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Daniel 5:12 ยท KJV

"Forasmuch as an excellent spirit, and knowledge, and understanding, interpreting of dreams, and shewing of hard sentences, and dissolving of doubts, were found in the same Daniel, whom the king named Belteshazzar: now let Daniel be called, and he will shew the interpretation."

King James Version

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Passage Context

10Now the queen, by reason of the words of the king and his lords, came into the banquet house: and the queen spake and said, O king, live for ever: let not thy thoughts trouble thee, nor let thy countenance be changed:
11There is a man in thy kingdom, in whom is the spirit of the holy gods; and in the days of thy father light and understanding and wisdom, like the wisdom of the gods, was found in him; whom the king Nebuchadnezzar thy father, the king, I say, thy father, made master of the magicians, astrologers, Chaldeans, and soothsayers;
12Forasmuch as an excellent spirit, and knowledge, and understanding, interpreting of dreams, and shewing of hard sentences, and dissolving of doubts, were found in the same Daniel, whom the king named Belteshazzar: now let Daniel be called, and he will shew the interpretation.
13Then was Daniel brought in before the king. And the king spake and said unto Daniel, Art thou that Daniel, which art of the children of the captivity of Judah, whom the king my father brought out of Jewry?
14I have even heard of thee, that the spirit of the gods is in thee, and that light and understanding and excellent wisdom is found in thee.

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Reflection Questions

1

What does it mean to you to have an excellent spirit?

2

How do you handle challenges that require deep understanding?

3

When have you relied on your skills to solve a problem?

Life Application

understanding

Strive to develop your skills and knowledge for the benefit of others.

faith

Trust that God can use your abilities in challenging situations.

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(Hillah, Iraq today)

Babylon was a major city of ancient Mesopotamia, known for its impressive architecture and as a center of culture and power.

Connection to Jesus

gospel theme

Daniel's ability to interpret dreams points to Jesus' role in revealing truth and understanding to humanity.

See also: John 16:13

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