Daniel 2:36
Daniel 2:36 in Multiple Translations
This was the dream; now we will tell the king its interpretation.
¶ This is the dream; and we will tell the interpretation thereof before the king.
This is the dream; and we will tell the interpretation thereof before the king.
This is the dream; and we will make clear to the king the sense of it.
This was the dream, and now we will explain what it means to the king.
This is the dreame, and we will declare before the King the interpretation thereof.
This [is] the dream, and its interpretation we do tell before the king.
“This is the dream; and we will tell its interpretation before the king.
This is the dream; and we will tell the interpretation of it before the king.
This is the dream: we will also tell the interpretation thereof before thee, O king.
That was what you dreamed. Now I will tell you what it means.
Berean Amplified Bible — Daniel 2:36
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Daniel 2:36 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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דְּנָ֣ה
חֶלְמָ֔/א
וּ/פִשְׁרֵ֖/הּ
נֵאמַ֥ר
קֳדָם
מַלְכָּֽ/א
דְּנָ֣ה
dên
H1836
this
Adj
חֶלְמָ֔/א
chêlem
H2493
dream
Adj | Art
וּ/פִשְׁרֵ֖/הּ
pᵉshar
H6591
interpretation
Adj | N-ms | Suff
נֵאמַ֥ר
ʼămar
H560
to say
Adj
קֳדָם
qŏdâm
H6925
before
Adj
מַלְכָּֽ/א
melek
H4430
king
Adj | Art
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Hebrew Word Reference — Daniel 2:36
דְּנָ֣ה
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.
חֶלְמָ֔/א
chêlem
H2493
"dream"
Adj | Art
This word simply means a dream, like the ones Joseph had in Genesis 37. It appears in the Bible when someone has a vision or dream from God.
Definition: dream Aramaic of cha.lom (חֲלוֹם "dream" H2472)
Usage: Occurs in 18 OT verses. KJV: dream. See also: Daniel 2:4; Daniel 4:2; Daniel 7:1.
וּ/פִשְׁרֵ֖/הּ
pᵉshar
H6591
"interpretation"
Adj | N-ms | Suff
This word refers to the explanation or meaning of something, like a dream. It is used in Daniel 2 and 4 to describe the interpretation of King Nebuchadnezzar's dreams. The word is about finding the solution to a mystery.
Definition: interpretation (of dream) Aramaic of pit.ron (פִּתְרוֹן "interpretation" H6623)
Usage: Occurs in 26 OT verses. KJV: interpretation. See also: Daniel 2:4; Daniel 4:4; Daniel 7:16.
נֵאמַ֥ר
ʼămar
H560
"to say"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to say or speak, often used when God commands or declares something, as seen in many KJV translations. It is used with great flexibility, including to command, declare, or tell. This word appears in various contexts, including Genesis and Exodus.
Definition: (P'al) to say, to speak, to command, to tell, to relate Aramaic of a.mar (אָמַר "to say" H0559)
Usage: Occurs in 65 OT verses. KJV: command, declare, say, speak, tell. See also: Ezra 5:3; Daniel 3:28; Jeremiah 10:11.
קֳדָם
qŏdâm
H6925
"before"
Adj
Before something or someone, like in the book of Isaiah where it talks about things that happened before. It can also mean in front of or from the presence of, as seen in the story of Moses and the burning bush in Exodus.
Definition: 1) before, in front of 1a) before 1b) from before
Usage: Occurs in 38 OT verses. KJV: before, [idiom] from, [idiom] I (thought), [idiom] me, [phrase] of, [idiom] it pleased, presence. See also: Ezra 4:18; Daniel 5:13; Daniel 7:20.
מַלְכָּֽ/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.
Study Notes — Daniel 2:36
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- Daniel 2:36 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Daniel 2:36
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 2:36
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 2:36
- Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 2:36
- Ellicott's Commentary on Daniel 2:36
- Cambridge Bible on Daniel 2:36
- Barnes' Notes on Daniel 2:36
- Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 2:36
Context — Daniel Interprets the Dream
34As you watched, a stone was cut out, but not by human hands. It struck the statue on its feet of iron and clay, and crushed them.
35Then the iron, clay, bronze, silver, and gold were shattered and became like chaff on the threshing floor in summer. The wind carried them away, and not a trace of them could be found. But the stone that had struck the statue became a great mountain and filled the whole earth.
36This was the dream; now we will tell the king its interpretation.
37You, O king, are the king of kings, to whom the God of heaven has given sovereignty, power, strength, and glory. 38Wherever the sons of men or beasts of the field or birds of the air dwell, He has given them into your hand and has made you ruler over them all. You are that head of gold.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daniel 2:23–24 | To You, O God of my fathers, I give thanks and praise, because You have given me wisdom and power. And now You have made known to me what we have requested, for You have made known to us the dream of the king.” Therefore Daniel went to Arioch, whom the king had appointed to destroy the wise men of Babylon, and said to him, “Do not execute the wise men of Babylon! Bring me before the king, and I will give him the interpretation.” |
Daniel 2:36 Summary
[This verse marks a turning point in the story, where Daniel and his friends are about to explain the meaning of the king's dream, which was given to them by God. It shows that Daniel trusts in God's wisdom and sovereignty, just like it says in Psalm 37:3-7, where we are told to trust in the Lord and do good. The interpretation of the dream will reveal God's plan for the king and his kingdom, and it will demonstrate God's power and authority over all human kingdoms, as seen in Daniel 4:17.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of Daniel and his friends telling the king the interpretation of the dream?
Daniel and his friends are about to reveal the meaning of the dream as given by God, demonstrating their trust in God's sovereignty and wisdom, as seen in Daniel 2:28, where Daniel says, 'There is a God in heaven who reveals secrets'
How does this verse fit into the larger narrative of Daniel 2?
This verse serves as a transition from the description of the dream to its interpretation, highlighting the king's role in the dream, as explained in Daniel 2:37-38, which says the king is the head of gold
What can we learn from Daniel's approach to interpreting the king's dream?
Daniel's approach shows that he is dependent on God for wisdom and understanding, as stated in Proverbs 3:5-6, which says to 'trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding'
How does this verse relate to the theme of God's sovereignty in the book of Daniel?
This verse contributes to the theme of God's sovereignty by showing that God is the one who reveals secrets and gives wisdom, as stated in Daniel 2:28, and that He is in control of human kingdoms, as seen in Daniel 4:25
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for me to trust in God's sovereignty in my own life, and how can I demonstrate that trust to others?
- How can I, like Daniel, be a vessel for God's wisdom and revelation in my interactions with others?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to seek God's interpretation and guidance, and how can I do that?
- How can I balance my own understanding and abilities with a dependence on God's wisdom, as Daniel did in this verse?
Gill's Exposition on Daniel 2:36
This is the dream,.... Which Nebuchadnezzar dreamed, but had forgot, and was now punctually and exactly made known to him; for the truth of which he is appealed unto; for, no doubt, by this account,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 2:36
This is the dream; and we will tell the interpretation thereof before the king. We - Daniel and his three friends.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 2:36
By this word we appears Daniel’ s piety and modesty, for he declares by it that he and his companions had begged this skill from God, and therefore he did not and could not arrogate it to himself, excluding them, without injury and dishonour to God that heard prayer. Now begins the interpretation.
Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 2:36
Daniel 2:36 This [is] the dream; and we will tell the interpretation thereof before the king.Ver. 36. This is the dream.] By this time Nebuchadnezzar began much to admire Daniel, who modestly taketh in his associates, as Paul also doth Sylvanus and Timothy, when he saith, "And we will tell the interpretation thereof," sc., ïõí Yåù, God assisting us.
Ellicott's Commentary on Daniel 2:36
(36) We—i.e., Daniel and his three friends, for to their intercession (Daniel 2:17-18) the revelation was due.
Cambridge Bible on Daniel 2:36
36–45. The interpretation of the dream. The four parts of the image signify four kingdoms,—the first being represented by its present and greatest ruler, Nebuchadnezzar.
Barnes' Notes on Daniel 2:36
This is the dream; and we will tell the interpretation thereof before the king - Daniel here speaks in his own name, and in the name of his companions.
Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 2:36
36-38. The head of gold is Nebuchadnezzar, whom God has made king of kings, putting all peoples of the world and the beasts of the field beneath his hand, and who, in himself, represented the Babylonian world-empire.