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The Names of God

In Order of Appearance in Bible

1. Elohim (Genesis 1:1) – אלהים
Meaning: "God," the most common and general name for God in the Bible, signifying His creative power.
First appearance: Genesis 1:1 – "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth."
Other References: Genesis 2:4, Deuteronomy 6:4

2. Yahweh (Exodus 3:14) – יהוה
Meaning: "I AM," God's self-revealing name, signifying His eternal and unchanging nature.
First appearance: Exodus 3:14 – "God said to Moses, 'I AM WHO I AM.'"
Other References: Psalm 68:4, Isaiah 42:8

3. Adonai (Genesis 15:2) – אדוני
Meaning: "Lord," indicating God's sovereign rule and authority over all creation.
First appearance: Genesis 15:2 – "But Abram said, 'Sovereign LORD, what can you give me since I remain childless...'"
Other References: Psalm 8:1, Psalm 110:1

4. El Shaddai (Genesis 17:1) – אל שדי
Meaning: "God Almighty," emphasizing God's all-powerful nature.
First appearance: Genesis 17:1 – "When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to him and said, 'I am God Almighty; walk before me and be blameless.'"
Other References: Job 42:2

5. El Elyon (Genesis 14:18) – אל עליון
Meaning: "God Most High," highlighting God's supreme authority.
First appearance: Genesis 14:18 – "Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine; he was priest of God Most High."
Other References: Psalm 47:2, Isaiah 14:14

6. El Olam (Genesis 21:33) – אל עולם
Meaning: "The Everlasting God," expressing God's eternal nature.
First appearance: Genesis 21:33 – "Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beersheba, and there he called on the name of the LORD, the Eternal God."
Other References: Isaiah 40:28, Psalm 90:2

7. El Roi (Genesis 16:13) – אל ראי
Meaning: "The God Who Sees Me," highlighting God's awareness and personal care for His creation.
First appearance: Genesis 16:13 – "She gave this name to the LORD who spoke to her: 'You are the God who sees me.'"
Other References: 1 Samuel 16:7

8. El Gibbor (Isaiah 9:6) – אל גבור
Meaning: "Mighty God," used prophetically about Jesus Christ.
First appearance: Isaiah 9:6 – "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders..."
Other References: Jeremiah 32:18

9. Jehovah Jireh (Genesis 22:14) – יהוה יראה
Meaning: "The LORD Will Provide," indicating God's provision in times of need.
First appearance: Genesis 22:14 – "So Abraham called that place The LORD Will Provide."
Other References: Psalm 23:1

10. Jehovah Nissi (Exodus 17:15) – יהוה נסי
Meaning: "The LORD is My Banner," symbolizing God's protection and leadership in battle.
First appearance: Exodus 17:15 – "Moses built an altar and called it The LORD is my Banner."
Other References: Psalm 20:5

11. Jehovah Raah (Psalm 23:1) – יהוה רעה
Meaning: "The LORD is My Shepherd," emphasizing God's guidance and care.
First appearance: Psalm 23:1 – "The LORD is my shepherd; I lack nothing."
Other References: John 10:11

12. Jehovah Tsidkenu (Jeremiah 23:6) – יהוה צדקנו
Meaning: "The LORD Our Righteousness," highlighting God as the source of righteousness.
First appearance: Jeremiah 23:6 – "This is the name by which he will be called: The LORD Our Righteous Savior."

Other References: Isaiah 45:24

13. Jehovah Shalom (Judges 6:24) – יהוה שלום
Meaning: "The LORD is Peace," emphasizing God's provision of peace.
First appearance: Judges 6:24 – "So Gideon built an altar to the LORD there and called it The LORD is Peace."
Other References: Isaiah 9:6

14. Jehovah Sabaoth (1 Samuel 1:3) – יהוה צבאות
Meaning: "The LORD of Hosts," indicating God's command over the heavenly armies.
First appearance: 1 Samuel 1:3 – "Year after year this man went up from his town to worship and sacrifice to the LORD Almighty..."
Other References: Isaiah 6:3

15. Jehovah M'Kaddesh (Leviticus 20:8) – יהוה מקדש
Meaning: "The LORD Who Sanctifies," highlighting God's role in making His people holy.
First appearance: Leviticus 20:8 – "Keep my decrees and follow them. I am the LORD, who makes you holy."
Other References: Ezekiel 37:28

16. Jehovah Hoshe'ah (Numbers 13:16) – יהוה הושיעה
Meaning: "The LORD Saves," emphasizing God as the Savior.
First appearance: Numbers 13:16 – "These are the names of the men Moses sent to explore the land..."
Other References: Isaiah 63:8

17. Jehovah Shammah (Ezekiel 48:35) – יהוה שמה
Meaning: "The LORD is There," representing God's omnipresence.
First appearance: Ezekiel 48:35 – "And the name of the city from that time on will be: the LORD is there."
Other References: Revelation 21:3

18. Elohim Chayim (Psalm 42:8) – אלוהים חיים
Meaning: "The Living God," signifying God's eternal vitality and life.
First appearance: Psalm 42:8 – "By day the LORD directs his love, at night his song is with me—a prayer to the God of my life."
Other References: Matthew 22:32

19. El Bethel (Genesis 35:7) – אל בית-אל
Meaning: "God of Bethel," referring to God as the one who revealed Himself to Jacob.
First appearance: Genesis 35:7 – "There he built an altar, and he called the place El Bethel..."
Other References: Hosea 12:4

20. El HaNe'eman (Deuteronomy 7:9) – אל הנאמן
Meaning: "The Faithful God," highlighting God's reliability and trustworthiness.
First appearance: Deuteronomy 7:9 – "Know therefore that the LORD your God is God; he is the faithful God..."
Other References: 1 Corinthians 1:9

21. El HaKadosh (Isaiah 5:16) – אל הקדוש
Meaning: "The Holy God," reflecting God's absolute holiness and purity.
First appearance: Isaiah 5:16 – "But the LORD Almighty will be exalted by his justice, and the holy God will be proved holy by his righteous acts."
Other References: Isaiah 6:3

22. El HaShamayim (Genesis 24:3) – אל השמים
Meaning: "God of Heaven," signifying God's sovereignty over the heavens.
First appearance: Genesis 24:3 – "I want you to swear by the LORD, the God of heaven and the God of earth..."
Other References: Daniel 2:18

23. El Gibbor (Isaiah 9:6) – אל גבור
Meaning: "Mighty God," emphasizing God's power and might.
First appearance: Isaiah 9:6 – "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders..."
Other References: Jeremiah 32:18

24. El Yeshuati (Isaiah 12:2) – אל ישועתי
Meaning: "The God of My Salvation," highlighting God’s provision of salvation.
First appearance: Isaiah 12:2 – "Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid."
Other References: Isaiah 49:26

25. El Chai (Psalm 42:8) – אל חי
Meaning: "The Living God," referring to God’s ever-present and sustaining nature.
First appearance: Psalm 42:8 – "By day the LORD directs his love, at night his song is with me—a prayer to the God of my life."
Other References: Psalm 63:3

26. El-Hai (Psalm 42:8) – אל חי
Meaning: "The God of My Life," reflecting God as the sustainer of life.
First appearance: Psalm 42:8 – "By day the LORD directs his love, at night his song is with me—a prayer to the God of my life."
Other References: Psalm 84:2

27. Elohim Chayim (Psalm 42:8) – אלוהים חיים
Meaning: "The Living God," emphasizing God as the source of life.
First appearance: Psalm 42:8 – "By day the LORD directs his love, at night his song is with me—a prayer to the God of my life."
Other References: Matthew 22:32

28. El Tsur (Psalm 18:2) – אל צור
Meaning: "My Rock," signifying God’s stability and security.
First appearance: Psalm 18:2 – "The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer..."
Other References: 2 Samuel 22:2

29. El Elyon (Psalm 78:35) – אל עליון
Meaning: "Most High," highlighting God’s supremacy.
First appearance: Psalm 78:35 – "They remembered that God was their Rock, that God Most High was their Redeemer."
Other References: Psalm 47:2

30. El Shaddai (Genesis 17:1) – אל שדי
Meaning: "God Almighty," a name emphasizing God's power and sufficiency.
First appearance: Genesis 17:1 – "When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to him and said, 'I am God Almighty; walk before me and be blameless.'"
Other References: Job 42:2

31. Jehovah Jireh (Genesis 22:14) – יהוה יראה
Meaning: "The LORD Will Provide," highlighting God's provision.
First appearance: Genesis 22:14 – "So Abraham called that place The LORD Will Provide."
Other References: Psalm 23:1

32. Jehovah Sabaoth (1 Samuel 1:3) – יהוה צבאות
Meaning: "The LORD of Hosts," indicating God's command over heavenly armies.
First appearance: 1 Samuel 1:3 – "Year after year this man went up from his town to worship and sacrifice to the LORD Almighty..."
Other References: Isaiah 6:3

33. Jehovah Shalom (Judges 6:24) – יהוה שלום
Meaning: "The LORD is Peace," symbolizing God's provision of peace.
First appearance: Judges 6:24 – "So Gideon built an altar to the LORD there and called it The LORD is Peace."
Other References: Isaiah 9:6

34. Jehovah M'Kaddesh (Leviticus 20:8) – יהוה מקדש
Meaning: "The LORD Who Sanctifies," emphasizing God's sanctifying power.
First appearance: Leviticus 20:8 – "Keep my decrees and follow them. I am the LORD, who makes you holy."
Other References: Ezekiel 37:28

35. El Gibbor (Isaiah 9:6) – אל גבור
Meaning: "Mighty God," used prophetically about Jesus Christ.
First appearance: Isaiah 9:6 – "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders..."
Other References: Jeremiah 32:18

36. El Chased (Psalm 36:7) – אל חסד
Meaning: "God of Steadfast Love," underscoring God’s enduring love.
First appearance: Psalm 36:7 – "How priceless is your unfailing love, O God! People take refuge in the shadow of your wings."
Other References: Psalm 63:3

37. El Roi (Genesis 16:13) – אל ראי
Meaning: "The God Who Sees Me," expressing God's personal awareness.
First appearance: Genesis 16:13 – "She gave this name to the LORD who spoke to her: 'You are the God who sees me.'"
Other References: 1 Samuel 16:7

38. El Tsemach (Zechariah 6:12) – אל צמח
Meaning: "The Branch," signifying the coming Messiah from the line of David.
First appearance: Zechariah 6:12 – "Tell him this is what the LORD Almighty says: Here is the man whose name is the Branch..."
Other References: Isaiah 11:1

39. Elohei Yisrael (Genesis 33:20) – אלוהי ישראל
Meaning: "God of Israel," affirming the covenant relationship with Israel.
First appearance: Genesis 33:20 – "There he built an altar, and called it El Elohe Israel."
Other References: Exodus 3:6

40. El Elyon (Genesis 14:18) – אל עליון
Meaning: "God Most High," denoting God's supreme position above all.
First appearance: Genesis 14:18 – "Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine..."
Other References: Psalm 47:2

41. El HaKadosh (Isaiah 5:16) – אל הקדוש
Meaning: "The Holy God," emphasizing God's absolute holiness.
First appearance: Isaiah 5:16 – "But the LORD Almighty will be exalted by his justice, and the holy God will be proved holy by his righteous acts."
Other References: Isaiah 6:3

42. El Gibbor (Isaiah 9:6) – אל גבור
Meaning: "Mighty God," emphasizing strength and power.
First appearance: Isaiah 9:6 – "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders..."
Other References: Jeremiah 32:18

43. Elohim Chayim (Psalm 42:8) – אלוהים חיים
Meaning: "The Living God," emphasizing God's eternal life.
First appearance: Psalm 42:8 – "By day the LORD directs his love, at night his song is with me—a prayer to the God of my life."
Other References: Matthew 22:32

44. El Elyon (Psalm 78:35) – אל עליון
Meaning: "Most High," emphasizing God's supreme nature.
First appearance: Psalm 78:35 – "They remembered that God was their Rock, that God Most High was their Redeemer."
Other References: Psalm 47:2

45. El Shaddai (Genesis 17:1) – אל שדי
Meaning: "God Almighty," focusing on His ability to provide abundantly.
First appearance: Genesis 17:1 – "When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to him and said, 'I am God Almighty; walk before me and be blameless.'"
Other References: Job 42:2

46. Jehovah Nissi (Exodus 17:15) – יהוה נסי
Meaning: "The LORD is My Banner," representing God's leadership in battles.
First appearance: Exodus 17:15 – "Moses built an altar and called it The LORD is my Banner."
Other References: Psalm 20:5

47. Jehovah Raah (Psalm 23:1) – יהוה רעה
Meaning: "The LORD is My Shepherd," symbolizing care, guidance, and provision.
First appearance: Psalm 23:1 – "The LORD is my shepherd; I lack nothing."
Other References: John 10:11

48. Jehovah Shalom (Judges 6:24) – יהוה שלום
Meaning: "The LORD is Peace," symbolizing God's provision of peace.
First appearance: Judges 6:24 – "So Gideon built an altar to the LORD there and called it The LORD is Peace."
Other References: Isaiah 9:6

49. Jehovah Sabaoth (1 Samuel 1:3) – יהוה צבאות
Meaning: "The LORD of Hosts," indicating God’s command over heavenly armies.
First appearance: 1 Samuel 1:3 – "Year after year this man went up from his town to worship and sacrifice to the LORD Almighty..."
Other References: Isaiah 6:3

50. El-Elyon (Genesis 14:18) – אל עליון
Meaning: "God Most High," indicating God's supreme sovereignty.
First appearance: Genesis 14:18 – "Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine; he was priest of God Most High."
Other References: Psalm 47:2

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Daniel Interpreting Nebuchadnezzar's Dream: Set in a regal palace where Daniel explains the dream to the attentively listening king.
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Daniel Chapter 1: A Quick and Engaging Overview

Setting the Scene

Time and Place: The story begins in 605 B.C. in Babylon, during the reign of King Nebuchadnezzar. The Babylonian king had conquered Jerusalem and taken some Israelites captive, including young nobles.

Key Characters

Daniel: A young, intelligent, and devout Jew, taken captive from Judah.
Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah: Daniel’s three friends, also captives, who would later be known as Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.
Nebuchadnezzar: The powerful king of Babylon.
Ashpenaz: The chief official tasked with training the young captives for service in the king’s palace.

The King's Orders

Training and Diet: The captives were to be trained for three years in Babylonian language and culture to serve in the king's palace. They were provided with royal food and wine, a privilege but also a challenge to their Jewish dietary laws.

The Test of Faith

Refusal of Royal Food: Daniel and his friends resolved not to defile themselves with the king's food and wine. Daniel requested permission from Ashpenaz to eat vegetables and drink water instead.
God's Favor: Ashpenaz was hesitant but agreed to a ten-day test.

The Outcome

Healthier Appearance: After ten days, Daniel and his friends appeared healthier and better nourished than those who ate the royal food.
God's Blessing: God gave them knowledge and understanding of all kinds of literature and learning. Daniel could understand visions and dreams of all kinds.

The Reward

Recognition by the King: After the training period, the king found none equal to Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah. They entered the king’s service and were found to be ten times better in wisdom and understanding than all the magicians and enchanters in the kingdom.

Key Themes

Faithfulness: Daniel and his friends remained faithful to God despite being in a foreign land.
Divine Favor: God honored their faithfulness with wisdom, knowledge, and favor in the eyes of the king.
Courage and Integrity: The story highlights the importance of standing up for one's beliefs and maintaining integrity.

This chapter sets the stage for the remarkable events and visions that follow in the Book of Daniel, showcasing God's sovereignty and the power of faithfulness.

Daniel Chapter 1

In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came to Jerusalem and besieged it.
And the Lord gave Jehoiakim king of Judah into his hand, with some of the articles of the house of God, which he carried into the land of Shinar to the house of his god; and he brought the articles into the treasure house of his god.
Then the king instructed Ashpenaz, the master of his eunuchs, to bring some of the children of Israel and some of the king’s descendants and some of the nobles,
young men in whom there was no blemish, but good-looking, gifted in all wisdom, possessing knowledge and quick to understand, who had ability to serve in the king’s palace, and whom they might teach the language and literature of the Chaldeans.
And the king appointed for them a daily provision of the king’s delicacies and of the wine which he drank, and three years of training for them, so that at the end of that time they might serve before the king.
Now from among those of the sons of Judah were Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah.
To them the chief of the eunuchs gave names: he gave Daniel the name Belteshazzar, to Hananiah Shadrach, to Mishael Meshach, and to Azariah Abed-Nego.
But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s delicacies, nor with the wine which he drank; therefore he requested of the chief of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.
Now God had brought Daniel into the favor and goodwill of the chief of the eunuchs.
And the chief of the eunuchs said to Daniel, “I fear my lord the king, who has appointed your food and drink. For why should he see your faces looking worse than the young men who are your age? Then you would endanger my head before the king.”
So Daniel said to the steward whom the chief of the eunuchs had set over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah,
“Please test your servants for ten days, and let them give us vegetables to eat and water to drink.
Then let our appearance be examined before you, and the appearance of the young men who eat the portion of the king’s delicacies; and as you see fit, so deal with your servants.”
So he consented with them in this matter, and tested them ten days.
And at the end of ten days their features appeared better and fatter in flesh than all the young men who ate the portion of the king’s delicacies.
Thus the steward took away their portion of delicacies and the wine that they were to drink, and gave them vegetables.
As for these four young men, God gave them knowledge and skill in all literature and wisdom; and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.
Now at the end of the days, when the king had said that they should be brought in, the chief of the eunuchs brought them in before Nebuchadnezzar.
Then the king interviewed them, and among them all none was found like Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah; therefore they served before the king.
And in all matters of wisdom and understanding about which the king examined them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and astrologers who were in all his realm.
Thus Daniel continued until the first year of King Cyrus.

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Sure! Here are summaries and quotes from eight different Bible commentaries on Daniel Chapter 1:

Matthew Henry's Commentary
- Summary: Daniel's resolve to stay true to his faith and dietary laws, even in a foreign land, demonstrates his unwavering commitment to God. His decision to abstain from the king's food was a significant act of faith and courage.
- Quote: "Daniel and his companions resolved to abstain from the royal dainties, that they might not be defiled with them, and chose rather to trust God with the issue of it."

John Gill's Exposition of the Bible
- Summary: Daniel and his friends’ decision to abstain from the king's provisions was both a religious and health-conscious choice, which God honored by giving them wisdom and good health.
- Quote: "They proposed to themselves to live upon pulse, and drank nothing but water; which showed a great care of their health, and a religious regard to the law of their God."

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible
- Summary: Daniel’s request to be allowed to follow his own diet reflects his faith in God’s provision and protection. The result of their diet showed that God supported their decision.
- Quote: "The purpose to abstain from the luxuries of the royal table was the result of a principle of piety. It was not merely a regard to health, but it was a purpose to preserve their integrity."

Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown Commentary
- Summary: Daniel’s firm stance against eating the king’s food highlights his dedication to God’s laws, demonstrating that spiritual integrity is more important than physical comfort.
- Quote: "Daniel and his friends would not pollute themselves with the king’s dainties, showing that they regarded the observance of the divine laws as of more importance than worldly advancement."

The Expositor's Bible Commentary
- Summary: The faithfulness of Daniel and his friends in adhering to their dietary laws, despite being in captivity, exemplifies their deep commitment to God and serves as a powerful testimony.
- Quote: "Their resolve to abstain from the royal food reflects a profound commitment to their faith and God’s commandments, setting an example of fidelity in a foreign culture."

The Pulpit Commentary
- Summary: Daniel’s request to follow his dietary restrictions is seen as an act of faith and obedience to God, which resulted in divine favor and wisdom.
- Quote: "Daniel’s purpose in his heart not to defile himself is an indication of his deep-rooted faith and determination to obey God’s laws above all else."

Keil and Delitzsch Biblical Commentary on the Old Testament
- Summary: The refusal to eat the king's food and drink his wine was a significant act of religious adherence and trust in God’s provision, which led to God blessing them with exceptional wisdom and health.
- Quote: "Their abstinence was a religious principle, maintaining their consecration to God and their identity as His people, which God honored by endowing them with greater wisdom."

Charles H. Spurgeon's Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
- Summary: Daniel’s dietary choice was a declaration of his loyalty to God, showing that true commitment to faith involves sacrifice and trust in God's sustaining power.
- Quote: "Daniel’s resolve not to defile himself with the king’s meat is a striking demonstration of his devotion to God, willing to risk his own well-being to stay true to his convictions."

These commentaries highlight the themes of faith, obedience, and divine favor that are central to Daniel Chapter 1, showcasing how Daniel’s commitment to God set the stage for his future role as a prophet and leader.

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Daniel Chapter 2

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Daniel Chapter 2

1 In the second year of Nebuchadnezzar's reign, Nebuchadnezzar had dreams; his spirit was so troubled that his sleep left him.

2 Then the king gave the command to call the magicians, the astrologers, the sorcerers, and the Chaldeans to tell the king his dreams. So they came and stood before the king.

3 And the king said to them, "I have had a dream, and my spirit is anxious to know the dream."

4 Then the Chaldeans spoke to the king in Aramaic, "O king, live forever! Tell your servants the dream, and we will give the interpretation."

5 The king answered and said to the Chaldeans, "My decision is firm: if you do not make known the dream to me, and its interpretation, you shall be cut in pieces, and your houses shall be made an ash heap.

6 However, if you tell the dream and its interpretation, you shall receive from me gifts, rewards, and great honor. Therefore tell me the dream, and its interpretation."

7 They answered again and said, "Let the king tell his servants the dream, and we will give its interpretation."

8 The king answered and said, "I know for certain that you would gain time, because you see that my decision is firm:

9 if you do not make known the dream to me, there is only one decree for you! For you have agreed to speak lying and corrupt words before me till the time has changed. Therefore tell me the dream, and I shall know that you can give me its interpretation."

10 The Chaldeans answered the king, and said, "There is not a man on earth who can tell the king’s matter; therefore no king, lord, or ruler has ever asked such things of any magician, astrologer, or Chaldean.

11 It is a difficult thing that the king requests, and there is no other who can tell it to the king except the gods, whose dwelling is not with flesh."

12 For this reason the king was angry and very furious, and gave the command to destroy all the wise men of Babylon.

13 So the decree went out, and they began killing the wise men; and they sought Daniel and his companions, to kill them.

14 Then with counsel and wisdom Daniel answered Arioch, the captain of the king’s guard, who had gone out to kill the wise men of Babylon;

15 he answered and said to Arioch the king’s captain, "Why is the decree from the king so urgent?" Then Arioch made the decision known to Daniel.

16 So Daniel went in and asked the king to give him time, that he might tell the king the interpretation.

17 Then Daniel went to his house, and made the decision known to Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, his companions,

18 that they might seek mercies from the God of heaven concerning this secret, so that Daniel and his companions might not perish with the rest of the wise men of Babylon.

19 Then the secret was revealed to Daniel in a night vision. So Daniel blessed the God of heaven.

20 Daniel answered and said:

"Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, For wisdom and might are His.

21 And He changes the times and the seasons; He removes kings and raises up kings; He gives wisdom to the wise And knowledge to those who have understanding.

22 He reveals deep and secret things; He knows what is in the darkness, And light dwells with Him.

23 I thank You and praise You, O God of my fathers; You have given me wisdom and might, And have now made known to me what we asked of You, For You have made known to us the king’s demand."

24 Therefore Daniel went to Arioch, whom the king had appointed to destroy the wise men of Babylon. He went and said thus to him: "Do not destroy the wise men of Babylon; take me before the king, and I will tell the king the interpretation."

25 Then Arioch quickly brought Daniel before the king, and said thus to him, "I have found a man of the captives of Judah, who will make known to the king the interpretation."

26 The king answered and said to Daniel, whose name was Belteshazzar, "Are you able to make known to me the dream which I have seen, and its interpretation?"

27 Daniel answered in the presence of the king, and said, "The secret which the king has demanded, the wise men, the astrologers, the magicians, and the soothsayers cannot declare to the king.

28 But there is a God in heaven who reveals secrets, and He has made known to King Nebuchadnezzar what will be in the latter days. Your dream, and the visions of your head upon your bed, were these:

29 As for you, O king, thoughts came to your mind while on your bed, about what would come to pass after this; and He who reveals secrets has made known to you what will be.

30 But as for me, this secret has not been revealed to me because I have more wisdom than anyone living, but for our sakes who make known the interpretation to the king, and that you may know the thoughts of your heart.

31 "You, O king, were watching; and behold, a great image! This great image, whose splendor was excellent, stood before you; and its form was awesome.

32 This image’s head was of fine gold, its chest and arms of silver, its belly and thighs of bronze,

33 its legs of iron, its feet partly of iron and partly of clay.

34 You watched while a stone was cut out without hands, which struck the image on its feet of iron and clay, and broke them in pieces.

35 Then the iron, the clay, the bronze, the silver, and the gold were crushed together, and became like chaff from the summer threshing floors; the wind carried them away so that no trace of them was found. And the stone that struck the image became a great mountain and filled the whole earth.

36 "This is the dream. Now we will tell the interpretation of it before the king.

37 You, O king, are a king of kings. For the God of heaven has given you a kingdom, power, strength, and glory;

38 and wherever the children of men dwell, or the beasts of the field and the birds of the heaven, He has given them into your hand, and has made you ruler over them all. You are this head of gold.

39 But after you shall arise another kingdom inferior to yours; then another, a third kingdom of bronze, which shall rule over all the earth.

40 And the fourth kingdom shall be as strong as iron, inasmuch as iron breaks in pieces and shatters everything; and like iron that crushes, that kingdom will break in pieces and crush all the others.

41 Whereas you saw the feet and toes, partly of potter’s clay and partly of iron, the kingdom shall be divided; yet the strength of the iron shall be in it, just as you saw the iron mixed with ceramic clay.

42 And as the toes of the feet were partly of iron and partly of clay, so the kingdom shall be partly strong and partly fragile.

43 As you saw iron mixed with ceramic clay, they will mingle with the seed of men; but they will not adhere to one another, just as iron does not mix with clay.

44 And in the days of these kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom which shall never be destroyed; and the kingdom shall not be left to other people; it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand forever.

45 Just as you saw that the stone was cut out of the mountain without hands, and that it broke in pieces the iron, the bronze, the clay, the silver, and the gold—the great God has made known to the king what will come to pass after this. The dream is certain, and its interpretation is sure."

46 Then King Nebuchadnezzar fell on his face, prostrate before Daniel, and commanded that they should present an offering and incense to him.

47 The king answered Daniel, and said, "Truly your God is the God of gods, the Lord of kings, and a revealer of secrets, since you could reveal this secret."

48 Then the king promoted Daniel and gave him many great gifts; and he made him ruler over the whole province of Babylon, and chief administrator over all the wise men of Babylon.

49 Also Daniel petitioned the king, and he set Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego over the affairs of the province of Babylon; but Daniel sat in the gate of the king.

Daniel Chapter 2 Commentaries

Here are commentaries on Daniel Chapter 2 from various theologians and scholars throughout history:

Commentaries on Daniel Chapter 2

Saint Jerome (347-420 AD):"The dream of Nebuchadnezzar reveals the successive empires of the world, ultimately culminating in the eternal kingdom of God. It is a prophecy of the ages, showcasing the transient nature of earthly power."

John Calvin (1509-1564):"Daniel's interpretation of Nebuchadnezzar's dream demonstrates God's sovereignty over the kingdoms of men. The stone that smashes the statue symbolizes Christ's eternal reign, which will ultimately triumph over all earthly kingdoms."

Martin Luther (1483-1546):"The dream of the great image signifies the rise and fall of world empires. The uncut stone represents the humble beginnings of Christ's kingdom, which will grow and surpass all others."

Matthew Henry (1662-1714):"The dream of Nebuchadnezzar and its interpretation by Daniel highlights God's control over history. It reassures believers of the certainty of God's kingdom and the ultimate downfall of all worldly powers."

John Wesley (1703-1791):"The vision of the great image in Nebuchadnezzar's dream portrays the succession of earthly kingdoms and the inevitable establishment of God's eternal kingdom. It is a powerful reminder of God's ultimate authority."

Charles Spurgeon (1834-1892):"Daniel Chapter 2 reminds us that all human power is fleeting. The stone cut without hands represents the divine origin of Christ's kingdom, which will endure forever."

J. I. Packer (1926-2020):"Daniel's interpretation of Nebuchadnezzar's dream reveals God's overarching plan for history. It provides a prophetic outline of world empires and affirms the ultimate victory of God's kingdom."

Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906-1945):"The dream of Nebuchadnezzar and its interpretation by Daniel underscores the transient nature of human power and the eternal nature of God's kingdom. It calls us to place our trust in the enduring reign of Christ."

C. S. Lewis (1898-1963):"The vision of the statue in Nebuchadnezzar's dream serves as a vivid illustration of the temporal nature of earthly kingdoms and the enduring nature of God's kingdom, which will ultimately triumph over all."

G. K. Chesterton (1874-1936):"Daniel Chapter 2 presents a profound prophecy of the rise and fall of empires. The image of the statue and the stone cut without hands symbolize the ultimate triumph of divine authority over human power."

These commentaries highlight the enduring significance of Daniel Chapter 2 in understanding the transient nature of earthly kingdoms and the ultimate establishment of God's eternal kingdom. Let me know if you need further information or additional commentaries!

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