Daniel 5:11

Good News Translation

There is a man in your kingdom who has the spirit of the holy gods in him. When your father was king, this man showed good sense, knowledge, and wisdom like the wisdom of the gods. And King Nebuchadnezzar, your father, made him chief of the fortunetellers, magicians, wizards, and astrologers.

Cross References

Genesis 41:38

and he said to them, “We will never find a better man than Joseph, a man who has God's spirit in him.”

2 Samuel 14:17

I said to myself that your promise, sir, would make me safe, because the king is like God's angel and can distinguish good from evil. May the Lord your God be with you!”

Ezekiel 28:3

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

Ezekiel 28:4

Your wisdom and skill made you rich with treasures of gold and silver.

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 2:11

What Your Majesty is asking for is so difficult that no one can do it for you except the gods, and they do not live among human beings.”

Daniel 2:22

He reveals things that are deep and secret; he knows what is hidden in darkness, and he himself is surrounded by light.

Daniel 4:18

“This is the dream I had,” said King Nebuchadnezzar. “Now, Belteshazzar, tell me what it means. None of my royal advisers could tell me, but you can, because the spirit of the holy gods is in you.”

Daniel 4:5

But I had a frightening dream and saw terrifying visions while I was asleep.

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 5:7

He shouted for someone to bring in the magicians, wizards, and astrologers. When they came in, the king said to them, “Anyone who can read this writing and tell me what it means will be dressed in robes of royal purple, wear a gold chain of honor around his neck, and be the third in power in the kingdom.”

Acts 12:22

“It isn't a man speaking, but a god!” they shouted.

Acts 14:11

When the crowds saw what Paul had done, they started shouting in their own Lycaonian language, “The gods have become like men and have come down to us!”

Acts 16:16

One day as we were going to the place of prayer, we were met by a young servant woman who had an evil spirit that enabled her to predict the future. She earned a lot of money for her owners by telling fortunes.

Revelation 3:9

Listen! As for that group that belongs to Satan, those liars who claim that they are Jews but are not, I will make them come and bow down at your feet. They will all know that I love you.