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The Holy Bible, Berean Study Bible

Daniel 5:14

I have heard that the spirit of the gods is in you, and that you have insight, intelligence, and extraordinary wisdom.

Bible Study Resources

Concordances:

- Nave's Topical Bible - Belshazzar;   Wicked (People);   Wisdom;  

Dictionaries:

- American Tract Society Bible Dictionary - Babylon;   Mene;   Holman Bible Dictionary - Daniel, Book of;   Mene, Mene, Tekel, Upharsin;   Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible - Baltasar;   Hastings' Dictionary of the New Testament - Winter ;   Morrish Bible Dictionary - Belshazzar ;   The Hawker's Poor Man's Concordance And Dictionary - Belshazzar;   Medes;   People's Dictionary of the Bible - Daniel;   Smith Bible Dictionary - Dan'iel;   Watson's Biblical & Theological Dictionary - Belshazzar;  

Encyclopedias:

- Condensed Biblical Cyclopedia - Babylonish Captivity, the;   International Standard Bible Encyclopedia - Excellent;   Gods;   Holy Spirit;   The Jewish Encyclopedia - Mene, Mene, Tekel, Upharsin;  

Parallel Translations

Christian Standard Bible®
I’ve heard that you have a spirit of the gods in you, and that insight, intelligence, and extraordinary wisdom are found in you.
Hebrew Names Version
I have heard of you, that the spirit of the gods is in you, and that light and understanding and excellent wisdom are found in you.
King James Version
I have even heard of thee, that the spirit of the gods is in thee, and that light and understanding and excellent wisdom is found in thee.
English Standard Version
I have heard of you that the spirit of the gods is in you, and that light and understanding and excellent wisdom are found in you.
New American Standard Bible
"Now I have heard about you that a spirit of the gods is in you, and that illumination, insight, and extraordinary wisdom have been found in you.
New Century Version
I have heard that the spirit of the gods is in you, and that you are very wise and have knowledge and extraordinary understanding.
Amplified Bible
"I have heard of you, that a spirit of the gods is in you, and that illumination, insight, and extraordinary wisdom have been found in you.
Geneva Bible (1587)
Now I haue heard of thee, that the spirit of the holy gods is in thee, and that light and vnderstanding and excellent wisdome is found in thee.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
"Now I have heard about you that a spirit of the gods is in you, and that illumination, insight and extraordinary wisdom have been found in you.
Contemporary English Version
I was told that the gods have given you special powers and that you are intelligent and very wise.
Complete Jewish Bible
I've heard about you that the spirit of the gods is in you, and that you have been found to have light, discernment and extraordinary wisdom.
Darby Translation
And I have heard of thee, that the spirit of the gods is in thee, and [that] light and understanding and excellent wisdom is found in thee.
Easy-to-Read Version
I have heard that the spirit of the gods is in you and that you understand secrets and are very smart and very wise.
George Lamsa Translation
I have heard of you, that the spirit of the holy gods is in you and that light and understanding and excellent wisdom are found in you.
Good News Translation
I have heard that the spirit of the holy gods is in you and that you are skillful and have knowledge and wisdom.
Lexham English Bible
And I have heard that a spirit of the gods is in you and enlightenment and insight and excellent wisdom was found in you.
Literal Translation
I have even heard of you, that the spirit of the gods is in you, and light, and excellent wisdom, and understanding are found in you.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
I haue herde speake of the, that thou hast the sprete of the holy goddes, experience and vnderstodinge, and that there hath bene greate wisdome founde in the.
American Standard Version
I have heard of thee, that the spirit of the gods is in thee, and that light and understanding and excellent wisdom are found in thee.
Bible in Basic English
And I have had news of you, that the spirit of the gods is in you, and that light and reason and special wisdom have been seen in you.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
I have heard of thee, that the spirit of the gods is in thee, and that light and understanding and surpassing wisdom is found in thee.
King James Version (1611)
I haue euen heard of thee, that the spirit of the gods is in thee, and that light, and vnderstanding, and excellent wisedome is found in thee.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
I haue hearde of thee, that thou hast the spirite of the holy gods, & that light and vnderstanding, and excellent wysdome is founde in thee.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
I have heard concerning thee, that the Spirit of God is in thee, and that watchfulness and understanding and excellent wisdom have been found in thee.
English Revised Version
I have heard of thee, that the spirit of the gods is in thee, and that light and understanding and excellent wisdom is found in thee.
World English Bible
I have heard of you, that the spirit of the gods is in you, and that light and understanding and excellent wisdom are found in you.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Y haue herd of thee, that thou hast in thee the spirit of goddis, and more kunnyng, and vndurstondyng, and wisdom be foundun in thee.
Update Bible Version
I have heard of you, that the spirit of the gods is in you, and that light and understanding and excellent wisdom are found in you.
Webster's Bible Translation
I have even heard of thee, that the spirit of the gods [is] in thee, and [that] light and understanding and excellent wisdom is found in thee.
New English Translation
I have heard about you, how there is a spirit of the gods in you, and how you have insight, discernment, and extraordinary wisdom.
New King James Version
I have heard of you, that the Spirit of God is in you, and that light and understanding and excellent wisdom are found in you.
New Living Translation
I have heard that you have the spirit of the gods within you and that you are filled with insight, understanding, and wisdom.
New Life Bible
I have heard that the spirit of the gods is in you. Light and understanding and special wisdom have been found in you also.
New Revised Standard
I have heard of you that a spirit of the gods is in you, and that enlightenment, understanding, and excellent wisdom are found in you.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Then, I have heard concerning thee, that, the spirit of the gods, is in thee, - and, light and intelligence and distinguished wisdom, are found in thee.
Douay-Rheims Bible
I have heard of thee, that thou hast the spirit of the gods, and excellent knowledge, and understanding, and wisdom are found in thee.
Revised Standard Version
I have heard of you that the spirit of the holy gods is in you, and that light and understanding and excellent wisdom are found in you.
Young's Literal Translation
And I have heard of thee, that the spirit of the gods [is] in thee, and light, and understanding, and excellent wisdom have been found in thee.

Contextual Overview

10Hearing the outcry of the king and his nobles, the queen entered the banquet hall. "O king, may you live forever!" she said. "Do not let your thoughts terrify you, or your face grow pale. 11There 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, 12did this because Daniel, the one he named Belteshazzar, was found to have an extraordinary spirit, as well as knowledge, understanding, and the ability to interpret dreams, explain riddles, and solve difficult problems. Summon Daniel, therefore, and he will give you the interpretation." 13So Daniel was brought before the king, who asked him, "Are you Daniel, one of the exiles my father the king brought from Judah? 14I have heard that the spirit of the gods is in you, and that you have insight, intelligence, and extraordinary wisdom.15Now the wise men and enchanters were brought before me to read this inscription and interpret it for me, but they could not give its interpretation. 16But I have heard about you, that you are able to give interpretations and solve difficult problems. Therefore, if you can read this inscription and give me its interpretation, you will be clothed in purple and have a gold chain placed around your neck, and you will be made the third highest ruler in the kingdom." 17In response, Daniel said to the king, "You may keep your gifts for yourself and give your rewards to someone else. Nevertheless, I will read the inscription for the king and interpret it for him. 18As for you, O king, the Most High God gave your father Nebuchadnezzar sovereignty and greatness, glory and honor. 19Because of the greatness that He bestowed on him, all peoples, nations, and men of every language trembled in fear before him. He killed whom he wished and kept alive whom he wished; he exalted whom he wished and humbled whom he wished.

Bible Verse Review
  from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge

Daniel 5:11, Daniel 5:12

Reciprocal: Genesis 41:38 - in whom Numbers 27:18 - a man Daniel 1:17 - Daniel had understanding Daniel 2:22 - and the Daniel 4:8 - and in Daniel 6:3 - an Daniel 8:27 - and did

Gill's Notes on the Bible

I have even heard of thee,.... Very probably he had heard often of him, though he did not think fit to honour him, and use him with that familiarity his grandfather had; or however he had now just heard of him by the queen, whose encomiums of him he recites in her own words:

that the spirit of the gods is in thee, and that light and understanding and excellent wisdom is found in thee; which are the express words of his mother, Daniel 5:11.

Barnes' Notes on the Bible

I have even heard of thee ... - Daniel 5:11.


 
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