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Daniel 2:22

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
He revealeth the deep and secret things: he knoweth what is in the darkness, and the light dwelleth with him.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

He's the one who reveals the deepest mysteries and hidden things. He knows what's happening even in complete darkness, and pure light lives with him.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God sees everything, even the stuff hidden in the dark, and he's willing to show you what you need to know.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Daniel, which takes place during the Babylonian exile in the 6th century BC, King Nebuchadnezzar is troubled by a mysterious dream that his own wise men cannot interpret, leading him to seek answers from divine sources. Daniel, a Jewish exile gifted with wisdom from God, prays for revelation and receives the dream's meaning directly from God in a vision. This verse is part of Daniel's praise to God, emphasizing His ability to uncover secrets amidst the king's crisis.

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