Daniel 2:27

New American Bible - revised edition

In the king’s presence Daniel made this reply: “The mystery about which the king has inquired, the wise men, enchanters, magicians, and diviners could not explain to the king.

Cross References

Genesis 40:8

They answered him, “We have had dreams, but there is no one to interpret them.” Joseph said to them, “Do interpretations not come from God? Please tell me the dreams.”

Genesis 41:8

Next morning his mind was agitated. So Pharaoh had all the magicians and sages of Egypt summoned and recounted his dream to them; but there was no one to interpret it for him.

Isaiah 19:3

The courage of the Egyptians shall ebb away within them, and I will bring their counsel to nought; They shall consult idols and charmers, ghosts and clairvoyants.

Isaiah 44:25

I bring to nought the omens of babblers, make fools of diviners, Turn back the wise and make their knowledge foolish.

Jeremiah 10:7

Who would not fear you, King of the nations, for it is your due! Among all the wisest of the nations, and in all their domains, there is none like you.

Daniel 1:20

In any question of wisdom or understanding which the king put to them, he found them ten times better than any of the magicians and enchanters in his kingdom.

Daniel 2:2

So he ordered that the magicians, enchanters, sorcerers, and Chaldeans be summoned to interpret the dream for him. When they came and presented themselves to the king,

Daniel 4:7

“These were the visions I saw while in bed: I saw a tree of great height at the center of the earth.