Parallel Verses

International Standard Version

He reveals what is profoundly mysterious and knows what is in the darkness; with him dwells light.

New American Standard Bible

“It is He who reveals the profound and hidden things;
He knows what is in the darkness,
And the light dwells with Him.

King James Version

He revealeth the deep and secret things: he knoweth what is in the darkness, and the light dwelleth with him.

Holman Bible

He reveals the deep and hidden things;
He knows what is in the darkness,
and light dwells with Him.

A Conservative Version

He reveals the deep and secret things. He knows what is in the darkness, and the light dwells with him.

American Standard Version

he revealeth the deep and secret things; he knoweth what is in the darkness, and the light dwelleth with him.

Amplified


“It is He who reveals the profound and hidden things;
He knows what is in the darkness,
And the light dwells with Him.

Bible in Basic English

He is the unveiler of deep and secret things: he has knowledge of what is in the dark, and the light has its living-place with him.

Darby Translation

It is he that revealeth the deep and secret things; He knoweth what is in the darkness, and the light dwelleth with him.

Julia Smith Translation

He uncovered deep and hidden things: he knew what in darkness, and light lodged with him.

King James 2000

He reveals the deep and secret things: he knows what is in the darkness, and the light dwells with him.

Lexham Expanded Bible

He reveals the deep and the hidden things; he knows what [is] in the darkness, and the light dwells with him.

Modern King James verseion

He reveals the deep and secret things; He knows what is in the darkness, and the light dwells with Him.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

he openeth the deep secrets; he knoweth the thing that lieth in darkness, for the light dwelleth with him.

NET Bible

he reveals deep and hidden things. He knows what is in the darkness, and light resides with him.

New Heart English Bible

he reveals the deep and secret things; he knows what is in the darkness, and the light dwells with him.

The Emphasized Bible

He, revealeth the deep things, and the hidden, - knoweth what is in the darkness, and, light, with him, doth dwell.

Webster

He revealeth the deep and secret things: he knoweth what is in the darkness, and the light dwelleth with him.

World English Bible

he reveals the deep and secret things; he knows what is in the darkness, and the light dwells with him.

Youngs Literal Translation

He is revealing deep and hidden things; He hath known what is in darkness, and light with Him hath dwelt.

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
גּלא גּלה 
G@lah (Aramaic) 
Usage: 9

the deep
עמיק 
`amiyq (Aramaic) 
Usage: 1

סתר 
C@thar (Aramaic) 
Usage: 2

he knoweth
ידע 
Y@da` (Aramaic) 
Usage: 49

מה 
Mah (Aramaic) 
Usage: 12

is in the darkness
חשׁוך 
Chashowk (Aramaic) 
Usage: 1

and the light
נהירוּ נהירo 
N@hiyr (Aramaic) 
Usage: 3

שׁרא 
Sh@re' (Aramaic) 
Usage: 6

Devotionals

Devotionals about Daniel 2:22

References

Easton

Context Readings

God Reveals Nebuchadnezzar's Dream

21 It is God who alters the times and seasons, and he removes kings and promotes kings. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. 22 He reveals what is profoundly mysterious and knows what is in the darkness; with him dwells light. 23 To you, God of my ancestors, I give thanks and praise, because you have given me wisdom and power; you have now revealed to me what we asked of you by making known to us what the king commanded."



Cross References

Job 12:22

He uncovers the hidden dimensions from darkness, bringing what is in deep shadow to light.

Psalm 25:14

The intimate counsel of the LORD is for those who fear him so they may know his covenant.

Hebrews 4:13

No creature can hide from him, but everyone is exposed and helpless before the eyes of the one to whom we must give a word of explanation.

James 1:17

Every generous act of giving and every perfect gift is from above and comes down from the Father who made the heavenly lights, in whom there is no inconsistency or shifting shadow.

Jeremiah 23:24

If a person hides himself in secret places, will I not see him?" declares the LORD. "I fill the heavens and the earth, do I not?" declares the LORD.

Daniel 5:11

There's a man in your kingdom in whom dwells the spirit of the holy gods. During your grandfather's reign, he was found to have insight, intelligence, and wisdom, like that of the gods. Your grandfather, King Nebuchadnezzar your kingly predecessor appointed him to be chief administrator over the magicians, enchanters, Chaldeans, and astrologers,

1 John 1:5

This is the message that we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light, and in him there is no darkness none at all!

Job 26:6

Sheol is naked before God and Abaddon has no clothes.

Psalm 36:9

For with you is a fountain of life, and in your light we will see light.

Psalm 139:11-12

If I say, "Darkness will surely conceal me, and the light around me will become night,"

Daniel 5:14

I've heard about you, that a spirit of the gods is in you and that you have insight, discernment, and extraordinary wisdom.

1 Timothy 6:16

He alone has endless life and lives in inaccessible light. No one has ever seen him, nor can anyone see him. Honor and eternal power belong to him! Amen.

Genesis 37:5-9

Right about this time, Joseph had a dream and then told it to his brothers. As a result, his brothers hated him all the more!

Genesis 41:16

"I can't do that," Joseph replied, "but God is concerned about Pharaoh's well-being."

Genesis 41:25-28

"Pharaoh's dreams are identical," Joseph replied. "God has told Pharaoh what he is getting ready to do.

Psalm 104:2

you are wrapped in light like a garment, stretching out the sky like a curtain.

Isaiah 41:22

Let them approach and ask us, "What will happen? As to the former things, what were they? Tell us, so that we may consider them and know. Or the latter things or the things to come let us hear.

Isaiah 41:26

Who told of this from the beginning, so we could know, or beforehand, so we could ask, "Is it right?' Indeed, no one told of this, no one made an announcement, and no one heard your words:

Isaiah 42:9

See, the former things have taken place, and I'm announcing the new things before they spring into being I'm telling you about them."

Isaiah 45:7

"I form light and create darkness, I make goodness and create disaster. I am the LORD, who does all these things.

Daniel 2:11

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."

Daniel 2:28-29

"None of the advisors, enchanters, diviners, or astrologers can explain the secret that the king has requested to be made known. But there is a God in heaven who reveals secrets, and he is making known to King Nebuchadnezzar what will happen in the latter days.

Matthew 13:13

That's why I speak to them in parables, because "they look but don't see, and they listen but don't hear or understand.'

Luke 12:2-3

There is nothing covered up that won't be exposed and nothing secret that won't be made known.

John 1:9

This was the true light that enlightens every person by his coming into the world.

John 8:12

Later on, Jesus spoke to them again, saying, "I am the light of the world. The one who follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."

John 12:45-46

The one who sees me sees the one who sent me.

John 21:17

Jesus told him, "Take care of my sheep." He asked him a third time, "Simon, son of John, do you love me?" Peter was deeply hurt that he had asked him a third time, "Do you love me?" So he told him, "Lord, you know everything. You know that I love you!"

Romans 16:25-26

Now to the one who is able to strengthen you with my gospel and the message that I preach about Jesus, the Messiah, by revealing the secret that was kept hidden from long ago

1 Corinthians 2:9-11

But as it is written, "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined the things that God has prepared for those who love him."

1 Corinthians 4:5

Therefore, stop judging prematurely, before the Lord comes, for he will bring to light what is now hidden in darkness and reveal the motives of our hearts. Then each person will receive his praise from God.

Ephesians 3:5

which in previous generations was not made known to human beings as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to God's holy apostles and prophets. This is that secret:

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