Daniel 1:17

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God gave Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah the wisdom and ability to learn many different kinds of writing and science. Daniel could also understand all kinds of visions {\cf2\super [5]} and dreams.

Cross References

1 Kings 3:12

So, I will give you the thing you asked. I will make you wise and intelligent. I will make your wisdom so great, that there has never in the past been anyone like you. And in the future, there will never be anyone like you.

1 Kings 3:28

The people of Israel heard about King Solomon’s decision. They respected and honored him very much because he was wise. They saw that he had the wisdom of God [18] in making the right decisions.

2 Chronicles 1:10

Now give me wisdom and knowledge so I can lead these people in the right way. No one can rule these people without your help!”

2 Chronicles 1:12

So I will give you wisdom and knowledge. But I will also give you wealth, riches, and honor. No king who lived before you has ever had so much wealth and honor. And no king in the future will have as much wealth and honor.”

2 Chronicles 26:5

Uzziah followed God in the time of Zechariah’s life. Zechariah taught Uzziah how to respect and obey God. When Uzziah was obeying the Lord, God gave him success.

Job 32:8

But God’s Spirit makes a person wise.\par That ‘breath’ from God All-Powerful\par makes people understand.\par

Proverbs 2:6

The Lord gives wisdom. Knowledge and understanding come from his mouth.

Ecclesiastes 2:26

If a person does good and pleases God, then God will give that person wisdom, knowledge, and joy. But a person that sins will get only the work of gathering and carrying things. God takes from the bad person and gives to the good person. But all this work is useless. It is like trying to catch the wind. {\cf2\super [14]}

Isaiah 28:26

Our God is using this to teach you a lesson. \{This example\} shows us that God is fair when he punishes his people.

Ezekiel 28:3

You think you are wiser than Danel! {\cf2\super [234]} \par You think you can find out all secrets!\par

Daniel 1:18

The king wanted all the young men to be trained for three years. At the end of that time, Ashpenaz brought all of the young men to King Nebuchadnezzar.

Daniel 1:20

Every time the king asked them about something important, they showed much wisdom and understanding. The king found they were ten times better than all the magic men and wise men in his kingdom.

Daniel 1:4

King Nebuchadnezzar wanted only healthy young Jewish men. The king wanted young men that did not have any bruises or scars, or anything wrong with their bodies. The king wanted handsome, smart young men. The king wanted young men that were able to learn things quickly and easily. The king wanted young men that were able to serve in his house. The king told Ashpenaz to teach those young men from Israel the language and writings of the Chaldean people. {\cf2\super [3]}

Daniel 10:1

Cyrus was the king of Persia. During Cyrus’ third year as king, Daniel learned about these things. (Daniel’s other name is Belteshazzar.) These things are true, but very hard to understand. But Daniel understood these things. They were explained to him in a vision. {\cf2\super [118]}

Daniel 2:19

During the night, God explained the secret to Daniel in a vision. {\cf2\super [10]} Then Daniel praised the God of heaven.

Daniel 2:21

He changes the times and seasons.\par And he changes the kings.\par He gives power to kings,\par and he takes their power away!\par He gives wisdom to people\par so they become wise,\par He lets people learn things\par and become wise.\par

Daniel 2:23

God of my ancestors, {\cf2\super [11]} \par I thank you and praise you!\par You gave me wisdom and power.\par You told us the things we asked for!\par You told us about the king’s dream.”\par

Daniel 2:30

God also told this secret to me! Why? It is not because I have greater wisdom than other men. No, God told me about this secret so that you, king, may know what it means. In that way, you will understand what went through your mind.

Daniel 4:6

So I gave an order that all the wise men of Babylon be brought to me. Why? So they could tell me what my dream meant.

Daniel 5:14

I have heard that the spirit of the gods is in you. And I have heard that you understand secrets, and are very smart and very wise.

Daniel 7:1

During the first year that Belshazzar was king of Babylon, {\cf2\super [71]} Daniel had a dream. Daniel saw these visions {\cf2\super [72]} while he was lying on his bed. Daniel wrote what he had dreamed about.

Daniel 8:1

During {\cf2\super [84]} the third year that Belshazzar was king, {\cf2\super [85]} I saw this vision. {\cf2\super [86]} This was after the other vision.

Numbers 12:6

God said, “Listen to me! You will have prophets. [168] I, the Lord, will show myself to them in visions. [169] I will speak to them in dreams.

Luke 21:15

I will give you the wisdom to say things that none of your enemies can answer.

Acts 6:10

But the Spirit {\cf2\super [118]} was helping Stephen speak with wisdom. His words were so strong that the Jews could not argue with him.

Acts 7:10

Joseph had many troubles there, but God saved him from all those troubles. Pharaoh was the king of Egypt. He liked Joseph and respected him because of the wisdom that God gave Joseph. Pharaoh gave Joseph the job of being a governor of Egypt. He even let Joseph rule over all the people in Pharaoh’s house.

Acts 7:22

The Egyptians taught Moses about all the things they knew. He was powerful in the things he said and did.

Colossians 1:9

Since the day we heard these things about you, we have continued praying for you. We pray these things for you:

James 1:17

Everything good comes from God. And every perfect gift is from God. These good gifts come down from the Father who made all the lights in the sky (sun, moon, stars). But God never changes \{like those lights\}. He is always the same.

James 1:5

But if any of you needs wisdom, then you should ask God for it. God is generous. He enjoys giving to all people. So God will give you wisdom.