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Daniel 4:6
So I issued a decree that all the wise men of Babylon be brought before me to interpret the dream for me.
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Christian Standard Bible®
So I issued a decree to bring all the wise men of Babylon to me in order that they might make the dream’s interpretation known to me.
So I issued a decree to bring all the wise men of Babylon to me in order that they might make the dream’s interpretation known to me.
Hebrew Names Version
Therefore made I a decree to bring in all the wise men of Bavel before me, that they might make known to me the interpretation of the dream.
Therefore made I a decree to bring in all the wise men of Bavel before me, that they might make known to me the interpretation of the dream.
King James Version
Therefore made I a decree to bring in all the wise men of Babylon before me, that they might make known unto me the interpretation of the dream.
Therefore made I a decree to bring in all the wise men of Babylon before me, that they might make known unto me the interpretation of the dream.
English Standard Version
So I made a decree that all the wise men of Babylon should be brought before me, that they might make known to me the interpretation of the dream.
So I made a decree that all the wise men of Babylon should be brought before me, that they might make known to me the interpretation of the dream.
New American Standard Bible
"So I gave orders to bring into my presence all the wise men of Babylon, so that they might make known to me the interpretation of the dream.
"So I gave orders to bring into my presence all the wise men of Babylon, so that they might make known to me the interpretation of the dream.
New Century Version
So I ordered all the wise men of Babylon to come to me and tell me what my dream meant.
So I ordered all the wise men of Babylon to come to me and tell me what my dream meant.
Amplified Bible
"So I gave orders to bring in before me all the wise men of Babylon, so that they might make known to me the interpretation of the dream.
"So I gave orders to bring in before me all the wise men of Babylon, so that they might make known to me the interpretation of the dream.
Geneva Bible (1587)
Therefore made I a decree, that they should bring all the wise men of Babel before mee, that they might declare vnto me the interpretation of the dreame.
Therefore made I a decree, that they should bring all the wise men of Babel before mee, that they might declare vnto me the interpretation of the dreame.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
"So I gave orders to bring into my presence all the wise men of Babylon, that they might make known to me the interpretation of the dream.
"So I gave orders to bring into my presence all the wise men of Babylon, that they might make known to me the interpretation of the dream.
Contemporary English Version
Then I commanded every wise man in Babylonia to appear in my court, so they could explain the meaning of my dream.
Then I commanded every wise man in Babylonia to appear in my court, so they could explain the meaning of my dream.
Complete Jewish Bible
‘Belt'shatzar, chief of the magicians! Because I know that the spirit of the holy gods is in you, and no mystery is too difficult for you, tell me the meaning of the visions I saw in my dream.
‘Belt'shatzar, chief of the magicians! Because I know that the spirit of the holy gods is in you, and no mystery is too difficult for you, tell me the meaning of the visions I saw in my dream.
Darby Translation
And I made a decree to bring in all the wise men of Babylon before me, that they might make known unto me the interpretation of the dream.
And I made a decree to bring in all the wise men of Babylon before me, that they might make known unto me the interpretation of the dream.
Easy-to-Read Version
So I gave an order that all the wise men of Babylon be brought to me to tell me what my dream meant.
So I gave an order that all the wise men of Babylon be brought to me to tell me what my dream meant.
George Lamsa Translation
Therefore I made a decree to bring in all the wise men of Babylon before me, that they might make known to me the interpretation of the dream.
Therefore I made a decree to bring in all the wise men of Babylon before me, that they might make known to me the interpretation of the dream.
Good News Translation
I ordered all the royal advisers in Babylon to be brought to me so that they could tell me what the dream meant.
I ordered all the royal advisers in Babylon to be brought to me so that they could tell me what the dream meant.
Lexham English Bible
And a decree was sent out, ordering that all the wise men of Babylon were to be brought in before me so that they may make known to me the explanation of the dream.
And a decree was sent out, ordering that all the wise men of Babylon were to be brought in before me so that they may make known to me the explanation of the dream.
Literal Translation
So I made a decree to bring in all the wise men of Babylon before me, that they might make known to me the meaning of the dream.
So I made a decree to bring in all the wise men of Babylon before me, that they might make known to me the meaning of the dream.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Then sent I out a commission, that all they which were of wi?dome at Babilo shulde be brought before me, to tell me the interpretacion of the dreame.
Then sent I out a commission, that all they which were of wi?dome at Babilo shulde be brought before me, to tell me the interpretacion of the dreame.
American Standard Version
Therefore made I a decree to bring in all the wise men of Babylon before me, that they might make known unto me the interpretation of the dream.
Therefore made I a decree to bring in all the wise men of Babylon before me, that they might make known unto me the interpretation of the dream.
Bible in Basic English
And I gave orders for all the wise men of Babylon to come in before me so that they might make clear to me the sense of my dream.
And I gave orders for all the wise men of Babylon to come in before me so that they might make clear to me the sense of my dream.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
O Belteshazzar, master of the magicians, because I know that the spirit of the holy gods is in thee, and no secret causeth thee trouble, tell me the visions of my dream that I have seen, and the interpretation thereof.
O Belteshazzar, master of the magicians, because I know that the spirit of the holy gods is in thee, and no secret causeth thee trouble, tell me the visions of my dream that I have seen, and the interpretation thereof.
King James Version (1611)
Therefore made I a decree, to bring in all the wise men of Babylon before mee, that they might make knowen vnto me the interpretation of the dreame.
Therefore made I a decree, to bring in all the wise men of Babylon before mee, that they might make knowen vnto me the interpretation of the dreame.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
Therfore made I a decree, that they shoulde bring all the wyse men of Babylon before me, that they might declare vnto me the interpretatio of the dreame.
Therfore made I a decree, that they shoulde bring all the wyse men of Babylon before me, that they might declare vnto me the interpretatio of the dreame.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
O Baltasar, chief of the enchanters, of whom I know that the Holy Spirit of God is in thee, and no mystery is too hard for thee, hear the vision of my dream which I had, and tell me the interpretation of it.
O Baltasar, chief of the enchanters, of whom I know that the Holy Spirit of God is in thee, and no mystery is too hard for thee, hear the vision of my dream which I had, and tell me the interpretation of it.
English Revised Version
Therefore made I a decree to bring in all the wise men of Babylon before me, that they might make known unto me the interpretation of the dream.
Therefore made I a decree to bring in all the wise men of Babylon before me, that they might make known unto me the interpretation of the dream.
World English Bible
Therefore made I a decree to bring in all the wise men of Babylon before me, that they might make known to me the interpretation of the dream.
Therefore made I a decree to bring in all the wise men of Babylon before me, that they might make known to me the interpretation of the dream.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And a decre was set forth bi me, that alle the wise men of Babiloyne schulden be brouyt in bifor my siyt, and that thei schulden schewe to me the soilyng of the dreem.
And a decre was set forth bi me, that alle the wise men of Babiloyne schulden be brouyt in bifor my siyt, and that thei schulden schewe to me the soilyng of the dreem.
Update Bible Version
Therefore I made a decree to bring in all the wise men of Babylon before me, that they might make known to me the interpretation of the dream.
Therefore I made a decree to bring in all the wise men of Babylon before me, that they might make known to me the interpretation of the dream.
Webster's Bible Translation
Therefore I made a decree to bring in all the wise [men] of Babylon before me, that they might make known to me the interpretation of the dream.
Therefore I made a decree to bring in all the wise [men] of Babylon before me, that they might make known to me the interpretation of the dream.
New English Translation
So I issued an order for all the wise men of Babylon to be brought before me so that they could make known to me the interpretation of the dream.
So I issued an order for all the wise men of Babylon to be brought before me so that they could make known to me the interpretation of the dream.
New King James Version
Therefore I issued a decree to bring in all the wise men of Babylon before me, that they might make known to me the interpretation of the dream.
Therefore I issued a decree to bring in all the wise men of Babylon before me, that they might make known to me the interpretation of the dream.
New Living Translation
So I issued an order calling in all the wise men of Babylon, so they could tell me what my dream meant.
So I issued an order calling in all the wise men of Babylon, so they could tell me what my dream meant.
New Life Bible
So I called for all the wise men of Babylon to come and tell me the meaning of my dream.
So I called for all the wise men of Babylon to come and tell me the meaning of my dream.
New Revised Standard
So I made a decree that all the wise men of Babylon should be brought before me, in order that they might tell me the interpretation of the dream.
So I made a decree that all the wise men of Babylon should be brought before me, in order that they might tell me the interpretation of the dream.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Therefore made I a decree, to bring in before me, all the wise men of Babylon, - who, the interpretation of the dream, should make known to me.
Therefore made I a decree, to bring in before me, all the wise men of Babylon, - who, the interpretation of the dream, should make known to me.
Douay-Rheims Bible
6 [3] [fn] Then I set forth a decree, that all the wise men of Babylon should be brought in before me, and that they should shew me the interpretation of the dream.
6 [3] [fn] Then I set forth a decree, that all the wise men of Babylon should be brought in before me, and that they should shew me the interpretation of the dream.
Revised Standard Version
Therefore I made a decree that all the wise men of Babylon should be brought before me, that they might make known to me the interpretation of the dream.
Therefore I made a decree that all the wise men of Babylon should be brought before me, that they might make known to me the interpretation of the dream.
Young's Literal Translation
And by me a decree is made, to cause all the wise men of Babylon to come up before me, that the interpretation of the dream they may cause me to know.
And by me a decree is made, to cause all the wise men of Babylon to come up before me, that the interpretation of the dream they may cause me to know.
Contextual Overview
4I, Nebuchadnezzar, was at ease in my house and flourishing in my palace. 5I had a dream, and it frightened me; while in my bed, the images and visions in my mind alarmed me. 6So I issued a decree that all the wise men of Babylon be brought before me to interpret the dream for me.7When the magicians, enchanters, astrologers, and diviners came in, I told them the dream, and they could not interpret it for me. 8But at last, Daniel came into my presence (his name is Belteshazzar, after the name of my god, and the spirit of the holy gods is in him.) And I told him the dream: 9"O Belteshazzar, chief of the magicians, because I know that you have a spirit of the holy gods and that no mystery baffles you, explain to me the visions that I saw in my dream, and the interpretation. 10In these visions of my mind as I was lying in bed, I saw this come to pass: There was a tree in the middle of the land, and its height was great. 11The tree grew large and strong; its top reached the sky, and it was visible to the ends of the earth. 12Its leaves were beautiful, its fruit was abundant, and upon it was food for all. Under it the beasts of the field found shelter, in its branches the birds of the air nested, and from it every creature was fed. 13As I lay on my bed, I also saw in the visions of my mind a watcher, a holy one, coming down from heaven.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
to bring: Daniel 2:2, Genesis 41:7, Genesis 41:8, Isaiah 8:19, Isaiah 47:12-14
Reciprocal: Genesis 41:38 - in whom Esther 1:13 - the wise Isaiah 19:3 - and they Daniel 5:7 - to bring
Cross-References
Genesis 4:1
And Adam had relations with his wife Eve, and she conceived and gave birth to Cain. "With the help of the LORD I have brought forth a man," she said.
And Adam had relations with his wife Eve, and she conceived and gave birth to Cain. "With the help of the LORD I have brought forth a man," she said.
Genesis 4:3
So in the course of time, Cain brought some of the fruit of the soil as an offering to the LORD,
So in the course of time, Cain brought some of the fruit of the soil as an offering to the LORD,
Genesis 4:4
while Abel brought the best portions of the firstborn of his flock. And the LORD looked with favor on Abel and his offering,
while Abel brought the best portions of the firstborn of his flock. And the LORD looked with favor on Abel and his offering,
Genesis 4:5
but He had no regard for Cain and his offering. So Cain became very angry, and his countenance fell.
but He had no regard for Cain and his offering. So Cain became very angry, and his countenance fell.
Genesis 4:8
Then Cain said to his brother Abel, "Let us go out to the field." And while they were in the field, Cain rose up against his brother Abel and killed him.
Then Cain said to his brother Abel, "Let us go out to the field." And while they were in the field, Cain rose up against his brother Abel and killed him.
Genesis 4:11
Now you are cursed and banished from the ground, which has opened its mouth to receive your brother's blood from your hand.
Now you are cursed and banished from the ground, which has opened its mouth to receive your brother's blood from your hand.
Genesis 4:13
But Cain said to the LORD, "My punishment is greater than I can bear.
But Cain said to the LORD, "My punishment is greater than I can bear.
Job 5:2
For resentment kills a fool, and envy slays the simple.
For resentment kills a fool, and envy slays the simple.
Isaiah 1:18
"Come now, let us reason together," says the LORD. "Though your sins are like scarlet, they will be as white as snow; though they are as red as crimson, they will become like wool.
"Come now, let us reason together," says the LORD. "Though your sins are like scarlet, they will be as white as snow; though they are as red as crimson, they will become like wool.
Jeremiah 2:5
This is what the LORD says: "What fault did your fathers find in Me that they strayed so far from Me, and followed worthless idols, and became worthless themselves?
This is what the LORD says: "What fault did your fathers find in Me that they strayed so far from Me, and followed worthless idols, and became worthless themselves?
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Therefore made I a decree,.... Published a proclamation; signifying it was his mind and will
to bring in all the wise men of Babylon before him; all together, supposing that one or other of them, or by consulting together, would be able to explain things to his satisfaction, and make him more easy:
that they might make known unto me the interpretation of the dream; for though they could not tell the interpretation of his former dream, because he could not relate to them the dream itself; which, if he could, they promised him the interpretation; but now he could remember it, and therefore might expect they would make known the interpretation of it to him.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Therefore made I a decree - The word here rendered decree (טעם ṭe‛êm) means, commonly, “taste, flavor,” as of wine; then “judgment, discernment, reason;” and then a judgment of a king, a mandate, edict. Compare Daniel 3:10. The primary notion seems to be that of a delicate “taste” enabling one to determine the qualities of wines, viands, etc.; and then a delicate and nice discrimination in regard to the qualities of actions. The word thus expresses a sound and accurate judgment, and is applied to a decree or edict, as declared by one who had the qualifications to express such a judgment. Here it means, that he issued a royal order to summon into his presence all who could be supposed to be qualified to explain the dream. The Greek (Codex Chisianus) omits Daniel 4:6-9.
To bring in all the wise men ... - Particularly such as are enumerated in the following verse. Compare Daniel 2:12. It was in accordance with his habit thus to call in the wise men who were retained at court to give counsel, and to explain those things which seemed to be an intimation of the Divine will. See the note at Daniel 2:2. Compare also Genesis 41:8.
