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Daniel 2:27 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Daniel 2:27 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Daniel chapter 2 verse 27 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Daniel answered in the presence of the king, and said, The secret which the king hath demanded cannot the wise men, the astrologers, the magicians, the soothsayers, shew unto the king;”
Daniel 2:27 (KJV)
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Commentary on Daniel 2:27
Daniel's response exemplifies humble boldness: "Daniel answered in the presence of the king, and said, The secret which the king hath demanded cannot the wise men, the astrologers, the magicians, the soothsayers, shew unto the king." He begins by affirming what everyone knows—human wisdom fails. The comprehensive list (wise men, astrologers, magicians, soothsayers) emphasizes that all categories of pagan expertise proved inadequate. Daniel doesn't boast personal superiority over these professionals but establishes that no human technique accesses such knowledge.This response demonstrates strat...
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Cross-References for Daniel 2:27
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“and said”
“the Chaldeans”
“and makes diviners mad; who turns wise men backward”
“and with the multitude of your sorceries”
“and the enchanters”
“So that their hands can't perform their enterprise.”
“the charmers”