Daniel 4:22

Daniel 4:22 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

you, O king, are that tree! For you have become great and strong; your greatness has grown to reach the sky, and your dominion extends to the ends of the earth.

King James Version KJV

It is thou, O king, that art grown and become strong: for thy greatness is grown, and reacheth unto heaven, and thy dominion to the end of the earth.

American Standard Version ASV

it is thou, O king, that art grown and become strong; for thy greatness is grown, and reacheth unto heaven, and thy dominion to the end of the earth.

Bible in Basic English BBE

It is you, O King, who have become great and strong: for your power is increased and stretching up to heaven, and your rule to the end of the earth.

Free Bible Version FBV

This is you, Your Majesty. You have grown strong, your power has become so great that it has reached high into the sky, and your rule extends to the ends of the earth.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

That they shall driue thee from men, and thy dwelling shalbe with the beasts of the fielde: they shall make thee to eate grasse as the oxen, and they shall wet thee with the dewe of heauen: and seuen times shall passe ouer thee, till thou knowe, that the most High beareth rule ouer the kingdome of men, and giueth it to whom so euer he will.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

'Thou it [is], O king, for thou hast become great and mighty, and thy greatness hath become great, and hath reached to the heavens, and thy dominion to the end of the earth;

World English Bible WEB

it is you, O king, that have grown and become strong; for your greatness has grown, and reaches to the sky, and your dominion to the end of the earth.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

It is thou, O king, that art grown and become strong: for thy greatness is grown, and reacheth to heaven, and thy dominion to the end of the earth.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

They shall cast thee out from among men, and thy dwelling shall be with cattle and with wild beasts, and thou shalt eat grass as an ox, and shalt be wet with the dew of heaven: and seven times shall pass over thee, till thou know that the most High ruleth over the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will.

Translation for Translators T4T

◄Your majesty/O King►, that tree represents you! You have become very powerful. It is as though your greatness reaches up to the sky, and you rule people all over the world.

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Daniel 4:22 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וְ/לָ֣/ךְ טָֽרְדִ֣ין מִן אֲנָשָׁ֡/א וְ/עִם חֵיוַ֣ת בָּרָ/א֩ לֶהֱוֵ֨ה מְדֹרָ֜/ךְ וְ/עִשְׂבָּ֥/א כְ/תוֹרִ֣ין לָ֣/ךְ יְטַֽעֲמ֗וּן וּ/מִ/טַּ֤ל שְׁמַיָּ/א֙ לָ֣/ךְ מְצַבְּעִ֔ין וְ/שִׁבְעָ֥ה עִדָּנִ֖ין יַחְלְפ֣וּן עֲלָ֑/יךְ עַ֣ד דִּֽי תִנְדַּ֗ע דִּֽי שַׁלִּ֤יט עִלָּיָ/א֙ בְּ/מַלְכ֣וּת אֲנָשָׁ֔/א וּ/לְ/מַן דִּ֥י יִצְבֵּ֖א יִתְּנִנַּֽ/הּ

וְ/לָ֣/ךְ Adj | DirObjM | Suff

טָֽרְדִ֣ין ṭᵉrad H2957 to chase away Adj

מִן min H4481 from Adj

אֲנָשָׁ֡/א ʼĕnâsh H606 man Adj | Art

וְ/עִם ʻim H5974 with Adj | Prep

חֵיוַ֣ת chêyvâʼ H2423 beast Adj

בָּרָ/א֩ bar H1251 field Adj | Art

לֶהֱוֵ֨ה hâvâʼ H1934 to be Adj

מְדֹרָ֜/ךְ mᵉdôwr H4070 dwelling Adj | Suff

וְ/עִשְׂבָּ֥/א ʻâsh H6211 moth Adj | N-ms | Art

כְ/תוֹרִ֣ין tôwr H8450 bullock Adj | N-mp

לָ֣/ךְ Adj | Suff

יְטַֽעֲמ֗וּן ṭᵉʻam H2939 to feed Adj

וּ/מִ/טַּ֤ל ṭal H2920 dew Adj | Prep | N-ms

שְׁמַיָּ/א֙ shâmayin H8065 heaven Adj | Art

לָ֣/ךְ Adj | DirObjM

מְצַבְּעִ֔ין tsᵉbaʻ H6647 to drench Adj

וְ/שִׁבְעָ֥ה shibʻâh H7655 seven Adj | Adj

עִדָּנִ֖ין ʻiddân H5732 time Adj

יַחְלְפ֣וּן chălaph H2499 to pass Adj

עֲלָ֑/יךְ ʻal H5922 since Adj | Suff

עַ֣ד ʻad H5705 till Adj

דִּֽי dîy H1768 that Adj

תִנְדַּ֗ע yᵉdaʻ H3046 to know Adj

דִּֽי dîy H1768 that Adj

שַׁלִּ֤יט shallîyṭ H7990 ruling Adj

עִלָּיָ/א֙ ʻillay H5943 Most High Adj | Art

בְּ/מַלְכ֣וּת malkûw H4437 kingdom Adj | N-fs

אֲנָשָׁ֔/א ʼĕnâsh H606 man Adj | Art

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

דִּ֥י dîy H1768 that Adj

יִצְבֵּ֖א tsᵉbâʼ H6634 to will Adj

יִתְּנִנַּֽ/הּ nᵉthan H5415 to give Adj | Suff

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Hebrew Word Reference — Daniel 4:22

וְ/לָ֣/ךְ "" Adj | DirObjM | Suff

טָֽרְדִ֣ין ṭᵉrad H2957 "to chase away" Adj

This word means to chase away or expel someone, like driving them out. It is used in the Bible to describe forcing someone to leave.

Definition: (P'al) to drive away, drive from, chase away Aramaic of ta.rad (טָרַד "to pursue" H2956)

Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: drive. See also: Daniel 4:22; Daniel 4:30; Daniel 5:21.

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.

אֲנָשָׁ֡/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.

וְ/עִם ʻim H5974 "with" Adj | Prep

Means 'with' in the Bible, showing something is done together or at the same time, like in Genesis 1:26 where God says 'Let us make man in our image'.

Definition: 1) with 1a) together with, with 1b) with, during

Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: by, from, like, to(-ward), with. See also: Ezra 5:2; Daniel 4:12; Daniel 7:21.

חֵיוַ֣ת chêyvâʼ H2423 "beast" Adj

This word refers to any kind of animal, from small creatures to large beasts. It is used in the Bible to talk about animals in general, and is translated as 'beast'.

Definition: beast, animal Aramaic of chay.yah (חַיָּה "living thing" H2416C)

Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: beast. See also: Daniel 2:38; Daniel 5:21; Daniel 7:23.

בָּרָ/א֩ bar H1251 "field" Adj | Art

The word 'bar' is also used to describe a field or open area. It appears in Aramaic passages, like those found in the book of Daniel, to describe rural landscapes and fields.

Definition: field Aramaic of bar (בָּר "field" H1250B)

Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: field. See also: Daniel 2:38; Daniel 4:18; Daniel 4:29.

לֶהֱוֵ֨ה 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.

מְדֹרָ֜/ךְ mᵉdôwr H4070 "dwelling" Adj | Suff

A dwelling refers to a place where people live, derived from the Aramaic word for sojourning. It describes a home or residence, often used in biblical descriptions of everyday life.

Definition: dwelling place Aramaic of ma.gur (מָגוֹר "sojourning" H4033)

Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: dwelling. See also: Daniel 2:11; Daniel 4:29; Daniel 5:21.

וְ/עִשְׂבָּ֥/א ʻâsh H6211 "moth" Adj | N-ms | Art

In the Bible, this word refers to a moth or grass, symbolizing something that is fragile or easily destroyed. It is first used in Job 4:19 to describe the fragility of human life. The word is also related to vegetation and herbage.

Definition: moth

Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: moth. See also H5906 (עַיִשׁ). See also: Job 4:19; Daniel 4:12; Psalms 39:12.

כְ/תוֹרִ֣ין tôwr H8450 "bullock" Adj | N-mp

In Hebrew, this word means a bull or young ox, often used for sacrifice, as seen in the Aramaic word 'shor' meaning cattle.

Definition: bull, young bull, ox (for sacrifice) Aramaic of shor (שׁוֹר "cattle" H7794)

Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: bullock, ox. See also: Ezra 6:9; Daniel 4:22; Daniel 5:21.

לָ֣/ךְ "" Adj | Suff

יְטַֽעֲמ֗וּן ṭᵉʻam H2939 "to feed" Adj

This word means to feed or cause someone to eat. It is an Aramaic equivalent of a Hebrew word for 'taste'. In the KJV, it is translated as 'feed' or 'make to eat'.

Definition: (P'al) to feed, cause to eat Aramaic of ta.am (טָעַם "to taste" H2938)

Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: make to eat, feed. See also: Daniel 4:22; Daniel 5:2; Daniel 5:21.

וּ/מִ/טַּ֤ל ṭal H2920 "dew" Adj | Prep | N-ms

This Aramaic word for dew is similar to the Hebrew word, and refers to the moisture that covers the ground and plants at night. It is used in the Bible to describe the beauty of nature.

Definition: dew Aramaic of tal (טַל "dew" H2919)

Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: dew. See also: Daniel 4:12; Daniel 4:22; Daniel 5:21.

שְׁמַיָּ/א֙ shâmayin H8065 "heaven" Adj | Art

This Aramaic word for heaven is similar to the Hebrew word, referring to the sky and the abode of God. It is used to describe the dwelling place of God in the Bible.

Definition: 1) heaven, heavens, sky 1a) visible sky 1b) Heaven (as abode of God)

Usage: Occurs in 35 OT verses. KJV: heaven. See also: Ezra 5:11; Daniel 4:12; Jeremiah 10:11.

לָ֣/ךְ "" Adj | DirObjM

מְצַבְּעִ֔ין tsᵉbaʻ H6647 "to drench" Adj

Tsᵉbaʻ means to drench or dip something in a liquid, like water or dye. It's used to describe wetting or soaking an object, as seen in various KJV translations.

Definition: 1) to dip, wet (something) 1a) (Pael) to wet 1b) (Ithpael) to be wet

Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: wet. See also: Daniel 4:12; Daniel 4:22; Daniel 5:21.

וְ/שִׁבְעָ֥ה shibʻâh H7655 "seven" Adj | Adj

This word means the number seven, often considered sacred. It can also imply a week or an indefinite number, and is used to describe something happening seven times.

Definition: seven Aramaic of she.va (שֶׁ֫בַע "seven" H7651)

Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: seven (times). See also: Ezra 7:14; Daniel 4:20; Daniel 4:29.

עִדָּנִ֖ין ʻiddân H5732 "time" Adj

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.

יַחְלְפ֣וּן chălaph H2499 "to pass" Adj

This Hebrew word means for time to pass or go by, like one day turning into another. It is used in the Bible to describe the passage of time, often in a neutral or matter-of-fact way.

Definition: 1) to pass by, pass over 1a) (Pe) to pass by, pass over

Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: pass. See also: Daniel 4:13; Daniel 4:22; Daniel 4:29.

עֲלָ֑/יךְ 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.

עַ֣ד 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.

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.

תִנְדַּ֗ע 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.

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

שַׁלִּ֤יט 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.

עִלָּיָ/א֙ 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.

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.

אֲנָשָׁ֔/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.

דִּ֥י dîy H1768 "that" Adj

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

יִצְבֵּ֖א 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.

יִתְּנִנַּֽ/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.

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Context — Daniel Interprets the Second Dream

20The tree you saw that grew large and strong, whose top reached the sky and was visible to all the earth, 21whose foliage was beautiful and whose fruit was abundant, providing food for all, under which the beasts of the field lived, and in whose branches the birds of the air nested—

22you, O king, are that tree! For you have become great and strong; your greatness has grown to reach the sky, and your dominion extends to the ends of the earth.

23And 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, 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 of the field till seven times pass him by.’ 24This is the interpretation, O king, and this is the decree that the Most High has issued against my lord the king:

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Daniel 2:37–38	You, O king, are the king of kings, to whom the God of heaven has given sovereignty, power, strength, and glory. Wherever the sons of men or beasts of the field or birds of the air dwell, He has given them into your hand and has made you ruler over them all. You are that head of gold.
2	2 Samuel 12:7	Then Nathan said to David, “You are that man! This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘I anointed you king over Israel, and I delivered you from the hand of Saul.
3	Jeremiah 27:6–8	So now I have placed all these lands under the authority of My servant Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon. I have even made the beasts of the field subject to him. All nations will serve him and his son and grandson, until the time of his own land comes; then many nations and great kings will enslave him. As for the nation or kingdom that does not serve Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and does not place its neck under his yoke, I will punish that nation by sword and famine and plague, declares the LORD, until I have destroyed it by his hand.
4	Daniel 5:18–23	As for you, O king, the Most High God gave your father Nebuchadnezzar sovereignty and greatness, glory and honor. Because of the greatness that He bestowed on him, the people of every nation and language trembled in fear before him. He killed whom he wished and kept alive whom he wished; he exalted whom he wished and humbled whom he wished. 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. He was driven away from mankind, and his mind was like that of a beast. He lived with the wild donkeys and ate grass like an ox, and his body was drenched with the dew of heaven until he acknowledged that the Most High God rules over the kingdom of mankind, setting over it whom He wishes. But you his son, O Belshazzar, have not humbled your heart, even though you knew all this. Instead, you have exalted yourself against the Lord of heaven. The vessels from His house were brought to you, and as you drank wine from them with your nobles, wives, and concubines, you praised your gods of silver and gold, bronze and iron, wood and stone, which cannot see or hear or understand. But you have failed to glorify the God who holds in His hand your very breath and all your ways.
5	Matthew 14:4	because John had been telling him, “It is not lawful for you to have her.”
6	Genesis 28:12	And Jacob had a dream about a ladder that rested on the earth with its top reaching up to heaven, and God’s angels were going up and down the ladder.
7	Psalms 108:4	For Your loving devotion extends beyond the heavens, and Your faithfulness reaches to the clouds.
8	Revelation 18:5	For her sins are piled up to heaven, and God has remembered her iniquities.
9	Genesis 11:4	“Come,” they said, “let us build for ourselves a city with a tower that reaches to the heavens, that we may make a name for ourselves and not be scattered over the face of all the earth.”
10	Psalms 36:5	Your loving devotion, O LORD, reaches to the heavens, Your faithfulness to the clouds.

Daniel 4:22 Summary

Daniel 4:22 is telling us that King Nebuchadnezzar has become very powerful and his kingdom is vast, stretching to the ends of the earth. This is like a big tree that grows up to the sky, showing how great the king has become. However, this greatness can also be a sign of pride, as we see in other parts of the Bible, like Proverbs 16:18, which warns that pride can lead to a big fall. We can learn from this verse to stay humble and recognize that all our power and strength come from God (Psalm 103:19).

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the tree in Daniel 4:22 represent?

The tree represents King Nebuchadnezzar, who has become great and strong, with his dominion extending to the ends of the earth, much like the tree's branches reaching the sky (Daniel 4:20-21).

What is the significance of the tree's greatness reaching the sky?

The tree's greatness reaching the sky signifies the king's pride and arrogance, which has reached a point where he is comparable to the heavens, much like the tower of Babel in Genesis 11:4.

How does Daniel 4:22 relate to other scriptures about pride and humility?

Daniel 4:22 echoes the warning in Proverbs 16:18, which says that pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall, emphasizing the importance of humility, as seen in Matthew 23:12.

What can we learn from the king's dominion extending to the ends of the earth?

The king's dominion extending to the ends of the earth highlights God's sovereignty, as seen in Psalm 103:19, which states that God's dominion is over all, and His kingdom rules over all, reminding us that all earthly power is subject to God's authority.

Reflection Questions

What are some areas in my life where I have become 'great and strong' in my own eyes, and how can I humble myself before God?
How can I balance my God-given authority and influence with humility, recognizing that all power comes from God?
What are some ways I can 'reach the sky' in my service to God, using my gifts and talents to glorify Him, rather than seeking personal glory?
In what ways can I extend God's dominion in my own life, submitting to His rule and authority, and recognizing His sovereignty over all?

Gill's Exposition on Daniel 4:22

It is thou, O king, that art grown, and become strong,.... Here begins the interpretation of the dream: the tree was an emblem of King Nebuchadnezzar, of his greatness, and growing power and

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 4:22

It is thou, O king, that art grown and become strong: for thy greatness is grown, and reacheth unto heaven, and thy dominion to the end of the earth. It is thou, O king.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 4:22

It is thou, O king; thou art he that is meant by it. The king is the tree, the branches are his princes, children, and nephews, the leaves are his nobles and captains, the fruits are his riches and revenues, the shadow is the protection which his people had under him. See Aehmetes of the Language of the East. Now in that he speaks plainly and roundly the whole truth, this prophet is herein a pattern to every faithful minister of Christ; first to preach the truth of God and to apply it without respect of persons, and yet with that wisdom and moderation that men may see they have a compassionate care for their souls. Thy greatness is grown, and reacheth unto heaven; thou art high and mighty in the majesty and splendour which God hath given thee. To the end of the earth; say some, to the Caspian Sea north, to the Euxine and Ægean west, to the Mediterranean south, for it is not clear that it reached further, and this alone was great.

Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 4:22

Daniel 4:22 It [is] thou, O king, that art grown and become strong: for thy greatness is grown, and reacheth unto heaven, and thy dominion to the end of the earth.Ver. 22. It is thou, O king,] i.e., It is that great empire which thou boldest and rulest.

Ellicott's Commentary on Daniel 4:22

(22) This gives us to understand that Nebuchadnezzar had arrived at the zenith of his power. The extent of his dominions may be estimated with tolerable accuracy as follows:—Northwards he possessed Armenia, and a considerable portion of Asia Minor; in the west, Syria, and at one time Egypt; southwards, his power reached the Persian Gulf; while in the east, the Medes and Elamites were subject to him. Possessing, as he did, the Mediterranean and the Persian Gulf, all the treasures of the known world were at his command. In his first vision he was represented as the golden head of the image. In his pride he desired the whole image to be of gold, and himself to be the image—but this was the sin for which he was to suffer.

Cambridge Bible on Daniel 4:22

22. The tree represented Nebuchadnezzar himself, in the pride and greatness of his empire. to the end of the earth] Comp. what was said on Daniel 4:1.

Barnes' Notes on Daniel 4:22

It is thou, O king - It is a representation of thyself. Compare Daniel 2:38.

Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 4:22

20-22. See Daniel 4:10-12, and for the greatness of Nebuchadnezzar’s empire, Introduction, III, 3, 4.

Sermons on Daniel 4:22

	Sermon	Description
	Nebuchadnezzar's Dream Vision. His Insanity and Restoration by Arno Clemens Gaebelein	Arno Clemens Gaebelein preaches on the story of King Nebuchadnezzar's pride, fall, and restoration as a warning against self-exaltation and the consequences of turning away from Go
	Daniel - the Lord in the Outworking of History by William Fitch	In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the book of Daniel and its themes of God's sovereignty and the victory of faith. The sermon begins by discussing how Daniel and his friends
	The Rise and Fall of Babylon by John F. Walvoord	John F. Walvoord delves into the early history of Babylon as mentioned in the Bible, tracing its origins from the time of Nimrod to its eventual rise as a center of religious signi
	The Mysteries of the Kingdom of Heaven by Lewis Sperry Chafer	Lewis Sperry Chafer delves into the prophetic visions given to Daniel, outlining the course of the Gentile period from the last captivity to the second coming of Christ. Daniel's d
	Plague of His Own Heart by A.W. Tozer	In this sermon, the preacher discusses the consequences of sin and the need for repentance. He shares a story of a 15-year-old boy who committed a cold-blooded murder and reflects
	The Perfect Heart by David Wilkerson	In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a perfect heart that desires the Holy Spirit to search and expose the depths of sin within us. Shallow preaching in
	The Sword by Zeb McDaris	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of investing in the things of God rather than worldly pleasures. He recalls a moment during an offering when he heard a song