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Daniel 2:45 · KJV

"Forasmuch as thou sawest that the stone was cut out of the mountain without hands, and that it brake in pieces the iron, the brass, the clay, the silver, and the gold; the great God hath made known to the king what shall come to pass hereafter: and the dream is certain, and the interpretation thereof sure."

King James Version

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Passage Context

43And whereas thou sawest iron mixed with miry clay, they shall mingle themselves with the seed of men: but they shall not cleave one to another, even as iron is not mixed with clay.
44And in the days of these kings shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed: and the kingdom shall not be left to other people, but it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand for ever.
45Forasmuch as thou sawest that the stone was cut out of the mountain without hands, and that it brake in pieces the iron, the brass, the clay, the silver, and the gold; the great God hath made known to the king what shall come to pass hereafter: and the dream is certain, and the interpretation thereof sure.
46Then the king Nebuchadnezzar fell upon his face, and worshipped Daniel, and commanded that they should offer an oblation and sweet odours unto him.
47The 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.

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Reflection Questions

1

How does this verse speak to your understanding of God's sovereignty?

2

What does the certainty of God's plans mean for you personally?

3

When have you experienced a situation that felt beyond your control?

Life Application

faith

Trusting in God's plans can provide peace during uncertain times.

hope

Remember that God's promises are reliable, encouraging you to hold onto hope.

People in This Verse

DanielOT

A young Hebrew captive known for his wisdom and faithfulness to God. He became a key advisor in the Babylonian court.

First appearance: Daniel 1:6

Places in This Verse

Babylon(Babylon, Iraq today)

A major city in ancient Mesopotamia, known for its wealth and cultural achievements, as well as its role in the Babylonian exile of the Jews.

Connection to Jesus

gospel theme

The stone that breaks the kingdoms symbolizes Jesus, whose coming brings the fulfillment of God's plan for an eternal kingdom.

See also: 1 Corinthians 15:24

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