Bible Commentary

Thus [were] the visions of mine head in my bed; I saw, and behold a tree in the midst of the earth, and the height thereof [was] great. 10 17. Nebuchadnezzar’s dream was of a mighty tree, the head of which towered to heaven, while its branches sheltered, and afforded nutriment for, the beasts and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Daniel 4:10”

O Belteshazzar, master of the magicians, because I know that the spirit of the holy gods [is] in thee, and no secret troubleth thee, tell me the visions of my dream that I have seen, and the interpretation thereof. 9. master of the magicians ] see Dan 2:48. troubleth thee ] forceth, constraineth thee, i.e. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Daniel 4:9”

But at the last Daniel came in before me, whose name [was] Belteshazzar, according to the name of my god, and in whom [is] the spirit of the holy gods: and before him I told the dream, [saying], 8. at the last ] It is difficult to understand how the Aram. can bear this meaning; … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Daniel 4:8”

Then came in the magicians, the astrologers, the Chaldeans, and the soothsayers: and I told the dream before them; but they did not make known unto me the interpretation thereof. 7. the magicians, the enchanters, the Chaldeans, and the determiners (of fates)] see on Dan 1:21, Dan 2:2, and Dan 2:27. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Daniel 4:7”

Therefore made I a decree to bring in all the wise [men] of Babylon before me, that they might make known unto me the interpretation of the dream. 6. The ‘wise men’ of Babylon (Dan 2:12) were summoned before the king, as on the occasion of his previous dream (Dan 2:2). Fuente: The Cambridge Bible … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Daniel 4:6”

I saw a dream which made me afraid, and the thoughts upon my bed and the visions of my head troubled me. 5. the thoughts ] imaginations (without the art.); cf. R.V. marg. The word is a peculiar one, and is found only here in the O.T. The idea expressed by it is probably that … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Daniel 4:5”

I Nebuchadnezzar was at rest in mine house, and flourishing in my palace: 4. at rest ] or at ease, prosperous. The word suggests the idea of contentment and security, in a good or a bad sense, according to the context (Job 16:12, Psa 122:6; Job 12:6, Psa 73:12). flourishing ] The word is applied … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Daniel 4:4”

How great [are] his signs! and how mighty [are] his wonders! his kingdom [is] an everlasting kingdom, and his dominion [is] from generation to generation. 3. an everlasting kingdom ( )] cf. Psa 145:13 ( ). is from, &c.] more exactly, (endureth) with generation and generation (i.e. successive generations): so Dan 4:34 (Aram. 31). For … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Daniel 4:3”

I thought it good to show the signs and wonders that the high God hath wrought toward me. 2. I thought it good ] better (R.V.) It hath seemed good unto me. to shew ] to declare (Dan 2:4). ‘Shew’ suggests here, at least to modern readers, a wrong sense. signs and wonders ] similarly … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Daniel 4:2”

Nebuchadnezzar the king, unto all people, nations, and languages, that dwell in all the earth; Peace be multiplied unto you. 1. all the people s, nations, and languages ] Dan 3:4. that dwell in all the earth ] The hyperbole seems to us extravagant; but it must be remembered that ‘all the earth’ in the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Daniel 4:1”