Daniel 4:7 kjv
Then came in the magicians, the astrologers, the Chaldeans, and the soothsayers: and I told the dream before them; but they did not make known unto me the interpretation thereof.
Daniel 4:7 nkjv
Then the magicians, the astrologers, the Chaldeans, and the soothsayers came in, and I told them the dream; but they did not make known to me its interpretation.
Daniel 4:7 niv
When the magicians, enchanters, astrologers and diviners came, I told them the dream, but they could not interpret it for me.
Daniel 4:7 esv
Then the magicians, the enchanters, the Chaldeans, and the astrologers came in, and I told them the dream, but they could not make known to me its interpretation.
Daniel 4:7 nlt
When all the magicians, enchanters, astrologers, and fortune-tellers came in, I told them the dream, but they could not tell me what it meant.
Daniel 4 7 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Dan 2:48 | ...the Lord made him have favor and compassion... | God's favor on Daniel |
| Dan 5:11 | ...the spirit of the holy gods was in him... | Spirit of God in Daniel |
| Ex 31:3 | ...I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with ability and intelligence... | Spirit of God's gifts |
| 1 Sam 16:18 | ...skillful in playing... | God-given skills |
| Ps 119:130 | Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light on my path. | Divine revelation |
| Prov 2:6 | For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. | Source of wisdom |
| Prov 3:13-18 | Blessed is the one who finds wisdom... | Value of wisdom |
| Isa 11:2 | The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding. | Spirit of wisdom |
| Jer 1:5 | "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart..." | God's preordination |
| John 3:34 | For the one whom God sent speaks the words of God, for God gives the Spirit without measure. | Spirit from God |
| Acts 7:10 | ...the Lord was with him and rescued him from all his afflictions... | God's presence and rescue |
| 1 Cor 12:8 | ...knowledge through the Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit... | Gifts of the Spirit |
| 1 Cor 14:33 | For God is not a God of disorder but of peace. | Orderliness of God |
| Eph 1:8 | ...grace that he lavished on us, in all wisdom and insight. | God's grace and wisdom |
| Col 2:3 | ...in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. | Christ as wisdom |
| Rev 1:1 | The revelation from Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show his servants... | Divine revelation |
| Gen 41:38 | Pharaoh said to his servants, "Can we find anyone like this, one in whom is the Spirit of God?" | Similar recognition of divine Spirit |
| Dan 6:3 | ...because he possessed an extraordinary spirit, and the king planned to appoint him over the whole kingdom. | Daniel's exceptional spirit |
| Dan 5:14 | ...now because of this wine let the king be merry, and let them praise your gods... | Contrast in spiritual allegiance |
| Num 12:3 | Now the man Moses was very humble, more humble than anyone else on the face of the earth. | Humility recognized |
| Acts 6:10 | But they could not stand up against the wisdom he spoke with by the Spirit. | Spirit-guided speech |
Daniel 4 verses
Daniel 4 7 Meaning
The verse describes the appearance of the chief of the eunuchs (or chief of the guards) and his immediate recognition of the supernatural wisdom granted to Daniel. This recognition underscores Daniel's exceptional abilities, which were not of his own making but from God.
Daniel 4 7 Context
This verse occurs in Daniel chapter 4, which recounts King Nebuchadnezzar's dream about a great tree and his subsequent madness. The dream and its interpretation by Daniel (as recorded in chapters 2 and 4) are significant elements in demonstrating God's sovereignty over the kingdoms of men. This particular verse focuses on an event shortly after Daniel interpreted the king's earlier dream of a statue (chapter 2). Nebuchadnezzar has elevated Daniel, placing him in a position of high authority in Babylon. This verse highlights the immediate impact of Daniel's God-given abilities, earning him the respect and awe of even those within the king's inner circle.
Daniel 4 7 Word Analysis
"And": Connects the preceding narrative to this observation, indicating a continuous flow of events.
"the chief": Implies a leader or head of a particular group. In Daniel's context, this often refers to his elevated status.
"of the eunuchs": This term (Hebrew: סָרִיס, sarîs) can refer to literal eunuchs but also to high-ranking officials or courtiers in general, often responsible for the harem or other sensitive royal duties. Its use here likely denotes a principal official in the king's service, charged with oversight.
"saw": (Aramaic: חָזָא, ḥāzâ) signifies not just physical sight but also understanding and perception.
"Daniel": The prophet whose exceptional gifts are being observed.
"in": Denotes being within or among.
"the presence": (Aramaic: קֳדָם, qodām) signifies before or in front of, emphasizing a direct encounter or observation.
"the king": Nebuchadnezzar, the powerful ruler of Babylon.
"and": Connects Daniel's presence with the action that follows.
"he perceived": (Aramaic: יָדַע, yādāʿ) indicates recognition and comprehension.
"his": Refers back to Daniel.
"understanding": (Aramaic: תְּבוּנָה, təvûnâ) signifies discernment, wisdom, and insight.
Word Group Analysis:
- "chief of the eunuchs": This office represented proximity to royal power and responsibility. Daniel's inclusion in this observation highlights his access to the king and the esteem in which he was held.
- "saw Daniel... and he perceived his understanding": This phrase captures the immediate recognition by an important official of the profound, divine wisdom Daniel possessed. It's a testament to Daniel’s manifest spiritual gifts, not mere intellectual ability. This level of insight was clearly beyond ordinary human capacity, pointing to a supernatural source.
Daniel 4 7 Bonus Section
The term "eunuch" (סָרִיס, sarîs) is crucial. In ancient Near Eastern courts, officials of this description often held positions of significant trust and power, particularly due to their perceived loyalty, not having natural heirs to foster personal ambition. Daniel's appointment and the chief eunuch's subsequent observation place him in the very heart of Babylonian power structures. This setting emphasizes the contrast between worldly power and the divine authority Daniel represented and served. The chief eunuch's perception mirrors Nebuchadnezzar's own earlier acknowledgment in chapter 2 of Daniel's unique "spirit of the holy gods." This indicates that Daniel's piety and God's blessings were evident even to those outside his immediate religious and cultural sphere.
Daniel 4 7 Commentary
The chief eunuch’s recognition of Daniel’s extraordinary understanding immediately underscores the divine nature of Daniel's wisdom. This is not simply a reflection of Daniel's own intellect or learned knowledge but a direct result of God's empowerment. The verse serves as a public acknowledgment by a high-ranking official of a spiritual reality – that Daniel operated with wisdom from above. This recognition validates the extraordinary circumstances surrounding Daniel’s service and foreshadows the deeper divine messages conveyed through his ministry.