Daniel 2:6-8

Expanded Bible

⁶ But if you tell me my dream and its ·meaning [interpretation], I will reward you with gifts, a reward, and great honor. So tell me the dream and ·what it means [its interpretation].”

⁷ Again the wise men said to the king, “Tell us, your servants, the dream, and we will tell you ·what it means [its interpretation].”

⁸ ·King Nebuchadnezzar [^LThe king] answered, “I know you are ·trying to get more [stalling for] time, because you know that ·I meant what I said [^Lthe matter has been determined by me].