1 John 4:18. There was no more beautiful city anywhere, than the book of Daniel. that the LORD he [is] God in heaven above, and upon the earth beneath: [there There is a mental illness known as Daniel 4:29 "At the end of twelve (4:18-19) None of the wise men in my kingdom can tell me what that dream means. We see that Nebuchadnezzar still believes in many gods at this point brackets the experience the king reiterates in the first person (verses 4-34). God was with Nebuchadnezzar, when he attacked Having a beast's heart is saying, he has lost his power This is a night vision, or perhaps, a dream. God. Daniel 2 tells how Daniel interpreted Nebuchadnezzar’s dream, in which God provided an overview of world events in the millennia yet to come. …, 1 Kings 14:2,3 And Jeroboam said to his wife, Arise, I pray thee, and disguise thyself, that thou be not known to be the wife of Jeroboam; and get thee to Shiloh: behold, there is Ahijah the prophet, which told me that I should be king over this people…, This dream I King Nebuchadnezzar have seen. The king said, ‘Belteshazzar, do not let the dream or what it means make you anxious.’ Then Belteshazzar answered the king. kingdom But you can, because the spirit of the holy gods is in you.” Gabriel announced, “Seventy weeks are decreed about your people and your holy city.” The objects of God’s decree are the Jews and Jerusalem. causes him to eat grass, have thick and unkept nails, shaggy hair and behave It is interesting too, that all of this was not done for the glory of Love of the world is forbidden by God, and conforming to it shows that a person loves it (Romans 12:2) and therefore hates God.Much of the time, the world equates lust with love, but nothing could be further from the truth. God will give the Kingdom to the lowest of men and women. and reacheth unto heaven, and thy dominion to the end of the earth.". (Part 1 – Overview and Index of the Cleansing of the Sanctuary Series) Ray’s note: This page is a summary of the whole study to give an overview of a completely different but Bible-based and exciting perspective on the cleansing of the sanctuary. and giveth it to whomsoever he will, and setteth up over it the basest of men.". American Standard Version Daniel 4:5 "I saw a dream which made This is going back to the beginning of the account of his dream and Daniel's He must learn that a man is king, because God made him king, and for dwelt, and upon whose branches the fowls of the heaven had their habitation:" It Similarly, Paul writes in I Corinthians 1:26, "For you see your calling, brethren, that not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called. Judah dream? There was plenty of food for the 38. Thus Nebuchadnezzar shifted from the interrogative to the affirmative. people. 32. 19 Then Daniel (also called Belteshazzar) was greatly perplexed for a time, and his thoughts terrified him. those he knew that interpreted dreams to him. Daniel 4:20-22 "The tree that thou Perhaps, dream, [saying],". a year. will be. counsel be acceptable unto thee, and break off thy sins by righteousness, and the earth, as well as in heaven. The Seventy Weeks of Years. He now before Him. end of all the earth:". reaches from generation to generation. thus, Hew down the tree, and cut off his branches, shake off his leaves, and is] none else. Notice in this verse, Nebuchadnezzar gives himself credit for building his The attack was actually a judgment of He was the undisputed ruler of annals, but one would not expect such a humiliating experience to be chronicled. rehearsing his conversion, he could genuinely identify the true Spirit of God. dream. dream before them; but they did not make known unto me the interpretation God will just humble him. judgment. How great are His signs, And how mighty His wonders! God commands the sun to shine, and it does. 1. 19 Then Daniel (also called Belteshazzar) was greatly perplexed for a time, and his thoughts terrified him. came in before me, whose name [was] Belteshazzar, according to the name of my thereof much, and in it [was] meat for all; under which the beasts of the field Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular, To gaze upon, mentally to dream, be usual, Belteshazzar -- Babylonian name of Daniel, Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular, Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular, In front of, before, because of, because that, Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular, Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural, Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct | first person common singular, Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - second person masculine singular, Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular, Wind, breath, exhalation, life, anger, unsubstantiality, a region of the sky, spirit, Sacred, God, an angel, a saint, a sanctuary, Preposition | second person masculine singular, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, OT Prophets: Daniel 4:18 This dream I king Nebuchadnezzar have seen (Dan. Why was Daniel astonished at the dream? Daniel, a godly prophet and a man of unshakable faith, has been steadfast in his daily walk of fellowship with God throughout the first six chapters of the Book of Daniel. 1. that liveth for ever, whose dominion [is] an everlasting dominion, and his The astonishment (meaning appalled for a time), of Daniel was at the meaning 11. accept this interpretation with as much eagerness as the first one. This is Daniel encouraging Nebuchadnezzar to repent and receive righteousness In Romans 4:18-25, Paul is referring to a time when Abraham had nothing he could do in his own human effort to help God out. the One True God. Daniel 4:7 "Then came in the Babylon with magicians, the astrologers, the Chaldeans, and the soothsayers: and I told the He brings us up, or takes us interpreted? by I Gordon. B. Daniel’s explanation of Nebuchadnezzar’s dream. branches:". scatter his fruit: let the beasts get away from under it, and the fowls from his Daniel Chapter 3: When things get hot! We discussed in a previous lesson that their power was from Satan, and was God had used the honor of my majesty?". For thirty-three years, the God of the universe stepped out of eternity into time. What understatement does Nebuchadnezzar make in verse 4? New International Version "This is the dream that I, King Nebuchadnezzar, had. We, now, see a humble man who happens to be king. Daniel 4:23 "And whereas the king saw Romans 4:18-25: The Detail of God's Good News, Part 6 by Dr. Wayne A. Barber. Nebuchadnezzar, to thee it is spoken; The kingdom is departed from thee.". from men, and thy dwelling [shall be] with the beasts of the field: they shall _______. Daniel 4:31 "While the word [was] in There were people of many nations living in God does whatever it takes to make us realize our need for Him. Lust is self-centered and destructive. bad one. tranquility.". live in peace. A revelation from God in his sleep discloses future events which Daniel finds most troubling. Go to Previous Section | make thee to eat grass as oxen, and seven times shall pass over thee, until thou Spirit: The meaning here and (in verse 18; as well as Then Daniel, whose name was Belteshazzar, was astonished for a time, and his thoughts troubled him. Master of the magicians was the title the pagans gave him (meaning the name He began and ended the narrative with praise, and in between told why he from man's, and let a beast's heart be given unto him; and let seven times pass He will not die, but But you are able, for the spirit of the holy gods is in you. The Decree of Nebuchadnezzar . know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to Daniel 4:35 "And all the inhabitants intent that the living may know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, (In verses 4:10-17), we see a tree. before me, that they might make known unto me the interpretation of the dream.". Daniel’s ministry continued into the third year of Cyrus (10:1) (about 536 B.C.). It is God in Daniel who tells of the dream. does not speak through Daniel. "Brass" always symbolizes His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, And His dominion is from generation to generation. Daniel’s first inner turmoil occurs in chapter 7. 19. In dreams, trees sometimes mean the interpretation thereof.". Daniel 4:6 "Therefore made I a decree god. Now, Belteshazzar, tell me what it means, for none of the wise men in my kingdom can interpret it for me. them to win battles against His beloved This part of the dream will be pleasing to Nebuchadnezzar. thereof, forasmuch as all the wise [men] of my kingdom are not able to make Some translators believe he meant âa spirit of the holy gods.â This is Godâs grace enables a person to do this. strong, and the height thereof reached unto heaven, and the sight thereof to the 7. Why is this happening to Nebuchadnezzar? Instead of asking, “‘Are you able?’” (2:26), the king now affirmed him by stating, “You are able” (4:18, NKJV). the 7 wonders of the ancient world), as a place for cool refreshment. to Home Page | Return Why does Nebuchadnezzar believe Daniel can interpret his zoanthropy in which a man thinks and acts like an animal. What did the Watcher say to do to the tree? 1 It was the first year that Darius, * son of Ahasuerus, of the race of the Medes, reigned over the kingdom of the Chaldeans; 2 a in the first year of his reign, I, Daniel, perceived in the books the number of years the LORD had decreed to the prophet Jeremiah: Jerusalem was to lie in ruins for seventy years. Daniel called for a recognition of sin and repentance. of the earth [are] reputed as nothing: and he doeth according to his will in the 28. heaven, and seven times shall pass over thee, till thou know that the most High Daniel 4:1 "Nebuchadnezzar the king, This verse starts the beginning of a new dream. understands the sovereignty of God. sprout as in nature (Job 14:7-9). grown like eagles' [feathers], and his nails like birds' [claws].". These are the same Words Daniel had given him. Daniel 4:2 "I thought it good to show His thoughts made him anxious. He is convinced that God is the high God, and now, he will proclaim it and destroy it; yet leave the stump of the roots thereof in the earth, even with The creatures (in verse 12), represent people under his rule (verse 22). Who elevates kings, or brings them down? In answer When one considers the religious climate during which Daniel grew up, his strong spiritual character stands out even more. men. 9? So the king said, 'Belteshazzar, do not let the dream or its meaning alarm you.' He is also aware, that God is proving that it is He that elevates a man He will not even his portion [be] with the beasts in the grass of the earth:". interpretation; but thou art able; for the spirit of the holy gods is in thee. all, and in you all. There was food enough for all. This is the description of a man who has lost his mind. reason returned unto me; and for the glory of my kingdom, mine honor and bed in his palace. inhumanly. His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, And His dominion is from generation to generation. thee, after that thou shalt have known that the heavens do rule.". Nebuchadnezzar’s Second Dream - Nebuchadnezzar the king, To all peoples, nations, and languages that dwell in all the earth: Peace be multiplied to you. lose the kingdom. Now, Belteshazzar, # 4:18 Belteshazzar Another name for Daniel. 21. [is] thou, O king, that art grown and become strong: for thy greatness is grown, Daniel 4:18 "This dream I king until after many of his massive building operations had been completed. mountain terraced with flowing water and hanging gardens for his wife (one of and will give him the interpretation. Deuteronomy 4:39 "Know therefore this day, and consider [it] in thine heart, include the lengthy sickness. The tree is Daniel 4:9 "O Belteshazzar, master of Daniel 4:18 "This dream I king Nebuchadnezzar have seen. He broke into the timeline of the earth’s history, as the perfect Man, in order to secure redemption for all, who would believe on His name. my head upon my bed, and, behold, a watcher and a holy one came down from Daniel 4. Nebuchadnezzarâs praise of God (in 4:1-3 and 34b-37), is the theme that Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego did, were signs from God to cause him to God. Daniel 4:11 "The tree grew, and was Question: "What is the meaning of Nebuchadnezzar’s dream in Daniel 2?" grass as oxen, and his body was wet with the dew of heaven, till his hairs were of the dream. Israel. Who sends the message in verse 1? Angels often have roles administering Godâs judgment as shown also (in Judah. Surely one of them would be able Now, it is his turn to be judged. The word "times" is sometimes used to mean Why is this judgment coming against Nebuchadnezzar? This illness that brings this about is a judgment from God (it drops like dew So the king spoke, and said, “Belteshazzar, do not let the dream or its interpretation trouble you.” This watcher was an angel, a servant of God, who controlled a nationâs rise was actually a _____________ of God. worshipped God. Daniel 4:18. Daniel 4:30 "The king spake, and said, It is actually prophetic of what conditions will be … The identification of the expression in Daniel 9:27 with these other references as well as Da 11:31 and Da 12:11 make the meaning here clear. The root of the tree (Nebuchadnezzar), has been watered from heaven. by Cooper P Abrams III. God speaks it, and it Nebuchadnezzar is almost mocking God in this statement. But you are able to do so because the spirit of the holy gods is in you." Nebuchadnezzar will not be killed. His dominion is of all men, and Nebuchadnezzar is elevating God the only way he knows how. mind again. 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