8 So all the king’s wise men came in, but they could not read the inscription or interpret it for him.
Daniel 5:8
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Greek Daniel 5:7–9
7 The king cried aloud to bring in the enchanters, the Chaldeans, and the soothsayers. The king spoke and said to the wise men of Babylon, “Whoever reads this writing and shows me its interpretation shall be clothed with purple, and have a chain of gold about h… (WEB)
Daniel 5:14–16
14 I have heard that the spirit of the gods is in you, and that you have insight, intelligence, and extraordinary wisdom. 15 Now the wise men and enchanters were brought before me to read this inscription and interpret it for me, but they could not give its interpre…
Greek Daniel 5:14–16
14 I have heard of you, that the spirit of the gods is in you, and that light, understanding, and excellent wisdom are found in you. (WEB) 15 Now the wise men, the enchanters, have been brought in before me to read this writing, and make known to me its interpretation; bu… (WEB)
Daniel 4:6–8
6 So I issued a decree that all the wise men of Babylon be brought before me to interpret the dream for me. 7 When the magicians, enchanters, astrologers, and diviners came in, I told them the dream, and they could not interpret it for me. 8 But at last, into my pres…
Greek Daniel 4:6–8
6 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. (WEB) 7 Then the magicians, the enchanters, the Chaldeans, and the soothsayers came in; and I told the dream before them; but… (WEB)
Daniel 2:9–11
9 If you do not tell me the dream, there is only one decree for you. You have conspired to speak before me false and fraudulent words, hoping the situation will change. Therefore tell me the dream, and I will know that you can give me its interpretation.” 10 The as…
Daniel 2:26–28
26 The king responded to Daniel, whose name was Belteshazzar, “Are you able to tell me what I saw in the dream, as well as its interpretation?” 27 Daniel answered the king, “No wise man, enchanter, medium, or magician can explain to the king the mystery of which he… 28 …
Greek Daniel 2:26–28
26 The king answered Daniel, whose name was Belteshazzar, “Are you able to make known to me the dream which I have seen, and its interpretation?” (WEB) 27 Daniel answered before the king, and said, “The secret which the king has demanded can’t be shown to the king by wise… (WEB)
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