Daniel 2:34

Daniel 2:34 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

As you watched, a stone was cut out, but not by human hands. It struck the statue on its feet of iron and clay, and crushed them.

King James Version KJV

Thou sawest till that a stone was cut out without hands, which smote the image upon his feet that were of iron and clay, and brake them to pieces.

American Standard Version ASV

Thou sawest till that a stone was cut out without hands, which smote the image upon its feet that were of iron and clay, and brake them in pieces.

Bible in Basic English BBE

While you were looking at it, a stone was cut out, but not by hands, and it gave the image a blow on its feet, which were of iron and earth, and they were broken in bits.

Free Bible Version FBV

While you were watching, a stone was quarried, but not by human hands. It struck the iron and clay feet of the statue and smashed them to pieces.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Thou beheldest it til a stone was cut without hands, which smote the image vpon his feete, that were of yron and clay, and brake them to pieces.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

Thou wast looking till that a stone hath been cut out without hands, and it hath smitten the image on its feet, that [are] of iron and of clay, and it hath broken them small;

World English Bible WEB

You saw until a stone was cut out without hands, which struck the image on its feet that were of iron and clay, and broke them in pieces.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

Thou sawest till a stone was cut out without hands, which smote the image upon his feet that were of iron and clay, and broke them to pieces.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

Thus thou sawest, till a stone was cut out of a mountain without hands: and it struck the statue upon the feet thereof that were of iron and of clay, and broke them in pieces.

Translation for Translators T4T

As you watched, something cut a rock from a mountain, but it was not a human who cut it. The rock tumbled down and smashed the feet of the statue, feet that were made of iron and clay. It smashed them to bits.

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Daniel 2:34 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB חָזֵ֣ה הֲוַ֗יְתָ עַ֠ד דִּ֣י הִתְגְּזֶ֤רֶת אֶ֨בֶן֙ דִּי לָ֣א בִ/ידַ֔יִן וּ/מְחָ֤ת לְ/צַלְמָ/א֙ עַל רַגְל֔וֹ/הִי דִּ֥י פַרְזְלָ֖/א וְ/חַסְפָּ֑/א וְ/הַדֵּ֖קֶת הִמּֽוֹן

חָזֵ֣ה chăzâʼ H2370 to see Adj

הֲוַ֗יְתָ hâvâʼ H1934 to be Adj

עַ֠ד ʻad H5705 till Adj

דִּ֣י dîy H1768 that Adj

הִתְגְּזֶ֤רֶת gᵉzar H1505 to determine Adj

אֶ֨בֶן֙ ʼeben H69 stone Adj

דִּי dîy H1768 that Adj

לָ֣א lâʼ H3809 not Adj

בִ/ידַ֔יִן yad H3028 hand Adj | N-fd

וּ/מְחָ֤ת mᵉchâʼ H4223 to smite Adj | V-Qal-Perf-3fs

לְ/צַלְמָ/א֙ tselem H6755 image Adj | N-ms | Art

עַל ʻal H5922 since Adj

רַגְל֔וֹ/הִי rᵉgal H7271 foot Adj | Suff

דִּ֥י dîy H1768 that Adj

פַרְזְלָ֖/א parzel H6523 iron Adj | Art

וְ/חַסְפָּ֑/א chăçaph H2635 clay Adj | N-ms | Art

וְ/הַדֵּ֖קֶת dᵉqaq H1855 to break up Adj | V-Hiphil-Perf-3fs

הִמּֽוֹן himmôw H1994 they Adj

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Hebrew Word Reference — Daniel 2:34

חָזֵ֣ה chăzâʼ H2370 "to see" Adj

Chaza means to see or gaze, and can also mean to dream or seem. It is used to describe seeing something with your eyes or in a vision.

Definition: 1) to see, behold 1a)(P'al) 1a1) to see 1a2) to see, behold, witness 1a3) to behold (in a dream or vision) 1a4) customary, seemly (passive)

Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: behold, have (a dream), see, be wont. See also: Ezra 4:14; Daniel 4:10; Daniel 7:21.

הֲוַ֗יְתָ hâvâʼ H1934 "to be" Adj

Similar to H1933, this word means 'to be' or 'to exist', but with a broader range of applications, as seen in Daniel and Ezra. It can describe something coming to pass or becoming known.

Definition: 1) to come to pass, become, be 1a) (P'al) 1a1) to come to pass 1a2) to come into being, arise, become, come to be 1a2a) to let become known (with participle of knowing) 1a3) to be

Usage: Occurs in 54 OT verses. KJV: be, become, [phrase] behold, [phrase] came (to pass), [phrase] cease, [phrase] cleave, [phrase] consider, [phrase] do, [phrase] give, [phrase] have, [phrase] judge, [phrase] keep, [phrase] labour, [phrase] mingle (self), [phrase] put, [phrase] see, [phrase] seek, [phrase] set, [phrase] slay, [phrase] take heed, tremble, [phrase] walk, [phrase] would. See also: Ezra 4:12; Daniel 4:1; Daniel 7:23.

עַ֠ד ʻad H5705 "till" Adj

This Hebrew word is similar to H5704, meaning until or as far as, describing a point in time or space. It's used in the Bible to set boundaries or limits, like in Numbers when describing the Israelites' travels.

Definition: prep 1) even to, until, up to, during conj 2) until, up to the time that, ere that

Usage: Occurs in 31 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] and, at, for, (hither-) to, on till, (un-) to, until, within. See also: Ezra 4:21; Daniel 5:21; Daniel 7:28.

דִּ֣י dîy H1768 "that" Adj

This word is used as a relative conjunction, like 'that' or 'which', to connect ideas in sentences. It appears in Genesis and Exodus to describe relationships between people and things. The KJV translates it as 'that' or 'which'.

Definition: part of relation 1) who, which, that mark of genitive 2) that of, which belongs to, that conj 3) that, because

Usage: Occurs in 186 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] as, but, for(-asmuch [phrase]), [phrase] now, of, seeing, than, that, therefore, until, [phrase] what (-soever), when, which, whom, whose. See also: Ezra 4:9; Daniel 3:7; Jeremiah 10:11.

הִתְגְּזֶ֤רֶת gᵉzar H1505 "to determine" Adj

This Hebrew word means to determine or decide something, like a soothsayer figuring out the future. It involves cutting or separating to understand or know something. The word is used in a few places in the Old Testament.

Definition: 1) to cut, determine 1a) (P'al) determiner (participle) 1b) (Ithp'al) to be cut out

Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: cut out, soothsayer. See also: Daniel 2:27; Daniel 4:4; Daniel 5:11.

אֶ֨בֶן֙ ʼeben H69 "stone" Adj

The Hebrew word for stone, used to describe a rock or material for building and idol-making, found throughout the Bible.

Definition: 1) stone 1a) a (the) stone 1b) stone, material of idols and buildings

Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: stone. See also: Ezra 5:8; Daniel 2:45; Daniel 6:18.

דִּי dîy H1768 "that" Adj

Definition: part of relation 1) who, which, that mark of genitive 2) that of, which belongs to, that conj 3) that, because

לָ֣א lâʼ H3809 "not" Adj

Means 'not' or 'nothing', often used to show something is absent or non-existent, like in Genesis. It implies a simple or absolute negation. Used over 2000 times in the Bible.

Definition: no, not, nothing Aramaic of lo (לֹא "not" H3808)

Usage: Occurs in 60 OT verses. KJV: or even, neither, no(-ne, -r), (can-) not, as nothing, without. See also: Ezra 4:13; Daniel 3:16; Jeremiah 10:11.

בִ/ידַ֔יִן yad H3028 "hand" Adj | N-fd

This Hebrew word for 'hand' represents power, ability, or direction. It is often used figuratively to describe God's strength or human capability. The Bible uses 'yad' to convey a sense of power or control.

Definition: 1) hand 2) power (fig.)

Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: hand, power. See also: Ezra 5:8; Daniel 3:15; Daniel 7:25.

וּ/מְחָ֤ת mᵉchâʼ H4223 "to smite" Adj | V-Qal-Perf-3fs

This verb means to strike or smite, often used to describe God's judgment. In Exodus 12:13, it describes the angel of death passing over the Israelites. It can also mean to arrest or impale someone.

Definition: 1) to strike, smite, kill 1a) (P'al) to strike 1b) (Pael) to hinder 1c) (Ithp'al) to allow to be stricken

Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: hang, smite, stay. See also: Ezra 6:11; Daniel 2:35; Daniel 4:32.

לְ/צַלְמָ/א֙ tselem H6755 "image" Adj | N-ms | Art

In Aramaic, this word refers to an idol or image, emphasizing the idea of a false representation of God, as warned against in the Bible.

Definition: image, idol Aramaic of tse.lem (צֶ֫לֶם "image" H6754)

Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: form, image. See also: Daniel 2:31; Daniel 3:5; Daniel 3:19.

עַל ʻal H5922 "since" Adj

Similar to H5921, this word means on, above, or because of something. It is often used to describe a reason or a direction, like in Genesis 18:5 where Abraham is asked to walk before God.

Definition: 1) upon, over, on account of, above, to, against 1a) upon, over, on account of, regarding, concerning, on behalf of 1b) over (with verbs of ruling) 1c) above, beyond (in comparison) 1d) to, against (of direction)

Usage: Occurs in 86 OT verses. KJV: about, against, concerning, for, (there-) fore, from, in, [idiom] more, of, (there-, up-) on, (in-) to, [phrase] why with. See also: Ezra 4:8; Daniel 4:2; Daniel 7:28.

רַגְל֔וֹ/הִי rᵉgal H7271 "foot" Adj | Suff

The Hebrew word for a foot or step, like when the Israelites followed God's pillar of cloud in Exodus 13:21-22. It's also used to describe the feet of animals or statues.

Definition: foot Aramaic of re.gel (רֶ֫גֶל "foot" H7272)

Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: foot. See also: Daniel 2:33; Daniel 2:42; Daniel 7:19.

דִּ֥י dîy H1768 "that" Adj

Definition: part of relation 1) who, which, that mark of genitive 2) that of, which belongs to, that conj 3) that, because

פַרְזְלָ֖/א parzel H6523 "iron" Adj | Art

In biblical Hebrew, this word means iron, a strong metal used for tools and weapons. It appears in the Bible as a translation from the Aramaic word 'barzel'.

Definition: iron Aramaic of bar.zel (בַּרְזֶל "iron" H1270)

Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: iron. See also: Daniel 2:33; Daniel 2:45; Daniel 7:19.

וְ/חַסְפָּ֑/א chăçaph H2635 "clay" Adj | N-ms | Art

This Hebrew word refers to clay, often used for making pottery or bricks. It is a basic material used in ancient times for building and crafting. The Bible mentions clay in stories like creation and pottery-making.

Definition: clay, potsherd

Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: clay. See also: Daniel 2:33; Daniel 2:41; Daniel 2:45.

וְ/הַדֵּ֖קֶת dᵉqaq H1855 "to break up" Adj | V-Hiphil-Perf-3fs

Means to break something into pieces, like shattering an object or crushing it into fragments, used in the Bible to describe destruction or chaos.

Definition: 1) to break into pieces, fall into pieces, be shattered 1a) (P'al) to be shattered 1b) (Aphel) to break into pieces

Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: break to pieces. See also: Daniel 2:34; Daniel 2:45; Daniel 7:23.

הִמּֽוֹן himmôw H1994 "they" Adj

This Hebrew word is another way to say 'they' or 'them', referring to a group of people. It is used as a subject or object in sentences, and appears in various books of the Bible, including Leviticus and Numbers.

Definition: 1) they, them 1a) they (subject) 1b) them (object)

Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] are, them, those. See also: Ezra 4:10; Ezra 5:14; Daniel 3:22.

Study Notes — Daniel 2:34

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Context
Cross References
Daniel 2:34 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Daniel 2:34
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 2:34
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 2:34
Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 2:34
Ellicott's Commentary on Daniel 2:34
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Daniel 2:34
Cambridge Bible on Daniel 2:34
Barnes' Notes on Daniel 2:34
Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 2:34
Sermons on Daniel 2:34

Context — Daniel Interprets the Dream

32The head of the statue was pure gold, its chest and arms were silver, its belly and thighs were bronze, 33its legs were iron, and its feet were part iron and part clay.

34As you watched, a stone was cut out, but not by human hands. It struck the statue on its feet of iron and clay, and crushed them.

35Then the iron, clay, bronze, silver, and gold were shattered and became like chaff on the threshing floor in summer. The wind carried them away, and not a trace of them could be found. But the stone that had struck the statue became a great mountain and filled the whole earth. 36This was the dream; now we will tell the king its interpretation.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Daniel 2:44–45	In the days of those kings, the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed, nor will it be left to another people. It will shatter all these kingdoms and bring them to an end, but will itself stand forever. And just as you saw a stone being cut out of the mountain without human hands, and it shattered the iron, bronze, clay, silver, and gold, so the great God has told the king what will happen in the future. The dream is true, and its interpretation is trustworthy.”
2	Daniel 8:25	Through his craft and by his hand, he will cause deceit to prosper, and in his own mind he will make himself great. In a time of peace he will destroy many, and he will even stand against the Prince of princes. Yet he will be broken off, but not by human hands.
3	Zechariah 12:3	On that day, when all the nations of the earth gather against her, I will make Jerusalem a heavy stone for all the peoples; all who would heave it away will be severely injured.
4	Zechariah 4:6	So he said to me, “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the LORD of Hosts.
5	Isaiah 28:16	So this is what the Lord GOD says: “See, I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation; the one who believes will never be shaken.
6	Daniel 7:27	Then the sovereignty, dominion, and greatness of the kingdoms under all of heaven will be given to the people, the saints of the Most High. His kingdom will be an everlasting kingdom, and all rulers will serve and obey Him.’
7	Daniel 7:13–14	In my vision in the night I continued to watch, and I saw One like the Son of Man coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into His presence. And He was given dominion, glory, and kingship, that the people of every nation and language should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed.
8	Isaiah 60:12	For the nation or kingdom that will not serve you will perish; it will be utterly destroyed.
9	2 Corinthians 5:1	Now we know that if the earthly tent we live in is dismantled, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands.
10	Acts 4:11	This Jesus is ‘the stone you builders rejected, which has become the cornerstone.’

Daniel 2:34 Summary

This verse is talking about a dream that King Nebuchadnezzar had, where a stone comes and crushes a big statue that represents human kingdoms. The stone represents God's kingdom, which will be established by God Himself (as seen in Daniel 2:44-45). This means that God is in control and will ultimately bring down all human kingdoms that oppose Him (as seen in Psalm 2:7-9). We can trust in God's power and sovereignty, and live in a way that reflects His glory and kingdom, just like Jesus taught us to pray, 'Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven' (Matthew 6:10).

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the stone represent in Daniel 2:34?

The stone in Daniel 2:34 represents the kingdom of God, which will be established by God Himself, as stated in Daniel 2:44-45, and will crush all human kingdoms, fulfilling the prophecy of Psalm 2:7-9.

Why is it significant that the stone was cut out, but not by human hands?

The fact that the stone was cut out, but not by human hands, emphasizes that God is the one who establishes and empowers His kingdom, as seen in Isaiah 45:5-7, and that it is not a product of human effort or ingenuity.

What is the meaning of the statue's feet being made of iron and clay?

The feet of iron and clay in Daniel 2:33 represent the final human kingdom before God's kingdom is established, which will be a mix of strength and weakness, as explained in Daniel 2:41-43, and will ultimately be crushed by the stone, as seen in Daniel 2:34-35.

How does this verse relate to the rest of the Bible?

The idea of God's kingdom crushing human kingdoms is a theme that runs throughout the Bible, from Psalm 2:1-12 to Revelation 19:11-21, and is fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who is the stone that the builders rejected, as stated in Matthew 21:42-44 and Acts 4:11-12.

Reflection Questions

What does it mean for God's kingdom to crush human kingdoms, and how does this relate to my own life and the world around me?
How can I trust in God's power and sovereignty, especially when human kingdoms and systems seem so powerful and overwhelming?
What does it mean for me to be a part of God's kingdom, and how can I live in a way that reflects His power and glory?
How can I apply the lesson of the stone and the statue to my own faith and walk with God, and what are the implications for my daily life and decisions?

Gill's Exposition on Daniel 2:34

Thou sawest till that a stone was cut out without hands,.... Or, "wast seeing" (e); the king continued looking upon the image that stood before him, as he thought, as long as he could see it, till he

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 2:34

Thou sawest till that a stone was cut out without hands, which smote the image upon his feet that were of iron and clay, and brake them to pieces.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 2:34

i.e. All of it to pieces, all vanished, and the stone became a great mountain, and filled the whole earth: this is the dream, and the interpretation of all follows.

Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 2:34

Daniel 2:34 Thou sawest till that a stone was cut out without hands, which smote the image upon his feet [that were] of iron and clay, and brake them to pieces.Ver. 34. Which smote the image upon his feet, &c.] All the powers of the world are but a knock, soon gone.

Ellicott's Commentary on Daniel 2:34

(34) Thou sawest.—Literally, the king kept on gazing in wonder at the image.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Daniel 2:34

Verse 34. A stone was cut out] The fifth monarchy; the spiritual kingdom of the Lord Jesus, which is to last for ever, and diffuse itself over the whole earth.

Cambridge Bible on Daniel 2:34

34. was cut out] viz. from a neighbouring mountain (see Daniel 2:45). without hands] without human cooperation; it seemed to fall away of itself. But of course the implicit thought is that its secret mover was God: cf. the similar expressions in Daniel 8:25 end (‘shall be broken without hand,’ of the death of Antiochus Epiphanes); Job 34:20; Lamentations 4:6 : also (in a different connexion) 2 Corinthians 5:1, Hebrews 9:24.

Barnes' Notes on Daniel 2:34

Thou sawest - Chaldee, “Thou wast seeing;” that is, thou didst continue to behold, implying that the vision was of somewhat long continuance.

Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 2:34

34. The artificial monster of human workmanship crumbles before the natural, divinely created, agent of its destruction, which, not by human but by divine power, falls upon it at a providentially

Sermons on Daniel 2:34

	Sermon	Description
	The Exclusiveness of Jesus Christ by David Wilkerson	In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the exclusiveness of Christ as the only way to salvation. He refers to the vision of Nebuchadnezzar in the book of Daniel, where a stone repr
	(Daniel) Nebuchadnezzar's Dream - Part 1 by Willie Mullan	In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the interpretation of the dream of King Nebuchadnezzar as described in the book of Daniel. The sermon is divided into 10 sections, with each
	Nothing Can Stop the Gospel by Tim Conway	This sermon focuses on the incredible power of the Gospel as demonstrated through the weakness of Paul. Despite facing physical ailments, weakness, and opposition from demonic forc
	The Certain Reign of Christ by Danny Bond	In this sermon, the speaker discusses how Christ regains control of the earth through the judgment of seals, trumpets, and bowls. The next three chapters of Revelation explain how
	Two Roads Two Destinies 14 Ireland st.chapel by Worth Ellis	In this sermon, Daniel recounts a dream he had in which he saw four great beasts rising from the sea. These beasts symbolize four successive world powers. The sermon emphasizes tha
	Christ Exalted by Jonathan Edwards	Jonathan Edwards preaches about the glorious exaltation of Jesus Christ above all evil in the work of redemption, emphasizing how Christ triumphs over Satan, guilt, corruption, aff
	Reformation and Revival by Peter Hammond	Peter Hammond preaches on the transformative power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, emphasizing the need for it to change lives and nations. He highlights the commitment of Frontline