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God Reveals All Secrets
Commentators explain that this verse highlights God's unique ability to know and reveal things completely hidden from human intellect. While God is the source of all wisdom, this verse focuses on His power to reveal supernatural truths—the "deep and secret things"—that no human could discover on their own. This demonstrates His absolute omniscience and power over all knowledge.
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Daniel
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Albert Barnes
On Daniel 2:22
18th Century
Theologian
He revealeth the deep and secret things — Things which are too profound for humans to fathom by their own power, and which are conc…
Charles Ellicott
On Daniel 2:22
19th Century
Bishop
He reveals.— Compare to Job 12:22.
He knows.— Compare to Psalm 139:12.
The light dwells.—
John Calvin
On Daniel 2:22
16th Century
Theologian
he pursues the same sentiment and confirms it—that all mortals receive from God's Spirit whatever intelligence and light they enjoy; but he proceed…
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John Gill
On Daniel 2:22
17th Century
Pastor
He reveals the deep and secret things
The purposes of his own heart, which are the deep things of God, and the secre…
Matthew Henry
On Daniel 2:14–23
17th Century
Minister
Daniel humbly prayed that God would reveal to him the king's dream and its meaning. Praying friends are valuable friends; and it is fitting for the…