Bible Strands
Daniel 2:22
He reveals the deep and hidden things; He knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with Him.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Daniel addresses God directly in prayer before delivering the king’s dream interpretation, following his request for divine wisdom. The passage occurs during a private moment of supplication rather than a public court declaration.
The words — The Hebrew גָּלֵ֥א (ga.Le') translates to "[is] revealing," and עַמִּיקָתָ֖/א ('a.mi.ka.Ta/') means "<the>/ deep [things]." These terms ground the verse in God’s active disclosure of concealed realities.
The thread — This theme of divine revelation of hidden matters appears in Job 12:22, Jeremiah 23:24, and 1 John 1:5. Each text reinforces that God’s knowledge and light operate beyond human concealment.
Why it lands — The text demands recognition that God alone accesses and discloses what remains hidden from human sight. It requires the reader to submit to divine authority rather than rely on independent insight.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
He revealeth the deep and secret things: he knoweth what is in the darkness, and the light dwelleth with him.
Cross-references
- Job 12:22 He reveals the deep things of darkness and brings deep shadows into light.
- 1 John 1:5 And this is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you: God is light, and in Him there is no darkness at all.
- Jeremiah 23:24 “Can a man hide in secret places where I cannot see him?” declares the LORD. “Do I not fill the heavens and the earth?” declares the LORD.
- James 1:17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow.
- Psalms 25:14 The LORD confides in those who fear Him, and reveals His covenant to them.
- Psalms 139:11 If I say, “Surely the darkness will hide me, and the light become night around me”—
- Hebrews 4:13 Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.
- Daniel 5:11 There is a man in your kingdom who has the spirit of the holy gods in him. In the days of your father he was found to have insight, intelligence, and wisdom like that of the gods. Your father, King Nebuchadnezzar, appointed him chief of the magicians, enchanters, astrologers, and diviners. Your own father, the king,
- Psalms 36:9 For with You is the fountain of life; in Your light we see light.
- Luke 12:2 There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, and nothing hidden that will not be made known.