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Daniel 5:12-14
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Daniel 5:12-14
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
12 because an excellent spirit, knowledge, and understanding to interpret dreams, explain riddles, and solve problems were found in this Daniel, whom the king named Belteshazzar. Now let Daniel be called, and he will reveal the interpretation.”(A)
The Writing on the Wall Interpreted
13 Then Daniel was brought in before the king. The king said to Daniel, “So you are Daniel, one of the exiles of Judah, whom my father the king brought from Judah?(B) 14 I have heard of you that a spirit of the gods[a] is in you and that enlightenment, understanding, and excellent wisdom are found in you.
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- 5.14 Or a divine spirit
Daniel 5:12-14
New International Version
Daniel 5:12-14
New International Version
12 He did this because Daniel, whom the king called Belteshazzar,(A) was found to have a keen mind and knowledge and understanding, and also the ability to interpret dreams, explain riddles(B) and solve difficult problems.(C) Call for Daniel, and he will tell you what the writing means.(D)”
13 So Daniel was brought before the king, and the king said to him, “Are you Daniel, one of the exiles my father the king brought from Judah?(E) 14 I have heard that the spirit of the gods(F) is in you and that you have insight, intelligence and outstanding wisdom.(G)
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