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but they did not make known unto me the interpretation thereof.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/daniel/4.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then the magicians, the astrologers, the Chaldeans, and the soothsayers came in, and I told them the dream; but they did not make known to me its interpretation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/daniel/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the soothsayer priests, the sorcerers, the Chaldeans, and the diviners came in and I related the dream to them, but they could not make its interpretation known to me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/daniel/4.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Then the magicians, the conjurers, the Chaldeans and the diviners came in and I related the dream to them, but they could not make its interpretation known to me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/daniel/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Then the magicians, the conjurers, the Chaldeans, and the diviners came in, and I related the dream to them; but they could not make its interpretation known to me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/daniel/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then the magicians, the conjurers, the Chaldeans, and the diviners came in, and I said the dream to them, but they could not make its interpretation known to me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/daniel/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then the magicians, the enchanters (Magi), the Chaldeans [who were the master astrologers] and the diviners came in, and I told them the dream, but they could not interpret it <i>and</i> make known its meaning to me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/daniel/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When the magicians, mediums, Chaldeans, and diviners came in, I told them the dream, but they could not make its interpretation known to me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/daniel/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When the diviner-priests, mediums, Chaldeans, and astrologers came in, I told them the dream, but they could not make its interpretation known to me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/daniel/4.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Then came in the magicians, the enchanters, the Chaldeans, and the soothsayers; and I told the dream before them; but they did not make known unto me the interpretation thereof.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/daniel/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />After they arrived, I told them my dream, but they were not able to say what it meant. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/daniel/4.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Then came in the magicians, the enchanters, the Chaldeans, and the soothsayers: and I told the dream before them; but they did not make known unto me the interpretation thereof.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/daniel/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The magicians, psychics, astrologers, and fortunetellers came to me. I told them the dream, but they couldn't tell me its meaning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/daniel/4.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Then all the fortunetellers, magicians, wizards, and astrologers were brought in, and I told them my dream, but they could not explain it to me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/daniel/4.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Then the diviners, enchanters, Chaldeans, and astrologers came in, and I told them the dream. But they could not reveal its interpretation to me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/daniel/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />When the magicians, enchanters, astrologers, and diviners came in, I told them the dream, but they could not interpret it for me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/daniel/4.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />When the magicians, astrologers, wise men, and diviners entered, I recounted the dream for them. But they were unable to make known its interpretation to me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/daniel/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Then came in the magicians, the enchanters, the Chaldeans, and the diviners; and I told the dream before them; but they did not make known to me its interpretation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/daniel/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Then came in the magicians, the astrologers, the Chaldeans, and the sooth-sayers: and I told the dream before them; but they did not make known to me the interpretation of it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/daniel/4.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Then the magicians, the enchanters, the Chaldeans, and the soothsayers came in; and I told them the dream, but they didn’t make known to me its interpretation. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/daniel/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Then coming up are the scribes, the enchanters, the Chaldeans, and the soothsayers, and the dream I have told before them, and its interpretation they are not making known to me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/daniel/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Then coming up are the scribes, the enchanters, the Chaldeans, and the soothsayers, and the dream I have told before them, and its interpretation they are not making known to me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/daniel/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />At that time the sacred scribes, the enchanters, the Chaldeans, and the diviners, coming in: and I told the dream before them: and its interpretation they making not known to me.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/daniel/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Then came in the diviners, the wise men, the Chaldeans, and the soothsayers, and I told the dream before them: but they did not shew me the interpretation thereof: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/daniel/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 4:4>Then the seers, the astrologers, the Chaldeans, and the soothsayers entered, and I explained about the dream in their presence, but they did not reveal its answer to me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/daniel/4.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />“These were the visions I saw while in bed: I saw a tree of great height at the center of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/daniel/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Then the magicians, the enchanters, the Chaldeans, and the diviners came in, and I told them the dream, but they could not tell me its interpretation.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/daniel/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Then came in before me the magicians, the astrologers, the soothsayers, and the Chaldeans; and I told the dream before them; but they did not make known to me the interpretation thereof;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/daniel/4.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the Sorcerers and the Enchanters and the Chaldeans and the Magi came in before me, and I told the dream before them, and they did not make known its interpretation to me<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/daniel/4.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Then came in the magicians, the enchanters, the Chaldeans, and the astrologers; and I told the dream before them; but they did not make known unto me the interpretation thereof.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/daniel/4.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />So the enchanters, magicians, soothsayers, <i>and</i> Chaldeans came in: and I told the dream before them; but they did not make known to me the interpretation thereof;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/daniel/4-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/shUZJK-vYxI?start=1242" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/daniel/4.htm">Nebuchadnezzar's Dream of a Great Tree</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">6</span>So I issued a decree that all the wise men of Babylon be brought before me to interpret the dream for me. <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/116.htm" title="116: bê·ḏa·yin (Prep-b:: Adv) -- Then, thereupon. (Aramaic) of uncertain derivation; then (of time).">When</a> <a href="/hebrew/2749.htm" title="2749: ḥar·ṭu·may·yā (N-mpd) -- Magician. (Aramaic) the same as chartom.">the magicians,</a> <a href="/hebrew/826.htm" title="826: ’ā·šə·p̄ay·yā (N-mpd) -- A conjurer, enchanter. (Aramaic) corresponding to 'ashshaph.">enchanters,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3779.htm" title="3779: kaś·då̄·yē (N-proper-mp) -- (Aramaic) corresponding to Kasdiy; a Chaldaean or inhabitant of Chaldaea; by implication, a Magian or professional astrologer.">astrologers,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1505.htm" title="1505: wə·ḡā·zə·ray·yā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpd) -- To cut, determine. (Aramaic) corresponding to gazar; to quarry; determine.">and diviners</a> <a href="/hebrew/5954.htm" title="5954: ʿå̄·lă·līn (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- (Aramaic) corresponding to alal (in the sense of thrusting oneself in), to enter; causatively, to introduce.">came in,</a> <a href="/hebrew/576.htm" title="576: ’ă·nāh (Pro-1cs) -- I. (Aramaic) or.anah (Aramaic); corresponding to 'aniy; I.">I</a> <a href="/hebrew/6925.htm" title="6925: qo·ḏā·mê·hō·wn (N-mpc:: 3mp) -- Before. (Aramaic) or qdam (Aramaic) (Daniel 7:13); corresponding to qedem; before."></a> <a href="/hebrew/560.htm" title="560: ’ā·mar (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To say, tell, command. (Aramaic) corresponding to 'amar.">told them</a> <a href="/hebrew/2493.htm" title="2493: wə·ḥel·mā (Conj-w:: N-msd) -- A dream. (Aramaic) from a root corresponding to chalam; a dream.">the dream,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3809.htm" title="3809: lā- (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. (Aramaic) or lah (Aramaic) (Dan. 4:32); corresponding to lo'.">and they could not</a> <a href="/hebrew/6591.htm" title="6591: ū·p̄iš·rêh (Conj-w:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- Interpretation. (Aramaic) from pshar; an interpretation.">interpret it</a> <a href="/hebrew/3046.htm" title="3046: mə·hō·wḏ·‘în (V-Hifil-Prtcpl-mp) -- To know. (Aramaic) corresponding to yada'."></a> <a href="/hebrew/lî (Prep:: 1cs) -- ">for me.</a> </span><span class="reftext">8</span>But at last, into my presence came Daniel (whose name is Belteshazzar after the name of my god, and in whom is the spirit of the holy gods). And I told him the dream:…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/41-8.htm">Genesis 41:8</a></span><br />In the morning his spirit was troubled, so he summoned all the magicians and wise men of Egypt. Pharaoh told them his dreams, but no one could interpret them for him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/7-11.htm">Exodus 7:11</a></span><br />But Pharaoh called the wise men and sorcerers and magicians of Egypt, and they also did the same things by their magic arts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/44-25.htm">Isaiah 44:25</a></span><br />who foils the signs of false prophets and makes fools of diviners, who confounds the wise and turns their knowledge into nonsense,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/27-9.htm">Jeremiah 27:9</a></span><br />But as for you, do not listen to your prophets, your diviners, your interpreters of dreams, your mediums, or your sorcerers who declare, ‘You will not serve the king of Babylon.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/21-21.htm">Ezekiel 21:21</a></span><br />For the king of Babylon stands at the fork in the road, at the junction of the two roads, to seek an omen: He shakes the arrows, he consults the idols, he examines the liver.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-30.htm">1 Kings 4:30-31</a></span><br />Solomon’s wisdom was greater than that of all the men of the East, greater than all the wisdom of Egypt. / He was wiser than all men—wiser than Ethan the Ezrahite, and wiser than Heman, Calcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol. And his fame spread throughout the surrounding nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/17-17.htm">2 Kings 17:17</a></span><br />They sacrificed their sons and daughters in the fire and practiced divination and soothsaying. They devoted themselves to doing evil in the sight of the LORD, provoking Him to anger.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/47-12.htm">Isaiah 47:12-13</a></span><br />So take your stand with your spells and with your many sorceries, with which you have wearied yourself from your youth. Perhaps you will succeed; perhaps you will inspire terror! / You are wearied by your many counselors; let them come forward now and save you—your astrologers who observe the stars, who monthly predict your fate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/50-35.htm">Jeremiah 50:35-36</a></span><br />A sword is against the Chaldeans, declares the LORD, against those who live in Babylon, and against her officials and wise men. / A sword is against her false prophets, and they will become fools. A sword is against her warriors, and they will be filled with terror.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/8-9.htm">Acts 8:9-11</a></span><br />Prior to that time, a man named Simon had practiced sorcery in the city and astounded the people of Samaria. He claimed to be someone great, / and all the people, from the least to the greatest, heeded his words and said, “This man is the divine power called the Great Power.” / They paid close attention to him because he had astounded them for a long time with his sorcery.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-6.htm">Acts 13:6-8</a></span><br />They traveled through the whole island as far as Paphos, where they found a Jewish sorcerer and false prophet named Bar-Jesus, / an attendant of the proconsul, Sergius Paulus. The proconsul, a man of intelligence, summoned Barnabas and Saul because he wanted to hear the word of God. / But Elymas the sorcerer (for that is what his name means) opposed them and tried to turn the proconsul from the faith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/3-8.htm">2 Timothy 3:8</a></span><br />Just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so also these men oppose the truth. They are depraved in mind and disqualified from the faith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/18-23.htm">Revelation 18:23</a></span><br />The light of a lamp will never shine in you again, and the voices of a bride and bridegroom will never call out in you again. For your merchants were the great ones of the earth, because all the nations were deceived by your sorcery.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/2-1.htm">Matthew 2:1-2</a></span><br />After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, / asking, “Where is the One who has been born King of the Jews? We saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/24-24.htm">Matthew 24:24</a></span><br />For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders to deceive even the elect, if that were possible.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Then came in the magicians, the astrologers, the Chaldeans, and the soothsayers: and I told the dream before them; but they did not make known to me the interpretation thereof.</p><p class="hdg">Then came.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/daniel/2-1.htm">Daniel 2:1,2</a></b></br> And in the second year of the reign of Nebuchadnezzar Nebuchadnezzar dreamed dreams, wherewith his spirit was troubled, and his sleep brake from him… </p><p class="hdg">but.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/daniel/2-7.htm">Daniel 2:7</a></b></br> They answered again and said, Let the king tell his servants the dream, and we will shew the interpretation of it.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/44-25.htm">Isaiah 44:25</a></b></br> That frustrateth the tokens of the liars, and maketh diviners mad; that turneth wise <i>men</i> backward, and maketh their knowledge foolish;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/27-9.htm">Jeremiah 27:9,10</a></b></br> Therefore hearken not ye to your prophets, nor to your diviners, nor to your dreamers, nor to your enchanters, nor to your sorcerers, which speak unto you, saying, Ye shall not serve the king of Babylon: … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/daniel/2-27.htm">Arts</a> <a href="/daniel/3-8.htm">Astrologers</a> <a href="/daniel/3-8.htm">Chaldaeans</a> <a href="/daniel/3-8.htm">Chaldeans</a> <a href="/daniel/3-8.htm">Chalde'ans</a> <a href="/daniel/4-6.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/daniel/2-27.htm">Conjurers</a> <a href="/daniel/2-27.htm">Diviners</a> <a href="/daniel/4-6.htm">Dream</a> <a href="/daniel/2-27.htm">Enchanters</a> <a href="/daniel/4-6.htm">Interpretation</a> <a href="/daniel/2-27.htm">Magicians</a> <a href="/daniel/2-40.htm">Making</a> <a href="/daniel/2-27.htm">Readers</a> <a href="/jeremiah/23-32.htm">Related</a> <a href="/daniel/2-47.htm">Secret</a> <a href="/daniel/4-6.htm">Sense</a> <a href="/daniel/2-27.htm">Soothsayers</a> <a href="/daniel/2-27.htm">Sooth-Sayers</a> <a href="/daniel/3-1.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/daniel/2-27.htm">Users</a> <a href="/daniel/2-27.htm">Wonder-Workers</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/daniel/5-15.htm">Arts</a> <a href="/daniel/5-7.htm">Astrologers</a> <a href="/daniel/5-30.htm">Chaldaeans</a> <a href="/daniel/5-7.htm">Chaldeans</a> <a href="/daniel/9-1.htm">Chalde'ans</a> <a href="/daniel/4-9.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/daniel/5-15.htm">Conjurers</a> <a href="/micah/3-7.htm">Diviners</a> <a href="/daniel/4-8.htm">Dream</a> <a href="/daniel/5-7.htm">Enchanters</a> <a href="/daniel/4-9.htm">Interpretation</a> <a href="/daniel/4-9.htm">Magicians</a> <a href="/daniel/5-15.htm">Making</a> <a href="/micah/3-7.htm">Readers</a> <a href="/daniel/4-8.htm">Related</a> <a href="/daniel/4-9.htm">Secret</a> <a href="/daniel/4-9.htm">Sense</a> <a href="/daniel/5-7.htm">Soothsayers</a> <a href="/daniel/5-11.htm">Sooth-Sayers</a> <a href="/daniel/4-9.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/daniel/5-15.htm">Users</a> <a href="/daniel/4-9.htm">Wonder-Workers</a><div class="vheading2">Daniel 4</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/daniel/4-1.htm">Nebuchadnezzar confesses God's kingdom,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/daniel/4-4.htm">makes relation of his dreams, which the magicians could not interpret.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/daniel/4-8.htm">Daniel hears the dream.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/daniel/4-19.htm">He interprets it.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/daniel/4-28.htm">The dream fulfilled.</a></span><br></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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They were often consulted for their supposed ability to interpret dreams and signs. The magicians and enchanters were skilled in the arts of magic and incantation, while astrologers studied the stars to predict future events. Diviners practiced various forms of divination to gain insight into the unknown. This reflects the polytheistic and superstitious culture of Babylon, which relied heavily on these practices for guidance. The presence of these figures highlights the contrast between human wisdom and divine revelation, a recurring theme in the Book of Daniel.<p><b>I told them the dream</b><br>King Nebuchadnezzar's reliance on these advisors shows his desperation for understanding. Dreams were considered significant in ancient Near Eastern cultures, often seen as messages from the gods. The king's decision to share the dream with his advisors indicates his belief in their abilities, despite previous failures, as seen in <a href="/daniel/2.htm">Daniel 2</a>. This sets the stage for the demonstration of God's superior wisdom through Daniel, who is later able to interpret the dream by divine revelation.<p><b>but they could not interpret it for me</b><br>The inability of the magicians and wise men to interpret the dream underscores the limitations of human wisdom and the futility of relying on pagan practices. This failure contrasts with Daniel's success, emphasizing the power and sovereignty of the God of Israel. It also serves as a reminder of the events in <a href="/daniel/2.htm">Daniel 2</a>, where Daniel, through God's revelation, was able to interpret Nebuchadnezzar's earlier dream. This pattern reinforces the theme of God's dominion over earthly kingdoms and His ability to reveal mysteries that are beyond human understanding.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/n/nebuchadnezzar.htm">Nebuchadnezzar</a></b><br>The king of Babylon who has a troubling dream that he seeks to understand.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/m/magicians,_enchanters,_astrologers,_diviners.htm">Magicians, Enchanters, Astrologers, Diviners</a></b><br>These are the wise men of Babylon, skilled in various forms of wisdom and interpretation, yet unable to interpret the king's dream.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/b/babylon.htm">Babylon</a></b><br>The setting of the event, a powerful empire known for its wealth, culture, and influence.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/d/dream.htm">Dream</a></b><br>A significant dream given to Nebuchadnezzar, which holds a divine message that requires interpretation.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/d/daniel.htm">Daniel (implied)</a></b><br>Although not mentioned in this specific verse, Daniel is the one who eventually interprets the dream, showcasing God's wisdom through him.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_limitations_of_human_wisdom.htm">The Limitations of Human Wisdom</a></b><br>The inability of the magicians and wise men to interpret the dream underscores the limitations of human wisdom without divine insight.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_revelation.htm">God's Sovereignty in Revelation</a></b><br>God chooses to reveal His messages through His chosen servants, like Daniel, emphasizing His control over revelation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/dependence_on_god_for_understanding.htm">Dependence on God for Understanding</a></b><br>Believers are reminded to seek God's wisdom and understanding in all things, rather than relying solely on human knowledge.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_god's_servants.htm">The Role of God's Servants</a></b><br>Daniel's eventual interpretation of the dream highlights the importance of being a faithful servant through whom God can work.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_futility_of_pagan_practices.htm">The Futility of Pagan Practices</a></b><br>The failure of the Babylonian wise men serves as a reminder of the futility of relying on pagan practices and beliefs.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_daniel_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Daniel 4</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_happened_to_belshazzar.htm">What happened to Belshazzar during the feast?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_daniel_interpret_dreams.htm">How does Daniel interpret dreams and visions in Babylon?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_4_captives_outshine_scholars.htm">How could four young captives learn and excel in 'all wisdom and knowledge' (Daniel 1:17) beyond experienced Babylonian scholars?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/should_christians_use_horoscopes.htm">Should Christians seek guidance from horoscopes?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/daniel/4-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">When</span><br /><span class="heb">בֵּאדַ֣יִן</span> <span class="translit">(bê·ḏa·yin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_116.htm">Strong's 116: </a> </span><span class="str2">Then, thereupon</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the magicians,</span><br /><span class="heb">חַרְטֻמַיָּא֙</span> <span class="translit">(ḥar·ṭu·may·yā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural determinate<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2749.htm">Strong's 2749: </a> </span><span class="str2">A horoscopist</span><br /><br /><span class="word">enchanters,</span><br /><span class="heb">אָֽשְׁפַיָּ֔א</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·šə·p̄ay·yā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural determinate<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_826.htm">Strong's 826: </a> </span><span class="str2">A conjurer, enchanter</span><br /><br /><span class="word">astrologers,</span><br /><span class="heb">כַּשְׂדָּאֵ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(kaś·dā·’ê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3779.htm">Strong's 3779: </a> </span><span class="str2">Chaldeans -- a Chaldaean</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and diviners</span><br /><span class="heb">וְגָזְרַיָּ֑א</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḡā·zə·ray·yā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural determinate<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1505.htm">Strong's 1505: </a> </span><span class="str2">To quarry, determine</span><br /><br /><span class="word">came in,</span><br /><span class="heb">עָלִּ֗ין</span> <span class="translit">(‘āl·lîn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5954.htm">Strong's 5954: </a> </span><span class="str2">To enter, to introduce</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲנָה֙</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_576.htm">Strong's 576: </a> </span><span class="str2">I</span><br /><br /><span class="word">told</span><br /><span class="heb">אָמַ֤ר</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·mar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_560.htm">Strong's 560: </a> </span><span class="str2">To say, tell, command</span><br /><br /><span class="word">them the dream,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְחֶלְמָ֗א</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḥel·mā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular determinate<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2493.htm">Strong's 2493: </a> </span><span class="str2">A dream</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and they could not</span><br /><span class="heb">לָא־</span> <span class="translit">(lā-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3809.htm">Strong's 3809: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">interpret it</span><br /><span class="heb">וּפִשְׁרֵ֖הּ</span> <span class="translit">(ū·p̄iš·rêh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6591.htm">Strong's 6591: </a> </span><span class="str2">An interpretation</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for me.</span><br /><span class="heb">לִֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(lî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/daniel/4-7.htm">Daniel 4:7 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/daniel/4-7.htm">Daniel 4:7 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/daniel/4-7.htm">Daniel 4:7 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/daniel/4-7.htm">Daniel 4:7 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/daniel/4-7.htm">Daniel 4:7 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/daniel/4-7.htm">Daniel 4:7 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/daniel/4-7.htm">Daniel 4:7 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/daniel/4-7.htm">Daniel 4:7 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/daniel/4-7.htm">Daniel 4:7 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/daniel/4-7.htm">Daniel 4:7 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/daniel/4-7.htm">OT Prophets: Daniel 4:7 Then came in the magicians the enchanters (Dan. 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