Daniel 2:11

And it is a rare thing that the king requireth, and there is none other that can shew it before the king, except the gods, whose dwelling is not with flesh.

Cross-reference

Daniel 2:28 Contrast

In Daniel 2:28, Daniel declares there is a God in heaven who reveals secrets—directly answering the astrologers' claim that gods dwell not with flesh.

Daniel 2:27 Parallel

In Daniel 2:27, Daniel says the wise men cannot show it but he will through God—contrasting the astrologers' claim that only gods (not with flesh) can.

Daniel 2:22 Contrast

Daniel 2:22 declares that God reveals deep secrets — directly answering the wise men's claim that such knowledge is impossible for humans to obtain.

Daniel 5:11 Contrast

In Daniel 5:11, Daniel is described as having the spirit of the holy gods—a man with divine wisdom, contradicting that only gods (not with flesh) can reveal.

Daniel 4:8 Contrast

Daniel 4:8 shows Nebuchadnezzar acknowledging that Daniel has the spirit of the holy gods — contradicting the earlier claim that gods do not dwell with flesh.

Isaiah 66:1 Parallel

Isaiah 66:1 shows God's throne in heaven and earth as footstool, reinforcing that His dwelling is not with humans.

Revelation 21:3 is God dwelling with man, the ultimate reversal of Daniel 2:11's separation.

2 Corinthians 6:16 declares believers are God's temple and He dwells among them — contrasting Daniel 2:11.

John 14:23 Contrast

John 14:23 promises the Father and Son make their home with believers — opposite of Daniel 2:11.

John 14:17 Contrast

John 14:17 says the Spirit dwells with and in believers, contrasting with 'dwelling not with flesh'.

John 1:14 Contrast

John 1:14 says the Word became flesh and dwelt among us — a direct reversal of the separation in Daniel.

Matthew 19:26 Related theme

In Matthew 19:26, Jesus states 'with God all things are possible'—echoing that what is impossible for man is possible for God, countering the astrologers' limit.

Joel 3:21 Contrast

Joel 3:21 declares the LORD dwells in Zion, directly contradicting the claim that gods do not dwell with flesh.

In Genesis 41:39, Pharaoh acknowledges Joseph's God-given wisdom—a parallel example of a man used by God to reveal secrets, countering the astrologers' denial.

Isaiah 57:15 says God dwells with the contrite in spirit, directly contradicting the claim that no god dwells with flesh.

Isaiah 8:18 Contrast

Isaiah 8:18 affirms the LORD dwells on Mount Zion, contrasting the pagan belief that gods do not dwell with flesh.

Psalm 132:14 states the LORD will dwell in Zion, directly opposing the pagan claim that gods do not dwell with flesh.

Psalm 68:18 Contrast

Psalm 68:18 describes the LORD dwelling among men, contrasting the pagan king's claim that no god dwells with flesh.

Numbers 35:34 affirms the LORD dwells in the midst of Israel, opposite to the pagan notion that no god dwells with flesh.

Exodus 29:45 states God's promise to dwell among Israel, directly contrasting the pagan claim here that gods do not dwell with flesh.

Isaiah 41:28 finds no one able to answer God's challenge — echoing the wise men's inability to reveal the dream, highlighting human helplessness before divine mystery.

2 Chronicles 6:18 similarly questions God dwelling with man, reinforcing the transcendence theme.

1 Kings 8:27 questions whether God can dwell on earth, echoing the transcendence implied in Daniel 2:11.

Psalm 113:5 Parallel

Psalm 113:5 describes God seated on high, aligning with the idea that God's dwelling is not with flesh.

2 Kings 5:7 Parallel

2 Kings 5:7 has a king insisting only God can heal — mirroring the wise men's claim that only gods not dwelling with flesh can reveal secrets.

Exodus 8:18 Parallel

Exodus 8:18 shows Egyptian magicians failing to produce lice — like Babylon's wise men, human power cannot do divine works, underscoring the limits of flesh.