Thematic Bible
Daniel 4:1 (show verse)
Nebuchadnezzar the king, to all the peoples, nations, and speakers of every language that live in all the earth: “May your peace abound!
Daniel 4:2 (show verse)
It has seemed good to me to declare the signs and wonders which the Most High God has done for me.
Daniel 4:3 (show verse)
“How great are His signs
And how mighty are His wonders!
His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom
And His dominion is from generation to generation.
Daniel 4:4 (show verse)
“I, Nebuchadnezzar, was at rest in my house and prospering in my palace.
Daniel 4:5 (show verse)
I saw a dream and it made me afraid; and the fantasies and thoughts and the visions [that appeared] in my mind as I lay on my bed kept alarming me.
Daniel 4:6 (show verse)
So I gave orders to bring in before me all the wise men of Babylon, so that they might make known to me the interpretation of the dream.
Daniel 4:7 (show verse)
Then the magicians, the enchanters (Magi), the Chaldeans [who were the master astrologers] and the diviners came in, and I told them the dream, but they could not interpret it and make known its meaning to me.
Chaldeans » Learned and wise men of the east
Divination » Those who practised » Consulted in difficulties
Divination » Practised by » Astrologers
Divination » Practised by » Magicians
Heathen » Divine revelations given to » Nebuchadnezzar
Magic » Magicians
Magician » Nebuchadnezzars
Wicked people » Warned
Divination » Those who practised » Consulted in difficulties
Divination » Practised by » Astrologers
Divination » Practised by » Magicians
Heathen » Divine revelations given to » Nebuchadnezzar
Magic » Magicians
Magician » Nebuchadnezzars
Wicked people » Warned
Daniel 4:8 (show verse)
But at last Daniel came in before me, whose name is Belteshazzar, after the name of my god, and in whom is a spirit of the holy gods; and I told the dream to him, saying,
Daniel » Jewish captive » Prophecies of
Dreams » Mentioned in scripture, of » Nebuchadnezzar
Heathen » Divine revelations given to » Nebuchadnezzar
Holy spirit » Inspiration of » The prophets » Daniel
Superstition » Instances of » Nebuchadnezzar, supposing that the spirit of the gods was upon daniel
Wicked people » Warned
Dreams » Mentioned in scripture, of » Nebuchadnezzar
Heathen » Divine revelations given to » Nebuchadnezzar
Holy spirit » Inspiration of » The prophets » Daniel
Superstition » Instances of » Nebuchadnezzar, supposing that the spirit of the gods was upon daniel
Wicked people » Warned
Daniel 4:9 (show verse)
‘O Belteshazzar, chief of the magicians, because I know that a spirit of the holy gods is in you and no mystery baffles or troubles you, tell me the visions of my dream which I have seen, along with its interpretation.
Daniel 4:10 (show verse)
‘The visions that passed through my mind as I lay on my bed were these: I was looking, and behold, there was a tree in the middle of the earth, and its height was great.
Daniel 4:11 (show verse)
‘The tree grew large and became strong
And its height reached to heaven,
And it was visible to the end of the earth.
Daniel 4:12 (show verse)
‘Its leaves were beautiful and its fruit abundant,
And in it was food for all.
The beasts of the field found shade under it,
And the birds of the sky nested in its branches,
And all living creatures fed themselves from it.
Beasts » Illustrative of » People of different nations
Beasts » Habitations of » Under spreading trees
Birds » Rest on trees
Fruitfulness » Degrees of
Heathen » Divine revelations given to » Nebuchadnezzar
Trees » Symbolical
Trees » Illustrative » Of kings, &c
Trees » Parts of, mentioned » The leaves
Wicked people » Warned
Beasts » Habitations of » Under spreading trees
Birds » Rest on trees
Fruitfulness » Degrees of
Heathen » Divine revelations given to » Nebuchadnezzar
Trees » Symbolical
Trees » Illustrative » Of kings, &c
Trees » Parts of, mentioned » The leaves
Wicked people » Warned
Daniel 4:13 (show verse)
‘And behold, I saw in the visions of my mind as I lay on my bed, an angelic watcher, a holy one, descended from heaven.
Daniel 4:14 (show verse)
‘He shouted aloud and said this:
“Cut down the tree and cut off its branches;
Shake off its leaves and scatter its fruit;
Let the living creatures run from under it
And the birds fly from its branches.
Daniel 4:15 (show verse)
“Nevertheless leave the stump with its roots in the ground,
Bound with a band of iron and bronze
In the new grass of the field;
And let him be wet with the dew of heaven,
And let him feed with the animals in the grass of the earth.
Daniel 4:16 (show verse)
“Let his mind and nature be changed from a man’s
And let an animal’s mind and nature be given to him,
And let seven periods of time pass over him.
Daniel 4:17 (show verse)
“This sentence is by the decree of the angelic watchers
And the decision is a command of the holy ones,
So that the living may know [without any doubt]
That the Most High [God] rules over the kingdom of mankind
And He bestows it on whomever He desires
And sets over it the humblest and lowliest of men.”
Daniel 4:18 (show verse)
This is the dream which I, King Nebuchadnezzar, have seen. Now you, Belteshazzar, explain its meaning, since none of the wise men of my kingdom are able to reveal its interpretation to me; but you are able, for a spirit of the holy gods is in you.’
Daniel 4:19 (show verse)
“Then Daniel, whose [Babylonian] name was Belteshazzar, was appalled and speechless for a while [because he was deeply concerned about the destiny of the king], and his thoughts alarmed him. The king said, ‘Belteshazzar, do not let the dream or its interpretation frighten you.’ Belteshazzar answered, ‘My lord, may the dream be [meant] for those who hate you and its message for your enemies!
Daniel 4:20 (show verse)
The tree that you saw, which became great and grew strong, whose height reached to heaven and which was visible to all the earth,
Daniel 4:21 (show verse)
whose foliage was beautiful and its fruit abundant, and on which was food for all, under which the beasts of the field lived, and in whose branches the birds of the sky nested—
Daniel 4:22 (show verse)
it is you, O king, who have become great and grown strong; your greatness has increased and it reaches to heaven, and your dominion [reaches] to the ends of the earth.
Daniel 4:23 (show verse)
In that the king saw an angelic watcher, a holy one, descending from heaven and saying, “Cut the tree down and destroy it; but leave the stump with its roots in the earth, but with a band of iron and bronze around it in the new grass of the field, and let him be wet with the dew of heaven, and let him feed with the beasts of the field until seven periods of time pass over him,”
Daniel 4:24 (show verse)
this is the interpretation, O king: It is the decree of the Most High [God], which has come upon my lord the king:
Daniel 4:25 (show verse)
that you shall be driven from mankind and your dwelling place shall be with the beasts of the field; and that you be given grass to eat like the cattle and be wet with the dew of heaven; and seven periods of time shall pass over you, until you know [without any doubt] that the Most High [God] rules over the kingdom of mankind and He bestows it to whomever He desires.
Daniel 4:26 (show verse)
And in that it was commanded to leave the stump with the roots of the tree [in the earth], your kingdom shall be restored to you after you recognize (understand fully) that Heaven rules.
Daniel 4:27 (show verse)
Therefore, O king, let my advice to you be [considered and found] acceptable; break away now from your sins and exhibit your repentance by doing what is right, and from your wickedness by showing mercy to the poor, so that [if you repent] there may possibly be a continuance of your prosperity and tranquility and a healing of your error.’
Counsel » Wise » Examples of
Daniel » Jewish captive » Courage and fidelity of
God's Promises » Special promises to children, examples of » To the merciful
the Heathen » Employed to chastise the church
Mercy » Should be shown » To the poor
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Daniel, of nebuchadnezzar
Righteousness » Encouraged
Righteousness » The wicked » Should break off their sins by
Sin » Ministers should warn the wicked to forsake
Wicked people » Warned
Wise » Choice, examples of » Counsel, examples of
Daniel » Jewish captive » Courage and fidelity of
God's Promises » Special promises to children, examples of » To the merciful
the Heathen » Employed to chastise the church
Mercy » Should be shown » To the poor
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Daniel, of nebuchadnezzar
Righteousness » Encouraged
Righteousness » The wicked » Should break off their sins by
Sin » Ministers should warn the wicked to forsake
Wicked people » Warned
Wise » Choice, examples of » Counsel, examples of
Daniel 4:28 (show verse)
“All this happened to Nebuchadnezzar the king.
Daniel 4:29 (show verse)
Twelve months later he was walking on the upper level of the royal palace of Babylon.
Daniel 4:30 (show verse)
The king said thoughtfully, ‘Is not this the great Babylon which I myself have built as the royal residence and seat of government by the might of my power and for the honor and glory of my majesty?’
Babylon » City of » Capital of the kingdom of babylon
Babylon » Babylon the capital of » Enlarged by nebuchadnezzar
Babylon » Babylon the capital of » Called babylon the great
Cities » Often great and goodly
Cities » Were called after » The country in which built
Penitence » Instances of » Nebuchadnezzar
Pride » Exemplified
Pride » Instances of » Nebuchadnezzar
Pride » Examples of » Nebuchadnezzar
Prosperity » Perils of » Examples of the evil effects of
The Providence of God » Danger of denying
Self-exaltation » Instances of » Nebuchadnezzar
Temptation » Often arises through » Worldly glory
Worldly » Ambition » Builders
Babylon » Babylon the capital of » Enlarged by nebuchadnezzar
Babylon » Babylon the capital of » Called babylon the great
Cities » Often great and goodly
Cities » Were called after » The country in which built
Penitence » Instances of » Nebuchadnezzar
Pride » Exemplified
Pride » Instances of » Nebuchadnezzar
Pride » Examples of » Nebuchadnezzar
Prosperity » Perils of » Examples of the evil effects of
The Providence of God » Danger of denying
Self-exaltation » Instances of » Nebuchadnezzar
Temptation » Often arises through » Worldly glory
Worldly » Ambition » Builders
Daniel 4:31 (show verse)
While the words were still in the king’s mouth, a voice came [as if falling] from heaven, saying, ‘O King Nebuchadnezzar, to you it is declared: “The kingdom has been removed from you,
Daniel 4:32 (show verse)
and you will be driven away from mankind, and your dwelling place will be with the animals of the field. You will be given grass to eat like the cattle, and seven periods of time will pass over you until you know [without any doubt] that the Most High God rules over the kingdom of mankind and He bestows it on whomever He desires.”’
Daniel 4:33 (show verse)
Immediately the word concerning Nebuchadnezzar was fulfilled. He was driven away from mankind and began eating grass like cattle, and his body was wet with the dew of heaven until his hair had grown like eagles’ feathers and his nails were like birds’ claws.
Abasement » Examples of » Nebuchadnezzar
Birds » Furnished with claws
Diseases » Disease, different forms of » Insanity
Eagles » Strength of its feathers alluded to
Insanity » Disease
Insanity » Of sin » Nebuchadnezzar
Insanity » Nebuchadnezzars
Penitence » Instances of » Nebuchadnezzar
Pride » Instances of » Nebuchadnezzar
Reason » Sinners devoid of » Dethroned
Sin » Insanity of » Nebuchadnezzar
Birds » Furnished with claws
Diseases » Disease, different forms of » Insanity
Eagles » Strength of its feathers alluded to
Insanity » Disease
Insanity » Of sin » Nebuchadnezzar
Insanity » Nebuchadnezzars
Penitence » Instances of » Nebuchadnezzar
Pride » Instances of » Nebuchadnezzar
Reason » Sinners devoid of » Dethroned
Sin » Insanity of » Nebuchadnezzar
Daniel 4:34 (show verse)
“But at the end of the days [that is, at the seven periods of time], I, Nebuchadnezzar, raised my eyes toward heaven, and my understanding and reason returned to me; and I blessed the Most High [God] and I praised and honored and glorified Him who lives forever,
For His dominion is an everlasting dominion;
And His kingdom endures from generation to generation.
And His kingdom endures from generation to generation.
Endurance » The lord enduring forever
Eternal » Kingdom » Eternal kingdom of God and Christ
Insanity » Of sin » Nebuchadnezzar
Insanity » Nebuchadnezzars
Kingdom » Eternal kingdom of God and Christ
Opposition » There being no opposition to the lord
Penitence » Instances of » Nebuchadnezzar
Pride » Instances of » Nebuchadnezzar
Sin » Insanity of » Nebuchadnezzar
Eternal » Kingdom » Eternal kingdom of God and Christ
Insanity » Of sin » Nebuchadnezzar
Insanity » Nebuchadnezzars
Kingdom » Eternal kingdom of God and Christ
Opposition » There being no opposition to the lord
Penitence » Instances of » Nebuchadnezzar
Pride » Instances of » Nebuchadnezzar
Sin » Insanity of » Nebuchadnezzar
Daniel 4:35 (show verse)
“All the inhabitants of the earth are regarded as nothing.
But He does according to His will in the host of heaven
And among the inhabitants of the earth;
And no one can hold back His hand
Or say to Him, ‘What have You done?’
Armies » Illustrative of » Multitudes of angels
divine Counsels » Divine counsels, immutable
God » Examples of Leadership » Immutable
Heaven » God » Reigns in
Holy spirit » As sovereign disposer of all things
Opposition » There being no opposition to the lord
Penitence » Instances of » Nebuchadnezzar
Power » Of God » Described as » Irresistable
God, Power of » Described as » Irresistible
divine Counsels » Divine counsels, immutable
God » Examples of Leadership » Immutable
Heaven » God » Reigns in
Holy spirit » As sovereign disposer of all things
Opposition » There being no opposition to the lord
Penitence » Instances of » Nebuchadnezzar
Power » Of God » Described as » Irresistable
God, Power of » Described as » Irresistible
Daniel 4:36 (show verse)
Now at the same time my reason returned to me; and for the glory of my kingdom, my majesty and splendor were returned to me, and my counselors and my nobles began seeking me out; so I was re-established in my kingdom, and still more greatness [than before] was added to me.
Daniel 4:37 (show verse)
Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and exalt and honor the King of heaven, for all His works are true and faithful and His ways are just, and He is able to humiliate and humble those who walk in [self-centered, self-righteous] pride.”
Abasement » Who shall be abased
Exaltation » Those that exalt themselves
God » Voice of select readings » Ways of
Heaven/the heavens » The lord being king of heaven
Penitence » Instances of » Nebuchadnezzar
Pride » They who are guilty of, shall be » Abased
The Providence of God » Is righteous
The judgment of babylon » What is judgment
Truth » Of God » Exhibited in his » Works
the Truth of God » Exhibited in his » Works
Ways » Divine
Exaltation » Those that exalt themselves
God » Voice of select readings » Ways of
Heaven/the heavens » The lord being king of heaven
Penitence » Instances of » Nebuchadnezzar
Pride » They who are guilty of, shall be » Abased
The Providence of God » Is righteous
The judgment of babylon » What is judgment
Truth » Of God » Exhibited in his » Works
the Truth of God » Exhibited in his » Works
Ways » Divine