Daniel 2:16 Parallel Translations

Daniel went and asked the king to give him some time so that he could explain the dream's meaning.(GOD'S WORD®)

Then Daniel went in, and desired of the king that he would give him time, and that he would shew the king the interpretation.

ASV:

And Daniel went in, and desired of the king that he would appoint him a time, and he would show the king the interpretation.

BBE:

And Daniel went in and made a request to the king to give him time and he would make clear the sense of his dream to the king.

DBY:

And Daniel went in, and requested of the king that he would give him time, that he might shew the king the interpretation.

ERV:

And Daniel went in, and desired of the king that he would appoint him a time, and he would shew the king the interpretation.

JPS:

Then Daniel went in, and desired of the king that he would give him time, that he might declare unto the king the interpretation.

WBS:

Then Daniel went in, and desired of the king that he would give him time, and that he would show the king the interpretation.

WEB:

Daniel went in, and desired of the king that he would appoint him a time, and he would show the king the interpretation.

YLT:

and Daniel hath gone up, and sought of the king that he would give him time to shew the interpretation to the king.

Daniel 2:16 Cross References

XREF:

Daniel 2:15 he said to Arioch, the king's commander, "For what reason is the decree from the king so urgent?" Then Arioch informed Daniel about the matter.

Daniel 2:17 Then Daniel went to his house and informed his friends, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah, about the matter, (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

MHC:

2:14-23 Daniel humbly prayed that God would discover to him the king's dream, and the meaning of it. Praying friends are valuable friends; and it well becomes the greatest and best men to desire the prayers of others. Let us show that we value our friends, and their prayers. They were particular in prayer. And whatever we pray for, we can expect nothing but as the gift of God's mercies. God gives us leave in prayer to tell our wants and burdens. Their plea with God was, the peril they were in. The mercy Daniel and his fellows prayed for, was bestowed. The fervent prayers of righteous men avail much. Daniel was thankful to God for making known that to him, which saved the lives of himself and his fellows. How much more should we be thankful to God, for making known the great salvation of the soul to those who are not among the worldly wise and prudent!

CONC:

Appoint Besought Clear Daniel Declare Desired Dream Interpret Interpretation Order Request Requested Sense Shew Sought

Appoint Besought Clear Daniel Declare Desired Dream Interpret Interpretation Order Request Requested Sense Shew Show Sought Time

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