Daniel 2:22 kjv — He revealeth the deep and secret things: he knoweth what is in the darkness, and the light dwelleth with him.

King James Version

"He revealeth the deep and secret things: he knoweth what is in the darkness, and the light dwelleth with him."

— Daniel 2:22, King James Version

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Daniel 2 — Context

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Then was the secret revealed unto Daniel in a night vision. Then Daniel blessed the God of heaven.

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Daniel answered and said, Blessed be the name of God for ever and ever: for wisdom and might are his:

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And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding:

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He revealeth the deep and secret things: he knoweth what is in the darkness, and the light dwelleth with him.

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I thank thee, and praise thee, O thou God of my fathers, who hast given me wisdom and might, and hast made known unto me now what we desired of thee: for thou hast now made known unto us the king’s matter.

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Therefore Daniel went in unto Arioch, whom the king had ordained to destroy the wise men of Babylon: he went and said thus unto him; Destroy not the wise men of Babylon: bring me in before the king, and I will shew unto the king the interpretation.

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Then Arioch brought in Daniel before the king in haste, and said thus unto him, I have found a man of the captives of Judah, that will make known unto the king the interpretation.

Daniel 2:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Daniel 2:22 say?
Daniel 2:22 in the King James Version reads: “He revealeth the deep and secret things: he knoweth what is in the darkness, and the light dwelleth with him.”
Where is Daniel 2:22 in the Bible?
Daniel 2:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Daniel, chapter 2, verse 22.
Who wrote Daniel?
Daniel is traditionally attributed to Daniel (traditional). Conservative scholarship dates Daniel to the 6th century BC; critical scholarship often proposes a 2nd-century-BC date for the apocalyptic portions. It was written c. 605–530 BC.
What is the book of Daniel about?
Daniel is a young exile in Babylon who, with his three friends, refuses to bow to the world's gods. The book combines courageous narratives — the fiery furnace, the lions' den — with sweeping prophetic visions of the kingdoms of earth giving way to the everlasting kingdom of the Son of Man.
What are the major themes of Daniel?
Daniel explores themes including Sovereignty, Faithfulness, Prophecy, Kingdoms, Son of Man. These themes shape the meaning and context of Daniel 2:22.
What translation should I read Daniel 2:22 in?
Daniel 2:22 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Daniel 2:22?
Daniel 2:22 reads (KJV): “He revealeth the deep and secret things: he knoweth what is in the darkness, and the light dwelleth with him.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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