Daniel 2:30 “And to me this mystery has been revealed, not because I have more wisd…”

Daniel 2:30

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.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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.

World English Bible

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.

American Standard Version

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.

Geneva Bible 1599

As for me, this secret is not shewed mee for any wisedome that I haue, more then any other liuing, but onely to shewe the King the interpretation, and that thou mightest knowe the thoughts of thine heart.

Darby Translation

And as for me, this secret is revealed to me, not by [any] wisdom that I have more than any living, but to the intent that the interpretation should be made known to the king, and that thou mightest know the thoughts of thy heart.

Young's Literal Translation

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.

Bible in Basic English

As for me, this secret is not made clear to me because of any wisdom which I have more than any living man, but in order that the sense of the dream may be made clear to the king, and that you may have knowledge of the thoughts of your heart.

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Cross references

“this secret”

Genesis 41:16 Acts 3:12 1 Corinthians 15:8–12

Genesis 41:16 · BSB

“I myself cannot do it,” Joseph replied, “but God will give Pharaoh a sound answer.”

Acts 3:12 · BSB

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?

1 Corinthians 15:8–12 · BSB

And last of all He appeared to me also, as to one of untimely birth.

“but”

2 Corinthians 4:15 Daniel 2:49 Isaiah 45:4 Matthew 24:22 Mark 13:20 Romans 8:28

2 Corinthians 4:15 · BSB

All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is extending to more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow, to the glory of God.

Daniel 2:49 · BSB

And at Daniel’s request, the king appointed Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego to manage the province of Babylon, while Daniel remained in the king’s court.

Isaiah 45:4 · BSB

For the sake of Jacob My servant and Israel My chosen one, I call you by name; I have given you a title of honor, though you have not known Me.

Matthew 24:22 · BSB

If those days had not been cut short, nobody would be saved. But for the sake of the elect, those days will be cut short.

Mark 13:20 · BSB

If the Lord had not cut short those days, nobody would be saved. But for the sake of the elect, whom He has chosen, He has cut them short.

Romans 8:28 · BSB

And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.

Also

Amos 4:13 Daniel 1:17

Amos 4:13 · BSB

For behold, He who forms the mountains, who creates the wind and reveals His thoughts to man, who turns the dawn to darkness and strides on the heights of the earth— the LORD, the God of Hosts, is His name.”

Daniel 1:17 · BSB

To these four young men God gave knowledge and understanding in every kind of literature and wisdom. And Daniel had insight into all kinds of visions and dreams.

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

In context

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.

31As you, O king, were watching, a great statue appeared. A great and dazzling statue stood before you, and its form was awesome.

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