Daniel 4:14

Daniel 4:14 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

He called out in a loud voice: ‘Cut down the tree and chop off its branches; strip off its leaves and scatter its fruit. Let the beasts flee from under it, and the birds from its branches.

King James Version KJV

He cried aloud, and said thus, Hew down the tree, and cut off his branches, shake off his leaves, and scatter his fruit: let the beasts get away from under it, and the fowls from his branches:

American Standard Version ASV

He cried aloud, and said thus, Hew down the tree, and cut off its branches, shake off its leaves, and scatter its fruit: let the beasts get away from under it, and the fowls from its branches.

Bible in Basic English BBE

Crying out with a loud voice; and this is what he said: Let the tree be cut down and its branches broken off; let its leaves be taken off and its fruit sent in every direction: let the beasts get away from under it and the birds from its branches:

Free Bible Version FBV

He cried out in a loud voice, ‘Cut down the tree and chop off its branches! Shake off its leaves and scatter its fruit! Drive the animals away from its shade, and scare off the birds from its branches.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

The sentence is according to the decree of the watchmen, and according to the word of the holy ones: the demaunde was answered, to the intent that liuing men may knowe, that the most High hath power ouer the kingdome of men, and giueth it to whomsoeuer he will, and appointeth ouer it the most abiect among men.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

He is calling mightily, and thus hath said, Cut down the tree, and cut off its branches, shake off its leaves, and scatter its budding, move away let the beast from under it, and the birds from off its branches;

World English Bible WEB

He cried aloud and said this: ‘Cut down the tree, and cut off its branches! Shake off its leaves and scatter its fruit! Let the animals get away from under it and the birds from its branches.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

He cried aloud, and said thus, Hew down the tree, and cut off its branches, shake off its leaves, and scatter its fruit: let the beasts escape from under it, and the fowls from its branches.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

This is the decree by the sentence of the watchers, and the word And demand of the holy ones; till the living know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men; and he will give it to whomsoever it shall please him, and he will appoint the basest man over it.

Translation for Translators T4T

The angel shouted, “Cut down the tree, and cut off its branches! Strip/Shake off all of its leaves, and scatter its fruit. Chase away the animals that are lying in the shade of the tree, and the birds that are in its branches.

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Daniel 4:14 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB בִּ/גְזֵרַ֤ת עִירִין֙ פִּתְגָמָ֔/א וּ/מֵאמַ֥ר קַדִּישִׁ֖ין שְׁאֵֽלְתָ֑/א עַד דִּבְרַ֡ת דִּ֣י יִנְדְּע֣וּן חַ֠יַּיָּ/א דִּֽי שַׁלִּ֨יט עלי/א עִלָּאָ֜/ה בְּ/מַלְכ֣וּת אנוש/א אֲנָשָׁ֗/א וּ/לְ/מַן דִּ֤י יִצְבֵּא֙ יִתְּנִנַּ֔/הּ וּ/שְׁפַ֥ל אֲנָשִׁ֖ים יְקִ֥ים עלי/ה עֲלַֽ/הּ

בִּ/גְזֵרַ֤ת gᵉzêrâh H1510 decree Adj | N-fs

עִירִין֙ ʻîyr H5894 watcher Adj

פִּתְגָמָ֔/א pithgâm H6600 edict Adj | Art

וּ/מֵאמַ֥ר mêʼmar H3983 command Adj | N-ms

קַדִּישִׁ֖ין qaddîysh H6922 holy Adj

שְׁאֵֽלְתָ֑/א shᵉʼêlâʼ H7595 affair Adj | Art

עַד ʻad H5705 till Adj

דִּבְרַ֡ת dibrâh H1701 cause Adj

דִּ֣י dîy H1768 that Adj

יִנְדְּע֣וּן yᵉdaʻ H3046 to know Adj

חַ֠יַּיָּ/א chay H2417 living Adj | Art

דִּֽי dîy H1768 that Adj

שַׁלִּ֨יט shallîyṭ H7990 ruling Adj

עלי/א ʻillay H5943 Most High Adj | Art

עִלָּאָ֜/ה ʻillay H5943 Most High Adj | Art

בְּ/מַלְכ֣וּת malkûw H4437 kingdom Adj | N-fs

אנוש/א ʼĕnâsh H606 man Adj | Art

אֲנָשָׁ֗/א ʼĕnâsh H606 man Adj | Art

וּ/לְ/מַן mân H4479 who? Adj | Prep | Pron

דִּ֤י dîy H1768 that Adj

יִצְבֵּא֙ tsᵉbâʼ H6634 to will Adj

יִתְּנִנַּ֔/הּ nᵉthan H5415 to give Adj | Suff

וּ/שְׁפַ֥ל shᵉphal H8215 low Adj | Adj

אֲנָשִׁ֖ים ʼĕnâsh H606 man Adj

יְקִ֥ים qûwm H6966 to stand Adj

עלי/ה ʻal H5922 since Adj | Suff

עֲלַֽ/הּ ʻal H5922 since Adj | Suff

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Hebrew Word Reference — Daniel 4:14

בִּ/גְזֵרַ֤ת gᵉzêrâh H1510 "decree" Adj | N-fs

This Hebrew word refers to a decree or official decision, often made by a king or other authority figure. It is derived from the word to cut, implying a clear and final judgment. Decrees like these are mentioned throughout the Bible, shaping the course of history.

Definition: decree Aramaic of ga.zar (גָּזַר "to cut" H1504)

Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: decree. See also: Daniel 4:14; Daniel 4:21.

עִירִין֙ ʻîyr H5894 "watcher" Adj

A watcher refers to an angel acting as a guardian, always watching and protecting, as seen in the Bible's description of heavenly beings.

Definition: waking, watchful, wakeful one, watcher, angel

Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: watcher. See also: Daniel 4:10; Daniel 4:14; Daniel 4:20.

פִּתְגָמָ֔/א pithgâm H6600 "edict" Adj | Art

A pithgam is a command or decree, like a letter or official word from someone in authority.

Definition: 1) command, work, affair, decree 1a) word, report 1b) decree

Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: answer, letter, matter, word. See also: Ezra 4:17; Ezra 6:11; Daniel 4:14.

וּ/מֵאמַ֥ר mêʼmar H3983 "command" Adj | N-ms

This Aramaic word is equivalent to the Hebrew word for command, referring to something that is authoritatively said or decreed. It is used to describe official announcements or appointments. The concept of command is important in biblical contexts.

Definition: word, command Aramaic of ma.a.mar (מַאֲמַר "command" H3982)

Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: appointment, word. See also: Ezra 6:9; Daniel 4:14.

קַדִּישִׁ֖ין qaddîysh H6922 "holy" Adj

This Hebrew word means something or someone that is holy or set apart, used to describe God, angels, or sacred things, conveying a sense of reverence and awe.

Definition: 1) holy, separate 2) (TWOT) angels, saints

Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: holy (One), saint. See also: Daniel 4:5; Daniel 5:11; Daniel 7:27.

שְׁאֵֽלְתָ֑/א shᵉʼêlâʼ H7595 "affair" Adj | Art

This word refers to a question or judicial decision, often translated as demand. It is related to the concept of asking or requesting something, and is used in a legal context.

Definition: affair, request Aramaic of she.e.lah (שְׁאֵלָה "petition" H7596)

Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: demand. See also: Daniel 4:14.

עַד 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.

דִּבְרַ֡ת dibrâh H1701 "cause" Adj

Similar to H1700, this word means a reason or cause, but it's used in Aramaic, like 'intent' or 'sake', showing purpose or motivation.

Definition: cause, reason Aramaic of div.rah (דִּבְרָה "cause" H1700)

Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: intent, sake. See also: Daniel 2:30; Daniel 4:14.

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.

יִנְדְּע֣וּן yᵉdaʻ H3046 "to know" Adj

To know in Hebrew can also mean to let someone know or communicate, and is used in different forms, such as to certify, inform, or teach, in the Bible.

Definition: 1) to know 1a) (P'al) to know 1b) (Aphel) to let someone know, communicate, inform, cause to know

Usage: Occurs in 42 OT verses. KJV: certify, know, make known, teach. See also: Ezra 4:12; Daniel 2:30; Daniel 7:16.

חַ֠יַּיָּ/א chay H2417 "living" Adj | Art

This word is similar to H2416 and also means alive or living. It is used in the Bible to describe living creatures, like in Genesis 1:21, or to emphasize the importance of life, like in Deuteronomy 30:19.

Definition: alive, living, life Aramaic of chay (חַי "alive" H2416A)

Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: life, that liveth, living. See also: Ezra 6:10; Daniel 4:31; Daniel 7:12.

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

שַׁלִּ֨יט shallîyṭ H7990 "ruling" Adj

In the Bible, this Hebrew word means having authority or being a ruler. It describes someone with mastery or power, like a captain or leader. This concept appears in various books, including the historical accounts of Israel's kings.

Definition: 1) having mastery, having authority, ruling 1a) having or exercising mastery, ruling 1b) ruler (subst) 1c) having authority 1c1) it is authorised

Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: captain, be lawful, rule(-r). See also: Ezra 4:20; Daniel 4:22; Daniel 5:29.

עלי/א ʻillay H5943 "Most High" Adj | Art

A name for God, meaning the Most High, emphasizing His supreme power and authority. It is used in Genesis 14:18-22, where Melchizedek blesses Abram in the name of the Most High God. This title shows God's dominance over all things.

Definition: highest, the Most High Aramaic of il.li (עִלִּי "upper" H5942)

Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: (most) high. See also: Daniel 3:26; Daniel 4:29; Daniel 7:25.

עִלָּאָ֜/ה ʻillay H5943 "Most High" Adj | Art

Definition: highest, the Most High Aramaic of il.li (עִלִּי "upper" H5942)

Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: (most) high. See also: Daniel 3:26; Daniel 4:29; Daniel 7:25.

בְּ/מַלְכ֣וּת malkûw H4437 "kingdom" Adj | N-fs

A kingdom refers to the territory or area ruled by a king, like King David's kingdom in Israel. It can also mean the reign or period of time a king is in power. The word is used in the Bible to describe royal authority and dominion.

Definition: 1) royalty, reign, kingdom 1a) royalty, kingship, kingly authority 1b) kingdom 1c) realm (of territory) 1d) reign (of time)

Usage: Occurs in 43 OT verses. KJV: kingdom, kingly, realm, reign. See also: Ezra 4:24; Daniel 5:7; Daniel 7:27.

אנוש/א ʼĕnâsh H606 "man" Adj | Art

A human being or mankind, used to describe people in general, as seen in Psalm 8 and Isaiah 52. This word refers to humans as individuals or collectively.

Definition: 1) man, human being 2) mankind (collective) Aramaic of e.nosh (אֱנוֹשׁ "human" H0582)

Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: man, [phrase] whosoever. See also: Ezra 4:11; Daniel 4:29; Daniel 7:13.

אֲנָשָׁ֗/א ʼĕnâsh H606 "man" Adj | Art

A human being or mankind, used to describe people in general, as seen in Psalm 8 and Isaiah 52. This word refers to humans as individuals or collectively.

Definition: 1) man, human being 2) mankind (collective) Aramaic of e.nosh (אֱנוֹשׁ "human" H0582)

Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: man, [phrase] whosoever. See also: Ezra 4:11; Daniel 4:29; Daniel 7:13.

וּ/לְ/מַן mân H4479 "who?" Adj | Prep | 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.

דִּ֤י 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

יִצְבֵּא֙ tsᵉbâʼ H6634 "to will" Adj

To will or be pleased, this term describes a desire or inclination, often used to describe God's will. It can also mean to be willing or pleased, and is used in the Bible to talk about decision-making and intention.

Definition: 1) to desire, be inclined, be willing, be pleased 1a) (P'al) 1a1) to desire 1a2) to be pleased 1a3) to will (without hindrance) (of God)

Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: will, would. See also: Daniel 4:14; Daniel 4:32; Daniel 7:19.

יִתְּנִנַּ֔/הּ nᵉthan H5415 "to give" Adj | Suff

This Hebrew word means to give or pay, and is used in various contexts, such as giving a gift or paying a debt, as seen in the book of Ezra.

Definition: : pay 1) to give 1a) (P'al) 1a1) to give 1a2) to give, allow 1a3) to give, pay

Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: bestow, give pay. See also: Ezra 4:13; Daniel 4:14; Daniel 4:29.

וּ/שְׁפַ֥ל shᵉphal H8215 "low" Adj | Adj

This word describes someone or something of low status or condition, often translated as the 'lowliest' in the Bible. It is used to convey a sense of humility or being in a lowly position, such as in the book of Daniel. It signifies a lack of pride or arrogance.

Definition: low, lowliest (of station) Aramaic of sha.phel (שָׁפֵל "to abase" H8213)

Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: basest. See also: Daniel 4:14.

אֲנָשִׁ֖ים ʼĕnâsh H606 "man" Adj

A human being or mankind, used to describe people in general, as seen in Psalm 8 and Isaiah 52. This word refers to humans as individuals or collectively.

Definition: 1) man, human being 2) mankind (collective) Aramaic of e.nosh (אֱנוֹשׁ "human" H0582)

Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: man, [phrase] whosoever. See also: Ezra 4:11; Daniel 4:29; Daniel 7:13.

יְקִ֥ים 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.

עלי/ה 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.

עֲלַֽ/הּ 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.

Study Notes — Daniel 4:14

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Context
Cross References
Daniel 4:14 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Daniel 4:14
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 4:14
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 4:14
Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 4:14
Ellicott's Commentary on Daniel 4:14
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Daniel 4:14
Cambridge Bible on Daniel 4:14
Barnes' Notes on Daniel 4:14
Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 4:14
Sermons on Daniel 4:14

Context — Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream of a Great Tree

12Its leaves were beautiful, its fruit was abundant, and upon it was food for all. Under it the beasts of the field found shelter, in its branches the birds of the air nested, and from it every creature was fed. 13As I lay on my bed, I also saw in the visions of my mind a watcher, a holy one, coming down from heaven.

14He called out in a loud voice: ‘Cut down the tree and chop off its branches; strip off its leaves and scatter its fruit. Let the beasts flee from under it, and the birds from its branches.

15But leave the stump with its roots in the ground, with a band of iron and bronze around it, in the tender grass of the field. Let him be drenched with the dew of heaven and graze with the beasts on the grass of the earth. 16Let his mind be changed from that of a man, and let him be given the mind of a beast till seven times pass him by.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Matthew 3:10	The axe lies ready at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.
2	Daniel 4:23	And you, O king, saw a watcher, a holy one, coming down from heaven and saying: ‘Cut down the tree and destroy it, but leave the stump with its roots in the ground, and a band of iron and bronze around it, in the tender grass of the field. Let him be drenched with the dew of heaven, and graze with the beasts of the field till seven times pass him by.’
3	Ezekiel 31:12–13	Foreigners, the most ruthless of the nations, cut it down and left it. Its branches have fallen on the mountains and in every valley; its boughs lay broken in all the earth’s ravines. And all the peoples of the earth left its shade and abandoned it. All the birds of the air nested on its fallen trunk, and all the beasts of the field lived among its boughs.
4	Daniel 3:4	Then the herald loudly proclaimed, “O people of every nation and language, this is what you are commanded:
5	Daniel 4:12	Its leaves were beautiful, its fruit was abundant, and upon it was food for all. Under it the beasts of the field found shelter, in its branches the birds of the air nested, and from it every creature was fed.
6	Luke 3:9	The axe lies ready at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.”
7	Luke 13:7–9	So he said to the keeper of the vineyard, ‘Look, for the past three years I have come to search for fruit on this fig tree and haven’t found any. Therefore cut it down! Why should it use up the soil?’ ‘Sir,’ the man replied, ‘leave it alone again this year, until I dig around it and fertilize it. If it bears fruit next year, fine. But if not, you can cut it down.’”
8	Matthew 7:19	Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.
9	Revelation 18:2	And he cried out in a mighty voice: “Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great! She has become a lair for demons and a haunt for every unclean spirit, every unclean bird, and every detestable beast.
10	Daniel 5:20	But when his heart became arrogant and his spirit was hardened with pride, he was deposed from his royal throne, and his glory was taken from him.

Daniel 4:14 Summary

[This verse is talking about a big tree that represents a powerful king, and God is saying that the tree needs to be cut down because of the king's pride. This shows that God is in control and that pride can lead to a big fall, as seen in Daniel 4:14 and Proverbs 16:18. The tree being cut down also means that the king's protection and provision for his people will be removed, leaving them vulnerable. We can learn from this verse to stay humble and trust in God's power and provision, rather than our own strength, as seen in Psalm 37:3-7.]

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the symbolic meaning of the tree in Daniel 4:14?

The tree represents King Nebuchadnezzar's kingdom and his own pride, as seen in Daniel 4:12, where it is described as having beautiful leaves and abundant fruit, symbolizing the king's wealth and power, similar to the tree in Ezekiel 31:3-9.

Why does the watcher command the tree to be cut down?

The watcher commands the tree to be cut down as a judgment from God, as seen in Daniel 4:14, because of the king's pride and arrogance, which is a recurring theme in the Bible, such as in Proverbs 16:18 and Isaiah 2:12.

What is the significance of letting the beasts flee from under the tree?

Letting the beasts flee from under the tree, as seen in Daniel 4:14, symbolizes the removal of the king's protection and provision for his subjects, leaving them vulnerable, much like the consequences of disobedience seen in Deuteronomy 28:26 and Jeremiah 7:20.

How does this verse relate to the rest of the Bible's teaching on pride and humility?

This verse reinforces the Bible's teaching on the dangers of pride, as seen in Proverbs 29:23 and 1 Peter 5:6, and the importance of humility, as seen in Matthew 23:12 and James 4:10.

Reflection Questions

What are some areas in my life where I may be exhibiting pride, and how can I humble myself before God?
How does the image of the tree being cut down make me think about my own dependence on God's provision and protection?
In what ways can I, like the beasts and birds, be affected by the actions of those in authority over me, and how can I trust God in those situations?
What are some ways I can apply the lesson of Daniel 4:14 to my own life, recognizing the fleeting nature of human power and the eternal nature of God's kingdom?

Gill's Exposition on Daniel 4:14

He cried aloud,.... Or, with strengths; (l) being a mighty angel, and that he might be heard far and near: and said thus, hew down the tree; remove this mighty monarch from his throne; take away his

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 4:14

He cried aloud, and said thus, Hew down the tree, and cut off his branches, shake off his leaves, and scatter his fruit: let the beasts get away from under it, and the fowls from his branches: Hew

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 4:14

He cried aloud, and said; whereby is shown the consent of the angels, when one stirs up another to cut down, i.e. to cast out and take away.

Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 4:14

Daniel 4:14 He cried aloud, and said thus, Hew down the tree, and cut off his branches, shake off his leaves, and scatter his fruit: let the beasts get away from under it, and the fowls from his branches:Ver. 14. Hew down the tree, and cut off his branches.] One angel seems to call to another to expedite the execution, so earnest they are in the Church’ s revenge. Let the beasts get away.] Let this great conqueror be stripped at once of his train and dignity. The Duke of Florence gave for his ensign a great tree with many spreading boughs, one of them being cut off, with this posy, Uno avulso non deficit alter; but here it was otherwise.

Ellicott's Commentary on Daniel 4:14

(14) Aloud—i.e., like a king’s herald. (Comp. Daniel 3:4.) Hew down.—The plural is here used, implying that several persons are employed in carrying out the order.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Daniel 4:14

Verse 14. Hew down the tree] As the tree was to be cut down, the beasts are commanded to flee away from under his branches. His courtiers, officers, c., all abandoned him as soon as his insanity appeared but he soon fled from the society of men.

Cambridge Bible on Daniel 4:14

14. The strength and magnificence of the great tree are all to be stripped from it. aloud] lit. with might, as Daniel 3:4. Hew down &c.] who are addressed, is not stated: as in other similar cases (Isaiah 13:2; Isaiah 40:3; Isaiah 57:14, Jeremiah 4:5, &c.), those whose duty it would naturally be to fulfil such a command are intended.

Barnes' Notes on Daniel 4:14

He cried aloud - Margin, as in the Chaldee, “with might.” That is, he cried with a strong voice.

Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 4:14

13, 14. A holy one from heaven (compare Zechariah 4:10, where “seven eyes” should probably read “seven watchers”) — the “guardian angel” of Babylon (compare Daniel 10:13-14) — pronounces the death

Sermons on Daniel 4:14

	Sermon	Description
	Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God (Alternate) by Jonathan Edwards	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the incomprehensible power of God's anger and the eternal misery that awaits those who have not been born again. The preacher warns that eve
	Escaping the Theology of Babylon by Carter Conlon	In this sermon, the pastor emphasizes the importance of considering the poor and disadvantaged in society. He highlights Psalm 41, which states that those who consider the poor wil
	(John the Baptist Comes to Town) - Part 2 Calling Men to Come Clean With God by Rolfe Barnard	In this sermon, the preacher highlights the moral decay and violence that is prevalent in society, not just in New York City but throughout America. He emphasizes the need for true
	Self-Sufficiency of God by A.W. Tozer	In this sermon, Dr. Tazer focuses on the profound observation that the Father has life in himself, as stated in John's Gospel, Chapter 5, Verse 26. He emphasizes that Jesus condens
	From Babylon to Jerusalem - (Daniel) ch.4:1-5:31 by Zac Poonen	In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Nebuchadnezzar and his encounter with God. Nebuchadnezzar had a vision of a great tree that provided shade and food for all liv
	A "Very Good" Marriage by Zac Poonen	In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of acknowledging our needs and having faith in God's ability to meet them. He references the creation story in Genesis, highli
	John and Herod by C.H. Spurgeon	In this sermon, the preacher discusses the flaws in the character of Herod, focusing on his failure to fully accept and follow the word of God. The preacher emphasizes the importan