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Therefore made I a decree to bring in all the wise men of Babylon before me, that they might make known to me the interpretation of the dream.
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A Divine Set-Up
Commentators explain that Nebuchadnezzar's decree was part of a divine setup. By first calling on his own wise men, who were destined to fail, God demonstrated the inadequacy of human wisdom and pagan divination. This failure set the stage for Daniel's interpretation to be recognized not as mere skill, but as a unique revelation from the one true God.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Therefore I made a decree - The word here rendered decree (טעם ṭe‛êm) commonly means “taste, flavor,” as of win…
16th Century
Protestant
Nebuchadnezzar here explains how he acknowledged the Supreme God. He does not relate the proofs which he had previously received; but since his pri…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Therefore made I a decree Published a proclamation; signifying it was his mind and will to bring in all the w…
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