Daniel 4:1
Daniel 4:1 in Multiple Translations
King Nebuchadnezzar, To the people of every nation and language who dwell in all the earth: May your prosperity be multiplied.
Nebuchadnezzar the king, unto all people, nations, and languages, that dwell in all the earth; Peace be multiplied unto you.
Nebuchadnezzar the king, unto all the peoples, nations, and languages, that dwell in all the earth: Peace be multiplied unto you.
Nebuchadnezzar the king, to all the peoples, nations, and languages living in all the earth: May your peace be increased.
King Nebuchadnezzar, to people of every nation and language in the whole world: I wish you well!
I Nebuchad-nezzar being at rest in mine house, and flourishing in my palace,
'Nebuchadnezzar the king to all peoples, nations, and languages, who are dwelling in all the earth: Your peace be great!
Nebuchadnezzar the king, to all the peoples, nations, and languages, who dwell in all the earth: Peace be multiplied to you.
Nebuchadnezzar the king, to all people, nations, and languages, that dwell in all the earth; Peace be multiplied to you.
I, Nabuchodonosor, was at rest in my house, and flourishing in my palace:
Several years after Nebuchadnezzar started to rule, he sent this message to the people of every nation and people-group and all language groups in his empire. He wrote, “I wish/hope that everything is going very well with you!
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Daniel 4:1 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אֲנָ֣ה
נְבוּכַדְנֶצַּ֗ר
שְׁלֵ֤ה
הֲוֵית֙
בְּ/בֵיתִ֔/י
וְ/רַעְנַ֖ן
בְּ/הֵיכְלִֽ/י
אֲנָ֣ה
ʼănâʼ
H576
me
Adj
נְבוּכַדְנֶצַּ֗ר
Nᵉbûwkadnetstsar
H5020
Nebuchadnezzar
Adj
שְׁלֵ֤ה
shᵉlâh
H7954
be safe
Adj
הֲוֵית֙
hâvâʼ
H1934
to be
Adj
בְּ/בֵיתִ֔/י
bayith
H1005
house
Adj | N-ms | Suff
וְ/רַעְנַ֖ן
raʻănan
H7487
luxuriant
Adj | Adj
בְּ/הֵיכְלִֽ/י
hêykal
H1965
temple
Adj | N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Daniel 4:1
אֲנָ֣ה
ʼănâʼ
H576
"me"
Adj
This is the Hebrew word for I or me, often used to emphasize the speaker. In the book of Daniel, it is used by the prophet to express his own thoughts and feelings.
Definition: I (first pers. sing. -usually used for emphasis) Aramaic of a.ni (אֲנִי, אָֽנֹכִ֫י "I" H0589)
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: I, as for me. See also: Ezra 6:12; Daniel 4:6; Daniel 7:28.
נְבוּכַדְנֶצַּ֗ר
Nᵉbûwkadnetstsar
H5020
"Nebuchadnezzar"
Adj
Nebuchadnezzar was a king of Babylon who lived during the time of the Divided Monarchy, and is first mentioned in 2 Kings 24:1. He was the father of Belshazzar and is known for capturing Jerusalem and taking Judah captive. His name is Aramaic for may Nebo protect the crown.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.24.1; father of: Belshazzar (H1112) Aramaic of ne.vu.khad.nets.tsar (נְבוּכַדְרֶאצַּר, נְבוּכַדְנֶצַּר "Nebuchadnezzar" H5019) § Nebuchadnezzar = "may Nebo protect the crown" the great king of Babylon who captured Jerusalem and carried Judah captive
Usage: Occurs in 30 OT verses. KJV: Nebuchadnezzar. See also: Ezra 2:1; Daniel 3:19; Daniel 5:18.
שְׁלֵ֤ה
shᵉlâh
H7954
"be safe"
Adj
This Hebrew word means to be safe and secure, like being at rest. It appears in the Bible as a state of being at ease. In the book of Esther, it describes a time of peace.
Definition: (P'al) at ease Aramaic of sha.lah (שָׁלָה "to prosper" H7951)
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: at rest. See also: Daniel 4:1.
הֲוֵית֙
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.
בְּ/בֵיתִ֔/י
bayith
H1005
"house"
Adj | N-ms | Suff
This Hebrew word for house is similar to H1004, but it primarily refers to a physical building, either a home or a temple. It is used in many passages, including those describing the construction of the temple in 1 Kings. The word emphasizes the idea of a physical structure.
Definition: 1) house (of men) 2) house (of God)
Usage: Occurs in 38 OT verses. KJV: house. See also: Ezra 4:24; Ezra 6:12; Daniel 6:11.
וְ/רַעְנַ֖ן
raʻănan
H7487
"luxuriant"
Adj | Adj
This word means something is flourishing or prosperous, like a green and thriving plant. It is used to describe a successful or healthy situation.
Definition: flourishing Aramaic of ra.a.nan (רַעֲנָן "luxuriant" H7488B)
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: flourishing. See also: Daniel 4:1.
בְּ/הֵיכְלִֽ/י
hêykal
H1965
"temple"
Adj | N-ms | Suff
This word refers to a large public building like a palace or temple, including pagan temples. It is used in the Bible to talk about important buildings. The KJV translates it as 'palace' or 'temple'.
Definition: : palace 1) palace, temple 1a) palace 1b) temple (in Jerusalem) 1c) temple (pagan)
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: palace, temple. See also: Ezra 4:14; Daniel 4:26; Daniel 6:19.
Study Notes — Daniel 4:1
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- Context
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- Daniel 4:1 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Daniel 4:1
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 4:1
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 4:1
- Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 4:1
- Ellicott's Commentary on Daniel 4:1
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Daniel 4:1
- Cambridge Bible on Daniel 4:1
- Barnes' Notes on Daniel 4:1
- Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 4:1
- Sermons on Daniel 4:1
Context — Nebuchadnezzar Confesses God’s Kingdom
1King Nebuchadnezzar, To the people of every nation and language who dwell in all the earth: May your prosperity be multiplied.
2I am pleased to declare the signs and wonders that the Most High God has performed for me. 3How great are His signs, how mighty His wonders! His kingdom is an eternal kingdom; His dominion endures from generation to generation.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Daniel 6:25 | Then King Darius wrote to the people of every nation and language throughout the land: “May your prosperity abound. |
| 2 | 1 Peter 1:2 | according to the foreknowledge of God the Father and sanctified by the Spirit for obedience to Jesus Christ and sprinkling by His blood: Grace and peace be yours in abundance. |
| 3 | Daniel 3:4 | Then the herald loudly proclaimed, “O people of every nation and language, this is what you are commanded: |
| 4 | Daniel 3:29 | Therefore I decree that the people of any nation or language who say anything offensive against the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego will be cut into pieces and their houses reduced to rubble. For there is no other god who can deliver in this way.” |
| 5 | Ephesians 1:2 | Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. |
| 6 | 1 Chronicles 12:18 | Then the Spirit came upon Amasai, the chief of the Thirty, and he said: “We are yours, O David! We are with you, O son of Jesse! Peace, peace to you, and peace to your helpers, for your God helps you.” So David received them and made them leaders of his troops. |
| 7 | Ezra 4:17 | Then the king sent this reply: To Rehum the commander, Shimshai the scribe, and the rest of your associates living in Samaria and elsewhere in the region west of the Euphrates: Greetings. |
| 8 | Esther 3:12 | On the thirteenth day of the first month, the royal scribes were summoned and the order was written exactly as Haman commanded the royal satraps, the governors of each province, and the officials of each people, in the script of each province and the language of every people. It was written in the name of King Xerxes and sealed with the royal signet ring. |
| 9 | Daniel 7:14 | 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. |
| 10 | Esther 8:9 | At once the royal scribes were summoned, and on the twenty-third day of the third month (the month of Sivan ), they recorded all of Mordecai’s orders to the Jews and to the satraps, governors, and princes of the 127 provinces from India to Cush —writing to each province in its own script, to every people in their own language, and to the Jews in their own script and language. |
Daniel 4:1 Summary
King Nebuchadnezzar starts by greeting people from all over the world, wishing them prosperity and success, much like the blessing in Numbers 6:24-26. He wants everyone to know about the amazing things God has done for him, which he's about to share in the rest of the chapter. This verse shows that King Nebuchadnezzar has learned to recognize and appreciate God's power and sovereignty, as seen in Psalm 103:19. By wishing prosperity on his audience, King Nebuchadnezzar is demonstrating a desire for their well-being, similar to Jesus' command to love our neighbors as ourselves in Matthew 22:39.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does King Nebuchadnezzar begin his declaration with a greeting to people of every nation and language?
King Nebuchadnezzar starts by addressing people of every nation and language to show that his message is universal and intended for all people, much like the apostle Paul's declaration in Romans 1:20 that God's creation is evident to all people.
What does King Nebuchadnezzar mean by 'May your prosperity be multiplied'?
King Nebuchadnezzar's greeting is a wish for the well-being and success of his audience, similar to the blessing in Numbers 6:24-26, where God commands the priests to bless the people with prosperity and peace.
Is King Nebuchadnezzar's greeting insincere, given his history of conquest and violence?
While King Nebuchadnezzar's past actions may seem contradictory to his greeting, it's possible that his experiences, as described in the rest of Daniel 4, have led to a genuine change of heart and a desire to share his newfound understanding of God with others, much like the transformation of the apostle Paul in Acts 9:1-31.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the chapter?
This verse serves as an introduction to King Nebuchadnezzar's testimony about the signs and wonders God has performed for him, which he describes in the following verses, highlighting God's power and sovereignty, as seen in Psalm 103:19 and Daniel 4:3.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can share God's message of hope and redemption with people from different nations and languages, just like King Nebuchadnezzar?
- How can I, like King Nebuchadnezzar, use my platform and influence to declare God's greatness and wonders to those around me?
- In what ways can I seek to multiply the prosperity of those around me, whether through acts of service, kindness, or prayer, as King Nebuchadnezzar wishes for his audience?
- What are some signs and wonders that God has performed in my life, and how can I share them with others to bring glory to Him?
Gill's Exposition on Daniel 4:1
Nebuchadnezzar the king,..... This and the two following verses are annexed to the preceding chapter in the Hebrew Bible, and in the Septuagint and Vulgate Latin versions; as if the author of the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 4:1
Nebuchadnezzar the king, unto all people, nations, and languages, that dwell in all the earth; Peace be multiplied unto you.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 4:1
DANIEL CHAPTER 4 Nebuchadnezzar acknowledgeth God’ s eternal dominion, . He relateth a dream which the magicians could not interpret, . Daniel hearing the dream, , interpreteth it, . The dream fulfilled in Nebuchadnezzar’ s loss of dignity and reason for a time; which being restored to him, he glorifieth God, . The prophet Daniel here sets down another strange story, after he had finished that of the three young men: this the prophet sets forth not in his own words, but in the words of the king’ s own proclamation, that it might pass with undoubted credit, and without all dispute; being sent to all his vast kingdoms, and questionless put into the king’ s archives and court rolls, as the manner was. These three first verses of this fourth chapter are improperly annexed to the end of the foregoing third chapter, by some; seeing they are the preface of the following history. Peace be multiplied unto you, i.e. all health and happiness: this was always the form of greeting and salutation among the Eastern nations, comprehending peace, plenty, with uninterrupted joy and felicity in all comfortable enjoyments: and from them it came derived down to the penmen of the New Testament, and notes more, even peace with God in Jesus Christ, spiritual and everlasting. Now the reason hereof was, that war being the root of all misery, especially where all government was tyrannical, and when once it brake forth, it made all desolate; therefore peace was as heaven in comparison of the hell of war, which made the heathens paint Plutus the god of riches in the bosom of peace.
Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 4:1
Daniel 4:1 Nebuchadnezzar the king, unto all people, nations, and languages, that dwell in all the earth; Peace be multiplied unto you.Ver. 1. Nebuchadnezzar the king.] This bare title seemed sufficient to him who came now newly out of the furnace of sharp affliction, whereby he was tamed and taken a link lower, as we say. Unto all people, nations, and languages.] This epistolary narrative or proclamation was sent abroad a year or two before his death. And here observe, saith one, an omission of twenty-seven years’ history, wherein the Church in Babylon had her halcyons; the emperor being exercised in foreign wars, and the nobles disheartened from attempting anything against those four worthies, as having had formerly such ill success. That dwell in all the earth.] Thus this great king is made a catholic preacher of humility and moderation of mind. Peace be multiplied unto you.] Courtesy and kind language in great ones draweth all hearts unto them, as fair flowers do the eyes of beholders in the springtide. Mr Huet.
Ellicott's Commentary on Daniel 4:1
IV. (1) Peace . . .—For this mode of address comp. Ezra 4:17; Ezra 7:12. The date of the matter recorded in this chapter cannot be ascertained, as a blank falls upon the last eighteen years of Nebuchadnezzar’s reign. The only facts that occurred during this period, so far as is known, are the terrible form of mania from which the king suffered, by reason of which he was kept under restraint for some time, and the further extension of his dominions after his recovery (Daniel 4:34). All the earth—By this time the king has become so powerful that he regards himself as universal monarch, so that some time must have elapsed since the events mentioned in the last chapter.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Daniel 4:1
CHAPTER IV Nebuchadnezzar, after having subdued all the neighbouring countries, and greatly enriched and adorned his own, became so intoxicated with his prosperity, as to draw down upon himself a very remarkable judgment, of which this chapter gives a particular account, in the very words of the edict or proclamation which the Babylonyish monarch issued on his restoration to the throne. This state document begins with Nebuchadnezzar's acknowledging the hand of God in his late malady, 1-3. It then gives an account of the dream of Nebuchadnezzar, which portended the loss of his kingdom and reason for seven years, on account of his pride and arrogance, 4-18. So it was explained by Daniel, 19-27, and so it was verified by the event, 28-33. It then recites how, at the end of the period fixed by the God of heaven for the duration of his malady, the Chaldean monarch became sensible of his dependence on the Supreme Being, and lifted up has eyes to heaven in devout acknowledgment of the sovereign majesty of the King of kings, the Ruler of the earth, whose dominion alone is universal, unchangeable, and everlasting, 34-37. NOTES ON CHAP. IV Verse 1. Nebuchadnezzar the king, unto all people] This is a regular decree, and is one of the most ancient on record; and no doubt was copied from the state papers of Babylon. Daniel has preserved it in the original language.
Cambridge Bible on Daniel 4:1
1–3. The Prologue of Nebuchadnezzar’s proclamation.
Barnes' Notes on Daniel 4:1
Nebuchadnezzar the king, unto all people ... - The Syriac here has, “Nebuchadnezzar the king wrote to all people, etc.” Many manuscripts in the Chaldee have שׁלח shâlach, “sent,” and some have כתב
Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 4:1
’S DREAM OF THE OF HIS OWN KINGDOM, AND ITS .1-3. On Nebuchadnezzar see Introduction, III, 3, (1); for his “decrees,” note Daniel 3:29; on “peoples, nations, and languages” see Introduction, III, 2.
Sermons on Daniel 4:1
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(Daniel) the Conversion of Nebuchadnezzar by Willie Mullan | Willie Mullan preaches on the conversion of Nebuchadnezzar, emphasizing the profound transformation of the once cruel king into a proclaimer of peace and the most high God. He high |
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God's Immutability I by Richard Owen Roberts | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the inevitability of decay and change in the world around us. He uses examples like the changing seasons and the decay of possessions to ill |
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Be Holy in All Conversation by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the power of God over sin and the world. He compares the power of sin to the law of gravity, stating that while sin may pull us down, the po |
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Contradictions - That Incredible Christian - Part 2 by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of not surrendering to the world and maintaining one's power. He highlights the paradoxical nature of Christians, who are str |
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The Power of the Blood - Sermon 4 of 5 - the Sprinkling of the Blood by Roy Hession | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of immediate temptation and the lack of time to decide whether to yield to it or not. He uses the example of jealousy, explaining |
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The Need and Personality of the Holy Spirit by Dan Augsburger | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of reviewing objectives for the Sabbath service. The three objectives mentioned are to honor God, bring members together, and |
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Hope by Paris Reidhead | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of living in the present moment and not allowing small things to disrupt our lives. He acknowledges that we are creatures of |