Daniel 4:18 Meaning and Explanation
“This dream I king Nebuchadnezzar have seen. Now thou, O Belteshazzar, declare the interpretation thereof, forasmuch as all the wise men of my kingdom are not able to make known unto me the interpretation: but thou art able; for the spirit of the holy gods is in thee.”
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Read Full Chapter →The king finishes recounting the dream and asks Daniel to interpret it, confident that the spirit of God enables him where others failed.
What Does Daniel 4:18 Mean?
Having told the dream in full, the king turns again to Daniel for its meaning. He confesses that all his wise men have failed, but that Daniel is able, because the spirit of the holy gods is in him.
The king's repeated acknowledgment underscores the lesson before the interpretation even comes: true wisdom is a gift, not a possession. What the trained experts of an empire could not do, God will do through one faithful servant. The Lord delights to make His truth known through those who walk with Him.
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What does Daniel 4:18 mean?
The king finishes recounting the dream and asks Daniel to interpret it, confident that the spirit of God enables him where others failed.