Daniel 2:7

7 A second time they said, "Let his majesty tell his servants the dream, and we will interpret it."

Daniel 2:7 Meaning and Commentary

Daniel 2:7

They answered again, and said
Or, a "second" ^F5 time; repeating the same words, having nothing more to say: let the king tell his servants the dream, and we will show the
interpretation thereof;
the first part was but right and reasonable, though the latter was mere boasting and arrogancy.

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FOOTNOTES:

F5 (twnynt) (deuteron) , Sept.; "secundo", Pagninus, Montanus, Junius & Tremellius, Piscator; so Ar.

Daniel 2:7 In-Context

5 The king answered the astrologers, "Here is what I have decided: if you don't tell me both the dream and its interpretation, you will be torn limb from limb and your houses reduced to rubble.

6 But if you do state the dream and its interpretation, I will give you presents, rewards and great honor. Just tell me the dream and its interpretation."

7 A second time they said, "Let his majesty tell his servants the dream, and we will interpret it."

8 The king replied, "I see you're only trying to gain time, because you see that I've decided

9 that if you don't tell me the dream, there is only one sentence passed on all of you. So you've conspired to mislead me with lies in the hope that time will change things. Now, just tell me the dream! That will convince me that you will also be able to give me its correct interpretation."