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Daniel 2:47

Daniel 2:47 in Multiple Translations

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.”

The king answered unto Daniel, and said, Of a truth it is, that your God is a God of gods, and a Lord of kings, and a revealer of secrets, seeing thou couldest reveal this secret.

The king answered unto Daniel, and said, Of a truth your God is the God of gods, and the Lord of kings, and a revealer of secrets, seeing thou hast been able to reveal this secret.

And the king made answer to Daniel and said, Truly, your God is a God of gods and a Lord of kings, and an unveiler of secrets, for you have been able to make this secret clear.

The king said to Daniel, “Truly, your God is the God of gods, the Lord of kings, the revealer of mysteries, for you have been able to reveal this mystery.”

Also the King answered vnto Daniel, and said, I know of a trueth that your God is a God of gods, and the Lord of Kings, and the reueiler of secrets, seeing thou couldest open this secret.

The king hath answered Daniel and said, 'Of a truth [it is] that your God is a God of gods, and a Lord of kings, and a revealer of secrets, since thou hast been able to reveal this secret.'

The king answered to Daniel, and said, “Of a truth your God is the God of gods, and the Lord of kings, and a revealer of secrets, since you have been able to reveal this secret.”

The king answered to Daniel, and said, Of a truth it is , that your God is a God of gods, and a Lord of kings, and a revealer of secrets, seeing thou couldst reveal this secret.

And the king spoke to Daniel, and said: Verily your God is the God of gods, and Lord of kings, and a revealer of hidden things: seeing thou couldst discover this secret.

The king said to me, “Your God has enabled you to tell me the meaning of this dream/mystery, so now I truly know that your God is greater than all the other gods and all other kings. He reveals to people things that they cannot know.”

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Daniel 2:47 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB עָנֵה֩ מַלְכָּ֨/א לְ/דָנִיֵּ֜אל וְ/אָמַ֗ר מִן קְשֹׁט֙ דִּ֣י אֱלָהֲ/כ֗וֹן ה֣וּא אֱלָ֧הּ אֱלָהִ֛ין וּ/מָרֵ֥א מַלְכִ֖ין וְ/גָלֵ֣ה רָזִ֑ין דִּ֣י יְכֵ֔לְתָּ לְ/מִגְלֵ֖א רָזָ֥/ה דְנָֽה
עָנֵה֩ ʻănâh H6032 to answer Adj
מַלְכָּ֨/א melek H4430 king Adj | Art
לְ/דָנִיֵּ֜אל Dânîyêʼl H1841 Daniel Adj | N-proper
וְ/אָמַ֗ר ʼămar H560 to say Adj | V-Qal
מִן min H4481 from Adj
קְשֹׁט֙ qᵉshôwṭ H7187 truth Adj
דִּ֣י dîy H1768 that Adj
אֱלָהֲ/כ֗וֹן ʼĕlâhh H426 god Adj | Suff
ה֣וּא hûwʼ H1932 he/she/it Adj
אֱלָ֧הּ ʼĕlâhh H426 god Adj
אֱלָהִ֛ין ʼĕlâhh H426 god Adj
וּ/מָרֵ֥א mârêʼ H4756 lord Adj | N-ms
מַלְכִ֖ין melek H4430 king Adj
וְ/גָלֵ֣ה gᵉlâh H1541 to reveal Adj | V-Qal
רָזִ֑ין râz H7328 mystery Adj
דִּ֣י dîy H1768 that Adj
יְכֵ֔לְתָּ yᵉkêl H3202 be able Adj
לְ/מִגְלֵ֖א gᵉlâh H1541 to reveal Adj | V-Qal-Inf-a
רָזָ֥/ה râz H7328 mystery Adj | Art
דְנָֽה dên H1836 this Adj
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עָנֵה֩ ʻănâh H6032 "to answer" Adj
To answer or respond to something, often by speaking or singing. In the Bible, it can mean to pay attention or testify, as seen in 1 Samuel 12:3.
Definition: 1) to answer, respond 1a) (P'al) 1a1) to answer, make reply 1a2) to respond
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: answer, speak. See also: Psalms 60:7; Daniel 3:24; Daniel 7:2.
מַלְכָּ֨/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.
לְ/דָנִיֵּ֜אל Dânîyêʼl H1841 "Daniel" Adj | N-proper
The prophet Daniel, also called Belteshazzar, lived during the Exile and Return, and his name means God is my judge.
Definition: A prophet living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezk.14.14; also called Belteshazzar at Dan.1.7; 2.26; 4.8,9,18,19; 5.12; 10.1; Aramaic of da.niy.yel (דָּנִיֵּאל, דָּנִאֵל "Daniel" H1840) § Daniel = "God is my judge" 1) the 4th of the greater prophets, taken as hostage in the first deportation to Babylon, because of the gift of God of the interpretation of dreams, he became the 2nd in command of the Babylon empire and lasted through the end of the Babylonian empire and into the Persian empire. His prophecies are the key to the understanding of end time events. Noted for his purity and holiness by contemporary prophet, Ezekiel 1a) also, 'Belteshazzar' (H01095 or H01096)
Usage: Occurs in 43 OT verses. KJV: Daniel. See also: Daniel 2:13; Daniel 5:29; Daniel 7:28.
וְ/אָמַ֗ר ʼămar H560 "to say" Adj | V-Qal
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.
מִן min H4481 "from" Adj
This word is used to show where something comes from, like from a place or at a certain time, and is often translated as from or out of.
Definition: 1) from, out of, by, by reason of, at, more than 1a) from, out of (of place) 1b) from, by, as a result of, by reason of, at, according to, (of source) 1c) from (of time) 1d) beyond, more than (in comparisons)
Usage: Occurs in 83 OT verses. KJV: according, after, [phrase] because, [phrase] before, by, for, from, [idiom] him, [idiom] more than, (out) of, part, since, [idiom] these, to, upon, [phrase] when. See also: Ezra 4:12; Daniel 3:22; Jeremiah 10:11.
קְשֹׁט֙ qᵉshôwṭ H7187 "truth" Adj
This word means truth or fidelity, like the faithfulness of God to his people, as promised in Psalm 119.
Definition: truth Aramaic of qosh.te (קֹשְׁטְ "truth" H7189B)
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: truth. See also: Daniel 2:47; Daniel 4:34.
דִּ֣י 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.
אֱלָהֲ/כ֗וֹן ʼĕlâhh H426 "god" Adj | Suff
This word means God, referring to the God of Israel or a heathen deity, as seen in various KJV translations. It is used to describe a divine being.
Definition: 1) god, God 1a) god, heathen deity 1b) God (of Israel)
Usage: Occurs in 78 OT verses. KJV: God, god. See also: Ezra 4:24; Daniel 2:19; Jeremiah 10:11.
ה֣וּא hûwʼ H1932 "he/she/it" Adj
This Hebrew word means 'he', 'she', or 'it', often used to emphasize the subject of a sentence, as seen in Genesis and Exodus. It can also be used as a demonstrative, meaning 'this' or 'that'.
Definition: 1) he, she, it 1a) (emphasising and resuming subject) 1b)(anticipating subj) 1c) as demons pron 1d) (relative) 1e) (affirming existence)
Usage: Occurs in 22 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] are, it, this. See also: Ezra 5:8; Daniel 3:15; Daniel 7:24.
אֱלָ֧הּ ʼĕlâhh H426 "god" Adj
This word means God, referring to the God of Israel or a heathen deity, as seen in various KJV translations. It is used to describe a divine being.
Definition: 1) god, God 1a) god, heathen deity 1b) God (of Israel)
Usage: Occurs in 78 OT verses. KJV: God, god. See also: Ezra 4:24; Daniel 2:19; Jeremiah 10:11.
אֱלָהִ֛ין ʼĕlâhh H426 "god" Adj
This word means God, referring to the God of Israel or a heathen deity, as seen in various KJV translations. It is used to describe a divine being.
Definition: 1) god, God 1a) god, heathen deity 1b) God (of Israel)
Usage: Occurs in 78 OT verses. KJV: God, god. See also: Ezra 4:24; Daniel 2:19; Jeremiah 10:11.
וּ/מָרֵ֥א mârêʼ H4756 "lord" Adj | N-ms
This Hebrew word means lord or master, and is used to refer to God or a king. It signifies a position of authority and power, and is used in various biblical contexts to show respect and reverence.
Definition: 1) lord 1a) of king 1b) of God
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: lord, Lord. See also: Daniel 2:47; Daniel 4:21; Daniel 5:23.
מַלְכִ֖ין melek H4430 "king" Adj
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.
וְ/גָלֵ֣ה 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.
רָזִ֑ין râz H7328 "mystery" Adj
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.
דִּ֣י 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.
יְכֵ֔לְתָּ yᵉkêl H3202 "be able" Adj
Similar to H3201, this word also means to be able, but is used in the Aramaic language and has a slightly different connotation, still translated as 'be able' or 'prevail'.
Definition: 1) to be able 1a) (P'al) 1a1) to be able 1a2) to prevail
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: be able, can, couldest, prevail. See also: Daniel 2:10; Daniel 4:15; Daniel 7:21.
לְ/מִגְלֵ֖א gᵉlâh H1541 "to reveal" Adj | V-Qal-Inf-a
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.
רָזָ֥/ה 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.
דְנָֽה 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.

Study Notes — Daniel 2:47

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1 Daniel 2:22 He reveals the deep and hidden things; He knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with Him.
2 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:
3 Amos 3:7 Surely the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing His plan to His servants the prophets.
4 Daniel 11:36 Then the king will do as he pleases and will exalt and magnify himself above every god, and he will speak monstrous things against the God of gods. He will be successful until the time of wrath is completed, for what has been decreed must be accomplished.
5 Deuteronomy 10:17 For the LORD your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great, mighty, and awesome God, showing no partiality and accepting no bribe.
6 Daniel 4:8–9 But at last, into my presence came Daniel (whose name is Belteshazzar after the name of my god, and in whom is the spirit of the holy gods). And I told him the dream: “O Belteshazzar, chief of the magicians, I know that the spirit of the holy gods is in you and that no mystery baffles you. So explain to me the visions I saw in my dream, and their interpretation.
7 Psalms 136:2 Give thanks to the God of gods. His loving devotion endures forever.
8 Revelation 17:14 They will make war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will triumph over them, because He is Lord of lords and King of kings; and He will be accompanied by His called and chosen and faithful ones.”
9 Genesis 41:39 Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has made all this known to you, there is no one as discerning and wise as you.
10 Revelation 1:5 and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To Him who loves us and has released us from our sins by His blood,

Daniel 2:47 Summary

In Daniel 2:47, King Nebuchadnezzar recognizes God's power and authority, calling Him the 'God of gods and Lord of kings'. This means that God is the supreme ruler over all things, and He has the power to reveal mysteries and guide us (as seen in Psalm 25:4-5). We can trust in God's sovereignty and wisdom, just like Daniel did, and seek His guidance in our lives (as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6). By doing so, we can experience God's power and revelation in our own lives, and respond with humility and gratitude, just like King Nebuchadnezzar.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean that God is the 'God of gods and Lord of kings'?

This phrase emphasizes God's supreme authority and power over all other gods and human rulers, as seen in Daniel 2:47 and supported by other scriptures like Psalm 95:3 and 1 Timothy 6:15.

How did Daniel reveal the mystery to King Nebuchadnezzar?

Daniel was able to reveal the mystery through God's revelation, as stated in Daniel 2:47, and this is a testament to God's power and wisdom, as seen in Jeremiah 33:3 and 1 Corinthians 2:10.

What is the significance of King Nebuchadnezzar's response to Daniel?

King Nebuchadnezzar's response, as seen in Daniel 2:46-47, shows a level of humility and recognition of God's power, similar to the response of the magi in Matthew 2:11 and the Centurion in Luke 7:6-10.

How does this verse relate to our understanding of God's sovereignty?

This verse highlights God's sovereignty and control over human events, as seen in Daniel 2:47, and is supported by other scriptures like Isaiah 46:10 and Romans 11:36, which emphasize God's power and authority over all things.

Reflection Questions

  1. What does it mean for God to be the 'Revealer of Mysteries' in my life, and how can I trust in His revelation?
  2. How can I, like Daniel, be a vessel for God to reveal His mysteries to others?
  3. What are some areas in my life where I need God to reveal His mysteries and guidance, and how can I seek His wisdom?
  4. How can I, like King Nebuchadnezzar, respond in humility and recognition of God's power and authority in my life?

Gill's Exposition on Daniel 2:47

The king answered unto Daniel,.... By which it appears that Daniel interposed and expostulated with the king, and prevented the oblation to him as a god, and instructed him in the knowledge of the

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 2:47

The king answered unto Daniel, and said, Of a truth it is, that your God is a God of gods, and a Lord of kings, and a revealer of secrets, seeing thou couldest reveal this secret.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 2:47

A God of gods; the greatest and supreme God of all the world, above Baal, or Bel, and above all other gods. A Lord of kings; the word is Maron or Maran, which in the Syriac signifies Lord, or high Lord, seeing he is the highest King of all the earth. He makes, overrules, and pulls down whom he will, 19:16: by this he gathers that God is a revealer of secrets, ,5-8. A revealer of secrets; is supreme God, because he knows, and foreknows, and decrees all things future. Seeing thou couldest reveal this secret; therefore Daniel had it from God, who revealed it to him, which here the king confesseth.

Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 2:47

Daniel 2:47 The king answered unto Daniel, and said, Of a truth [it is], that your God [is] a God of gods, and a Lord of kings, and a revealer of secrets, seeing thou couldest reveal this secret.Ver. 47. The king answered unto Daniel.] Who dissuaded him, with all his might, from doing on that sort, and inculcated that God was the chief doer. Of a truth it is, that your God is a God of gods.] Hoc fuit momentaneum, saith Calvin; this was but a flash, such as was found in Pharaoh, Saul, and other temporaries; for if it had been in truth, he would not have set up the golden idol, &c. Nevertheless Nebuchadnezzar showed more ingenuity than our stiff unpersuadable refractories, and especially than the perverse Jesuits, of whom it is noted that they are so cross grained and quarrelsome that they had rather quaerere than credere, start questions than believe truth, and pertinaciously dispute than rest in the plainest interpretations.

Ellicott's Commentary on Daniel 2:47

(47) God of gods.—He does not acknowledge Jehovah as the true God, but deems Him worthy of a place in the Babylonian Pantheon.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Daniel 2:47

Verse 47. Your God is a God of gods] He is greater than all others. And a Lord of kings] He governs both in heaven and earth.

Cambridge Bible on Daniel 2:47

47. a God … a Lord] the God … the Lord. Nebuchadnezzar acknowledges the supremacy of Daniel’s God over all other gods, and His sovereignty over all kings. ‘Lord of lords’ (bêl bêlê), and ‘Lord of gods’ (bêl ilâni), are titles often given by the Babylonian kings (including Nebuchadnezzar) to Marduk, the supreme god of Babylon; but it is doubtful whether the terms here used were chosen with allusion to the fact. ‘God of gods,’ as Deuteronomy 10:17; Psalms 136:2; ch. Daniel 11:36. a revealer of secrets] as Daniel had averred, Daniel 2:28; cf. Daniel 5:22. couldest] better, hast been able to.

Barnes' Notes on Daniel 2:47

The king answered unto Daniel - Answered either what he had said in the interpretation of the dream, or “possibly” something that he had said in regard to the impropriety of offering this homage to him.

Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 2:47

47. This verse proves that the “worship” of Daniel 2:46 was not to Daniel, but, as Augustine said, through him to the God whose representative he was; just as Nebuchadnezzar reverenced a living God

Sermons on Daniel 2:47

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Zac Poonen 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,
Art Katz K-484 Discipleship by Art Katz In this sermon, the speaker expresses his deep concern for the state of the world and the future. He believes that the current cultural changes are just the beginning and that thin
Carter Conlon May God Give Us Light by Carter Conlon This sermon is a powerful call to resist the temptations and delicacies of the world, to stand firm in faith like Daniel did, and to choose to walk in the light of God's truth. It
St. John Chrysostom 1 Corinthians 14:20 by St. John Chrysostom John Chrysostom delivers a sermon urging the congregation to maintain order and reverence in the church, emphasizing the importance of edifying one another through spiritual gifts
Carter Conlon The Heart of God in the Wilderness by Carter Conlon In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of understanding the depth of God's love for humanity. He highlights the lack of revelation and vision in society, which lead
Ed Miller Ezra #3: Reasons for an Incomplete Temple, Part 1 by Ed Miller In this sermon, the speaker starts by discussing the reasons why the work on the temple stopped in Ezra chapter 4. He explains that the people were forced to stop by the government
Brian Guerin Hidden Manna by Brian Guerin Brian Guerin delivers a powerful sermon on 'Hidden Manna,' emphasizing the importance of intimacy with God and the necessity of hearing His voice in a personal and profound way. He

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