22 occurrences in 12 translations

'Tell' in the Bible

So the king gave orders to summon the diviner-priests, mediums, sorcerers, and Chaldeans to tell the king his dreams. When they came and stood before the king,

Verse ConceptsStandingAnger Of Man, CauseAstrologersDivinationOccultismDrugs

Then spake the Chaldeans to the king in Syriack, O king, live for ever: tell thy servants the dream, and we will shew the interpretation.

Verse ConceptsLanguagesServanthood, In SocietyAramaic LanguageTelling Dreams

The king replied to the Chaldeans, “My word is final: If you don’t tell me the dream and its interpretation, you will be torn limb from limb, and your houses will be made a garbage dump.

Verse ConceptsDeath penaltyPeople Torn To PiecesRubbishHouses Under Attack

But if you tell me the dream and its explanation, you will receive gifts and rewards and great honor from me. Therefore, tell me the dream and its explanation."

Verse ConceptsGiftsThings Revealed

They answered again and said, Let the king tell his servants the dream, and we will shew the interpretation of it.

Verse ConceptsWisdom, Human NatureSpeaking AgainTelling Dreams

But if ye will not make known unto me the dream, there is but one decree for you: for ye have prepared lying and corrupt words to speak before me, till the time be changed: therefore tell me the dream, and I shall know that ye can shew me the interpretation thereof.

Verse ConceptsLiesGod's Mercy, Example OfAgreeing For EvilChangeThings RevealedUniverse Changed

And Daniel went in and requested from the king that he would give him time, and {he would tell the king} the explanation.

Verse ConceptsExplanationsPraying For Others

The king said in reply to Daniel, whose name was Belteshazzar, “Are you able to tell me the dream I had and its interpretation?”

Verse ConceptsDisclosuresDreams Interpreted

This is the dream; and we will tell the interpretation thereof before the king.

Verse ConceptsDreams Interpreted

I am pleased to tell you about the miracles and wonders the Most High God has done for me.

Verse ConceptsWitnessing, Importance OfSigns And Wonders Before ChristTelling Of GodSigns Of The End Times

So I gave an order to bring in all of the advisors of Babylon so they would tell me the interpretation of the dream.

Verse ConceptsWisdom, Human Nature

O Belteshazzar, master of the magicians, because I know that the spirit of the holy gods is in thee, and no secret troubleth thee, tell me the visions of my dream that I have seen, and the interpretation thereof.

Verse ConceptsMysterySpirit, Emotional Aspects OfEasy For People

This is the dream that I, King Nebuchadnezzar, had. Now, Belteshazzar, tell me the interpretation, because none of the wise men of my kingdom can make the interpretation known to me. But you can, because you have the spirit of the holy gods.”

Verse ConceptsMysteryWisdom, Source Of HumanPeople's Inability To UnderstandUnable To Understand

The king cried out to bring in enchanters, Chaldeans, and astrologers. He announced to the advisors of Babylon, "Whoever can read this writing and tell me its meaning will be clothed in purple, have a gold chain placed around his neck, and will become the third highest ruler in the kingdom."

Verse ConceptsInscriptionsClothingChainsGoldRulersWisdom, Human NatureWisdom, Source Of HumanColors, PurpleRich ApparelDressGold ChainsPurple ClothesGold OrnamentsJewelleryThird PersonReading Other Matter

Then all the king's advisors came in, but they were unable to read the writing or tell the king what it meant.

Verse ConceptsWisdom, Human NaturePeople's Inability To UnderstandReading Other MatterUnable To Understand

{because} [there] was found in him [an] excellent spirit and understanding and insight [for] interpreting dreams and explaining riddles and solving riddles; [that is], in Daniel {whom the king named} Belteshazzar. Now, let Daniel be called and he will tell the explanation."

Verse ConceptsExplanationsMind, The HumanRiddlesIntellectual KnowledgeKnowingProper UnderstandingInterpreting LanguageHard TasksExcellenceproblemsknots

At this, Daniel answered, speaking directly to the king, "Let your gifts and rewards be given to someone else. However, I'll read the writing for the king and tell him its meaning.

Verse ConceptsInscriptionsNo RewardReading Other MatterBeing Yourself

and said, “I am here to tell you what will happen at the conclusion of the time of wrath, because it refers to the appointed time of the end.

Verse ConceptsFutureAnger Of God, ConsequencesEnd Of The WorldTelling Of HappeningsAngels Activities Among Believers

"Daniel, I've now come to give you insight and understanding. Because you're highly regarded, the answer was issued when you began your prayer, and I've come to tell you. Pay attention to my message and you'll understand the vision.

Verse ConceptsActivity BegunGod Answering Prayersgabrielsupplicationpetition

He said to me, “O Daniel, man of high esteem, understand the words that I am about to tell you and stand upright, for I have now been sent to you.” And when he had spoken this word to me, I stood up trembling.

Verse ConceptsCommendationStandingIndividuals TremblingGet Up!People Getting Up

No one has the courage to support me against them except Michael, your prince. However, I will tell you what is recorded in the book of truth. >

Verse ConceptsArchangelsBooks, Metaphorical UseMichael The ArchangelBible, Names OfActing AloneAngelic GuardianshipTelling The Truth

Now I will tell you the truth.“Three more kings will arise in Persia, and the fourth will be far richer than the others. By the power he gains through his riches, he will stir up everyone against the kingdom of Greece.

Verse ConceptsAffirmationsThree MenFractions, One FourthFourthStrong IndividualsThe Rich Lording ItWealthy People

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