Daniel 3:15

Daniel 3:15 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

Now, if you are ready, as soon as you hear the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipes, and all kinds of music, you must fall down and worship the statue I have made. But if you refuse to worship, you will be thrown at once into the blazing fiery furnace. Then what god will be able to deliver you from my hands?”

King James Version KJV

Now if ye be ready that at what time ye hear the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, and dulcimer, and all kinds of musick, ye fall down and worship the image which I have made; well: but if ye worship not, ye shall be cast the same hour into the midst of a burning fiery furnace; and who is that God that shall deliver you out of my hands?

American Standard Version ASV

Now if ye be ready that at what time ye hear the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, and dulcimer, and all kinds of music, ye fall down and worship the image which I have made, well: but if ye worship not, ye shall be cast the same hour into the midst of a burning fiery furnace; and who is that god that shall deliver you out of my hands?

Bible in Basic English BBE

Now if you are ready, on hearing the sound of the horn, pipe, harp, trigon, psaltery, bagpipe, and all sorts of instruments, to go down on your faces in worship before the image which I have made, it is well: but if you will not give worship, that same hour you will be put into a burning and flaming fire; and what god is there who will be able to take you out of my hands?

Free Bible Version FBV

“Are you ready now to fall down and worship the statue I had made when you hear the sound of the musical instruments? If you don't, you will be immediately thrown into the furnace of blazing fire, and there's no god who can save you from my power!”

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Now therefore are ye ready when ye heare the sound of the cornet, trumpet, harpe, sackebut, psalterie, and dulcimer, and all instruments of musike, to fall downe, and worship the image, which I haue made? for if ye worship it not, ye shall be cast immediatly into the middes of an hote fierie fornace: for who is that God, that can deliuer you out of mine handes?

Young's Literal Translation YLT

Now, lo, ye are ready, so that at the time that ye hear the voice of the cornet, the flute, the harp, the sackbut, the psaltery, and the symphony, and all kinds of music, ye fall down and do obeisance to the image that I have made! — and lo, ye do no obeisance — in that hour ye are cast into the midst of a burning fiery furnace; who is that God who doth deliver you out of my hands?'

World English Bible WEB

Now if you are ready whenever you hear the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipe, and all kinds of music to fall down and worship the image which I have made, good; but if you don’t worship, you shall be cast the same hour into the middle of a burning fiery furnace. Who is that god who will deliver you out of my hands?”

Noah Webster Bible WBS

Now if ye be ready that at what time ye hear the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, and dulcimer, and all kinds of music, ye fall down and worship the image which I have made; well : but if ye worship not, ye shall be cast the same hour into the midst of a burning fiery furnace; and who is that God that shall deliver you out of my hands?

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

Now therefore if you be ready at what hour soever you shall hear the sound of the trumpet, flute, harp, sackbut, and psaltery, and symphony, and of all kind of music, prostrate yourselves, and adore the statue which I have made: but if you do not adore, you shall be cast the same hour into the furnace of burning fire: and who is the God that shall deliver you out of my hand?

Translation for Translators T4T

If that is true, I will give you one more chance. If you bow down to worship the statue that I have set up when you hear the sounds of the musical instruments, fine. But if you refuse, you will be thrown immediately into the blazing furnace. Then ◄what god will be able to rescue you from my power?/no god will be able to rescue you from my power!►” [RHQ]

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Daniel 3:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB כְּעַ֞ן הֵ֧ן אִֽיתֵי/כ֣וֹן עֲתִידִ֗ין דִּ֣י בְ/עִדָּנָ֡/א דִּֽי תִשְׁמְע֡וּן קָ֣ל קַרְנָ֣/א מַשְׁרוֹקִיתָ֣/א קיתרס קַתְר֣וֹס שַׂבְּכָ֡א פְּסַנְתֵּרִין֩ וְ/סוּמְפֹּ֨נְיָ֜ה וְ/כֹ֣ל זְנֵ֣י זְמָרָ֗/א תִּפְּל֣וּן וְ/תִסְגְּדוּן֮ לְ/צַלְמָ֣/א דִֽי עַבְדֵת֒ וְ/הֵן֙ לָ֣א תִסְגְּד֔וּן בַּ/הּ שַׁעֲתָ֣/ה תִתְרְמ֔וֹן לְ/גֽוֹא אַתּ֥וּן נוּרָ֖/א יָקִֽדְתָּ֑/א וּ/מַן ה֣וּא אֱלָ֔הּ דֵּ֥י יְשֵֽׁיזְבִנְ/כ֖וֹן מִן יְדָֽ/י

כְּעַ֞ן kᵉʻan H3705 now Adj

הֵ֧ן hên H2006 if Adj

אִֽיתֵי/כ֣וֹן ʼîythay H383 there is Adj | Suff

עֲתִידִ֗ין ʻăthîyd H6263 ready Adj

דִּ֣י dîy H1768 that Adj

בְ/עִדָּנָ֡/א ʻiddân H5732 time Adj | N-ms | Art

דִּֽי dîy H1768 that Adj

תִשְׁמְע֡וּן shᵉmaʻ H8086 to hear Adj

קָ֣ל qâl H7032 voice Adj

קַרְנָ֣/א qeren H7162 horn Adj | Art

מַשְׁרוֹקִיתָ֣/א mashrôwqîy H4953 flute Adj | Art

קיתרס qîythârôç H7030 lyre Adj

קַתְר֣וֹס qîythârôç H7030 lyre Adj

שַׂבְּכָ֡א çabbᵉkâʼ H5443 trigon Adj

פְּסַנְתֵּרִין֩ pᵉçanṭêrîyn H6460 psaltery Adj

וְ/סוּמְפֹּ֨נְיָ֜ה çûwmᵉpôwnᵉyâh H5481 bagpipe Adj | N-fs

וְ/כֹ֣ל kôl H3606 all Adj | N-ms

זְנֵ֣י zan H2178 kind Adj

זְמָרָ֗/א zᵉmâr H2170 music Adj | Art

תִּפְּל֣וּן nᵉphal H5308 to fall Adj

וְ/תִסְגְּדוּן֮ çᵉgid H5457 to do homage Adj | V-Qal-Imperf-2mp

לְ/צַלְמָ֣/א tselem H6755 image Adj | N-ms | Art

דִֽי dîy H1768 that Adj

עַבְדֵת֒ ʻăbad H5648 to make Adj

וְ/הֵן֙ hên H2006 if Adj | Conj

לָ֣א lâʼ H3809 not Adj

תִסְגְּד֔וּן çᵉgid H5457 to do homage Adj

בַּ/הּ Adj | Suff

שַׁעֲתָ֣/ה shâʻâh H8160 moment Adj | Art

תִתְרְמ֔וֹן rᵉmâh H7412 to cast Adj

לְ/גֽוֹא gav H1459 midst Adj | N-ms

אַתּ֥וּן ʼattûwn H861 furnace Adj

נוּרָ֖/א nûwr H5135 fire Adj | Art

יָקִֽדְתָּ֑/א yᵉqad H3345 to burn Adj | Art

וּ/מַן mân H4479 who? Adj | Pron

ה֣וּא hûwʼ H1932 he/she/it Adj

אֱלָ֔הּ ʼĕlâhh H426 god Adj

דֵּ֥י dîy H1768 that Adj

יְשֵֽׁיזְבִנְ/כ֖וֹן shᵉzab H7804 to rescue Adj | Suff

מִן min H4481 from Adj

יְדָֽ/י yad H3028 hand Adj | Suff

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Hebrew Word Reference — Daniel 3:15

כְּעַ֞ן kᵉʻan H3705 "now" Adj

In the Bible, this word means 'now' or 'at this time', often used to indicate a current moment or situation, like in Genesis. It's about what's happening currently. It's used to show when something is happening.

Definition: now, at this time, until now Aramaic equivalent: ke.e.net (כְּעֶ֫נֶת "now" H3706)

Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: now. See also: Ezra 4:13; Daniel 2:23; Daniel 6:9.

הֵ֧ן hên H2006 "if" Adj

A Hebrew word meaning therefore or if, used to show cause and effect, as seen in the book of Daniel. It can also be used to ask a question or show uncertainty.

Definition: behold, if, whether Aramaic of hen (הֵן "look!" H2005)

Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: (that) if, or, whether. See also: Ezra 4:13; Daniel 2:9; Daniel 5:16.

אִֽיתֵי/כ֣וֹן ʼîythay H383 "there is" Adj | Suff

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.

עֲתִידִ֗ין ʻăthîyd H6263 "ready" Adj

Describes something or someone that is prepared or ready. It is used to show that something is set or made available. In the KJV, it is translated as ready or prepared.

Definition: ready, prepared Aramaic of a.tid (עָתִיד "ready" H6264)

Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: ready. See also: Daniel 3:15.

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.

בְ/עִדָּנָ֡/א ʻiddân H5732 "time" Adj | N-ms | Art

This Hebrew word means a set time or a year, referring to a specific period or duration. It is used to describe a year or a season in the Bible.

Definition: 1) time 1a) time (of duration) 1b) year

Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: time. See also: Daniel 2:8; Daniel 4:13; Daniel 7:25.

דִּֽי 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

תִשְׁמְע֡וּן shᵉmaʻ H8086 "to hear" Adj

Similar to H8085, this word means to hear and obey, used in various forms throughout the Bible. It emphasizes the importance of listening to God's commands and following them.

Definition: 1) to hear 1a) (P'al) to hear, have a sense of hearing 1b) (Ithpael) to show oneself obedient

Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: hear, obey. See also: Daniel 3:5; Daniel 5:14; Daniel 7:27.

קָ֣ל qâl H7032 "voice" Adj

It signifies a voice or sound, like the voice of God speaking to Moses in Exodus 3:4 or the sound of music in Psalm 98:5.

Definition: : voice voice, sound Aramaic of qol (קוֹל ": sound" H6963H)

Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: sound, voice. See also: Daniel 3:5; Daniel 3:15; Daniel 7:11.

קַרְנָ֣/א qeren H7162 "horn" Adj | Art

This word refers to a horn, either as a musical instrument or as a part of an animal. It's used symbolically in visions and can also mean a cornet. The Bible uses this word to describe a horn's sound or shape.

Definition: 1) horn 1a) as musical instrument 1b) symbolic (in visions) 1c) of an animal

Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: horn, cornet. See also: Daniel 3:5; Daniel 7:8; Daniel 7:24.

מַשְׁרוֹקִיתָ֣/א mashrôwqîy H4953 "flute" Adj | Art

This word means a flute or pipe, likely due to the whistling sound it makes. In the Bible, it refers to a musical instrument. The KJV translates it as flute.

Definition: pipe

Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: flute. See also: Daniel 3:5; Daniel 3:10; Daniel 3:15.

קיתרס qîythârôç H7030 "lyre" Adj

In the Bible, this word refers to a musical instrument, likely a lyre or harp, often used in worship and celebration in books like Psalms and Isaiah.

Definition: 1) a musical instrument 1a) probably the lyre or zither

Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: harp. See also: Daniel 3:5; Daniel 3:10; Daniel 3:15.

קַתְר֣וֹס qîythârôç H7030 "lyre" Adj

In the Bible, this word refers to a musical instrument, likely a lyre or harp, often used in worship and celebration in books like Psalms and Isaiah.

Definition: 1) a musical instrument 1a) probably the lyre or zither

Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: harp. See also: Daniel 3:5; Daniel 3:10; Daniel 3:15.

שַׂבְּכָ֡א çabbᵉkâʼ H5443 "trigon" Adj

The sackbut was a musical instrument, similar to a lyre, with four strings and a triangular shape. In the Bible, it is mentioned as a type of lyre. The word is translated as 'sackbut'

Definition: 1) trigon, musical instrument 1a) a triangular musical instrument with four strings, similar to a lyre

Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: sackbut. See also: Daniel 3:5; Daniel 3:10; Daniel 3:15.

פְּסַנְתֵּרִין֩ pᵉçanṭêrîyn H6460 "psaltery" Adj

A psaltery was a stringed instrument, similar to a lyre or harp, used to praise God in the Bible. In 1 Samuel 16:23, David played the psaltery to soothe King Saul.

Definition: 1) a stringed instrument (triangular) 1a) perhaps a lyre or a harp

Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: psaltery. See also: Daniel 3:5; Daniel 3:10; Daniel 3:15.

וְ/סוּמְפֹּ֨נְיָ֜ה çûwmᵉpôwnᵉyâh H5481 "bagpipe" Adj | N-fs

A musical instrument, possibly a bagpipe or panpipes, used to make music in ancient times. It's mentioned in the Bible as a type of wind instrument.

Definition: 1) a musical instrument, wind instrument, bagpipe, double pipe, panpipes 1a) perhaps dulcimer, panpipes

Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: dulcimer. See also: Daniel 3:5; Daniel 3:10; Daniel 3:15.

וְ/כֹ֣ל kôl H3606 "all" Adj | N-ms

The Hebrew word for all or everything, used in the Bible to describe the entirety of something, like all people or all things. It appears in Genesis and Psalms to emphasize God's power over everything. This word is often translated as 'all' or 'every' in English Bibles.

Definition: 1) all, whole, the whole 1a) the whole of, all 1b) every, any, none

Usage: Occurs in 74 OT verses. KJV: all, any, + (forasmuch) as, + be-(for this) cause, every, + no (manner, -ne), + there (where) -fore, + though, what (where, who) -soever, (the) whole. See also: Ezra 4:14; Daniel 3:29; Daniel 7:27.

זְנֵ֣י zan H2178 "kind" Adj

This Aramaic word means kind or sort, similar to H2177. It describes a type or category of something.

Definition: kind, sort Aramaic of zan (זַן "kind" H2177)

Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: kind. See also: Daniel 3:5; Daniel 3:10; Daniel 3:15.

זְמָרָ֗/א zᵉmâr H2170 "music" Adj | Art

This Hebrew word refers to instrumental music, like the kind played by King David in Psalm 150. It's about making music with instruments, not just singing. In the Bible, it's often translated as 'music' or 'musick'.

Definition: instrumental music, music Aramaic of za.mar (זָמַר "to sing" H2167)

Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: musick. See also: Daniel 3:5; Daniel 3:10; Daniel 3:15.

תִּפְּל֣וּן nᵉphal H5308 "to fall" Adj

This Hebrew word also means to fall, and it's used when someone or something drops down. It's found in books like Exodus and Jeremiah, where people fell down to worship or fell into trouble.

Definition: 1) to fall 1a) (P'al) 1a1) to fall 1a2) to fall down

Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: fall (down), have occasion. See also: Ezra 7:20; Daniel 3:10; Daniel 7:20.

וְ/תִסְגְּדוּן֮ çᵉgid H5457 "to do homage" Adj | V-Qal-Imperf-2mp

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.

לְ/צַלְמָ֣/א 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.

דִֽי 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

עַבְדֵת֒ ʻăbad H5648 "to make" Adj

This word means to make or do something, and can also imply preparing or keeping something, as seen in the creation story in Genesis. It is a versatile verb that can be used in different ways, including creating, performing, or executing something. The word is found in various KJV translations.

Definition: 1) to make, do 1a)(P'al) 1a1) to make, create 1a2) to do, perform 1b) (Ithp'al) 1b1) to be made into 1b2) to be done, be wrought, be performed, be executed, be carried out

Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] cut, do, execute, go on, make, move, work. See also: Ezra 4:15; Ezra 7:26; Jeremiah 10:11.

וְ/הֵן֙ hên H2006 "if" Adj | Conj

A Hebrew word meaning therefore or if, used to show cause and effect, as seen in the book of Daniel. It can also be used to ask a question or show uncertainty.

Definition: behold, if, whether Aramaic of hen (הֵן "look!" H2005)

Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: (that) if, or, whether. See also: Ezra 4:13; Daniel 2:9; Daniel 5:16.

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.

תִסְגְּד֔וּן çᵉgid H5457 "to do homage" Adj

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.

בַּ/הּ "" Adj | Suff

שַׁעֲתָ֣/ה shâʻâh H8160 "moment" Adj | Art

This Hebrew word means a brief moment or a short time, like an hour. It describes a quick glance or a fleeting instant. In the Bible, it often refers to a specific point in time.

Definition: brief time, moment

Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: hour. See also: Daniel 3:6; Daniel 4:16; Daniel 5:5.

תִתְרְמ֔וֹן rᵉmâh H7412 "to cast" Adj

To throw or cast something, like an object or a tribute, and to set or assess something. The word is used in the Bible to describe physical actions. It is translated as cast or impose in the KJV.

Definition: 1) to cast, throw 1a) (P'al) 1a1) to cast 1a2) to throw 1a2a) of tribute (fig) 1b) (Peil) 1b1) to be cast 1b2) to be placed, be set 1c) (Ithp'el) to be cast

Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: cast (down), impose. See also: Ezra 7:24; Daniel 3:24; Daniel 7:9.

לְ/גֽוֹא gav H1459 "midst" Adj | N-ms

This word means the middle or midst of something, like the center of a room or a group of people. It is used in the Bible to describe a location or position. The KJV translates it as midst or same.

Definition: midst, the midst Aramaic of gev (גֵּו "midst" H1460B)

Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: midst, same, there-(where-) in. See also: Ezra 4:15; Daniel 3:21; Daniel 7:15.

אַתּ֥וּן ʼattûwn H861 "furnace" Adj

This word refers to a furnace or fireplace, often used for melting or burning. In the Bible, it describes a place of intense heat or fire, like a furnace used for refining metals. It is translated as furnace in the KJV.

Definition: furnace

Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: furnace. See also: Daniel 3:6; Daniel 3:20; Daniel 3:26.

נוּרָ֖/א nûwr H5135 "fire" Adj | Art

This Hebrew word simply means fire, describing flames or something fiery. It's used in various KJV translations to convey the idea of heat, light, or passion, and is a fundamental element in the biblical world.

Definition: fire

Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: fiery, fire. See also: Daniel 3:6; Daniel 3:23; Daniel 7:10.

יָקִֽדְתָּ֑/א yᵉqad H3345 "to burn" Adj | Art

This Hebrew word means to burn, like a fire. It's used to describe something on fire. In the Bible, it's used in the book of Exodus to describe the burning bush.

Definition: (P'al) to burn Aramaic of ya.qad (יָקַד "to burn" H3344)

Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: burning. See also: Daniel 3:6; Daniel 3:20; Daniel 3:26.

וּ/מַן mân H4479 "who?" Adj | Pron

This word is used to ask questions, like 'who?' or 'what?'. It appears in Daniel 2:25, where the king asks, 'Who can tell me what my dream means?'

Definition: who?, what?, whoever, whosoever Aramaic of mah (מָה "what?" H4100)

Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: what, who(-msoever, [phrase] -so). See also: Ezra 5:3; Daniel 3:15; Daniel 5:21.

ה֣וּא hûwʼ H1932 "he/she/it" Adj

This Hebrew word means 'he', 'she', or 'it', often used to emphasize the subject of a sentence, as seen in Genesis and Exodus. It can also be used as a demonstrative, meaning 'this' or 'that'.

Definition: 1) he, she, it 1a) (emphasising and resuming subject) 1b)(anticipating subj) 1c) as demons pron 1d) (relative) 1e) (affirming existence)

Usage: Occurs in 22 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] are, it, this. See also: Ezra 5:8; Daniel 3:15; Daniel 7:24.

אֱלָ֔הּ ʼĕlâhh H426 "god" Adj

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.

דֵּ֥י 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

יְשֵֽׁיזְבִנְ/כ֖וֹן shᵉzab H7804 "to rescue" Adj | Suff

To rescue means to deliver or set free, as seen in the Bible where it is used to describe God's action of freeing people. The word is related to the idea of returning or going back to a safe place.

Definition: (Peel or Peil) to deliver Aramaic of shuv (שׁוּב ": return" H7725)

Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: deliver. See also: Daniel 3:15; Daniel 6:15; Daniel 6:28.

מִן min H4481 "from" Adj

This word is used to show where something comes from, like from a place or at a certain time, and is often translated as from or out of.

Definition: 1) from, out of, by, by reason of, at, more than 1a) from, out of (of place) 1b) from, by, as a result of, by reason of, at, according to, (of source) 1c) from (of time) 1d) beyond, more than (in comparisons)

Usage: Occurs in 83 OT verses. KJV: according, after, [phrase] because, [phrase] before, by, for, from, [idiom] him, [idiom] more than, (out) of, part, since, [idiom] these, to, upon, [phrase] when. See also: Ezra 4:12; Daniel 3:22; Jeremiah 10:11.

יְדָֽ/י yad H3028 "hand" Adj | Suff

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.

Study Notes — Daniel 3:15

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Context
Cross References
Daniel 3:15 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Daniel 3:15
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 3:15
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 3:15
Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 3:15
Ellicott's Commentary on Daniel 3:15
Cambridge Bible on Daniel 3:15
Barnes' Notes on Daniel 3:15
Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 3:15
Sermons on Daniel 3:15

Context — Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego Accused

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?

15Now when you hear the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipes, and all kinds of music, if you are ready to fall down and worship the statue I have made, very good. But if you refuse to worship, you will be thrown at once into the blazing fiery furnace. Then what god will be able to deliver you from my hands?”

16Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego replied to the king, “O Nebuchadnezzar, we have no need to answer you in this matter. 17If the God whom we serve exists, then He is able to deliver us from the blazing fiery furnace and from your hand, O king.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Acts 5:29	But Peter and the other apostles replied, “We must obey God rather than men.
2	2 Chronicles 32:15–17	So now, do not let Hezekiah deceive you, and do not let him mislead you like this. Do not believe him, for no god of any nation or kingdom has been able to deliver his people from my hand or from the hand of my fathers. How much less will your God deliver you from my hand!” And the servants of Sennacherib spoke further against the LORD God and against His servant Hezekiah. He also wrote letters mocking the LORD, the God of Israel, and saying against Him: “Just as the gods of the nations did not deliver their people from my hand, so the God of Hezekiah will not deliver His people from my hand.”
3	Exodus 5:2	But Pharaoh replied, “Who is the LORD that I should obey His voice and let Israel go? I do not know the LORD, and I will not let Israel go.”
4	Daniel 3:17	If the God whom we serve exists, then He is able to deliver us from the blazing fiery furnace and from your hand, O king.
5	2 Kings 18:35	Who among all the gods of these lands has delivered his land from my hand? How then can the LORD deliver Jerusalem from my hand?”
6	Isaiah 36:18–20	Do not let Hezekiah mislead you when he says, ‘The LORD will deliver us.’ Has the god of any nation ever delivered his land from the hand of the king of Assyria? Where are the gods of Hamath and Arpad? Where are the gods of Sepharvaim? Have they delivered Samaria from my hand? Who among all the gods of these lands has delivered his land from my hand? How then can the LORD deliver Jerusalem from my hand?”
7	Acts 4:8–12	Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers and elders of the people! If we are being examined today about a kind service to a man who was lame, to determine how he was healed, then let this be known to all of you and to all the people of Israel: It is by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified but whom God raised from the dead, that this man stands before you healed. This Jesus is ‘the stone you builders rejected, which has become the cornerstone.’ Salvation exists in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.”
8	Acts 4:19	But Peter and John replied, “Judge for yourselves whether it is right in God’s sight to listen to you rather than God.
9	Daniel 3:5–6	As soon as you hear the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipes, and all kinds of music, you must fall down and worship the golden statue that King Nebuchadnezzar has set up. And whoever does not fall down and worship will immediately be thrown into the blazing fiery furnace.”
10	Daniel 6:16	So the king gave the order, and they brought Daniel and threw him into the den of lions. The king said to Daniel, “May your God, whom you serve continually, deliver you!”

Daniel 3:15 Summary

In Daniel 3:15, King Nebuchadnezzar is giving Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego an ultimatum: worship his statue or face death in a fiery furnace. This verse shows us that our faith will be tested, and we must be willing to stand firm in our beliefs, even when it's hard (as seen in 1 Peter 1:7). We can trust that God is all-powerful and able to deliver us, just like He did for Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego (as seen in Daniel 3:17 and Daniel 3:25). By trusting in God's power and goodness, we can face any challenge that comes our way, knowing that He is always with us (as seen in Matthew 28:20 and Romans 8:31).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the context of Daniel 3:15 and why is King Nebuchadnezzar threatening Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego?

King Nebuchadnezzar is threatening them because they refused to worship his golden statue, as seen in Daniel 3:14, and he is testing their loyalty and faith in their God, as mentioned in Daniel 3:14 and Daniel 3:17.

What is the significance of the different musical instruments mentioned in Daniel 3:15?

The various musical instruments, such as the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, and pipes, were likely used to create a grand and impressive sound to accompany the worship of the statue, similar to how music is used in worship today, as seen in Psalms 100:5 and Ephesians 5:19.

How does King Nebuchadnezzar's question in Daniel 3:15 relate to the rest of the Bible?

King Nebuchadnezzar's question, 'Then what god will be able to deliver you from my hands?' is a challenge to the power and authority of the God of Israel, which is a recurring theme throughout the Bible, including in Isaiah 45:5 and Jeremiah 32:27.

What can we learn from King Nebuchadnezzar's attitude towards God in Daniel 3:15?

We can learn that pride and arrogance, as seen in King Nebuchadnezzar's statement, can lead to a lack of understanding and recognition of God's power and authority, as warned in Proverbs 16:18 and 1 Peter 5:6-7.

Reflection Questions

How would I respond if I were in Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego's situation, facing a similar test of faith?
What are some modern-day 'idols' that I may be tempted to worship, and how can I apply the principles of Daniel 3:15 to my life?
How can I trust in God's power and deliverance, even when faced with seemingly impossible situations, as seen in Daniel 3:17 and Romans 8:28?
What role does faith and obedience play in my relationship with God, and how can I demonstrate these qualities in my daily life, as seen in Hebrews 11:6 and James 2:26?

Gill's Exposition on Daniel 3:15

Now if ye be ready that at what time ye shall hear,.... The meaning is, that if they were disposed in mind, which the king was very desirous they should, both for his own honour, and for their

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 3:15

Now if ye be ready that at what time ye hear the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, and dulcimer, and all kinds of musick, ye fall down and worship the image which I have made;

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 3:15

Prodigious pride and blasphemy! for he doth not only insult over all gods in general, but particularly against the only true God, whom he lately confessed, , to be a God of gods, and a Lord of kings. So the king of Assyria, ,33. Thus all the tyrants of the East, Turk, Mogul, Kham, whose very titles are blasphemy. It is a wonder why these men worship any god, seeing they set up themselves above all. Reason of state makes them set up somewhat to keep the people in awe; they themselves are exempt, and care for none. The root of Nebuchadnezzar’ s arrogance lay chiefly here, he had burnt the temple of the Jews’ God, and made slaves of his people, and he did not deliver either, and therefore thought he could not; and so presumes the same now; but God will make him quickly of another mind.

Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 3:15

Daniel 3:15 Now if ye be ready that at what time ye hear the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, and dulcimer, and all kinds of musick, ye fall down and worship the image which I have made; [well]: but if ye worship not, ye shall be cast the same hour into the midst of a burning fiery furnace; and who [is] that God that shall deliver you out of my hands?Ver. 15. Now if ye be ready that at what time ye hear.] Many can no sooner hear flattering promises of preferment, as it were Nebuchadnezzar’ s instruments, but they presently fall down and worship the Babylonish idol; but these three worthies were none such. And who is that God that shall deliver you out of my hand?] What God is he? Sure a mean God he were, thou poor thimbleful of dust, could he not stay thy hand, and stop thy blasphemous mouth with a spadeful of mould, and that in a trice.

Ellicott's Commentary on Daniel 3:15

(15) Well.—The word is not in the Chaldee, where an aposiopesis is to be observed, as in Exodus 32:32. Comp. Luke 13:9. Who is that God?—Nebuchadnezzar has so little belief in his own gods that he ranks himself as far above them as above Jehovah. He defies all supernatural powers. Very different is the boast of Sennacherib (Isaiah 36:18-20), who pits his own god Assur against Jehovah.

Cambridge Bible on Daniel 3:15

15. sackbut, psaltery, and dulcimer] trigon, psaltery, and bagpipe. well] an aposiopesis, as e.g. Genesis 30:27, Exodus 32:32, Luke 13:9; Il. i. 135 f. (von Lengerke). who is the God] The sense is not appreciably affected; but ‘that’ is not philologically correct (comp. on Daniel 2:38). The question is a defiant challenge, like those of Sennacherib, and the Rab-shakeh, Isaiah 36:19 f., Isaiah 37:11 f.

Barnes' Notes on Daniel 3:15

Now, if ye be ready, that at what time ... - At the very time; on the very instant.

Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 3:15

13-15. See note, Daniel 3:5. “Infuriated with rage” (Greek version) against his proteges, the king gives the three Hebrews one more opportunity of saving their lives by excusing themselves for what

Sermons on Daniel 3:15

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	The Calling of God by Oswald J. Smith	In this sermon, the speaker tells a parable about a master who returns to his estate and rewards his servants based on their faithfulness and diligence. The master is pleased with
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	Family Series Part 1 (Adolescence and Obedience) by Paul Washer	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of living in obedience to God and following His word. He highlights the tendency for people to prioritize trivial matters ove
	Major Ian Thomas - Part 2 by Major Ian Thomas	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the power and significance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. He highlights how the early church was transformed by their rediscovery of a