Daniel 2:27

Daniel answered in the presence of the king, and said, The secret which the king hath demanded cannot the wise men, the astrologers, the magicians, the soothsayers, shew unto the king;

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Other Translations for Daniel 2:27

BSB
Daniel answered the king, "No wise man, enchanter, medium, or magician can explain to the king the mystery of which he inquires.
AKJV
Daniel answered in the presence of the king, and said, The secret which the king has demanded cannot the wise men, the astrologers, the magicians, the soothsayers, show to the king;
CPDV
And Daniel, facing the king, answered and said, "The secret that the king seeks, the wise men, the seers, and the soothsayers are unable to reveal to the king.
ERV
Daniel answered before the king, and said, The secret which the king hath demanded can neither wise men, enchanters, magicians, nor soothsayers, shew unto the king;
NHEB
Daniel answered before the king, and said, "The secret which the king has demanded is such that no wise men, enchanters, magicians, nor soothsayers, can show to the king;
SMT
Daniel answered before the king, and said, The secret that the, king asked, not the wise men, the enchanters, the sacred scribes, the diviners, shall be able to show to the king;

Commentary for Daniel 2:27

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Overview of Daniel 2:27
Summary
Daniel states human wisdom cannot reveal mysteries
Place
Babylon
Event
Daniel acknowledges human constraints
Estimated Time Period
c. 600 BC
Category
Teaching