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Geneva Bible

Daniel 7:16

Therefore I came vnto one of them that stoode by, and asked him the trueth of all this: so he tolde me, and shewed me the interpretation of these things.

Bible Study Resources

Concordances:

- Nave's Topical Bible - Horn;   Prophets;   Vision;   The Topic Concordance - Empires/world Powers;   Government;   Saints;   Torrey's Topical Textbook - Dreams;   Macedonian Empire, the;  

Dictionaries:

- American Tract Society Bible Dictionary - Beasts;   Baker Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology - Allegory;   Apocalyptic;   Charles Buck Theological Dictionary - Antichrist;   Fausset Bible Dictionary - Daniel, the Book of;   Idol;   Lucifer;   Nebuchadnezzar;   Revelation of John, the;   Tyre;   Holman Bible Dictionary - Antichrist;   Christ, Christology;   Daniel, Book of;   Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible - Person of Christ;   Thessalonians, Second Epistle to the;   Morrish Bible Dictionary - Beast;   Horns;   People's Dictionary of the Bible - Kingdom of christ of heaven;   Kingdom of god;   Kingdom of heaven;  

Encyclopedias:

- Condensed Biblical Cyclopedia - Babylonish Captivity, the;   International Standard Bible Encyclopedia - Angel;  

Parallel Translations

Christian Standard Bible®
I approached one of those who were standing by and asked him to clarify all this. So he let me know the interpretation of these things:
Hebrew Names Version
I came near to one of those who stood by, and asked him the truth concerning all this. So he told me, and made me know the interpretation of the things.
King James Version
I came near unto one of them that stood by, and asked him the truth of all this. So he told me, and made me know the interpretation of the things.
English Standard Version
I approached one of those who stood there and asked him the truth concerning all this. So he told me and made known to me the interpretation of the things.
New American Standard Bible
"I approached one of those who were standing by and began requesting of him the exact meaning of all this. So he told me and made known to me the interpretation of these things:
New Century Version
I came near one of those standing there and asked what all this meant. "So he told me and explained to me what these things meant:
Amplified Bible
"I approached one of those who stood by and began asking him the exact meaning of all this. So he told me and explained to me the interpretation of the things:
New American Standard Bible (1995)
"I approached one of those who were standing by and began asking him the exact meaning of all this. So he told me and made known to me the interpretation of these things:
Berean Standard Bible
I approached one of those who stood by, and I asked him the true meaning of all this. So he told me the interpretation of these things:
Contemporary English Version
So I asked one of those standing there, and he explained,
Complete Jewish Bible
I approached one of those standing by and asked him what all this really meant. He said that he would make me understand how to interpret these things.
Darby Translation
I came near unto one of them that stood by, and asked him the certainty of all this. And he told me, and made me know the interpretation of the things:
Easy-to-Read Version
I went to someone who was standing there and asked him what all this meant. So he explained it to me.
George Lamsa Translation
I came near to one of those who ministered and asked of him the truth concerning all these things. And he told me the truth and made me know the interpretation of these things.
Good News Translation
I went up to one of those standing there and asked him to explain it all. So he told me the meaning.
Lexham English Bible
So I approached one of the attendants and I asked him about the truth concerning all this; and he told me that he would make known to me the explanation of the matter.
Literal Translation
And I came near one of those who stood by and asked him the truth of all this. And he told me and made me know the meaning of the things.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
till I gat me vnto one off them that stode by, to knowe the treuth, concerninge all these thinges. So he tolde me, and made me vnderstode the interpretacio of these thinges.
American Standard Version
I came near unto one of them that stood by, and asked him the truth concerning all this. So he told me, and made me know the interpretation of the things.
Bible in Basic English
I came near to one of those who were waiting there, questioning him about what all this was. And he said to me that he would make clear to me the sense of these things.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
I came near unto one of them that stood by, and asked him the truth concerning all this. So he told me, and made me know the interpretation of the things:
King James Version (1611)
I came neere vnto one of them that stood by, and asked him the truth of all this: so he told mee, and made me know the interpretation of the things.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
I gate me vnto one of them that stoode by, and asked him the trueth concerning all these thinges: so he tolde me, and made me vnderstand the interpretation of these thinges.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And I drew near to one of them that stood by, and I sought to learn of him the truth of all these things: and he told me the truth, and made known to me the interpretation of the things.
English Revised Version
I came near unto one of them that stood by, and asked him the truth concerning all this. So he told me, and made me know the interpretation of the things.
World English Bible
I came near to one of those who stood by, and asked him the truth concerning all this. So he told me, and made me know the interpretation of the things.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Y neiyede to oon of the stonderis niy, and Y axide of hym the treuthe of alle these thingis. And he seide to me the interpretyng of wordis, and he tauyte me.
Update Bible Version
I came near to one of those that stood by, and asked him the truth concerning all this. So he told me, and made me know the interpretation of the things.
Webster's Bible Translation
I came near to one of them that stood by, and asked him the truth of all this. So he told me, and made me know the interpretation of the things.
New English Translation
I approached one of those standing nearby and asked him about the meaning of all this. So he spoke with me and revealed to me the interpretation of the vision:
New King James Version
I came near to one of those who stood by, and asked him the truth of all this. So he told me and made known to me the interpretation of these things:
New Living Translation
So I approached one of those standing beside the throne and asked him what it all meant. He explained it to me like this:
New Life Bible
I went to one of those who were standing near and asked him the true meaning of all this. So he told me what these things meant.
New Revised Standard
I approached one of the attendants to ask him the truth concerning all this. So he said that he would disclose to me the interpretation of the matter:
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
I drew near unto one of them who stood by, and made exact enquiry of him, concerning all this, - so he told me, and, the interpretation of the things, made he known unto me.
Douay-Rheims Bible
I went near to one of them that stood by, and asked the truth of him concerning all these things, and he told me the interpretation of the words, and instructed me:
Revised Standard Version
I approached one of those who stood there and asked him the truth concerning all this. So he told me, and made known to me the interpretation of the things.
Young's Literal Translation
I have drawn near unto one of those standing, and the certainty I seek from him of all this; and he hath said to me, yea, the interpretation of the things he hath caused me to know:

Contextual Overview

15 I Daniel was troubled in my spirit, in the middes of my body, and the visions of mine head made me afraide. 16 Therefore I came vnto one of them that stoode by, and asked him the trueth of all this: so he tolde me, and shewed me the interpretation of these things. 17 These great beastes which are foure, are foure Kings, which shall arise out of the earth, 18 And they shall take the kingdome of the Saintes of the most High, and possesse the kingdome for euer, euen for euer and euer. 19 After this, I woulde knowe the trueth of the fourth beast, which was so vnlike to all the others, very fearefull, whose teeth were of yron, and his nailes of brasse: which deuoured, brake in pieces, and stamped the residue vnder his feete. 20 Also to know of the tenne hornes that were in his head, and of the other which came vp, before whome three fell, and of the horne that had eyes, and of the mouth that spake presumptuous thinges, whose looke was more stoute then his fellowes. 21 I beheld, and the same horne made battel against the Saintes, yea, & preuailed against them, 22 Vntill the Ancient of dayes came, and iudgement was giuen to the Saintes of the most High: and the time approched, that the Saintes possessed the kingdome. 23 Then he said, The fourth beast shall be the fourth kingdome in the earth, which shall be vnlike to all the kingdomes, and shall deuoure the whole earth, and shall treade it downe and breake it in pieces. 24 And the ten hornes out of this kingdome are tenne Kings that shall rise: and an other shall rise after them, and he shall be vnlike to the first, and he shall subdue three Kings,

Bible Verse Review
  from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge

one: Daniel 7:10, Daniel 8:13-16, Daniel 10:5, Daniel 10:6, Daniel 10:11, Daniel 10:12, Daniel 12:5, Daniel 12:6, Zechariah 1:8-11, Zechariah 2:3, Zechariah 3:7, Revelation 5:5, Revelation 7:13, Revelation 7:14

Reciprocal: Daniel 8:15 - sought Zechariah 1:9 - what Zechariah 4:4 - What

Cross-References

Genesis 7:1
And the Lord said vnto Noah, Enter thou and all thine house into the Arke: for thee haue I seene righteous before me in this age.
Genesis 7:2
Of euery cleane beast thou shalt take to thee by seuens, the male & his female: but of vncleane beastes by couples, the male & his female.
Genesis 7:3
Of the foules also of the heauen by seuens, male and female, to keepe seede aliue vpon the whole earth.
Genesis 7:4
For seuen dayes hence I will cause it raine vpon the earth fourtie dayes and fourtie nightes, and all the substance that I haue made, will I destroy from off the earth.
Genesis 7:5
Noah therefore did according vnto all that the Lord commanded him.
Genesis 7:10
And so after seuen dayes the waters of the flood were vpon the earth.
Deuteronomy 33:27
The eternall God is thy refuge, and vnder his armes thou art for euer: hee shall cast out the enemie before thee, and will say, Destroy them.
Psalms 46:2
Therefore will not we feare, though the earth be moued, and though the mountaines fall into the middes of the sea.
Proverbs 3:23
Then shalt thou walke safely by thy way: and thy foote shall not stumble.
Matthew 25:10
And while they went to bye, the bridegrome came: and they that were readie, went in with him to the wedding, and the gate was shut.

Gill's Notes on the Bible

I came near unto one of them that stood by,.... To one of the angels that attended, either the throne of judgment, or, the Son of man in his approach to his divine Father:

and asked him the truth of all this; the substance of these visions; what these images, presented to his view, were shadows and representations of; so type and truth, shadow and substance, are opposed to each other. The real meaning of all this was what he asked; nor need any be ashamed to ask of whomsoever they can hope to get knowledge of truth, and especially of superiors, of the angels of the churches, or pastors of them:

so he told me, and made me know the interpretation of the things; he interpreted everything in the vision to him, and gave him the true meaning and real design of the whole, as follows: this was asked and told, not when Daniel was awake, and was considering of what he had dreamed; but in his dream, in his vision by night; this was all transacted in a visionary way, both the things and the interpretation of them.

Barnes' Notes on the Bible

I came near unto one of them that stood by - That is, to one of the angels who appeared to stand near the throne. Daniel 7:10. Compare Daniel 8:13; Zechariah 4:4-5; Revelation 7:13. It was natural for Daniel to suppose that the angels who were seen encircling the throne would be able to give him information on the subject, and the answers which Daniel received show that he was not mistaken in his expectation. God has often employed angels to communicate important truths to men, or has made them the medium of communicating his will. Compare Revelation 1:1; Acts 7:53; Hebrews 2:2.

So he told me, and made me know the interpretation of the things - He explained the meaning of the symbols, so that Daniel understood them. It would seem probable that Daniel has not recorded all that the angel communicated respecting the vision, but he has preserved so much that we may understand its general signification.


 
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