Daniel 2:30
But as for me, this secret is not revealed to me for any wisdom that I have more than any living, but for their sakes that shall make known the interpretation to the king, and that thou mightest know the thoughts of thy heart.
KJV
Mihi quoque non in sapientia, quæ est in me plus quam in cunctis viventibus, sacramentum hoc revelatum est : sed ut interpretatio regi manifesta fieret, et cogitationes mentis tuæ scires.
Vulgate
κἀμοὶ δὲ οὐ παρὰ τὴν σοφίαν τὴν οὖσαν ἐν ἐμοὶ ὑπὲρ πάντας τοὺς ἀνθρώπους τὸ μυστήριον τοῦτο ἐξεφάνθη, ἀλλ’ ἕνεκεν τοῦ δηλωθῆναι τῷ βασιλεῖ ἐσημάνθη μοι ἅ ὑπέλαβες τῇ καρδίᾳ σου ἐν γνώσει.
LXX
But as for me, this secret is not revealed to me for any wisdom that I have more than any living, but to the intent that the interpretation may be made known to the king, and that thou mayest know the thoughts of thy heart.
ASV
וַ/אֲנָ֗ה לָ֤א בְ/חָכְמָה֙ דִּֽי אִיתַ֥י בִּ/י֙ מִן כָּל חַיַּיָּ֔/א רָזָ֥/א דְנָ֖ה גֱּלִ֣י לִ֑/י לָהֵ֗ן עַל דִּבְרַת֙ דִּ֤י פִשְׁרָ/א֙ לְ/מַלְכָּ֣/א יְהוֹדְע֔וּן וְ/רַעְיוֹנֵ֥י לִבְבָ֖/ךְ תִּנְדַּֽע
Hebrew
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In the original Hebrew
19 distinct Hebrew words appear in this verse.
Historic Christian voices
3 passages from patristic writers, Reformers, and church catechisms citing this verse.
1. Many prophets and righteous men (it is said) have desired to see those things which you see, and have not seen them; and to hear those things which you hear and have not heard them. Matthew 13:17 Did then those righteous men know all the things to come? Yea, most certainly. For if because of the weakness of those who were not able to receive Him, the Son was not revealed, — …
Cross-references
- 1Chr 14:2 — And David perceived that the LORD had confirmed him king over Israel, for his kingdom was lifted up on high, because of his people Israel.
- 2Cor 4:15 — For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God.
- Acts 3:12 — And when Peter saw it, he answered unto the people, Ye men of Israel, why marvel ye at this? or why look ye so earnestly on us, as though by our own power or holiness we had made this man to walk?
- Acts 10:25 — And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshipped him.
- Acts 27:10 — And said unto them, Sirs, I perceive that this voyage will be with hurt and much damage, not only of the lading and ship, but also of our lives.
- Dan 2:17 — Then Daniel went to his house, and made the thing known to Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, his companions:
- Gen 41:16 — And Joseph answered Pharaoh, saying, It is not in me: God shall give Pharaoh an answer of peace.
- Ps 105:19 — Until the time that his word came: the word of the LORD tried him.