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The Dream Revealed to Daniel
…21He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.22Herevealsthe deepand hidden things;He knowswhatlies in darkness,and lightdwellswith Him.23To You, O God of my fathers, I give thanks and praise, because You have given me wisdom and power. And now You have made known to me what we have requested, for You have made known to us the dream of the king.”…

Treasury of Scripture

He reveals the deep and secret things: he knows what is in the darkness, and the light dwells with him.

revealeth.

Daniel 2:11,28,29
Andit is a rare thing that the king requireth, and there is none other that can shew it before the king, except the gods, whose dwelling is not with flesh…

Genesis 37:5-9
And Joseph dreamed a dream, and he toldit his brethren: and they hated him yet the more…

Genesis 41:16,25-28
And Joseph answered Pharaoh, saying,It is not in me: God shall give Pharaoh an answer of peace…

he knoweth.

Job 26:6
Hellis naked before him, and destruction hath no covering.

Psalm 139:11,12
If I say, Surely the darkness shall cover me; even the night shall be light about me…

Jeremiah 23:24
Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him? saith the LORD. Do not I fill heaven and earth? saith the LORD.

and the.

Daniel 5:11,14
There is a man in thy kingdom, in whomis 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; …

Psalm 36:9
For with theeis the fountain of life: in thy light shall we see light.

Psalm 104:2
Who coverestthyself with light aswith a garment: who stretchest out the heavens like a curtain:

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5.requires it of the Chaldeans, by promises and threats.
10.They acknowledging their inability are judged to die.
14.Daniel obtaining some respite finds the dream.
19.He blesses God.
24.He staying the decree is brought to the king.
31.The dream.
36.The interpretation.
46.Daniel's advancement.

He reveals the deep and hidden things;
This phrase emphasizes God's omniscience and His ability to uncover mysteries beyond human understanding. In the context ofDaniel 2, God reveals King Nebuchadnezzar's dream and its interpretation to Daniel, showcasing His power to disclose divine secrets. This aligns with other biblical instances where God reveals hidden truths, such as Joseph interpreting Pharaoh's dreams (Genesis 41) and the revelation of mysteries in the New Testament (Ephesians 3:3-5). The phrase underscores the belief that God alone possesses the wisdom to unveil what is concealed, a theme prevalent throughout Scripture.

He knows what lies in darkness,
This part of the verse highlights God's omnipresence and His ability to perceive what is hidden from human sight. Darkness often symbolizes ignorance, evil, or the unknown in biblical literature. God's knowledge of what lies in darkness suggests His sovereignty over all creation, including the unseen spiritual realm. This is echoed inPsalm 139:12, where even darkness is not dark to God. The phrase reassures believers of God's control and awareness, even in situations that seem obscure or threatening.

and light dwells with Him.
Light is frequently used in the Bible as a metaphor for purity, truth, and divine presence. In this context, it signifies God's inherent nature as the source of all truth and righteousness. The imagery of light dwelling with God is consistent with passages like 1John 1:5, which states that "God is light; in Him there is no darkness at all." This phrase also points to Jesus Christ, who is described as the "light of the world" inJohn 8:12, indicating that divine illumination and guidance are found in Him. The presence of light with God assures believers of His guidance and the revelation of truth.

1.Daniel
A young Hebrew prophet and wise man in Babylon, known for his ability to interpret dreams and visions through God's revelation.

2.Nebuchadnezzar
The king of Babylon who had a troubling dream that none of his wise men could interpret, leading to Daniel's involvement.

3.Babylon
The empire where Daniel and other Israelites were exiled, serving as the backdrop for the events in the Book of Daniel.

4.God
The central figure in this verse, depicted as the revealer of mysteries and the one who possesses all knowledge and light.

5.The Dream
The mysterious dream of King Nebuchadnezzar that prompted Daniel to seek God's wisdom for its interpretation.God's Omniscience
God knows all things, both seen and unseen. We can trust Him with the mysteries of our lives because nothing is hidden from His sight.

Divine Revelation
Just as God revealed mysteries to Daniel, He continues to reveal His will and truth to us through His Word and the Holy Spirit.

Light in Darkness
In times of uncertainty and darkness, we can rely on God as our source of light and guidance. His presence dispels fear and confusion.

Prayer and Dependence
Daniel's example teaches us to seek God earnestly in prayer when faced with challenges, trusting in His ability to provide wisdom and insight.

Faith in Action
Our faith is strengthened when we witness God's ability to reveal and guide. We are called to act on the revelations and insights He provides.1.What is the meaning of Daniel 2:22?

2.How does Daniel 2:22 reveal God's omniscience and omnipotence in your life?

3.What does "He reveals deep and hidden things" teach about God's wisdom?

4.How can you seek God's guidance in "darkness" as described in Daniel 2:22?

5.Connect Daniel 2:22 with James 1:5 on seeking wisdom from God.

6.How can understanding God's knowledge of "light" impact your daily decisions?

7.How does Daniel 2:22 reveal God's omniscience and omnipotence?

8.What does Daniel 2:22 imply about God's relationship with human understanding?

9.How does Daniel 2:22 challenge the concept of divine mystery?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Daniel 2?

11.What does God reveal about hidden secrets?

12.What does God reveal about hidden secrets?

13.In Mark 4:21–22, if Jesus teaches everything will be brought to light, why does He later tell the disciples to keep certain things secret?

14.Does the author’s emphasis on the limitation of human understanding in Ecclesiastes 8:16–17 conflict with other biblical texts that claim revelations of divine mysteries?He reveals the deep and hidden things

Daniel praises God for doing what no human wisdom could accomplish—unveiling mysteries locked away from natural sight. When God discloses Nebuchadnezzar’s dream, He reminds us that

• Nothing is beyond His ability to uncover (Job 12:22: “He reveals the deep things of darkness and brings deep shadows into light.”).

• He loves to share secrets with those who revere Him (Psalm 25:14: “The LORD confides in those who fear Him; He reveals His covenant to them.”).

• By the Spirit, He still opens spiritual truths to believers today (1 Corinthians 2:10: “God has revealed it to us by the Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God.”).

What Daniel experienced in Babylon becomes a standing promise: the God of heaven gladly pulls back the curtain for those who seek Him.

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He knows what lies in darkness

Human vision stalls where shadows fall, but God’s sight pierces every veil.

• Nothing in creation can be hidden (Hebrews 4:13: “Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight…”).

• Darkness cannot conceal evil or fear from Him (Psalm 139:12: “Even the darkness is not dark to You; the night shines like the day…”).

• His omniscience exposes every hidden agenda (Jeremiah 23:24: “‘Can a man hide in secret places so that I cannot see him?’ declares the LORD.”).

For Daniel, this meant confidence that the God who saw the emperor’s private dream also saw His servant praying for mercy.

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Light dwells with Him

God is not merely a possessor of light; light is at home in His very presence.

• “God is Light, and in Him there is no darkness at all” (1 John 1:5).

• He clothes Himself “in light as with a garment” (Psalm 104:2).

• Jesus embodies that light for us: “I am the light of the world” (John 8:12).

Because light dwells with Him, coming near to God means gaining clarity, purity, and guidance. For Daniel, the revelation of the king’s dream was a foretaste of the ultimate illumination found in Christ.

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summary

Daniel 2:22 celebrates a God who uncovers mysteries, sees through darkness, and radiates unapproachable light. He invites His people to rely on His perfect knowledge and to walk in the illumination that flows from His presence.

(22)He revealeth.--Comp.Job 12:22.

He knoweth.--Comp.Psalm 139:12.

The light dwelleth.--Perhaps "illumination" rather than "light" expresses the actual meaning. Man himself requires illumination from an external source. This source is God, the "sun of man's soul," in Whom light dwells as if He were a palace, and in "His light do we see light" (Psalm 36:9).

Verse 22. -He revealeth the deep and secret things; he knoweth what is in the darkness,and the light dwelleth with him. The rendering of the Septuagint as it stands differs somewhat from the Massoretic text, "Revealing deep things and dark, and knowing the things which are in the darkness and the things which are in the light, and with him is a dwelling-place (κατάλυσις)." There is doubt as to the exact force of this last word; the last element in it suggests "solution." This meaning seems to have been given to it generally; for Paulus Tellensis renders itshari, which means a "solution," but as it is derived fromshera, which means "to dwell," he retains the double meaning The reading of Kreysig is decidedly to be preferred, omittingτὰ ("the things which") before "in the light," andκαὶ, "and," after. The rendering then would be, "in light is with him the dwelling-place." This rendering harmonizes the LXX. completely with the Massoretic. The other versions call for no remark. There is difference here between the Q'rl and K'thib. The Q'ri readsnehora, "light," a Chaldee or Western Aramaic form; the K'thib again is,neheera, the Eastern Aramaic form. God is not only the God of nature, of providence, and of man, but also of revelation. He can make known to man what otherwise man could never know. He is the very Source of all light and enlightenment. We may compare this statement with that of Paul in1 Timothy 6:16; he speaks of God as "dwelling in light which no man can approach unto." It seems to us the words of the Old Testament song convey a loftier idea of God than does the Pauline statement - perhaps it is even loftier than the cognate phrase of the Apostle John (1 John 1:5), "God is light, and in him is no darkness at all." We may compare, in regard to this whole verse,Psalm 139:12, "The darkness hideth not from thee; but the night shineth as the day: the darkness and the tight are both alike to thee," whereneheera is used as in the passage before us. Daniel ascribes to Jehovah all the powers of all the gods of Babylon.

Parallel Commentaries ...


He
ה֛וּא(hū)
Pronoun - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1932:He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

reveals
גָּלֵ֥א(gā·lê)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 1541:To denude, to exile, to reveal

the deep
עַמִּיקָתָ֖א(‘am·mî·qā·ṯā)
Adjective - feminine plural determinate
Strong's 5994:Profound, unsearchable

and hidden things;
וּמְסַתְּרָתָ֑א(ū·mə·sat·tə·rā·ṯā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - QalPassParticiple - feminine plural determinate
Strong's 5642:To conceal, to demolish

He knows
יָדַע֙(yā·ḏa‘)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 3046:To know

what
מָ֣ה(māh)
Interrogative
Strong's 4101:Interrogative what?, what!, indefinitely what

lies in darkness,
בַחֲשׁוֹכָ֔א(ḇa·ḥă·šō·w·ḵā)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular determinate
Strong's 2816:The dark

and light
וּנְהוֹרָ֖א(ū·nə·hō·w·rā)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular determinate
Strong's 5094:Illumination, wisdom

dwells
שְׁרֵֽא׃(šə·rê)
Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular
Strong's 8271:To free, separate, to unravel, commence, to reside

with Him.
עִמֵּ֥הּ(‘im·mêh)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5974:With, equally with


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OT Prophets: Daniel 2:22 He reveals the deep and secret things (Dan. Da Dn)