Bible Commentary

Then they brought the golden vessels that were taken out of the temple of the house of God which [was] at Jerusalem; and the king, and his princes, his wives, and his concubines, drank in them. 3. This act was not one ofnecessity, or for honor’s sake, but in reckless profanity. Fuente: Jamieson, Fausset and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Daniel 5:3”

Belshazzar, while he tasted the wine, commanded to bring the golden and silver vessels which his father Nebuchadnezzar had taken out of the temple which [was] in Jerusalem; that the king, and his princes, his wives, and his concubines, might drink therein. 2. whiles ] the genitive sing. of the subst. while (as in ‘for … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Daniel 5:2”

Belshazzar the king made a great feast to a thousand of his lords, and drank wine before the thousand. 1. Belshazzar ] Babyl. Bl-shar-uur, ‘Bel, protect the king!’ LXX. Theod. and Vulg. confuse this name with Belteshazzar (Dan 1:7), representing both by , ‘Baltassar.’ to a thousand of his lords ] in accordance with the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Daniel 5:1”

Now I Nebuchadnezzar praise and extol and honor the King of heaven, all whose works [are] truth, and his ways judgment: and those that walk in pride he is able to abase. 37. Nebuchadnezzar’s final doxology. extol ] or exalt: Psa 30:1; Psa 118:28; Psa 145:1, &c. truth judgement ] cf. Psa 111:7. and those … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Daniel 4:37”

At the same time my reason returned unto me; and for the glory of my kingdom, mine honor and brightness returned unto me; and my counselors and my lords sought unto me; and I was established in my kingdom, and excellent majesty was added unto me. 36. reason ] The word is the same as … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Daniel 4:36”

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? 35. are reputed as nothing ] better, are as persons of no … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Daniel 4:35”

And at the end of the days I Nebuchadnezzar lifted up mine eyes unto heaven, and mine understanding returned unto me, and I blessed the most High, and I praised and honored him that liveth forever, whose dominion [is] an everlasting dominion, and his kingdom [is] from generation to generation: 34. the days ] i.e. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Daniel 4:34”

The same hour was the thing fulfilled upon Nebuchadnezzar: and he was driven from men, and did eat grass as oxen, and his body was wet with the dew of heaven, till his hairs were grown like eagles’ [feathers], and his nails like birds’ [claws]. 33. The same hour ] Dan 3:6. the thing ] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Daniel 4:33”

And they shall drive thee from men, and thy dwelling [shall be] with the beasts of the field: they shall make thee to eat grass as oxen, and seven times shall pass over thee, until thou know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will. 32. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Daniel 4:32”

While the word [was] in the king’s mouth, there fell a voice from heaven, [saying], O king Nebuchadnezzar, to thee it is spoken; The kingdom is departed from thee. 31. The divine rebuke alights immediately upon the king. there fell a voice from heaven ] such as was called by the later Jews a Bath … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Daniel 4:31”