Daniel 2:8

The king answered and said, I know of certainty that ye would gain the time, because ye see the thing is gone from me.

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Other Translations for Daniel 2:8

BSB
The king replied, "I know for sure that you are stalling for time, because you see that my word is final.
AKJV
The king answered and said, I know of certainty that you would gain the time, because you see the thing is gone from me.
CPDV
The king answered and said, "I am certain that you are stalling for time because you know that the memory of it has slipped away from me.
ERV
The king answered and said, I know of a certain that ye would gain time, because ye see the thing is gone from me.
NHEB
The king answered, "I know of a certainty that you would gain time, because you see the thing is gone from me.
SMT
And the king answered and said, Certainly I know that ye buy the time, for which cause that ye saw that the word went out from me.

Commentary for Daniel 2:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Daniel 2:8
Summary
King suspects advisors are intentionally stalling
Place
Babylon
Event
King accuses advisors of delay
Estimated Time Period
c. 600 BC
Category
Narrative