Daniel 2:8

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

The king responded, "I am certain that you are trying to gain time because you see that my command is firm.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    The king answered and said, I know of certainty that ye would gain the time, because ye see the thing is gone from me.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    The king answered and said, I know for certain that you are buying time because you see the command has gone from me.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    The king answered and said, I know of certainty that ye would gain the time, because ye see the thing is gone from me.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    The king{H4430} answered{H6032} and said,{H560} I{H576} know{H3046} of{H4481} a certainty{H3330} that ye{H608} would gain{H2084} time,{H5732} because{H6903} ye see{H2370} the thing{H4406} is gone{H230} from{H4481} me.

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    The king{H4430} answered{H6032}{(H8750)} and said{H560}{(H8750)}, I{H576} know{H3046}{(H8751)} of{H4481} certainty{H3330} that ye{H608} would gain{H2084}{(H8750)} the time{H5732}, because{H6903}{H3606} ye see{H2370}{(H8754)} the thing{H4406} is gone{H230}{(H8754)} from{H4481} me.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    Then the kynge answerde, sayenge: I perceaue off a treuth, that ye do but prologe ye tyme: for so moch as ye se, that the thinge is gone fro me.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    Then the King answered, and sayd, I knowe certeinly that ye would gaine the time, because ye see the thing is gone from me.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    Then the king aunswered, saying: I perceaue of a trueth that ye would redeeme the time, for so much as ye see the thing is gone fro me.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    The king answered and said, I know of certainty that ye would gain the time, because ye see the thing is gone from me.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    The king answered, I know of a certainty that you would gain time, because you see the thing is gone from me.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    The king hath answered and said, `Of a truth I know that time ye are gaining, because that ye have seen that the thing is gone from me,

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    The king answered and said, I know of a certainty that ye would gain time, because ye see the thing is gone from me.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    The king answered and said, I know of a certainty that ye would gain time, because ye see the thing is gone from me.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    The king made answer and said, I am certain that you are attempting to get more time, because you see that my decision is fixed;

  • World English Bible (2000)

    The king answered, I know of a certainty that you would gain time, because you see the thing is gone from me.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    The king replied,“I know for sure that you are attempting to gain time, because you see that my decision is firm.

Referenced Verses

  • Eph 5:16 : 16 Make the most of the time, because the days are evil.
  • Col 4:5 : 5 Conduct yourselves wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity.

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