Daniel 4:18

The Passion Translation

Then King Nebuchadnezzar concluded, “That was my dream. Now it is for you, Belteshazzar, to interpret its meaning, since not one of the wise men in my kingdom has been able to interpret it for me, but I know that you can, since the spirit of the holy gods resides in you.”

Cross References

Genesis 40:12

Joseph said to him, “God has given me the interpretation of your dream: The three branches are three days.

Genesis 41:15

Pharaoh said to Joseph, “I have had two dreams that no one can explain. I have heard that you are able to interpret a dream the moment you hear it.”

Genesis 41:8

The next morning, his spirit was agitated, so he called for all the magicians and wise men in Egypt. Pharaoh recounted his dreams to them, but no one could give him the interpretation.

Isaiah 19:3

The spirit of the Egyptians will be in panic, and I will confuse their strategies. They will seek guidance from their idols and by the spirits of the dead and consult with mediums and wizards.

Daniel 1:20

And when the king questioned them on any point of wisdom or understanding, he found them ten times superior to all the magicians and enchanters in his entire kingdom.

Daniel 2:38

He has handed over to you people, beasts, and birds, wherever they live, making you king of them all. You, O king, are the golden head.

Daniel 2:7

They again replied, “Let the king tell his dream to us his servants, and we will gladly reveal its meaning.”

Daniel 5:15

Now, I have already brought in my wise men and astrologers before me, that they might read this inscription and give me its interpretation, but they were unable to show me what the words mean.

Daniel 5:8

All the king’s wise men came forward to examine the wall, but not one could read the writing or tell the king what it meant.