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more than all the living, but in order that the interpretation may be made known to the king, and that you may know the thoughts of your mind. <a href="/bsb/daniel/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> And to me this mystery has been revealed, not because I have more wisdom than any man alive, but in order that the interpretation might be made known to the king, and that you may understand the thoughts of your mind. <a href="/kjv/daniel/2.htm">King James Bible</a> But as for me, this secret is not revealed to me for any wisdom that I have more than any living, but for their sakes that shall make known the interpretation to the king, and that thou mightest know the thoughts of thy heart. <a href="/nkjv/daniel/2.htm">New King James Version</a> But as for me, this secret has not been revealed to me because I have more wisdom than anyone living, but for our sakes who make known the interpretation to the king, and that you may know the thoughts of your heart. <a href="/nasb_/daniel/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But as for me, this secret has not been revealed to me for any wisdom residing in me more than in any other living person, but for the purpose of making the interpretation known to the king, and that you may understand the thoughts of your mind. <a href="/nasb/daniel/2.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220But as for me, this mystery has not been revealed to me for any wisdom residing in me more than in any other living man, but for the purpose of making the interpretation known to the king, and that you may understand the thoughts of your mind. <a href="/nasb77/daniel/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “But as for me, this mystery has not been revealed to me for any wisdom residing in me more than in any other living man, but for the purpose of making the interpretation known to the king, and that you may understand the thoughts of your mind. <a href="/lsb/daniel/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But as for me, this mystery has not been revealed to me by any wisdom which is in me more than in any other living man, but for the purpose of making the interpretation known to the king, and that you may know the thoughts of your heart. <a href="/amp/daniel/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But as for me, this secret has not been revealed to me because my wisdom is greater than that of any other living man, but in order to make the interpretation known to the king, and so that you may understand [fully] the thoughts of your mind. <a href="/csb/daniel/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> As for me, this mystery has been revealed to me, not because I have more wisdom than anyone living, but in order that the interpretation might be made known to the king, and that you may understand the thoughts of your mind. <a href="/hcsb/daniel/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> As for me, this mystery has been revealed to me, not because I have more wisdom than anyone living, but in order that the interpretation might be made known to the king, and that you may understand the thoughts of your mind.&#8221 <a href="/asv/daniel/2.htm">American Standard Version</a> But as for me, this secret is not revealed to me for any wisdom that I have more than any living, but to the intent that the interpretation may be made known to the king, and that thou mayest know the thoughts of thy heart. <a href="/cev/daniel/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> However, you must realize that these mysteries weren't explained to me because I am smarter than everyone else. Instead, it was done so that you would understand what you have seen. <a href="/erv/daniel/2.htm">English Revised Version</a> But as for me, this secret is not revealed to me for any wisdom that I have more than any living, but to the intent that the interpretation may be made known to the king, and that thou mayest know the thoughts of thy heart. <a href="/gwt/daniel/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> This secret wasn't revealed to me because I'm wiser than anyone else. It was revealed so that you could be told the meaning and so that you would know your innermost thoughts. <a href="/gnt/daniel/2.htm">Good News Translation</a> Now, this mystery was revealed to me, not because I am wiser than anyone else, but so that Your Majesty may learn the meaning of your dream and understand the thoughts that have come to you. <a href="/isv/daniel/2.htm">International Standard Version</a> As for me, this secret was made known to me, not because my own wisdom is greater than anyone else alive, but in order that the meaning may be made known to the king, and that you might understand the thoughts of your heart. <a href="/net/daniel/2.htm">NET Bible</a> As for me, this mystery was revealed to me not because I possess more wisdom than any other living person, but so that the king may understand the interpretation and comprehend the thoughts of your mind. <a href="/nheb/daniel/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But as for me, this secret is not revealed to me for any wisdom that I have more than all the living, but in order that the interpretation may be made known to the king, and that you may know the thoughts of your heart. <a href="/wbt/daniel/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But as for me, this secret is not revealed to me for any wisdom that I have more than any living, but for their sakes that shall make known the interpretation to the king, and that thou mayest know the thoughts of thy heart.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/daniel/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And to me this mystery has been revealed, not because I have more wisdom than any man alive, but in order that the interpretation might be made known to the king, and that you may understand the thoughts of your mind. <a href="/web/daniel/2.htm">World English Bible</a> But as for me, this secret is not revealed to me for any wisdom that I have more than any living, but to the intent that the interpretation may be made known to the king, and that you may know the thoughts of your heart. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/daniel/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> As for me—not for [any] wisdom that is in me above any living has this secret been revealed to me; but for the intent that the interpretation to the king they make known, and the thoughts of your heart you know. <a href="/ylt/daniel/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> As to me -- not for any wisdom that is in me above any living hath this secret been revealed to me; but for the intent that the interpretation to the king they make known, and the thoughts of thy heart thou dost know. <a href="/slt/daniel/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And I not for wisdom that is in me more than all living is this secret revealed to me, but for the reason that they shall make known the interpretation to the king, and thou shalt know the thoughts of thy heart.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/daniel/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> To me also this secret is revealed, not by any wisdom that I have more than all men alive: but that the interpretation might be made manifest to the king, and thou mightest know the thoughts of thy mind. <a href="/cpdv/daniel/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> To me, likewise, this mystery is revealed, not according to the wisdom that is in me more than in other living things, but so that the interpretation might be made manifest to the king, and so that you may know the thoughts of your mind. <a href="/nabre/daniel/2.htm">New American Bible</a> To me also this mystery has been revealed; not that I am wiser than any other living person, but in order that its meaning may be made known to the king, that you may understand the thoughts of your own mind. <a href="/nrsvce/daniel/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But as for me, this mystery has not been revealed to me because of any wisdom that I have more than any other living being, but in order that the interpretation may be known to the king and that you may understand the thoughts of your mind.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/daniel/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But as for me, this mystery is not revealed to me on account of any wisdom that I have more than any living person, but for the sake of the interpretation, that it might be known to the king and that you may know the thoughts of your heart. <a href="/hpbt/daniel/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And it was not because I have more wisdom in me than all living that this mystery was revealed to me, but so the interpretation would be known to the King, and you will know the thing that was considered in your heart<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/daniel/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> But as for me, this secret is not revealed to me for any wisdom that I have more than any living, but to the intent that the interpretation may be made known to the king, and that thou mayest know the thoughts of thy heart. <a href="/sep/daniel/2.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Moreover, this mystery has not been revealed to me by reason of wisdom which is in me beyond all others living, but for the sake of making known the interpretation to the king, that thou mightest know the thoughts of thine heart. <a href="/parallel/daniel/2-30.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/shUZJK-vYxI?start=546" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/daniel/2.htm">Daniel Interprets the Dream</a> …29As you lay on your bed, O king, your thoughts turned to the future, and the Revealer of Mysteries made known to you what will happen. 30<a href="/hebrew/576.htm" title="576: wa·’ă·nāh (Conj-w:: Pro-1cs) -- I. (Aramaic) or.anah (Aramaic); corresponding to 'aniy; I.">And to me</a> <a href="/hebrew/1836.htm" title="1836: ḏə·nāh (Pro-ms) -- This. (Aramaic) an orthographical variation of dek; this.">this</a> <a href="/hebrew/7328.htm" title="7328: rā·zā (N-msd) -- A secret. (Aramaic) from an unused root probably meaning to attenuate, i.e. (figuratively) hide; a mystery.">mystery</a> <a href="/hebrew/1541.htm" title="1541: gĕ·lî (V-Nifal-Perf-3ms) -- To reveal. (Aramaic) or glat (Aramaic); corresponding to galah.">has been revealed,</a> <a href="/hebrew/lî (Prep:: 1cs) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/3809.htm" title="3809: lā (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. (Aramaic) or lah (Aramaic) (Dan. 4:32); corresponding to lo'.">not</a> <a href="/hebrew/1768.htm" title="1768: dî- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that, because. ">because</a> <a href="/hebrew/383.htm" title="383: ’î·ṯay (Adv) -- There is, are. (Aramaic) corresponding to yesh; properly, entity; used only as a particle of affirmation, there is.">I have</a> <a href="/hebrew/bî (Prep:: 1cs) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/2452.htm" title="2452: ḇə·ḥā·ḵə·māh (Prep-b:: N-fs) -- Wisdom. (Aramaic) corresponding to chokmah; wisdom.">more wisdom</a> <a href="/hebrew/4481.htm" title="4481: min- (Prep) -- From, out of, by, by reason of, at, more than. (Aramaic) corresponding to min.">than</a> <a href="/hebrew/3606.htm" title="3606: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. (Aramaic) corresponding to kol.">any man</a> <a href="/hebrew/2417.htm" title="2417: ḥay·yay·yā (Adj-mpd) -- Living. (Aramaic) from chaya'; alive; also (as noun in plural) life.">alive,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3861.htm" title="3861: lā·hên (Conj) -- Therefore, except. (Aramaic) corresponding to lahen; therefore; also except.">but</a> <a href="/hebrew/5922.htm" title="5922: ‘al- (Prep) -- Upon, over, above. (Aramaic) corresponding to al.">in order that</a> <a href="/hebrew/1701.htm" title="1701: diḇ·raṯ (N-fsc) -- A cause, reason. (Aramaic) corresponding to dibrah."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1768.htm" title="1768: dî (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that, because. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/6591.htm" title="6591: p̄iš·rā (N-msd) -- Interpretation. (Aramaic) from pshar; an interpretation.">the interpretation</a> <a href="/hebrew/3046.htm" title="3046: yə·hō·wḏ·‘ūn (V-Hifil-Imperf-3mp) -- To know. (Aramaic) corresponding to yada'.">might be made known</a> <a href="/hebrew/4430.htm" title="4430: lə·mal·kā (Prep-l:: N-msd) -- King. (Aramaic) corresponding to melek; a king.">to the king,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3046.htm" title="3046: tin·da‘ (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms) -- To know. (Aramaic) corresponding to yada'.">and that you may understand</a> <a href="/hebrew/7476.htm" title="7476: wə·ra‘·yō·w·nê (Conj-w:: N-mpc) -- A thought. (Aramaic) corresponding to ra'yown; a grasp. I.e. (figuratively) mental conception.">the thoughts</a> <a href="/hebrew/3825.htm" title="3825: liḇ·ḇāḵ (N-msc:: 2ms) -- Heart. (Aramaic) corresponding to lebab.">of your mind.</a> 31As you, O king, were watching, a great statue appeared. A great and dazzling statue stood before you, and its form was awesome.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/genesis/41-16.htm">Genesis 41:16</a> “I myself cannot do it,” Joseph replied, “but God will give Pharaoh a sound answer.” <a href="/acts/3-12.htm">Acts 3:12</a> And when Peter saw this, he addressed the people: “Men of Israel, why are you surprised by this? Why do you stare at us as if by our own power or godliness we had made this man walk? <a href="/1_corinthians/2-10.htm">1 Corinthians 2:10-11</a> But God has revealed it to us by the Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God. / For who among men knows the thoughts of man except his own spirit within him? So too, no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God. <a href="/james/1-5.htm">James 1:5</a> Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. <a href="/1_peter/1-12.htm">1 Peter 1:12</a> It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves, but you, when they foretold the things now announced by those who preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. Even angels long to look into these things. <a href="/2_corinthians/4-7.htm">2 Corinthians 4:7</a> Now we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this surpassingly great power is from God and not from us. <a href="/matthew/11-25.htm">Matthew 11:25</a> At that time Jesus declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. <a href="/john/15-5.htm">John 15:5</a> I am the vine and you are the branches. The one who remains in Me, and I in him, will bear much fruit. For apart from Me you can do nothing. <a href="/romans/12-3.htm">Romans 12:3</a> For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but think of yourself with sober judgment, according to the measure of faith God has given you. <a href="/1_corinthians/1-27.htm">1 Corinthians 1:27-29</a> But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. / He chose the lowly and despised things of the world, and the things that are not, to nullify the things that are, / so that no one may boast in His presence. <a href="/isaiah/48-6.htm">Isaiah 48:6</a> You have heard these things; look at them all. Will you not acknowledge them? From now on I will tell you of new things, hidden things unknown to you. <a href="/amos/3-7.htm">Amos 3:7</a> Surely the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing His plan to His servants the prophets. <a href="/job/32-8.htm">Job 32:8</a> But there is a spirit in a man, the breath of the Almighty, that gives him understanding. <a href="/proverbs/2-6.htm">Proverbs 2:6</a> For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. <a href="/isaiah/42-9.htm">Isaiah 42:9</a> Behold, the former things have happened, and now I declare new things. Before they spring forth I proclaim them to you.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But as for me, this secret is not revealed to me for any wisdom that I have more than any living, but for their sakes that shall make known the interpretation to the king, and that you might know the thoughts of your heart.this secret.<a href="/genesis/41-16.htm">Genesis 41:16</a> And Joseph answered Pharaoh, saying, It is not in me: God shall give Pharaoh an answer of peace.<a href="/acts/3-12.htm">Acts 3:12</a> And when Peter saw it, he answered unto the people, Ye men of Israel, why marvel ye at this? or why look ye so earnestly on us, as though by our own power or holiness we had made this man to walk?<a href="/1_corinthians/15-8.htm">1 Corinthians 15:8-12</a> And last of all he was seen of me also, as of one born out of due time… but.<a href="/daniel/2-17.htm">Daniel 2:17,18,49</a> Then Daniel went to his house, and made the thing known to Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, his companions: … <a href="/isaiah/43-3.htm">Isaiah 43:3,4</a> For I am the LORD thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Saviour: I gave Egypt for thy ransom, Ethiopia and Seba for thee… <a href="/isaiah/45-4.htm">Isaiah 45:4</a> For Jacob my servant's sake, and Israel mine elect, I have even called thee by thy name: I have surnamed thee, though thou hast not known me.<a href="/daniel/2-47.htm">Daniel 2:47</a> 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.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/daniel/2-29.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/ezekiel/43-14.htm">Greater</a> <a href="/daniel/1-9.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-4.htm">Intent</a> <a href="/daniel/2-26.htm">Interpretation</a> <a href="/ezekiel/46-17.htm">Making</a> <a href="/ezekiel/16-63.htm">Mayest</a> <a href="/songs/8-2.htm">Mightest</a> <a href="/daniel/2-29.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/daniel/2-27.htm">Mystery</a> <a href="/daniel/2-16.htm">Order</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-9.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/acts/2-5.htm">Residing</a> <a href="/daniel/2-19.htm">Revealed</a> <a href="/ezekiel/36-32.htm">Sakes</a> <a href="/daniel/2-27.htm">Secret</a> <a href="/daniel/2-29.htm">Thoughts</a> <a href="/daniel/2-3.htm">Understand</a> <a href="/daniel/2-23.htm">Wisdom</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/daniel/2-36.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/daniel/3-30.htm">Greater</a> <a href="/daniel/2-31.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/daniel/4-17.htm">Intent</a> <a href="/daniel/2-36.htm">Interpretation</a> <a href="/daniel/2-38.htm">Making</a> <a href="/habakkuk/2-15.htm">Mayest</a> <a href="/matthew/15-5.htm">Mightest</a> <a href="/daniel/4-5.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/daniel/2-47.htm">Mystery</a> <a href="/daniel/3-4.htm">Order</a> <a href="/daniel/3-14.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/acts/2-5.htm">Residing</a> <a href="/daniel/9-2.htm">Revealed</a> <a href="/amos/9-10.htm">Sakes</a> <a href="/daniel/2-47.htm">Secret</a> <a href="/daniel/4-5.htm">Thoughts</a> <a href="/daniel/8-15.htm">Understand</a> <a href="/daniel/5-11.htm">Wisdom</a><div class="vheading2">Daniel 2</div>1. <a href="/daniel/2-1.htm">Nebuchadnezzar, forgetting his dream, </a> 5. <a href="/daniel/2-5.htm">requires it of the Chaldeans, by promises and threats.</a> 10. <a href="/daniel/2-10.htm">They acknowledging their inability are judged to die.</a> 14. <a href="/daniel/2-14.htm">Daniel obtaining some respite finds the dream.</a> 19. <a href="/daniel/2-19.htm">He blesses God.</a> 24. <a href="/daniel/2-24.htm">He staying the decree is brought to the king.</a> 31. <a href="/daniel/2-31.htm">The dream.</a> 36. <a href="/daniel/2-36.htm">The interpretation.</a> 46. <a href="/daniel/2-46.htm">Daniel's advancement.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In biblical context, mysteries often refer to divine truths that are hidden and can only be understood through divine revelation (<a href="/ephesians/3-3.htm">Ephesians 3:3-5</a>). This emphasizes God's sovereignty and the role of prophets as His chosen vessels to communicate His will.not because I have more wisdom than any man alive Daniel humbly denies any personal credit for the revelation, attributing it solely to God's grace. This humility is consistent with biblical teachings that wisdom and understanding come from God (<a href="/proverbs/2-6.htm">Proverbs 2:6</a>). Daniel's attitude contrasts with the pride often seen in Babylonian culture, where wisdom and knowledge were highly prized and often attributed to human achievement.but in order that the interpretation might be made known to the king The purpose of the revelation is to communicate God's message to King Nebuchadnezzar. This reflects the biblical theme of God using His servants to speak to rulers and authorities (<a href="/exodus/7.htm">Exodus 7:1-2</a>). It also highlights the importance of prophecy in revealing God's plans and purposes to those in power, as seen in other instances like Joseph interpreting Pharaoh's dreams (Genesis 41).and that you may understand the thoughts of your mind The revelation is intended to provide clarity and understanding to Nebuchadnezzar regarding his own thoughts and concerns. This phrase underscores the biblical principle that God knows the hearts and minds of all people (<a href="/psalms/139.htm">Psalm 139:1-4</a>) and can provide insight and understanding beyond human capability. It also points to the role of prophecy in addressing the inner thoughts and anxieties of individuals, offering divine perspective and guidance.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/daniel.htm">Daniel</a> A young Hebrew man taken into Babylonian captivity, known for his wisdom and ability to interpret dreams through God's revelation. 2. <a href="/topical/n/nebuchadnezzar.htm">Nebuchadnezzar</a> The king of Babylon who had a troubling dream that none of his wise men could interpret. 3. <a href="/topical/b/babylon.htm">Babylon</a> The empire where Daniel and his friends were exiled, known for its grandeur and idolatry. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_dream.htm">The Dream</a> A mysterious vision given to Nebuchadnezzar, symbolizing future kingdoms and God's ultimate sovereignty. 5. <a href="/topical/g/god's_revelation.htm">God's Revelation</a> The divine act of revealing hidden truths to Daniel, emphasizing God's control over human history.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/h/humility_in_service.htm">Humility in Service</a> Daniel acknowledges that the revelation is not due to his own wisdom. Believers should serve with humility, recognizing that any insight or ability comes from God. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a> The passage underscores God's control over history and His ability to reveal mysteries. Trust in God's sovereignty should be a cornerstone of our faith. <a href="/topical/p/purpose_of_revelation.htm">Purpose of Revelation</a> God's revelations are given for a purpose, often to guide, instruct, or warn. We should seek to understand and apply God's revelations in our lives. <a href="/topical/d/dependence_on_god.htm">Dependence on God</a> Like Daniel, we should depend on God for understanding and wisdom, especially when faced with challenges or decisions. <a href="/topical/w/witness_to_others.htm">Witness to Others</a> Daniel's interpretation served as a witness to Nebuchadnezzar. Our lives and insights should point others to God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_daniel_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Daniel 2</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_dreams.htm">What does the Bible say about interpreting dreams?</a> <a href="/q/why_is_daniel_absent_in_daniel_3.htm">Why is Daniel, a prominent figure in the king's court, conspicuously absent in the events of Daniel 3?</a> <a href="/q/why_no_record_of_nebuchadnezzar's_dream.htm">If Nebuchadnezzar's dream in Daniel 2:1 was as significant as described, why is there no historical record outside the Bible that confirms any such event or demand from the king?</a> <a href="/q/how_did_faith_shape_daniel's_life.htm">How did Daniel's faith influence his life's challenges?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/daniel/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(30) For any wisdom--i.e., by reason of any wisdom of his own, but "for the sake of the king."<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/daniel/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 30. - But as for me, this secret was not revealed to me for any wisdom that I have more than any living, but for their sakes that shall make known the interpretation to the king, and that thou mightest know the thoughts of thy heart. The Septuagint Version is simpler, "But as for me, not on account of any wisdom in me above all men is this mystery revealed, but in order that it should be shown to the king it is revealed to me what thou thoughtest in thy heart in knowledge." The translator has read the preformative ת into ב. There is no reference to "those who shall show the interpretation." The text before him may have omitted the plural termination; consequently, the huphal was supplied. Theodotion, the Peshitta, and Jerome all agree pretty closely with the Massoretic text, but all make the verb translated "shows" singular, not plural, as does the Massoretic. Of course, it may be that this was due to rendering the sense, not the words, of the original; but Theodotion especially is more prone in any difficulty to slavish adherence to his original. His rendering is, "But as for me, not for wisdom which is in me beyond all living is the mystery revealed, but that the interpretation be made known to the king in order that thou mightest know the thoughts of thy heart." The Pe-shitta renders the latter clauses thus: "But that the interpretation may be made known to the king, and that thou mayest know what thou didst meditate on in thy heart." Jerome, after rendering רזא (raza, "secret") sacra-mentum, proceeds," Sed ut interpretatio regi manifesta fieret et cogitationes mentis tuae seires." The fact that the last word takes the Mandaitic form תִּנְדַּע (tin'dae) instead of תִדַּע (tidda') indicates on the whole an Oriental origin. The use of the plural form, יְהודעוּן (yehod'un), is wrongly rendered, "for their sakes who shall make known the interpretation." The Revised Version is more accurate, "but to the intent that the interpretation may be made known;" and Luther translates, "Dass dem Konige die Deutung augezeiget warde." The use of the plural for the indefinite occurs elsewhere (Wirier, § 49). The position Daniel takes up is one which does not separate him from the other hakmeen of the court. He in effect says, "I am no wiser than the other sages who have been condemned to death, only the God of heaven can reveal what the king demands, and he has revealed it to me." The purpose of the revelation, "that thou mightest know the interpretation," is fitted to soothe his pride. The humility of Daniel has been remarked in reference to this verse. He puts himself behind the impersonal form, "in order that people may show the king the interpretation." The reason why the interpretation was shown to Nebuchadnezzar might be really to humble him, to show him that his empire, splendid as it was, was only one in a succession, and that the whole system of world-empires would be overthrown before a kingdom set up by the God of the Jews. <a href="/commentaries/daniel/2-30.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>And to me וַאֲנָ֗ה (wa·’ă·nāh) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_576.htm">Strong's 576: </a> I this דְנָ֖ה (ḏə·nāh) Pronoun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1836.htm">Strong's 1836: </a> This mystery רָזָ֥א (rā·zā) Noun - masculine singular determinate <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7328.htm">Strong's 7328: </a> To attenuate, hide, a mystery has been revealed, גֱּלִ֣י (gĕ·lî) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1541.htm">Strong's 1541: </a> To denude, to exile, to reveal not לָ֤א (lā) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3809.htm">Strong's 3809: </a> Not, no because דִּֽי־ (dî-) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1768.htm">Strong's 1768: </a> Who, which, that, because I have אִיתַ֥י (’î·ṯay) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_383.htm">Strong's 383: </a> Entity, as a, particle of affirmation, there is more wisdom בְחָכְמָה֙ (ḇə·ḥā·ḵə·māh) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2452.htm">Strong's 2452: </a> Wisdom than מִן־ (min-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4481.htm">Strong's 4481: </a> From, out of, by, by reason of, at, more than any man כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3606.htm">Strong's 3606: </a> The whole, all, any, every alive, חַיַּיָּ֔א (ḥay·yay·yā) Adjective - masculine plural determinate <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2417.htm">Strong's 2417: </a> Alive, life but לָהֵ֗ן (lā·hên) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3861.htm">Strong's 3861: </a> Therefore, except in order that עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5922.htm">Strong's 5922: </a> Above, over, upon, against the interpretation פִשְׁרָא֙ (p̄iš·rā) Noun - masculine singular determinate <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6591.htm">Strong's 6591: </a> An interpretation might be made known יְהוֹדְע֔וּן (yə·hō·wḏ·‘ūn) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3046.htm">Strong's 3046: </a> To know to the king, לְמַלְכָּ֣א (lə·mal·kā) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular determinate <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4430.htm">Strong's 4430: </a> A king and that you may understand תִּנְדַּֽע׃ (tin·da‘) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3046.htm">Strong's 3046: </a> To know the thoughts וְרַעְיוֹנֵ֥י (wə·ra‘·yō·w·nê) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7476.htm">Strong's 7476: </a> A grasp, mental conception of your mind. לִבְבָ֖ךְ (liḇ·ḇāḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3825.htm">Strong's 3825: </a> The heart <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/daniel/2-30.htm">Daniel 2:30 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/daniel/2-30.htm">Daniel 2:30 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/daniel/2-30.htm">Daniel 2:30 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/daniel/2-30.htm">Daniel 2:30 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/daniel/2-30.htm">Daniel 2:30 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/daniel/2-30.htm">Daniel 2:30 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/daniel/2-30.htm">Daniel 2:30 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/daniel/2-30.htm">Daniel 2:30 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/daniel/2-30.htm">Daniel 2:30 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/daniel/2-30.htm">Daniel 2:30 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/daniel/2-30.htm">OT Prophets: Daniel 2:30 But as for me this secret (Dan. 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