…”
— Genesis 3:19
“Jesus wept.”
— John 11:35
“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from helping me, and from the words of my groaning?”
— Psalms 22:1
“They divide my garments among them. They cast lots for my clothing.”
— Psalms 22:18
“for all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God;”
— Romans 3:23
Your reflection
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