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Seven times will pass by for you until you acknowledge that the Most High is sovereign over all kingdoms on earth and gives them to anyone he wishes.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/daniel/4.htm">New Living Translation</a> You will be driven from human society. You will live in the fields with the wild animals, and you will eat grass like a cow. Seven periods of time will pass while you live this way, until you learn that the Most High rules over the kingdoms of the world and gives them to anyone he chooses.’ <a href="/esv/daniel/4.htm">English Standard Version</a> and you shall be driven from among men, and your dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field. And you shall be made to eat grass like an ox, and seven periods of time shall pass over you, until you know that the Most High rules the kingdom of men and gives it to whom he will.” <a href="/bsb/daniel/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> You will be driven away from mankind to live with the beasts of the field, and you will feed on grass like an ox. And seven times will pass you by, until you acknowledge that the Most High rules over the kingdom of mankind and gives it to whom He wishes.” <a href="/kjv/daniel/4.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/daniel/4.htm">New King James Version</a> And they shall drive you from men, and your dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field. They shall make you eat grass like oxen; and seven times shall pass over you, until you know that the Most High rules in the kingdom of men, and gives it to whomever He chooses.” <a href="/nasb_/daniel/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> and you will be driven away from mankind, and your dwelling place will be with the animals of the field. You will be given grass to eat like cattle, and seven periods of time will pass over you until you recognize that the Most High is ruler over the realm of mankind and bestows it on whomever He wishes.’ <a href="/nasb/daniel/4.htm">NASB 1995</a> and you will be driven away from mankind, and your dwelling place will be with the beasts of the field. You will be given grass to eat like cattle, and seven periods of time will pass over you until you recognize that the Most High is ruler over the realm of mankind and bestows it on whomever He wishes.&#8217 <a href="/nasb77/daniel/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a> and you will be driven away from mankind, and your dwelling place will be with the beasts of the field. You will be given grass to eat like cattle, and seven periods of time will pass over you, until you recognize that the Most High is ruler over the realm of mankind, and bestows it on whomever He wishes.’ <a href="/lsb/daniel/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> and you will be driven away from mankind, and your place of habitation will be with the beasts of the field. You will be given grass to eat like cattle, and seven periods of time will pass over you until you know that the Most High is the powerful ruler over the kingdom of mankind and gives it to whomever He wishes.’ <a href="/amp/daniel/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a> and you will be driven away from mankind, and your dwelling place will be with the animals of the field. You will be given grass to eat like the cattle, and seven periods of time will pass over you until you know [without any doubt] that the Most High God rules over the kingdom of mankind and He bestows it on whomever He desires.”’ <a href="/csb/daniel/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> You will be driven away from people to live with the wild animals, and you will feed on grass like cattle for seven periods of time, until you acknowledge that the Most High is ruler over human kingdoms, and he gives them to anyone he wants.” <a href="/hcsb/daniel/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> You will be driven away from people to live with the wild animals, and you will feed on grass like cattle for seven periods of time, until you acknowledge that the Most High is ruler over the kingdom of men, and He gives it to anyone He wants.&#8221 <a href="/asv/daniel/4.htm">American Standard Version</a> and thou shalt be driven from men; and they dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field; thou shalt be made 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. <a href="/cev/daniel/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> You will be forced to live with the wild animals, away from people. For seven years you will eat grass, as though you were an ox, until you learn that God Most High is in control of all earthly kingdoms and that he is the one who chooses their rulers. <a href="/erv/daniel/4.htm">English Revised Version</a> and thou shalt be driven from men, and thy dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field; thou shalt be made 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. <a href="/gwt/daniel/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> You will be forced away from people and live with the wild animals. You will eat grass like cattle. And seven time periods will pass until you realize that the Most High has power over human kingdoms and that he gives them to whomever he wishes." <a href="/gnt/daniel/4.htm">Good News Translation</a> You will be driven away from human society, live with wild animals, and eat grass like an ox for seven years. Then you will acknowledge that the Supreme God has power over human kingdoms and that he can give them to anyone he chooses." <a href="/isv/daniel/4.htm">International Standard Version</a> You're to be driven away from people. You're to live with the wild animals of the field. You are to be made to eat grass like cattle, and seven years will pass you by until you realize that the Most High is sovereign over human kingdoms and grants them to whomever he desires.'" <a href="/msb/daniel/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> You will be driven away from mankind to live with the beasts of the field, and you will feed on grass like an ox. And seven times will pass you by, until you acknowledge that the Most High rules over the kingdom of mankind and gives it to whom He wishes.? <a href="/net/daniel/4.htm">NET Bible</a> You will be driven from human society, and you will live with the wild animals. You will be fed grass like oxen, and seven periods of time will pass by for you before you understand that the Most High is ruler over human kingdoms and gives them to whomever he wishes." <a href="/nheb/daniel/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> and you shall be driven from men; and your dwelling shall be with the animals of the field; you shall be made to eat grass as oxen; and seven times shall pass over you; until you know that the Most High rules in the kingdom of men, and gives it to whomever he wants." <a href="/wbt/daniel/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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 shalt know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will. <a href="/web/daniel/4.htm">World English Bible</a> You shall be driven from men, and your dwelling shall be with the animals of the field. You shall be made to eat grass like oxen. Seven times shall pass over you, until you know that the Most High rules in the kingdom of men, and gives it to whomever he will.’” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/daniel/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and from men they are driving you away, and your dwelling [is] with the beast of the field, they cause you to eat the herb as oxen, and pass over you seven times, until you know that the Most High is ruler in the kingdom of men, and to whom He wills He gives it.” <a href="/ylt/daniel/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and from men they are driving thee away, and with the beast of the field is thy dwelling, the herb as oxen they do cause thee to eat, and seven times do pass over thee, till that thou knowest that the Most High is ruler in the kingdom of men, and to whom He willeth He giveth it. <a href="/slt/daniel/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And from men driving thee out, and with beasts of the open field thy dwelling: and they shall feed to thee the grass as oxen, and seven times shall pass over thee till that thou shalt know that the Most High rules in the kingdom of men, and to whom he will, he will give it.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/daniel/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And they shall cast thee out from among men, and thy dwelling shall be with cattle and wild beasts: thou shalt eat grass like an ox, and seven times shall pass over thee, till thou know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will. <a href="/cpdv/daniel/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> <V 4:29>and they will expel you from among men, and your dwelling will be with the beasts and the wild animals. You will eat hay like an ox, and seven times will pass over you, until you know that the Supreme One rules in the kingdom of men, and he gives it to whomever he wills.’ ” <a href="/nabre/daniel/4.htm">New American Bible</a> All who live on the earth are counted as nothing; he does as he wills with the powers of heaven and with those who live on the earth. There is no one who can stay his hand or say to him, “What have you done?” <a href="/nrsvce/daniel/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> You shall be driven away from human society, and your dwelling shall be with the animals of the field. You shall be made to eat grass like oxen, and seven times shall pass over you, until you have learned that the Most High has sovereignty over the kingdom of mortals and gives it to whom he will.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/daniel/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And they shall drive you from among men, and your dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field; they shall make you to eat grass like an ox, and you shall be wet with the dew of heaven; and seven seasons shall change over you, until you know that the Most High rules in the kingdom of men and gives it to whomsoever he will, and he appoints the lowest of men over it. <a href="/hpbt/daniel/4.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And they chase you from men and your dwelling shall be with the animals of the wilderness, and they shall feed you grass like an ox, and you shall be wet from the dew of Heaven, and seven times will be changed over you until you know that God Most High is authorized in the kingdom of men, because he will give it to the one whom he pleases, and the lowest men he will raise up over it<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/daniel/4.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And thou shalt be driven from men, and thy dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field; thou shalt be made 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.' <a href="/sep/daniel/4.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And they shall drive thee from men, and thy dwelling shall be with the wild beasts of the field, and they shall feed thee with grass as an ox: and seven times shall pass over thee, until thou know that the Most High is Lord of the kingdom of men, and he will give it to whomsoever he shall please. <a href="/parallel/daniel/4-32.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/shUZJK-vYxI?start=1587" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/daniel/4.htm">The Second Dream Fulfilled</a> …31While the words were still in the king’s mouth, a voice came from heaven: “It is decreed to you, King Nebuchadnezzar, that the kingdom has departed from you. 32<a href="/hebrew/2957.htm" title="2957: ṭā·rə·ḏîn (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To chase away. (Aramaic) corresponding to tarad; to expel.">You will be driven away</a> <a href="/hebrew/4481.htm" title="4481: ū·min- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- From, out of, by, by reason of, at, more than. (Aramaic) corresponding to min.">from</a> <a href="/hebrew/606.htm" title="606: ’ă·nā·šā (N-msd) -- Man, mankind. (Aramaic) or renash (Aramaic); corresponding to 'enowsh; a man.">mankind</a> <a href="/hebrew/lāḵ (Prep:: 2ms) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/4070.htm" title="4070: mə·ḏō·rāḵ (N-msc:: 2ms) -- A dwelling place. (Aramaic) or mdor (Aramaic); or mdar (Aramaic); from duwr; a dwelling.">to live</a> <a href="/hebrew/5974.htm" title="5974: wə·‘im- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- With. (Aramaic) corresponding to im.">with</a> <a href="/hebrew/2423.htm" title="2423: ḥê·waṯ (N-fsc) -- Beast. (Aramaic) from chaya'; an animal.">the beasts</a> <a href="/hebrew/1251.htm" title="1251: bā·rā (N-msd) -- (an open) field. (Aramaic) corresponding to bar; a field.">of the field,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2939.htm" title="2939: yə·ṭa·‘ă·mūn (V-Piel-Imperf-3mp) -- To feed. (Aramaic) corresponding to ta'am; to taste; causatively to feed.">and you will feed on</a> <a href="/hebrew/6211.htm" title="6211: ‘iś·bā (N-msd) -- A moth. From ashesh; a moth.">grass</a> <a href="/hebrew/8450.htm" title="8450: ḵə·ṯō·w·rîn (Prep-k:: N-mp) -- A bullock. (Aramaic) corresponding (by permutation) to showr; a bull.">like an ox.</a> <a href="/hebrew/lāḵ (Prep:: 2ms) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/7655.htm" title="7655: wə·šiḇ·‘āh (Conj-w:: Number-ms) -- Seven. (Aramaic) corresponding to sheba'.">And seven</a> <a href="/hebrew/5732.htm" title="5732: ‘id·dā·nîn (N-mp) -- Time. (Aramaic) from a root corresponding to that of ed; a set time; technically, a year.">times</a> <a href="/hebrew/2499.htm" title="2499: yaḥ·lə·p̄ūn (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- To pass (over). (Aramaic) corresponding to chalaph; to pass on (of time).">will pass</a> <a href="/hebrew/5922.htm" title="5922: ʿi·la·yiḵ (Prep:: 2ms) -- Upon, over, above. (Aramaic) corresponding to al.">you by,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5705.htm" title="5705: ‘aḏ (Prep) -- Even to, until. (Aramaic) corresponding to ad; X and, at, for, (hither-)to, on till, (un-)to, until, within.">until</a> <a href="/hebrew/1768.htm" title="1768: dî- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that, because. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/3046.htm" title="3046: ṯin·da‘ (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms) -- To know. (Aramaic) corresponding to yada'.">you acknowledge</a> <a href="/hebrew/1768.htm" title="1768: dî- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that, because. ">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/5943.htm" title="5943: ʿil·lå̄y·ʾå̄ (Adj-msd) -- Highest, a name of God. (Aramaic) corresponding to illiy; supreme (i.e. God).">the Most High</a> <a href="/hebrew/7990.htm" title="7990: šal·lîṭ (Adj-ms) -- Having mastery, ruling. (Aramaic) corresponding to shalliyt; mighty; abstractly, permission; concretely, a premier.">rules</a> <a href="/hebrew/4437.htm" title="4437: bə·mal·ḵūṯ (Prep-b:: N-fsc) -- Royalty, reign, kingdom. (Aramaic) corresponding to malkuwth; dominion (abstractly or concretely).">over the kingdom</a> <a href="/hebrew/606.htm" title="606: ’ă·nā·šā (N-msd) -- Man, mankind. (Aramaic) or renash (Aramaic); corresponding to 'enowsh; a man.">of mankind</a> <a href="/hebrew/5415.htm" title="5415: yit·tə·nin·nah (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms:: 3fse) -- To give. (Aramaic) corresponding to nathan; give.">and gives it</a> <a href="/hebrew/4479.htm" title="4479: ū·lə·man- (Conj-w, Prep-l:: Interrog) -- Who?. (Aramaic) from mah; who or what (properly, interrogatively, hence, also indefinitely and relatively).">to whom</a> <a href="/hebrew/1768.htm" title="1768: dî (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that, because. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/6634.htm" title="6634: yiṣ·bê (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To be inclined, desire, be pleased. (Aramaic) corresponding to pithrown in the figurative sense of summoning one's wishes; to please.">He wishes.”</a> 33At that moment the sentence against Nebuchadnezzar was fulfilled. He was driven away from mankind. He ate grass like an ox, and his body was drenched with the dew of heaven, until his hair grew like the feathers of an eagle and his nails like the claws of a bird.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/daniel/5-21.htm">Daniel 5:21</a> He was driven away from mankind, and his mind was like that of a beast. He lived with the wild donkeys and ate grass like an ox, and his body was drenched with the dew of heaven until he acknowledged that the Most High God rules over the kingdom of mankind, setting over it whom He wishes. <a href="/psalms/115-3.htm">Psalm 115:3</a> Our God is in heaven; He does as He pleases. <a href="/psalms/135-6.htm">Psalm 135:6</a> The LORD does all that pleases Him in the heavens and on the earth, in the seas and in all their depths. <a href="/isaiah/14-24.htm">Isaiah 14:24</a> The LORD of Hosts has sworn: “Surely, as I have planned, so will it be; as I have purposed, so will it stand. <a href="/isaiah/46-10.htm">Isaiah 46:10</a> I declare the end from the beginning, and from ancient times what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and all My good pleasure I will accomplish.’ <a href="/jeremiah/27-5.htm">Jeremiah 27:5</a> By My great power and outstretched arm, I made the earth and the men and beasts on the face of it, and I give it to whom I please. <a href="/ezekiel/17-24.htm">Ezekiel 17:24</a> Then all the trees of the field will know that I am the LORD. I bring the tall tree down and make the low tree tall. I dry up the green tree and make the withered tree flourish. I, the LORD, have spoken, and I have done it.’” <a href="/ezekiel/31-14.htm">Ezekiel 31:14</a> This happened so that no other trees by the waters would become great in height and set their tops among the clouds, and no other well-watered trees would reach them in height. For they have all been consigned to death, to the depths of the earth, among the mortals who descend to the Pit.’ <a href="/job/12-18.htm">Job 12:18-21</a> He loosens the bonds placed by kings and fastens a belt around their waists. / He leads priests away barefoot and overthrows the established. / He deprives the trusted of speech and takes away the discernment of elders. ... <a href="/proverbs/21-1.htm">Proverbs 21:1</a> The king’s heart is a waterway in the hand of the LORD; He directs it where He pleases. <a href="/acts/17-26.htm">Acts 17:26</a> From one man He made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and He determined their appointed times and the boundaries of their lands. <a href="/romans/13-1.htm">Romans 13:1</a> Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God. <a href="/1_timothy/6-15.htm">1 Timothy 6:15</a> which the blessed and only Sovereign One—the King of kings and Lord of lords—will bring about in His own time. <a href="/revelation/1-5.htm">Revelation 1:5</a> and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To Him who loves us and has released us from our sins by His blood, <a href="/revelation/19-16.htm">Revelation 19:16</a> And He has a name written on His robe and on His thigh: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And they shall drive you from men, and your dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field: they shall make you to eat grass as oxen, and seven times shall pass over you, until you know that the most High rules in the kingdom of men, and gives it to whomsoever he will.they shall drive.<a href="/daniel/4-14.htm">Daniel 4:14-16,25,26</a> He cried aloud, and said thus, Hew down the tree, and cut off his branches, shake off his leaves, and scatter his fruit: let the beasts get away from under it, and the fowls from his branches: … <a href="/daniel/5-21.htm">Daniel 5:21</a> And he was driven from the sons of men; and his heart was made like the beasts, and his dwelling was with the wild asses: they fed him with grass like oxen, and his body was wet with the dew of heaven; till he knew that the most high God ruled in the kingdom of men, and that he appointeth over it whomsoever he will.<a href="/job/30-5.htm">Job 30:5-7</a> They were driven forth from among men, (they cried after them as after a thief;) … until.<a href="/daniel/4-17.htm">Daniel 4:17,25</a> This matter is by the decree of the watchers, and the demand by the word of the holy ones: to the intent that the living may know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will, and setteth up over it the basest of men… <a href="/exodus/8-10.htm">Exodus 8:10</a> And he said, To morrow. And he said, Be it according to thy word: that thou mayest know that there is none like unto the LORD our God.<a href="/exodus/9-14.htm">Exodus 9:14,29</a> For I will at this time send all my plagues upon thine heart, and upon thy servants, and upon thy people; that thou mayest know that there is none like me in all the earth… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/daniel/4-25.htm">Animals</a> <a href="/daniel/4-25.htm">Beasts</a> <a href="/daniel/4-25.htm">Drive</a> <a href="/daniel/4-25.htm">Driven</a> <a href="/daniel/4-30.htm">Dwelling</a> <a href="/daniel/4-25.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/daniel/4-25.htm">Field</a> <a href="/daniel/4-25.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/daniel/4-25.htm">Grass</a> <a href="/daniel/4-25.htm">High</a> <a href="/daniel/4-31.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-17.htm">Mankind</a> <a href="/daniel/4-25.htm">Oxen</a> <a href="/daniel/4-26.htm">Rules</a> <a href="/daniel/4-25.htm">Ruleth</a> <a href="/daniel/4-25.htm">Seven</a> <a href="/daniel/4-25.htm">Times</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/daniel/5-21.htm">Animals</a> <a href="/daniel/7-3.htm">Beasts</a> <a href="/hosea/9-15.htm">Drive</a> <a href="/daniel/4-33.htm">Driven</a> <a href="/daniel/4-35.htm">Dwelling</a> <a href="/daniel/4-33.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/hosea/2-12.htm">Field</a> <a href="/daniel/6-27.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/daniel/4-33.htm">Grass</a> <a href="/daniel/4-34.htm">High</a> <a href="/daniel/4-34.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/joel/2-28.htm">Mankind</a> <a href="/daniel/4-33.htm">Oxen</a> <a href="/daniel/5-21.htm">Rules</a> <a href="/hosea/11-12.htm">Ruleth</a> <a href="/daniel/9-25.htm">Seven</a> <a href="/daniel/6-10.htm">Times</a><div class="vheading2">Daniel 4</div>1. <a href="/daniel/4-1.htm">Nebuchadnezzar confesses God's kingdom,</a> 4. <a href="/daniel/4-4.htm">makes relation of his dreams, which the magicians could not interpret.</a> 8. <a href="/daniel/4-8.htm">Daniel hears the dream.</a> 19. <a href="/daniel/4-19.htm">He interprets it.</a> 28. <a href="/daniel/4-28.htm">The dream fulfilled.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/daniel/4.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/daniel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/daniel/4.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>You will be driven away from mankind This phrase indicates a divine judgment and a temporary removal from human society. In the context of <a href="/daniel/4.htm">Daniel 4</a>, King Nebuchadnezzar is the subject of this prophecy. The driving away symbolizes a loss of status and power, reflecting the consequences of pride and arrogance. Biblically, being separated from mankind often signifies a period of humbling and reflection, as seen in the experiences of other biblical figures like Moses and Elijah.to live with the beasts of the field This phrase suggests a complete loss of human dignity and status, reducing Nebuchadnezzar to the level of animals. In ancient Near Eastern culture, living among beasts was considered a curse and a sign of divine displeasure. Theologically, it underscores the theme of humbling the proud, as God demonstrates His sovereignty over human affairs. This imagery also connects to the broader biblical theme of God using nature to teach and discipline, as seen in Jonah's experience with the great fish.and you will feed on grass like an ox This phrase highlights the extent of Nebuchadnezzar's humiliation, as he is reduced to eating grass, a diet for animals, not humans. This reflects the biblical principle that God can abase the mighty and exalt the humble. The imagery of eating grass like an ox serves as a metaphor for the king's complete loss of reason and status. It also parallels the judgment on the serpent in <a href="/genesis/3.htm">Genesis 3</a>, emphasizing the consequences of pride and rebellion against God.And seven times will pass you by The "seven times" likely refers to a period of seven years, a complete cycle of divine judgment. The number seven in the Bible often symbolizes completeness or perfection, indicating that the period of Nebuchadnezzar's madness is divinely ordained and will last until God's purpose is fulfilled. This period of judgment is reminiscent of other biblical instances where God uses specific time frames to accomplish His will, such as the seven years of famine in Egypt during Joseph's time.until you acknowledge that the Most High rules over the kingdom of mankind This phrase emphasizes the central theme of the chapter: the sovereignty of God over earthly kingdoms. Nebuchadnezzar's acknowledgment of God's rule is the intended outcome of his humbling experience. This acknowledgment is a key biblical principle, as seen in other scriptures like <a href="/psalms/47-2.htm">Psalm 47:2</a> and <a href="/isaiah/45-23.htm">Isaiah 45:23</a>, where God's ultimate authority is affirmed. The phrase also foreshadows the eventual conversion and praise of Nebuchadnezzar, highlighting the transformative power of divine intervention.and gives it to whom He wishes. This final phrase underscores the biblical teaching that God is the ultimate authority over all earthly powers. It reflects the theme of divine sovereignty found throughout scripture, such as in <a href="/romans/13.htm">Romans 13:1</a> and <a href="/proverbs/21.htm">Proverbs 21:1</a>. The idea that God appoints rulers according to His will serves as a reminder of His control over history and human affairs. This principle is also evident in the rise and fall of other biblical kingdoms, illustrating that human power is temporary and subject to God's eternal plan.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/n/nebuchadnezzar.htm">Nebuchadnezzar</a> The Babylonian king who experiences a humbling transformation due to his pride and failure to acknowledge God's sovereignty. 2. <a href="/topical/d/daniel.htm">Daniel</a> A prophet and advisor to King Nebuchadnezzar, who interprets the king's dreams and warns him of the consequences of his pride. 3. <a href="/topical/b/babylon.htm">Babylon</a> The kingdom over which Nebuchadnezzar rules, representing human power and pride. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_most_high.htm">The Most High</a> Refers to God, emphasizing His ultimate authority and sovereignty over all earthly kingdoms. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_beasts_of_the_field.htm">The Beasts of the Field</a> Symbolic of Nebuchadnezzar's humbling experience, living like an animal to learn humility and recognize God's rule.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_pride.htm">The Danger of Pride</a> Pride can lead to a fall, as seen in Nebuchadnezzar's life. We must guard our hearts against arrogance and self-reliance. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a> Recognize that God is in control of all earthly kingdoms and authorities. Our trust should be in His ultimate plan and purpose. <a href="/topical/h/humility_before_god.htm">Humility Before God</a> True wisdom and restoration come from acknowledging God's rule and submitting to His will. <a href="/topical/t/the_transformative_power_of_god.htm">The Transformative Power of God</a> God can use even the most humbling experiences to bring about spiritual growth and understanding. <a href="/topical/a/acknowledging_god's_authority.htm">Acknowledging God's Authority</a> In our personal lives, we must continually recognize and submit to God's authority, trusting Him to guide our paths.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_daniel_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Daniel 4</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'god_most_high'_signify.htm">What does 'God Most High' signify?</a> <a href="/q/why_omit_nebuchadnezzar's_madness.htm">Why do Babylonian records fail to mention Nebuchadnezzar’s madness as described in Daniel 4?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_fame.htm">What does the Bible say about seeking fame?</a> <a href="/q/does_2_chr_35_20-22_conflict_with_the_bible.htm">Does 2 Chronicles 35:20–22, where Necho’s message is reportedly from God, conflict with the broader biblical narrative of prophets and divine warnings? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/daniel/4.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(32) They shall drive thee.--This verse is only slightly abridged from <a href="/daniel/4-25.htm" title="That they shall drive you from men, and your dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field, and they shall make you to eat grass as oxen, and they shall wet you with the dew of heaven, and seven times shall pass over you, till you know that the most High rules in the kingdom of men, and gives it to whomsoever he will.">Daniel 4:25</a> by the omission of the clause "they shall wet thee with the dew of heaven." <a href="/commentaries/daniel/4-32.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>You will be driven away טָֽרְדִ֜ין (ṭā·rə·ḏîn) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2957.htm">Strong's 2957: </a> To chase away from וּמִן־ (ū·min-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4481.htm">Strong's 4481: </a> From, out of, by, by reason of, at, more than mankind אֲנָשָׁא֩ (’ă·nā·šā) Noun - masculine singular determinate <a href="/hebrew/strongs_606.htm">Strong's 606: </a> Man, mankind to live מְדֹרָ֗ךְ (mə·ḏō·rāḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4070.htm">Strong's 4070: </a> A dwelling place with וְֽעִם־ (wə·‘im-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5974.htm">Strong's 5974: </a> With, equally with the beasts חֵיוַ֧ת (ḥê·waṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2423.htm">Strong's 2423: </a> An animal of the field, בָּרָ֣א (bā·rā) Noun - masculine singular determinate <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1251.htm">Strong's 1251: </a> (an open) field and you will feed on יְטַעֲמ֔וּן (yə·ṭa·‘ă·mūn) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2939.htm">Strong's 2939: </a> To taste, to feed grass עִשְׂבָּ֤א (‘iś·bā) Noun - masculine singular determinate <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6211.htm">Strong's 6211: </a> A moth like cattle. כְתוֹרִין֙ (ḵə·ṯō·w·rîn) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8450.htm">Strong's 8450: </a> A bullock And seven וְשִׁבְעָ֥ה (wə·šiḇ·‘āh) Conjunctive waw | Number - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7655.htm">Strong's 7655: </a> Seven, seven times, a week, an indefinite number times עִדָּנִ֖ין (‘id·dā·nîn) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5732.htm">Strong's 5732: </a> A set time, technically, a year will pass יַחְלְפ֣וּן (yaḥ·lə·p̄ūn) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2499.htm">Strong's 2499: </a> To pass (over) you by, עֲלָ֑ךְ (‘ă·lāḵ) Preposition | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against until עַ֣ד (‘aḏ) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5705.htm">Strong's 5705: </a> Even to, until you acknowledge תִנְדַּ֗ע (ṯin·da‘) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3046.htm">Strong's 3046: </a> To know that דִּֽי־ (dî-) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1768.htm">Strong's 1768: </a> Who, which, that, because the Most High תתן־ (‘il·lā·’āh) Adjective - masculine singular determinate <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5943.htm">Strong's 5943: </a> highest', a name of God is ruler שַׁלִּ֤יט (šal·lîṭ) Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7990.htm">Strong's 7990: </a> Mighty, permission, a premier over the kingdom בְּמַלְכ֣וּת (bə·mal·ḵūṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4437.htm">Strong's 4437: </a> Royalty, reign, kingdom of men, אֲנָשָׁ֔א (’ă·nā·šā) Noun - masculine singular determinate <a href="/hebrew/strongs_606.htm">Strong's 606: </a> Man, mankind and He gives יִתְּנִנַּֽהּ׃ (yit·tə·nin·nah) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5415.htm">Strong's 5415: </a> To give it to anyone וּלְמַן־ (ū·lə·man-) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Interrogative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4479.htm">Strong's 4479: </a> Who, what He wishes.? יִצְבֵּ֖א (yiṣ·bê) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6634.htm">Strong's 6634: </a> To be inclined, desire, be pleased <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/daniel/4-32.htm">Daniel 4:32 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/daniel/4-32.htm">Daniel 4:32 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/daniel/4-32.htm">Daniel 4:32 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/daniel/4-32.htm">Daniel 4:32 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/daniel/4-32.htm">Daniel 4:32 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/daniel/4-32.htm">Daniel 4:32 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/daniel/4-32.htm">Daniel 4:32 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/daniel/4-32.htm">Daniel 4:32 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/daniel/4-32.htm">Daniel 4:32 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/daniel/4-32.htm">Daniel 4:32 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/daniel/4-32.htm">OT Prophets: Daniel 4:32 And you shall be driven from men (Dan. 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