Daniel 3:12
Daniel 3:12 in Multiple Translations
But there are some Jews you have appointed to manage the province of Babylon—Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego—who have ignored you, O king, and have refused to serve your gods or worship the golden statue you have set up.”
There are certain Jews whom thou hast set over the affairs of the province of Babylon, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego; these men, O king, have not regarded thee: they serve not thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up.
There are certain Jews whom thou hast appointed over the affairs of the province of Babylon: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego; these men, O king, have not regarded thee: they serve not thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up.
There are certain Jews whom you have put over the business of the land of Babylon, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego; these men have not given attention to you, O King: they are not servants of your gods or worshippers of the gold image which you have put up.
But there are some Jews that you placed in charge of the province of Babylon—Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego—who pay no attention to Your Majesty's decree. They do not serve your gods and will not worship the gold statue you set up.”
There are certeine Iewes whome thou hast set ouer the charge of ye prouince of Babel, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego: these men, O King, haue not regarded thy commandement, neither wil they serue thy gods, nor worship the golden image, that thou hast set vp.
There are certain Jews whom thou hast appointed over the work of the province of Babylon — Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego, these men have not made of thee, O king, [any] regard; thy gods they are not serving, and to the golden image thou hast raised up — are not making obeisance.'
There are certain Jews whom you have appointed over the affairs of the province of Babylon: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. These men, O king, have not respected you. They don’t serve your gods, and don’t worship the golden image which you have set up.”
There are certain Jews whom thou hast set over the affairs of the province of Babylon, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego; these men, O king, have not regarded thee: they serve not thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up.
Now there are certain Jews whom thou hast set over the works of the province of Babylon, Sidrach, Misach, and Abdenago: these men, O king, have slighted thy decree: they worship not thy gods, nor do they adore the golden statue which thou hast set up.
Sir, there are some men from Judah whom you have appointed to be officials in Babylon province who have not obeyed your decree. Their names are Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. They have refused to worship your god and the gold statue that you have set up.”
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אִיתַ֞י
גֻּבְרִ֣ין
יְהוּדָאיִ֗ן
דִּֽי
מַנִּ֤יתָ
יָתְ/הוֹן֙
עַל
עֲבִידַת֙
מְדִינַ֣ת
בָּבֶ֔ל
שַׁדְרַ֥ךְ
מֵישַׁ֖ךְ
וַ/עֲבֵ֣ד
נְג֑וֹ
גֻּבְרַיָּ֣/א
אִלֵּ֗ךְ
לָא
שָׂ֨מֽוּ
עלי/ך
עֲלָ֤/ךְ
מַלְכָּ/א֙
טְעֵ֔ם
ל/אלהי/ך
לֵֽ/אלָהָ/ךְ֙
לָ֣א
פָלְחִ֔ין
וּ/לְ/צֶ֧לֶם
דַּהֲבָ֛/א
דִּ֥י
הֲקֵ֖ימְתָּ
לָ֥א
סָגְדִֽין
אִיתַ֞י
ʼîythay
H383
there is
Adj
גֻּבְרִ֣ין
gᵉbar
H1400
man
Adj
יְהוּדָאיִ֗ן
Yᵉhûwdâʼîy
H3062
Jew
Adj
דִּֽי
dîy
H1768
that
Adj
מַנִּ֤יתָ
mᵉnâʼ
H4483
to reckon/appoint
Adj
יָתְ/הוֹן֙
yath
H3487
whom
Adj | Suff
עַל
ʻal
H5922
since
Adj
עֲבִידַת֙
ʻăbîydâh
H5673
service
Adj
מְדִינַ֣ת
mᵉdîynâh
H4083
province
Adj
בָּבֶ֔ל
Babel
H895
Babylon
Adj
שַׁדְרַ֥ךְ
Shadrak
H7715
Shadrach
Adj
מֵישַׁ֖ךְ
Mêyshak
H4336
Meshach
Adj
וַ/עֲבֵ֣ד
ʻĂbêd Nᵉgôwʼ
H5665
Abednego
Adj | N-proper
נְג֑וֹ
ʻĂbêd Nᵉgôwʼ
H5665
Abednego
Adj
גֻּבְרַיָּ֣/א
gᵉbar
H1400
man
Adj | Art
אִלֵּ֗ךְ
ʼillêk
H479
these
Adj
לָא
lâʼ
H3809
not
Adj
שָׂ֨מֽוּ
sûwm
H7761
to set
Adj
עלי/ך
ʻal
H5922
since
Adj | Suff
עֲלָ֤/ךְ
ʻal
H5922
since
Adj | Suff
מַלְכָּ/א֙
melek
H4430
king
Adj | Art
טְעֵ֔ם
ṭᵉʻêm
H2942
command
Adj
ל/אלהי/ך
ʼĕlâhh
H426
god
Adj | N-mp | Suff
לֵֽ/אלָהָ/ךְ֙
ʼĕlâhh
H426
god
Adj | N-ms | Suff
לָ֣א
lâʼ
H3809
not
Adj
פָלְחִ֔ין
pᵉlach
H6399
to serve
Adj
וּ/לְ/צֶ֧לֶם
tselem
H6755
image
Adj | Prep | N-ms
דַּהֲבָ֛/א
dᵉhab
H1722
gold
Adj | Art
דִּ֥י
dîy
H1768
that
Adj
הֲקֵ֖ימְתָּ
qûwm
H6966
to stand
Adj
לָ֥א
lâʼ
H3809
not
Adj
סָגְדִֽין
çᵉgid
H5457
to do homage
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Daniel 3:12
אִיתַ֞י
ʼîythay
H383
"there is"
Adj
This Hebrew word is used to affirm existence, like saying there is something. It appears in conversations between God and people, like in Genesis. The KJV translates it as there is.
Definition: 1) there is, there are 2) particle denoting existence
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: art thou, can, do ye, have, it be, there is (are), [idiom] we will not. See also: Ezra 4:16; Daniel 3:14; Daniel 5:11.
גֻּבְרִ֣ין
gᵉbar
H1400
"man"
Adj
The Hebrew word for a person, often translated as 'man' or 'certain one', appears in various contexts, including the book of Daniel. It refers to a human being, male or female. This term is used to describe an individual.
Definition: a man, a certain (one) Aramaic of ge.ver (גֶּ֫בֶר "great man" H1397)
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: certain, man. See also: Ezra 4:21; Daniel 3:22; Daniel 6:25.
יְהוּדָאיִ֗ן
Yᵉhûwdâʼîy
H3062
"Jew"
Adj
A Jew is someone from the tribe of Judah, first mentioned in 2 Kings 25:25. The term is used to describe people who are descended from Judah and other tribes.
Definition: Someone descended from Judah (H3063) and possibly other tribes, first mentioned at 2Ki.25.25 Aramaic of ye.hu.di (יְהוּדִי "Jew" H3064)
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: Jew. See also: Ezra 4:12; Ezra 6:7; Daniel 3:12.
דִּֽי
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.
מַנִּ֤יתָ
mᵉnâʼ
H4483
"to reckon/appoint"
Adj
To reckon or appoint means to count or assign something, like a number or a task, and is used in the Bible to describe God's actions and plans.
Definition: 1) to number, reckon 1a) (P'al) to number 1b) (Pael) to appoint
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: number, ordain, set. See also: Ezra 7:25; Daniel 2:49; Daniel 5:26.
יָתְ/הוֹן֙
yath
H3487
"whom"
Adj | Suff
This word is a sign of the object of a verb, like 'whom' in English, and is not translated directly. It appears in Aramaic parts of the Bible, such as Daniel.
Definition: (mark of the direct object or the accusative and not translated) Aramaic of et (אֵת "[Obj.]" H0853)
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] whom. See also: Daniel 3:12.
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.
עֲבִידַת֙
ʻăbîydâh
H5673
"service"
Adj
This word refers to work or service, like the kind of labor or business that people do, and can also describe ritual or worship in a religious context.
Definition: 1) work, service, ritual, worship 1a) work, administration 1b) ritual, service
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: affairs, service, work. See also: Ezra 4:24; Ezra 6:18; Daniel 3:12.
מְדִינַ֣ת
mᵉdîynâh
H4083
"province"
Adj
In the Bible, a province refers to a region or district under a judge's authority. It appears in books like Daniel and Ezra, describing areas within ancient empires. The term is often translated as 'province' in the KJV.
Definition: district, province Aramaic of me.di.nah (מְדִינָה "province" H4082)
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: province. See also: Ezra 4:15; Daniel 2:49; Daniel 3:30.
בָּבֶ֔ל
Babel
H895
"Babylon"
Adj
Babel is another term for Babylon, a city and empire in the Bible, meaning confusion or mixing. It is found in Daniel 1:1-2, describing the Babylonian empire. The city was a major center of power.
Definition: Aramaic of ba.vel (בָּבֶ֫ל, בָּבֶל "Babylon" H0894) § Babel or Babylon = "confusion (by mixing)" Babel or Babylon, the ancient site and/or capital of Babylonia (modern Hillah) situated on the Euphrates
Usage: Occurs in 21 OT verses. KJV: Babylon. See also: Ezra 5:12; Daniel 2:24; Daniel 7:1.
שַׁדְרַ֥ךְ
Shadrak
H7715
"Shadrach"
Adj
Shadrach was a friend of Daniel, renamed by King Nebuchadnezzar, who refused to worship false gods in Babylon. He appears in the book of Daniel. His name means royal or great scribe.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Dan.1.6; also called Shadrach at Dan.1.7; 2.49; 3.12,13,14,16,19,20,22,23,26,28,29,30; Aramaic of cha.nan.yah (חֲנַנְיָ֫הוּ "Hananiah" H2608T) § Shadrach = "royal" or "the great scribe" 1) the godly friend of Daniel whom Nebuchadnezzar renamed Shadrach; one of the three friends who with Daniel refused to make themselves unclean by eating food from the king's table which went against the dietary laws which God had given the Jews; also one of the three who were thrown into the fiery furnace for refusing to bow down to a graven image of Nebuchadnezzar and who were saved by the angel of the Lord 1a) also, 'Hananiah' (H2608L)
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: Shadrach. See also: Daniel 2:49; Daniel 3:20; Daniel 3:30.
מֵישַׁ֖ךְ
Mêyshak
H4336
"Meshach"
Adj
Meshach, a friend of Daniel, was given his name by King Nebuchadnezzar. He and Daniel refused unclean food in Daniel 1. Meshach means guest of the king.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Dan.1.6; also called Meshach at Dan.1.7; 2.49; 3.12,13,14,16,19,20,22,23,26,28,29,30; Aramaic of mi.sha.el (מִישָׁאֵל "Mishael" H4332I) § Meshach = "guest of the king" 1) the godly friend of Daniel who Nebuchadnezzar renamed Meshach; one of the three friends who with Daniel refused to make themselves unclean by eating food from the king's table which went against the dietary laws which God had given the Jews; also one of the three who were thrown into the fiery furnace for refusing to bow down to a graven image of Nebuchadnezzar and who were saved by the angel of the Lord 1a) original name 'Mishael'
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: Meshak. See also: Daniel 2:49; Daniel 3:20; Daniel 3:30.
וַ/עֲבֵ֣ד
ʻĂbêd Nᵉgôwʼ
H5665
"Abednego"
Adj | N-proper
Abed-Nego was a friend of Daniel, also known as Azariah, meaning 'servant of Nebo'. He was renamed by Nebuchadnezzar and stood with Daniel against unclean food.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Dan.1.6; also called Abednego at Dan.2.49; 3.12,13,14,16,19,20,22,23,26,28,29,30; Aramaic of a.zar.yah (עֲזַרְיָה "Azariah" H5838Z) § Abed-nego = "servant of Nebo" 1) the godly friend of Daniel who Nebuchadnezzar renamed Abednego; one of the three friends who with Daniel refused to make themselves unclean by eating food from the king's table which went against the dietary laws which God had given the Jews; also one of the three who were thrown into the fiery furnace for refusing to bow down to a graven image of Nebuchadnezzar and who were saved by the angel of the Lord 1a) also, 'Azariah' (H5838 or H5839)
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: Abed-nego. See also: Daniel 2:49; Daniel 3:20; Daniel 3:30.
נְג֑וֹ
ʻĂbêd Nᵉgôwʼ
H5665
"Abednego"
Adj
Abed-Nego was a friend of Daniel, also known as Azariah, meaning 'servant of Nebo'. He was renamed by Nebuchadnezzar and stood with Daniel against unclean food.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Dan.1.6; also called Abednego at Dan.2.49; 3.12,13,14,16,19,20,22,23,26,28,29,30; Aramaic of a.zar.yah (עֲזַרְיָה "Azariah" H5838Z) § Abed-nego = "servant of Nebo" 1) the godly friend of Daniel who Nebuchadnezzar renamed Abednego; one of the three friends who with Daniel refused to make themselves unclean by eating food from the king's table which went against the dietary laws which God had given the Jews; also one of the three who were thrown into the fiery furnace for refusing to bow down to a graven image of Nebuchadnezzar and who were saved by the angel of the Lord 1a) also, 'Azariah' (H5838 or H5839)
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: Abed-nego. See also: Daniel 2:49; Daniel 3:20; Daniel 3:30.
גֻּבְרַיָּ֣/א
gᵉbar
H1400
"man"
Adj | Art
The Hebrew word for a person, often translated as 'man' or 'certain one', appears in various contexts, including the book of Daniel. It refers to a human being, male or female. This term is used to describe an individual.
Definition: a man, a certain (one) Aramaic of ge.ver (גֶּ֫בֶר "great man" H1397)
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: certain, man. See also: Ezra 4:21; Daniel 3:22; Daniel 6:25.
אִלֵּ֗ךְ
ʼillêk
H479
"these"
Adj
This word simply means these or those, used to point out specific people or things, like when Jesus says 'these' to describe his disciples.
Definition: these, those Aramaic of el (אֵל "these" H0411)
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: these, those. See also: Ezra 4:21; Daniel 3:22; Daniel 6:25.
לָא
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.
שָׂ֨מֽוּ
sûwm
H7761
"to set"
Adj
This word is similar to H7760, but is more focused on setting or appointing someone or something to a specific role or task. It is used in books like Genesis and Exodus to describe God's commands and appointments.
Definition: 1) to set, make, appoint 1a) (P'al) 1a1) to make, make decree, setout (decree) 1a2) to make, appoint 1a3) to set, fix 1b) (Ithp'al) to be made, be set, be laid
Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] command, give, lay, make, [phrase] name, [phrase] regard, set. See also: Ezra 4:19; Ezra 6:12; Daniel 6:27.
עלי/ך
ʻal
H5922
"since"
Adj | Suff
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.
עֲלָ֤/ךְ
ʻal
H5922
"since"
Adj | Suff
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.
מַלְכָּ/א֙
melek
H4430
"king"
Adj | Art
Melek means king, referring to a ruler or monarch, used in the Bible to describe kings like David and Solomon. It is translated as king or royal in the KJV.
Definition: king Aramaic of me.lekh (מֶ֫לֶךְ "king" H4428) § 1) king
Usage: Occurs in 131 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Ezra 4:8; Daniel 3:1; Daniel 7:24.
טְעֵ֔ם
ṭᵉʻêm
H2942
"command"
Adj
This word is about having a command or report, and can also mean a taste or flavor. In the Bible, it can refer to a decree or wisdom, like in the book of Proverbs. It is about perceiving or understanding something.
Definition: 1) report, taste 1a) taste 1b) report
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] chancellor, [phrase] command, commandment, decree, [phrase] regard, taste, wisdom. See also: Ezra 4:8; Ezra 6:11; Daniel 6:27.
ל/אלהי/ך
ʼĕlâhh
H426
"god"
Adj | N-mp | Suff
This word means God, referring to the God of Israel or a heathen deity, as seen in various KJV translations. It is used to describe a divine being.
Definition: 1) god, God 1a) god, heathen deity 1b) God (of Israel)
Usage: Occurs in 78 OT verses. KJV: God, god. See also: Ezra 4:24; Daniel 2:19; Jeremiah 10:11.
לֵֽ/אלָהָ/ךְ֙
ʼĕlâhh
H426
"god"
Adj | N-ms | Suff
This word means God, referring to the God of Israel or a heathen deity, as seen in various KJV translations. It is used to describe a divine being.
Definition: 1) god, God 1a) god, heathen deity 1b) God (of Israel)
Usage: Occurs in 78 OT verses. KJV: God, god. See also: Ezra 4:24; Daniel 2:19; Jeremiah 10:11.
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.
פָלְחִ֔ין
pᵉlach
H6399
"to serve"
Adj
To serve means to worship or pay reverence to someone or something, often used to describe ministering to God or others in the Bible.
Definition: 1) to serve, worship, revere, minister for, pay reverence to 1a) (P'al) 1a1) to pay reverence to 1a2) to serve
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: minister, serve. See also: Ezra 7:24; Daniel 3:28; Daniel 7:27.
וּ/לְ/צֶ֧לֶם
tselem
H6755
"image"
Adj | Prep | N-ms
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.
דַּהֲבָ֛/א
dᵉhab
H1722
"gold"
Adj | Art
In the Bible, this word means gold, a valuable metal. It is often used to describe items made of gold, such as jewelry or decorations.
Definition: gold Aramaic of za.hav (זָהָב "gold" H2091)
Usage: Occurs in 23 OT verses. KJV: gold(-en). See also: Ezra 5:14; Daniel 3:7; Daniel 5:29.
דִּ֥י
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.
הֲקֵ֖ימְתָּ
qûwm
H6966
"to stand"
Adj
Qum means to establish or confirm something, like setting up a new system or lifting someone up to a position of power, as described in the books of Kings and Chronicles.
Definition: : establish/stand_firm/confirm/fulfill/fix 1) to arise, stand 1a) (P'al) 1a1) to arise from 1a2) to come on the scene (fig) 1a3) to arise (out of inaction) 1a4) to stand 1a5) to endure 1b) (Pael) to set up, establish 1c) (Aphel) 1c1) to set up 1c2) to lift up 1c3) to establish 1c4) to appoint 1d) (Hophal) to be made to stand
Usage: Occurs in 30 OT verses. KJV: appoint, establish, make, raise up self, (a-) rise (up), (make to) stand, set (up). See also: Ezra 5:2; Daniel 4:14; Daniel 7:24.
לָ֥א
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.
סָגְדִֽין
çᵉgid
H5457
"to do homage"
Adj
This word is similar to H5456, but it specifically means to worship or show homage to someone, often by bowing down. It's used in the Bible to describe worshiping God or idols. The concept is seen in the book of Daniel.
Definition: 1) to prostrate oneself, do homage, worship 1a) (P'al) to do homage
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: worship. See also: Daniel 2:46; Daniel 3:11; Daniel 3:28.
Study Notes — Daniel 3:12
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- Context
- Cross References
- Daniel 3:12 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Daniel 3:12
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 3:12
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 3:12
- Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 3:12
- Ellicott's Commentary on Daniel 3:12
- Cambridge Bible on Daniel 3:12
- Barnes' Notes on Daniel 3:12
- Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 3:12
- Sermons on Daniel 3:12
Context — Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego Accused
10You, O king, have issued a decree that everyone who hears the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipes, and all kinds of music must fall down and worship the golden statue,
11and that whoever does not fall down and worship will be thrown into the blazing fiery furnace.
12But there are some Jews you have appointed to manage the province of Babylon—Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego—who have ignored you, O king, and have refused to serve your gods or worship the golden statue you have set up.”
13Then Nebuchadnezzar, furious with rage, summoned Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. So these men were brought before the king, 14and Nebuchadnezzar said to them, “Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, is it true that you do not serve my gods or worship the golden statue I have set up?Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Daniel 6:13 | Then they told the king, “Daniel, one of the exiles from Judah, shows no regard for you, O king, or for the decree that you have signed. He still makes his petition three times a day.” |
| 2 | Daniel 2:49 | And at Daniel’s request, the king appointed Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego to manage the province of Babylon, while Daniel remained in the king’s court. |
| 3 | Acts 17:7 | and Jason has welcomed them into his home. They are all defying Caesar’s decrees, saying that there is another king, named Jesus!” |
| 4 | Proverbs 27:4 | Wrath is cruel and anger is like a flood, but who can withstand jealousy? |
| 5 | Acts 5:28 | “We gave you strict orders not to teach in this name,” he said. “Yet you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching and are determined to make us responsible for this man’s blood.” |
| 6 | Ecclesiastes 4:4 | I saw that all labor and success spring from a man’s envy of his neighbor. This too is futile and a pursuit of the wind. |
| 7 | Esther 3:8 | Then Haman informed King Xerxes, “There is a certain people scattered and dispersed among the peoples of every province of your kingdom. Their laws are different from everyone else’s, and they do not obey the king’s laws. So it is not in the king’s best interest to tolerate them. |
| 8 | 1 Samuel 18:7–11 | And as the women danced, they sang out: “Saul has slain his thousands, and David his tens of thousands.” And Saul was furious and resented this song. “They have ascribed tens of thousands to David,” he said, “but only thousands to me. What more can he have but the kingdom?” And from that day forward Saul kept a jealous eye on David. The next day a spirit of distress sent from God came upon Saul, and he prophesied inside the house while David played the harp as usual. Now Saul was holding a spear, and he hurled it, thinking, “I will pin David to the wall.” But David eluded him twice. |
Daniel 3:12 Summary
This verse tells us that Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, three Jewish men who worked for the king, refused to worship a golden statue that the king had set up, because they only worshiped the one true God, as seen in Exodus 20:3-5. They knew that worshiping the statue would be wrong, and they were willing to face the consequences, as stated in Daniel 3:11. This shows us that it's essential to prioritize our relationship with God and not compromise our faith, even when it's hard, as encouraged in 1 Peter 3:14-17. By standing firm in their faith, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego demonstrated their trust in God's power and protection, as seen in Daniel 3:24-27.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego refuse to worship the golden statue?
They refused to worship the golden statue because they were faithful to the one true God of the Bible, as seen in Exodus 20:3-5, and would not compromise their faith by worshiping idols, as stated in Daniel 3:12.
What was the consequence of not worshiping the golden statue?
According to Daniel 3:11, those who did not worship the statue would be thrown into the blazing fiery furnace, but as seen in Daniel 3:12, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were willing to face this consequence rather than compromise their faith.
What can we learn from the example of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego?
We can learn the importance of standing firm in our faith, even in the face of persecution or adversity, as encouraged in 1 Peter 3:14-17 and demonstrated by the three Hebrews in Daniel 3:12.
How does this verse relate to the broader theme of Daniel 3?
This verse is a key part of the story of Daniel 3, which highlights the conflict between loyalty to God and loyalty to the king, as seen in Daniel 3:10-12, and ultimately demonstrates God's power and protection over those who are faithful to Him, as seen in Daniel 3:24-27.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can stand firm in my faith, like Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, when faced with pressure to compromise?
- How can I prioritize my relationship with God, even when it's difficult or unpopular, as seen in Daniel 3:12?
- What are some idols or distractions in my life that I need to refuse to worship, in order to stay focused on God, as encouraged in Matthew 22:37-38?
- How can I trust God to protect and deliver me, even in the midst of challenging circumstances, as seen in Psalm 23:4 and Daniel 3:24-27?
Gill's Exposition on Daniel 3:12
There are certain Jews,.... Men, by birth, by nation, and religion, despicable, foreigners, exiles, and captives; this they observe by way of contempt, and tacitly suggest that they were never worthy
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 3:12
There are certain Jews whom thou hast set over the affairs of the province of Babylon, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego; these men, O king, have not regarded thee: they serve not thy gods, nor worship
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 3:12
Now the devil’ s cloven foot appears, now ye have the bottom of the plot; one of these two is clear: these Chaldeans finding the Jews made courtiers, and preferred to places of trust and honour, they either put the king upon this work, or else made use of it, both to satisfy their ambition and wreak their malice against those three worthies; as they dealt with Daniel, ,5. They accused the Jews; which word signifies to calumniate, and also to eat up and devour, which is the design of envy and malice. See how they go to work: 1. They strike while the iron is hot, they take the king in his huff. 2. They read a law established. 3. Then they say the Jews do not observe the king’ s laws, a people already obnoxious. 4. Yea, several of them despise the king’ s laws and authority. 5. They abuse the king’ s great favour and indulgence to them. 6. They should give good example, being in places of trust and dignity. 7. Yet, behold, they declare their contumacy and rebellion in not conforming to the king’ s laws.
This set the king all in a flame of rage and fury, and he commanded to bring these three men before him.
Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 3:12
Daniel 3:12 There are certain Jews whom thou hast set over the affairs of the province of Babylon, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego; these men, O king, have not regarded thee: they serve not thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up.Ver. 12. There are certain Jews.] Everywhere spoken against, as were afterwards Christians, odio humani generis, saith Tacitus, hated for their religion. Whom thou hast set over the affairs.] This was it that irked these spiteful accusers: "Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before envy?" Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.] Whom, though thou hast highly preferred, and by calling them by the names of thy gods, engaged them to thy religion, yet will they not yield to it, but be singular and refractory. These men, O king, have not regarded thee.] Chald., Have set no regard upon thee. This was ever unicum crimen eorum qui crimine vacabant. Lib. xv.
Ellicott's Commentary on Daniel 3:12
(12) Whom thou hast set.—The high position of these men is mentioned partly to explain the king’s anger on account of their supposed ingratitude, and partly to account for the malice and jealousy of their calumniators. But why was Daniel absent from the ceremony? His behaviour some years later (Daniel 6:10) leaves it beyond question that he would not have taken part in any idolatrous rites. Possibly his position as “chief of the wise men” (Daniel 2:48) made his presence unnecessary. Possibly he was absent on other duties. Two things are certain: (1) the object of the book is not to glorify Daniel; (2) a writer of a fictitious story would have recorded a miracle to deliver Daniel, as well as the three children.
Cambridge Bible on Daniel 3:12
12. whom thou hast set, &c.] See Daniel 2:49. The ‘Chaldeans’ were, no doubt, jealous of the Jewish captives being promoted to high positions; and accordingly took advantage of their refusal to conform to Nebuchadnezzar’s edict, in order to represent them as ungrateful and disloyal to their royal master. regarded] The Aram. phrase, which is peculiar, recurs in Daniel 6:13 (14).
Barnes' Notes on Daniel 3:12
There are certain Jews whom thou hast set over the affairs of the province of Babylon, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego - Daniel 2:49.
Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 3:12
12. The charge is that these Jews who had been such favorites of the king had now disobeyed him in a most flagrant and open way, refusing worship to the gods and to their images. (Compare notes Daniel 3:1; Daniel 6:13).
Sermons on Daniel 3:12
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Daniel - God Delivers His Servants by William Fitch | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of trusting in God and walking in His ways. The story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego is used as an example of unwavering |
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The Value of Secret Prayer by John Hames | John Hames emphasizes the importance of secret prayer in the Christian life, highlighting how Satan fiercely opposes this phase of devotion and uses various methods to hinder belie |
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Honour and Wisdom by Thaddeus Barnum | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of not compromising one's faith in Jesus. He encourages the audience to consider what is in it for them, how people will resp |
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Homily 86 on Matthew by St. John Chrysostom | John Chrysostom preaches on the trial of Jesus before Pilate, highlighting the false accusations brought forward by the chief priests and elders, the governor's attempts to release |
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Learning How to Encourage Yourself in the Lord by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of not allowing bitterness, anger, or jealousy to rob one's fellowship with God. He shares how he prays for the Holy Spirit t |
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Completely Dedicated to Christ: Are We? by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon on Envy, the preacher delves into the destructive nature of envy, describing it as a feeling of discontent and resentment towards others' possessions or qualities. E |
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From the Death of Antigonus to the Finishing of the Temple by Herod by Flavius Josephus | Flavius Josephus recounts the events from the death of Antigonus to the completion of the temple by Herod. Herod seizes Jerusalem, captures Antigonus, and punishes his enemies whil |