Daniel 2:22 “He reveals the deep and hidden things; He knows what lies in darkness,…”

Daniel 2:22

He reveals the deep and hidden things; He knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with Him.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

He revealeth the deep and secret things: he knoweth what is in the darkness, and the light dwelleth with him.

World English Bible

He reveals the deep and secret things. He knows what is in the darkness, and the light dwells with him.

American Standard Version

he revealeth the deep and secret things; he knoweth what is in the darkness, and the light dwelleth with him.

Geneva Bible 1599

Hee discouereth the deepe and secrete things: he knoweth what is in darkenes, and the light dwelleth with him.

Darby Translation

It is he that revealeth the deep and secret things; He knoweth what is in the darkness, and the light dwelleth with him.

Young's Literal Translation

He is revealing deep and hidden things; He hath known what [is] in darkness, and light with Him hath dwelt.

Bible in Basic English

He is the unveiler of deep and secret things: he has knowledge of what is in the dark, and the light has its living-place with him.

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Cross references

“revealeth”

Job 12:22 Psalm 25:14 1 Corinthians 2:9–11 Daniel 2:11 Genesis 41:25–28 Isaiah 41:22

Job 12:22 · BSB

He reveals the deep things of darkness and brings deep shadows into light.

Psalm 25:14 · BSB

The LORD confides in those who fear Him, and reveals His covenant to them.

1 Corinthians 2:9–11 · BSB

Rather, as it is written: “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no heart has imagined, what God has prepared for those who love Him.”

Daniel 2:11 · BSB

What the king requests is so difficult that no one can tell it to him except the gods, whose dwelling is not with mortals.”

Genesis 41:25–28 · BSB

At this, Joseph said to Pharaoh, “The dreams of Pharaoh are one and the same. God has revealed to Pharaoh what He is about to do.

Isaiah 41:22 · BSB

“Let them come and tell us what will happen. Tell the former things, so that we may reflect on them and know the outcome. Or announce to us what is coming.

“he knoweth”

Jeremiah 23:24 Hebrews 4:13 Job 26:6 1 Corinthians 4:5 John 21:17 Psalm 139:11

Jeremiah 23:24 · BSB

“Can a man hide in secret places where I cannot see him?” declares the LORD. “Do I not fill the heavens and the earth?” declares the LORD.

Hebrews 4:13 · BSB

Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.

Job 26:6 · BSB

Sheol is naked before God, and Abaddon has no covering.

1 Corinthians 4:5 · BSB

Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from…

John 21:17 · BSB

Jesus asked a third time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” Peter was deeply hurt that Jesus had asked him a third time, “Do you love Me?” “Lord, You know all things,” he replied. “You know I love You.” Jesus said to…

Psalm 139:11 · BSB

If I say, “Surely the darkness will hide me, and the light become night around me”—

“and the”

1 John 1:5 James 1:17 Daniel 5:11 Psalm 36:9 1 Timothy 6:16 John 8:12

1 John 1:5 · BSB

And this is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you: God is light, and in Him there is no darkness at all.

James 1:17 · BSB

Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow.

Daniel 5:11 · BSB

There is a man in your kingdom who has the spirit of the holy gods in him. In the days of your father he was found to have insight, intelligence, and wisdom like that of the gods. Your father, King Nebuchadnezzar, appoin…

Psalm 36:9 · BSB

For with You is the fountain of life; in Your light we see light.

1 Timothy 6:16 · BSB

He alone is immortal and dwells in unapproachable light. No one has ever seen Him, nor can anyone see Him. To Him be honor and eternal dominion! Amen.

John 8:12 · BSB

Once again, Jesus spoke to the people and said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.”

Also

Isaiah 45:7

Isaiah 45:7 · BSB

I form the light and create the darkness; I bring prosperity and create calamity. I, the LORD, do all these things.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

21He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.

23To You, O God of my fathers, I give thanks and praise, because You have given me wisdom and power. And now You have made known to me what we have requested, for You have made known to us the dream of the king.”

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