Daniel 2:19
Daniel 2:19 in Multiple Translations
During the night, the mystery was revealed to Daniel in a vision, and he blessed the God of heaven
¶ Then was the secret revealed unto Daniel in a night vision. Then Daniel blessed the God of heaven.
Then was the secret revealed unto Daniel in a vision of the night. Then Daniel blessed the God of heaven.
Then the secret was made clear to Daniel in a vision of the night. And Daniel gave blessing to the God of heaven.
That night the mystery was revealed to Daniel in a vision. Then Daniel praised the God of heaven:
Then was the secret reueiled vnto Daniel in a vision by night: therefore Daniel praysed the God of heauen.
Then to Daniel, in a vision of the night, the secret hath been revealed. Then hath Daniel blessed the God of the heavens.
Then the secret was revealed to Daniel in a vision of the night. Then Daniel blessed the God of heaven.
Then was the secret revealed to Daniel in a night vision. Then Daniel blessed the God of heaven.
Then was the mystery revealed to Daniel by a vision in the night: and Daniel blessed the God of heaven,
And that night God gave to me a vision in which he revealed the secret. Then I praised God,
Berean Amplified Bible — Daniel 2:19
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Daniel 2:19 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אֱדַ֗יִן
לְ/דָנִיֵּ֛אל
בְּ/חֶזְוָ֥/א
דִֽי
לֵילְיָ֖/א
רָזָ֣/ה
גֲלִ֑י
אֱדַ֨יִן֙
דָּֽנִיֵּ֔אל
בָּרִ֖ךְ
לֶ/אֱלָ֥הּ
שְׁמַיָּֽ/א
אֱדַ֗יִן
ʼĕdayin
H116
then
Adj
לְ/דָנִיֵּ֛אל
Dânîyêʼl
H1841
Daniel
Adj | N-proper
בְּ/חֶזְוָ֥/א
chêzêv
H2376
vision
Adj | N-ms | Art
דִֽי
dîy
H1768
that
Adj
לֵילְיָ֖/א
lêylᵉyâʼ
H3916
night
Adj | Art
רָזָ֣/ה
râz
H7328
mystery
Adj | Art
גֲלִ֑י
gᵉlâh
H1541
to reveal
Adj
אֱדַ֨יִן֙
ʼĕdayin
H116
then
Adj
דָּֽנִיֵּ֔אל
Dânîyêʼl
H1841
Daniel
Adj
בָּרִ֖ךְ
bᵉrak
H1289
to bless
Adj
לֶ/אֱלָ֥הּ
ʼĕlâhh
H426
god
Adj | N-ms
שְׁמַיָּֽ/א
shâmayin
H8065
heaven
Adj | Art
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Hebrew Word Reference — Daniel 2:19
אֱדַ֗יִן
ʼĕdayin
H116
"then"
Adj
Then or at that time, referring to a specific point in the past or future, like in the story of creation when God said 'then' the earth was formed. It is used to show a sequence of events. The KJV translates it as 'then' or 'now'.
Definition: then, afterwards, thereupon, from that time Aramaic of az (אָז "then" H0227A)
Usage: Occurs in 53 OT verses. KJV: now, that time, then. See also: Ezra 4:9; Daniel 4:16; Daniel 7:19.
לְ/דָנִיֵּ֛אל
Dânîyêʼl
H1841
"Daniel"
Adj | N-proper
The prophet Daniel, also called Belteshazzar, lived during the Exile and Return, and his name means God is my judge.
Definition: A prophet living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezk.14.14; also called Belteshazzar at Dan.1.7; 2.26; 4.8,9,18,19; 5.12; 10.1; Aramaic of da.niy.yel (דָּנִיֵּאל, דָּנִאֵל "Daniel" H1840) § Daniel = "God is my judge" 1) the 4th of the greater prophets, taken as hostage in the first deportation to Babylon, because of the gift of God of the interpretation of dreams, he became the 2nd in command of the Babylon empire and lasted through the end of the Babylonian empire and into the Persian empire. His prophecies are the key to the understanding of end time events. Noted for his purity and holiness by contemporary prophet, Ezekiel 1a) also, 'Belteshazzar' (H01095 or H01096)
Usage: Occurs in 43 OT verses. KJV: Daniel. See also: Daniel 2:13; Daniel 5:29; Daniel 7:28.
בְּ/חֶזְוָ֥/א
chêzêv
H2376
"vision"
Adj | N-ms | Art
This word means a sight or appearance, often referring to a vision or dream. It is used in the Bible to describe what people see, either physically or spiritually.
Definition: 1) vision, appearance 1a) vision 1b) appearance
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: look, vision. See also: Daniel 2:19; Daniel 7:1; Daniel 7:20.
דִֽי
dîy
H1768
"that"
Adj
This word is used as a relative conjunction, like 'that' or 'which', to connect ideas in sentences. It appears in Genesis and Exodus to describe relationships between people and things. The KJV translates it as 'that' or 'which'.
Definition: part of relation 1) who, which, that mark of genitive 2) that of, which belongs to, that conj 3) that, because
Usage: Occurs in 186 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] as, but, for(-asmuch [phrase]), [phrase] now, of, seeing, than, that, therefore, until, [phrase] what (-soever), when, which, whom, whose. See also: Ezra 4:9; Daniel 3:7; Jeremiah 10:11.
לֵילְיָ֖/א
lêylᵉyâʼ
H3916
"night"
Adj | Art
Lael or night is also the name of an Israelite, possibly symbolizing the darkness or mystery surrounding this person's life or actions, as recorded in biblical history.
Definition: night
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: night. See also: Daniel 2:19; Daniel 7:2; Daniel 7:13.
רָזָ֣/ה
râz
H7328
"mystery"
Adj | Art
This Hebrew word means a secret or mystery, often referring to something hidden or unknown. It appears in the Bible as a secret or confidential matter. In the KJV, it is translated as secret.
Definition: secret
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: secret. See also: Daniel 2:18; Daniel 2:29; Daniel 4:6.
גֲלִ֑י
gᵉlâh
H1541
"to reveal"
Adj
This word is similar to H1540, but it's used to reveal secrets or take someone into exile. It's about making something known that was previously hidden. In the Bible, it's used to describe revealing important information.
Definition: 1) to reveal 1a) (P'al) to reveal (secrets), be revealed 1b) (Aphel) to take into exile
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: bring over, carry away, reveal. See also: Ezra 4:10; Daniel 2:28; Daniel 2:47.
אֱדַ֨יִן֙
ʼĕdayin
H116
"then"
Adj
Then or at that time, referring to a specific point in the past or future, like in the story of creation when God said 'then' the earth was formed. It is used to show a sequence of events. The KJV translates it as 'then' or 'now'.
Definition: then, afterwards, thereupon, from that time Aramaic of az (אָז "then" H0227A)
Usage: Occurs in 53 OT verses. KJV: now, that time, then. See also: Ezra 4:9; Daniel 4:16; Daniel 7:19.
דָּֽנִיֵּ֔אל
Dânîyêʼl
H1841
"Daniel"
Adj
The prophet Daniel, also called Belteshazzar, lived during the Exile and Return, and his name means God is my judge.
Definition: A prophet living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezk.14.14; also called Belteshazzar at Dan.1.7; 2.26; 4.8,9,18,19; 5.12; 10.1; Aramaic of da.niy.yel (דָּנִיֵּאל, דָּנִאֵל "Daniel" H1840) § Daniel = "God is my judge" 1) the 4th of the greater prophets, taken as hostage in the first deportation to Babylon, because of the gift of God of the interpretation of dreams, he became the 2nd in command of the Babylon empire and lasted through the end of the Babylonian empire and into the Persian empire. His prophecies are the key to the understanding of end time events. Noted for his purity and holiness by contemporary prophet, Ezekiel 1a) also, 'Belteshazzar' (H01095 or H01096)
Usage: Occurs in 43 OT verses. KJV: Daniel. See also: Daniel 2:13; Daniel 5:29; Daniel 7:28.
בָּרִ֖ךְ
bᵉrak
H1289
"to bless"
Adj
To bless means to show respect or praise, often by kneeling down. In the Bible, it can also mean to curse someone, which is the opposite of a blessing. This word is used to describe how people honor God.
Definition: 1) to bless, kneel 1a) (P'al) 1a1) kneeling (participle) 1a2) to be blessed 1b) (Pael) to bless, praise
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: bless, kneel. See also: Daniel 2:19; Daniel 3:28; Daniel 6:11.
לֶ/אֱלָ֥הּ
ʼĕlâhh
H426
"god"
Adj | N-ms
This word means God, referring to the God of Israel or a heathen deity, as seen in various KJV translations. It is used to describe a divine being.
Definition: 1) god, God 1a) god, heathen deity 1b) God (of Israel)
Usage: Occurs in 78 OT verses. KJV: God, god. See also: Ezra 4:24; Daniel 2:19; Jeremiah 10:11.
שְׁמַיָּֽ/א
shâmayin
H8065
"heaven"
Adj | Art
This Aramaic word for heaven is similar to the Hebrew word, referring to the sky and the abode of God. It is used to describe the dwelling place of God in the Bible.
Definition: 1) heaven, heavens, sky 1a) visible sky 1b) Heaven (as abode of God)
Usage: Occurs in 35 OT verses. KJV: heaven. See also: Ezra 5:11; Daniel 4:12; Jeremiah 10:11.
Study Notes — Daniel 2:19
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- Context
- Cross References
- Daniel 2:19 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Daniel 2:19
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 2:19
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 2:19
- Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 2:19
- Ellicott's Commentary on Daniel 2:19
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Daniel 2:19
- Cambridge Bible on Daniel 2:19
- Barnes' Notes on Daniel 2:19
- Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 2:19
- Sermons on Daniel 2:19
Context — The Dream Revealed to Daniel
17Then Daniel returned to his house and explained the matter to his friends Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah,
18urging them to plead for mercy from the God of heaven concerning this mystery, so that Daniel and his friends would not be killed with the rest of the wise men of Babylon.
19During the night, the mystery was revealed to Daniel in a vision, and he blessed the God of heaven
20and declared: “Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, for wisdom and power belong to Him. 21He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Numbers 12:6 | He said, “Hear now My words: If there is a prophet among you, I, the LORD, will reveal Myself to him in a vision; I will speak to him in a dream. |
| 2 | Amos 3:7 | Surely the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing His plan to His servants the prophets. |
| 3 | Daniel 7:7 | After this, as I watched in my vision in the night, suddenly a fourth beast appeared, and it was terrifying—dreadful and extremely strong—with large iron teeth. It devoured and crushed; then it trampled underfoot whatever was left. It was different from all the beasts before it, and it had ten horns. |
| 4 | Job 33:15–16 | In a dream, in a vision in the night, when deep sleep falls upon men as they slumber on their beds, He opens their ears and terrifies them with warnings |
| 5 | Daniel 1:17 | 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. |
| 6 | Psalms 25:14 | The LORD confides in those who fear Him, and reveals His covenant to them. |
| 7 | 1 Corinthians 2:9–10 | 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.” But God has revealed it to us by the Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God. |
| 8 | Job 4:13 | In disquieting visions in the night, when deep sleep falls on men, |
| 9 | Daniel 2:22 | He reveals the deep and hidden things; He knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with Him. |
| 10 | Matthew 2:12–13 | And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they withdrew to their country by another route. When the Magi had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up!” he said. “Take the Child and His mother and flee to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the Child to kill Him.” |
Daniel 2:19 Summary
In Daniel 2:19, Daniel received a vision from God that helped him understand the king's dream, and he responded by blessing and praising God. This shows us that God is the source of all wisdom and power, and when we seek Him, He can give us the understanding and guidance we need, as seen in Proverbs 2:6 and James 1:5. Just like Daniel, we can trust in God's sovereignty and power, and seek His mercy and wisdom in our own lives, knowing that He is always with us and wants to guide us. By doing so, we can experience the peace and confidence that comes from knowing God is in control, as promised in Isaiah 26:3.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of vision did Daniel have in Daniel 2:19?
The Bible does not specify the exact nature of the vision, but it was a revelation from God that helped Daniel understand the mystery of the king's dream, similar to the visions given to prophets in Ezekiel 1:1 and Isaiah 6:1.
Why did Daniel bless the God of heaven after receiving the vision?
Daniel blessed God because he recognized that the revelation and wisdom came from Him, as stated in Daniel 2:20, and this attitude of gratitude is encouraged throughout the Bible, such as in Psalms 103:1-5.
How did Daniel's faith influence his response to the king's dream?
Daniel's faith in the God of heaven gave him the courage to seek mercy and wisdom from God, as seen in Daniel 2:18, and this faith is exemplified in other biblical characters, such as in Hebrews 11:6.
What can we learn from Daniel's experience about seeking God's guidance?
We can learn that seeking God's guidance through prayer and faith, as Daniel did, can lead to a deeper understanding of His will and purposes, as taught in Proverbs 3:5-6 and Jeremiah 29:13.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need God's guidance and wisdom, and how can I seek Him like Daniel did?
- How do I respond when God answers my prayers or gives me insight into a difficult situation, and what can I learn from Daniel's example of blessing God?
- In what ways can I cultivate a deeper trust in God's sovereignty and power, as described in Daniel 2:20-21, and how will this impact my daily life?
- How can I apply the lesson from Daniel's experience to my own life, seeking God's mercy and wisdom in times of uncertainty or challenge?
Gill's Exposition on Daniel 2:19
Then was the secret revealed unto Daniel in a night vision,.... That is, after Daniel and his companions had importunately sought the Lord by prayer, the secret of the king's dream, and the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 2:19
Then was the secret revealed unto Daniel in a night vision. Then Daniel blessed the God of heaven.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 2:19
It is not improbably conjectured that Daniel spent the night in watching and prayer, for night vision is distinguished from dreams, ; whether sleeping or waking, Daniel had the same thing revealed unto him which king Nebuchadnezzar had, with this difference, the king remembered not his dream, nor knew what it meant, but Daniel was able to tell his dream and give the meaning of it also. Daniel blessed the God of heaven; he gave thanks and praise to the Father of lights, from whom all wisdom comes, who heard his prayer, and revealed this secret to him. Note, this was revealed to Daniel, and not to his companions, for he was chief, and by this is signified by what steps he rose up to the degree of a famous prophet. Again, he calls the true God the God of heaven, because he made heaven, his throne is there, and the magicians’ and heathen gods come not there, but were cast out thence, being devils of hell; but the God of Israel is the God of heaven.
Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 2:19
Daniel 2:19 Then was the secret revealed unto Daniel in a night vision. Then Daniel blessed the God of heaven.Ver. 19. Then was the secret revealed.] Oh the power of joint prayer! It seldom or never miscarrieth. While the apostles were praying together, the house where they prayed shook; to show that heaven itseff was shaken, and God overcome by such batteries. In a night vision.] Vigiliae noctis; as he watched in the night; for he watched as well as prayed. Then Daniel blessed the God of heaven.] Who had "not turned away his prayer nor his mercy from him." They that pray heartily shall never want matter of praise, and such shall be ever driving a holy trade between heaven and earth, till they cease to pray; but praise God throughout all eternity. Alb. Mag.
Ellicott's Commentary on Daniel 2:19
(19) Night vision.—Not in a dream, but literally in a vision; but that Daniel saw a repetition of the king’s dream cannot be inferred from the words. We know from Numbers 12:6 that God was pleased to reveal the truth both by dreams and by visions.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Daniel 2:19
Verse 19. Then was the secret revealed - in a night vision.] Daniel either dreamed it, or it was represented to his mind by an immediate inspiration.
Cambridge Bible on Daniel 2:19
19. in a vision of the night] For the expression, comp. Isaiah 29:7 (‘like a dream, a vision of the night’), Job 4:13; Job 7:14; Job 20:8; Job 33:15, Genesis 46:2.
Barnes' Notes on Daniel 2:19
Then was the secret revealed ... - To wit, the dream and the interpretation. The thing which had been “hidden” was disclosed. We may suppose that this occurred after a suitable time had been given to prayer.
Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 2:19
17-19. Daniel joining in prayer with his companions to the one God, whose knowledge and power extend everywhere — the God of heaven (Genesis 24:7), who can alone reveal secrets (Amos 3:7; Deuteronomy
Sermons on Daniel 2:19
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From Babylon to Jerusalem - (Daniel) ch.7 & 8 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of seeking understanding and wisdom from God through the scriptures. He references the book of Proverbs, highlighting the need |
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How Big Is Your God? by Denis Lyle | Denis Lyle preaches on the story of Daniel facing impossible circumstances but having a God-centered perspective, emphasizing the importance of having a high view of God to sustain |
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(Prophecy) Introduction to Prophecy by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the role of a prophet and the importance of being a seer, someone who sees and understands God's plans and purposes. The speaker emphasizes th |
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Introduction to Prophecy by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the potential consequences of allowing certain types of music into our lives. He emphasizes the importance of being aware of the long-term ef |
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Naaman Healed of Leprosy Part 2 by Bertha Smith | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the stories of Moses and Mary Maginn from the Bible. He highlights how Moses, at the age of forty, took matters into his own hands and killed |
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The Truth About Prophecy - Introduction - Part 1 by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the different aspects of prophecy in the Bible, highlighting the need for a clear understanding of what true prophecy entails. It addresses the confusion sur |
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God's Man by Francois Carr | This sermon focuses on the transformation and journey of Moses, drawing parallels to personal experiences and the need for surrender, faith, and trust in God. It emphasizes the imp |