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Daniel 2:19
During the night, the mystery was revealed to Daniel in a vision, and he blessed the God of heaven
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Daniel acts alone during the night after his companions prayed for mercy regarding the king's dream. He receives a revelation and responds by blessing the God of heaven.
The words — The Hebrew term רָזָה (ra.Zah) denotes a "secret" or "mystery" that remains hidden until divine disclosure. The verb גֲלִי (ga.Li) indicates the passive action of being "revealed" or "made known."
The thread — This pattern of nocturnal visionary revelation connects to Numbers 12:6, Amos 3:7, and Job 33:15, where God discloses hidden plans to His servants through dreams or visions.
Why it lands — The text states that divine knowledge is granted through a night vision rather than human discovery, and it requires a reader to acknowledge God's exclusive authority over hidden matters.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Then was the secret revealed unto Daniel in a night vision. Then Daniel blessed the God of heaven.
Cross-references
- Numbers 12:6 He said, “Hear now My words: If there is a prophet among you, I, the LORD, will reveal Myself to him in a vision; I will speak to him in a dream.
- Amos 3:7 Surely the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing His plan to His servants the prophets.
- Job 33:15 In a dream, in a vision in the night, when deep sleep falls upon men as they slumber on their beds,
- Psalms 25:14 The LORD confides in those who fear Him, and reveals His covenant to them.
- Daniel 1:17 To these four young men God gave knowledge and understanding in every kind of literature and wisdom. And Daniel had insight into all kinds of visions and dreams.
- Daniel 7:7 After this, as I watched in my vision in the night, suddenly a fourth beast appeared, and it was terrifying—dreadful and extremely strong—with large iron teeth. It devoured and crushed; then it trampled underfoot whatever was left. It was different from all the beasts before it, and it had ten horns.
- 1 Corinthians 2:9 Rather, as it is written: “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no heart has imagined, what God has prepared for those who love Him.”
- Job 4:13 In disquieting visions in the night, when deep sleep falls on men,
- Daniel 2:22 He reveals the deep and hidden things; He knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with Him.
- 2 Kings 6:8 Now the king of Aram was at war against Israel. After consulting with his servants, he said, “My camp will be in such and such a place.”