Daniel 2:23

I thank thee, and praise thee, O thou God of my fathers, who hast given me wisdom and might, and hast made known unto me now what we desired of thee: for thou hast now made known unto us the king’s matter.

Cross-reference

Daniel 2:30 Parallel

In Daniel 2:30, the same revelation is said to be given not for Daniel's honor but to show the king its meaning.

Daniel 2:21 Parallel

Daniel 2:21 expands on God giving wisdom and knowledge — the reason for Daniel's thanksgiving in this verse.

Daniel 2:18 Historical context

Daniel 2:18 records the prayer request for mercy; this verse is the thanksgiving after God answered that prayer by revealing the dream.

Daniel 2:20 Parallel

In Daniel 2:20, this same prayer begins with praising God for wisdom and power — the very gifts Daniel thanks Him for here.

Daniel 2:36 Parallel

In Daniel 2:36, Daniel then shares the dream's interpretation he thanks God for here — the fulfillment of that revelation.

Daniel 1:17 Parallel

In Daniel 1:17, God gave Daniel wisdom and understanding of visions — the very gift Daniel thanks God for here.

Exodus 3:15 Citation

Exodus 3:15 reveals God's covenant name as the 'God of your fathers' which Daniel directly echoes in his prayer — a clear citation of the divine title.

Luke 10:21 Parallel

Luke 10:21 records Jesus' identical thanksgiving to the Father for revelation, exactly paralleling Daniel's prayer of thanks for God making known the dream.

In Matthew 11:25, Jesus thanks the Father for hiding things from the wise and revealing them to little children — directly mirroring Daniel's thanks for revealed mysteries.

Amos 3:7 Related theme

Amos 3:7 declares God reveals his plans to his servants the prophets — a direct principle that Daniel's experience illustrates.

Proverbs 2:6 Related theme

Proverbs 2:6 affirms that the Lord gives wisdom and knowledge — the very source Daniel credits in his prayer.

2 Kings 6:12 Related theme

2 Kings 6:12 shows Elisha knowing the king's private words — another prophet receiving secret knowledge from God.

Psalm 25:14 Related theme

Psalm 25:14 states God confides in those who fear him — the principle behind Daniel's reception of the dream's secret.

Proverbs 8:14 Related theme

Proverbs 8:14 declares that counsel, insight, and power belong to Wisdom — mirroring Daniel's praise for God's wisdom and power.

Genesis 18:17 Related theme

In Genesis 18:17, God considers revealing his plans to Abraham — a parallel case of divine disclosure to a chosen servant.

John 15:15 Related theme

John 15:15 says Jesus calls disciples friends and reveals everything from the Father, echoing the intimate disclosure Daniel received.

Revelation 1:1 Related theme

Revelation 1:1 describes God giving a revelation to his servants through an angel — a similar pattern of divine mystery unveiled.

1 Kings 10:24 Related theme

1 Kings 10:24 records all nations seeking Solomon's wisdom from God — a parallel example of God-given wisdom like Daniel's.