Parallel Verses
Amplified
You, O king, are the king of [earthly] kings, to whom the God of heaven has given the kingdom, the power, the strength and the glory;
New American Standard Bible
You, O king, are the
King James Version
Thou, O king, art a king of kings: for the God of heaven hath given thee a kingdom, power, and strength, and glory.
Holman Bible
Your Majesty, you are king of kings.
International Standard Version
You, your majesty, king of kings to whom the God of heaven has given the kingdom, the power, the strength, and the glory,
A Conservative Version
Thou, O king, are a king of kings, to whom the God of heaven has given the kingdom, the power, and the strength, and the glory.
American Standard Version
Thou, O king, art king of kings, unto whom the God of heaven hath given the kingdom, the power, and the strength, and the glory;
Bible in Basic English
You, O King, king of kings, to whom the God of heaven has given the kingdom, the power, and the strength, and the glory,
Darby Translation
Thou, O king, art a king of kings, unto whom the God of the heavens hath given the kingdom, the power, and the strength, and the glory;
Julia Smith Translation
Thou, O king, a king of kings: for the God of the heavens gave to thee a kingdom strong and powerful, and splendid.
King James 2000
You, O king, are a king of kings: for the God of heaven has given you a kingdom, power, and strength, and glory.
Lexham Expanded Bible
You, O king, the king of kings, to whom the God of heaven has given the kingdom, the power and the might and the glory,
Modern King James verseion
You, O king, are a king of kings. For the God of Heaven has given you a kingdom, power, and strength, and glory.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
O king, thou art a king of kings: For the God of heaven hath given thee a kingdom, riches, strength, and majesty:
NET Bible
"You, O king, are the king of kings. The God of heaven has granted you sovereignty, power, strength, and honor.
New Heart English Bible
You, O king, are king of kings, to whom the God of heaven has given the kingdom, the power, and the strength, and the glory;
The Emphasized Bible
Thou, O king, art the king of kings, - for, the God of the heavens, hath given unto thee, the kingship, the might, the power and the dignity;
Webster
Thou, O king, art a king of kings: for the God of heaven hath given thee a kingdom, power, and strength, and glory.
World English Bible
You, O king, are king of kings, to whom the God of heaven has given the kingdom, the power, and the strength, and the glory;
Youngs Literal Translation
'Thou, O king, art a king of kings, for the God of the heavens a kingdom, strength, and might, and glory, hath given to thee;
Themes
Babylon » Represented by » A head of gold
Babylon » Empire of » Extent of, at the time of nebuchadnezzar
Empires/world powers » The great image
Glory » Temporal » Is given by God
Nations » What nations the lord shall destroy
Topics
Interlinear
Y@hab (Aramaic)
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Daniel 2:37
Verse Info
Context Readings
Daniel Praises God And Interprets The King's Dream
36
“This was the dream; now we will tell the king its interpretation.
37 You, O king, are the king of [earthly] kings, to whom the God of heaven has given the kingdom, the power, the strength and the glory;
Names
Cross References
Ezekiel 26:7
For thus says the Lord God, “Behold, I will bring upon Tyre from the north
Ezra 1:2
“Thus says Cyrus king of Persia, ‘The
Ezra 7:12
“Artaxerxes, king of kings, to Ezra the priest, the scribe of the Law of the God of heaven, perfect peace (greetings). And now
Psalm 62:11
God has spoken once,
Twice I have heard this:
That power belongs to God.
Isaiah 47:5
“Sit in silence, and go into darkness,
O daughter of the Chaldeans;
For you will no longer be called
The queen of kingdoms.
Jeremiah 27:6-7
Now I have given all these lands into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, My servant and instrument, and I have also given the wild animals of the field to serve him.
Daniel 5:18
O king, the Most High God gave Nebuchadnezzar your father a kingdom and greatness and glory and majesty;
1 Kings 4:24
For he was ruling over everything west of the [Euphrates] River, from Tiphsah to Gaza, over all the kings west of the [Euphrates] River; and he had peace on all sides around him.
2 Chronicles 36:23
“Thus says Cyrus king of Persia: ‘The Lord, the God of heaven, has given me all the kingdoms of the earth, and He has appointed me to build Him a house in Jerusalem, which is in Judah. Whoever there is among you of all His people, may the Lord his God be with him, and let him go up [to Jerusalem]!’” Cross references: 2 Chronicles 36:9 : 2 Kin 24:8 2 Chronicles 36:21 : Lev 25:4; 26:43; Jer 25:11; 29:10 end of crossrefs
Proverbs 8:15
“By me kings reign
And rulers decide and decree justice.
Isaiah 10:8
For Assyria says, “Are not my princes all kings?
Jeremiah 28:14
For thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel, “I have put the iron yoke [of servitude] on the neck of all these nations, that they may serve Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon; and they will serve him. And I have even given him the beasts of the field.”’”
Daniel 4:3
“How great are His signs
And how mighty are His wonders!
His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom
And His dominion is from generation to generation.
Daniel 4:25
that you shall be driven from mankind and your dwelling place shall be with the beasts of the field; and that you be given grass to eat like the cattle and be wet with the dew of heaven; and seven periods of time shall pass over you, until you know [without any doubt] that the Most High [God] rules over the kingdom of mankind and He bestows it to whomever He desires.
Daniel 4:32
and you will be driven away from mankind, and your dwelling place will be with the animals of the field. You will be given grass to eat like the cattle, and seven periods of time will pass over you until you know [without any doubt] that the Most High God rules over the kingdom of mankind and He bestows it on whomever He desires.”’
Daniel 4:34
“But at the end of the days [that is, at the seven periods of time], I, Nebuchadnezzar, raised my eyes toward heaven, and my understanding and reason returned to me; and I blessed the Most High [God] and I praised and honored and glorified Him who lives forever,
And His kingdom endures from generation to generation.
Hosea 8:10
Yes, even though [with presents] they hire allies among the nations,
Now I will gather them up;
And [in a little while] they will begin
Because of the burden imposed by the king of princes [the king of Assyria].
Matthew 6:13
John 19:11
Jesus answered,
Revelation 1:5
and from Jesus Christ, the
Revelation 4:11
“Worthy are You, our Lord and God, to receive the glory and the honor and the power; for You created all things, and because of Your will they exist, and were created and brought into being.”
Revelation 5:12
saying in a loud voice,
Revelation 17:14
They will wage war against the Lamb (Christ), and the Lamb will triumph and conquer them, because He is Lord of lords and King of kings, and those who are with Him and on His side are the called and chosen (elect) and faithful.”
Revelation 19:16
And on His robe and on His thigh He has a name inscribed, “KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.”