Daniel 4:2
Daniel 4:2 in Multiple Translations
I am pleased to declare the signs and wonders that the Most High God has performed for me.
I thought it good to shew the signs and wonders that the high God hath wrought toward me.
It hath seemed good unto me to show the signs and wonders that the Most High God hath wrought toward me.
It has seemed good to me to make clear the signs and wonders which the Most High God has done with me.
It is my pleasure to share with you an account of the signs and wonders the Most High God has done for me.
Saw a dreame, which made me afraide, and the thoughtes vpon my bed, and the visions of mine head troubled me.
The signs and wonders that God Most High hath done with me, it is good before me to shew.
It has seemed good to me to show the signs and wonders that the Most High God has worked toward me.
I thought it good to show the signs and wonders that the high God hath wrought towards me.
I saw a dream that affrighted me: and my thoughts in my bed, and the visions of my head troubled me.
I want you to know about all the wonderful miracles [DOU] that the Supreme God has performed for me.
Berean Amplified Bible — Daniel 4:2
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Daniel 4:2 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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חֵ֥לֶם
חֲזֵ֖ית
וִֽ/ידַחֲלִנַּ֑/נִי
וְ/הַרְהֹרִין֙
עַֽל
מִשְׁכְּבִ֔/י
וְ/חֶזְוֵ֥י
רֵאשִׁ֖/י
יְבַהֲלֻנַּֽ/נִי
חֵ֥לֶם
chêlem
H2493
dream
Adj
חֲזֵ֖ית
chăzâʼ
H2370
to see
Adj
וִֽ/ידַחֲלִנַּ֑/נִי
dᵉchal
H1763
to fear
Adj | V-Piel-Imperf-3ms | Suff
וְ/הַרְהֹרִין֙
harhôr
H2031
fantasies
Adj | N-mp
עַֽל
ʻal
H5922
since
Adj
מִשְׁכְּבִ֔/י
mishkab
H4903
bed
Adj | Suff
וְ/חֶזְוֵ֥י
chêzêv
H2376
vision
Adj | N-mp
רֵאשִׁ֖/י
rêʼsh
H7217
head
Adj | Suff
יְבַהֲלֻנַּֽ/נִי
bᵉhal
H927
to dismay
Adj | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Daniel 4:2
חֵ֥לֶם
chêlem
H2493
"dream"
Adj
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.
חֲזֵ֖ית
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.
וִֽ/ידַחֲלִנַּ֑/נִי
dᵉchal
H1763
"to fear"
Adj | V-Piel-Imperf-3ms | Suff
The Hebrew word for fear or being afraid, as used in Deuteronomy 1:29 where Moses encourages the Israelites not to fear. It can also mean to cause fear or be formidable, as in the description of God's power in Psalm 66:5.
Definition: 1) to fear 1a) (P'al) 1a1) to fear 1a2) terrible (pass participle) 1b) (Pael) to cause to be afraid, make afraid
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: make afraid, dreadful, fear, terrible. See also: Daniel 2:31; Daniel 6:27; Daniel 7:19.
וְ/הַרְהֹרִין֙
harhôr
H2031
"fantasies"
Adj | N-mp
This term refers to fantasies or mental images, like the thoughts that fill our minds. In the Bible, it describes the ideas or conceptions that people have, whether good or bad. The KJV translates it as 'thought'.
Definition: mental conception, fantasy, image, mental picture, fancy, imagining
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: thought. See also: Daniel 4:2.
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.
מִשְׁכְּבִ֔/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.
וְ/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.
יְבַהֲלֻנַּֽ/נִי
bᵉhal
H927
"to dismay"
Adj | Suff
This word means to hasten or terrify, and it's used in the Bible to describe people's reactions to threats or dangers. It can also mean to be in a state of alarm or trouble. It appears in stories of war and crisis.
Definition: 1) (Pual) to frighten, alarm, dismay 2) (Ithpa'al) to hurry, hasten 3) (Ithpa'al) alarmed (part.)
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: in haste, trouble. See also: Daniel 2:25; Daniel 5:9; Daniel 7:28.
Study Notes — Daniel 4:2
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- Context
- Cross References
- Daniel 4:2 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Daniel 4:2
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 4:2
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 4:2
- Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 4:2
- Ellicott's Commentary on Daniel 4:2
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Daniel 4:2
- Cambridge Bible on Daniel 4:2
- Barnes' Notes on Daniel 4:2
- Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 4:2
- Sermons on Daniel 4:2
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.Cross References
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| 1 | Daniel 3:26 | 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, |
| 2 | Psalms 66:16 | Come and listen, all you who fear God, and I will declare what He has done for me. |
| 3 | Psalms 71:18 | Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, O God, until I proclaim Your power to the next generation, Your might to all who are to come. |
| 4 | Acts 26:9–16 | So then, I too was convinced that I ought to do all I could to oppose the name of Jesus of Nazareth. And that is what I did in Jerusalem. With authority from the chief priests I put many of the saints in prison, and when they were condemned to death, I cast my vote against them. I frequently had them punished in the synagogues, and I tried to make them blaspheme. In my raging fury against them, I even went to foreign cities to persecute them. In this pursuit I was on my way to Damascus with the authority and commission of the chief priests. About noon, O king, as I was on the road, I saw a light from heaven, brighter than the sun, shining around me and my companions. We all fell to the ground, and I heard a voice say to me in Hebrew, ‘Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me? It is hard for you to kick against the goads.’ ‘Who are You, Lord?’ I asked. ‘I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,’ the Lord replied. ‘But get up and stand on your feet. For I have appeared to you to appoint you as a servant and as a witness of what you have seen from Me and what I will show you. |
| 5 | Psalms 92:1–2 | It is good to praise the LORD, and to sing praises to Your name, O Most High, to proclaim Your loving devotion in the morning and Your faithfulness at night |
| 6 | Joshua 7:19 | So Joshua said to Achan, “My son, give glory to the LORD, the God of Israel, and make a confession to Him. I urge you to tell me what you have done; do not hide it from me.” |
| 7 | Psalms 51:14 | Deliver me from bloodguilt, O God, the God of my salvation, and my tongue will sing of Your righteousness. |
| 8 | Acts 22:3–16 | “I am a Jew, born in Tarsus of Cilicia, but raised in this city. I was educated at the feet of Gamaliel in strict conformity to the law of our fathers. I am just as zealous for God as any of you here today. I persecuted this Way even to the death, detaining both men and women and throwing them into prison, as the high priest and the whole Council can testify about me. I even obtained letters from them to their brothers in Damascus, and I was on my way to apprehend these people and bring them to Jerusalem to be punished. About noon as I was approaching Damascus, suddenly a bright light from heaven flashed around me. I fell to the ground and heard a voice say to me, ‘Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?’ ‘Who are You, Lord?’ I asked. ‘I am Jesus of Nazareth, whom you are persecuting,’ He replied. My companions saw the light, but they could not understand the voice of the One speaking to me. Then I asked, ‘What should I do, Lord?’ ‘Get up and go into Damascus,’ He told me. ‘There you will be told all that you have been appointed to do.’ Because the brilliance of the light had blinded me, my companions led me by the hand into Damascus. There a man named Ananias, a devout observer of the law who was highly regarded by all the Jews living there, came and stood beside me. ‘Brother Saul,’ he said, ‘receive your sight.’ And at that moment I could see him. Then he said, ‘The God of our fathers has appointed you to know His will, and to see the Righteous One, and to hear His voice. You will be His witness to everyone of what you have seen and heard. And now what are you waiting for? Get up, be baptized, and wash your sins away, calling on His name.’ |
Daniel 4:2 Summary
In Daniel 4:2, King Nebuchadnezzar is expressing his joy and gratitude for the amazing things that the Most High God has done for him. He wants to share these signs and wonders with his people, just like the Psalmist shares God's wonders in Psalm 9:1. This verse reminds us that God is a God of wonder and might, and that He desires to have a personal relationship with each of us, as seen in Jeremiah 29:13. By sharing our own experiences of God's power and mercy with others, we can declare His sovereignty and glory, just like King Nebuchadnezzar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is King Nebuchadnezzar declaring the signs and wonders of the Most High God?
King Nebuchadnezzar is declaring the signs and wonders of the Most High God because he has personally experienced God's power and mercy, as seen in Daniel 4:2, and wants to share this with his people, similar to how the Psalmist declares God's wonders in Psalm 9:1.
What are the signs and wonders that the Most High God has performed for King Nebuchadnezzar?
The signs and wonders that the Most High God has performed for King Nebuchadnezzar are not explicitly stated in Daniel 4:2, but the context of the chapter suggests that they may be related to the dream and its interpretation, as well as the king's subsequent humility and recognition of God's sovereignty, as seen in Daniel 4:37.
How does King Nebuchadnezzar's declaration relate to his previous experiences with God?
King Nebuchadnezzar's declaration in Daniel 4:2 is a culmination of his previous experiences with God, including the interpretation of his dream by Daniel and the subsequent events that led to his recognition of God's sovereignty, as seen in Daniel 2:47 and Daniel 3:28-29.
What can we learn from King Nebuchadnezzar's example in declaring God's signs and wonders?
We can learn from King Nebuchadnezzar's example the importance of sharing our personal experiences of God's power and mercy with others, as seen in Psalm 107:2, and of recognizing and declaring God's sovereignty in our lives, as seen in Romans 11:36.
Reflection Questions
- What are some signs and wonders that God has performed in my life, and how can I declare them to others?
- How can I, like King Nebuchadnezzar, recognize and declare God's sovereignty in my life, even in the midst of challenges and uncertainties?
- What are some ways that I can share my personal experiences of God's power and mercy with others, and what impact can this have on their lives?
- How can I cultivate a deeper sense of humility and recognition of God's sovereignty, like King Nebuchadnezzar, and what role can prayer and reflection play in this process?
Gill's Exposition on Daniel 4:2
I thought it good,.... Or, "fair" (y) and beautiful, highly becoming me, what was my duty, and what might be profitable and beneficial to others, and make for the glory of the great God of heaven and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 4:2
I thought it good to shew the signs and wonders that the high God hath wrought toward me. I thought it good - `It was seemly before me' (Psalms 107:2-8).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 4:2
I did upon mature thoughts judge it very becoming me, yea, it was my pleasure to let all the world know, 1. The signs and wonders, 2. Wrought by the high God, 3. Toward me, wherein I was personally concerned: these were his reasons why he made it known to the world.
Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 4:2
Daniel 4:2 I thought it good to shew the signs and wonders that the high God hath wrought toward me.Ver. 2. I thought it good.] Chald., It was meet (or seemly) before me; It was my duty, so Junius. To show the signs and wonders.] "Signs" they were, because evident testimonies of God’ s wisdom, justice, power; "wonders," because worthy to be wondered at.
Ellicott's Commentary on Daniel 4:2
(2) Signs and wonders.—Comp. Isaiah 8:18. The appearance of various scriptural phrases in this letter leads us to believe that Daniel must have written it at the king’s request. The high God.—Referring to his language (Daniel 3:26).
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Daniel 4:2
Verse 2. I thought it good to show] A part of the decree was a recital of the wonders wrought by the hand of the true God in his kingdom and on his person.
Cambridge Bible on Daniel 4:2
2. I thought it good] better (R.V.) It hath seemed good unto me. to shew] to declare (Daniel 2:4). ‘Shew’ suggests here, at least to modern readers, a wrong sense. signs and wonders] similarly in Darius’s decree (Daniel 4:27). Cf. ‘signs and portents,’ Deuteronomy 4:34; Deuteronomy 6:22; Deuteronomy 7:19 al. (where the Targ. of Pseudo-Jon. represents ‘portents’ by the same word ‘wonders,’ which is used here). The meaning is, significant and surprising evidences of power. The phraseology of the proclamation, both in Daniel 4:2-3, and also in Daniel 4:34-35; Daniel 4:37, betrays its Jewish author. the high God] God Most High (Daniel 3:26). toward] lit. with, i.e. (in dealing) with: cf. Psalms 86:17 Heb.
Barnes' Notes on Daniel 4:2
I thought it good - Margin, “it was seemly before me.” The marginal reading is more in accordance with the original (קדמי שׁפר shephar qâdâmay).
Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 4:2
’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 4:2
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(Daniel) the Kings Experience by Willie Mullan | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of King Nebuchadnezzar from the book of Daniel. The preacher highlights how God took a definite action in the king's life, breakin |
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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 |
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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 |
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Home Before Dark by Vance Havner | In this sermon, the speaker begins by sharing a personal testimony about the importance of giving testimonies and sharing one's individual experiences. He references Psalm 66:16-20 |
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O Glorious Day by Vance Havner | In this sermon, the preacher reflects on his 64 years in ministry and shares his observations. He emphasizes that despite advancements in technology and knowledge, the core truths |
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God's Work in the Life of His Servants by Vance Havner | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the unchanging nature of the gospel. He uses an analogy of tasting different concoctions to highlight that the water of life, representing t |
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Evangelism 01 My Testimony by Welcome Detweiler | In this sermon, the teacher discusses a situation where a board does not explicitly state whether a certain action is allowed or not. The teacher asks the audience if they would li |