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Daniel 4:34

Daniel 4:34 in Multiple Translations

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.

And at the end of the days I Nebuchadnezzar lifted up mine eyes unto heaven, and mine understanding returned unto me, and I blessed the most High, and I praised and honoured him that liveth for ever, whose dominion is an everlasting dominion, and his kingdom is from generation to generation:

And at the end of the days I, Nebuchadnezzar, lifted up mine eyes unto heaven, and mine understanding returned unto me, and I blessed the Most High, and I praised and honored him that liveth for ever; for his dominion is an everlasting dominion, and his kingdom from generation to generation;

And at the end of the days, I, Nebuchadnezzar, lifting up my eyes to heaven, got back my reason, and, blessing the Most High, I gave praise and honour to him who is living for ever, whose rule is an eternal rule and whose kingdom goes on from generation to generation.

Once the time had passed, I, Nebuchadnezzar, looked up to heaven and my sanity returned to me. I blessed and praised the Most High and worshiped the One who lives forever. His rule is an eternal rule, and his kingdom lasts for all generations.

Now therefore I Nebuchad-nezzar prayse and extoll and magnifie the King of heauen, whose workes are all trueth, and his wayes iudgement, and those that walke in pride, he is able to abase.

'And at the end of the days I, Nebuchadnezzar, mine eyes to the heavens have lifted up, and mine understanding unto me returneth, and the Most High I have blessed, and the Age-during Living One I have praised and honoured, whose dominion [is] a dominion age-during, and His kingdom with generation and generation;

At the end of the days I, Nebuchadnezzar, lifted up my eyes to heaven, and my understanding returned to me; and I blessed the Most High, and I praised and honored him who lives forever, for his dominion is an everlasting dominion, and his kingdom from generation to generation.

And at the end of the days I Nebuchadnezzar lifted up my eyes to heaven, and my understanding returned to me, and I blessed the most High, and I praised and honored him that liveth for ever, whose dominion is an everlasting dominion, and his kingdom is from generation to generation:

Therefore I Nabuchodonosor do now praise, and magnify, and glorify the King of heaven: because all his works are true, and his ways judgments, and them that walk in pride he is able to abase.

“After those seven years ended, I, Nebuchadnezzar, looked up toward heaven, and I acknowledged that what God said was true. Then I could think correctly again. I praised and worshiped the Supreme God, and I honored him, the one who lives forever. He rules forever; his kingdom will never end.

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Daniel 4:34 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB כְּעַ֞ן אֲנָ֣ה נְבוּכַדְנֶצַּ֗ר מְשַׁבַּ֨ח וּ/מְרוֹמֵ֤ם וּ/מְהַדַּר֙ לְ/מֶ֣לֶךְ שְׁמַיָּ֔/א דִּ֤י כָל מַעֲבָד֨וֹ/הִי֙ קְשֹׁ֔ט וְ/אֹרְחָתֵ֖/הּ דִּ֑ין וְ/דִי֙ מַהְלְכִ֣ין בְּ/גֵוָ֔ה יָכִ֖ל לְ/הַשְׁפָּלָֽה
כְּעַ֞ן kᵉʻan H3705 now Adj
אֲנָ֣ה ʼănâʼ H576 me Adj
נְבוּכַדְנֶצַּ֗ר Nᵉbûwkadnetstsar H5020 Nebuchadnezzar Adj
מְשַׁבַּ֨ח shᵉbach H7624 to praise Adj
וּ/מְרוֹמֵ֤ם rûwm H7313 to rise Adj | V-o
וּ/מְהַדַּר֙ hădar H1922 to honor Adj | V-Piel
לְ/מֶ֣לֶךְ melek H4430 king Adj | N-ms
שְׁמַיָּ֔/א shâmayin H8065 heaven Adj | Art
דִּ֤י dîy H1768 that Adj
כָל kôl H3606 all Adj
מַעֲבָד֨וֹ/הִי֙ maʻbâd H4567 work Adj | Suff
קְשֹׁ֔ט qᵉshôwṭ H7187 truth Adj
וְ/אֹרְחָתֵ֖/הּ ʼôrach H735 way Adj | N-fp | Suff
דִּ֑ין dîyn H1780 judgment Adj
וְ/דִי֙ dîy H1768 that Adj | Rel
מַהְלְכִ֣ין hălak H1981 to go Adj
בְּ/גֵוָ֔ה gêvâh H1467 pride Adj | N-fs
יָכִ֖ל yᵉkêl H3202 be able Adj
לְ/הַשְׁפָּלָֽה shᵉphal H8214 be low Adj | V-Hiphil-Inf-a
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Hebrew Word Reference — Daniel 4:34

כְּעַ֞ן kᵉʻan H3705 "now" Adj
In the Bible, this word means 'now' or 'at this time', often used to indicate a current moment or situation, like in Genesis. It's about what's happening currently. It's used to show when something is happening.
Definition: now, at this time, until now Aramaic equivalent: ke.e.net (כְּעֶ֫נֶת "now" H3706)
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: now. See also: Ezra 4:13; Daniel 2:23; Daniel 6:9.
אֲנָ֣ה ʼănâʼ H576 "me" Adj
This is the Hebrew word for I or me, often used to emphasize the speaker. In the book of Daniel, it is used by the prophet to express his own thoughts and feelings.
Definition: I (first pers. sing. -usually used for emphasis) Aramaic of a.ni (אֲנִי, אָֽנֹכִ֫י "I" H0589)
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: I, as for me. See also: Ezra 6:12; Daniel 4:6; Daniel 7:28.
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.
מְשַׁבַּ֨ח shᵉbach H7624 "to praise" Adj
This word also means to praise, but with a sense of adoration. In Daniel 2:23, Daniel praises God for revealing a mystery. The KJV translates it simply as 'praise'.
Definition: (Pael) to laud, praise, adulate, adore Aramaic of sha.vach (שָׁבַח "to praise" H7623B)
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: praise. See also: Daniel 2:23; Daniel 4:34; Daniel 5:23.
וּ/מְרוֹמֵ֤ם rûwm H7313 "to rise" Adj | V-o
This word means to rise up or lift something, like a person lifting their hands in praise or a nation rising to power. In the Bible, it's used to describe God exalting the humble and lifting up those who trust in Him.
Definition: 1) to rise 1a) (P'al) to be lifted up 1b) (Aphel) to exalt 1c) (Hithpolel) to lift oneself up
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: extol, lift up (self), set up. See also: Daniel 4:34; Daniel 5:20; Daniel 5:23.
וּ/מְהַדַּר֙ hădar H1922 "to honor" Adj | V-Piel
To honor also means to glorify or magnify God, as seen in the Bible when praising or worshiping Him, like in the book of Daniel.
Definition: (Pael) to glorify (God) Aramaic of ha.dar (הָדַר "to honor" H1921)
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: glorify, honour. See also: Daniel 4:31; Daniel 4:34; Daniel 5:23.
לְ/מֶ֣לֶךְ melek H4430 "king" Adj | N-ms
Melek means king, referring to a ruler or monarch, used in the Bible to describe kings like David and Solomon. It is translated as king or royal in the KJV.
Definition: king Aramaic of me.lekh (מֶ֫לֶךְ "king" H4428) § 1) king
Usage: Occurs in 131 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Ezra 4:8; Daniel 3:1; Daniel 7:24.
שְׁמַיָּ֔/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.
דִּ֤י 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.
כָל kôl H3606 "all" Adj
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.
מַעֲבָד֨וֹ/הִי֙ maʻbâd H4567 "work" Adj | Suff
This Hebrew word also means work or action, and is used to describe what God does in history. It refers to an act or deed, and is used to talk about what people or God do. The KJV translates it as work.
Definition: 1) work 2) (TWOT) action (of God in history)
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: work. See also: Daniel 4:34.
קְשֹׁ֔ט qᵉshôwṭ H7187 "truth" Adj
This word means truth or fidelity, like the faithfulness of God to his people, as promised in Psalm 119.
Definition: truth Aramaic of qosh.te (קֹשְׁטְ "truth" H7189B)
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: truth. See also: Daniel 2:47; Daniel 4:34.
וְ/אֹרְחָתֵ֖/הּ ʼôrach H735 "way" Adj | N-fp | Suff
The word for way or path refers to a road or course of life. It is used in the Bible to describe physical journeys, such as traveling to a destination, as well as spiritual paths and the course of one's life.
Definition: way, path, course of life Aramaic of o.rach (אֹ֫רַח "way" H0734)
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: way. See also: Daniel 4:34; Daniel 5:23.
דִּ֑ין dîyn H1780 "judgment" Adj
This Hebrew word means judgment or a court decision, and it can also imply conflict or strife. It is used in the Bible to describe God's judgment or human legal systems.
Definition: judgment Aramaic of din (דִּין "judgment" H1779)
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: judgement. See also: Ezra 7:26; Daniel 7:10; Daniel 7:26.
וְ/דִי֙ dîy H1768 "that" Adj | Rel
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.
מַהְלְכִ֣ין hălak H1981 "to go" Adj
Means to walk or go, similar to H1980. It is used in the Bible to describe physical movement or action. Often translated as 'to walk' or 'walking about' in English versions.
Definition: 1) to walk, go 1a) (P'al) walking about (participle) 1b) (Aphel) to walk
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: walk. See also: Daniel 3:25; Daniel 4:26; Daniel 4:34.
בְּ/גֵוָ֔ה gêvâh H1467 "pride" Adj | N-fs
This word is similar to H1466, also meaning pride or arrogance. It's used in Aramaic parts of the Bible to describe someone's haughty attitude. The KJV simply translates it as 'pride'.
Definition: pride Aramaic of ge.vah (גֵּוָה "pride" H1466)
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: pride. See also: Daniel 4:34.
יָכִ֖ל yᵉkêl H3202 "be able" Adj
Similar to H3201, this word also means to be able, but is used in the Aramaic language and has a slightly different connotation, still translated as 'be able' or 'prevail'.
Definition: 1) to be able 1a) (P'al) 1a1) to be able 1a2) to prevail
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: be able, can, couldest, prevail. See also: Daniel 2:10; Daniel 4:15; Daniel 7:21.
לְ/הַשְׁפָּלָֽה shᵉphal H8214 "be low" Adj | V-Hiphil-Inf-a
This Hebrew word means to bring someone or something down, either physically or in status, often used to describe humbling oneself before God. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament, such as in Proverbs and Psalms. It emphasizes lowering one's pride or expectations.
Definition: 1) to be or bring low, humble 1a) (Aphel) to bring low, humble
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: abase, humble, put down, subdue. See also: Daniel 4:34; Daniel 5:22; Daniel 7:24.

Study Notes — Daniel 4:34

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1 Revelation 4:10 the twenty-four elders fall down before the One seated on the throne, and they worship Him who lives forever and ever. They cast their crowns before the throne, saying:
2 Jeremiah 10:10 But the LORD is the true God; He is the living God and eternal King. The earth quakes at His wrath, and the nations cannot endure His indignation.
3 Daniel 12:7 And the man dressed in linen, who was above the waters of the river, raised his right hand and his left hand toward heaven, and I heard him swear by Him who lives forever, saying, “It will be for a time, and times, and half a time. When the power of the holy people has finally been shattered, all these things will be completed.”
4 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.
5 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.
6 Daniel 4:32 You will be driven away from mankind to live with the beasts of the field, and you will feed on grass like an ox. And seven times will pass you by, until you acknowledge that the Most High rules over the kingdom of mankind and gives it to whom He wishes.”
7 Daniel 6:26 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.
8 Daniel 4:26 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.
9 Daniel 5:21 He was driven away from mankind, and his mind was like that of a beast. He lived with the wild donkeys and ate grass like an ox, and his body was drenched with the dew of heaven until he acknowledged that the Most High God rules over the kingdom of mankind, setting over it whom He wishes.
10 Luke 1:33 and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever. His kingdom will never end!”

Daniel 4:34 Summary

[Daniel 4:34 tells us that after Nebuchadnezzar looked up to heaven, his sanity was restored, and he praised the Most High, acknowledging God's eternal dominion and kingdom. This shows us the importance of humility and recognizing God's sovereignty in our lives, similar to what is taught in Proverbs 3:6. By looking to God and acknowledging His rule, we can find restoration and peace, just like Nebuchadnezzar did. This verse reminds us that God's kingdom endures forever, and we should seek to honor and glorify Him in our lives, as encouraged in 1 Chronicles 16:31.]

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened to Nebuchadnezzar's sanity at the end of the seven years?

At the end of the seven years, Nebuchadnezzar's sanity was restored to him as he looked up to heaven and acknowledged the Most High, as seen in Daniel 4:34 and also referenced in Daniel 4:32 where it was prophesied that he would acknowledge the Most High rules over the kingdom of mankind.

Why did Nebuchadnezzar praise the Most High after his sanity was restored?

Nebuchadnezzar praised the Most High because he recognized God's dominion is everlasting and His kingdom endures from generation to generation, as stated in Daniel 4:34, which is similar to what is expressed in Psalm 103:19 that God's kingdom rules over all.

What can we learn from Nebuchadnezzar's experience about God's sovereignty?

From Nebuchadnezzar's experience, we learn that God's sovereignty is absolute, and He does as He pleases with the army of heaven and the peoples of the earth, as mentioned in Daniel 4:35, which aligns with the teachings in Romans 9:21 that God has the right to do as He wills with His creation.

How did Nebuchadnezzar's perspective change after his experience?

After his experience, Nebuchadnezzar's perspective changed as he came to acknowledge and honor the Most High, recognizing God's eternal dominion and kingdom, which is a significant shift from his previous pride and arrogance, as seen in the contrast between Daniel 4:30 and Daniel 4:34.

Reflection Questions

  1. What are some areas in my life where I need to acknowledge God's sovereignty and dominion?
  2. How can I, like Nebuchadnezzar, learn to praise and glorify God even in the midst of challenging circumstances?
  3. In what ways can I apply the lesson of God's everlasting dominion to my daily life and decisions?
  4. What does it mean for me to 'look up to heaven' and seek God's perspective in my life, as Nebuchadnezzar did in Daniel 4:34?

Gill's Exposition on Daniel 4:34

And at the end of the days,.... Of the time fixed in the dream; that is, at the end of seven years, as Jarchi rightly interprets it; this according to Bishop Usher (n), Dean Prideaux (o), and Mr.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 4:34

And at the end of the days I Nebuchadnezzar lifted up mine eyes unto heaven, and mine understanding returned unto me, and I blessed the most High, and I praised and honoured him that liveth for ever,

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 4:34

Mine understanding returned unto me; God shined upon his soul, and gave him understanding to reflect upon his condition, to consider his sad state, and the causes of it. I blessed the Most High; by prayer and praise adoring the justice and mercy of God towards him, giving God the glory of his sovereignty and unchangeableness, .

Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 4:34

Daniel 4:34 And at the end of the days I Nebuchadnezzar lifted up mine eyes unto heaven, and mine understanding returned unto me, and I blessed the most High, and I praised and honoured him that liveth for ever, whose dominion [is] an everlasting dominion, and his kingdom [is] from generation to generation:Ver. 34. And at the end of the days.] When my pride was now subdued, but hardly to sound conversion. I Nebuehadnezzar lift up mine eyes.] Happy he if with Simeon his eyes had seen God’ s salvation. Many are humbled but not humble, low but not lowly. And mine understanding returned.] The use of his reason, whereof he had been bereft, and an opinion put into him that he was a beast. Mad men are apt to think themselves kings, horses, or other creatures than they are. Whose dominion is everlasting.] A natural man will sooner confess God to be true, just, powerful, wise, &c., than merciful, and all because the love of God is not shed abroad in his heart by the Holy Ghost.

Ellicott's Commentary on Daniel 4:34

(34) Lifted up mine eyes.—A sign of seeking help from heaven, as Psalms 123:1. By his “understanding” is not meant his consciousness so much as his sense of personality, which had been lost for a time. Whose dominion . . .—These words, like those in Daniel 4:3, recall Psalms 145:13; and the next verse is not unlike Isaiah 40:17; Isaiah 43:13; Isaiah 43:21. It is hard to suppose that the king was so thoroughly versed in the Hebrew Scriptures that he should be able to make use of them as doxologies. This gives support to the conjecture that the letter was composed by Daniel and not by the king.

Cambridge Bible on Daniel 4:34

34–37. At the end of the appointed time, Nebuchadnezzar’s reason returned to him: he owned the sovereignty of the Most High, and was restored to his kingdom; and now, in thankful acknowledgement of His power, he issues his present proclamation.

Barnes' Notes on Daniel 4:34

And at the end of the days - That is, the time designated; to wit, the “seven times” that were to pass over him. I Nebuchadnezzar lifted up mine eyes unto heaven - Probably the first thing that indicated returning reason.

Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 4:34

34, 35. This is a dramatic representation of the king’s thankfulness. It is not to be regarded as literally a royal and public proclamation by Nebuchadnezzar of his own insanity and vanity. (Compare note Daniel 4:1-3). The LXX.

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Willie Mullan (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
Zac Poonen Knowing God as Our Father - Inwardly (Tamil) by Zac Poonen This sermon emphasizes the importance of knowing God as our Father and understanding His sovereignty. It highlights the significance of being filled with the Holy Spirit to truly e
Joshua Daniel No Room for Vanity and Pride by Joshua Daniel This sermon emphasizes the fleeting nature of human achievements and the vanity of worldly success, drawing from Psalms 39 and the story of King Nebuchadnezzar. It highlights the i
Israel Wayne Life Lessons From the Life of Jonah by Israel Wayne This sermon delves into the sovereignty of God through the life lessons of Jonah, exploring the questions God asks individuals to challenge their assumptions and understand His nat
Chuck Smith Luke 14:11 by Chuck Smith Chuck Smith emphasizes the principle that true exaltation comes through humility, as demonstrated by Jesus during a dinner at a Pharisee's house. Observing the guests vying for pla
Willie Mullan (Revelation) the Importance of the Book by Willie Mullan In this sermon, the preacher describes a vision of the heavenly throne room. He envisions four beasts representing different faces, including a lion and an ox. The preacher also me

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