Daniel 1:17

Good News Translation

God gave the four young men knowledge and skill in literature and philosophy. In addition, he gave Daniel skill in interpreting visions and dreams.

Cross References

1 Kings 3:12

I will do what you have asked. I will give you more wisdom and understanding than anyone has ever had before or will ever have again.

1 Kings 3:28

When the people of Israel heard of Solomon's decision, they were all filled with deep respect for him, because they knew then that God had given him the wisdom to settle disputes fairly.

2 Chronicles 1:10

so give me the wisdom and knowledge I need to rule over them. Otherwise, how would I ever be able to rule this great people of yours?”

2 Chronicles 1:12

I will give you wisdom and knowledge. And in addition, I will give you more wealth, treasure, and fame than any king has ever had before or will ever have again.”

2 Chronicles 26:5

As long as Zechariah, his religious adviser, was living, he served the Lord faithfully, and God blessed him.

Job 32:8

But it is the spirit of Almighty God that comes to us and gives us wisdom.

Proverbs 2:6

It is the Lord who gives wisdom; from him come knowledge and understanding.

Ecclesiastes 2:26

God gives wisdom, knowledge, and happiness to those who please him, but he makes sinners work, earning and saving, so that what they get can be given to those who please him. It is all useless. It is like chasing the wind.

Isaiah 28:26

They know how to do their work, because God has taught them.

Ezekiel 28:3

You think you are wiser than Danel, that no secret can be kept from you.

Daniel 1:18

At the end of the three years set by the king, Ashpenaz took all the young men to Nebuchadnezzar.

Daniel 1:20

No matter what question the king asked or what problem he raised, these four knew ten times more than any fortuneteller or magician in his whole kingdom.

Daniel 1:4

They had to be handsome, intelligent, well-trained, quick to learn, and free from physical defects, so that they would be qualified to serve in the royal court. Ashpenaz was to teach them to read and write the Babylonian language.

Daniel 10:1

In the third year that Cyrus was emperor of Persia, a message was revealed to Daniel, who is also called Belteshazzar. The message was true but extremely hard to understand. It was explained to him in a vision.

Daniel 2:19

Then that same night the mystery was revealed to Daniel in a vision, and he praised the God of heaven:

Daniel 2:21

He controls the times and the seasons; he makes and unmakes kings; it is he who gives wisdom and understanding.

Daniel 2:23

I praise you and honor you, God of my ancestors. You have given me wisdom and strength; you have answered my prayer and shown us what to tell the king.”

Daniel 2:30

Now, this mystery was revealed to me, not because I am wiser than anyone else, but so that Your Majesty may learn the meaning of your dream and understand the thoughts that have come to you.

Daniel 4:6

I ordered all the royal advisers in Babylon to be brought to me so that they could tell me what the dream meant.

Daniel 5:14

I have heard that the spirit of the holy gods is in you and that you are skillful and have knowledge and wisdom.

Daniel 7:1

In the first year that Belshazzar was king of Babylonia, I had a dream and saw a vision in the night. I wrote the dream down, and this is the record

Daniel 8:1

In the third year that Belshazzar was king, I saw a second vision.

Numbers 12:6

and the Lord said, “Now hear what I have to say! When there are prophets among you, I reveal myself to them in visions and speak to them in dreams.

Luke 21:15

because I will give you such words and wisdom that none of your enemies will be able to refute or contradict what you say.

Acts 6:10

But the Spirit gave Stephen such wisdom that when he spoke, they could not refute him.

Acts 7:10

and brought him safely through all his troubles. When Joseph appeared before the king of Egypt, God gave him a pleasing manner and wisdom, and the king made Joseph governor over the country and the royal household.

Acts 7:22

He was taught all the wisdom of the Egyptians and became a great man in words and deeds.

Colossians 1:9

For this reason we have always prayed for you, ever since we heard about you. We ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will, with all the wisdom and understanding that his Spirit gives.

James 1:17

Every good gift and every perfect present comes from heaven; it comes down from God, the Creator of the heavenly lights, who does not change or cause darkness by turning.

James 1:5

But if any of you lack wisdom, you should pray to God, who will give it to you; because God gives generously and graciously to all.