Daniel 2:36 web — This is the dream; and we will tell its interpretation before the king.

World English Bible

"This is the dream; and we will tell its interpretation before the king."

— Daniel 2:36, World English Bible

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Daniel 2 — Context

33

its legs of iron, its feet part of iron, and part of clay.

34

You saw until a stone was cut out without hands, which struck the image on its feet that were of iron and clay, and broke them in pieces.

35

Then was the iron, the clay, the brass, the silver, and the gold, broken in pieces together, and became like the chaff of the summer threshing floors; and the wind carried them away, so that no place was found for them: and the stone that struck the image became a great mountain, and filled the whole earth.

36

This is the dream; and we will tell its interpretation before the king.

37

You, O king, are king of kings, to whom the God of heaven has given the kingdom, the power, and the strength, and the glory;

38

and wherever the children of men dwell, the animals of the field and the birds of the sky has he given into your hand, and has made you to rule over them all: you are the head of gold.

39

After you shall arise another kingdom inferior to you; and another third kingdom of brass, which shall bear rule over all the earth.

Daniel 2:36 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Daniel 2:36 say?
Daniel 2:36 in the World English Bible reads: “This is the dream; and we will tell its interpretation before the king.”
Where is Daniel 2:36 in the Bible?
Daniel 2:36 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Daniel, chapter 2, verse 36.
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 2:36.
What translation should I read Daniel 2:36 in?
Daniel 2:36 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 2:36?
Daniel 2:36 reads (WEB): “This is the dream; and we will tell its interpretation before the king.” 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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