Daniel 2:7

7 Once more they replied, “Let the king tell his servants the dream, and we will interpret it.”

Daniel 2:7 in Other Translations

7 They answered again and said, Let the king tell his servants the dream, and we will shew the interpretation of it.

7 They answered a second time and said, "Let the king tell his servants the dream, and we will show its interpretation."

7 They said again, “Please, Your Majesty. Tell us the dream, and we will tell you what it means.”

7 They answered, "If it please your majesty, tell us the dream. We'll give the interpretation."

7 They answered a second time, "May the king tell the dream to his servants, and we will give the interpretation."

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 replied to the astrologers, “This is what I have firmly decided: If you do not tell me what my dream was and interpret it, I will have you cut into pieces and your houses turned into piles of rubble.

6 But if you tell me the dream and explain it, you will receive from me gifts and rewards and great honor. So tell me the dream and interpret it for me.”

7 Once more they replied, “Let the king tell his servants the dream, and we will interpret it.”

8 Then the king answered, “I am certain that you are trying to gain time, because you realize that this is what I have firmly decided:

9 If you do not tell me the dream, there is only one penalty for you. You have conspired to tell me misleading and wicked things, hoping the situation will change. So then, tell me the dream, and I will know that you can interpret it for me.”