Parallel Verses
Amplified
They answered again, “Let the king tell the dream to his servants, and we will explain its interpretation [to you].”
New American Standard Bible
They answered a second time and said, “Let the king
King James Version
They answered again and said, Let the king tell his servants the dream, and we will shew the interpretation of it.
Holman Bible
They answered a second time, “May the king tell the dream to his servants, and we will give the interpretation.”
International Standard Version
They replied again, "Let the king tell his servants the dream, and we'll disclose its meaning."
A Conservative Version
They answered the second time and said, Let the king tell his servants the dream, and we will show the interpretation.
American Standard Version
They answered the second time and said, Let the king tell his servants the dream, and we will show the interpretation.
Bible in Basic English
A second time they said in answer, Let the king give his servants an account of his dream, and we will make clear the sense.
Darby Translation
They answered the second time and said, Let the king tell his servants the dream, and we will shew the interpretation.
Julia Smith Translation
They answered a second time, and said, The king will say to his servants the dream, and we will show its interpretation.
King James 2000
They answered again and said, Let the king tell his servants the dream, and we will show the interpretation of it.
Lexham Expanded Bible
They answered once more and said, "Let the king tell the dream to his servants and we will make the explanation known."
Modern King James verseion
They answered again and said, Let the king tell his servants the dream, and we will reveal its meaning.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
They answered again, and said, "The king must show his servants the dream, and so shall we declare what it meaneth."
NET Bible
They again replied, "Let the king inform us of the dream; then we will disclose its interpretation."
New Heart English Bible
They answered the second time and said, "Let the king tell his servants the dream, and we will show the interpretation."
The Emphasized Bible
They answered again and said, - Let, the king, tell, the dream, to his servants, and, the interpretation thereof, we will declare.
Webster
They answered again and said, Let the king tell his servants the dream, and we will show the interpretation of it.
World English Bible
They answered the second time and said, Let the king tell his servants the dream, and we will show the interpretation.
Youngs Literal Translation
They have answered a second time, and are saying, 'Let the king tell the dream to his servants, and the interpretation we do shew.
Themes
Government » Monarchical » By nebuchadnezzar
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Nebuchadnezzar, commanding to destroy the wise men
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Daniel 2:7
Verse Info
Context Readings
The King's Troubling Dream
6 But if you tell [me] the [content of the] dream along with its interpretation, you shall receive from me gifts and rewards and great honor. So tell me the dream and its interpretation.” 7 They answered again, “Let the king tell the dream to his servants, and we will explain its interpretation [to you].” 8 The king replied, “I know for certain that you are bargaining for time, because you have seen that my command [to you] is firm and irrevocable.
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Cross References
Daniel 2:4
Then the Chaldeans said to the king in
Ecclesiastes 10:4
If the temper of the ruler rises against you, do not leave your post [showing resistance], because composure and calmness prevent great offenses.
Daniel 2:9
If you will not reveal to me the [content of the] dream, there is but one sentence for you; for you have [already] prepared lying and corrupt words [and you have agreed together] to speak [them] before me [hoping to delay your execution] until the situation is changed. Therefore, tell me the dream [first], and then I will know [with confidence] that you can give me its interpretation.”