Parallel Verses
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:
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.
A Conservative Version
Daniel answered and said, Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, for wisdom and might are his.
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.
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 made clear to Daniel in a vision of the night. And Daniel gave blessing to the God of heaven. 20 And Daniel said in answer, May the name of God be praised for ever and ever: for wisdom and strength are his: 21 By him times and years are changed: by him kings are taken away and kings are lifted up: he gives wisdom to the wise, and knowledge to those whose minds are awake:
Phrases
Cross References
Psalm 113:2
Let blessing be on the name of the Lord, from this time and for ever.
Psalm 115:18
But we will give praise to the Lord now and for ever. Praise be to the Lord.
Psalm 145:1-2
Let me give glory to you, O God, my King; and blessing to your name for ever and ever.
1 Chronicles 29:10-12
So David gave praise to the Lord before all the people; and David said, Praise be to you, O Lord the God of Israel, our father for ever and ever.
Job 12:13
With him there is wisdom and strength; power and knowledge are his.
Job 12:16-22
With him are strength and wise designs; he who is guided into error, together with his guide, are in his hands;
Psalm 103:1-2
Give praise to the Lord, O my soul; let everything in me give praise to his holy name.
Jeremiah 32:19
Great in wisdom and strong in act: whose eyes are open on all the ways of the sons of men, giving to everyone the reward of his ways and the fruit of his doings:
Daniel 2:21-23
By him times and years are changed: by him kings are taken away and kings are lifted up: he gives wisdom to the wise, and knowledge to those whose minds are awake:
Genesis 14:20
And let the Most High God be praised, who has given into your hands those who were against you. Then Abram gave him a tenth of all the goods he had taken.
1 Kings 8:56
Praise be to the Lord who has given rest to his people Israel, as he gave them his word to do; every word of all his oath, which he gave by the hand of Moses his servant, has come true.
1 Chronicles 29:20
And David said to all the people, Now give praise to the Lord your God. And all the people gave praise to the Lord, the God of their fathers, with bent heads worshipping the Lord and the king.
2 Chronicles 20:21
And after discussion with the people, he put in their places those who were to make melody to the Lord, praising him in holy robes, while they went at the head of the army, and saying, May the Lord be praised, for his mercy is unchanging for ever.
Psalm 41:13
May the Lord God of Israel be praised, through eternal days and for ever. So be it. So be it.
Psalm 62:11
Once has God said, twice has it come to my ears, that power is God's:
Psalm 72:18-19
Praise be to the Lord God, the God of Israel, the only doer of wonders.
Psalm 147:5
Great is our Lord, and great his power; there is no limit to his wisdom.
Proverbs 8:14
Wise design and good sense are mine; reason and strength are mine.
Matthew 6:13
And let us not be put to the test, but keep us safe from the Evil One.
Jude 1:24
Now to him who is able to keep you from falling, and to give you a place in his glory, free from all evil, with great joy,
Revelation 5:12
Saying with a great voice, It is right to give to the Lamb who was put to death, power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honour and glory and blessing.