English Standard Version
Daniel 2:19
19Then the mystery was revealed to 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
- New King James Version (NKJV)Then the secret was revealed to Daniel in a night vision. So Daniel blessed the God of heaven.
- New Living Translation (NLT)That night the secret was revealed to Daniel in a vision. Then Daniel praised the God of heaven.
Context of Daniel 2:19
17Then Daniel went to his house and made the matter known to Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, his companions, 18and told them to seek mercy from the God of heaven concerning this mystery, so that Daniel and his companions might not be destroyed with the rest of the wise men of Babylon. Then the mystery was revealed to Daniel in a vision of the night. Then Daniel blessed the God of heaven. 20Daniel answered and said: "Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, to whom belong wisdom and might. 21He changes times and seasons; he removes kings and sets up kings; he gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who 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
Words taken from the KJV.
- Thenאֱדַ֫יִן'ĕdayin · thenH116
- was the secretרָזrâz · mysteryH7328
- revealedגְּלָאgelâh gelâ' · to revealH1541
- unto Danielדָּנִיֵּאל, דָּנִאֵלdânîyê'l · DanielH1841
- in a nightלֵילָאlêyleyâ' · nightH3916
- visionחֱזוּchêzev · visionH2376
- blessedבְּרַךְberak · to blessH1289
- the Godאֱלָהּ'ĕlâhh · godH426
- of heavenשָׁמַ֫יִןshâmayin · heavenH8065
Cross-references for Daniel 2:19
- Daniel 2:22he reveals deep and hidden things; he knows what is in the darkness, and the light dwells with him.
- Daniel 4:9"O Belteshazzar, chief of the magicians, because I know that the spirit of the holy gods is in you and that no mystery is too difficult for you, tell me the visions of my dream that I saw and their interpretation.
- 2 Kings 6:8Once when the king of Syria was warring against Israel, he took counsel with his servants, saying, "At such and such a place shall be my camp."
- Psalms 25:14The friendship of the Lord is for those who fear him, and he makes known to them his covenant.
- Amos 3:7"For the Lord God does nothing without revealing his secret to his servants the prophets.
- 1 Corinthians 2:9But, as it is written, "What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love him"—
- Daniel 7:7After this I saw in the night visions, and behold, a fourth beast, terrifying and dreadful and exceedingly strong. It had great iron teeth; it devoured and broke in pieces and stamped what was left with its feet. It was different from all the beasts that were before it, and it had ten horns.
- Numbers 12:6And he said, "Hear my words: If there is a prophet among you, I the Lord make myself known to him in a vision; I speak with him in a dream.
- Job 4:13Amid thoughts from visions of the night, when deep sleep falls on men,
- Job 33:15In a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falls on men, while they slumber on their beds,
- Matthew 2:12And being warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they departed to their own country by 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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