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.”

"The king answered and said, I know of certainty that ye would gain the time, because ye see the thing is gone from me." - Daniel 2:8
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What does Daniel 2:8 mean?

In the book of Daniel, chapter 2, verse 8, the King James Version of the Bible reads: "The king answered and said, I know of certainty that ye would gain the time, because ye see the thing is gone from me." This verse is part of the larger narrative in the book of Daniel, which…

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The Certainty of Time and Wisdom

In the annals of Biblical history, the Book of Daniel stands as a profound testament to faith, wisdom, and the sovereignty of God amidst trials. As we delve into Daniel 2:8, the words of King Nebuchadnezzar resonate with momentous significance: "The king answered and said, I…

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A Prayer for Wisdom in Uncertain Times

O Sovereign Lord, Eternal King, and Creator of the Universe, I come before You today with a heart full of reverence and admiration for Your supreme authority over all things. As we reflect on the wisdom contained within the sacred Scriptures, particularly in Daniel 2:8 where the…

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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."
Ezra 8:2 - "Of the sons of Phinehas; Gershom: of the sons of Ithamar; Daniel: of the sons of David; Hattush."
Daniel 7:8
Daniel 7:8
Daniel 8:2 - "And I saw in a vision; and it came to pass, when I saw, that I was at Shushan in the palace, which is in the province of Elam; and I saw in a vision, and I was by the river of Ulai."
"Of the sons of Phinehas; Gershom: of the sons of Ithamar; Daniel: of the sons of David; Hattush." - Ezra 8:2
Daniel 2:19 - "¶ Then was the secret revealed unto Daniel in a night vision. Then Daniel blessed the God of heaven."
Gabriel Daniel 8:16
Daniel 8:27 - "And I Daniel fainted, and was sick certain days; afterward I rose up, and did the king's business; and I was astonished at the vision, but none understood it."
Daniel 8:15 - "¶ And it came to pass, when I, even I Daniel, had seen the vision, and sought for the meaning, then, behold, there stood before me as the appearance of a man."
Daniel 10:2 - "In those days I Daniel was mourning three full weeks."
Daniel 8:1 - "In the third year of the reign of king Belshazzar a vision appeared unto me, even unto me Daniel, after that which appeared unto me at the first."
Daniel 2:49 - "Then Daniel requested of the king, and he set Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, over the affairs of the province of Babylon: but Daniel sat in the gate of the king."
Daniel 4:8 - "¶ But at the last Daniel came in before me, whose name was Belteshazzar, according to the name of my god, and in whom is the spirit of the holy gods: and before him I told the dream, saying,"
Daniel 2:20 - "Daniel answered and said, Blessed be the name of God for ever and ever: for wisdom and might are his:"
Daniel 3:8 - "¶ Wherefore at that time certain Chaldeans came near, and accused the Jews."
Daniel 2:17 - "Then Daniel went to his house, and made the thing known to Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, his companions:"
Daniel 2:13 - "And the decree went forth that the wise men should be slain; and they sought Daniel and his fellows to be slain."
"¶ Then was the secret revealed unto Daniel in a night vision. Then Daniel blessed the God of heaven." - Daniel 2:19
Daniel 1:8 - "¶ But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king's meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself."
Daniel 2:16 - "Then Daniel went in, and desired of the king that he would give him time, and that he would shew the king the interpretation."
Daniel 8:20 - "The ram which thou sawest having two horns are the kings of Media and Persia."
Daniel 2:14 - "¶ Then Daniel answered with counsel and wisdom to Arioch the captain of the king's guard, which was gone forth to slay the wise men of Babylon:"
Daniel 2:15 - "He answered and said to Arioch the king's captain, Why is the decree so hasty from the king? Then Arioch made the thing known to Daniel."
Daniel 8:27 (KJVA) 27 And I Daniel fainted, and was sick certain days; afterward I rose up, and did the king's business; and I was astonished at the vision, but none understood it.
Daniel 8:21 - "And the rough goat is the king of Grecia: and the great horn that is between his eyes is the first king."
Daniel 7:2 - "Daniel spake and said, I saw in my vision by night, and, behold, the four winds of the heaven strove upon the great sea."
Daniel 6:2 - "And over these three presidents; of whom Daniel was first: that the princes might give accounts unto them, and the king should have no damage."
Daniel 2:46 - "¶ Then the king Nebuchadnezzar fell upon his face, and worshipped Daniel, and commanded that they should offer an oblation and sweet odours unto him."