Daniel 4:10
Daniel 4:10 in Multiple Translations
In these visions of my mind as I was lying in bed, I saw this come to pass: There was a tree in the midst of the land, and its height was great.
Thus were the visions of mine head in my bed; I saw, and behold a tree in the midst of the earth, and the height thereof was great.
Thus were the visions of my head upon my bed: I saw, and, behold, a tree in the midst of the earth; and the height thereof was great.
On my bed I saw a vision: there was a tree in the middle of the earth, and it was very high.
As I lay in bed dreaming, I saw a tree in the middle of the earth—a really large tree.
I sawe in the visions of mine head vpon my bed, and beholde, a watchman and an holy one came downe from heauen,
As to the visions of my head on my bed, I was looking, and lo, a tree in the midst of the earth, and its height [is] great:
These were the visions of my head on my bed: I saw, and behold, a tree in the middle of the earth; and its height was great.
Thus were the visions of my head in my bed; I saw, and behold a tree in the midst of the earth, and its hight was great.
I saw in the vision of my head upon my bed, and behold a watcher, and a holy one came down from heaven.
This is what I dreamed while I was lying on my bed: I saw a large tree growing in the middle of the land.
Berean Amplified Bible — Daniel 4:10
BAB
Word Study
Hover over any word to see its amplified meaning. Click a word to explore its full definition and translation comparisons.
Amplified text is generated using scripting to tie together English translations for comparison. Always refer to the core BSB translation and original Hebrew/Greek text for accuracy. Anomalies may occur.
Daniel 4:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)
BIB
HEB
חָזֵ֥ה
הֲוֵ֛ית
בְּ/חֶזְוֵ֥י
רֵאשִׁ֖/י
עַֽל
מִשְׁכְּבִ֑/י
וַ/אֲלוּ֙
עִ֣יר
וְ/קַדִּ֔ישׁ
מִן
שְׁמַיָּ֖/א
נָחִֽת
חָזֵ֥ה
chăzâʼ
H2370
to see
Adj
הֲוֵ֛ית
hâvâʼ
H1934
to be
Adj
בְּ/חֶזְוֵ֥י
chêzêv
H2376
vision
Adj | N-mp
רֵאשִׁ֖/י
rêʼsh
H7217
head
Adj | Suff
עַֽל
ʻal
H5922
since
Adj
מִשְׁכְּבִ֑/י
mishkab
H4903
bed
Adj | Suff
וַ/אֲלוּ֙
ʼălûw
H431
behold
Adj | Part
עִ֣יר
ʻîyr
H5894
watcher
Adj
וְ/קַדִּ֔ישׁ
qaddîysh
H6922
holy
Adj | Adj
מִן
min
H4481
from
Adj
שְׁמַיָּ֖/א
shâmayin
H8065
heaven
Adj | Art
נָחִֽת
nᵉchath
H5182
to descend
Adj
Hebrew Word Study
Select any word above to explore its original meaning, root, and usage across Scripture.
Use ← → arrow keys to navigate between words.
Hebrew Word Reference — Daniel 4:10
חָזֵ֥ה
chăzâʼ
H2370
"to see"
Adj
Chaza means to see or gaze, and can also mean to dream or seem. It is used to describe seeing something with your eyes or in a vision.
Definition: 1) to see, behold 1a)(P'al) 1a1) to see 1a2) to see, behold, witness 1a3) to behold (in a dream or vision) 1a4) customary, seemly (passive)
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: behold, have (a dream), see, be wont. See also: Ezra 4:14; Daniel 4:10; Daniel 7:21.
הֲוֵ֛ית
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.
בְּ/חֶזְוֵ֥י
chêzêv
H2376
"vision"
Adj | N-mp
This word means a sight or appearance, often referring to a vision or dream. It is used in the Bible to describe what people see, either physically or spiritually.
Definition: 1) vision, appearance 1a) vision 1b) appearance
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: look, vision. See also: Daniel 2:19; Daniel 7:1; Daniel 7:20.
רֵאשִׁ֖/י
rêʼsh
H7217
"head"
Adj | Suff
The Hebrew word for head can refer to the physical head or the chief of something. It is used in various contexts, including the book of Genesis and the Psalms.
Definition: 1) chief, head 1a) head (of man) 1b) head (as seat of visions) 1c) chief 1d) sum (essential content)
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: chief, head, sum. See also: Ezra 5:10; Daniel 4:7; Daniel 7:20.
עַֽל
ʻal
H5922
"since"
Adj
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.
מִשְׁכְּבִ֑/י
mishkab
H4903
"bed"
Adj | Suff
In the Bible, mishkab means a bed or couch, often referring to a place for rest or sleep. It appears in various forms, including in Aramaic. This word is used to describe a physical object.
Definition: couch, bed Aramaic of mish.kav (מִשְׁכָּב "bed" H4904)
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: bed. See also: Daniel 2:28; Daniel 4:7; Daniel 7:1.
וַ/אֲלוּ֙
ʼălûw
H431
"behold"
Adj | Part
This word means behold or lo, used to get someone's attention. It is similar to the Aramaic word for woe, and is often used in the Bible to introduce a surprising or important statement.
Definition: behold!, lo! Aramaic of al.lay (אַלְלַי "woe!" H0480)
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: behold. See also: Daniel 2:31; Daniel 4:10; Daniel 7:8.
עִ֣יר
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.
וְ/קַדִּ֔ישׁ
qaddîysh
H6922
"holy"
Adj | 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.
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.
שְׁמַיָּ֖/א
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.
נָחִֽת
nᵉchath
H5182
"to descend"
Adj
This word is similar to H5181, also meaning to descend, but it can also mean to deposit or lay something down. It is used in the Bible to describe things like laying up treasures or coming down from a high place.
Definition: 1) to descend 1a) (P'al) to descend 1b) (Aphel) to deposit 1c) (Hophal) to be deposed, be cast down
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: carry, come down, depose, lay up, place. See also: Ezra 5:15; Daniel 4:10; Daniel 5:20.
Study Notes — Daniel 4:10
Show Verse Quote Highlights
- Context
- Cross References
- Daniel 4:10 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Daniel 4:10
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 4:10
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 4:10
- Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 4:10
- Ellicott's Commentary on Daniel 4:10
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Daniel 4:10
- Cambridge Bible on Daniel 4:10
- Barnes' Notes on Daniel 4:10
- Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 4:10
- Sermons on Daniel 4:10
Context — Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream of a Great Tree
8But at last, into my presence came Daniel (whose name is Belteshazzar after the name of my god, and in whom is the spirit of the holy gods). And I told him the dream:
9“O Belteshazzar, chief of the magicians, I know that the spirit of the holy gods is in you and that no mystery baffles you. So explain to me the visions I saw in my dream, and their interpretation.
10In these visions of my mind as I was lying in bed, I saw this come to pass: There was a tree in the midst of the land, and its height was great.
11The tree grew large and strong; its top reached the sky, and it was visible to the ends of the earth. 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.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeremiah 12:2 | You planted them, and they have taken root. They have grown and produced fruit. You are ever on their lips, but far from their hearts. |
| 2 | Daniel 4:5 | I had a dream, and it frightened me; while in my bed, the images and visions in my mind alarmed me. |
| 3 | Psalms 37:35–36 | I have seen a wicked, ruthless man flourishing like a well-rooted native tree, yet he passed away and was no more; though I searched, he could not be found. |
| 4 | Ezekiel 31:3–18 | Look at Assyria, a cedar in Lebanon, with beautiful branches that shaded the forest. It towered on high; its top was among the clouds. The waters made it grow; the deep springs made it tall, directing their streams all around its base and sending their channels to all the trees of the field. Therefore it towered higher than all the trees of the field. Its branches multiplied, and its boughs grew long as it spread them out because of the abundant waters. All the birds of the air nested in its branches, and all the beasts of the field gave birth beneath its boughs; all the great nations lived in its shade. It was beautiful in its greatness, in the length of its limbs, for its roots extended to abundant waters. The cedars in the garden of God could not rival it; the cypresses could not compare with its branches, nor the plane trees match its boughs. No tree in the garden of God could compare with its beauty. I made it beautiful with its many branches, the envy of all the trees of Eden, which were in the garden of God.’ Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Since it became great in height and set its top among the clouds, and it grew proud on account of its height, I delivered it into the hand of the ruler of the nations, for him to deal with it according to its wickedness. I have banished it. 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. This happened so that no other trees by the waters would become great in height and set their tops among the clouds, and no other well-watered trees would reach them in height. For they have all been consigned to death, to the depths of the earth, among the mortals who descend to the Pit.’ This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘On the day it was brought down to Sheol, I caused mourning. I covered the deep because of it; I held back its rivers; its abundant waters were restrained. I made Lebanon mourn for it, and all the trees of the field fainted because of it. I made the nations quake at the sound of its downfall, when I cast it down to Sheol with those who descend to the Pit. Then all the trees of Eden, the choicest and best of Lebanon, all the well-watered trees, were consoled in the earth below. They too descended with it to Sheol, to those slain by the sword. As its allies they had lived in its shade among the nations. Who then is like you in glory and greatness among the trees of Eden? You also will be brought down to the depths of the earth to be with the trees of Eden. You will lie among the uncircumcised, with those slain by the sword. This is Pharaoh and all his multitude, declares the Lord GOD.’” |
| 5 | Isaiah 10:33–34 | Behold, the Lord GOD of Hosts will lop off the branches with terrifying power. The tall trees will be cut down, the lofty ones will be felled. He will clear the forest thickets with an axe, and Lebanon will fall before the Mighty One. |
| 6 | Daniel 4:20–26 | The tree you saw that grew large and strong, whose top reached the sky and was visible to all the earth, whose 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— 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. 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.’ This is the interpretation, O king, and this is the decree that the Most High has issued against my lord the king: You will be driven away from mankind, and your dwelling will be with the beasts of the field. You will feed on grass like an ox and be drenched with the dew of heaven, and seven times shall pass you by, until you acknowledge that the Most High rules over the kingdom of mankind and gives it to whom He wishes. As for the command to leave the stump of the tree with its roots, your kingdom will be restored to you as soon as you acknowledge that Heaven rules. |
Daniel 4:10 Summary
[Daniel 4:10 describes a tree that represents the king's power and influence, but also his pride and arrogance. This verse teaches us that pride can lead to a great fall, but humility and obedience to God can lead to restoration and blessing. As seen in Jeremiah 17:7-8, those who trust in the Lord and have faith in Him will be like a tree planted by water, with roots that go deep and a strong foundation. By trusting in God and staying humble, we can avoid the pitfalls of pride and experience the blessings of a life lived for Him.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the tree in Daniel 4:10?
The tree in Daniel 4:10 represents the king's own power and influence, as well as his pride and arrogance, which is a common theme throughout the Bible, such as in Proverbs 16:18, which states that pride goes before a fall.
Why is the tree's height described as great in Daniel 4:10?
The tree's great height in Daniel 4:10 symbolizes the king's grandeur and dominance over his kingdom, much like the tower of Babel in Genesis 11:1-9, which was also a symbol of human pride and ambition.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the chapter?
Daniel 4:10 sets the stage for the rest of the chapter, which describes the king's vision of the tree being cut down, symbolizing his own downfall and humiliation, as a result of his pride and disobedience to God, as seen in Daniel 4:14-17.
What can we learn from the king's experience in Daniel 4:10?
We can learn from the king's experience that pride and arrogance can lead to a great fall, but humility and obedience to God can lead to restoration and blessing, as seen in 1 Peter 5:6, which states that God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I may be experiencing pride or arrogance, and how can I humble myself before God?
- How can I apply the lesson of the tree in Daniel 4:10 to my own life, and what steps can I take to ensure that I am not succumbing to pride and ambition?
- What does it mean to have a 'great height' in my own life, and how can I use my influence and power to glorify God and serve others?
- How can I balance confidence and self-assurance with humility and dependence on God, and what role does faith play in this balance?
Gill's Exposition on Daniel 4:10
Thus were the visions of mine head in my bed,.... So things appeared to my fancy thus; they ran in my head or brain in a dream in my bed, as if I saw them with my eyes, as follows; for so I thought,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 4:10
Thus were the visions of mine head in my bed; I saw, and behold a tree in the midst of the earth, and the height thereof was great. I saw ... a tree - so the Assyrian is compared to a "cedar in Lebanon" (Ezekiel 31:3; cf.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 4:10
The visions of mine head; because the fancy and imagination is in the head; and he calls them visions or seeings, because eyes and sight are attributed to the understanding, and the thing seemed visible to him, as if he beheld it with his eyes. A tree: those that write of the language of the East tell us that a tree denote some excellent man. Thus the prophet Ezekiel, Ezekiel 31 throughout, describes the king of Assyria, and Pharaoh king of Egypt, in their flourish, height, and great fall, comparing them to huge cedars.
Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 4:10
Daniel 4:10 Thus [were] the visions of mine head in my bed; I saw, and behold a tree in the midst of the earth, and the height thereof [was] great.Ver. 10. Thus were the visions of my head in my bed.] He readily remembereth this dream of his, and roundly relateth it; the more to befool the wise men, since the Scripture, whereof they were ignorant, but Daniel well versed in, revealeth sufficient direction for the interpretation thereof - sc., Ezekiel 31:1-12. The wisdom of this world is not unlike the pains taken by moles, which dig dexterously under ground, but are blind against the sunlight.
Ellicott's Commentary on Daniel 4:10
(10) A tree.—For this symbol of majesty, comp. Ezekiel 31:3, &c. The dream of Cambyses (Herod. i. 108) was of a similar nature.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Daniel 4:10
Verse 10. I saw - a tree] This vision Nebuchadnezzar says made him afraid. What a mercy it is that God has hidden futurity from us! Were he to show every man the lot that is before him, the misery of the human race would be complete. Great men and princes are often represented, in the language of the prophets, under the similitude of trees; see Ezekiel 17:5-6; Daniel 31:3, c. Jeremiah 22:15; Psalms 1:3; Psalms 37:35.
Cambridge Bible on Daniel 4:10
4–18. Nebuchadnezzar describes his dream, which, as the wise men of Babylon were unable to interpret it, he laid before Daniel.
Barnes' Notes on Daniel 4:10
Thus were the visions of my head in my bed - These are the things which I saw upon my bed.
Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 4:10
10-12. The king saw in his dream a lofty tree rising as it were out of the very center of the world, and continuing to grow until it reached the clouds and could be seen to the end of the earth.
Sermons on Daniel 4:10
| Sermon | Description | |
|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
If God Could Keep Me From Trouble, Then Why Doesn't He? by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of trusting in the Lord and doing good. He encourages the audience to look for opportunities to do good and to rely on God's p |
|
God's Terribleness and Gentleness by Joseph Parker | Joseph Parker preaches about the contrasting truths of God's power and restraint, emphasizing the importance of understanding and embracing both aspects. He illustrates how God's p |
|
This Is the Portion of a Wicked Man From God. by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the inevitable connection between wrongdoing and its consequences, as illustrated in the Book of Job. He reflects on the beliefs of Eastern peoples regarding |
|
Waiting Rather Than Fretting by A.W. Tozer | A.W. Tozer emphasizes the inevitability of external stimuli that cause vexation in our lives, suggesting that true deliverance from a fretting spirit comes through humility, self-d |
|
We Should Obey God by Clement of Rome | Clement of Rome emphasizes the importance of obeying God rather than following prideful and divisive leaders who incite conflict. He warns against yielding to the harmful inclinati |
|
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 |