Parallel Verses
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;
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.
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;
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 its interpretation we do tell before the king. 37 '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; 38 and whithersoever sons of men are dwelling, the beast of the field, and the fowl of the heavens, He hath given into thy hand, and hath caused thee to rule over them all; thou art this head of gold.
Names
Cross References
Ezekiel 26:7
For, thus said the Lord Jehovah: Lo, I am bringing in unto Tyre Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon, From the north -- a king of kings, With horse, and with chariot, and with horsemen, Even an assembly, and a numerous people.
Ezra 1:2
Thus said Cyrus king of Persia, All kingdoms of the earth hath Jehovah, God of the heavens, given to me, and He hath laid a charge on me to build to Him a house in Jerusalem, that is in Judah;
Ezra 7:12
'Artaxerxes, king of kings, to Ezra the priest, a perfect scribe of the law of the God of heaven, and at such a time:
Psalm 62:11
Once hath God spoken, twice I heard this, That 'strength is with God.'
Isaiah 47:5
Sit silent, and go into darkness, O daughter of the Chaldeans, For no more do they cry to thee, 'Mistress of kingdoms.'
Jeremiah 27:6-7
And now, I -- I have given all these lands into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, My servant, and also the beast of the field I have given to him to serve him;
Daniel 5:18
thou, O king, God Most High, a kingdom, and greatness, and glory, and honour, gave to Nebuchadnezzar thy father:
1 Kings 4:24
for he is ruling over all beyond the river, from Tiphsah and unto Gaza, over all the kings beyond the river, and he hath peace from all his servants round about.
2 Chronicles 36:23
Thus said Cyrus king of Persia, All kingdoms of the earth hath Jehovah, God of the heavens, given to me, and He hath laid a charge on me to build to Him a house in Jerusalem, that is in Judah; who is among you of all His people? Jehovah his God is with him, and he doth go up.'
Proverbs 8:15
By me kings reign, and princes decree righteousness,
Isaiah 10:8
For he saith, 'Are not my princes altogether kings?
Jeremiah 28:14
For thus said Jehovah of Hosts, God of Israel, A yoke of iron I have put on the neck of all these nations to serve Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and they have served him, and also the beast of the field I have given to him.'
Daniel 4:3
His signs how great! and His wonders how mighty! His kingdom is a kingdom age-during, and His rule is with generation and generation.
Daniel 4:25
and they are driving thee away from men, and with the beast of the field is thy dwelling, and the herb as oxen they do cause thee to eat, and by the dew of the heavens they are wetting thee, and seven times do pass over thee, till that thou knowest that the Most High is ruler in the kingdom of men, and to whom He willeth He giveth it.
Daniel 4:32
and from men they are driving thee away, and with the beast of the field is thy dwelling, the herb as oxen they do cause thee to eat, and seven times do pass over thee, till that thou knowest that the Most High is ruler in the kingdom of men, and to whom He willeth He giveth it.
Daniel 4:34
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;
Hosea 8:10
Also though they hire among nations, Now I gather them, and they are pained a little, From the burden of a king of princes.
Matthew 6:13
And mayest Thou not lead us to temptation, but deliver us from the evil, because Thine is the reign, and the power, and the glory -- to the ages. Amen.
John 19:11
Jesus answered, 'Thou wouldest have no authority against me, if it were not having been given thee from above; because of this, he who is delivering me up to thee hath greater sin.'
Revelation 1:5
and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the first-born out of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth; to him who did love us, and did bathe us from our sins in his blood,
Revelation 4:11
Worthy art Thou, O Lord, to receive the glory, and the honour, and the power, because Thou -- Thou didst create the all things, and because of Thy will are they, and they were created.'
Revelation 5:12
saying with a great voice, 'Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive the power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing!'
Revelation 17:14
these with the Lamb shall make war, and the Lamb shall overcome them, because Lord of lords he is, and King of kings, and those with him are called, and choice, and stedfast.'
Revelation 19:16
and he hath upon the garment and upon his thigh the name written, 'King of kings, and Lord of lords.'