Daniel 2:23
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23 To you, O God of my ancestors,
I give thanks and praise,
for you have given me wisdom and power
and have now revealed to me what we asked of you,
for you have revealed to us what the king ordered.”
Daniel 2:18
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18 and told them to seek mercy from the God of heaven concerning this mystery, so that Daniel and his companions might not perish with the rest of the wise men of Babylon.(A)
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Exodus 3:15
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15 God also said to Moses, “Thus you shall say to the Israelites, ‘The Lord,[a] the God of your ancestors, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, has sent me to you’:
This is my name forever,
and this my title for all generations.(A)
Footnotes
- 3.15 The word “Lord” when spelled with capital letters stands for the divine name, YHWH, which is here connected with the verb hayah, “to be”
Daniel 2:29-30
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29 To you, O king, as you lay in bed, came thoughts of what would be hereafter, and the revealer of mysteries disclosed to you what is to be.(A) 30 But as for me, this mystery has not been revealed to me because of any wisdom that I have more than any other living being, but in order that the interpretation may be known to the king and that you may understand the thoughts of your mind.(B)
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Luke 10:21
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Jesus Rejoices
21 At that very hour Jesus[a] rejoiced in the Holy Spirit[b] and said, “I thank[c] you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and the intelligent and have revealed them to infants; yes, Father, for such was your gracious will.[d](A)
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Matthew 11:25
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Jesus Thanks His Father
25 At that time Jesus said, “I thank[a] you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and the intelligent and have revealed them to infants;(A)
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- 11.25 Or praise
Amos 3:7
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7 Surely the Lord God does nothing
without revealing his secret
to his servants the prophets.(A)
Daniel 2:20-21
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20 Daniel said:
“Blessed be the name of God from age to age,
for wisdom and power are his.(A)
21 He changes times and seasons,
deposes kings and sets up kings;
he gives wisdom to the wise
and knowledge to those who have understanding.(B)
Daniel 1:17
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17 To these four young men God gave knowledge and skill in every aspect of literature and wisdom; Daniel also had insight into all visions and dreams.(A)
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Isaiah 12:1
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Thanksgiving and Praise
12 You will say on that day:
“I will give thanks to you, O Lord,
for though you were angry with me,
your anger turned away,
and you comforted me.(A)
Psalm 50:14
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- 50.14 Or make thanksgiving your sacrifice to God
Psalm 25:14
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14 The friendship of the Lord is for those who fear him,
and he makes his covenant known to them.(A)
Revelation 5:5
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5 Then one of the elders said to me, “Do not weep. See, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has conquered, so that he can open the scroll and its seven seals.”(A)
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Revelation 1:1
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Introduction and Salutation
1 The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show his servants what must soon take place, and he made it known by sending his angel to his servant John,(A)
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John 11:41
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41 So they took away the stone. And Jesus looked upward and said, “Father, I thank you for having heard me.(A)
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Ecclesiastes 9:18
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18 Wisdom is better than weapons of war,
but one bungler destroys much good.(A)
Ecclesiastes 7:19
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19 Wisdom gives strength to the wise more than ten rulers who are in a city.(A)
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Proverbs 24:5
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5 Wise warriors are mightier than strong ones[a]
and those who have knowledge than those who have strength,(A)
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- 24.5 Gk Compare Syr Tg: Heb A wise man is strength
Proverbs 21:22
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22 One wise person went up against a city of warriors
and brought down the stronghold in which they trusted.(A)
Proverbs 8:14
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14 I have good advice and sound wisdom;
I have insight; I have strength.(A)
Psalm 103:1-4
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Psalm 103
Thanksgiving for God’s Goodness
Of David.
1 Bless the Lord, O my soul,
and all that is within me,
bless his holy name.(A)
2 Bless the Lord, O my soul,
and do not forget all his benefits—
3 who forgives all your iniquity,
who heals all your diseases,(B)
4 who redeems your life from the Pit,
who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy,(C)
2 Chronicles 20:6
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6 and said, “O Lord, God of our ancestors, are you not God in heaven? Do you not rule over all the kingdoms of the nations? In your hand are power and might, so that no one is able to withstand you.(A)
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1 Chronicles 29:13
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13 And now, our God, we give thanks to you and praise your glorious name.
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1 Chronicles 29:10
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David’s Praise to God
10 Then David blessed the Lord in the presence of all the assembly; David said, “Blessed are you, O Lord, the God of our ancestor Israel, forever and ever.
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1 Kings 18:36
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36 At the time of the offering of the oblation, the prophet Elijah came near and said, “O Lord, God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, let it be known this day that you are God in Israel, that I am your servant, and that I have done all these things at your bidding.(A)
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