Daniel 2:19

What does Daniel 2:19 mean?

A plain-English look at Daniel 2:19 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Then was the secret revealed unto Daniel in a vision of the night. Then Daniel blessed the God of heaven.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Then was the secret revealed unto Daniel in a night vision. Then Daniel blessed the God of heaven.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Then was the secret revealed unto Daniel in a vision of the night. Then Daniel blessed the God of heaven.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Then the secret was made clear to Daniel in a vision of the night. And Daniel gave blessing to the God of heaven.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Then to Daniel, in a vision of the night, the secret hath been revealed. Then hath Daniel blessed the God of the heavens.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Then was the mystery revealed to Daniel by a vision in the night: and Daniel blessed the God of heaven,

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Then was the secret revealed unto Daniel in a night vision. Then Daniel blessed theGod of the heavens.

Context

v.18that they would desire mercies of the God of heaven concerning this secret; that Daniel and his companions should not perish with the rest of the wise men of Babylon.

v.19This passage

v.20Daniel answered and said, Blessed be the name of God for ever and ever; for wisdom and might are his.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Numbers 12:6

    And he said, Hear now my words: if there be a prophet among you, I Jehovah will make myself known unto him in a vision, I will speak with him in a dream.

  • 1 Corinthians 2:9

    but as it is written, Things which eye saw not, and ear heard not, Andwhichentered not into the heart of man, Whatsoever things God prepared for them that love him.

  • Psalms 25:14

    The friendship of Jehovah is with them that fear him; And he will show them his covenant.

  • Matthew 2:12

    And being warned of God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way.

  • Amos 3:7

    Surely the Lord Jehovah will do nothing, except he reveal his secret unto his servants the prophets.

  • Daniel 2:22

    he revealeth the deep and secret things; he knoweth what is in the darkness, and the light dwelleth with him.

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