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But as for me, this secret is not revealed to me for any wisdom that I have more than any living, but to the intent that the interpretation may be made known to the king, and that thou mayest know the thoughts of thy heart.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

But as for me - So far as I am concerned in this matter, or whatever skill or wisdom I may demonstrate in the interpretation, it is not to b…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

For any wisdom — that is, by reason of any wisdom of his own, but “for the sake of the king.”

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Here Daniel meets an objection which Nebuchadnezzar might make: "If God alone can reveal secrets, how, tell me, can you, a mere mortal, do it?" Dan…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

But as for me As to the part I have in this affair, I can ascribe nothing to myself; it is all owing to the God of heaven…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Daniel causes the king to lose confidence in his magicians and soothsayers. The insufficiency of created things should drive us to the all-sufficie…

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