Daniel 2:3 cpdv — And the king said to them, “I saw a dream, and, being confused in mind, I do not know what I saw.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And the king said to them, “I saw a dream, and, being confused in mind, I do not know what I saw.” "

— Daniel 2:3, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Daniel 2 — Context

1

In the second year of the reign of Nebuchadnezzar, Nebuchadnezzar saw a dream, and his spirit was terrified, and his dream fled from him.

2

Yet the king commanded that the seers, and the astrologers, and the sorcerers, and the Chaldeans be gathered together to reveal to the king his dreams. When they arrived, they stood in front of the king.

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And the king said to them, “I saw a dream, and, being confused in mind, I do not know what I saw.”

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And the Chaldeans answered the king in Syriac, “O king, live forever. Tell the dream to your servants, and we will reveal its interpretation.”

5

And in answer, the king said to the Chaldeans, “The memory of it has slipped away from me. Unless you reveal the dream to me, and its meaning, you will be put to death, and your houses will be confiscated.

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But if you explain the dream and its meaning, you will receive from me rewards, and gifts, and great honor. Therefore, reveal to me the dream and its interpretation.”

Daniel 2:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Daniel 2:3 say?
Daniel 2:3 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And the king said to them, “I saw a dream, and, being confused in mind, I do not know what I saw.” ”
Where is Daniel 2:3 in the Bible?
Daniel 2:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Daniel, chapter 2, verse 3.
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 2:3.
What translation should I read Daniel 2:3 in?
Daniel 2:3 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 2:3?
Daniel 2:3 reads (CPDV): “And the king said to them, “I saw a dream, and, being confused in mind, I do not know what I saw.” ” 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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