Daniel 2:29
Daniel 2:29 in Multiple Translations
As you lay on your bed, O king, your thoughts turned to the future, and the Revealer of Mysteries made known to you what will happen.
As for thee, O king, thy thoughts came into thy mind upon thy bed, what should come to pass hereafter: and he that revealeth secrets maketh known to thee what shall come to pass.
as for thee, O king, thy thoughts came into thy mind upon thy bed, what should come to pass hereafter; and he that revealeth secrets hath made known to thee what shall come to pass.
As for you, O King, the thoughts which came to you on your bed were of what will come about after this: and the unveiler of secrets has made clear to you what is to come.
As Your Majesty lay there, your thoughts turned to the future, and the revealer of mysteries showed you what would take place.
O King, when thou wast in thy bedde, thoughts came into thy mind, what should come to passe hereafter, and he that reueyleth secretes, telleth thee, what shall come.
Thou, O king, thy thoughts on thy bed have come up [concerning] that which [is] to be after this, and the Revealer of secrets hath caused thee to know that which [is] to be.
“As for you, O king, your thoughts came on your bed, what should happen hereafter; and he who reveals secrets has made known to you what will happen.
As for thee, O king, thy thoughts came into thy mind upon thy bed, what should come to pass hereafter: and he that revealeth secrets maketh known to thee what shall come to pass.
Thou, O king, didst begin to think in thy bed, what should come to pass hereafter: and he that revealeth mysteries shewed thee what shall come to pass.
O King, while you were sleeping, you dreamed about events that will happen in the future. The one who reveals mysteries has shown you what is going to happen.
Berean Amplified Bible — Daniel 2:29
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Daniel 2:29 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אַ֣נְתְּה
מַלְכָּ֗/א
רַעְיוֹנָ/ךְ֙
עַל
מִשְׁכְּבָ֣/ךְ
סְלִ֔קוּ
מָ֛ה
דִּ֥י
לֶהֱוֵ֖א
אַחֲרֵ֣י
דְנָ֑ה
וְ/גָלֵ֧א
רָזַיָּ֛/א
הוֹדְעָ֖/ךְ
מָה
דִ֥י
לֶהֱוֵֽא
אַ֣נְתְּה
ʼantâh
H607
you
Adj
מַלְכָּ֗/א
melek
H4430
king
Adj | Art
רַעְיוֹנָ/ךְ֙
raʻyôwn
H7476
thought
Adj | Suff
עַל
ʻal
H5922
since
Adj
מִשְׁכְּבָ֣/ךְ
mishkab
H4903
bed
Adj | Suff
סְלִ֔קוּ
çᵉliq
H5559
to ascend
Adj
מָ֛ה
mâh
H4101
what?
Adj
דִּ֥י
dîy
H1768
that
Adj
לֶהֱוֵ֖א
hâvâʼ
H1934
to be
Adj
אַחֲרֵ֣י
ʼachar
H311
after
Adj
דְנָ֑ה
dên
H1836
this
Adj
וְ/גָלֵ֧א
gᵉlâh
H1541
to reveal
Adj | V-Qal
רָזַיָּ֛/א
râz
H7328
mystery
Adj | Art
הוֹדְעָ֖/ךְ
yᵉdaʻ
H3046
to know
Adj | Suff
מָה
mâh
H4101
what?
Adj
דִ֥י
dîy
H1768
that
Adj
לֶהֱוֵֽא
hâvâʼ
H1934
to be
Adj
Hebrew Word Study
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Hebrew Word Reference — Daniel 2:29
אַ֣נְתְּה
ʼantâh
H607
"you"
Adj
The word thou means you, a second-person singular pronoun used to address someone directly. It appears in Aramaic texts, such as in the book of Daniel.
Definition: you, thou (second pers. sing.) Aramaic of at.tah (אַתָּ֫ה "you(m.s.)" H0859A)
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: as for thee, thou. See also: Ezra 7:25; Daniel 4:19; Daniel 6:21.
מַלְכָּ֗/א
melek
H4430
"king"
Adj | Art
Melek means king, referring to a ruler or monarch, used in the Bible to describe kings like David and Solomon. It is translated as king or royal in the KJV.
Definition: king Aramaic of me.lekh (מֶ֫לֶךְ "king" H4428) § 1) king
Usage: Occurs in 131 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Ezra 4:8; Daniel 3:1; Daniel 7:24.
רַעְיוֹנָ/ךְ֙
raʻyôwn
H7476
"thought"
Adj | Suff
This word refers to a thought or mental conception, like an idea or imagination. It is an Aramaic term that appears in the Bible, related to the concept of striving or longing.
Definition: thought Aramaic of ra.yon (רַעְיוֹן "striving" H7475)
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: cogitation, thought. See also: Daniel 2:29; Daniel 5:6; Daniel 7:28.
עַל
ʻal
H5922
"since"
Adj
Similar to H5921, this word means on, above, or because of something. It is often used to describe a reason or a direction, like in Genesis 18:5 where Abraham is asked to walk before God.
Definition: 1) upon, over, on account of, above, to, against 1a) upon, over, on account of, regarding, concerning, on behalf of 1b) over (with verbs of ruling) 1c) above, beyond (in comparison) 1d) to, against (of direction)
Usage: Occurs in 86 OT verses. KJV: about, against, concerning, for, (there-) fore, from, in, [idiom] more, of, (there-, up-) on, (in-) to, [phrase] why with. See also: Ezra 4:8; Daniel 4:2; Daniel 7:28.
מִשְׁכְּבָ֣/ךְ
mishkab
H4903
"bed"
Adj | Suff
In the Bible, mishkab means a bed or couch, often referring to a place for rest or sleep. It appears in various forms, including in Aramaic. This word is used to describe a physical object.
Definition: couch, bed Aramaic of mish.kav (מִשְׁכָּב "bed" H4904)
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: bed. See also: Daniel 2:28; Daniel 4:7; Daniel 7:1.
סְלִ֔קוּ
çᵉliq
H5559
"to ascend"
Adj
To ascend means to come up or go up, as seen in various biblical contexts. The KJV translates it as come or come up, often referring to physical or spiritual ascent.
Definition: 1) to ascend, come up 1a) (P'al) to come up 1b) (P'il) to come up
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: come (up). See also: Ezra 4:12; Daniel 7:3; Daniel 7:20.
מָ֛ה
mâh
H4101
"what?"
Adj
Similar to H4100, this word also means what or how, but is used slightly differently, often to express a sense of wonder or awe, like in Psalm 8:1 when David asks how majestic is God's name. It can also mean why or wherefore, and is used in various contexts. It appears in many KJV translations, including what or how.
Definition: 1) what, whatever 1a) what? 1b) whatever, what, whatsoever 1c) how?, why?, wherefore? (with prefixes)
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: how great (mighty), that which, what(-soever), why. See also: Ezra 4:22; Daniel 2:22; Daniel 4:32.
דִּ֥י
dîy
H1768
"that"
Adj
This word is used as a relative conjunction, like 'that' or 'which', to connect ideas in sentences. It appears in Genesis and Exodus to describe relationships between people and things. The KJV translates it as 'that' or 'which'.
Definition: part of relation 1) who, which, that mark of genitive 2) that of, which belongs to, that conj 3) that, because
Usage: Occurs in 186 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] as, but, for(-asmuch [phrase]), [phrase] now, of, seeing, than, that, therefore, until, [phrase] what (-soever), when, which, whom, whose. See also: Ezra 4:9; Daniel 3:7; Jeremiah 10:11.
לֶהֱוֵ֖א
hâvâʼ
H1934
"to be"
Adj
Similar to H1933, this word means 'to be' or 'to exist', but with a broader range of applications, as seen in Daniel and Ezra. It can describe something coming to pass or becoming known.
Definition: 1) to come to pass, become, be 1a) (P'al) 1a1) to come to pass 1a2) to come into being, arise, become, come to be 1a2a) to let become known (with participle of knowing) 1a3) to be
Usage: Occurs in 54 OT verses. KJV: be, become, [phrase] behold, [phrase] came (to pass), [phrase] cease, [phrase] cleave, [phrase] consider, [phrase] do, [phrase] give, [phrase] have, [phrase] judge, [phrase] keep, [phrase] labour, [phrase] mingle (self), [phrase] put, [phrase] see, [phrase] seek, [phrase] set, [phrase] slay, [phrase] take heed, tremble, [phrase] walk, [phrase] would. See also: Ezra 4:12; Daniel 4:1; Daniel 7:23.
אַחֲרֵ֣י
ʼachar
H311
"after"
Adj
The word 'achar' means 'after' and is used to indicate something that happens later in time, as seen in various Bible translations.
Definition: after Aramaic of a.char (אַחַר "after" H0310A)
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: (here-) after. See also: Daniel 2:29; Daniel 2:45; Daniel 7:24.
דְנָ֑ה
dên
H1836
"this"
Adj
This Hebrew word means 'this' or 'therefore' and is used to point to something specific. It is often used in the Bible to connect ideas or explain a reason.
Definition: demons pron 1) this, on account of this adv 2) therefore
Usage: Occurs in 53 OT verses. KJV: (afore-) time, [phrase] after this manner, here (-after), one...another, such, there(-fore), these, this (matter), [phrase] thus, where(-fore), which. See also: Ezra 4:11; Daniel 2:29; Jeremiah 10:11.
וְ/גָלֵ֧א
gᵉlâh
H1541
"to reveal"
Adj | V-Qal
This word is similar to H1540, but it's used to reveal secrets or take someone into exile. It's about making something known that was previously hidden. In the Bible, it's used to describe revealing important information.
Definition: 1) to reveal 1a) (P'al) to reveal (secrets), be revealed 1b) (Aphel) to take into exile
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: bring over, carry away, reveal. See also: Ezra 4:10; Daniel 2:28; Daniel 2:47.
רָזַיָּ֛/א
râz
H7328
"mystery"
Adj | Art
This Hebrew word means a secret or mystery, often referring to something hidden or unknown. It appears in the Bible as a secret or confidential matter. In the KJV, it is translated as secret.
Definition: secret
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: secret. See also: Daniel 2:18; Daniel 2:29; Daniel 4:6.
הוֹדְעָ֖/ךְ
yᵉdaʻ
H3046
"to know"
Adj | Suff
To know in Hebrew can also mean to let someone know or communicate, and is used in different forms, such as to certify, inform, or teach, in the Bible.
Definition: 1) to know 1a) (P'al) to know 1b) (Aphel) to let someone know, communicate, inform, cause to know
Usage: Occurs in 42 OT verses. KJV: certify, know, make known, teach. See also: Ezra 4:12; Daniel 2:30; Daniel 7:16.
מָה
mâh
H4101
"what?"
Adj
Similar to H4100, this word also means what or how, but is used slightly differently, often to express a sense of wonder or awe, like in Psalm 8:1 when David asks how majestic is God's name. It can also mean why or wherefore, and is used in various contexts. It appears in many KJV translations, including what or how.
Definition: 1) what, whatever 1a) what? 1b) whatever, what, whatsoever 1c) how?, why?, wherefore? (with prefixes)
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: how great (mighty), that which, what(-soever), why. See also: Ezra 4:22; Daniel 2:22; Daniel 4:32.
דִ֥י
dîy
H1768
"that"
Adj
This word is used as a relative conjunction, like 'that' or 'which', to connect ideas in sentences. It appears in Genesis and Exodus to describe relationships between people and things. The KJV translates it as 'that' or 'which'.
Definition: part of relation 1) who, which, that mark of genitive 2) that of, which belongs to, that conj 3) that, because
Usage: Occurs in 186 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] as, but, for(-asmuch [phrase]), [phrase] now, of, seeing, than, that, therefore, until, [phrase] what (-soever), when, which, whom, whose. See also: Ezra 4:9; Daniel 3:7; Jeremiah 10:11.
לֶהֱוֵֽא
hâvâʼ
H1934
"to be"
Adj
Similar to H1933, this word means 'to be' or 'to exist', but with a broader range of applications, as seen in Daniel and Ezra. It can describe something coming to pass or becoming known.
Definition: 1) to come to pass, become, be 1a) (P'al) 1a1) to come to pass 1a2) to come into being, arise, become, come to be 1a2a) to let become known (with participle of knowing) 1a3) to be
Usage: Occurs in 54 OT verses. KJV: be, become, [phrase] behold, [phrase] came (to pass), [phrase] cease, [phrase] cleave, [phrase] consider, [phrase] do, [phrase] give, [phrase] have, [phrase] judge, [phrase] keep, [phrase] labour, [phrase] mingle (self), [phrase] put, [phrase] see, [phrase] seek, [phrase] set, [phrase] slay, [phrase] take heed, tremble, [phrase] walk, [phrase] would. See also: Ezra 4:12; Daniel 4:1; Daniel 7:23.
Study Notes — Daniel 2:29
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- Daniel 2:29 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Daniel 2:29
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 2:29
- Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 2:29
- Ellicott's Commentary on Daniel 2:29
- Cambridge Bible on Daniel 2:29
- Barnes' Notes on Daniel 2:29
- Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 2:29
- Sermons on Daniel 2:29
Context — Daniel Interprets the Dream
27Daniel answered the king, “No wise man, enchanter, medium, or magician can explain to the king the mystery of which he inquires.
28But there is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries, and He has made known to King Nebuchadnezzar what will happen in the latter days. Your dream and the visions that came into your mind as you lay on your bed were these:
29As you lay on your bed, O king, your thoughts turned to the future, and the Revealer of Mysteries made known to you what will happen.
30And to me this mystery has been revealed, not because I have more wisdom than any man alive, but in order that the interpretation might be made known to the king, and that you may understand the thoughts of your mind. 31As you, O king, were watching, a great statue appeared. A great and dazzling statue stood before you, and its form was awesome.Cross References
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| 1 | Daniel 2:28 | But there is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries, and He has made known to King Nebuchadnezzar what will happen in the latter days. Your dream and the visions that came into your mind as you lay on your bed were these: |
| 2 | Amos 4:13 | For behold, He who forms the mountains, who creates the wind and reveals His thoughts to man, who turns the dawn to darkness and strides on the heights of the earth— the LORD, the God of Hosts, is His name.” |
| 3 | Daniel 2:47 | The king said to Daniel, “Your God is truly the God of gods and Lord of kings, the Revealer of Mysteries, since you were able to reveal this mystery.” |
| 4 | Daniel 2:22 | He reveals the deep and hidden things; He knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with Him. |
| 5 | Ezekiel 38:10 | This is what the Lord GOD says: On that day, thoughts will arise in your mind, and you will devise an evil plan. |
Daniel 2:29 Summary
This verse tells us that God, the Revealer of Mysteries, made known to King Nebuchadnezzar what would happen in the future, as he lay on his bed thinking about what was to come. This shows us that God is all-powerful and all-knowing, and that He can reveal secrets and make known the unknown, as seen in Isaiah 46:10. Just like the king, we can trust in God's power and wisdom, and seek His guidance in our lives, knowing that He is the one who reveals the future, as encouraged in Jeremiah 29:11. By trusting in God, we can have peace and confidence, even when the future is uncertain, as seen in Psalm 23:4.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the Revealer of Mysteries mentioned in Daniel 2:29?
The Revealer of Mysteries is God, who reveals secrets and makes known the unknown, as seen in Daniel 2:28 and also in Isaiah 46:10, where He declares the end from the beginning.
Why did God reveal the mystery to King Nebuchadnezzar?
God revealed the mystery to King Nebuchadnezzar to show His sovereignty and power, and to make known to the king what will happen in the latter days, as stated in Daniel 2:28, and also to demonstrate His ability to reveal the future, as seen in Isaiah 41:23.
What does it mean that the king's thoughts turned to the future?
It means that King Nebuchadnezzar was concerned about what would happen in the future, and God, in His kindness, revealed to him what was to come, as a demonstration of His power and wisdom, similar to what is written in Proverbs 3:5-6, where we are encouraged to trust in the Lord with all our heart.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the chapter?
This verse is a key part of the narrative, as it sets the stage for Daniel's interpretation of the king's dream, which is revealed in the subsequent verses, Daniel 2:31-45, and demonstrates God's power and wisdom in revealing the future, as seen in Daniel 2:28.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas of my life where I am seeking guidance or revelation from God, and how can I trust in His power and wisdom to reveal what is to come?
- How does the fact that God is the Revealer of Mysteries encourage me to trust in Him and seek His guidance in my life, as seen in Psalm 32:8-11?
- What are some ways that I can cultivate a deeper trust in God's sovereignty and power, even when the future is uncertain, as encouraged in Jeremiah 29:11?
- How can I apply the lesson from this verse to my own life, seeking to trust in God's power and wisdom, rather than relying on my own understanding, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6?
Gill's Exposition on Daniel 2:29
As for thee, O king,.... So far as thou hast any concern in this matter, or with respect to thee, the following was thy case; these the circumstances and situation in which thou wert: thy thoughts
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 2:29
As for thee, O king, thy thoughts came into thy mind upon thy bed, what should come to pass hereafter: and he that revealeth secrets maketh known to thee what shall come to pass.
Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 2:29
Daniel 2:29 As for thee, O king, thy thoughts came [into thy mind] upon thy bed, what should come to pass hereafter: and he that revealeth secrets maketh known to thee what shall come to pass.Ver. 29. Thy thoughts came into thy mind upon thy bed.] Kingdoms have their cares, crowns are stuffed with thorns. These thoughts in the text were preparatory to the ensuing dream, the chief efficient or author whereof was God. And he that revealeth secrets maketh known to thee.] Yea, maketh thee a conduit of divine revelation to the Church.
Ellicott's Commentary on Daniel 2:29
(29) Hereafter—i.e., in the course of history, not only in the Messianic days.
Cambridge Bible on Daniel 2:29
29. came into thy mind] lit. came up,—the corresponding Heb. word followed by ‘upon the heart,’ being a Heb. idiom for occur to, be thought of by: cf. 2Es 3:1; and see Isaiah 65:17; Jeremiah 3:16; Jeremiah 7:31; Jeremiah 19:5; Jeremiah 32:35; Jeremiah 44:21; Jeremiah 51:50; Acts 7:23. The king, as he lay awake at night, was meditating on the future, speculating, it may be, upon the future destinies of his kingdom, or the success of his projects for the beautification of his capital; and the dream, it seems to be implied, was the form into which, under Providence, his thoughts gradually shaped themselves. In a dream, the images and impressions, which the mind, while in a waking state, has received, are recombined into new, and often fantastic forms; in the present case, a colossal and strangely constructed statue was the form which the recombination ultimately produced.
Barnes' Notes on Daniel 2:29
As for thee, O king, thy thoughts came into thy mind upon thy bed - Margin, “up;” that is, thy thoughts ascended. The Chaldee is, “thy thoughts ascended” - סלקוּ selı̂qû.
Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 2:29
27-30. The one God of heaven, who has power in Babylonia as well as in Palestine, has chosen to reveal his will to Nebuchadnezzar, and the secret of its meaning, which the wise men were correct in
Sermons on Daniel 2:29
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(Genesis) Genesis 41 Introduction by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Joseph in Genesis chapter 41. Joseph, who was previously forgotten and imprisoned, is released when he interprets Pharaoh's dre |
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(Daniel: The Man God Uses #2) the Revelation of Christ by Ed Miller | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the dream of a statue or man with different body parts made of different materials. He explains that these represent different kingdoms, star |
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Study in Daniel 3 Daniel-3 by William MacDonald | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego from the book of Daniel. He highlights the moment when King Nebuchadnezzar sees a fourth man in |
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The Attributes of God by Thomas Watson | Thomas Watson preaches about the attributes of God, focusing on His omnipresence, immutability, eternity, and wisdom. He highlights God's infinite presence in all places at once, H |
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The Meaning of the Church by Raymond Golsworthy | Raymond Golsworthy delves into the mystery and importance of the church, emphasizing that it is not a physical building but rather 'people' saved by the Lord, added to daily by God |
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Music of the Lord by Mary Wilder Tileston | Mary Wilder Tileston preaches about the joy and trust we find in God's holy name, emphasizing that our happiness and light-heartedness come from being near our Savior. She highligh |
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From Babylon to Jerusalem - (Daniel) ch.2:36-3:30 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the sovereignty of God as depicted in the book of Daniel. He highlights God's sovereignty over the physical bodies of Daniel and his friends, |