Daniel 2:47 “The king said to Daniel, “Your God is truly the God of gods and Lord o…”

Daniel 2:47

The king said to Daniel, “Your God is truly the God of gods and Lord of kings, the Revealer of Mysteries, since you were able to reveal this mystery.”

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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.

World English Bible

The king answered to Daniel, and said, “Of a truth your God is the God of gods, and the Lord of kings, and a revealer of secrets, since you have been able to reveal this secret.”

American Standard Version

The king answered unto Daniel, and said, Of a truth your God is the God of gods, and the Lord of kings, and a revealer of secrets, seeing thou hast been able to reveal this secret.

Geneva Bible 1599

Also the King answered vnto Daniel, and said, I know of a trueth that your God is a God of gods, and the Lord of Kings, and the reueiler of secrets, seeing thou couldest open this secret.

Darby Translation

The king answered Daniel and said, Of a truth it is that your God is the God of gods, and the Lord of kings, and a revealer of secrets, because thou wast able to reveal this secret.

Young's Literal Translation

The king hath answered 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, since thou hast been able to reveal this secret.'

Bible in Basic English

And the king made answer to Daniel and said, Truly, your God is a God of gods and a Lord of kings, and an unveiler of secrets, for you have been able to make this secret clear.

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Cross references

“a God”

Daniel 11:36 Deuteronomy 10:17 Psalm 136:2 Joshua 22:22

Daniel 11:36 · BSB

Then the king will do as he pleases and will exalt and magnify himself above every god, and he will speak monstrous things against the God of gods. He will be successful until the time of wrath is completed, for what has…

Deuteronomy 10:17 · BSB

For the LORD your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great, mighty, and awesome God, showing no partiality and accepting no bribe.

Psalm 136:2 · BSB

Give thanks to the God of gods. His loving devotion endures forever.

Joshua 22:22 · BSB

“The LORD, the Mighty One, is God! The LORD, the Mighty One, is God! He knows, and may Israel also know. If this was in rebellion or breach of faith against the LORD, do not spare us today.

“a Lord”

Daniel 2:37 Psalm 72:11 Psalm 82:1 1 Timothy 6:15 Revelation 1:5 Revelation 17:14

Daniel 2:37 · BSB

You, O king, are the king of kings, to whom the God of heaven has given sovereignty, power, strength, and glory.

Psalm 72:11 · BSB

May all kings bow down to him and all nations serve him.

Psalm 82:1 · BSB

God presides in the divine assembly; He renders judgment among the gods:

1 Timothy 6:15 · BSB

which the blessed and only Sovereign One—the King of kings and Lord of lords—will bring about in His own time.

Revelation 1:5 · BSB

and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To Him who loves us and has released us from our sins by His blood,

Revelation 17:14 · BSB

They will make war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will triumph over them, because He is Lord of lords and King of kings; and He will be accompanied by His called and chosen and faithful ones.”

“a revealer”

Daniel 2:28 Amos 3:7 Genesis 41:39 Daniel 2:19 Daniel 4:8 Daniel 4:9

Daniel 2:28 · BSB

But there is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries, and He has made known to King Nebuchadnezzar what will happen in the latter days. Your dream and the visions that came into your mind as you lay on your bed were these:

Amos 3:7 · BSB

Surely the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing His plan to His servants the prophets.

Genesis 41:39 · BSB

Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has made all this known to you, there is no one as discerning and wise as you.

Daniel 2:19 · BSB

During the night, the mystery was revealed to Daniel in a vision, and he blessed the God of heaven

Daniel 4:8 · BSB

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:

Daniel 4:9 · BSB

“O Belteshazzar, chief of the magicians, I know that the spirit of the holy gods is in you and that no mystery baffles you. So explain to me the visions I saw in my dream, and their interpretation.

Also

Daniel 2:22 Daniel 4:25

Daniel 2:22 · BSB

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

Daniel 4:25 · BSB

You will be driven away from mankind, and your dwelling will be with the beasts of the field. You will feed on grass like an ox and be drenched with the dew of heaven, and seven times shall pass you by, until you acknowl…

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

In context

46At this, King Nebuchadnezzar fell on his face, paid homage to Daniel, and ordered that an offering and incense be presented to him.

48Then the king promoted Daniel and gave him many generous gifts. He made him ruler over the entire province of Babylon and chief administrator over all the wise men of Babylon.

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