Thematic Bible
Daniel 4:1 (show verse)
Nebuchadnezzar, king, unto all people, kindreds and tongues that dwell upon the whole earth: peace be multiplied among you.
Daniel 4:2 (show verse)
I thought it good to show the tokens and marvelous works that the high God hath wrought upon me.
Daniel 4:3 (show verse)
O how great are his tokens, and how mighty are his wonders? His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and his power lasteth for ever and ever.
Daniel 4:4 (show verse)
I, Nebuchadnezzar, being at rest in mine house, and flourishing in my palace,
Daniel 4:5 (show verse)
saw a dream, which made me afraid: and the thoughts that I had upon my bed, with the visions of mine head, troubled me.
Daniel 4:6 (show verse)
Then sent I out a commission, that all they which were of wisdom at Babylon should be brought before me, to tell me the interpretation of the dream.
Daniel 4:7 (show verse)
So there came the soothsayers, charmers, Chaldeans and conjurers of devils: to whom I told the dream. But what it betokened, they could not show me:
Chaldeans » Learned and wise men of the east
Divination » Those who practised » Consulted in difficulties
Divination » Practised by » Astrologers
Divination » Practised by » Magicians
Heathen » Divine revelations given to » Nebuchadnezzar
Magic » Magicians
Magician » Nebuchadnezzars
Wicked people » Warned
Divination » Those who practised » Consulted in difficulties
Divination » Practised by » Astrologers
Divination » Practised by » Magicians
Heathen » Divine revelations given to » Nebuchadnezzar
Magic » Magicians
Magician » Nebuchadnezzars
Wicked people » Warned
Daniel 4:8 (show verse)
till at the last, there came one Daniel, otherwise called Balteshazzar, according to the name of my God, which hath the spirit of the holy gods, in him: to whom I told the dream, saying,
Daniel » Jewish captive » Prophecies of
Dreams » Mentioned in scripture, of » Nebuchadnezzar
Heathen » Divine revelations given to » Nebuchadnezzar
Holy spirit » Inspiration of » The prophets » Daniel
Superstition » Instances of » Nebuchadnezzar, supposing that the spirit of the gods was upon daniel
Wicked people » Warned
Dreams » Mentioned in scripture, of » Nebuchadnezzar
Heathen » Divine revelations given to » Nebuchadnezzar
Holy spirit » Inspiration of » The prophets » Daniel
Superstition » Instances of » Nebuchadnezzar, supposing that the spirit of the gods was upon daniel
Wicked people » Warned
Daniel 4:9 (show verse)
"O Balteshazzar, thou prince of soothsayers: Forsomuch as I know that thou hast the spirit of the holy gods, and no secret is hid from thee. Tell me therefore, what the vision of my dream that I have seen may signify.
Daniel 4:10 (show verse)
I saw a vision in my head upon my bed: and behold, there stood a tree upon the ground,
Daniel 4:11 (show verse)
which was very high, great and mighty. The height reached unto the heaven, and the breadth extended to all the ends of the earth:
Daniel 4:12 (show verse)
his leaves were fair, he had very much fruit, so that every man had enough to eat therein. The beasts of the field had shadows under it, and the fowls of the air dwelt in the boughs thereof. Shortly, all creatures fed of it.
Beasts » Illustrative of » People of different nations
Beasts » Habitations of » Under spreading trees
Birds » Rest on trees
Fruitfulness » Degrees of
Heathen » Divine revelations given to » Nebuchadnezzar
Trees » Symbolical
Trees » Illustrative » Of kings, &c
Trees » Parts of, mentioned » The leaves
Wicked people » Warned
Beasts » Habitations of » Under spreading trees
Birds » Rest on trees
Fruitfulness » Degrees of
Heathen » Divine revelations given to » Nebuchadnezzar
Trees » Symbolical
Trees » Illustrative » Of kings, &c
Trees » Parts of, mentioned » The leaves
Wicked people » Warned
Daniel 4:13 (show verse)
I saw in my head a vision upon my bed: and behold, a watcher, and a holy one, came down from heaven
Daniel 4:14 (show verse)
and cried mightily, saying, 'Hew down the tree, break off his branches, shake off his leaves, and scatter his fruit abroad: that all the beasts may get them away from under him, and the fowls from his branches.
Daniel 4:15 (show verse)
Nevertheless, leave the ground of his root still in the earth, and bind him upon the plain field, with chains of iron and steel. With the dew of heaven shall he be wet, and he shall have his part in the herbs of the ground with other wild beasts.
Daniel 4:16 (show verse)
That man's heart of his shall be taken from him, and a beast's heart shall be given him, till seven years be come and gone upon him.
Daniel 4:17 (show verse)
This errand of the watcher, is a commandment grounded and sought out, in the counsel of him that is most holy: to learn men for to understand, that the highest hath power over the kingdoms of men; and giveth them to whom it liketh him, and bringeth the very outcasts of men over them.'
Daniel 4:18 (show verse)
This is the dream, that I, king Nebuchadnezzar, have seen. Therefore O Balteshazzar, tell thou me what it signifieth: forsomuch as all the wise men of my kingdom are not able to show me, what it meaneth. But thou canst do it, for the spirit of the holy gods is in thee."
Daniel 4:19 (show verse)
Then Daniel, whose name was Balteshazzar, held his peace by the space of a hour and his thoughts troubled him. So the king spake, and said, "O Balteshazzar, let neither the dream nor the interpretation thereof fear thee." Balteshazzar answered saying, "O my lord, this dream happen to thine enemies, and the interpretation to thine adversaries!
Daniel 4:20 (show verse)
As for the tree that thou sawest which was so great and mighty, whose height reached unto the heaven, and his breadth into all the world;
Daniel 4:21 (show verse)
whose leaves were fair, and the fruit much; under the which the beasts of the field had their habitation, and upon whose branches the fowls of the air did sit.
Daniel 4:22 (show verse)
Even thou, O king, art the tree: great and strong. Thy greatness increaseth, and reacheth unto the heaven, so doth thy power to the ends of the earth.
Daniel 4:23 (show verse)
But whereas the king saw a watcher, even a holy angel, that came down from heaven, and said, 'Hew down the tree, and destroy it: yet leave the ground of the root in the earth, and bind him upon the plain field with chains of iron and steel: He shall be wet with the dew of heaven, and his part shall be with the beasts of the field, till seven years be come and gone upon him.'
Daniel 4:24 (show verse)
This, O king, is the interpretation: yea, it is the very device of him that is highest of all, and it toucheth my lord the king.
Daniel 4:25 (show verse)
Thou shalt be cast out from men, and thy dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field: with grass shalt thou be fed like an ox. Thou must be wet with the dew of the heaven: yea, seven years shall come and go upon thee, till thou know that the highest hath power upon the kingdoms of men, and giveth them to whom he list.
Daniel 4:26 (show verse)
Moreover, whereas it was said that the root of the tree should be left still in the ground: it betokeneth that thy kingdom shall remain whole unto thee, after thou hast learned to know that the power cometh from heaven.
Daniel 4:27 (show verse)
Wherefore, O king, be content with my counsel, that thou mayest lose thy sins with righteousness, and thine offenses with mercy to poor people: for such things shall prolong thy peace."
Counsel » Wise » Examples of
Daniel » Jewish captive » Courage and fidelity of
God's Promises » Special promises to children, examples of » To the merciful
the Heathen » Employed to chastise the church
Mercy » Should be shown » To the poor
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Daniel, of nebuchadnezzar
Righteousness » Encouraged
Righteousness » The wicked » Should break off their sins by
Sin » Ministers should warn the wicked to forsake
Wicked people » Warned
Wise » Choice, examples of » Counsel, examples of
Daniel » Jewish captive » Courage and fidelity of
God's Promises » Special promises to children, examples of » To the merciful
the Heathen » Employed to chastise the church
Mercy » Should be shown » To the poor
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Daniel, of nebuchadnezzar
Righteousness » Encouraged
Righteousness » The wicked » Should break off their sins by
Sin » Ministers should warn the wicked to forsake
Wicked people » Warned
Wise » Choice, examples of » Counsel, examples of
Daniel 4:28 (show verse)
All these things touched the king Nebuchadnezzar.
Daniel 4:29 (show verse)
So after twelve months, the king walked up and down in the palace of the kingdom of Babylon,
Daniel 4:30 (show verse)
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."
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 » Exemplified
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
Temptation » Often arises through » Worldly glory
Worldly » Ambition » Builders
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 » Exemplified
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
Temptation » Often arises through » Worldly glory
Worldly » Ambition » Builders
Daniel 4:31 (show verse)
While these words were yet in the king's mouth, there fell a voice from heaven, saying, "O king Nebuchadnezzar, to thee be it spoken, 'Thy kingdom is departed from thee.
Daniel 4:32 (show verse)
Thou shalt be cast out of men's company: thy dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field, so that thou shalt eat grass like as an ox, till seven years be come and gone over thee: even until thou knowest, that the highest hath power upon the kingdoms of men, and that he may give them, unto whom it pleaseth him.'"
Daniel 4:33 (show verse)
The very same hour was this matter fulfilled upon Nebuchadnezzar: so that he was cast out of men's company, and ate grass like an ox; His body was wet with the dew of heaven, till his hairs were as great as Eagle's feathers, and his nails like bird's claws.
Abasement » Examples of » Nebuchadnezzar
Birds » Furnished with claws
Diseases » Disease, different forms of » Insanity
Eagles » Strength of its feathers alluded to
Insanity » Disease
Insanity » Of sin » Nebuchadnezzar
Insanity » Nebuchadnezzars
Penitence » Instances of » Nebuchadnezzar
Pride » Instances of » Nebuchadnezzar
Reason » Sinners devoid of » Dethroned
Sin » Insanity of » Nebuchadnezzar
Birds » Furnished with claws
Diseases » Disease, different forms of » Insanity
Eagles » Strength of its feathers alluded to
Insanity » Disease
Insanity » Of sin » Nebuchadnezzar
Insanity » Nebuchadnezzars
Penitence » Instances of » Nebuchadnezzar
Pride » Instances of » Nebuchadnezzar
Reason » Sinners devoid of » Dethroned
Sin » Insanity of » Nebuchadnezzar
Daniel 4:34 (show verse)
When this time was past, I, Nebuchadnezzar, lift up mine eyes unto heaven, and mine understanding was restored unto me again. Then gave I thanks to the highest. I magnified and praised him that liveth for evermore, whose power endureth alway, and his kingdom from one generation to another:
Endurance » The lord enduring forever
Eternal » Kingdom » Eternal kingdom of God and Christ
Insanity » Of sin » Nebuchadnezzar
Insanity » Nebuchadnezzars
Kingdom » Eternal kingdom of God and Christ
Opposition » There being no opposition to the lord
Penitence » Instances of » Nebuchadnezzar
Pride » Instances of » Nebuchadnezzar
Sin » Insanity of » Nebuchadnezzar
Eternal » Kingdom » Eternal kingdom of God and Christ
Insanity » Of sin » Nebuchadnezzar
Insanity » Nebuchadnezzars
Kingdom » Eternal kingdom of God and Christ
Opposition » There being no opposition to the lord
Penitence » Instances of » Nebuchadnezzar
Pride » Instances of » Nebuchadnezzar
Sin » Insanity of » Nebuchadnezzar
Daniel 4:35 (show verse)
in comparison of whom, all they that dwell upon the earth are to be reputed as nothing. He handleth according to his will, among the powers of heaven and among the inhabiters of the earth - and there is none that may resist his hand, or say, 'What doest thou?'
Armies » Illustrative of » Multitudes of angels
divine Counsels » Divine counsels, immutable
God » Examples of Leadership » Immutable
Heaven » God » Reigns in
Holy spirit » As sovereign disposer of all things
Opposition » There being no opposition to the lord
Penitence » Instances of » Nebuchadnezzar
Power » Of God » Described as » Irresistable
God, Power of » Described as » Irresistible
divine Counsels » Divine counsels, immutable
God » Examples of Leadership » Immutable
Heaven » God » Reigns in
Holy spirit » As sovereign disposer of all things
Opposition » There being no opposition to the lord
Penitence » Instances of » Nebuchadnezzar
Power » Of God » Described as » Irresistable
God, Power of » Described as » Irresistible
Daniel 4:36 (show verse)
At the same time was mine understanding given me again, and I was restored to the honour of my kingdom, to my dignity, and to my own shape again. My great estates and princes sought unto me, and I was set in my kingdom again, so that I had yet greater worship.
Daniel 4:37 (show verse)
Then did I, Nebuchadnezzar, love, magnify and praise the King of heaven: for all his works are true, and his ways right. As for those that go on proudly, he is able to bring them down.
Abasement » Who shall be abased
Exaltation » Those that exalt themselves
God » Voice of select readings » Ways of
Heaven/the heavens » The lord being king of heaven
Penitence » Instances of » Nebuchadnezzar
Pride » They who are guilty of, shall be » Abased
The Providence of God » Is righteous
The judgment of babylon » What is judgment
Truth » Of God » Exhibited in his » Works
the Truth of God » Exhibited in his » Works
Ways » Divine
Exaltation » Those that exalt themselves
God » Voice of select readings » Ways of
Heaven/the heavens » The lord being king of heaven
Penitence » Instances of » Nebuchadnezzar
Pride » They who are guilty of, shall be » Abased
The Providence of God » Is righteous
The judgment of babylon » What is judgment
Truth » Of God » Exhibited in his » Works
the Truth of God » Exhibited in his » Works
Ways » Divine