The Church Fathers on this verse

Daniel 1:16Meaning & Commentary from the Church Fathers

So Malasar took their portions, and the wine that they should drink: and he gave them pulse.

Douay-Rheims

וַיְהִ֣י הַמֶּלְצַ֗ר נֹשֵׂא֙ אֶת־פַּתְבָּגָ֔ם וְיֵ֖ין מִשְׁתֵּיהֶ֑ם וְנֹתֵ֥ן לָהֶ֖ם זֵרְעֹנִֽים׃

Hebrew (Masoretic text)

The Church Fathers on this verse

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Theodoret of Cyrus

5th centuryChurch Father

He experienced a dual advantage: on one hand, he discovered that those who practiced fasting could gain physical vitality and attractiveness. Additionally, by personally receiving the provisions sent to them, he was more eager to provide them with the desired sustenance. Subsequently, the Prophet, focusing on his own experience, naturally invites his companions in faith on Wednesday as well, saying:

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