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Wild animals lived in its shade, and birds nested in its branches.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/daniel/4.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />whose leaves were beautiful and its fruit abundant, and in which was food for all, under which beasts of the field found shade, and in whose branches the birds of the heavens lived—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/daniel/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />whose foliage was beautiful and whose fruit was abundant, providing food for all, under which the beasts of the field lived, and in whose branches the birds of the air nested—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/daniel/4.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Whose leaves <i>were</i> fair, and the fruit thereof much, and in it <i>was</i> meat for all; under which the beasts of the field dwelt, and upon whose branches the fowls of the heaven had their habitation:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/daniel/4.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />whose leaves <i>were</i> lovely and its fruit abundant, in which <i>was</i> food for all, under which the beasts of the field dwelt, and in whose branches the birds of the heaven had their home—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/daniel/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />and whose foliage <i>was</i> beautiful and its fruit abundant, and in which <i>was</i> food for all, under which the animals of the field lived and in whose branches the birds of the sky settled—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/daniel/4.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and whose foliage was beautiful and its fruit abundant, and in which was food for all, under which the beasts of the field dwelt and in whose branches the birds of the sky lodged—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/daniel/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and whose foliage <i>was</i> beautiful and its fruit abundant, and in which <i>was</i> food for all, under which the beasts of the field dwelt and in whose branches the birds of the sky lodged—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/daniel/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and whose foliage <i>was</i> beautiful and its fruit abundant, and in which <i>was</i> food for all, under which the beasts of the field inhabited, and in whose branches the birds of the sky dwelt—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/daniel/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />whose foliage was beautiful and its fruit abundant, and on which was food for all, under which the beasts of the field lived, and in whose branches the birds of the sky nested—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/daniel/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and whose leaves were beautiful and its fruit abundant—and on it was food for all, under it the wild animals lived, and in its branches the birds of the sky lived—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/daniel/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />whose leaves were beautiful and its fruit abundant—and on it was food for all, under it the wild animals lived, and in its branches the birds of the air lived—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/daniel/4.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />whose leaves were fair, and the fruit thereof much, and in it was food for all; under which the beasts of the field dwelt, and upon whose branches the birds of the heavens had their habitation:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/daniel/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Its leaves were beautiful, and it produced enough fruit for all living creatures; animals lived in its shade, and birds nested in its branches. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/daniel/4.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />whose leaves were fair, and the fruit thereof much, and in it was meat for all; under which the beasts of the field dwelt, and upon whose branches the fowls of the heaven had their habitation:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/daniel/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />It had beautiful leaves and plenty of fruit, enough to feed everyone. Wild animals lived under it, and birds made their homes in its branches.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/daniel/4.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Its leaves were beautiful, and it had enough fruit on it to feed the whole world. Wild animals rested under it, and birds made their nests in its branches. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/daniel/4.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />with beautiful leaves and abundant fruit—enough food for everyone—and under which wild animals of the field found shelter and the birds of the air had nests in its branches— <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/daniel/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />whose foliage was beautiful and whose fruit was abundant, providing food for all, under which the beasts of the field lived, and in whose branches the birds of the air nested?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/daniel/4.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />whose foliage was attractive and its fruit plentiful, and from which there was food available for all, under whose branches wild animals used to live, and in whose branches birds of the sky used to nest--<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/daniel/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />whose leaves were beautiful, and its fruit much, and in it was food for all; under which the animals of the field lived, and on whose branches the birds of the sky had their habitation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/daniel/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Whose leaves were fair, and the fruit of it abundant, and in it was food for all; under which the beasts of the field dwelt, and upon whose branches the fowls of heaven had their habitation:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/daniel/4.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />whose leaves were beautiful and its fruit plentiful, and in it was food for all; under which the animals of the field lived, and on whose branches the birds of the sky had their habitation— <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/daniel/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and its leaves [are] beautiful, and its budding great, and food for all [is] in it, under it the beast of the field dwells, and on its boughs the birds of the heavens sit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/daniel/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and its leaves are fair, and its budding great, and food for all is in it, under it dwell doth the beast of the field, and on its boughs sit do the birds of the heavens.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/daniel/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And its foliage beautiful, and its fruit great, and food for all in it; under it the beast of the open field will dwell, and in its branches the birds of the heavens will dwell:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/daniel/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the branches thereof were most beautiful, and its fruit exceeding much, and in it was food for all, under which the beasts of the field dwelt, and the birds of the air had their abode in its branches. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/daniel/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 4:18>And its branches were very beautiful, and its fruit very abundant, and in it was food for all. Under it, dwelt the beasts of the field, and in its branches, the birds of the air stayed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/daniel/4.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />here is its meaning, O king, here is the sentence that the Most High has passed upon my lord king:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/daniel/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />whose foliage was beautiful and its fruit abundant, and which provided food for all, under which animals of the field lived, and in whose branches the birds of the air had nests—<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/daniel/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Whose leaves were beautiful and its fruit abundant, and in it was food for all flesh; under which the beasts of the field dwelt, and upon whose branches the fowls of the air rested, and from it fed all flesh;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/daniel/4.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Its leaves were beautiful and its fruit abundant and food for everybody is in it. Under it dwell all the animals of the field and in its branches nest every fowl of Heaven, and everybody was nourished from it<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/daniel/4.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />whose leaves were fair, and the fruit thereof much, and in it was food for all; under which the beasts of the field dwelt, and upon whose branches the fowls of the heaven had their habitation;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/daniel/4.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and whose leaves were flourishing, and its fruit abundant, (and it was meat for all; under it the wild beasts lodged, and the birds of the sky took shelter in its branches:)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/daniel/4-21.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/shUZJK-vYxI?start=1438" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/daniel/4.htm">Daniel Interprets the Second Dream</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">20</span>The tree you saw that grew large and strong, whose top reached the sky and was visible to all the earth, <span class="reftext">21</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6074.htm" title="6074: wə·‘ā·p̄ə·yêh (Conj-w:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- A twig, bough, foliage. (Aramaic) corresponding to ophe'; a twig; bough, i.e. (collectively) foliage.">whose foliage</a> <a href="/hebrew/8209.htm" title="8209: šap·pîr (Adj-ms) -- Fair, beautiful. (Aramaic) intensive of a form corresponding to Shaphiyr; beautiful.">was beautiful</a> <a href="/hebrew/4.htm" title="4: wə·’in·bêh (Conj-w:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- Fruit. (Aramaic) corresponding to 'eb.">and whose fruit</a> <a href="/hebrew/7690.htm" title="7690: śag·gî (Adj-ms) -- Great, much. (Aramaic) corresponding to saggiy'; large (in size, quantity or number, also adverbial).">was abundant,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4203.htm" title="4203: ū·mā·zō·wn (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Food. (Aramaic) corresponding to mazown.">providing food</a> <a href="/hebrew/3606.htm" title="3606: lə·ḵōl·lā- (Prep-l:: N-msd) -- The whole, all. (Aramaic) corresponding to kol.">for all,</a> <a href="/hebrew/ḇêh (Prep:: 3ms) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/8460.htm" title="8460: tə·ḥō·ṯō·w·hî (Prep:: 3ms) -- Under. (Aramaic) or tchoth (Aramaic); corresponding to tachath; beneath.">under which</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/1753.htm" title="1753: tə·ḏūr (V-Qal-Imperf-3fs) -- To dwell. (Aramaic) corresponding to duwr; to reside.">lived,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6056.htm" title="6056: ū·ḇə·‘an·p̄ō·w·hî (Conj-w, Prep-b:: N-mpc) -- A bough. (Aramaic) or deneph (Aramaic); corresponding to anaph.">and in whose branches</a> <a href="/hebrew/6853.htm" title="6853: ṣip·pă·rê (N-fpc) -- A bird. (Aramaic) corresponding to tsippowr; a bird.">the birds</a> <a href="/hebrew/8065.htm" title="8065: šə·may·yā (N-mdd) -- Heavens. (Aramaic) corresponding to shamayim.">of the air</a> <a href="/hebrew/7932.htm" title="7932: yiš·kə·nān (V-Qal-Imperf-3fp) -- To dwell. (Aramaic) corresponding to shakan.">nested—</a> </span><span class="reftext">22</span>you, O king, are that tree! For you have become great and strong; your greatness has grown to reach the sky, and your dominion extends to the ends of the earth.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/31-6.htm">Ezekiel 31:6</a></span><br />All the birds of the air nested in its branches, and all the beasts of the field gave birth beneath its boughs; all the great nations lived in its shade.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/17-23.htm">Ezekiel 17:23</a></span><br />I will plant it on the mountain heights of Israel so that it will bear branches; it will yield fruit and become a majestic cedar. Birds of every kind will nest under it, taking shelter in the shade of its branches.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/31-12.htm">Ezekiel 31:12</a></span><br />Foreigners, the most ruthless of the nations, cut it down and left it. Its branches have fallen on the mountains and in every valley; its boughs lay broken in all the earth’s ravines. And all the peoples of the earth left its shade and abandoned it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/31-13.htm">Ezekiel 31:13</a></span><br />All the birds of the air nested on its fallen trunk, and all the beasts of the field lived among its boughs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/31-14.htm">Ezekiel 31:14</a></span><br />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.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/31-16.htm">Ezekiel 31:16</a></span><br />I made the nations quake at the sound of its downfall, when I cast it down to Sheol with those who descend to the Pit. Then all the trees of Eden, the choicest and best of Lebanon, all the well-watered trees, were consoled in the earth below.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/31-17.htm">Ezekiel 31:17</a></span><br />They too descended with it to Sheol, to those slain by the sword. As its allies they had lived in its shade among the nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/31-18.htm">Ezekiel 31:18</a></span><br />Who then is like you in glory and greatness among the trees of Eden? You also will be brought down to the depths of the earth to be with the trees of Eden. You will lie among the uncircumcised, with those slain by the sword. This is Pharaoh and all his multitude, declares the Lord GOD.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/13-32.htm">Matthew 13:32</a></span><br />Although it is the smallest of all seeds, yet it grows into the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and nest in its branches.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/4-32.htm">Mark 4:32</a></span><br />But after it is planted, it grows to be the largest of all garden plants and puts forth great branches, so that the birds of the air nest in its shade.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/13-19.htm">Luke 13:19</a></span><br />It is like a mustard seed that a man tossed into his garden. It grew and became a tree, and the birds of the air nested in its branches.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/2-9.htm">Genesis 2:9</a></span><br />Out of the ground the LORD God gave growth to every tree that is pleasing to the eye and good for food. And in the middle of the garden were the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/3-22.htm">Genesis 3:22</a></span><br />Then the LORD God said, “Behold, the man has become like one of Us, knowing good and evil. And now, lest he reach out his hand and take also from the tree of life, and eat, and live forever...”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/3-24.htm">Genesis 3:24</a></span><br />So He drove out the man and stationed cherubim on the east side of the Garden of Eden, along with a whirling sword of flame to guard the way to the tree of life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/18-2.htm">Revelation 18:2</a></span><br />And he cried out in a mighty voice: “Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great! She has become a lair for demons and a haunt for every unclean spirit, every unclean bird, and every detestable beast.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Whose leaves were fair, and the fruit thereof much, and in it was meat for all; under which the beasts of the field dwelled, and on whose branches the fowls of the heaven had their habitation:</p><p class="hdg">no references listed for this verse </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/daniel/4-12.htm">Abundant</a> <a href="/daniel/4-12.htm">Air</a> <a href="/daniel/4-15.htm">Animals</a> <a href="/daniel/4-15.htm">Beasts</a> <a href="/daniel/4-12.htm">Beautiful</a> <a href="/daniel/4-12.htm">Birds</a> <a href="/daniel/4-14.htm">Branches</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-31.htm">Budding</a> <a href="/daniel/4-12.htm">Dwelt</a> <a href="/daniel/4-12.htm">Fair</a> <a href="/daniel/4-15.htm">Field</a> <a href="/ezekiel/31-3.htm">Foliage</a> <a href="/daniel/4-12.htm">Food</a> <a href="/daniel/4-12.htm">Found</a> <a href="/daniel/4-14.htm">Fowls</a> <a href="/daniel/4-14.htm">Fruit</a> <a href="/ezekiel/34-14.htm">Habitation</a> <a href="/daniel/4-20.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/daniel/4-14.htm">Leaves</a> <a href="/daniel/4-12.htm">Meat</a> <a href="/daniel/2-2.htm">Places</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-7.htm">Providing</a> <a href="/ezekiel/37-13.htm">Resting-Places</a> <a href="/daniel/4-12.htm">Shade</a> <a href="/daniel/4-12.htm">Shelter</a> <a href="/daniel/4-20.htm">Sky</a> <a href="/daniel/4-20.htm">Thereof</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/daniel/11-13.htm">Abundant</a> <a href="/hosea/2-18.htm">Air</a> <a href="/daniel/4-23.htm">Animals</a> <a href="/daniel/4-23.htm">Beasts</a> <a href="/daniel/8-9.htm">Beautiful</a> <a href="/daniel/4-33.htm">Birds</a> <a href="/hosea/11-6.htm">Branches</a> <a href="/luke/21-30.htm">Budding</a> <a href="/zephaniah/2-15.htm">Dwelt</a> <a href="/daniel/11-21.htm">Fair</a> <a href="/daniel/4-23.htm">Field</a> <a href="/leviticus/23-40.htm">Foliage</a> <a href="/daniel/6-18.htm">Food</a> <a href="/daniel/5-11.htm">Found</a> <a href="/hosea/2-18.htm">Fowls</a> <a href="/hosea/8-7.htm">Fruit</a> <a href="/amos/3-4.htm">Habitation</a> <a href="/daniel/4-22.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/zechariah/11-17.htm">Leaves</a> <a href="/daniel/10-3.htm">Meat</a> <a href="/daniel/7-18.htm">Places</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-21.htm">Providing</a> <a href="/matthew/23-27.htm">Resting-Places</a> <a href="/hosea/4-13.htm">Shade</a> <a href="/joel/3-16.htm">Shelter</a> <a href="/daniel/4-22.htm">Sky</a> <a href="/daniel/4-23.htm">Thereof</a><div class="vheading2">Daniel 4</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/daniel/4-1.htm">Nebuchadnezzar confesses God's kingdom,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/daniel/4-4.htm">makes relation of his dreams, which the magicians could not interpret.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/daniel/4-8.htm">Daniel hears the dream.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/daniel/4-19.htm">He interprets it.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/daniel/4-28.htm">The dream fulfilled.</a></span><br></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'; 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In biblical literature, trees often represent kingdoms or rulers (<a href="/ezekiel/31-3.htm">Ezekiel 31:3-9</a>). The beauty of the foliage reflects the king's power and the prosperity of his empire, which was admired by many.<p><b>and whose fruit was abundant</b><br>The abundant fruit signifies the wealth and resources of Babylon under Nebuchadnezzar's rule. This abundance provided for the needs of the people, illustrating the king's ability to sustain and nourish his subjects. The imagery of fruitfulness is often used in Scripture to denote blessing and prosperity (<a href="/genesis/41-47.htm">Genesis 41:47-49</a>).<p><b>providing food for all</b><br>This phrase highlights the extensive reach and influence of Nebuchadnezzar's kingdom, which provided for a diverse population. It suggests a time of peace and stability, where the king's governance ensured the well-being of all under his rule. This can be seen as a reflection of God's provision, as He is often depicted as the ultimate provider (<a href="/psalms/104-27.htm">Psalm 104:27-28</a>).<p><b>under which the beasts of the field lived</b><br>The beasts of the field represent the various nations and peoples that found shelter and protection under Babylon's dominion. This imagery is consistent with other biblical passages where animals symbolize different groups or nations (<a href="/daniel/7-17.htm">Daniel 7:17</a>). It underscores the idea of Babylon as a powerful empire that offered security to those within its sphere.<p><b>and in whose branches the birds of the air nested—</b><br>The birds nesting in the branches further emphasize the reach and influence of Nebuchadnezzar's kingdom. Birds often symbolize spiritual beings or nations in biblical texts (<a href="/ezekiel/17-23.htm">Ezekiel 17:23</a>). This imagery suggests that many sought refuge and found a place within the empire, indicating its vastness and the king's role as a unifying figure. The tree can also be seen as a type of Christ, who provides shelter and rest for all who come to Him (<a href="/matthew/13-31.htm">Matthew 13:31-32</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/n/nebuchadnezzar.htm">Nebuchadnezzar</a></b><br>The king of Babylon who had a dream about a great tree, which Daniel interprets. This dream is a divine message about Nebuchadnezzar's kingdom and his eventual humbling.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/d/daniel.htm">Daniel (Belteshazzar)</a></b><br>A Hebrew prophet and advisor to King Nebuchadnezzar, known for his wisdom and ability to interpret dreams. He explains the meaning of the king's dream.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/b/babylon.htm">Babylon</a></b><br>The kingdom over which Nebuchadnezzar reigns. It is depicted metaphorically as a great tree in the king's dream.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_great_tree.htm">The Great Tree</a></b><br>Symbolizes Nebuchadnezzar's vast and powerful kingdom, providing sustenance and shelter to many.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_dream.htm">The Dream</a></b><br>A divine vision given to Nebuchadnezzar, which serves as a warning and prophecy about his future.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_over_kingdoms.htm">God's Sovereignty Over Kingdoms</a></b><br>The dream illustrates God's control over earthly kingdoms. No matter how powerful a ruler may seem, God is the ultimate authority.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_pride.htm">The Danger of Pride</a></b><br>Nebuchadnezzar's dream serves as a warning against pride. Believers are reminded to remain humble and recognize God's hand in their successes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/provision_and_protection.htm">Provision and Protection</a></b><br>The tree's ability to provide food and shelter reflects God's provision and protection. Christians are called to trust in God's care and to be a source of support for others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_prophets.htm">The Role of Prophets</a></b><br>Daniel's role as an interpreter highlights the importance of listening to God's messengers. Believers should seek wisdom and guidance from Scripture and godly counsel.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/daniel/4-21.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">whose foliage</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעָפְיֵ֤הּ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘ā·p̄ə·yêh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6074.htm">Strong's 6074: </a> </span><span class="str2">A twig, bough, foliage</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was beautiful</span><br /><span class="heb">שַׁפִּיר֙</span> <span class="translit">(šap·pîr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8209.htm">Strong's 8209: </a> </span><span class="str2">Fair, beautiful</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and its fruit</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאִנְבֵּ֣הּ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’in·bêh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4.htm">Strong's 4: </a> </span><span class="str2">A green plant</span><br /><br /><span class="word">abundant,</span><br /><span class="heb">שַׂגִּ֔יא</span> <span class="translit">(śag·gî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7690.htm">Strong's 7690: </a> </span><span class="str2">Great, much</span><br /><br /><span class="word">providing food</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמָז֨וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mā·zō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4203.htm">Strong's 4203: </a> </span><span class="str2">Food</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for all,</span><br /><span class="heb">לְכֹ֖לָּא־</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḵōl·lā-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular determinate<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3606.htm">Strong's 3606: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">under which</span><br /><span class="heb">תְּחֹת֗וֹהִי</span> <span class="translit">(tə·ḥō·ṯō·w·hî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8460.htm">Strong's 8460: </a> </span><span class="str2">Beneath</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the beasts</span><br /><span class="heb">חֵיוַ֣ת</span> <span class="translit">(ḥê·waṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2423.htm">Strong's 2423: </a> </span><span class="str2">An animal</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the field</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּרָ֔א</span> <span class="translit">(bā·rā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular determinate<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1251.htm">Strong's 1251: </a> </span><span class="str2">(an open) field</span><br /><br /><span class="word">lived,</span><br /><span class="heb">תְּדוּר֙</span> <span class="translit">(tə·ḏūr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1753.htm">Strong's 1753: </a> </span><span class="str2">To reside</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and in whose branches</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבְעַנְפ֕וֹהִי</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇə·‘an·p̄ō·w·hî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6056.htm">Strong's 6056: </a> </span><span class="str2">A bough</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the birds</span><br /><span class="heb">צִפֲּרֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(ṣip·pă·rê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6853.htm">Strong's 6853: </a> </span><span class="str2">A bird</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the air</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁמַיָּֽא׃</span> <span class="translit">(šə·may·yā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - mdd<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8065.htm">Strong's 8065: </a> </span><span class="str2">The sky</span><br /><br /><span class="word">nested—</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׁכְּנָ֖ן</span> <span class="translit">(yiš·kə·nān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7932.htm">Strong's 7932: </a> </span><span class="str2">To reside, permanently stay</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/daniel/4-21.htm">Daniel 4:21 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/daniel/4-21.htm">Daniel 4:21 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/daniel/4-21.htm">Daniel 4:21 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/daniel/4-21.htm">Daniel 4:21 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/daniel/4-21.htm">Daniel 4:21 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/daniel/4-21.htm">Daniel 4:21 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/daniel/4-21.htm">Daniel 4:21 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/daniel/4-21.htm">Daniel 4:21 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/daniel/4-21.htm">Daniel 4:21 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/daniel/4-21.htm">Daniel 4:21 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/daniel/4-21.htm">OT Prophets: Daniel 4:21 Whose leaves were beautiful and its fruit (Dan. 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