Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Da ble hemmeligheten åpenbart for Daniel i et syn om natten, og Daniel lovpriste himmelens Gud: «Lovet være Gud fra evighet til evighet, for visdommen og makten tilhører Ham. Han skifter tider og årstider, fjerner konger og oppreiser konger. Han gir visdom og kunnskap til de kloke. Han åpenbarer det som finnes i dypet og som er skjult for andre. Han vet hva som er i mørket, for hos Ham bor lyset. Jeg takker og priser Deg, mine slekters Gud, Du som har gitt meg visdom og styrke. Det vi ba Deg om, har Du nå gjort kjent for meg. Du har nå gjort kjent for oss det kongen spør om.»
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, Daniel receives a revelation from God in a night vision, which reveals a secret to him. Following this, Daniel blesses God for the revelation. The key message is about God's ability to provide wisdom and insight.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're trying to solve a big puzzle, but it's really hard. One night, you dream about how to solve it. You feel so happy and grateful that you thank God for helping you solve the puzzle. That's what happened to Daniel here!
Historical Background
The Book of Daniel was written by the prophet Daniel, likely between the 6th and 5th centuries BCE. It was written for the Israelites in exile, providing them hope and insight into God's sovereignty over world events.
Living It Out Today
When faced with a difficult decision or problem, you can pray for wisdom and guidance. Just as Daniel received a revelation in his dream, you can trust that God will provide you with the insight you need in your own way.
Daniel received the revelation in a night vision, which is a type of dream in which God communicates divine messages.
Why did Daniel bless God?
Daniel blessed God because he recognized that the secret revealed to him was a gift from God, showing his gratitude and acknowledging God's sovereignty.
What secret was revealed to Daniel?
The secret revealed to Daniel pertains to the interpretation of a dream that King Nebuchadnezzar had, which foretold future events and kingdoms.
How does this verse connect with other biblical themes?
This verse connects with themes of divine revelation and wisdom, showing God's provision of insight and understanding, especially when people seek Him in faith.