What is the meaning of Daniel 2:27? Daniel answered the king • Daniel steps forward with confidence born of faith, not self-assurance (Daniel 2:14–16). • Like Joseph before Pharaoh (Genesis 41:16), he acknowledges that any true answer must come from God. • His respectful address shows honor toward earthly authority while ultimately pointing beyond it (Romans 13:1). No wise man • Human intellect, training, or experience cannot penetrate the supernatural realm of God’s revelation (Isaiah 19:3; 1 Corinthians 1:19–20). • Nebuchadnezzar’s own court scholars had already confessed their inability (Daniel 2:10–11), underscoring the limits of man-centered wisdom. • Daniel’s words expose the futility of relying on merely human counsel for matters that belong to God (Jeremiah 10:7). Enchanter, medium, or magician • These practitioners represented the height of Babylonian spiritual resources, yet they were powerless (Exodus 7:11–12). • Scripture consistently warns against occult involvement and the seeking of hidden knowledge apart from the Lord (Leviticus 19:31; Isaiah 8:19). • Daniel’s declaration reveals that counterfeit spiritual power ultimately bows to the true God (Acts 19:18–20). Can explain to the king • Neither status nor urgency can compel a genuine revelation apart from God (Psalm 115:3). • Earthly rulers, no matter how great, are subject to divine sovereignty; Daniel acknowledges this by denying human ability first (Job 12:13). • The stage is set for God alone to receive credit when the mystery is unveiled (Daniel 2:47). The mystery of which he inquires • The “mystery” points to God’s hidden counsel, which He reveals at His chosen time (Deuteronomy 29:29; Daniel 2:28–29). • Biblical “mystery” is not something unknowable but something previously concealed now disclosed by God (Colossians 1:26–27; Revelation 1:1). • By highlighting the king’s quest, Daniel shows that even the most powerful need answers only God can supply. summary Daniel 2:27 emphasizes the complete inadequacy of human wisdom and occult practice to unlock God’s secrets. By first denying every earthly source of insight, Daniel clears the stage for God’s exclusive glory in revelation. The verse teaches that true wisdom is a divine gift, unattainable through intellect, status, or supernatural counterfeits; only the Most High can unveil mysteries, and He does so through His faithful servants who give Him all the credit. |
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