Daniel 2:8
What does Daniel 2:8 mean?
A plain-English look at Daniel 2:8 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000The king answered and said, I know of a certainty that ye would gain time, because ye see the thing is gone from me.
KJV
King James Version · 1611The king answered and said, I know of certainty that ye would gain the time, because ye see the thing is gone from me.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901The king answered and said, I know of a certainty that ye would gain time, because ye see the thing is gone from me.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The king made answer and said, I am certain that you are attempting to get more time, because you see that my decision is fixed;
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862The king hath answered and said, `Of a truth I know that time ye are gaining, because that ye have seen that the thing is gone from me,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The king answered and said: I know for certain, that you seek to gain time, since you know that the thing is gone from me.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890The king answered and said, I know of a certainty that ye would gain time, because ye see the word is gone forth from me;
Context
v.7They answered the second time and said, Let the king tell his servants the dream, and we will show the interpretation.
v.8This passage
v.9But if ye make not known unto me the dream, there is but one law for you; for ye have prepared lying and corrupt words to speak before me, till the time be changed: therefore tell me the dream, and I shall know that ye can show me the interpretation thereof.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Ephesians 5:16
redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
- Colossians 4:5
Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.
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