Daniel · Chapter 2 · Wisdom

Daniel 2:22 — Bible Verse Meaning & Context

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Read in chapter context · Daniel 2

Both translations, side by side

WEB · World English Bible

"he reveals the deep and secret things; he knows what is in the darkness, and the light dwells with him."

KJV · King James Version

"He revealeth1541 the deep5994 and secret things5642: he knoweth3046 what4101 is in the darkness2816, and the light5094 dwelleth8271 with him5974."

How the translations differ: The WEB is a modern public-domain revision of the 1901 ASV; the KJV dates to 1611. The KJV uses revealeth, knoweth, dwelleth, while the WEB renders these as reveals, knows, dwells. Both translate the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text — the differences are stylistic, not theological.

In context

Daniel 2:22 in Daniel 2

A Bible verse rarely stands alone. Here is Daniel 2:22 read with the verses immediately before and after — the surrounding flow of Daniel 2. Read the full chapter →

v.20 Daniel answered, Blessed be the name of God forever and ever; for wisdom and might are his.
v.21 He changes the times and the seasons; he removes kings, and sets up kings; he gives wisdom to the wise, and knowledge to those who have understanding;
v.22 he reveals the deep and secret things; he knows what is in the darkness, and the light dwells with him.
v.23 I thank you, and praise you, you God of my fathers, who have given me wisdom and might, and have now made known to me what we desired of you; for you have made known to us the king’s matter.
v.24 Therefore Daniel went in to Arioch, whom the king had appointed to destroy the wise men of Babylon; he went and said thus to him: Don’t destroy the wise men of Babylon; bring me in before the king, and I will show to the king the interpretation.

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About the Book of Daniel

Testament: Old Testament
Genre: Apocalyptic prophecy
Author: Daniel
Date written: c. 605–530 BC
Audience: Jews under foreign empires
Chapters: 12

Daniel served as an exile in the highest courts of Babylon and Persia for nearly 70 years. The first half tells stories of faithful courage — the fiery furnace, the writing on the wall, the lions' den. The second half contains visions of successive world empires culminating in the everlasting kingdom of "one like a son of man" (7:13-14), language Jesus applied to himself.

Setting: The Babylonian and Persian courts, where Daniel served 70 years.

Key themes: faithfulness · sovereignty · kingdoms · prayer · end times

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Memorisation aid

How to memorise Daniel 2:22

Daniel 2:22 contains 20 words in 3 clauses. Learn one clause at a time, then chain them. The first-letter mnemonic (FLM) under each clause is a memory hook — once you can speak the FLM from memory, the full clause follows.

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he reveals the deep and secret things

HRTDAS
2

he knows what is in the darkness

HKWIIT
3

and the light dwells with him.

ATLDWH

Frequently asked

FAQ about Daniel 2:22

What does Daniel 2:22 say?

Daniel 2:22 reads: "he reveals the deep and secret things; he knows what is in the darkness, and the light dwells with him." — from the Old Testament, Daniel (Apocalyptic prophecy). The full verse is shown above with both the World English Bible (WEB) and King James Version (KJV) translations side by side.

What book of the Bible is Daniel 2:22 in?

Daniel 2:22 is in the book of Daniel, traditionally attributed to Daniel and written around c. 605–530 BC. Daniel is apocalyptic prophecy in the Old Testament, originally addressed to Jews under foreign empires. Best known for the lions' den and the fiery furnace.

What is Daniel 2:22 about?

Daniel 2:22 is primarily a Bible verse about Wisdom. Within Daniel, Daniel served as an exile in the highest courts of Babylon and Persia for nearly 70 years. Read the full passage above with surrounding context.

What is the difference between Daniel 2:22 in WEB and KJV?

Daniel 2:22 in the World English Bible (WEB) reads: "he reveals the deep and secret things; he knows what is in the darkness, and the light dwells with him.". The King James Version (KJV) reads: "He revealeth1541 the deep5994 and secret things5642: he knoweth3046 what4101 is in the darkness2816, and the light5094 dwelleth8271 with him5974.". The WEB is a modern public-domain translation that updates the KJV's 1611 English while keeping a similar formal-equivalence style. Both render the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text.

How long is Daniel 2:22?

Daniel 2:22 is 20 words in the WEB translation (103 characters), broken into 3 clauses. It is short and well-suited to memorisation. Estimated reading time is about 6 seconds.

How can I memorise Daniel 2:22?

To memorise Daniel 2:22, split it into its 3 natural clauses and learn one at a time. Repeat the full verse out loud five times, then write it from memory. Saving the verse as a photo wallpaper using our verse image studio helps daily review — the visual association with a memorable background dramatically improves recall.

Why does Daniel 2:22 matter in Daniel?

How can I apply Daniel 2:22 today?

Many readers use Daniel 2:22 as a daily reminder verse — saving it as a phone wallpaper, sharing it on Pinterest, or memorising it for prayer. The verse studio on this page lets you download Daniel 2:22 on 52 different backgrounds for free. Pair the verse with the surrounding chapter context shown above to understand its full meaning before applying it.

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