Parallel Verses
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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 Chaldean answered before the king, and said, There is not a man upon the dry land that shall be able to show the king's word: for which cause that every king, leader, and ruler, asked not a word like this to any sacred scribe, and enchanter, and Chaldean. 11 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. 12 For this cause the king was in dignant and greatly angry, and he spake to destroy to all the wise of Babel.
Cross References
Daniel 5:11
There is a man in thy kingdom that the spirit of the holy gods in him; and in the days of thy father, his light and his understanding and wisdom according to the wisdom of the gods was found in him; and king Nebuchadnezzar thy father, the king thy father, set him up leader of the sacred scribes, the enchanters, the Chaldeans, the diviners:
Genesis 41:39
And Pharaoh will say to Joseph, After that God showed thee all this, none discerning and wise as thou.
Exodus 29:45
And I dwelt in the midst of the sons of Israel, and I was to them for God.
Isaiah 57:15
For thus said the high and lifted up inhabiting eternity, and his name Holy; being lifted up, and I will dwell in the holy place, and with the broken and humble of spirit, to preserve alive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the broken.
Exodus 8:19
And the sacred scribes will say to Pharaoh, This the finger of God: and Pharaoh's heart will be strengthened, and he heard not to them: as Jehovah said.
Numbers 35:34
And thou shalt not defile the land which ye shall dwell upon it, which I dwell in the midst of it: for I Jehovah dwell in the midst of the sons of Israel
1 Kings 8:27
For truly shall God dwell upon the earth? Behold the heavens and the heavens of the heavens shall not contain thee; much less this house which I built
2 Chronicles 6:18
For indeed will God dwell with man upon the earth? Behold, the heavens and the heavens of the heavens will not contain thee; much less this house which I built
Psalm 68:18
Thou didst go up to height, thou didst take captive captivity: thou didst receive gifts in man, also those turning away, for Jehovah God to dwell.
Psalm 113:5-6
Who as Jehovah our God, lifting himself up to dwell?
Psalm 132:14
This my rest even forever: here I will dwell, for I desired it
Isaiah 8:18
Behold me and the children which Jehovah gave to me for signs and for wonders in Israel from Jehovah of armies dwelling in mount Zion.
Isaiah 66:1-2
Thus said Jehovah, The heavens my throne, and the earth the footstool of my feet: where this house which ye will build to me? and where this place of my rest?
Daniel 2:27-28
Daniel answered before the king, and said, The secret that the, king asked, not the wise men, the enchanters, the sacred scribes, the diviners, shall be able to show to the king;
Joel 3:21
And I cleansed their blood I cleansed not: and Jehovah dwelt in Zion.
Matthew 19:26
And Jesus having looked up said to them, With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.
John 1:1-3
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and God was the Word.
John 1:14
And the Word was flesh, and dwelt with us, (and we beheld his glory, as the glory of the only born of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
John 14:17
The Spirit of truth; which the world cannot receive, for it sees it not, neither knows: and ye know it; for it shall remain with you, and shall be in you.
John 14:23
Jesus answered and said to him, If any one love me, he will keep my word: and my Father will love him, and we will come to him, and we will make our stay with him.
2 Corinthians 6:16
And what agreement to the temple of God with images? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God said, That I will dwell in them, and will go round about; and will be their God, and they shall be a people to me.
Revelation 21:3
And I heard a great voice from heaven saying, Behold the tent of God with men, and he will dwell with them and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, their God.