Parallel Verses
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!
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.
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.
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 was the mystery showed unto Daniel in a vision by night. And Daniel praised the God of heaven. 20 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! 21 He changeth the times and ages; he putteth down kings, he setteth up kings; he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and understanding to those that understand;
Phrases
Cross References
Psalm 113:2
Blessed be the name of the LORD from this time forth for evermore.
Psalm 115:18
But we will praise thee LORD, from this time forth for evermore. Praise the everlasting! Hallelujah!
Psalm 145:1-2
{A Praise of David} I will magnify thee, O God my king; I will praise thy name for ever and ever.
1 Chronicles 29:10-12
And David blessed the LORD before all the congregation and said, "Blessed art thou LORD God of Israel our father, from ever and for ever.
Job 12:13
Yea, with God is wisdom and strength - it is he that hath counsel and foreknowledge.
Job 12:16-22
With him is strength and wisdom: he knoweth both the deceiver and him that is deceived.
Psalm 103:1-2
{Of David} Praise the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me praise his holy name.
Jeremiah 32:19
great in counsel, and infinite in thought. Thine eyes look upon all the ways of men's children, to reward every one after his way, and according to the fruits of his inventions.
Daniel 2:21-23
He changeth the times and ages; he putteth down kings, he setteth up kings; he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and understanding to those that understand;
Genesis 14:20
And blessed be God the most highest, which hath delivered thine enemies into thy hands." And Abram gave him tithes of all.
1 Kings 8:56
"Blessed be the LORD that hath given rest unto his people Israel according to all that he promised: so that there is not one word escaped of all the good promises which he promised by the hand of Moses his servant.
1 Chronicles 29:20
And David said to all the congregation, "Bless the LORD your God." And all the congregation blessed the LORD God of their fathers, and stooped and bowed themselves unto the LORD and to the king.
2 Chronicles 20:21
And he gave the people counsel, and set the singers of the LORD and them that praised in holy apparel, to go out before the army and to say, "Praise the LORD for his mercy lasteth ever."
Psalm 41:13
O blessed be the LORD God of Israel, from henceforth and forevermore. Amen. Amen.
Psalm 50:23
Whoso offereth me thanks and praise, he honoureth me: and to him that ordereth his conversation right, will I show the salvation of God."
Psalm 62:11
God spoke once, and twice I have also heard the same, that power belongeth unto God,
Psalm 72:18-19
Blessed be the LORD God, even the God of Israel, which only doeth wondrous things.
Psalm 147:5
Great is our LORD, and great is his power: yea, and his wisdom is infinite.
Proverbs 8:14
I can give counsel, and be a guide: I have understanding, I have strength.
Matthew 6:13
Lead us not into temptation: but deliver us from evil, For thine is the kingdom and the power, and the glory for ever. Amen.
Jude 1:24
Unto him that is able to keep you, that ye fall not, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with joy,
Revelation 5:12
saying with a loud voice, "Worthy is the lamb that was killed to receive power, and riches and wisdom, and strength, and honour and glory, and blessing."