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Daniel 5:8 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Daniel 5:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Daniel chapter 5 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Then came in all the king's wise men: but they could not read the writing, nor make known to the king the interpretation thereof.”
Daniel 5:8 (KJV)
Commentary on Daniel 5:8
Despite their expertise and promised rewards, all the king's wise men 'could not read the writing, nor make known to the king the interpretation thereof.' This failure is comprehensive: they couldn't even read the writing, much less interpret its meaning. Some scholars suggest the writing used an unknown script, archaic language, or was written in a way that made reading difficult. Others propose God sovereignly prevented their understanding. Either way, the point is clear: human wisdom fails before divine revelation. This repeated failure (chapters 2, 4, 5) establishes pattern: Babylon's vaun...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Daniel 5:8
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“and said”
“and he sent and called for all of Egypt's magicians and wise men. Pharaoh told them his dreams”
“the enchanters”
“the loss of children”
“the enchanters”
“and with the multitude of your sorceries”