Parallel Verses

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;

New American Standard Bible

You, O king, are the king of kings, to whom the God of heaven has given the kingdom, the power, the strength and the glory;

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. The God of heaven has given you sovereignty, power, strength, and glory.

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;

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;

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,

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;

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
Thou
אנתּה 
'antah (Aramaic) 
thou, thee
Usage: 15

O king
מלך 
melek (Aramaic) 
Usage: 180

art a king
מלך 
melek (Aramaic) 
Usage: 180

of kings
מלך 
melek (Aramaic) 
Usage: 180

for the God
אלהּ 
'elahh (Aramaic) 
God, god
Usage: 95

of heaven
שׁמין 
Shamayin (Aramaic) 
Usage: 38

יהב 
Y@hab (Aramaic) 
Usage: 28

מלכוּ 
Malkuw (Aramaic) 
Usage: 57

חסן 
Checen (Aramaic) 
Usage: 2

and strength
תּקף 
T@qoph (Aramaic) 
Usage: 2

Context Readings

Daniel Praises God And Interprets The King's Dream

36 This is the dream; and we will tell the interpretation of it before the king. 37 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; 38 and wheresoever the children of men, the beasts of the field, and the fowl of the heavens dwell, he hath given them into thy hand, and hath made thee ruler over them all: thou art this head of gold.



Cross References

Ezekiel 26:7

For thus saith the Lord Jehovah: Behold, I will bring from the north, against Tyre, Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon, the king of kings, with horses, and with chariots, and with horsemen, and an assemblage, and much people.

Ezra 1:2

Thus says Cyrus king of Persia: All the kingdoms of the earth has Jehovah the God of the heavens given to me, and he has charged me to build him a house at Jerusalem, which is in Judah.

Ezra 7:12

Artaxerxes, king of kings, to Ezra the priest, an accomplished scribe of the law of the God of the heavens, and so forth.

Psalm 62:11

Once hath God spoken, twice have I heard this, that strength belongeth unto God.

Isaiah 47:5

Sit silent, and get thee into darkness, daughter of the Chaldeans; for thou shalt no more be called, Mistress of kingdoms.

Jeremiah 27:6-7

And now have I given all these lands into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, my servant; and the beasts of the field also have I given him to serve him.

Daniel 5:18

O thou king, the Most High God gave Nebuchadnezzar thy father the kingdom, and greatness, and glory, and majesty;

1 Kings 4:24

For he had dominion over all on this side the river, from Tiphsah as far as Gazah, over all the kings on this side the river; and he had peace on all sides round about.

2 Chronicles 36:23

Thus says Cyrus king of Persia: All the kingdoms of the earth has Jehovah the God of the heavens given to me, and he has charged me to build him a house at Jerusalem, which is in Judah. Whosoever there is among you of all his people, Jehovah his God be with him, and let him go up.

Proverbs 8:15

By me kings reign, and rulers make just decrees;

Isaiah 10:8

For he saith, Are not my princes all kings?

Jeremiah 28:14

For thus saith Jehovah of hosts, the God of Israel: I have put a yoke of iron upon the neck of all these nations, that they may serve Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon; and they shall serve him: and I have given him the beasts of the field also.

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

They shall drive thee from men, and thy dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field, and they shall make thee to eat grass as oxen, and thou shalt be bathed with the dew of heaven; and seven times shall pass over thee, till thou know that the Most High ruleth over the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will.

Daniel 4:32

and they shall drive thee from men, and thy dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field; they shall make thee to eat grass as oxen, and seven times shall pass over thee, until thou know that the Most High ruleth over the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will.

Daniel 4:34

And at the end of the days I Nebuchadnezzar lifted up mine eyes unto the heavens, 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.

Hosea 8:10

Although they hire among the nations, now will I gather them, and they shall begin to be straitened under the burden of the king of princes.

Matthew 6:13

and lead us not into temptation, but save us from evil.

John 19:11

Jesus answered, Thou hadst no authority whatever against me if it were not given to thee from above. On this account he that has delivered me up to thee has the greater sin.

Revelation 1:5

and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. To him who loves us, and has washed us from our sins in his blood,

Revelation 4:11

Thou art worthy, O our Lord and our God, to receive glory and honour and power; for thou hast created all things, and for thy will they were, and they have been created.

Revelation 5:12

saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that has been slain, to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.

Revelation 17:14

These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them; for he is Lord of lords and King of kings: and they that are with him called, and chosen, and faithful.

Revelation 19:16

And he has upon his garment, and upon his thigh, a name written, King of kings, and Lord of lords.

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