CINXE.COM

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "//www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="//www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1" /><title>Daniel 4:30 the king exclaimed, "Is this not Babylon the Great, which I myself have built by the might of my power as a royal residence and for the glory of my majesty?"</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/daniel/4-30.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/new9.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><meta property="og:image" content="https://biblehub.com/visuals/18/27_Dan_04_30.jpg" /><meta property="og:title" content="Daniel 4:30 - The Second Dream Fulfilled" /><meta property="og:site_name" content="Bible Hub" /><meta property="og:description" content="the king exclaimed, Is this not Babylon the Great, which I myself have built by the might of my power as a royal residence and for the glory of my majesty?" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/vmenus/daniel/4-30.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="/bmc/daniel/4-30.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/daniel/">Daniel</a> > <a href="/daniel/4.htm">Chapter 4</a> > Verse 30</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div><div id="ad1"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/ad10.htm" width="100%" height="48" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/daniel/4-29.htm" title="Daniel 4:29">◄</a> Daniel 4:30 <a href="/daniel/4-31.htm" title="Daniel 4:31">►</a></div></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse"> <a href="#audio" class="clickchap2" title="Context and Audio Bible"> Audio </a> <a href="#crossref" class="clickchap2" title="Cross References"> Cross </a> <a href="#study" class="clickchap2" title="Study Bible"> Study </a> <a href="#commentary" class="clickchap2" title="Commentary"> Comm </a> <a href="#lexicon" class="clickchap2" title="Lexicon"> Heb </a> </div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv">Verse<a href="/bsb/daniel/4.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/daniel/4.htm">New International Version</a> he said, &#8220Is not this the great Babylon I have built as the royal residence, by my mighty power and for the glory of my majesty?&#8221 <a href="/nlt/daniel/4.htm">New Living Translation</a> As he looked out across the city, he said, ‘Look at this great city of Babylon! By my own mighty power, I have built this beautiful city as my royal residence to display my majestic splendor.’ <a href="/esv/daniel/4.htm">English Standard Version</a> and the king answered and said, “Is not this great Babylon, which I have built by my mighty power as a royal residence and for the glory of my majesty?” <a href="/bsb/daniel/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> the king exclaimed, “Is this not Babylon the Great, which I myself have built as a royal residence by the might of my power and for the glory of my majesty?” <a href="/kjv/daniel/4.htm">King James Bible</a> The king spake, and said, Is not this great Babylon, that I have built for the house of the kingdom by the might of my power, and for the honour of my majesty? <a href="/nkjv/daniel/4.htm">New King James Version</a> The king spoke, saying, “Is not this great Babylon, that I have built for a royal dwelling by my mighty power and for the honor of my majesty?” <a href="/nasb_/daniel/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> The king began speaking and was saying, ‘Is this not Babylon the great, which I myself have built as a royal residence by the might of my power and for the honor of my majesty?’ <a href="/nasb/daniel/4.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220The king reflected and said, &#8216Is this not Babylon the great, which I myself have built as a royal residence by the might of my power and for the glory of my majesty?&#8217 <a href="/nasb77/daniel/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “The king reflected and said, ‘Is this not Babylon the great, which I myself have built as a royal residence by the might of my power and for the glory of my majesty?’ <a href="/lsb/daniel/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> The king answered and said, ‘Is this not Babylon the great, which I myself have built as a royal house by the strength of my power and for the glory of my majesty?’ <a href="/amp/daniel/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a> The king said thoughtfully, ‘Is not this the great Babylon which I myself have built as the royal residence and seat of government by the might of my power and for the honor and glory of my majesty?’ <a href="/csb/daniel/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> the king exclaimed, “Is this not Babylon the Great that I have built to be a royal residence by my vast power and for my majestic glory? ” <a href="/hcsb/daniel/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> the king exclaimed, &#8220Is this not Babylon the Great that I have built by my vast power to be a royal residence and to display my majestic glory?&#8221 <a href="/asv/daniel/4.htm">American Standard Version</a> The king spake and said, Is not this great Babylon, which I have built for the royal dwelling-place, by the might of my power and for the glory of my majesty? <a href="/erv/daniel/4.htm">English Revised Version</a> The king spake and said, Is not this great Babylon, which I have built for the royal dwelling place, by the might of my power and for the glory of my majesty? <a href="/gwt/daniel/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The king thought, "Look how great Babylon is! I built the royal palace by my own impressive power and for my glorious honor." <a href="/gnt/daniel/4.htm">Good News Translation</a> he said, "Look how great Babylon is! I built it as my capital city to display my power and might, my glory and majesty." <a href="/isv/daniel/4.htm">International Standard Version</a> he commented to himself, "Isn't Babylon great? I've built a royal palace in it by my own might and power, for the sake of my majesty." <a href="/msb/daniel/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> the king exclaimed, ?Is this not Babylon the Great, which I myself have built as a royal residence by the might of my power and for the glory of my majesty?? <a href="/net/daniel/4.htm">NET Bible</a> The king uttered these words: "Is this not the great Babylon that I have built for a royal residence by my own mighty strength and for my majestic honor?" <a href="/nheb/daniel/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The king spoke and said, "Is not this great Babylon, which I have built for the royal dwelling place, by the might of my power and for the glory of my majesty?" <a href="/wbt/daniel/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> The king spoke, and said, Is not this great Babylon, that I have built for the house of the kingdom by the might of my power, and for the honor of my majesty? <a href="/web/daniel/4.htm">World English Bible</a> The king spoke and said, “Is not this great Babylon, which I have built for the royal dwelling place by the might of my power and for the glory of my majesty?” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/daniel/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> the king has answered and said, “Is this not that great Babylon that I have built, for the house of the kingdom, in the might of my strength, and for the glory of my honor?” <a href="/ylt/daniel/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> the king hath answered and said, Is not this that great Babylon that I have built, for the house of the kingdom, in the might of my strength, and for the glory of mine honour? <a href="/slt/daniel/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> The king answered and said, Is not this great Babel, that I built it for the house of the kingdom by the strength of my power, and for the honor of my majesty?<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/daniel/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the king answered, and said: Is not this the great Babylon, which I have built to be the seat of the kingdom, by the strength of my power, and in the glory of my excellence? <a href="/cpdv/daniel/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> <V 4:27>And the king spoke out loud, saying, “Isn’t this the great Babylon, which I have built, as the home of the kingdom, by the strength of my power and in the glory of my excellence?” <a href="/nabre/daniel/4.htm">New American Bible</a> At once this was fulfilled. Nebuchadnezzar was cast out from human society, he ate grass like an ox, and his body was bathed with the dew of heaven, until his hair grew like the feathers of an eagle, and his nails like the claws of a bird. <a href="/nrsvce/daniel/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> and the king said, “Is this not magnificent Babylon, which I have built as a royal capital by my mighty power and for my glorious majesty?”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/daniel/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And he spoke and said, Is not this great Babylon that I have built for the seat of my kingdom and for my great dominion and my majesty? <a href="/hpbt/daniel/4.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And he answered and he said: “Has not this been great Babel that I have built for the house of my kingdom and for my mighty empire and for my glory?”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/daniel/4.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> The king spoke, and said: 'Is not this great Babylon, which I have built for a royal dwelling-place, by the might of my power and for the glory of my majesty?' <a href="/sep/daniel/4.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> the king answered and said, Is not this great Babylon, which I have built for a royal residence, by the might of my power, for the honour of my glory? <a href="/parallel/daniel/4-30.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=1562" 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> …29Twelve months later, as he was walking on the roof of the royal palace of Babylon, 30<a href="/hebrew/4430.htm" title="4430: mal·kā (N-msd) -- King. (Aramaic) corresponding to melek; a king.">the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/560.htm" title="560: wə·’ā·mar (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To say, tell, command. (Aramaic) corresponding to 'amar."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6032.htm" title="6032: ‘ā·nêh (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To answer. (Aramaic) corresponding to anah.">exclaimed,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1668.htm" title="1668: ḏā- (Adv) -- This. (Aramaic) corresponding to zeh; this.">“Is this</a> <a href="/hebrew/1932.htm" title="1932: hî (Pro-3fs) -- He, she, it. (Aramaic) or (feminine) hiyo (Aramaic); corresponding to huw'."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3809.htm" title="3809: hă·lā (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. (Aramaic) or lah (Aramaic) (Dan. 4:32); corresponding to lo'.">not</a> <a href="/hebrew/895.htm" title="895: bā·ḇel (N-proper-fs) -- An E. Mediterranean empire and its capital city. (Aramaic) corresponding to Babel.">Babylon</a> <a href="/hebrew/7229.htm" title="7229: rab·bə·ṯā (Adj-fsd) -- Great. (Aramaic) corresponding to rab.">the Great,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1768.htm" title="1768: dî- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that, because. ">which</a> <a href="/hebrew/576.htm" title="576: ’ă·nāh (Pro-1cs) -- I. (Aramaic) or.anah (Aramaic); corresponding to 'aniy; I.">I myself</a> <a href="/hebrew/1124.htm" title="1124: ḇĕ·nay·ṯah (V-Qal-Perf-1cs:: 3fs) -- To build. (Aramaic) or bnah (Aramaic); corresponding to banah; to build.">have built</a> <a href="/hebrew/8632.htm" title="8632: biṯ·qap̄ (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Power. (Aramaic) corresponding to toqeph; power.">by the might</a> <a href="/hebrew/2632.htm" title="2632: ḥis·nî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- (royal) power. (Aramaic) from chacan; strength.">of my power</a> <a href="/hebrew/4437.htm" title="4437: mal·ḵū (N-fs) -- Royalty, reign, kingdom. (Aramaic) corresponding to malkuwth; dominion (abstractly or concretely).">as a royal</a> <a href="/hebrew/1005.htm" title="1005: lə·ḇêṯ (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- A house. (Aramaic) corresponding to bayith.">residence</a> <a href="/hebrew/3367.htm" title="3367: wə·lî·qār (Conj-w, Prep-l:: N-msc) -- Honor. (Aramaic) corresponding to yqar.">and for the glory</a> <a href="/hebrew/1923.htm" title="1923: haḏ·rî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- An honor, majesty. (Aramaic) from hadar; magnificence.">of my majesty?”</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.…<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="/isaiah/14-13.htm">Isaiah 14:13-14</a> You said in your heart: “I will ascend to the heavens; I will raise my throne above the stars of God. I will sit on the mount of assembly, in the far reaches of the north. / I will ascend above the tops of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High.” <a href="/ezekiel/28-2.htm">Ezekiel 28:2</a> “Son of man, tell the ruler of Tyre that this is what the Lord GOD says: Your heart is proud, and you have said, ‘I am a god; I sit in the seat of gods in the heart of the sea.’ Yet you are a man and not a god, though you have regarded your heart as that of a god. <a href="/proverbs/16-18.htm">Proverbs 16:18</a> Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. <a href="/acts/12-21.htm">Acts 12:21-23</a> On the appointed day, Herod donned his royal robes, sat on his throne, and addressed the people. / And they began to shout, “This is the voice of a god, not a man!” / Immediately, because Herod did not give glory to God, an angel of the Lord struck him down, and he was eaten by worms and died. <a href="/isaiah/10-13.htm">Isaiah 10:13-14</a> For he says: ‘By the strength of my hand I have done this, and by my wisdom, for I am clever. I have removed the boundaries of nations and plundered their treasures; like a mighty one I subdued their rulers. / My hand reached as into a nest to seize the wealth of the nations. Like one gathering abandoned eggs, I gathered all the earth. No wing fluttered, no beak opened or chirped.’” <a href="/revelation/18-7.htm">Revelation 18:7</a> As much as she has glorified herself and lived in luxury, give her the same measure of torment and grief. In her heart she says, ‘I sit as queen; I am not a widow and will never see grief.’ <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-4.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:4</a> He will oppose and exalt himself above every so-called god or object of worship. So he will seat himself in the temple of God, proclaiming himself to be God. <a href="/isaiah/37-24.htm">Isaiah 37:24-25</a> Through your servants you have taunted the Lord, and you have said: “With my many chariots I have ascended to the heights of the mountains, to the remote peaks of Lebanon. I have cut down its tallest cedars, the finest of its cypresses. I have reached its farthest heights, the densest of its forests. / I have dug wells and drunk foreign waters. With the soles of my feet I have dried up all the streams of Egypt.” <a href="/james/4-6.htm">James 4:6</a> But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” <a href="/obadiah/1-3.htm">Obadiah 1:3-4</a> The pride of your heart has deceived you, O dwellers in the clefts of the rocks whose habitation is the heights, who say in your heart, ‘Who can bring me down to the ground?’ / Though you soar like the eagle and make your nest among the stars, even from there I will bring you down,” declares the LORD. <a href="/1_peter/5-5.htm">1 Peter 5:5</a> Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” <a href="/isaiah/47-8.htm">Isaiah 47:8-10</a> So now hear this, O lover of luxury who sits securely, who says to herself, ‘I am, and there is none besides me. I will never be a widow or know the loss of children.’ / These two things will overtake you in a moment, in a single day: loss of children, and widowhood. They will come upon you in full measure, in spite of your many sorceries and the potency of your spells. / You were secure in your wickedness; you said, ‘No one sees me.’ Your wisdom and knowledge led you astray; you told yourself, ‘I am, and there is none besides me.’ <a href="/luke/12-19.htm">Luke 12:19-20</a> Then I will say to myself, “You have plenty of good things laid up for many years. Take it easy. Eat, drink, and be merry!”’ / But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life will be required of you. Then who will own what you have accumulated?’ <a href="/jeremiah/9-23.htm">Jeremiah 9:23-24</a> This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, nor the strong man in his strength, nor the wealthy man in his riches. / But let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD, who exercises loving devotion, justice and righteousness on the earth—for I delight in these things,” declares the LORD. <a href="/1_corinthians/4-7.htm">1 Corinthians 4:7</a> For who makes you so superior? What do you have that you did not receive? And if you did receive it, why do you boast as though you did not?</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>The king spoke, and said, Is not this great Babylon, that I have built for the house of the kingdom by the might of my power, and for the honor of my majesty?Is not.<a href="/daniel/5-20.htm">Daniel 5:20</a> But when his heart was lifted up, and his mind hardened in pride, he was deposed from his kingly throne, and they took his glory from him:<a href="/psalms/73-8.htm">Psalm 73:8</a> They are corrupt, and speak wickedly concerning oppression: they speak loftily.<a href="/proverbs/16-18.htm">Proverbs 16:18</a> Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.great.<a href="/genesis/10-10.htm">Genesis 10:10</a> And the beginning of his kingdom was Babel, and Erech, and Accad, and Calneh, in the land of Shinar.<a href="/genesis/11-2.htm">Genesis 11:2-9</a> And it came to pass, as they journeyed from the east, that they found a plain in the land of Shinar; and they dwelt there… <a href="/revelation/16-19.htm">Revelation 16:19</a> And the great city was divided into three parts, and the cities of the nations fell: and great Babylon came in remembrance before God, to give unto her the cup of the wine of the fierceness of his wrath.that.<a href="/1_chronicles/29-12.htm">1 Chronicles 29:12-14</a> Both riches and honour come of thee, and thou reignest over all; and in thine hand is power and might; and in thine hand it is to make great, and to give strength unto all… <a href="/2_chronicles/2-5.htm">2 Chronicles 2:5,6</a> And the house which I build is great: for great is our God above all gods… <a href="/isaiah/10-8.htm">Isaiah 10:8-15</a> For he saith, Are not my princes altogether kings? … and for.<a href="/daniel/5-18.htm">Daniel 5:18,19</a> O thou king, the most high God gave Nebuchadnezzar thy father a kingdom, and majesty, and glory, and honour: … <a href="/esther/1-4.htm">Esther 1:4</a> When he shewed the riches of his glorious kingdom and the honour of his excellent majesty many days, even an hundred and fourscore days.<a href="/psalms/49-20.htm">Psalm 49:20</a> Man that is in honour, and understandeth not, is like the beasts that perish.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/daniel/4-29.htm">Babylon</a> <a href="/ezekiel/46-23.htm">Built</a> <a href="/daniel/4-25.htm">Dwelling</a> <a href="/ezekiel/37-27.htm">Dwelling-Place</a> <a href="/daniel/2-37.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/daniel/4-29.htm">Great</a> <a href="/daniel/2-46.htm">Honor</a> <a href="/daniel/2-6.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/daniel/4-29.htm">House</a> <a href="/daniel/4-29.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/daniel/2-47.htm">Kings</a> <a href="/daniel/4-22.htm">Majesty</a> <a href="/daniel/4-22.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/daniel/4-22.htm">Power</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/9-1.htm">Reflected</a> <a href="/esther/2-16.htm">Residence</a> <a href="/daniel/4-29.htm">Royal</a> <a href="/daniel/2-41.htm">Strength</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/daniel/5-7.htm">Babylon</a> <a href="/daniel/9-25.htm">Built</a> <a href="/daniel/4-32.htm">Dwelling</a> <a href="/acts/7-46.htm">Dwelling-Place</a> <a href="/daniel/4-36.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/daniel/5-1.htm">Great</a> <a href="/daniel/4-36.htm">Honor</a> <a href="/daniel/4-36.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/daniel/5-3.htm">House</a> <a href="/daniel/4-31.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/daniel/7-17.htm">Kings</a> <a href="/daniel/4-36.htm">Majesty</a> <a href="/daniel/8-6.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/daniel/5-18.htm">Power</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-32.htm">Reflected</a> <a href="/amos/7-13.htm">Residence</a> <a href="/daniel/4-31.htm">Royal</a> <a href="/daniel/5-6.htm">Strength</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>the king exclaimed This phrase refers to King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon, a historical figure known for his extensive building projects and military conquests. His exclamation is a moment of pride and self-glorification, reflecting his belief in his own power and achievements. This moment is significant as it sets the stage for his subsequent humbling by God, illustrating the biblical theme that pride precedes a fall (<a href="/proverbs/16-18.htm">Proverbs 16:18</a>).“Is this not Babylon the Great Babylon was one of the most magnificent cities of the ancient world, renowned for its impressive architecture, including the Hanging Gardens, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The phrase "Babylon the Great" emphasizes the city's grandeur and the king's pride in its splendor. In biblical prophecy, Babylon often symbolizes human pride and opposition to God (<a href="/revelation/17-5.htm">Revelation 17:5</a>).which I myself have built Nebuchadnezzar's claim of having built Babylon highlights his role in its expansion and beautification. Historically, he undertook massive construction projects, including temples, walls, and palaces. This statement reflects the human tendency to take credit for achievements without acknowledging God's sovereignty, a theme echoed in the Tower of Babel narrative (<a href="/genesis/11-4.htm">Genesis 11:4</a>).as a royal residence The royal residence refers to the king's palace, a symbol of his power and authority. Archaeological discoveries have uncovered remnants of Nebuchadnezzar's palace, confirming its grandeur. The palace served not only as a home but also as a center of administration and a display of wealth and power.by the might of my power This phrase underscores Nebuchadnezzar's belief in his own strength and ability. It reflects a worldview that attributes success to human effort rather than divine providence. The Bible consistently teaches that true power and authority come from God (<a href="/psalms/62-11.htm">Psalm 62:11</a>), and this statement sets up the king's impending lesson in humility.and for the glory of my majesty?” Nebuchadnezzar's focus on his own glory contrasts with the biblical teaching that all glory belongs to God (<a href="/isaiah/42-8.htm">Isaiah 42:8</a>). His statement reveals a heart of pride and self-exaltation, which ultimately leads to his downfall. This moment foreshadows the humbling of the king, serving as a reminder of the dangers of pride and the importance of recognizing God's sovereignty.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/k/king_nebuchadnezzar.htm">King Nebuchadnezzar</a> The Babylonian king who is speaking in this verse. Known for his pride and the grandeur of his kingdom, he is a central figure in the Book of Daniel. 2. <a href="/topical/b/babylon.htm">Babylon</a> The capital city of the Babylonian Empire, renowned for its impressive architecture and cultural achievements. It symbolizes human achievement and pride. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_vision.htm">The Vision</a> Prior to this verse, Nebuchadnezzar had a dream interpreted by Daniel, warning him of the consequences of his pride. 4. <a href="/topical/d/daniel.htm">Daniel</a> A Hebrew prophet who serves in Nebuchadnezzar's court. He interprets the king's dreams and provides counsel. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_humbling_of_nebuchadnezzar.htm">The Humbling of Nebuchadnezzar</a> Following this declaration of pride, Nebuchadnezzar is humbled by God, fulfilling the prophecy of his dream.<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 false sense of self-sufficiency and disconnect from God. Nebuchadnezzar's boastful statement reflects a heart that has forgotten the sovereignty of God. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a> Despite human achievements, God remains in control. Nebuchadnezzar's account reminds us that all power and glory ultimately belong to God. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_humility.htm">The Importance of Humility</a> Humility is essential for a right relationship with God. Nebuchadnezzar's eventual humbling serves as a powerful lesson in the necessity of recognizing God's authority. <a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_ignoring_warnings.htm">The Consequences of Ignoring Warnings</a> Ignoring divine warnings can lead to severe consequences. Nebuchadnezzar had been warned through his dream, yet his pride led to his downfall. <a href="/topical/r/repentance_and_restoration.htm">Repentance and Restoration</a> God offers restoration to those who humble themselves and repent. Nebuchadnezzar's eventual restoration highlights God's mercy and grace.<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/evidence_of_nebuchadnezzar's_boast.htm">In Daniel 4:30, where is the historical or archaeological evidence that Nebuchadnezzar publicly boasted in this manner before his downfall? </a> <a href="/q/what's_in_the_old_testament_canon.htm">What does 'God opposes the proud' mean?</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/can_a_right_path_lead_to_death.htm">What does 'God Resists the Proud' mean?</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>(30) Great Babylon.--The area of Babylon is said to have been 200 square miles. It was surrounded by walls 85 feet in width, 335 feet high. In these were brazen gates leading to various terraces which faced the river Euphrates. Within the walls the city was laid out in smaller towns, separated from each other by parks and plantations and gardens; in fact, it is stated that corn sufficient for the whole population could be grown within the walls. There were also magnificent public buildings. Nebuchadnezzar (Records of the Past, vol. v., pp. 113-135) mentions no less than eight temples which he completed, besides the huge temple of Merodach immediately across the Euphrates facing the royal palace. Walking on the flat roof of this palace, and with this grand spectacle before him, the king uttered these words. True, indeed, they were, but they show that during the twelve months which had been allotted to the king for repentance his pride remained unabated; he had not repented as Daniel had counselled him.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/daniel/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 30. - The king spake, and said, Is not this great Babylon, that I have built for the house of the kingdom by the might of my power, and for the honour of my majesty? The meaning of the Septuagint rendering is the same as the above, "This is Babylon the great, which I built, and the house of my kingdom is it called, in the might of my power, to the honour of my glory." Theodotion and the Peshitta in the main agree with the received text. It is one of the characteristics of the earlier Chaldean monarchs who reigned over the small Chaldean cantons in Mesopotamia, that they named their capital city from themselves, as Bit-Dakuri and Bit-Adini; the capital of Merodach-Baladan was called after his father, Bit-Jakin. We need scarcely explain that bit represents beth, "house." In all ages an imperial power has expressed its greatness in the splen-dour of its capital, but in the case of the Babylonian Empire, Nebuchadnezzar was the empire, therefore the splendour of the city was a testimony to his glory. <a href="/commentaries/daniel/4-30.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>the king מַלְכָּא֙ (mal·kā) Noun - masculine singular determinate <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4430.htm">Strong's 4430: </a> A king exclaimed, עָנֵ֤ה (‘ā·nêh) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6032.htm">Strong's 6032: </a> To answer “Is this דָא־ (ḏā-) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1668.htm">Strong's 1668: </a> This not הֲלָ֥א (hă·lā) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3809.htm">Strong's 3809: </a> Not, no Babylon בָּבֶ֣ל (bā·ḇel) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_895.htm">Strong's 895: </a> Babylon -- an eastern Mediterranean empire and its capital city the Great, רַבְּתָ֑א (rab·bə·ṯā) Adjective - feminine singular determinate <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7229.htm">Strong's 7229: </a> Abundant which דִּֽי־ (dî-) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1768.htm">Strong's 1768: </a> Who, which, that, because I myself אֲנָ֤ה (’ă·nāh) Pronoun - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_576.htm">Strong's 576: </a> I have built בֱנַיְתַהּ֙ (ḇĕ·nay·ṯah) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1124.htm">Strong's 1124: </a> To build by the might בִּתְקַ֥ף (biṯ·qap̄) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8632.htm">Strong's 8632: </a> Power of my power חִסְנִ֖י (ḥis·nî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2632.htm">Strong's 2632: </a> (royal) power as a royal מַלְכ֔וּ (mal·ḵū) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4437.htm">Strong's 4437: </a> Royalty, reign, kingdom residence לְבֵ֣ית (lə·ḇêṯ) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1005.htm">Strong's 1005: </a> A house and for the glory וְלִיקָ֥ר (wə·lî·qār) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3367.htm">Strong's 3367: </a> Value, wealth, costliness, dignity of my majesty?” הַדְרִֽי׃ (haḏ·rî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1923.htm">Strong's 1923: </a> An honor, majesty <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/daniel/4-30.htm">Daniel 4:30 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/daniel/4-30.htm">Daniel 4:30 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/daniel/4-30.htm">Daniel 4:30 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/daniel/4-30.htm">Daniel 4:30 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/daniel/4-30.htm">Daniel 4:30 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/daniel/4-30.htm">Daniel 4:30 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/daniel/4-30.htm">Daniel 4:30 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/daniel/4-30.htm">Daniel 4:30 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/daniel/4-30.htm">Daniel 4:30 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/daniel/4-30.htm">Daniel 4:30 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/daniel/4-30.htm">OT Prophets: Daniel 4:30 The king spoke and said Is not (Dan. Da Dn) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/daniel/4-29.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Daniel 4:29"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Daniel 4:29" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/daniel/4-31.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Daniel 4:31"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Daniel 4:31" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>