Daniel 4:9 BSB — MannaFest

Daniel 4:9

“O Belteshazzar, chief of the magicians, I know that the spirit of the holy gods is in you and that no mystery baffles you. So explain to me the visions I saw in my dream, and their interpretation.

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ASV

O Belteshazzar, master of the magicians, because I know that the spirit of the holy gods is in thee, and no secret troubleth thee, tell me the visions of my dream that I have seen, and the interpretation thereof.

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Commentary

3 voices

Albert Barnes

1798–1870

Notes, Explanatory and Practical, on the Old and New Testaments (1832-1869)

O Belteshazzar, master of the magicians - “Master,” in the sense that he was first among them, or was superior to them all. Or, perhaps, he still retained office at the head of this class of men - the office to which he had been appointed when he interpreted the former dream, Dan 2:48. The word rendered “master” (רב rab) is that which was applied to a teacher, a chief, or a great man among the Jews - from where came the title “rabbi.” Compare Dan 2:48; Dan 5:

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The Puritans and the Awakening2 voices

Matthew Henry

1662–1714

Commentary on the Whole Bible (1710)

Here is a strange medley in Nebuchadnezzar, but such as is commonly found in those that side with their corruptions against their convictions. He retains the language and dialect of his idolatry, and therefore, it is to be feared, is no convert to the faith and worship of the living God.

Matthew Henry

1662–1714

Commentary on the Whole Bible (1710)

He looked upon him as one that had such an insight, such a foresight, as none of his magicians had: I know that no secret troubles thee. Note, The spirit of prophecy quite outdoes the spirit of divination, even the enemies themselves being judges; for so it was adjudged here, upon a fair trial of skill.

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Original language & word study

22 tagged words

Original	Transliteration	Meaning	Word study
בֵּלְטְשַׁאצַּר֮	be.le.te.sha.Tzar	O Belteshazzar	H1096 →
רַ֣ב	rav	[the] chief of	H7229 →
חַרְטֻמַיָּא֒	char.tu.mai.Ya'	magicians the	H2749 →
דִּ֣י׀	di	whom	H1768 →
אֲנָ֣ה	'a.Nah	I	H576 →
יִדְעֵ֗ת	yid.'Et	I know	H3046 →
דִּ֠י	di	that	H1768 →
ר֣וּחַ	Ru.ach	a spirit of	H7308 →
אֱלָהִ֤ין	'e.la.Hin	gods	H426 →
קַדִּישִׁין֙	ka.di.Shin	holy	H6922 →
בָּ֔ךְ	Bakh	[is] in you
וְכָל־	ve.khol	and any	H3606 →
רָ֖ז	raz	secret	H7328 →
לָא־	la'-	not	H3809 →
אָנֵ֣ס	'a.Nes	[is] oppressing	H598 →
לָ֑ךְ	Lakh	<obj.> you
חֶזְוֵ֨י	chez.Vei	[the] visions of	H2376 →
חֶלְמִ֧י	chel.Mi	dream my	H2493 →
דִֽי־	di-	which	H1768 →
חֲזֵ֛ית	cha.Zeit	I saw	H2370 →
וּפִשְׁרֵ֖הּ	u.fish.Reh	and interpretation its	H6591 →
אֱמַֽר׃	'e.Mar	tell!	H560 →

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Where the connections lead

Follow this verse’s cross-references two steps out. Each card is a verse this one points to, and beneath it the verses that one points to in turn. Where several different paths arrive at the same place, that place is listed first: the text keeps returning to it. Every stop shows its own words, and every stop is a page.

Through
Genesis 41:38
So Pharaoh asked them, “Can we find anyone like this man, in whom the Spirit of God abides?”
leads to
- Daniel 5:14
  I have heard that the spirit of the gods is in you, and that you have insight, intelligence, and extraordinary wisdom.
  Reached by 3 independent paths from here.
- Daniel 4:18
  This is the dream that I, King Nebuchadnezzar, saw. Now, Belteshazzar, tell me the interpretation, because none of the wise men of my kingdom can interpret it for me. But you are able, because…
  Reached by 3 independent paths from here.
- Daniel 5:11
  There 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…
  Reached by 2 independent paths from here.
- Job 32:8
  But there is a spirit in a man, the breath of the Almighty, that gives him understanding.
- Numbers 27:18
  And the LORD replied to Moses, “Take Joshua son of Nun, a man with the Spirit in him, and lay your hands on him.
Through
Daniel 2:48
Then the king promoted Daniel and gave him many generous gifts. He made him ruler over the entire province of Babylon and chief administrator over all the wise men of Babylon.
leads to
- Daniel 2:6
  But if you tell me the dream and its interpretation, you will receive from me gifts and rewards and great honor. So tell me the dream and its interpretation.”
Through
Daniel 5:11
There 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…
leads to
- Daniel 4:8–9
  But at last, into my presence came Daniel (whose name is Belteshazzar after the name of my god, and in whom is the spirit of the holy gods). And I told him the dream:
- Daniel 2:47–48
  The king said to Daniel, “Your God is truly the God of gods and Lord of kings, the Revealer of Mysteries, since you were able to reveal this mystery.”

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Where the connections lead

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06About Daniel

The record, by era

Where the connections lead

Commentary

Original language & word study

The walk

Related verses

Featured studies on this passage

About Daniel