Daniel 3:11

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Daniel 3:11 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

and that whoever does not fall down and worship will be thrown into the blazing fiery furnace.

King James Version KJV

And whoso falleth not down and worshippeth, that he should be cast into the midst of a burning fiery furnace.

American Standard Version ASV

and whoso falleth not down and worshippeth, shall be cast into the midst of a burning fiery furnace.

Bible in Basic English BBE

And anyone not falling down and worshipping is to be put into a burning and flaming fire.

Free Bible Version FBV

and that anyone who does not shall be thrown into a furnace of blazing fire.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

And whosoeuer falleth not downe, and worshippeth, that he should be cast into the mids of an hote fierie fornace.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

and whoso doth not fall down and do obeisance, is cast into the midst of a burning fiery furnace.

World English Bible WEB

and whoever doesn’t fall down and worship shall be cast into the middle of a burning fiery furnace.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

And whoever shall not fall down and worship, that he shall be cast into the midst of a burning fiery furnace.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And that if any man shall not fall down and adore, he should be cast into a furnace of burning fire.

Translation for Translators T4T

You also decreed that those who refused to do that would be thrown into a blazing furnace.

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Daniel 3:11 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וּ/מַן דִּי לָ֥א יִפֵּ֖ל וְ/יִסְגֻּ֑ד יִתְרְמֵ֕א לְ/גֽוֹא אַתּ֥וּן נוּרָ֖/א יָקִֽדְתָּֽ/א

וּ/מַן mân H4479 who? Adj | Pron

דִּי dîy H1768 that Adj

לָ֥א lâʼ H3809 not Adj

יִפֵּ֖ל nᵉphal H5308 to fall Adj

וְ/יִסְגֻּ֑ד çᵉgid H5457 to do homage Adj | V-Qal-Imperf-3ms

יִתְרְמֵ֕א rᵉmâh H7412 to cast Adj

לְ/גֽוֹא gav H1459 midst Adj | N-ms

אַתּ֥וּן ʼattûwn H861 furnace Adj

נוּרָ֖/א nûwr H5135 fire Adj | Art

יָקִֽדְתָּֽ/א yᵉqad H3345 to burn Adj | Art

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Hebrew Word Reference — Daniel 3:11

וּ/מַן mân H4479 "who?" Adj | Pron

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

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

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

דִּי 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.

לָ֥א lâʼ H3809 "not" Adj

Means 'not' or 'nothing', often used to show something is absent or non-existent, like in Genesis. It implies a simple or absolute negation. Used over 2000 times in the Bible.

Definition: no, not, nothing Aramaic of lo (לֹא "not" H3808)

Usage: Occurs in 60 OT verses. KJV: or even, neither, no(-ne, -r), (can-) not, as nothing, without. See also: Ezra 4:13; Daniel 3:16; Jeremiah 10:11.

יִפֵּ֖ל nᵉphal H5308 "to fall" Adj

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

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

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

וְ/יִסְגֻּ֑ד çᵉgid H5457 "to do homage" Adj | V-Qal-Imperf-3ms

This word is similar to H5456, but it specifically means to worship or show homage to someone, often by bowing down. It's used in the Bible to describe worshiping God or idols. The concept is seen in the book of Daniel.

Definition: 1) to prostrate oneself, do homage, worship 1a) (P'al) to do homage

Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: worship. See also: Daniel 2:46; Daniel 3:11; Daniel 3:28.

יִתְרְמֵ֕א rᵉmâh H7412 "to cast" Adj

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

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

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

לְ/גֽוֹא gav H1459 "midst" Adj | N-ms

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

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

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

אַתּ֥וּן ʼattûwn H861 "furnace" Adj

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

Definition: furnace

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

נוּרָ֖/א nûwr H5135 "fire" Adj | Art

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

Definition: fire

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

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

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

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

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

Study Notes — Daniel 3:11

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Daniel 3:11 Summary
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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 3:11
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Cambridge Bible on Daniel 3:11

Context — Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego Accused

9saying to King Nebuchadnezzar, “O king, may you live forever! 10You, O king, have issued a decree that everyone who hears the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipes, and all kinds of music must fall down and worship the golden statue,

11and that whoever does not fall down and worship will be thrown into the blazing fiery furnace.

12But there are some Jews you have appointed to manage the province of Babylon—Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego—who have ignored you, O king, and have refused to serve your gods or worship the golden statue you have set up.” 13Then Nebuchadnezzar, furious with rage, summoned Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. So these men were brought before the king,

Daniel 3:11 Summary

This verse, Daniel 3:11, tells us that anyone who refuses to worship the golden statue will be thrown into a blazing furnace. This shows us that the king is trying to force people to worship something that is not God, which goes against the commandment in Exodus 20:3-5 to worship only God. It also reminds us that we may face difficult situations for standing up for our faith, but we can trust in God's power and protection, as seen in Isaiah 43:2. By looking at this verse, we can learn to be brave like Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, and to always put God first, just like they did.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the significance of the fiery furnace in Daniel 3:11?

The fiery furnace represents a severe punishment for those who refuse to worship the golden statue, symbolizing the consequences of disobedience to worldly authorities, as seen in Daniel 3:11, and also echoing the punishment of those who disobey God in Deuteronomy 13:6-10.

How does this verse relate to the concept of idolatry?

This verse highlights the danger of idolatry, where people are forced to worship a man-made statue instead of the one true God, as commanded in Exodus 20:3-5, and warns against the consequences of such actions.

What does this verse teach us about the importance of standing up for our faith?

Daniel 3:11 shows that standing up for our faith, even in the face of severe punishment, is crucial, as seen in the examples of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, and is also encouraged in Matthew 10:28 and Acts 5:29.

How does this verse apply to our lives today?

This verse reminds us that we may face pressure to compromise our faith, but we must remain faithful to God, just as Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego did, and trust in His power and protection, as promised in Isaiah 43:2 and Romans 8:28.

Reflection Questions

What are some modern-day 'fiery furnaces' that we may face for standing up for our faith, and how can we prepare ourselves to endure them?
In what ways can we apply the courage and conviction of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego to our own lives and witness?
How can we balance our obedience to God with our obedience to worldly authorities, and what role does discernment play in this balance?
What does this verse teach us about the nature of true worship, and how can we ensure that our worship is directed towards the one true God?

Gill's Exposition on Daniel 3:11

And whoso falleth not down and worshippeth,.... The image; the above is the decree, this that follows the sanction of it: that he should be cast into the midst of the burning fiery furnace; [See comments on Daniel 3:6].

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 3:11

Thou, O king, hast made a decree, that every man that shall hear the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, and dulcimer, and all kinds of musick, shall fall down and worship the golden

Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 3:11

Daniel 3:11 And whoso falleth not down and worshippeth, [that] he should be cast into the midst of a burning fiery furnace.Ver. 11. And whoso falleth not down and worshippeth, that he should be cast, &c.] This with a graceless man is a swaying argument; he will rather turn than burn; as he came not frying into the world, as one said in Queen Mary’ s days, so he cannot go frying out of it. Epicurus in word confessed a God, but in deed denied him, because Anaxagoras was put to death for denying God at Athens, where Epicurus flourished. Aug., De Civ. Dei, lib. xviii, cap. 41.

Cambridge Bible on Daniel 3:11

8–18. The accusation brought against the three Jewish youths, and their answer to the king.