American Standard Version
Daniel 2:19
19Then was the secret revealed unto Daniel in a vision of the night. Then Daniel blessed the God of heaven.
Daniel 2:19 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Then was the secret revealed unto Daniel in a night vision. Then Daniel blessed the God of heaven.
- New International Version (NIV)During the night the mystery was revealed to Daniel in a vision. Then Daniel praised the God of heaven
- English Standard Version (ESV)Then the mystery was revealed to Daniel in a vision of the night. Then Daniel blessed the God of heaven.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Then the secret was revealed to Daniel in a night vision. So Daniel blessed the God of heaven.
Context of Daniel 2:19
17Then Daniel went to his house, and made the thing known to Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, his companions: 18that they would desire mercies of the God of heaven concerning this secret; that Daniel and his companions should not perish with the rest of the wise men of Babylon. Then was the secret revealed unto Daniel in a vision of the night. Then Daniel blessed the God of heaven. 20Daniel answered and said, Blessed be the name of God for ever and ever; for wisdom and might are his. 21And he changeth the times and the seasons; he removeth kings, and setteth up kings; he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that have understanding;
Read all of Daniel 2Daniel 2:19 word by word
אֱדַ֗יִן לְדָנִיֵּ֛אל בְּחֶזְוָ֥א דִֽי־לֵילְיָ֖א רָזָ֣ה גֲלִ֑י אֱדַ֙יִן֙ דָּֽנִיֵּ֔אל בָּרִ֖ךְ לֶאֱלָ֥הּ שְׁמַיָּֽא׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Daniel 2:19
- Daniel 2:22he revealeth the deep and secret things; he knoweth what is in the darkness, and the light dwelleth with him.
- Daniel 4:9O Belteshazzar, master of the magicians, because I know that the spirit of the holy gods is in thee, and no secret troubleth thee, tell me the visions of my dream that I have seen, and the interpretation thereof.
- 2 Kings 6:8Now the king of Syria was warring against Israel; and he took counsel with his servants, saying, In such and such a place shall be my camp.
- Psalms 25:14The friendship of Jehovah is with them that fear him; And he will show them his covenant.
- Amos 3:7Surely the Lord Jehovah will do nothing, except he reveal his secret unto his servants the prophets.
- 1 Corinthians 2:9but as it is written, Things which eye saw not, and ear heard not, Andwhichentered not into the heart of man, Whatsoever things God prepared for them that love him.
- Daniel 7:7After this I saw in the night-visions, and, behold, a fourth beast, terrible and powerful, and strong exceedingly; and it had great iron teeth; it devoured and brake in pieces, and stamped the residue with its feet: and it was diverse from all the beasts that were before it; and it had ten horns.
- Numbers 12:6And he said, Hear now my words: if there be a prophet among you, I Jehovah will make myself known unto him in a vision, I will speak with him in a dream.
- Job 4:13In thoughts from the visions of the night, When deep sleep falleth on men,
- Job 33:15In a dream, in a vision of the night, When deep sleep falleth upon men, In slumberings upon the bed;
- Matthew 2:12And being warned of God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way.
Commentaries on Daniel 2:19
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 19Then was the secret revealed - in a night vision - Daniel either dreamed it, or it was represented to his mind by an immediate inspiration.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 19Then was the secret revealed - To wit, the dream and the interpretation. The thing which had been “hidden” was disclosed. We may suppose that this occurred after a suitable time had been given to prayer. In a night vision - A representation made to him at night, but whether when he was asleep or awake does not appear. Compare the notes at Daniel 1:17; Isaiah 1:1; Job 4:13; Job 33:15. Then Daniel blessed the God of heaven - Nothing would be more natural…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 14-23Verses 14-23 Daniel humbly prayed that God would discover to him the king's dream, and the meaning of it. Praying friends are valuable friends; and it well becomes the greatest and best men to desire the prayers of others. Let us show that we value our friends, and their prayers. They were particular in prayer. And whatever we pray for, we can expect nothing but as the gift of God's mercies. God gives us leave in prayer to tell our wants and burdens…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 17-23With faith and wisdom, Daniel prayed for God to intervene (compare Philippians 4:6). When God answered his prayer, Daniel praised God for giving him wisdom and knowledge (see Daniel 2:20–21). The God of heaven revealed the dream and its meaning, showing his power over all other gods, including the gods of Babylon.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1919. revealed ... in ... night vision--(Job 33:15, 16).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Daniel 2
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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