Synonyms: Daniel, Book of Daniel, Book of the Prophet Daniel
Definition: an Old Testament book that tells of the apocalyptic visions and the experiences of Daniel in the court of Nebuchadnezzar
Similar words: book
Definition: a major division of a long written composition
Usage: the book of Isaiah
Synonyms: Daniel
Definition: a wise and upright judge
Usage: a Daniel come to judgment -- Shakespeare
Similar words: judge, jurist, justice
Definition: a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice
Synonyms: Daniel
Definition: (Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)
Similar words: prophet
Definition: someone who speaks by divine inspiration; someone who is an interpreter of the will of God