Parallel Verses
The Emphasized Bible
the king spake and said, Is not, this, Babylon the great, - which, I myself, have built as the home of the kingdom, by the might of my power, and for the dignity of my majesty?
New American Standard Bible
The king
King James Version
The king spake, and said, Is not this great Babylon, that I have built for the house of the kingdom by the might of my power, and for the honour of my majesty?
Holman Bible
the king exclaimed, “Is this not Babylon the Great that I have built by my vast power to be a royal residence and to display my majestic glory?”
International Standard Version
he commented to himself, "Isn't Babylon great? I've built a royal palace in it by my own might and power, for the sake of my majesty."
A Conservative Version
The king spoke and said, Is not this great Babylon, which I have built for the royal dwelling-place by the might of my power and for the glory of my majesty?
American Standard Version
The king spake and said, Is not this great Babylon, which I have built for the royal dwelling-place, by the might of my power and for the glory of my majesty?
Amplified
The king said thoughtfully, ‘Is not this the great Babylon which I myself have built as the royal residence and seat of government by the might of my power and for the honor and glory of my majesty?’
Bible in Basic English
The king made answer and said, Is this not great Babylon, which I have made for the living-place of kings, by the strength of my power and for the glory of my honour?
Darby Translation
the king spoke and said, Is not this great Babylon, that I have built for the house of the kingdom by the might of my power and for the glory of my majesty?
Julia Smith Translation
The king answered and said, Is not this great Babel, that I built it for the house of the kingdom by the strength of my power, and for the honor of my majesty?
King James 2000
The king spoke, and said, Is not this great Babylon, that I have built for the house of the kingdom by the might of my power, and for the honor of my majesty?
Lexham Expanded Bible
And the king answered and said, "Is this not the great Babylon which I have built as a royal palace by the strength of my own power, and for the glory of my own majesty?"
Modern King James verseion
The king spoke and said, Is this not great Babylon that I have built for the house of the kingdom by the might of my power and for the honor of my majesty?
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
and said, "This is the great city of Babylon, which I myself, with my power and strength, have made a king's court, for the honour of my majesty."
NET Bible
The king uttered these words: "Is this not the great Babylon that I have built for a royal residence by my own mighty strength and for my majestic honor?"
New Heart English Bible
The king spoke and said, "Is not this great Babylon, which I have built for the royal dwelling place, by the might of my power and for the glory of my majesty?"
Webster
The king spoke, and said, Is not this great Babylon, that I have built for the house of the kingdom by the might of my power, and for the honor of my majesty?
World English Bible
The king spoke and said, Is not this great Babylon, which I have built for the royal dwelling place, by the might of my power and for the glory of my majesty?
Youngs Literal Translation
the king hath answered and said, Is not this that great Babylon that I have built, for the house of the kingdom, in the might of my strength, and for the glory of mine honour?
Themes
Babylon » City of » Capital of the kingdom of babylon
Babylon » Babylon the capital of » Enlarged by nebuchadnezzar
Babylon » Babylon the capital of » Called babylon the great
Cities » Often great and goodly
Cities » Were called after » The country in which built
Penitence » Instances of » Nebuchadnezzar
Pride » Instances of » Nebuchadnezzar
Pride » Examples of » Nebuchadnezzar
Prosperity » Perils of » Examples of the evil effects of
The Providence of God » Danger of denying
Self-exaltation » Instances of » Nebuchadnezzar
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Daniel 4:30
Verse Info
Context Readings
God Judges The King For His Hubris
29 At the end of twelve months, over the palace of the kingdom of Babylon, was he walking: 30 the king spake and said, Is not, this, Babylon the great, - which, I myself, have built as the home of the kingdom, by the might of my power, and for the dignity of my majesty? 31 While yet the word was in the mouth of the king, a voice, out of the heavens, fell, - Unto thee, is it said, O Nebuchadnezzar the king, The kingdom, hath departed from thee;
Cross References
Isaiah 37:24-25
Through thy servants, thou hast reproached My Lord and hast said, - With my multitude of chariots, have I ascended The height of the mountains The recesses of Lebanon, That I may cut down Its tallest cedars Its choicest firs, That I may enter Its highest summit, Its thick garden forest:
Genesis 10:10
So the beginning of his kingdom came to be Babel, and Erech, and Accad and Calneh, in the land of Shinar.
Genesis 11:2-9
And it came to pass as they brake away onwards, that they found a plain in the land of Shinar, and dwelt there.
1 Chronicles 29:12-14
and, riches and honour, are from before thee, and, thou, art ruling over all, and, in thy hand, are power and might, - and, in thy hand, it is, to give greatness and strength unto any.
2 Chronicles 2:5-6
And, the house which I am about to build, must be great, - for great is our God, above all gods.
Esther 1:4
when he showed the riches of the glory of his kingdom, and the splendour of his excellent majesty, many days, a hundred and eighty days;
Psalm 49:20
A son of earth though wealthy, who discerneth not, Hath made himself a by-word, Beasts, they resemble.
Psalm 73:8
They mock, and wickedly command oppression, From on high, they command;
Psalm 104:1
Bless, O my soul, Yahweh, - Yahweh, my God, thou art exceedingly great, With honour and majesty, hast thou clothed thyself,
Psalm 145:5-12
The splendour of the glory of thy majesty, shall they speak, and, thy wonders, will I utter.
Proverbs 16:18
Before grievous injury, pride! and, before a fall, haughtiness of spirit!
Isaiah 10:8-15
For he saith: - Are not, my generals, all alike, kings?
Ezekiel 28:2-5
Son of man Say to the Prince of Tyre. Thus, saith My Lord. Yahweh - Because lofty, is thy heart and thou hast said A GOD, am I, In the seat of God, have I taken my seat In the heart of the seas; Whereas thou art a man, and not a GOD, But hast set thy heart as the heart of God:
Ezekiel 29:3
Speak, and thou shalt say - Thus, saith My Lord Yahweh Behold me! against thee O Pharaoh king of Egypt, The great Crocodile that lieth along in the midst of his rivers: Who saith - My river is, mine own, Since I myself made it me!
Daniel 5:18-20
As for thee, O king, the Most High God, gave, kingship and greatness and honour and majesty, unto Nebuchadnezzar thy father;
Habakkuk 1:15-16
All of which, with a hook, one bringeth up, raketh together with his drag, and hath gathered with his net, -
Habakkuk 2:4-5
Lo! as for the conceited one, crooked is his soul within him,- but, one who is righteous, by his faithfulness, shall live.
Luke 12:19-20
and will say to my soul - Soul! thou hast many good things lying by for many years: be taking thy rest, eat, drink,be making merry!
Luke 14:11
Because, everyone who exalteth himself, shall be abased; and, he that abaseth himself, shall be exalted?
1 Corinthians 10:31
Whether, therefore, ye eat or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do, all things to the glory of God.
1 Peter 5:5
In like manner, ye younger men - submit yourselves unto elders; - All, however, one towards another, gird on humility; because, God, against the haughty, arrayeth himself, whereas, unto the lowly, he giveth favour.
Revelation 16:19
and the great city became divided into three parts, and the cities of the nations fell; and, Babylon the Great, was brought into remembrance before God, to give unto her the cup of the wine of the wrath of his anger;
Revelation 17:5
and, upon her forehead, a name written, a secret: Babylon the great, the Mother of the Harlots and of the Abominations of the earth.
Revelation 18:10
afar off, standing, because of their fear of her torment, saying - Alas! alas! the great city! Babylon, the mighty city! That, in one hour, hath come thy judgment.
Revelation 18:21
And one mighty messenger lifted a stone, as it were a great millstone, and cast it into the sea, saying - Thus, with main force, shall be cast down, Babylon the great city, - and in nowise be found any more;
Revelation 21:24-26
And the nations, shall walk, through her light; and, the kings of the earth, do bring their glory into it,