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Daniel 4

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 4 of 12

1 Nebuchadnezzar the king to all the peoples, the nations, and the tongues that dwell in all the earth: Your peace be great.

2 It seemed good before me to declare the signs and wonders that the Most High God has done with me.

3 How great are His signs! And how mighty are His wonders! His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and His rule is from generation and generation.

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Chapter Summary

Nebuchadnezzar confesses Jehovah's kingdom, relates his dream. Daniel hears the dream. He interprets it.

Key Hebrew Words

חִסְנִ֖ power H2632 · TWOT 2738a
עִקַּ֤ר root H6136 · TWOT 2926a
יַתִּירָ֖ה pre-eminent H3493 · TWOT 2781
שַׁלִּ֨יט having mastery H7990 · TWOT 3034b
רְבָ֥ה grow great H7236 · TWOT 2985

People & Context

Nebuchadnezzar's Humbling and Restoration

Nebuchadnezzar dreamed of a massive tree that a holy watcher ordered to be chopped down, which Daniel interpreted as a decree that the king would be d…

Timeline

Nebuchadnezzar's Humbling and Restoration

Nebuchadnezzar dreamed of a massive tree that a holy watcher ordered to be chopped down, which Daniel interpreted as a decree that the king would be driven from men and live like a beast of the field [17-19]. The decree was fulfilled until his understanding eventually returned to him, and he blessed and honored the Most High.

Daniel 4:1-37

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