Daniel 2:47

The king answered unto Daniel, and said, Of a truth it is, that your God is a God of gods, and a Lord of kings, and a revealer of secrets, seeing thou couldest reveal this secret.

Cross-reference

Daniel 2:19 Historical context

In Daniel 2:19, the mystery is revealed to Daniel by vision — showing the source of the revelation the king acknowledges.

Daniel 2:28 Parallel

Daniel 2:28 states 'there is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries' — the exact truth the king confesses in 2:47.

Daniel 2:37 Parallel

In Daniel 2:37, Daniel calls Nebuchadnezzar 'king of kings'; here the king replies by calling God 'Lord of kings'—a direct thematic link of sovereignty.

Daniel 2:29 Parallel

In Daniel 2:29, the same phrase 'he who reveals mysteries' appears, directly linking to Nebuchadnezzar's confession here about God as the revealer.

Daniel 2:30 Parallel

In Daniel 2:30, Daniel clarifies the mystery was revealed not by his wisdom but by God, reinforcing the 'revealer of mysteries' title from this verse.

Daniel 4:9 Parallel

Daniel 4:9 echoes 'no mystery is too difficult for you' — directly parallel to the king's confession that God reveals mysteries.

Daniel 4:8 Historical context

Daniel 4:8 shows Nebuchadnezzar again recognizing Daniel's divine insight, though using pagan language 'spirit of the holy gods'.

Daniel 4:17 Parallel

Daniel 4:17 states that the Most High rules over human kingdoms—reinforcing the same truth Nebuchadnezzar acknowledges here about God's lordship.

Daniel 4:32 Parallel

Daniel 4:32 repeats that God rules over kingdoms—Nebuchadnezzar's acknowledgment here is later confirmed through his own humbling.

Daniel 11:36 foretells a king who exalts himself above every god—contrasting sharply with Nebuchadnezzar's humble acknowledgment that Daniel's God is over all.

Daniel 3:28 Parallel

In Daniel 3:28, Nebuchadnezzar blesses God for delivering the three men, further demonstrating his acknowledgment of God's sovereignty as declared here.

Daniel 3:26 Parallel

In Daniel 3:26, Nebuchadnezzar again acknowledges God as 'Most High God,' showing a pattern of his recognition beyond this initial confession.

Daniel 5:11 Allusion

In Daniel 5:11, Daniel's reputation for having the spirit of the holy gods recalls the wisdom that led to Nebuchadnezzar's confession in this verse.

Revelation 17:14 again declares the Lamb 'Lord of lords and King of kings', reinforcing the same parallel to Daniel's declaration of God's sovereignty over rulers.

Amos 3:7 Related theme

Amos 3:7 declares God reveals his secrets to prophets — the principle behind Daniel's ability to reveal the mystery.

1 Timothy 6:15 calls God the 'King of kings and Lord of lords', directly echoing and expanding Daniel's 'Lord of kings' — a strong doctrinal parallel.

Revelation 1:5 identifies Jesus as 'ruler of kings on earth', fulfilling Daniel's title 'Lord of kings' in a Christological context.

Revelation 17:14 proclaims the Lamb as 'Lord of lords and King of kings', directly echoing Daniel 2:47's 'Lord of kings' with a stronger title.

Psalm 136:2 Allusion

Psalm 136:2 gives thanks to the 'God of gods'—Nebuchadnezzar's words align with Israel's worship of Yahweh as supreme.

Psalm 82:1 Parallel

Psalm 82:1 depicts God presiding over the divine council as 'God of gods', directly paralleling Daniel's phrase 'God of gods' — a strong thematic match.

Genesis 41:39 has Pharaoh acknowledging Joseph's God-given wisdom — a parallel scene of a pagan king recognizing divine revelation.

Deuteronomy 10:17 calls Yahweh 'God of gods and Lord of lords'—the exact phrase Nebuchadnezzar uses here, showing he borrows Israel's language.

Joshua 22:22 declares 'The LORD God of gods'—Nebuchadnezzar's confession echoes this same Old Testament title for Yahweh.

Ezekiel 26:7 calls Nebuchadnezzar 'king of kings', while in Daniel 2:47 he acknowledges God as 'Lord of kings' — a reversal of human and divine honor.

Genesis 40:8 has Joseph stating interpretations belong to God — same conviction that Daniel's God reveals mysteries.

Genesis 41:16: Joseph says 'it is not in me; God will give an answer' — parallels Daniel giving glory to God as revealer.

Genesis 41:25: Joseph says God has revealed to Pharaoh what he is about to do — directly parallels God revealing mysteries.

In 2 Kings 5:15, Naaman declares there is no God but in Israel — a pagan's confession identical in theme to Nebuchadnezzar's.

In 2 Kings 6:12, the Syrian servant says Elisha knows secret words — similar to Daniel revealing Nebuchadnezzar's secret dream.

Ezra 1:3 Parallel

In Ezra 1:3, another Gentile king (Cyrus) acknowledges the God of Israel, paralleling Nebuchadnezzar's confession that Daniel's God is supreme.

Ezra 7:12 Contrast

In Ezra 7:12, Artaxerxes calls himself 'king of kings', contrasting with Nebuchadnezzar's acknowledgment of God as 'Lord of kings'.

In 1 Kings 8:42, Solomon prays for foreigners who hear of God's great name — Nebuchadnezzar's confession exemplifies this.

Job 11:6 Related theme

Job 11:6 speaks of God revealing 'secrets of wisdom', similar to Nebuchadnezzar calling God 'revealer of mysteries' in Daniel 2:47.

Isaiah 44:8 Parallel

Isaiah 44:8 declares no other God besides the LORD, paralleling Nebuchadnezzar's statement that Daniel's God is 'God of gods'.

Ezekiel 36:23 Related theme

In Ezekiel 36:23, God declares He will make His name known among nations, echoing Nebuchadnezzar's acknowledgment here that God is Lord of kings.