English Standard Version
Daniel 4:35
35all the inhabitants of the earth are accounted as nothing, and he does according to his will among the host of heaven and among the inhabitants of the earth; and none can stay his hand or say to him, "What have you done?"
Daniel 4:35 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing: and he doeth according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth: and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest thou?
- New International Version (NIV)All the peoples of the earth are regarded as nothing. He does as he pleases with the powers of heaven and the peoples of the earth. No one can hold back his hand or say to him: “What have you done?”
- New King James Version (NKJV)All the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing; He does according to His will in the army of heaven And among the inhabitants of the earth. No one can restrain His hand Or say to Him, “What have You done?”
- New Living Translation (NLT)All the people of the earth are nothing compared to him. He does as he pleases among the angels of heaven and among the people of the earth. No one can stop him or say to him, ‘What do you mean by doing these things?’
Context of Daniel 4:35
33Immediately the word was fulfilled against Nebuchadnezzar. He was driven from among men and ate grass like an ox, and his body was wet with the dew of heaven till his hair grew as long as eagles' feathers, and his nails were like birds' claws. 34At the end of the days I, Nebuchadnezzar, lifted my eyes to heaven, and my reason returned to me, and I blessed the Most High, and praised and honored him who lives forever, for his dominion is an everlasting dominion, and his kingdom endures from generation to generation; all the inhabitants of the earth are accounted as nothing, and he does according to his will among the host of heaven and among the inhabitants of the earth; and none can stay his hand or say to him, "What have you done?" 36At the same time my reason returned to me, and for the glory of my kingdom, my majesty and splendor returned to me. My counselors and my lords sought me, and I was established in my kingdom, and still more greatness was added to me. 37Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and extol and honor the King of heaven, for all his works are right and his ways are just; and those who walk in pride he is able to humble.
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וְכָל־דָּיְרֵ֤י אַרְעָא֙ כְּלָ֣ה חֲשִׁיבִ֔ין וּֽכְמִצְבְּיֵ֗הּ עָבֵד֙ בְּחֵ֣יל שְׁמַיָּ֔א וְדָיְרֵ֖י אַרְעָ֑א וְלָ֤א אִיתַי֙ דִּֽי־יְמַחֵ֣א בִידֵ֔הּ וְיֵ֥אמַר לֵ֖הּ מָ֥ה עֲבַֽדְתְּ׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- And allכֹּלkôl · allH3606
- the inhabitantsדּוּרdûr · to dwellH1753
- of the earthאֲרַע'ăra‛ · earth: planetH772
- reputedחֲשַׁבchăshab · to accountH2804
- as nothingלָאlâ' lâh · notH3809
- and he doethעֲבַד‛ăbad · to makeH5648
- according to his willצְבָאtsebâ' · to willH6634
- in the armyחַ֫יִלchayil · strengthH2429
- of heavenשָׁמַ֫יִןshâmayin · heavenH8065
- canאִיתַי'îythay · there isH383
- stayמְחָאmechâ' · to smiteH4223
- his handיַדyad · handH3028
- or sayאֲמַר'ămar · to sayH560
- unto him, Whatמָהmâh · what?H4101
Cross-references for Daniel 4:35
- Job 34:14If he should set his heart to it and gather to himself his spirit and his breath,
- Isaiah 40:15Behold, the nations are like a drop from a bucket, and are accounted as the dust on the scales; behold, he takes up the coastlands like fine dust.
- 1 Samuel 3:18So Samuel told him everything and hid nothing from him. And he said, "It is the Lord. Let him do what seems good to him."
- Job 23:13But he is unchangeable, and who can turn him back? What he desires, that he does.
- Psalms 33:9For he spoke, and it came to be; he commanded, and it stood firm.
- Psalms 115:3Our God is in the heavens; he does all that he pleases.
- Psalms 135:6Whatever the Lord pleases, he does, in heaven and on earth, in the seas and all deeps.
- Isaiah 14:24The Lord of hosts has sworn: "As I have planned, so shall it be, and as I have purposed, so shall it stand,
- Isaiah 46:10declaring the end from the beginning and from ancient times things not yet done, saying, 'My counsel shall stand, and I will accomplish all my purpose,'
- Matthew 11:25At that time Jesus declared, "I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to little children;
- Acts 4:28to do whatever your hand and your plan had predestined to take place.
- Ephesians 1:11In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will,
- Philippians 2:10so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth,
- Psalms 33:8Let all the earth fear the Lord; let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him!
- Psalms 49:1Hear this, all peoples! Give ear, all inhabitants of the world,
- Isaiah 26:9My soul yearns for you in the night; my spirit within me earnestly seeks you. For when your judgments are in the earth, the inhabitants of the world learn righteousness.
Commentaries on Daniel 4:35
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 35And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing - Are regarded as nothing in comparison with him. Compare Isaiah 40:15, note 17, note. Precisely the same sentiment occurs in Isaiah which is expressed here: “All nations before him are as nothing; and they are accounted unto him less than nothing and vanity.” And he doeth according to his will in the army of heaven - In the host of heaven - בחיל bechēyol - Greek, “in the power of heaven,” ̓ ͂ͅ…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 28-37Verses 28-37 Pride and self-conceit are sins that beset great men. They are apt to take that glory to themselves which is due to God only. While the proud word was in the king's mouth, the powerful word came from God. His understanding and his memory were gone, and all the powers of the rational soul were broken. How careful we ought to be, not to do any thing which may provoke God to put us out of our senses! God resists the proud. Nebuchadnezzar would…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 35He does as He pleases: God has complete power in heaven and on earth.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 3535. all ... as nothing--(Is 40:15, 17). according to his will in ... heaven--(Psa 115:3; 135:6; Mt 6:10; Ep 1:11). army--the heavenly hosts, angels and starry orbs (compare Is 24:21). none ... stay his hand--literally, "strike His hand." Image from striking the hand of another, to check him in doing anything (Is 43:13; 45:9). What doest thou--(Job 9:12; Ro 9:20).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Daniel 4
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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