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Now let him be drenched with the dew of heaven, and let him live with the wild animals among the plants of the field. <a href="/esv/daniel/4.htm">English Standard Version</a> But leave the stump of its roots in the earth, bound with a band of iron and bronze, amid the tender grass of the field. Let him be wet with the dew of heaven. Let his portion be with the beasts in the grass of the earth. <a href="/bsb/daniel/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> But leave the stump with its roots in the ground, with a band of iron and bronze around it, in the tender grass of the field. Let him be drenched with the dew of heaven and graze with the beasts on the grass of the earth. <a href="/kjv/daniel/4.htm">King James Bible</a> Nevertheless leave the stump of his roots in the earth, even with a band of iron and brass, in the tender grass of the field; and let it be wet with the dew of heaven, and let his portion be with the beasts in the grass of the earth: <a href="/nkjv/daniel/4.htm">New King James Version</a> Nevertheless leave the stump and roots in the earth, Bound with a band of iron and bronze, In the tender grass of the field. Let it be wet with the dew of heaven, And let him graze with the beasts On the grass of the earth. <a href="/nasb_/daniel/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “Yet leave the stump with its roots in the ground, But with a band of iron and bronze around it In the new grass of the field; And let him be drenched with the dew of heaven, And let him share with the animals in the grass of the earth. <a href="/nasb/daniel/4.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Yet leave the stump with its roots in the ground, But with a band of iron and bronze around it In the new grass of the field; And let him be drenched with the dew of heaven, And let him share with the beasts in the grass of the earth. <a href="/nasb77/daniel/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Yet leave the stump with its roots in the ground, But with a band of iron and bronze around it In the new grass of the field; And let him be drenched with the dew of heaven, And let him share with the beasts in the grass of the earth. <a href="/lsb/daniel/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Yet leave the stump with its roots in the earth, But with a band of iron and bronze around it In the new grass of the field; And let him be drenched with the dew of heaven, And let him share with the beasts in the grass of the earth. <a href="/amp/daniel/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “Nevertheless leave the stump with its roots in the ground, Bound with a band of iron and bronze In the new grass of the field; And let him be wet with the dew of heaven, And let him feed with the animals in the grass of the earth. <a href="/csb/daniel/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But leave the stump with its roots in the ground and with a band of iron and bronze around it in the tender grass of the field. Let him be drenched with dew from the sky and share the plants of the earth with the animals. <a href="/hcsb/daniel/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But leave the stump with its roots in the ground, and with a band of iron and bronze around it, in the tender grass of the field. Let him be drenched with dew from the sky and share the plants of the earth with the animals. <a href="/asv/daniel/4.htm">American Standard Version</a> Nevertheless leave the stump of its roots in the earth, even with a band of iron and brass, in the tender grass of the field; and let it be wet with the dew of heaven: and let his portion be with the beasts in the grass of the earth: <a href="/cev/daniel/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> But leave its stump and roots in the ground, surrounded by grass and held by chains of iron and bronze. 'Make sure that this ruler lives like the animals out in the open fields, unprotected from the dew. <a href="/erv/daniel/4.htm">English Revised Version</a> Nevertheless leave the stump of his roots in the earth, even with a band of iron and brass, in the tender grass of the field; and let it be wet with the dew of heaven, and let his portion be with the beasts in the grass of the earth: <a href="/gwt/daniel/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> But leave the stump and its roots in the ground. Secure it with an iron and bronze chain in the grass in the field. Let it get wet with the dew from the sky. And let it get its share of the plants on the ground with the animals. <a href="/gnt/daniel/4.htm">Good News Translation</a> But leave the stump in the ground with a band of iron and bronze around it. Leave it there in the field with the grass. "'Now let the dew fall on this man, and let him live with the animals and the plants. <a href="/isv/daniel/4.htm">International Standard Version</a> Nevertheless, leave the stump and its roots in the ground, but bind it with iron and bronze in the field grass. Let him be drenched with dew from the sky, and let him graze with the animals in the grass of the earth. <a href="/msb/daniel/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But leave the stump with its roots in the ground, with a band of iron and bronze around it, in the tender grass of the field. Let him be drenched with the dew of heaven and graze with the beasts on the grass of the earth. <a href="/net/daniel/4.htm">NET Bible</a> But leave its taproot in the ground, with a band of iron and bronze around it surrounded by the grass of the field. Let it become damp with the dew of the sky, and let it live with the animals in the grass of the land. <a href="/nheb/daniel/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Nevertheless leave the stump of its roots in the earth, even with a band of iron and bronze, in the tender grass of the field; and let it be wet with the dew of the sky: and let his portion be with the animals in the grass of the earth. <a href="/wbt/daniel/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Nevertheless leave the stump of its roots in the earth, even with a band of iron and brass, in the tender grass of the field; and let it be wet with the dew of heaven, and let its portion be with the beasts in the grass of the earth. <a href="/web/daniel/4.htm">World English Bible</a> Nevertheless leave the stump of its roots in the earth, even with a band of iron and bronze, in the tender grass of the field; and let it be wet with the dew of the sky. Let his portion be with the animals in the grass of the earth. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/daniel/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> but the stump of its roots leave in the earth, even with a band of iron and bronze, in the tender grass of the field, and with the dew of the heavens is it wet, and with the beasts [is] his portion in the herb of the earth; <a href="/ylt/daniel/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> but the stump of its roots leave in the earth, even with a band of iron and brass, in the tender grass of the field, and with the dew of the heavens is it wet, and with the beasts is his portion in the herb of the earth; <a href="/slt/daniel/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> But leave the stump of its roots in the earth, and with a band of iron and brass, in the tender grass of the open field; and in the dew of the heavens it shall be wet, and its portion with the beasts in the green herb of the earth.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/daniel/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Nevertheless leave the stump of its roots in the earth, and let it be tied with a band of iron, and of brass, among the grass, that is without, and let it be wet with the dew of heaven, and let its portion be with the wild beasts in the grass of the earth. <a href="/cpdv/daniel/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> <V 4:12>Nevertheless, leave the stump of its roots in the earth, and let it be bound with a band of iron and brass among the plants, which are close by, and let it be touched by the dew of heaven, and let its place be with the wild animals among the plants of the earth. <a href="/nabre/daniel/4.htm">New American Bible</a> “This is the dream that I, King Nebuchadnezzar, had. Now, Belteshazzar, tell me its meaning. None of the wise men in my kingdom can tell me the meaning, but you can, because the spirit of the holy gods is in you.” <a href="/nrsvce/daniel/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But leave its stump and roots in the ground, with a band of iron and bronze, in the tender grass of the field. Let him be bathed with the dew of heaven, and let his lot be with the animals of the field in the grass of the earth.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/daniel/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Nevertheless leave the stump of its roots in the earth; but it shall be bound with a band of iron and brass in the green grass of the field; and let him be wet with the dew of heaven, and let his dwelling be with the beasts of the field in the grass of the earth; <a href="/hpbt/daniel/4.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> But the stump of its roots leave in the earth in a band of iron and brass in the grass of the field, and it shall be wet from the dew of Heaven and its dwelling with the animals of the wilderness in the grass of the Earth!<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/daniel/4.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Nevertheless leave the stump of its roots in the earth, Even in a band of iron and brass, in the tender grass of the field; And let it be wet with the dew of heaven, And let his portion be with the beasts in the grass of the earth; <a href="/sep/daniel/4.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Only leave the stump of its roots in the earth, and bind it with an iron and brass band; and it shall lie in the grass that is without and in the dew of heaven, and its portion shall be with the wild beasts in the grass of the field. <a href="/parallel/daniel/4-15.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=1343" 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">Nebuchadnezzar's Dream of a Great Tree</a> …14He called out in a loud voice: ‘Cut down the tree and chop off its branches; strip off its leaves and scatter its fruit. Let the beasts flee from under it, and the birds from its branches. 15<a href="/hebrew/1297.htm" title="1297: bə·ram (Conj) -- (Aramaic) perhaps from ruwm with a prepositional prefix; properly, highly, i.e. Surely; but used adversatively, however.">But</a> <a href="/hebrew/7662.htm" title="7662: šə·ḇu·qū (V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- To leave, let alone. (Aramaic) corresponding to the root of Showbeq; to quit, i.e. Allow to remain.">leave</a> <a href="/hebrew/6136.htm" title="6136: ‘iq·qar (N-msc) -- Root, stock. (Aramaic) from aqar; a stock.">the stump</a> <a href="/hebrew/8330.htm" title="8330: šā·rə·šō·w·hî (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- A root. (Aramaic) corresponding to sheresh.">with its roots</a> <a href="/hebrew/772.htm" title="772: bə·’ar·‘ā (Prep-b:: N-fsd) -- The earth. (Aramaic) corresponding to 'erets; the earth; by implication (figuratively) low.">in the ground,</a> <a href="/hebrew/613.htm" title="613: ū·ḇe·’ĕ·sūr (Conj-w, Prep-b:: N-ms) -- A band, bond. (Aramaic) corresponding to 'ecuwr.">and a band</a> <a href="/hebrew/1768.htm" title="1768: dî- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that, because. ">of</a> <a href="/hebrew/6523.htm" title="6523: p̄ar·zel (N-ms) -- Iron. (Aramaic) corresponding to barzel; iron.">iron</a> <a href="/hebrew/5174.htm" title="5174: ū·nə·ḥāš (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Copper, bronze. (Aramaic) corresponding to nchuwshah; copper.">and bronze around it,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1883.htm" title="1883: bə·ḏiṯ·’ā (Prep-b:: N-msd) -- Grass. (Aramaic) corresponding to deshe'.">in the tender grass</a> <a href="/hebrew/1768.htm" title="1768: dî (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that, because. ">of</a> <a href="/hebrew/1251.htm" title="1251: ḇā·rā (N-msd) -- (an open) field. (Aramaic) corresponding to bar; a field.">the field.</a> <a href="/hebrew/6647.htm" title="6647: yiṣ·ṭab·ba‘ (V-Hitpael-Imperf-3ms) -- To dip, wet. (Aramaic) a root corresponding to that of tseba'; to dip.">Let him be drenched</a> <a href="/hebrew/2920.htm" title="2920: ū·ḇə·ṭal (Conj-w, Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Dew. (Aramaic) the same as tal.">with the dew</a> <a href="/hebrew/8065.htm" title="8065: šə·may·yā (N-mdd) -- Heavens. (Aramaic) corresponding to shamayim.">of heaven</a> <a href="/hebrew/2508.htm" title="2508: ḥă·lā·qêh (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Portion, possession. (Aramaic) from a root corresponding to chalaq; a part.">and graze</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·wə·ṯā (N-fsd) -- Beast. (Aramaic) from chaya'; an animal.">the beasts</a> <a href="/hebrew/6211.htm" title="6211: ba·‘ă·śaḇ (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- A moth. From ashesh; a moth.">on the grass</a> <a href="/hebrew/772.htm" title="772: ’ar·‘ā (N-fsd) -- The earth. (Aramaic) corresponding to 'erets; the earth; by implication (figuratively) low.">of the earth.</a> 16Let his mind be changed from that of a man, and let him be given the mind of a beast till seven times pass him by.…<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="/ezekiel/17-22.htm">Ezekiel 17:22-24</a> This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘I will take a shoot from the lofty top of the cedar, and I will set it out. I will pluck a tender sprig from its topmost shoots, and I will plant it on a high and lofty mountain. / 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. / 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="/isaiah/11-1.htm">Isaiah 11:1-10</a> Then a shoot will spring up from the stump of Jesse, and a Branch from his roots will bear fruit. / The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD. / And He will delight in the fear of the LORD. He will not judge by what His eyes see, and He will not decide by what His ears hear, ... <a href="/job/14-7.htm">Job 14:7-9</a> For there is hope for a tree: If it is cut down, it will sprout again, and its tender shoots will not fail. / If its roots grow old in the ground and its stump dies in the soil, / at the scent of water it will bud and put forth twigs like a sapling. <a href="/jeremiah/23-5.htm">Jeremiah 23:5-6</a> Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land. / In His days Judah will be saved, and Israel will dwell securely. And this is His name by which He will be called: The LORD Our Righteousness. <a href="/isaiah/6-13.htm">Isaiah 6:13</a> And though a tenth remains in the land, it will be burned again. As the terebinth and oak leave stumps when felled, so the holy seed will be a stump in the land.” <a href="/ezekiel/31-4.htm">Ezekiel 31:4-14</a> The waters made it grow; the deep springs made it tall, directing their streams all around its base and sending their channels to all the trees of the field. / Therefore it towered higher than all the trees of the field. Its branches multiplied, and its boughs grew long as it spread them out because of the abundant waters. / 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. ... <a href="/isaiah/10-33.htm">Isaiah 10:33-34</a> Behold, the Lord GOD of Hosts will lop off the branches with terrifying power. The tall trees will be cut down, the lofty ones will be felled. / He will clear the forest thickets with an axe, and Lebanon will fall before the Mighty One. <a href="/matthew/13-31.htm">Matthew 13:31-32</a> He put before them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that a man took and planted in his field. / 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.” <a href="/luke/13-18.htm">Luke 13:18-19</a> Then Jesus asked, “What is the kingdom of God like? To what can I compare it? / 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.” <a href="/romans/11-17.htm">Romans 11:17-24</a> Now if some branches have been broken off, and you, a wild olive shoot, have been grafted in among the others to share in the nourishment of the olive root, / do not boast over those branches. If you do, remember this: You do not support the root, but the root supports you. / You will say then, “Branches were broken off so that I could be grafted in.” ... <a href="/isaiah/4-2.htm">Isaiah 4:2</a> On that day the Branch of the LORD will be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the land will be the pride and glory of Israel’s survivors. <a href="/hosea/14-5.htm">Hosea 14:5-7</a> I will be like the dew to Israel; he will blossom like the lily and take root like the cedars of Lebanon. / His shoots will sprout, and his splendor will be like the olive tree, his fragrance like the cedars of Lebanon. / They will return and dwell in his shade; they will grow grain and blossom like the vine. His renown will be like the wine of Lebanon. <a href="/zechariah/6-12.htm">Zechariah 6:12-13</a> And you are to tell him that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘Here is a man whose name is the Branch, and He will branch out from His place and build the temple of the LORD. / Yes, He will build the temple of the LORD; He will be clothed in splendor and will sit on His throne and rule. And He will be a priest on His throne, and there will be peaceful counsel between the two.’ <a href="/revelation/22-16.htm">Revelation 22:16</a> “I, Jesus, have sent My angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, the bright Morning Star.” <a href="/psalms/80-15.htm">Psalm 80:15-19</a> the root Your right hand has planted, the son You have raised up for Yourself. / Your vine has been cut down and burned; they perish at the rebuke of Your countenance. / Let Your hand be upon the man at Your right hand, on the son of man You have raised up for Yourself. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Nevertheless leave the stump of his roots in the earth, even with a band of iron and brass, in the tender grass of the field; and let it be wet with the dew of heaven, and let his portion be with the beasts in the grass of the earth:leave.<a href="/daniel/4-25.htm">Daniel 4:25-27</a> That they shall drive thee from men, and thy dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field, and they shall make thee to eat grass as oxen, and they shall wet thee with the dew of heaven, 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="/job/14-7.htm">Job 14:7-9</a> For there is hope of a tree, if it be cut down, that it will sprout again, and that the tender branch thereof will not cease… <a href="/ezekiel/29-14.htm">Ezekiel 29:14,15</a> And I will bring again the captivity of Egypt, and will cause them to return into the land of Pathros, into the land of their habitation; and they shall be there a base kingdom… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/daniel/4-14.htm">Animals</a> <a href="/ezekiel/30-21.htm">Band</a> <a href="/daniel/4-14.htm">Beasts</a> <a href="/daniel/2-45.htm">Brass</a> <a href="/daniel/2-39.htm">Bronze</a> <a href="/isaiah/26-19.htm">Dew</a> <a href="/daniel/4-11.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/daniel/4-12.htm">Field</a> <a href="/ezekiel/34-19.htm">Grass</a> <a href="/daniel/4-13.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/daniel/2-45.htm">Iron</a> <a href="/ezekiel/39-28.htm">Leave</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-9.htm">Nevertheless</a> <a href="/daniel/1-16.htm">Portion</a> <a href="/ezekiel/31-7.htm">Roots</a> <a href="/daniel/4-13.htm">Sky</a> <a href="/isaiah/11-1.htm">Stump</a> <a href="/daniel/1-9.htm">Tender</a> <a href="/ezekiel/47-11.htm">Wet</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/daniel/4-21.htm">Animals</a> <a href="/daniel/4-23.htm">Band</a> <a href="/daniel/4-21.htm">Beasts</a> <a href="/daniel/4-23.htm">Brass</a> <a href="/daniel/5-4.htm">Bronze</a> <a href="/daniel/4-23.htm">Dew</a> <a href="/daniel/4-20.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/daniel/4-21.htm">Field</a> <a href="/daniel/4-23.htm">Grass</a> <a href="/daniel/4-20.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/daniel/4-23.htm">Iron</a> <a href="/daniel/4-23.htm">Leave</a> <a href="/daniel/4-23.htm">Nevertheless</a> <a href="/daniel/4-23.htm">Portion</a> <a href="/daniel/4-23.htm">Roots</a> <a href="/daniel/4-20.htm">Sky</a> <a href="/daniel/4-23.htm">Stump</a> <a href="/daniel/4-23.htm">Tender</a> <a href="/daniel/4-23.htm">Wet</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>But leave the stump with its roots in the ground This phrase signifies a remnant or a hope for restoration. In the context of Nebuchadnezzar's dream, the stump represents the king's kingdom, which will not be completely destroyed but will be preserved for future restoration. Biblically, the imagery of a stump often symbolizes a remnant that will survive judgment, as seen in <a href="/isaiah/6-13.htm">Isaiah 6:13</a>, where a holy seed is described as a stump. The roots remaining in the ground suggest that the foundation or potential for regrowth remains intact.with a band of iron and bronze around it The band of iron and bronze indicates protection and restraint. Iron and bronze were materials known for their strength and durability in ancient times, often used in construction and weaponry. This suggests that while the kingdom is restrained, it is also protected from complete destruction. The metals may symbolize the divine control over the situation, ensuring that the kingdom will not be uprooted entirely. This can be seen as a form of divine discipline, where God limits the extent of judgment to allow for eventual restoration.in the tender grass of the field The tender grass represents a place of humility and lowliness, contrasting with the grandeur of a royal palace. This imagery suggests a return to a more natural and humble state, away from the trappings of power and pride. In biblical symbolism, grass often represents transience and the fleeting nature of human life (<a href="/isaiah/40-6.htm">Isaiah 40:6-8</a>). The field is a place of simplicity and vulnerability, emphasizing the humbling process that Nebuchadnezzar will undergo.Let him be drenched with the dew of heaven Being drenched with the dew of heaven signifies exposure to the elements and a loss of royal comfort. Dew is a natural phenomenon that occurs outside, indicating that Nebuchadnezzar will live outdoors, away from the protection of his palace. Dew in the Bible can also symbolize divine blessing and sustenance (<a href="/deuteronomy/33-28.htm">Deuteronomy 33:28</a>), but here it represents the king's humbling experience. This phrase highlights the king's transition from a position of power to one of dependency on God's provision.and graze with the beasts on the grass of the earth This phrase indicates a complete loss of human dignity and status, as Nebuchadnezzar is reduced to living like an animal. Grazing with the beasts symbolizes a return to a primal state, emphasizing the king's humbling and the stripping away of his royal identity. This imagery is reminiscent of the judgment on King Saul, who also experienced a fall from grace due to pride and disobedience. The phrase underscores the theme of divine sovereignty, as God demonstrates His power to humble the proud and restore them according to His will.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/n/nebuchadnezzar.htm">Nebuchadnezzar</a> The king of Babylon who has a dream interpreted by Daniel. This verse is part of the dream that foretells his temporary downfall due to pride. 2. <a href="/topical/d/daniel.htm">Daniel (Belteshazzar)</a> A Hebrew prophet and advisor to King Nebuchadnezzar, who interprets the king's dream and provides insight into God's message. 3. <a href="/topical/b/babylon.htm">Babylon</a> The kingdom over which Nebuchadnezzar reigns, representing human pride and power. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_dream.htm">The Dream</a> A divine message given to Nebuchadnezzar in a dream, symbolizing his impending humbling and restoration. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_stump_and_roots.htm">The Stump and Roots</a> Symbolic of Nebuchadnezzar's kingdom, which will be preserved despite his temporary downfall.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_mercy.htm">God's Sovereignty and Mercy</a> The preservation of the stump and roots signifies God's control over kingdoms and His mercy in allowing restoration. <a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_pride.htm">The Consequences of Pride</a> Nebuchadnezzar's humbling serves as a warning against pride and self-exaltation. <a href="/topical/h/hope_in_restoration.htm">Hope in Restoration</a> Even in judgment, God provides hope for restoration, as seen in the preservation of the stump. <a href="/topical/l/living_with_humility.htm">Living with Humility</a> Believers are called to live humbly, recognizing that all power and success come from God.<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/why_no_babylonian_record_of_king's_dream.htm">In Daniel 4:15–16, why is there no Babylonian record or confirmation of a royal decree about the king’s bizarre dream and subsequent transformation? </a> <a href="/q/what_did_nebuchadnezzar_dream_about.htm">What did Nebuchadnezzar dream about?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_apocalyptic_literature.htm">What defines apocalyptic literature?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_revelation_echo_past_apocalypses.htm">Why does the Book of Revelation use imagery and symbols that closely resemble earlier apocalyptic writings rather than unique divine revelation?</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>(15) The stump.--The whole tree was not to be destroyed, but just so much was to remain as could produce a new sapling. (Comp. <a href="/isaiah/11-1.htm" title="And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots:">Isaiah 11:1</a>.) As long as the stump remained, it might be hoped that the green branches might shoot forth again. (Comp. <a href="/daniel/4-36.htm" title="At the same time my reason returned to me; and for the glory of my kingdom, my honor and brightness returned to me; and my counsellors and my lords sought to me; and I was established in my kingdom, and excellent majesty was added to me.">Daniel 4:36</a>.)A band.--As the vision continues, the typical language is gradually laid aside, and it begins to appear that by the tree a man is intended. We must not understand by "the band" the chains by which the unfortunate king would be confined, but metaphorically trouble and affliction, as <a href="/psalms/107-10.htm" title="Such as sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, being bound in affliction and iron;">Psalm 107:10</a>; <a href="/psalms/149-8.htm" title="To bind their kings with chains, and their nobles with fetters of iron;">Psalm 149:8</a>. It has been assumed that during his malady the king wandered about at large. This is highly improbable. That his courtiers did not avail themselves of his sickness to substitute some other king in his place is sufficient proof of their regard for him. It is natural to suppose that he was confined in some court of his palace. The inscriptions of Nebuchadnezzar, and accounts of his reign written by historians, being all composed with the view of glorifying the monarch, naturally suppress all mention of his madness.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/daniel/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 15. - Nevertheless leave the stump of his roots in the earth, even with a band of iron and brass, in the tender grass of the field; and let it be wet with the dew of heaven, and let his portion be with the beasts in the grass of the earth. Again the Septuagint differs considerably from the received text, "And thus he said, Leave one root of it in the earth, in order that it may with the beasts of the earth browse in the mountains on grass like an ox." As the reading is the briefer, it is on the whole to be preferred, the more so that the belt of iron and brass is got rid cf. The Septuagint assumes that the work of demolishing the tree had gone on to some extent, and then the watcher intervenes to bring forward this limitation to the completeness of the destruction at first enjoined. Theodotion is in agreement with the Massoretic text, as also the Peshitta. Moses Stuart thinks the belt of iron and brass is represented as being put round the stump of the tree in order to prevent it cracking, and so rotting, in this following yon Langerke. Keil, with more justice, thinks that this is a transition from the symbol to the person symbolized; in this view he agrees with Hengstenberg, Kliefoth, Zockler, Behrmann, Hitzig, Ewald, Kranichfeld, and others. There is a further division of opinion as to whether it symbolizes the mental darkness Nebuchadnezzar will be under, or the limitation of his kingdom, or the fact that, as a maniac, he will be bound with fetters. The fact that, while commentators have devoted so much time to this, there is no reference to it in the interpretation, confirms us in our suspicion of the whole clause. The transition to the person, if barely doubtful in regard to the belt of iron and brass, is obvious in the remaining clauses in this verse. Every tree is wet with the dew of heaven - that would indicate neither degradation nor hardship; and the browsing with the boasts is impossible to a tree. The transition from thing to person is in perfect accordance with what every one has experienced in dreams. <a href="/commentaries/daniel/4-15.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>But בְּרַ֨ם (bə·ram) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1297.htm">Strong's 1297: </a> Highly, surely, however leave שְׁבֻ֔קוּ (šə·ḇu·qū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7662.htm">Strong's 7662: </a> To quit, allow to remain the stump עִקַּ֤ר (‘iq·qar) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6136.htm">Strong's 6136: </a> Root, stock with its roots שָׁרְשׁ֙וֹהִי֙ (šā·rə·šō·w·hî) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8330.htm">Strong's 8330: </a> A root in the ground, בְּאַרְעָ֣א (bə·’ar·‘ā) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular determinate <a href="/hebrew/strongs_772.htm">Strong's 772: </a> The earth, low and a band וּבֶֽאֱסוּר֙ (ū·ḇe·’ĕ·sūr) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_613.htm">Strong's 613: </a> A band, bond of דִּֽי־ (dî-) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1768.htm">Strong's 1768: </a> Who, which, that, because iron פַרְזֶ֣ל (p̄ar·zel) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6523.htm">Strong's 6523: </a> Iron and bronze around it, וּנְחָ֔שׁ (ū·nə·ḥāš) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5174.htm">Strong's 5174: </a> Copper, bronze in the tender grass בְּדִתְאָ֖א (bə·ḏiṯ·’ā) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular determinate <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1883.htm">Strong's 1883: </a> A sprout, grass of דִּ֣י (dî) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1768.htm">Strong's 1768: </a> Who, which, that, because the field. בָרָ֑א (ḇā·rā) Noun - masculine singular determinate <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1251.htm">Strong's 1251: </a> (an open) field Let him be drenched יִצְטַבַּ֔ע (yiṣ·ṭab·ba‘) Verb - Hitpael - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6647.htm">Strong's 6647: </a> To dip, wet with the dew וּבְטַ֤ל (ū·ḇə·ṭal) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2920.htm">Strong's 2920: </a> Dew of heaven שְׁמַיָּא֙ (šə·may·yā) Noun - mdd <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8065.htm">Strong's 8065: </a> The sky and graze חֲלָקֵ֖הּ (ḥă·lā·qêh) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2508.htm">Strong's 2508: </a> Portion, possession with וְעִם־ (wə·‘im-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5974.htm">Strong's 5974: </a> With, equally with the beasts חֵיוְתָ֥א (ḥê·wə·ṯā) Noun - feminine singular determinate <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2423.htm">Strong's 2423: </a> An animal on the grass בַּעֲשַׂ֥ב (ba·‘ă·śaḇ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6211.htm">Strong's 6211: </a> A moth of the earth. אַרְעָֽא׃ (’ar·‘ā) Noun - feminine singular determinate <a href="/hebrew/strongs_772.htm">Strong's 772: </a> The earth, low <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/daniel/4-15.htm">Daniel 4:15 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/daniel/4-15.htm">Daniel 4:15 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/daniel/4-15.htm">Daniel 4:15 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/daniel/4-15.htm">Daniel 4:15 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/daniel/4-15.htm">Daniel 4:15 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/daniel/4-15.htm">Daniel 4:15 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/daniel/4-15.htm">Daniel 4:15 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/daniel/4-15.htm">Daniel 4:15 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/daniel/4-15.htm">Daniel 4:15 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/daniel/4-15.htm">Daniel 4:15 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/daniel/4-15.htm">OT Prophets: Daniel 4:15 Nevertheless leave the stump of its roots (Dan. 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