Parallel Verses
Amplified
Furthermore, what the king demands is an unusual and difficult thing indeed! No one except the gods can reveal it to the king, and their dwelling is not with [mortal] flesh.”
New American Standard Bible
Moreover, the thing which the king demands is
King James Version
And it is a rare thing that the king requireth, and there is none other that can shew it before the king, except the gods, whose dwelling is not with flesh.
Holman Bible
What the king is asking is so difficult that no one can make it known to him except the gods, whose dwelling is not with mortals.”
International Standard Version
Furthermore, what the king is asking is so difficult that no one can reveal it except the gods and they don't live with human beings."
A Conservative Version
And it is a rare thing that the king requires, and there is no other who can show it before the king, except the gods, whose dwelling is not with flesh.
American Standard Version
And it is a rare thing that the king requireth, and there is no other that can show it before the king, except the gods, whose dwelling is not with flesh.
Bible in Basic English
The king's request is a very hard one, and there is no other who is able to make it clear to the king, but the gods, whose living-place is not with flesh.
Darby Translation
For the thing that the king demandeth is extraordinary, and there is none other that can shew it before the king, except the gods, whose dwelling is not with flesh.
Julia Smith Translation
And the word the king asked will be made rare, and there is not another that will show it before the king except the gods that their dwelling is not with flesh.
King James 2000
And it is a rare thing that the king requires, and there is none other that can reveal it before the king, except the gods, whose dwelling is not with flesh.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And the thing that the king is asking [is too] difficult and {there is no one who} can reveal it to the king except [the] gods {whose dwelling is not with mortals}."
Modern King James verseion
And it is a rare thing that the king asks, and there is no other who can reveal it before the king, except the gods, whose dwelling is not with flesh.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
for it is a very hard matter, that the king requireth. Neither is there any that can certify the king thereof, except the gods: whose dwelling is not among the creatures."
NET Bible
What the king is asking is too difficult, and no one exists who can disclose it to the king, except for the gods -- but they don't live among mortals!"
New Heart English Bible
It is a rare thing that the king requires, and there is no other who can show it before the king, except the gods, whose dwelling is not with flesh."
The Emphasized Bible
and, the thing which the king hath asked, is difficult, and, none other, is there, who can declare it before the king, - saving the gods whose dwelling is, not with flesh.
Webster
And it is a rare thing that the king requireth, and there is no other that can show it before the king, except the gods, whose dwelling is not with flesh.
World English Bible
It is a rare thing that the king requires, and there is no other who can show it before the king, except the gods, whose dwelling is not with flesh.
Youngs Literal Translation
and the thing that the king is asking is precious, and others are there not that do shew it before the king, save the gods, whose dwelling is not with flesh.'
Themes
Government » Monarchical » By nebuchadnezzar
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Nebuchadnezzar, commanding to destroy the wise men
Interlinear
La' (Aramaic)
La' (Aramaic)
Word Count of 20 Translations in Daniel 2:11
Verse Info
Context Readings
The King's Troubling Dream
10 The Chaldeans answered the king and said, “There is not a man on earth who can tell the king this matter, for no king, lord or ruler has ever asked such a thing as this of any magician or enchanter or Chaldean. 11 Furthermore, what the king demands is an unusual and difficult thing indeed! No one except the gods can reveal it to the king, and their dwelling is not with [mortal] flesh.” 12 Because of this the king was indignant and extremely furious and gave a command to destroy all the wise men of Babylon.
Cross References
Daniel 5:11
There is a man in your kingdom in whom is
Genesis 41:39
Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since [your] God has shown you all this, there is no one as discerning and clear-headed and wise as you are.
Exodus 29:45
I will dwell among the sons of Israel and be their God.
Isaiah 57:15
For the high and exalted One
He who inhabits eternity, Whose name is Holy says this,
“I dwell on the high and holy place,
But also with the
In order to revive the spirit of the humble
And to revive the heart of the contrite [overcome with sorrow for sin].
Exodus 8:19
Then the magicians said to Pharaoh, “This is the [supernatural] finger of God.” But Pharaoh’s heart was hardened and he would not listen to them, just as the Lord had said.
Numbers 35:34
You shall not defile the land in which you live, in the midst of which I live, for I, the Lord, live among the people of Israel.’”
1 Kings 8:27
But will God indeed dwell on the earth? Behold, heaven and the highest heaven cannot contain You; how much less this house which I have built!
2 Chronicles 6:18
“But will God actually dwell with mankind on the earth? Behold, heaven and the highest heaven cannot contain You; how much less this house which I have built!
Psalm 68:18
You have ascended on high, You have led away captive Your captives;
You have received gifts among men,
Even from the rebellious also, that the Lord God may dwell there.
Psalm 113:5-6
Who is like the Lord our God,
Who is enthroned on high,
Psalm 132:14
“This is My resting place forever” [says the Lord];
“Here will I dwell, for I have desired it.
Isaiah 8:18
Listen carefully, I and the children whom the Lord has given me are
Isaiah 66:1-2
This is what the Lord says,
Where, then, is a house that you could build for Me?
And where will My resting place be?
Daniel 2:27-28
Daniel answered the king and said, “Regarding the mystery about which the king has inquired, neither the wise men, enchanters, magicians, nor astrologers are able to answer the king,
Joel 3:21
And I shall avenge their blood which I have not avenged,
For the Lord dwells in Zion.
Matthew 19:26
But Jesus looked at them and said,
John 1:1-3
In the beginning [before all time] was the Word (
John 1:14
And the Word (Christ) became flesh, and lived among us; and we [actually] saw His glory, glory as belongs to the [One and] only begotten Son of the Father, [the Son who is truly unique, the only One of His kind, who is] full of grace and truth (absolutely free of deception).
John 14:17
John 14:23
Jesus answered,
2 Corinthians 6:16
What agreement is there between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God; just as God said:
And I will be their God, and they shall be My people.
Revelation 21:3
and then I heard a loud voice from the throne, saying, “See! The tabernacle of God is among men, and He will live among them, and they will be His people, and God Himself will be with them