Parallel Verses

New American Standard Bible

Daniel said,
“Let the name of God be blessed forever and ever,
For wisdom and power belong to Him.

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:

May the name of God
be praised forever and ever,
for wisdom and power belong to Him.

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,

“Blessed be the name of God forever and ever,
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.

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
דּניּאל 
Daniye'l (Aramaic) 
Usage: 52

ענה 
`anah (Aramaic) 
Usage: 30

and said
אמר 
'amar (Aramaic) 
Usage: 71

בּרך 
B@rak (Aramaic) 
Usage: 5

be
הוה הוא 
Hava' (Aramaic) 
be, was,
Usage: 70

the name
שׁם 
Shum (Aramaic) 
Usage: 12

of God
אלהּ 
'elahh (Aramaic) 
God, god
Usage: 95

for
מן 
Min (Aramaic) 
of, from, part, ...I, ...me, before, after, because, Therefore, out, for, than, partly,
Usage: 114

עלם 
`alam (Aramaic) 
Usage: 20

and ever
עד 
`ad (Aramaic) 
till, until, unto, ever, for, to, but at, even, hitherto , mastery , on, within
Usage: 35

חכמה 
Chokmah (Aramaic) 
Usage: 8

and might
גּבוּרה 
G@buwrah (Aramaic) 
Usage: 2

are
היא הוּא 
Huw (Aramaic) 
to be, it, this, one
Usage: 16

Devotionals

Devotionals about Daniel 2:20

References

Easton

Images Daniel 2:20

Prayers for Daniel 2:20

Context Readings

God Reveals Nebuchadnezzar's Dream

19 The secret was revealed to Daniel in a vision of the night. Daniel praised the God of heaven. 20 Daniel said,
“Let the name of God be blessed forever and ever,
For wisdom and power belong to Him.
21 He changes the times and the seasons. He removes kings, and sets up kings; he gives wisdom to the wise, and knowledge to the discerning.

Cross References

Psalm 113:2

Blessed is the name of Jehovah from now and forever.

Psalm 115:18

We will bless Jehovah now and forever. Praise Jehovah!

Psalm 145:1-2

([Psalm of David]) I will praise you, my God and King! I will consecrate your name forever and ever.

1 Chronicles 29:10-12

There in front of the whole assembly King David praised Jehovah. He said: Jehovah, God of our father (ancester) Israel. May you be praised forever and ever!

Job 12:13

To God belong wisdom and power. Counsel and understanding are his.

Job 12:16-22

To him belong strength and victory. Both deceived and deceivers are his.

Psalm 103:1-2

([Psalm of David]) Bless Jehovah with all my being. With all that I am I praise his holy name!

Jeremiah 32:19

You are great in counsel and mighty in deed. Your eyes are open to all the ways of the sons of men. You give to everyone according to his ways and according to the fruit of his deeds.

Daniel 2:21-23

He changes the times and the seasons. He removes kings, and sets up kings; he gives wisdom to the wise, and knowledge to the discerning.

Genesis 14:20

Blessed be God Most High, who has delivered your enemies into your hand! Abram gave him one tenth of everything.

1 Kings 8:56

THANKS TO JEHOVAH! He has given his people Israel rest, as he has promised. None of the good promises he made through his servant Moses has failed to come true.

1 Chronicles 29:20

Then David commanded the people: Praise Jehovah your God! The entire assembly praised Jehovah, the God of their ancestors. They bowed low and gave honor to Jehovah and also to the king.

2 Chronicles 20:21

After consulting with the people, the king ordered some musicians to put on the robes they wore on sacred occasions and to march ahead of the army. They sang: 'Praise Jehovah! His love is eternal!'

Psalm 41:13

Blessed be Jehovah, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. Amen and Amen.

Psalm 50:23

Whoever offers thanks as a sacrifice honors me. I will let everyone who continues in my way see the salvation that comes from God.

Psalm 62:11

God has spoken once. I have heard it said twice: Power belongs to God.

Psalm 72:18-19

Blessed be Jehovah God, the God of Israel, who alone does miracles.

Psalm 147:5

Our Lord is great, and his power is great. There is no limit to his understanding.

Proverbs 8:14

Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I understand and I am very strong.

Matthew 6:13

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil (the wicked one).' (Psalm 82:4) (Psalm 97:10) (Matthew 13:19) (John 17:15) (1 John 5:19)

Jude 1:24

Now to him that is able to guard you from stumbling, and to set you before the presence of his glory without blemish with exceeding joy.

Revelation 5:12

They said with a loud voice: The Lamb that was slaughtered is worthy to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honor, and glory, and blessing.

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