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Daniel 4:18 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Daniel 4:18 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Daniel chapter 4 verse 18 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“This dream I king Nebuchadnezzar have seen. Now thou, O Belteshazzar, declare the interpretation thereof, forasmuch as all the wise men of my kingdom are not able to make known unto me the interpretation: but thou art able; for the spirit of the holy gods is in thee.”
Daniel 4:18 (KJV)
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Commentary on Daniel 4:18
This dream I king Nebuchadnezzar have seen. Now thou, O Belteshazzar, declare the interpretation thereof—The king's direct appeal to Daniel after his magicians failed (4:7) reveals both desperation and confidence. Nebuchadnezzar learned from chapter 2 that only Daniel's God reveals mysteries. The phrase "declare the interpretation" (pishra emer, פִּשְׁרָא אֱמַר) uses the imperative—commanding yet respectful, acknowledging Daniel's unique ability.Forasmuch as all the wise men of my kingdom are not able to make known unto me the interpretation (כָּל־קֳבֵל דִּי כָל־חַכִּימֵי מַלְכוּתִי לָא־יָכְלִ...
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Cross-References for Daniel 4:18
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“and he sent and called for all of Egypt's magicians and wise men. Pharaoh told them his dreams”
“the enchanters”
“nor make known to the king the interpretation.”
“the enchanters”
“I have dreamed a dream, and there is no one who can interpret it. I have heard it said of you, that when you hear a dream you can interpret it.”
“Please get up and disguise yourself”
“unless he reveals his secret to his servants the prophets.”
“and with the multitude of your sorceries”
“whose name was Belteshazzar”
“Let the king tell his servants the dream”