Christian Standard Bible
Daniel 2:47
47The king said to Daniel, “Your God is indeed God of gods, Lord of kings, and a revealer of mysteries, since you were able to reveal this mystery.”
Daniel 2:47 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)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.
- New International Version (NIV)The king said to Daniel, “Surely your God is the God of gods and the Lord of kings and a revealer of mysteries, for you were able to reveal this mystery.”
- English Standard Version (ESV)The king answered and said to Daniel, "Truly, your God is God of gods and Lord of kings, and a revealer of mysteries, for you have been able to reveal this mystery."
- New King James Version (NKJV)The king answered Daniel, and said, “Truly your God is the God of gods, the Lord of kings, and a revealer of secrets, since you could reveal this secret.”
Context of Daniel 2:47
45You saw a stone break off from the mountain without a hand touching it, and it crushed the iron, bronze, fired clay, silver, and gold. The great God has told the king what will happen in the future. The dream is certain, and its interpretation reliable.” 46Then King Nebuchadnezzar fell facedown, worshiped Daniel, and gave orders to present an offering and incense to him. The king said to Daniel, “Your God is indeed God of gods, Lord of kings, and a revealer of mysteries, since you were able to reveal this mystery.” 48Then the king promoted Daniel and gave him many generous gifts. He made him ruler over the entire province of Babylon and chief governor over all the wise men of Babylon. 49At Daniel’s request, the king appointed Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego to manage the province of Babylon. But Daniel remained at the king’s court.
Read all of Daniel 2Daniel 2:47 word by word
עָנֵה֩ מַלְכָּ֨א לְדָנִיֵּ֜אל וְאָמַ֗ר מִן־קְשֹׁט֙ דִּ֣י אֱלָהֲכ֗וֹן ה֣וּא אֱלָ֧הּ אֱלָהִ֛ין וּמָרֵ֥א מַלְכִ֖ין וְגָלֵ֣ה רָזִ֑ין דִּ֣י יְכֵ֔לְתָּ לְמִגְלֵ֖א רָזָ֥ה דְנָֽה׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- The kingמֶ֫לֶךְmelek · kingH4430
- answeredעֲנָה‛ănâh · to answerH6032
- unto Danielדָּנִיֵּאל, דָּנִאֵלdânîyê'l · DanielH1841
- and saidאֲמַר'ămar · to sayH560
- Ofמִן־min · fromH4481
- a truthקְשֹׁטqeshôţ qeshôţ · truthH7187
- thatדִּיdîy · thatH1768
- your Godאֱלָהּ'ĕlâhh · godH426
- and a Lordמָרֵאmârê' · lordH4756
- and a revealerגְּלָאgelâh gelâ' · to revealH1541
- of secretsרָזrâz · mysteryH7328
- seeing thou couldestיְכִלyekêl yekîyl · be ableH3202
- thisדְּנָהdên · thisH1836
Cross-references for Daniel 2:47
- Daniel 11:36“Then the king will do whatever he wants. He will exalt and magnify himself above every god, and he will say outrageous things against the God of gods. He will be successful until the time of wrath is completed, because what has been decreed will be accomplished.
- Deuteronomy 10:17For the Lord your God is the God of gods and Lord of lords, the great, mighty, and awe-inspiring God, showing no partiality and taking no bribe.
- Joshua 22:22“The Mighty One, God, the Lord! The Mighty One, God, the Lord! He knows, and may Israel also know. Do not spare us today, if it was in rebellion or treachery against the Lord
- Psalms 136:2Give thanks to the God of gods. His faithful love endures forever.
- Daniel 2:37Your Majesty, you are king of kings. The God of the heavens has given you sovereignty, power, strength, and glory.
- Daniel 4:17This word is by decree of the watchers, and the decision is by command from the holy ones. This is so that the living will know that the Most High is ruler over human kingdoms. He gives them to anyone he wants and sets the lowliest of people over them.
- Job 12:19He leads priests away barefoot and overthrows established leaders.
- Psalms 2:10So now, kings, be wise; receive instruction, you judges of the earth.
- Psalms 72:11Let all kings bow in homage to him, all nations serve him.
- Psalms 82:1God stands in the divine assembly; he pronounces judgment among the gods:
- Proverbs 8:15It is by me that kings reign and rulers enact just law;
- 1 Timothy 6:15God will bring this about in his own time. He is the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings, and the Lord of lords,
- Revelation 1:5and 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 set us free from our sins by his blood,
- Revelation 17:14These will make war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will conquer them because he is Lord of lords and King of kings. Those with him are called, chosen, and faithful.”
- Revelation 19:16And he has a name written on his robe and on his thigh: King of Kings and Lord of Lords.
- Daniel 2:19The mystery was then revealed to Daniel in a vision at night, and Daniel praised the God of the heavens
Commentaries on Daniel 2:47
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 47Your God is a God of gods - He is greater than all others. And a Lord of kings - He governs both in heaven and earth.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 47The 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. Compare the notes at Daniel 2:46. It is certain that, for some cause. whatever might have been the homage which he was disposed to render to Daniel, his thoughts were soon turned from him to the true God, and to an acknowledgment of him as superior to all…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 46-49Verses 46-49 It is our business to direct attention to the Lord, as the Author and Giver of every good gift. Many have thoughts of the Divine power and majesty, who do not think of serving God themselves. But all should strive, that God may be glorified, and the best interests of mankind furthered.Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 47God of gods and Lord of kings: Nebuchadnezzar returned the honor Daniel had given him (Daniel 2:37–38). He acknowledged through his words and actions (Daniel 2:46) that God is supreme over all, even over Nebuchadnezzar himself.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 4747. Lord of kings--The world power shall at last have to acknowledge this (Re 17:14; 19:16); even as Nebuchadnezzar, who had been the God-appointed "king of kings" (Da 2:37), but who had abused the trust, is constrained by God's servant to acknowledge that God is the true "Lord of kings."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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