Daniel 3:26

Daniel 3:26 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

Then Nebuchadnezzar approached the door of the blazing fiery furnace and called out, “Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, servants of the Most High God, come out!” So Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego came out of the fire,

King James Version KJV

¶ Then Nebuchadnezzar came near to the mouth of the burning fiery furnace, and spake, and said, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, ye servants of the most high God, come forth, and come hither. Then Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, came forth of the midst of the fire.

American Standard Version ASV

Then Nebuchadnezzar came near to the mouth of the burning fiery furnace: he spake and said, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, ye servants of the Most High God, come forth, and come hither. Then Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego came forth out of the midst of the fire.

Bible in Basic English BBE

Then Nebuchadnezzar came near the door of the burning and flaming fire: he made answer and said, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, you servants of the Most High God, come out and come here. Then Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego came out of the fire.

Free Bible Version FBV

Nebuchadnezzar went towards the door of the furnace of blazing fire. “Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, servants of the Most High God, come out! Come here!” he shouted. So Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego came out of the fire.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Then the King Nebuchad-nezzar came neere to the mouth of the hote fierie fornace, and spake and said, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, the seruants of the hie God goe foorth and come hither: so Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego came foorth of the middes of the fire.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

Then Nebuchadnezzar hath drawn near to the gate of the burning fiery furnace; he hath answered and said, 'Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego, servants of God Most High come forth, yea, come;' then come forth do Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego, from the midst of the fire;

World English Bible WEB

Then Nebuchadnezzar came near to the mouth of the burning fiery furnace. He spoke and said, “Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, you servants of the Most High God, come out, and come here!” Then Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego came out of the middle of the fire.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

Then Nebuchadnezzar came near to the mouth of the burning fiery furnace, and spoke, and said, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, ye servants of the most high God, come forth, and come hither . Then Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, came forth from the midst of the fire.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

Blessed art thou, O Lord, the God of our fathers, and thy name is worthy of praise, and glorious for ever:

Translation for Translators T4T

Nebuchadnezzar came closer to the opening of the flaming furnace, and he shouted, “Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, you who worship the Supreme God, come out of there! Come here!” So they stepped out of the fire.

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Daniel 3:26 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB בֵּ/אדַ֜יִן קְרֵ֣ב נְבוּכַדְנֶצַּ֗ר לִ/תְרַע֮ אַתּ֣וּן נוּרָ֣/א יָקִֽדְתָּ/א֒ עָנֵ֣ה וְ/אָמַ֗ר שַׁדְרַ֨ךְ מֵישַׁ֧ךְ וַ/עֲבֵד נְג֛וֹ עַבְד֛וֹ/הִי דִּֽי אֱלָהָ֥/א עלי/א עִלָּאָ֖/ה פֻּ֣קוּ וֶ/אֱת֑וֹ בֵּ/אדַ֣יִן נָֽפְקִ֗ין שַׁדְרַ֥ךְ מֵישַׁ֛ךְ וַ/עֲבֵ֥ד נְג֖וֹ מִן גּ֥וֹא נוּרָֽ/א

בֵּ/אדַ֜יִן ʼĕdayin H116 then Adj | Adv

קְרֵ֣ב qᵉrêb H7127 to approach Adj

נְבוּכַדְנֶצַּ֗ר Nᵉbûwkadnetstsar H5020 Nebuchadnezzar Adj

לִ/תְרַע֮ tᵉraʻ H8651 door Adj | N-ms

אַתּ֣וּן ʼattûwn H861 furnace Adj

נוּרָ֣/א nûwr H5135 fire Adj | Art

יָקִֽדְתָּ/א֒ yᵉqad H3345 to burn Adj | Art

עָנֵ֣ה ʻănâh H6032 to answer Adj

וְ/אָמַ֗ר ʼămar H560 to say Adj | V-Qal

שַׁדְרַ֨ךְ Shadrak H7715 Shadrach Adj

מֵישַׁ֧ךְ Mêyshak H4336 Meshach Adj

וַ/עֲבֵד ʻĂbêd Nᵉgôwʼ H5665 Abednego Adj | N-proper

נְג֛וֹ ʻĂbêd Nᵉgôwʼ H5665 Abednego Adj

עַבְד֛וֹ/הִי ʻăbad H5649 servant/slave Adj | Suff

דִּֽי dîy H1768 that Adj

אֱלָהָ֥/א ʼĕlâhh H426 god Adj | Art

עלי/א ʻillay H5943 Most High Adj | Art

עִלָּאָ֖/ה ʻillay H5943 Most High Adj | Art

פֻּ֣קוּ nᵉphaq H5312 to go out Adj

וֶ/אֱת֑וֹ ʼâthâh H858 to come Adj | V-Qal-Impv-2mp

בֵּ/אדַ֣יִן ʼĕdayin H116 then Adj | Adv

נָֽפְקִ֗ין nᵉphaq H5312 to go out Adj

שַׁדְרַ֥ךְ Shadrak H7715 Shadrach Adj

מֵישַׁ֛ךְ Mêyshak H4336 Meshach Adj

וַ/עֲבֵ֥ד ʻĂbêd Nᵉgôwʼ H5665 Abednego Adj | N-proper

נְג֖וֹ ʻĂbêd Nᵉgôwʼ H5665 Abednego Adj

מִן min H4481 from Adj

גּ֥וֹא gav H1459 midst Adj

נוּרָֽ/א nûwr H5135 fire Adj | Art

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Hebrew Word Reference — Daniel 3:26

בֵּ/אדַ֜יִן ʼĕdayin H116 "then" Adj | Adv

Then or at that time, referring to a specific point in the past or future, like in the story of creation when God said 'then' the earth was formed. It is used to show a sequence of events. The KJV translates it as 'then' or 'now'.

Definition: then, afterwards, thereupon, from that time Aramaic of az (אָז "then" H0227A)

Usage: Occurs in 53 OT verses. KJV: now, that time, then. See also: Ezra 4:9; Daniel 4:16; Daniel 7:19.

קְרֵ֣ב qᵉrêb H7127 "to approach" Adj

To approach or draw near to someone or something, often in a physical or spiritual sense, as seen in Psalm 119:151 where the psalmist draws near to God's commandments. This word can also mean to offer or present something to someone.

Definition: 1) to approach, come near 1a) (P'al) to approach 1b) (Pael) to offer, draw near 1c) (Aphel) to be summoned

Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: approach, come (near, nigh), draw near. See also: Ezra 6:10; Daniel 3:26; Daniel 7:16.

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.

לִ/תְרַע֮ tᵉraʻ H8651 "door" Adj | N-ms

This Hebrew word means a door or gate, and can also refer to a palace. It appears in the Bible as the entrance to a house or city. In the KJV, it is translated as gate or door.

Definition: 1) gate, door 1a) door 1b) gate 1c) court

Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: gate mouth. See also: Daniel 2:49; Daniel 3:26.

אַתּ֣וּן 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.

נוּרָ֣/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.

יָקִֽדְתָּ/א֒ 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.

עָנֵ֣ה ʻănâh H6032 "to answer" Adj

To answer or respond to something, often by speaking or singing. In the Bible, it can mean to pay attention or testify, as seen in 1 Samuel 12:3.

Definition: 1) to answer, respond 1a) (P'al) 1a1) to answer, make reply 1a2) to respond

Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: answer, speak. See also: Psalms 60:7; Daniel 3:24; Daniel 7:2.

וְ/אָמַ֗ר ʼămar H560 "to say" Adj | V-Qal

In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to say or speak, often used when God commands or declares something, as seen in many KJV translations. It is used with great flexibility, including to command, declare, or tell. This word appears in various contexts, including Genesis and Exodus.

Definition: (P'al) to say, to speak, to command, to tell, to relate Aramaic of a.mar (אָמַר "to say" H0559)

Usage: Occurs in 65 OT verses. KJV: command, declare, say, speak, tell. See also: Ezra 5:3; Daniel 3:28; Jeremiah 10:11.

שַׁדְרַ֨ךְ Shadrak H7715 "Shadrach" Adj

Shadrach was a friend of Daniel, renamed by King Nebuchadnezzar, who refused to worship false gods in Babylon. He appears in the book of Daniel. His name means royal or great scribe.

Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Dan.1.6; also called Shadrach at Dan.1.7; 2.49; 3.12,13,14,16,19,20,22,23,26,28,29,30; Aramaic of cha.nan.yah (חֲנַנְיָ֫הוּ "Hananiah" H2608T) § Shadrach = "royal" or "the great scribe" 1) the godly friend of Daniel whom Nebuchadnezzar renamed Shadrach; one of the three friends who with Daniel refused to make themselves unclean by eating food from the king's table which went against the dietary laws which God had given the Jews; also one of the three who were thrown into the fiery furnace for refusing to bow down to a graven image of Nebuchadnezzar and who were saved by the angel of the Lord 1a) also, 'Hananiah' (H2608L)

Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: Shadrach. See also: Daniel 2:49; Daniel 3:20; Daniel 3:30.

מֵישַׁ֧ךְ Mêyshak H4336 "Meshach" Adj

Meshach, a friend of Daniel, was given his name by King Nebuchadnezzar. He and Daniel refused unclean food in Daniel 1. Meshach means guest of the king.

Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Dan.1.6; also called Meshach at Dan.1.7; 2.49; 3.12,13,14,16,19,20,22,23,26,28,29,30; Aramaic of mi.sha.el (מִישָׁאֵל "Mishael" H4332I) § Meshach = "guest of the king" 1) the godly friend of Daniel who Nebuchadnezzar renamed Meshach; one of the three friends who with Daniel refused to make themselves unclean by eating food from the king's table which went against the dietary laws which God had given the Jews; also one of the three who were thrown into the fiery furnace for refusing to bow down to a graven image of Nebuchadnezzar and who were saved by the angel of the Lord 1a) original name 'Mishael'

Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: Meshak. See also: Daniel 2:49; Daniel 3:20; Daniel 3:30.

וַ/עֲבֵד ʻĂbêd Nᵉgôwʼ H5665 "Abednego" Adj | N-proper

Abed-Nego was a friend of Daniel, also known as Azariah, meaning 'servant of Nebo'. He was renamed by Nebuchadnezzar and stood with Daniel against unclean food.

Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Dan.1.6; also called Abednego at Dan.2.49; 3.12,13,14,16,19,20,22,23,26,28,29,30; Aramaic of a.zar.yah (עֲזַרְיָה "Azariah" H5838Z) § Abed-nego = "servant of Nebo" 1) the godly friend of Daniel who Nebuchadnezzar renamed Abednego; one of the three friends who with Daniel refused to make themselves unclean by eating food from the king's table which went against the dietary laws which God had given the Jews; also one of the three who were thrown into the fiery furnace for refusing to bow down to a graven image of Nebuchadnezzar and who were saved by the angel of the Lord 1a) also, 'Azariah' (H5838 or H5839)

Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: Abed-nego. See also: Daniel 2:49; Daniel 3:20; Daniel 3:30.

נְג֛וֹ ʻĂbêd Nᵉgôwʼ H5665 "Abednego" Adj

Abed-Nego was a friend of Daniel, also known as Azariah, meaning 'servant of Nebo'. He was renamed by Nebuchadnezzar and stood with Daniel against unclean food.

Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: Abed-nego. See also: Daniel 2:49; Daniel 3:20; Daniel 3:30.

עַבְד֛וֹ/הִי ʻăbad H5649 "servant/slave" Adj | Suff

A servant or slave is the meaning of this word, which is used to describe someone who serves another person or God, as seen in the story of the Israelites serving God. It is a term that implies a relationship of service or subordination. The word is used in the KJV to describe social roles and relationships.

Definition: servant, slave Aramaic of e.ved (עֶ֫בֶד "servant/slave" H5650)

Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: servant. See also: Ezra 4:11; Daniel 2:7; Daniel 6:21.

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.

אֱלָהָ֥/א ʼĕlâhh H426 "god" Adj | Art

This word means God, referring to the God of Israel or a heathen deity, as seen in various KJV translations. It is used to describe a divine being.

Definition: 1) god, God 1a) god, heathen deity 1b) God (of Israel)

Usage: Occurs in 78 OT verses. KJV: God, god. See also: Ezra 4:24; Daniel 2:19; Jeremiah 10:11.

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.

עִלָּאָ֖/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.

פֻּ֣קוּ nᵉphaq H5312 "to go out" Adj

This Hebrew word means to go out or bring something forth, often used in the Bible to describe movement or emergence. It can be translated as 'come forth' or 'go out' in the KJV. It is used in various contexts, including in the book of Exodus.

Definition: 1) to go or come out, bring or come forth 1a) (P'al) to go out or forth 1b) (Aphel) to bring forth

Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: come (go, take) forth (out). See also: Ezra 5:14; Daniel 3:26; Daniel 7:10.

וֶ/אֱת֑וֹ ʼâthâh H858 "to come" Adj | V-Qal-Impv-2mp

This Hebrew word means to arrive or come, and is used in phrases like 'maranatha', which means 'Lord, come'. It appears in the New Testament and is translated as 'come' or 'bring'.

Definition: 1) to come, arrive 1a) (P'al) to come 1b) (Aphel) to bring 1c) (Hophal) to be brought 2) used in the NT in the phrase "maranatha" -"Lord come" Aramaic of a.tah (אָתָה "to come" H0857)

Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: (be-) come, bring. See also: Ezra 4:12; Daniel 5:3; Daniel 7:22.

בֵּ/אדַ֣יִן ʼĕdayin H116 "then" Adj | Adv

Definition: then, afterwards, thereupon, from that time Aramaic of az (אָז "then" H0227A)

Usage: Occurs in 53 OT verses. KJV: now, that time, then. See also: Ezra 4:9; Daniel 4:16; Daniel 7:19.

נָֽפְקִ֗ין nᵉphaq H5312 "to go out" Adj

Definition: 1) to go or come out, bring or come forth 1a) (P'al) to go out or forth 1b) (Aphel) to bring forth

Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: come (go, take) forth (out). See also: Ezra 5:14; Daniel 3:26; Daniel 7:10.

שַׁדְרַ֥ךְ Shadrak H7715 "Shadrach" Adj

Shadrach was a friend of Daniel, renamed by King Nebuchadnezzar, who refused to worship false gods in Babylon. He appears in the book of Daniel. His name means royal or great scribe.

Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: Shadrach. See also: Daniel 2:49; Daniel 3:20; Daniel 3:30.

מֵישַׁ֛ךְ Mêyshak H4336 "Meshach" Adj

Meshach, a friend of Daniel, was given his name by King Nebuchadnezzar. He and Daniel refused unclean food in Daniel 1. Meshach means guest of the king.

Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: Meshak. See also: Daniel 2:49; Daniel 3:20; Daniel 3:30.

וַ/עֲבֵ֥ד ʻĂbêd Nᵉgôwʼ H5665 "Abednego" Adj | N-proper

Abed-Nego was a friend of Daniel, also known as Azariah, meaning 'servant of Nebo'. He was renamed by Nebuchadnezzar and stood with Daniel against unclean food.

Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: Abed-nego. See also: Daniel 2:49; Daniel 3:20; Daniel 3:30.

נְג֖וֹ ʻĂbêd Nᵉgôwʼ H5665 "Abednego" Adj

Abed-Nego was a friend of Daniel, also known as Azariah, meaning 'servant of Nebo'. He was renamed by Nebuchadnezzar and stood with Daniel against unclean food.

Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: Abed-nego. See also: Daniel 2:49; Daniel 3:20; Daniel 3:30.

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.

גּ֥וֹא gav H1459 "midst" Adj

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.

נוּרָֽ/א nûwr H5135 "fire" Adj | Art

Definition: fire

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

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Context — The Fiery Furnace

24Suddenly King Nebuchadnezzar jumped up in amazement and asked his advisers, “Did we not throw three men, firmly bound, into the fire?” “Certainly, O king,” they replied. 25“Look!” he exclaimed. “I see four men, unbound and unharmed, walking around in the fire—and the fourth looks like a son of the gods! ”

26Then Nebuchadnezzar approached the door of the blazing fiery furnace and called out, “Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, servants of the Most High God, come out!” So Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego came out of the fire,

27and when the satraps, prefects, governors, and royal advisers had gathered around, they saw that the fire had no effect on the bodies of these men. Not a hair of their heads was singed, their robes were unaffected, and there was no smell of fire on them. 28Nebuchadnezzar declared, “Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who has sent His angel and delivered His servants who trusted in Him. They violated the king’s command and risked their lives rather than serve or worship any god except their own God.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Daniel 3:17	If the God whom we serve exists, then He is able to deliver us from the blazing fiery furnace and from your hand, O king.
2	Isaiah 52:12	For you will not leave in a hurry nor flee in haste, for the LORD goes before you, and the God of Israel is your rear guard.
3	Revelation 19:5	Then a voice came from the throne, saying: “Praise our God, all you who serve Him, and those who fear Him, small and great alike!”
4	Daniel 4:2	I am pleased to declare the signs and wonders that the Most High God has performed for me.
5	Joshua 4:10	Now the priests who carried the ark remained standing in the middle of the Jordan until the people had completed everything the LORD had commanded Joshua to tell them, just as Moses had directed Joshua. The people hurried across,
6	Joshua 3:17	The priests carrying the ark of the covenant of the LORD stood firm on dry ground in the middle of the Jordan, while all Israel crossed over the dry ground, until the entire nation had crossed the Jordan.
7	Galatians 1:10	Am I now seeking the approval of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ.
8	Genesis 14:18	Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine—since he was priest of God Most High —
9	Acts 16:17	This girl followed Paul and the rest of us, shouting, “These men are servants of the Most High God, who are proclaiming to you the way of salvation!”
10	Daniel 2:47	The king said to Daniel, “Your God is truly the God of gods and Lord of kings, the Revealer of Mysteries, since you were able to reveal this mystery.”

Daniel 3:26 Summary

[In this verse, we see King Nebuchadnezzar calling out to Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego to come out of the fiery furnace, recognizing that their God is the Most High God, as seen in Daniel 3:26. This miracle demonstrates God's power to deliver those who trust in Him, just like He promised in Isaiah 43:2. We can learn from this story that God is always with us, even in the most difficult situations, and that He can deliver us from harm, as seen in Psalm 23:4. By trusting in God and standing firm in our faith, like Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, we can experience God's deliverance and power in our own lives.]

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did King Nebuchadnezzar call Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego 'servants of the Most High God'?

Nebuchadnezzar acknowledged the power and authority of the God of the Hebrews, recognizing that their God was superior to the idols he had previously worshiped, as seen in Daniel 3:26 and also in Daniel 4:2 where he shares his testimony of the Most High God.

How could Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego survive the fiery furnace?

The survival of the three men was a miracle of God, demonstrating His power to deliver those who trust in Him, as promised in Isaiah 43:2 and seen in their faithfulness in Daniel 3:17-18.

What can we learn from Nebuchadnezzar's response to the miracle?

Nebuchadnezzar's reaction shows that even those who do not know God can recognize His power and majesty, and it serves as a reminder of the importance of humility and acknowledging God's sovereignty, as taught in Proverbs 1:7 and Romans 11:33-36.

How does this verse relate to the overall theme of the book of Daniel?

This verse highlights God's ability to deliver His people from persecution and danger, a theme that is repeated throughout the book of Daniel, such as in Daniel 6:16-24, and points to the ultimate deliverance that God will bring to His people in the last days, as seen in Daniel 12:1-3.

Reflection Questions

What are some areas in your life where you feel like you are being 'thrown into the fire', and how can you trust God to deliver you?
How can you, like Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, stand firm in your faith and trust in God's power to deliver you from difficult circumstances?
What are some ways that you can acknowledge and worship God, even in the midst of challenging situations, like Nebuchadnezzar did in this verse?
What does this verse teach you about God's character and His relationship with those who trust in Him, and how can you apply that to your own life?

Gill's Exposition on Daniel 3:26

Then Nebuchadnezzar came near to the mouth of the burning fiery furnace,.... He came so nigh before, as to see at a distance four persons walking in it; now he comes nearer, as near as he could with

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 3:26

Then Nebuchadnezzar came near to the mouth of the burning fiery furnace, and spake, and said, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, ye servants of the most high God, come forth, and come hither.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 3:26

Came near; as near as he durst come, within hearing. And spake with a milder tone than before, God having abated the fire of his fury. Now he could at once confess and acknowledge the true God to be the Most High above all gods, and the three worthies to be his faithful servants. Came forth of the midst of the fire; they went out upon the king’ s call, without which they would not have stirred.

Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 3:26

Daniel 3:26 Then Nebuchadnezzar came near to the mouth of the burning fiery furnace, [and] spake, and said, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, ye servants of the most high God, come forth, and come [hither]. Then Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, came forth of the midst of the fire.Ver. 26. Ye servants of the most high God.] This was a high title, such as David and other great princes have gloried in; The devil gave it to Paul and his fellow labourers; and they who deny it to Christ’ s faithful ministers, loading them with names of scorn and obloquy, show therein less ingenuity than the devil himself. Then Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego came forth.] Not till they were called had they any mind to come forth; for where could they possibly mend themselves? Any place is a paradise where God is present. Ubi imperator, ibi Roma. Where the emperor is, there is Rome. Noah was well content to lie buried, as it were, in the ark, which was made in the form of a coffin, so long as God was there with him. Nos quoque non abhorremus a sepulchris ipsis, saith an expositor, We also fear not to go down to the grave so long as we may hear God saying unto us, as once he did to old Jacob thinking of his journey to Egypt, "Fear not to go down into Egypt; for I will go with thee, and I will also bring thee up again." Further, note how these three martyrs carry themselves toward the tyrant: they do simply obey his command, and come forth; they are not puffed up by the strangeness of the miracle wrought upon them, neither do they tattle, but suffer the matter itself and experience to speak, showing themselves to all sorts to be looked upon with greatest humility and modesty. Rollock.

Cambridge Bible on Daniel 3:26

26. mouth] Aram. door. God Most High] so Daniel 4:2; Daniel 5:18; Daniel 5:21 : without ‘God,’ Daniel 4:17; Daniel 4:24-25; Daniel 4:32; Daniel 4:34, Daniel 7:25 (first time); and with the adj. in a more Hebraistic form, Daniel 7:18; Daniel 7:22; Daniel 7:25 (second time), 27. The title is found in Hebrew, Genesis 14:18-20; Genesis 14:22 (of the deity of Melchizedek, identified by the narrator with Jehovah); elsewhere only in poetry, especially in the Psalms, as Psalms 57:2, though usually without ‘God,’ as Psalms 9:3, Psalms 18:13 : as applied to Jehovah, it is a title of dignity and respect, denoting Him as one who is supreme, whether over the earth, as ruler and governor of the world (e.g. Psalms 47:2), or over other gods (e.g. Psalms 95:3 : cf. Cheyne on Ps. 7:18). It occurs not unfrequently with the same force in the Apocrypha, being used sometimes by Israelites (cf. Luke 1:32; Luke 1:35; Luke 1:76), and sometimes (as here and Daniel 4:2; Daniel 4:34, cf. Isaiah 14:14) placed in the mouth of heathen speakers (1Es 2:3; 1Es 6:31; 1Es 8:19; 1Es 8:21, al.: cf. Mark 5:7, Acts 16:17): it is also common (as a title, without ‘God’) in the Book of Enoch. See more fully the article Most High in Hastings’ Dict. of the Bible.

Barnes' Notes on Daniel 3:26

Then Nebuchadnezzar came near to the mouth ... - Margin, “door.” The Chaldee word means door, gate, entrance. The “form” of the furnace is unknown.

Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 3:26

26. On the furnace see Daniel 3:25. On the most high God compare Genesis 14:18; Micah 6:6, and notes Daniel 3:13-15; Daniel 3:25.

Sermons on Daniel 3:26

	Sermon	Description
	Homily 8 on Ephesians by St. John Chrysostom	John Chrysostom preaches about the power and blessings of enduring tribulations and being bound for Christ's sake, drawing insights from the experiences of Paul, the three Children
	Stand Fast - I Cor. 16:13 by Bernard Fell	Bernard Fell preaches on the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego from the book of Daniel, highlighting their unwavering faith and courage in the face of persecution and the fi
	1) Ministry From Spring Harvest - Chapter 1 by George Verwer	In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of remembering four key words that represent divine principles and truth. He shares his personal struggle to be a spiritual Da
	Forward With Christ In by A.W. Tozer	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of total commitment to Jesus Christ. He warns against making the Christian life too easy and highlights the radical nature of
	(Through the Bible) Daniel 1-4 by Chuck Smith	In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of seeking to bring glory to God rather than exalting oneself in any kind of ministry. The sermon references the dream of King
	(Daniel: The Man God Uses #2) the Revelation of Christ by Ed Miller	In this sermon, the preacher discusses the dream of a statue or man with different body parts made of different materials. He explains that these represent different kingdoms, star
	(Daniel) Wouldn't Bow, Wouldn't Bend, Wouldn't Burn by David Guzik	In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of Nebuchadnezzar and the dedication ceremony for a great image or obelisk. Nebuchadnezzar invites all the officials of the Babyloni