Daniel 2:7

Verse

They answered a second time, “Let the king tell the dream to his servants, and we will give the interpretation.”

American Standard Version (1901)

They answered the second time and said, Let the king tell his servants the dream, and we will show the interpretation.

A second time they said in answer, Let the king give his servants an account of his dream, and we will make clear the sense.

Free Bible Version

Again they said the same thing: “If Your Majesty the king would tell us his servants the dream, we will explain what it means.”

King James (Authorized) Version

They answered again and said, Let the king tell his servants the dream, and we will shew the interpretation of it.

Translation for Translators

But again they said, “Tell us what you dreamed, and then we will tell you what it means.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

They replied again and said, “Let the king tell us, his servants, the dream and we will tell you its meaning.”

Noah Webster Bible

They answered again and said, Let the king tell his servants the dream, and we will show the interpretation of it.

World English Bible

They answered the second time and said, “Let the king tell his servants the dream, and we will show the interpretation.”

Young's Literal Translation

They have answered a second time, and are saying, 'Let the king tell the dream to his servants, and the interpretation we do shew.

Context

Nebuchadnezzar’s Troubling Dream

⁶But if you tell me the dream and its interpretation, you will receive from me gifts and rewards and great honor. So tell me the dream and its interpretation.”⁷They answered a second time, “Let the king tell the dream to his servants, and we will give the interpretation.”

Summary

In this verse, King Nebuchadnezzar demands that his magicians, enchanters, sorcerers, and astrologers not only interpret his dream but also tell him what the dream was. This impossible request reveals the king's frustration and distrust towards his wise men, as he seeks assurance of the dream's accuracy. Nebuchadnezzar's extreme demand sets the stage for the miraculous intervention of God through Daniel, showcasing His sovereignty and power over earthly wisdom and knowledge.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

They answered again, and said,.... Or, a "second" (e) time; repeating the same words, having nothing more to say: let the king tell his servants the dream, and we will show the interpretation thereof; the first part was but right and reasonable, though the latter was mere boasting and arrogancy. (e) Sept.; "secundo", Pagninus, Montanus, Junius & Tremellius, Piscator; so Ar.