Daniel 2:19

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 home and told his friends Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah what had happened. 18He urged them to ask the God of heaven to show them his mercy by telling them the secret, so they would not be executed along with the other wise men of Babylon. That night the secret was revealed to Daniel in a vision. Then Daniel praised the God of heaven. 20He said, “Praise the name of God forever and ever, for he has all wisdom and power. 21He controls the course of world events; he removes kings and sets up other kings. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the scholars.

Daniel 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 mysterious things and knows what lies hidden in darkness, though he is surrounded by light.
• Daniel 4:9“I said to him, ‘Belteshazzar, chief of the magicians, I know that the spirit of the holy gods is in you and that no mystery is too great for you to solve. Now tell me what my dream means.
• 2 Kings 6:8When the king of Aram was at war with Israel, he would confer with his officers and say, “We will mobilize our forces at such and such a place.”
• Psalms 25:14The Lord is a friend to those who fear him. He teaches them his covenant.
• Amos 3:7Indeed, the Sovereign Lord never does anything until he reveals his plans to his servants the prophets.
• 1 Corinthians 2:9That is what the Scriptures mean when they say, “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him.”
• Daniel 7:7Then in my vision that night, I saw a fourth beast—terrifying, dreadful, and very strong. It devoured and crushed its victims with huge iron teeth and trampled their remains beneath its feet. It was different from any of the other beasts, and it had ten horns.
• Numbers 12:6And the Lord said to them, “Now listen to what I say: “If there were prophets among you, I, the Lord, would reveal myself in visions. I would speak to them in dreams.
• Job 4:13It came to me in a disturbing vision at night, when people are in a deep sleep.
• Job 33:15He speaks in dreams, in visions of the night, when deep sleep falls on people as they lie in their beds.
• Matthew 2:12When it was time to leave, they returned to their own country by another route, for God had warned them in a dream not to return to Herod.

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

Topics related to Daniel 2:19

• Dream
• Interpreter
• Mishael
• Prayer
• Prophets

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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