Parallel Verses
A Conservative Version
Daniel answered and said, Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, for wisdom and might are his.
New American Standard Bible
Daniel said,
“Let the name of God be
For
King James Version
Daniel answered and said, Blessed be the name of God for ever and ever: for wisdom and might are his:
Holman Bible
and declared:
be praised forever and ever,
for wisdom
International Standard Version
and said, "May the name of God be blessed forever and ever; wisdom and power are his for evermore.
American Standard Version
Daniel answered and said, Blessed be the name of God for ever and ever; for wisdom and might are his.
Amplified
Daniel answered,
For wisdom and power belong to Him.
Bible in Basic English
And Daniel said in answer, May the name of God be praised for ever and ever: for wisdom and strength are his:
Darby Translation
Daniel answered and said, Blessed be the name of God for ever and ever; For wisdom and might are his.
Julia Smith Translation
Daniel. answered and said, For this the name of God being praised from forever and even to forever: for wisdom and strength are to him:
King James 2000
Daniel answered and said, Blessed be the name of God forever and ever: for wisdom and might are his:
Lexham Expanded Bible
Daniel {said}: "Let his name, [the name] of God, be blessed {throughout the ages}, for the wisdom and the power {are his}.
Modern King James verseion
Daniel answered and said, Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, for wisdom and might are His.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Daniel also cried aloud, and said, "O that the name of God might be praised for ever and ever, for wisdom and strength are his own!
NET Bible
saying, "Let the name of God be praised forever and ever, for wisdom and power belong to him.
New Heart English Bible
Daniel answered, "Blessed be the name of God forever and ever; for wisdom and might are his.
The Emphasized Bible
Daniel responded, and said, Let the name of God be blessed from age to age, - in that wisdom and might, to him belong;
Webster
Daniel answered and said, Blessed be the name of God for ever and ever: for wisdom and might are his:
World English Bible
Daniel answered, Blessed be the name of God forever and ever; for wisdom and might are his.
Youngs Literal Translation
Daniel hath answered and said, 'Let the name of God be blessed from age even unto age, for wisdom and might -- for they are His.
Themes
God » Wisdom of » Wisdom of God
God » Mercy of » Name of, reverenced
Government » God setting up and removing kings
Knowledge » Who God gives knowledge to
Mishael » Also called meshach » Assists daniel in interpreting nebuchadnezzars dream
Name » Of the lord to be reverenced
Praise » Is due to God on account of » His wisdom
Prayer » Answered » Daniel, for the interpretation of nebuchadnezzars dream
Resurrection » The lord revealing secrets
Reverence » For religious leaders for word of God » For God's name
Strength » Strength belonging to God
Understanding » Those that understand
Wisdom » The lord giving wisdom
Wisdom » Who God gives wisdom to
Topics
Interlinear
Min (Aramaic)
References
Easton
Word Count of 20 Translations in Daniel 2:20
Prayers for Daniel 2:20
Verse Info
Context Readings
God Reveals Nebuchadnezzar's Dream
19 Then the secret was shown to Daniel in a vision of the night. Then Daniel blessed the God of heaven. 20 Daniel answered and said, Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, for wisdom and might are his. 21 And he changes the times and the seasons. He removes kings, and sets up kings. He gives wisdom to the wise, and knowledge to those who have understanding.
Phrases
Cross References
Psalm 113:2
Blessed be the name of LORD from this time forth and for evermore.
Psalm 115:18
but we will bless LORD from this time forth and for evermore. Praise ye LORD.
Psalm 145:1-2
I will extol thee, my God, O King, and I will bless thy name forever and ever.
1 Chronicles 29:10-12
Therefore David praised LORD before all the assembly. And David said, Blessed be thou, O LORD, the God of Israel our father, forever and ever.
Job 12:13
With [God] is wisdom and might. He has counsel and understanding.
Job 12:16-22
With him is strength and wisdom. The deceived and the deceiver are his.
Psalm 103:1-2
Bless LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, [bless] his holy name.
Jeremiah 32:19
great in counsel, and mighty in work, whose eyes are open upon all the ways of the sons of men, to give everyone according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings,
Daniel 2:21-23
And he changes the times and the seasons. He removes kings, and sets up kings. He gives wisdom to the wise, and knowledge to those who have understanding.
Genesis 14:20
And blessed be God Most High, who has delivered thine enemies into thy hand. And [Abram] gave him a tenth of all.
1 Kings 8:56
Blessed be LORD, who has given rest to his people Israel according to all that he promised. There has not failed one word of all his good promise, which he promised by Moses his servant.
1 Chronicles 29:20
And David said to all the assembly, Now praise LORD your God. And all the assembly praised LORD, the God of their fathers, and bowed down their heads, and and did obeisance to LORD, and the king.
2 Chronicles 20:21
And when he had taken counsel with the people, he appointed those who should sing to LORD, and give praise in holy array, as they went out before the army, and say, Give thanks to LORD. For his loving kindness [is] forever.
Psalm 41:13
Blessed be LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting and to everlasting. Amen, and Amen.
Psalm 50:23
Whoever offers the sacrifice of thanksgiving glorifies me. And to him who orders his way [aright] I will show the salvation of God.
Psalm 62:11
God has spoken once, twice I have heard this, that power belongs to God.
Psalm 72:18-19
Blessed be LORD God, the God of Israel, who alone does wondrous things.
Psalm 147:5
Great is our LORD, and mighty in power. His understanding is infinite.
Proverbs 8:14
Counsel is mine, and sound knowledge. I am understanding, I have might.
Matthew 6:13
And bring us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, because from thee is the kingdom and the power and the glory into the ages. Truly.
Jude 1:24
Now to him who is able to keep them non-stumbling, and to present before his glory, unblemished in gladness,
Revelation 5:12
saying with a great voice, Worthy is the Lamb that has been killed to receive the power, and wealth, and wisdom, and strength, and honor, and glory, and blessing!