Parallel Verses
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;
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;
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,
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.
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 is the dream; and we will tell its interpretation before the king. 37 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; 38 and wherever the children of men dwell, the animals of the field and the birds of the sky has he given into your hand, and has made you to rule over them all: you are the head of gold.
Names
Cross References
Ezekiel 26:7
For thus says the Lord Yahweh: Behold, I will bring on Tyre Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, king of kings, from the north, with horses, and with chariots, and with horsemen, and a company, and many people.
Ezra 1:2
"Thus says Cyrus king of Persia, 'Yahweh, the God of heaven, has given me all the kingdoms of the earth; and he has commanded me to build him a house in Jerusalem, which is in Judah.
Ezra 7:12
Artaxerxes, king of kings, to Ezra the priest, the scribe of the law of the God of heaven, perfect and so forth.
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, daughter of the Chaldeans; for you shall no more be called the mistress of kingdoms.
Jeremiah 27:6-7
Now have I given all these lands into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon, my servant; and the animals of the field also have I given him to serve him.
Daniel 5:18
You, king, the Most High God gave Nebuchadnezzar your father the kingdom, and greatness, and glory, and majesty:
1 Kings 4:24
For he had dominion over all [the region] on this side the River, from Tiphsah even to Gaza, over all the kings on this side the River: and he had peace on all sides around him.
2 Chronicles 36:23
"Thus says Cyrus king of Persia, 'Yahweh, the God of heaven, has given all the kingdoms of the earth to me; and he has commanded me to build him a house in Jerusalem, which is in Judah. Whoever there is among you of all his people, Yahweh his God be with him, and let him go up.'"
Proverbs 8:15
By me kings reign, and princes decree justice.
Isaiah 10:8
For he says, "Aren't all of my princes kings?
Jeremiah 28:14
For thus says Yahweh of Armies, the God of Israel: I have put a yoke of iron on 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 animals 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
that you shall be driven from men, and your dwelling shall be with the animals of the field, and you shall be made to eat grass as oxen, and shall be wet with the dew of the sky, and seven times shall pass over you; until you know that the Most High rules in the kingdom of men, and gives it to whomever he will.
Daniel 4:32
and you shall be driven from men; and your dwelling shall be with the animals of the field; you shall be made to eat grass as oxen; and seven times shall pass over you; until you know that the Most High rules in the kingdom of men, and gives it to whomever he will.
Daniel 4:34
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.
Hosea 8:10
But although they sold themselves among the nations, I will now gather them; and they begin to waste away because of the oppression of the king of mighty ones.
Matthew 6:13
Bring us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For yours is the Kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. Amen.'
John 19:11
Jesus answered, "You would have no power at all against me, unless it were given to you from above. Therefore he who delivered me to you has greater sin."
Revelation 1:5
and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To him who loves us, and washed us from our sins by his blood;
Revelation 4:11
"Worthy are you, our Lord and God, the Holy One, to receive the glory, the honor, and the power, for you created all things, and because of your desire they existed, and were created!"
Revelation 5:12
saying with a loud voice, "Worthy is the Lamb who has been killed to receive the power, wealth, wisdom, strength, honor, glory, and blessing!"
Revelation 17:14
These will war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will overcome them, for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings. They also will overcome who are with him, called and chosen and faithful."
Revelation 19:16
He has on his garment and on his thigh a name written, "KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS."