Daniel 2:20
What does Daniel 2:20 mean?
A plain-English look at Daniel 2:20 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Daniel answered and said, Blessed be the name of God for ever and ever; for wisdom and might are his.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Daniel answered and said, Blessed be the name of God for ever and ever: for wisdom and might are his:
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Daniel answered and said, Blessed be the name of God for ever and ever; for wisdom and might are his.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And Daniel said in answer, May the name of God be praised for ever and ever: for wisdom and strength are his:
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Daniel hath answered and said, `Let the name of God be blessed from age even unto age, for wisdom and might--for they are His.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And speaking, he said: Blessed be the name of the Lord from eternity and for evermore: for wisdom and fortitude are his.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Daniel answered and said, Blessed be the name ofGod for ever and ever; For wisdom and might are his.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 147:5
Great is our Lord, and mighty in power; His understanding is infinite.
- Psalms 103:1
Bless Jehovah, O my soul; And all that is within me, blesshis holy name.
- Psalms 41:13
Blessed be Jehovah, the God of Israel, From everlasting and to everlasting. Amen, and Amen.
- 1 Kings 8:56
Blessed be Jehovah, that hath given rest unto his people Israel, according to all that he promised: there hath not failed one word of all his good promise, which he promised by Moses his servant.
- Psalms 62:11
God hath spoken once, Twice have I heard this, That power belongeth unto God.
- Psalms 145:1
I will extol thee, my God, O King; And I will bless thy name for ever and ever.
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