Daniel 4:3
Daniel 4:3 in Multiple Translations
How great are His signs, how mighty His wonders! His kingdom is an eternal kingdom; His dominion endures from generation to generation.
How great are his signs! and how mighty are his wonders! his kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and his dominion is from generation to generation.
How great are his signs! and how mighty are his wonders! his kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and his dominion is from generation to generation.
How great are his signs! and how full of power are his wonders! his kingdom is an eternal kingdom and his rule goes on from generation to generation.
His signs are incredible. His wonders are amazing! His kingdom is an eternal kingdom, and his rule will last for all generations!
Therefore made I a decree, that they should bring all the wise men of Babel before mee, that they might declare vnto me the interpretation of the dreame.
His signs how great! and His wonders how mighty! His kingdom [is] a kingdom age-during, and His rule [is] with generation and generation.
How great are his signs! How mighty are his wonders! His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom. His dominion is from generation to generation.
How great are his signs! and how mighty are his wonders! his kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and his dominion is from generation to generation.
Then I set forth a decree, that all the wise men of Babylon should be brought in before me, and that they should shew me the interpretation of the dream.
He performs great miracles, and does wonderful things. His kingdom will last forever; his rule over people will never end.
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Daniel 4:3 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/מִנִּ/י֙
שִׂ֣ים
טְעֵ֔ם
לְ/הַנְעָלָ֣ה
קָֽדָמַ֔/י
לְ/כֹ֖ל
חַכִּימֵ֣י
בָבֶ֑ל
דִּֽי
פְשַׁ֥ר
חֶלְמָ֖/א
יְהֽוֹדְעֻנַּֽ/נִי
וּ/מִנִּ/י֙
min
H4481
from
Adj | Prep | Suff
שִׂ֣ים
sûwm
H7761
to set
Adj
טְעֵ֔ם
ṭᵉʻêm
H2942
command
Adj
לְ/הַנְעָלָ֣ה
ʻălal
H5954
to come
Adj | V-Hiphil-Inf-a
קָֽדָמַ֔/י
qŏdâm
H6925
before
Adj | Suff
לְ/כֹ֖ל
kôl
H3606
all
Adj | N-ms
חַכִּימֵ֣י
chakkîym
H2445
wise
Adj
בָבֶ֑ל
Babel
H895
Babylon
Adj
דִּֽי
dîy
H1768
that
Adj
פְשַׁ֥ר
pᵉshar
H6591
interpretation
Adj
חֶלְמָ֖/א
chêlem
H2493
dream
Adj | Art
יְהֽוֹדְעֻנַּֽ/נִי
yᵉdaʻ
H3046
to know
Adj | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Daniel 4:3
וּ/מִנִּ/י֙
min
H4481
"from"
Adj | Prep | Suff
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.
שִׂ֣ים
sûwm
H7761
"to set"
Adj
This word is similar to H7760, but is more focused on setting or appointing someone or something to a specific role or task. It is used in books like Genesis and Exodus to describe God's commands and appointments.
Definition: 1) to set, make, appoint 1a) (P'al) 1a1) to make, make decree, setout (decree) 1a2) to make, appoint 1a3) to set, fix 1b) (Ithp'al) to be made, be set, be laid
Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] command, give, lay, make, [phrase] name, [phrase] regard, set. See also: Ezra 4:19; Ezra 6:12; Daniel 6:27.
טְעֵ֔ם
ṭᵉʻêm
H2942
"command"
Adj
This word is about having a command or report, and can also mean a taste or flavor. In the Bible, it can refer to a decree or wisdom, like in the book of Proverbs. It is about perceiving or understanding something.
Definition: 1) report, taste 1a) taste 1b) report
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] chancellor, [phrase] command, commandment, decree, [phrase] regard, taste, wisdom. See also: Ezra 4:8; Ezra 6:11; Daniel 6:27.
לְ/הַנְעָלָ֣ה
ʻălal
H5954
"to come"
Adj | V-Hiphil-Inf-a
This word means to enter or come into a place, and it can also mean to introduce someone or something. In the Bible, it is used to describe entering a room or bringing someone in. The KJV translates it as come in or bring in.
Definition: 1) to thrust in, go in, come in 1a) (P'al) to go in, come in 1b) (Aphel) to bring in 1c) (Hophal) to be brought in
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: bring in, come in, go in. See also: Daniel 2:16; Daniel 5:7; Daniel 6:19.
קָֽדָמַ֔/י
qŏdâm
H6925
"before"
Adj | Suff
Before something or someone, like in the book of Isaiah where it talks about things that happened before. It can also mean in front of or from the presence of, as seen in the story of Moses and the burning bush in Exodus.
Definition: 1) before, in front of 1a) before 1b) from before
Usage: Occurs in 38 OT verses. KJV: before, [idiom] from, [idiom] I (thought), [idiom] me, [phrase] of, [idiom] it pleased, presence. See also: Ezra 4:18; Daniel 5:13; Daniel 7:20.
לְ/כֹ֖ל
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.
חַכִּימֵ֣י
chakkîym
H2445
"wise"
Adj
In the Bible, this word means wise or intelligent, describing someone with good judgment. It is used to describe a wise man, like a Magian. The word appears in various books, including Proverbs and Psalms.
Definition: wise man, wise
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: wise. See also: Daniel 2:12; Daniel 2:27; Daniel 5:15.
בָבֶ֑ל
Babel
H895
"Babylon"
Adj
Babel is another term for Babylon, a city and empire in the Bible, meaning confusion or mixing. It is found in Daniel 1:1-2, describing the Babylonian empire. The city was a major center of power.
Definition: Aramaic of ba.vel (בָּבֶ֫ל, בָּבֶל "Babylon" H0894) § Babel or Babylon = "confusion (by mixing)" Babel or Babylon, the ancient site and/or capital of Babylonia (modern Hillah) situated on the Euphrates
Usage: Occurs in 21 OT verses. KJV: Babylon. See also: Ezra 5:12; Daniel 2:24; Daniel 7:1.
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.
פְשַׁ֥ר
pᵉshar
H6591
"interpretation"
Adj
This word refers to the explanation or meaning of something, like a dream. It is used in Daniel 2 and 4 to describe the interpretation of King Nebuchadnezzar's dreams. The word is about finding the solution to a mystery.
Definition: interpretation (of dream) Aramaic of pit.ron (פִּתְרוֹן "interpretation" H6623)
Usage: Occurs in 26 OT verses. KJV: interpretation. See also: Daniel 2:4; Daniel 4:4; Daniel 7:16.
חֶלְמָ֖/א
chêlem
H2493
"dream"
Adj | Art
This word simply means a dream, like the ones Joseph had in Genesis 37. It appears in the Bible when someone has a vision or dream from God.
Definition: dream Aramaic of cha.lom (חֲלוֹם "dream" H2472)
Usage: Occurs in 18 OT verses. KJV: dream. See also: Daniel 2:4; Daniel 4:2; Daniel 7:1.
יְהֽוֹדְעֻנַּֽ/נִי
yᵉdaʻ
H3046
"to know"
Adj | Suff
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.
Study Notes — Daniel 4:3
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- Context
- Cross References
- Daniel 4:3 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Daniel 4:3
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 4:3
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 4:3
- Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 4:3
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Daniel 4:3
- Cambridge Bible on Daniel 4:3
- Barnes' Notes on Daniel 4:3
- Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 4:3
- Sermons on Daniel 4:3
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.
4I, Nebuchadnezzar, was at ease in my house and flourishing in my palace. 5I had a dream, and it frightened me; while I was in my bed, the images and visions in my mind alarmed me.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 145:13 | Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and Your dominion endures through all generations. The LORD is faithful in all His words and kind in all His actions. |
| 2 | Isaiah 25:1 | O LORD, You are my God! I will exalt You; I will praise Your name. For You have worked wonders— plans formed long ago— in perfect faithfulness. |
| 3 | Daniel 2:44 | In the days of those kings, the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed, nor will it be left to another people. It will shatter all these kingdoms and bring them to an end, but will itself stand forever. |
| 4 | 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. |
| 5 | 1 Timothy 1:17 | Now to the King eternal, immortal, and invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen. |
| 6 | Daniel 7:27 | Then the sovereignty, dominion, and greatness of the kingdoms under all of heaven will be given to the people, the saints of the Most High. His kingdom will be an everlasting kingdom, and all rulers will serve and obey Him.’ |
| 7 | Daniel 4:34–35 | But at the end of those days I, Nebuchadnezzar, looked up to heaven, and my sanity was restored to me. Then I praised the Most High, and I honored and glorified Him who lives forever: “For His dominion is an everlasting dominion, and His kingdom endures from generation to generation. All the peoples of the earth are counted as nothing, and He does as He pleases with the army of heaven and the peoples of the earth. There is no one who can restrain His hand or say to Him, ‘What have You done?’” |
| 8 | Daniel 6:26–27 | I hereby decree that in every part of my kingdom, men are to tremble in fear before the God of Daniel: For He is the living God, and He endures forever; His kingdom will never be destroyed, and His dominion will never end. He delivers and rescues; He performs signs and wonders in the heavens and on the earth, for He has rescued Daniel from the power of the lions.” |
| 9 | Hebrews 1:8 | But about the Son He says: “Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever, and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom. |
| 10 | Revelation 11:15 | Then the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and loud voices called out in heaven: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever.” |
Daniel 4:3 Summary
Daniel 4:3 tells us that God's signs and wonders are great and mighty, and that His kingdom will last forever. This means that God is all-powerful and in control of everything, as seen in Jeremiah 32:17, which says 'Ah, Lord God! You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too difficult for You.' We can trust in God's eternal kingdom and dominion, and acknowledge His sovereignty in our lives, just like King Nebuchadnezzar did. By recognizing God's power and authority, we can have hope and comfort in times of uncertainty, and be encouraged to submit to His will, as seen in Psalm 23:4, which says 'Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.'
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the phrase 'His kingdom is an eternal kingdom' mean in Daniel 4:3?
This phrase emphasizes that God's kingdom has no end and will last forever, as also stated in Psalm 145:13, which says 'Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and Your dominion endures through all generations.'
How can we understand the 'signs and wonders' mentioned in Daniel 4:3?
The 'signs and wonders' refer to the mighty acts of God, such as those seen in Exodus 7-12, where God delivered the Israelites from Egypt, demonstrating His power and authority over all creation.
What does it mean that 'His dominion endures from generation to generation'?
This means that God's rule and authority will be passed down from one generation to the next, as stated in Psalm 90:1, which says 'Lord, You have been our dwelling place in all generations.'
Why is it important to acknowledge God's eternal kingdom and dominion?
Acknowledging God's eternal kingdom and dominion helps us recognize His sovereignty and power, and encourages us to submit to His will, as seen in Romans 11:36, which says 'For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever!'
Reflection Questions
- What are some 'signs and wonders' that God has performed in your life, and how have they impacted your faith?
- How does the fact that God's kingdom is eternal and His dominion endures from generation to generation give you hope and comfort in times of uncertainty?
- In what ways can you acknowledge and submit to God's sovereignty in your daily life, as encouraged in Daniel 4:3 and other scriptures?
- How can you share the 'signs and wonders' that God has done in your life with others, to declare His greatness and glory, as King Nebuchadnezzar did in Daniel 4:2?
Gill's Exposition on Daniel 4:3
How great are his signs! and how mighty are his wonders!.... They are great, very great, exceeding great; so great that it cannot be said, nor even conceived how great they are, what a display of
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 4:3
How great are his signs! and how mighty are his wonders! his kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and his dominion is from generation to generation. No JFB commentary on this verse.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 4:3
How great are his signs! and how mighty are his wonders! these two words signify in their roots, admiration and astonishment; it seems these works of God had that impression upon this king; a great cause whereof was his ignorance of the true God, together with his own excessive pride and epicurism. God by this following dream, and Daniel’ s instruction, had told him his fate, and that no kingdom but God’ s kingdom was everlasting, which he had told him once before this, . This confession of the king was upon conviction, and it looks somewhat like repentance, but the sequel proves him to be no changeling, though God made prodigious mutations in his kingdom, and in the form of his person, as ye see, ,32 of this chapter; he was metamorphosed to a monstrous beast, and then to a man again, and yet no convert.
Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 4:3
Daniel 4:3 How great [are] his signs! and how mighty [are] his wonders! his kingdom [is] an everlasting kingdom, and his dominion [is] from generation to generation.Ver. 3. How great are his sons!] Mark how he is enlarged here; so should we. If David had had the thing in hand, he would have cried out also, "For his mercy endureth for ever." But Nebuchadnezzar celebrateth his kingdom only; and that also he had learned of Daniel.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Daniel 4:3
Verse 3. How great are his signs!] There are no preternatural signs like his! His wonders - miraculous interferences, are mighty - they surpass all human power. He is the Sovereign of all kings, and his dominion is everlasting; and every generation is a proof of his all-governing influence. These are very fine sentiments, and show how deeply his mind was impressed with the majesty of God.
Cambridge Bible on Daniel 4:3
3. an everlasting kingdom (ξμλεϊςμν)] cf. Psalms 145:13 (ξμλεϊλμςεμξιν). is from, &c.] more exactly, (endureth) with generation and generation (i.e. successive generations): so Daniel 4:34 (Aram. 31). For ‘with,’ cf. also Daniel 7:2, and Psalms 72:5 Heb. The thought of this and the preceding clause, as Daniel 4:34 b, Psalms 145:13 : cf. also Daniel 2:44, Daniel 7:14 b, 18 b.
Barnes' Notes on Daniel 4:3
How great are his signs! - How great and wonderful are the things by which he makes himself known in this manner!
Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 4:3
’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 4:3
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Daniel the Prophet in Babylon by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker discusses a passage from the Bible in which a tree is cut down and its branches are chopped off. The tree is stripped of its foliage and its fruit is sc |
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The God of the Bible - Part 2 by Richard Owen Roberts | In this sermon, the preacher reflects on the concept of time and its significance in our lives. He emphasizes that everything in the physical world, including our lives, has a begi |
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Epistle 201 by George Fox | George Fox emphasizes the importance of dwelling in the stillness and silence of God's unchanging power, which transcends all earthly changes in worship, religion, and authority. H |
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Epistle 217 by George Fox | George Fox preaches about living in the power of God, which brings unity, peace, and joy, and overcomes strife and the works of the devil. He emphasizes the importance of dwelling |
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Worship and Lord's Table - Part 6 by Bakht Singh | In this sermon delivered by Lord Sarvant, the message focuses on the importance of examining ourselves and searching our hearts as we begin a new year. The Lord's table, symbolized |
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Honouring God-Trusting His Methods by John Newton | John Newton emphasizes the importance of trusting in God's promises, highlighting the contrast between the faithfulness of God and the tendency of humans to doubt. He encourages be |
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Responding Properly to God's Promises by Bob Hoekstra | Bob Hoekstra preaches on the importance of responding properly to God's promises, using the example of Sarah who, despite initial doubts and attempts to fulfill the promise on her |