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Daniel 4:2-37
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2 I am pleased to declare the signs and miracles that the (A)Most High God has done for me.

3 How great are His (B)signs
And how mighty are His miracles!
His (C)kingdom is an everlasting kingdom,
And His dominion is from generation to generation.

The Vision of a Great Tree

4 “[a]I, Nebuchadnezzar, was at ease in my house and (D)happy in my palace. 5 I saw a (E)dream and it startled me; and these appearances as I lay on my bed and the (F)visions [b]in my mind kept alarming me. 6 So I gave orders to (G)bring into my presence all the wise men of Babylon, so that they might make known to me the interpretation of the dream. 7 Then the (H)soothsayer priests, the sorcerers, the [c]Chaldeans, and the diviners came in and I related the dream [d]to them, but they could not make its (I)interpretation known to me. 8 But finally Daniel came in before me, whose name is (J)Belteshazzar according to the name of my god, and in whom is [e](K)a spirit of the holy gods; and I related the dream [f]to him, saying, 9 ‘Belteshazzar, (L)chief of the soothsayer priests, since I know that (M)a spirit of the holy gods is in you and (N)no secret baffles you, (O)tell me the visions of my dream which I have seen, along with its interpretation.

10 ‘Now these were the (P)visions [g]in my mind as I lay on my bed: I was looking, and behold, there was a (Q)tree in the middle of the [h]earth and its height was great.

11 The tree grew large and became strong
And its height (R)reached to the sky,
And it was visible to the end of the whole earth.
12 Its foliage was (S)beautiful and its fruit abundant,
And in it was food for all.
The (T)animals of the field [i]found (U)shade under it,
And the (V)birds of the sky lived in its branches,
And all [j]living creatures fed from it.

13 ‘I was looking in the (W)visions [k]in my mind as I lay on my bed, and behold, (X)an angelic watcher, a (Y)holy one, descended from heaven.

14 He shouted out and spoke as follows:
“(Z)Chop down the tree and cut off its branches,
Shake off its foliage and scatter its fruit;
Let the (AA)animals flee from under it
And the birds from its branches.
15 Yet (AB)leave the stump [l]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 [m]him share with the animals in the grass of the earth.
16 Let his [n]mind change from that of a human
And let an animal’s [o]mind be given to him,
And let (AC)seven [p]periods of time pass over him.
17 This sentence is by the decree of the angelic watchers,
And the decision is a command of the holy ones,
In order that the living may (AD)know
That the Most High is ruler over the realm of mankind,
And (AE)He grants it to whomever He wishes
And sets over it the (AF)lowliest of people.”

18 This is the dream that I, King Nebuchadnezzar, have seen. Now you, Belteshazzar, tell me its interpretation, since none of the (AG)wise men of my kingdom is able to make known to me the interpretation; but you are able, because a (AH)spirit of the holy gods is in you.’

Daniel Interprets the Vision

19 “Then Daniel, whose name is Belteshazzar, was appalled for a while as his (AI)thoughts alarmed him. The king responded and said, ‘Belteshazzar, do not (AJ)let the dream or its interpretation alarm you.’ Belteshazzar replied, ‘(AK)My lord, if only the dream applied to those who hate you, and its interpretation to (AL)your adversaries! 20 The (AM)tree that you saw, which became large and grew strong, whose height reached to the sky and was visible to all the earth, 21 and whose foliage was beautiful and its fruit abundant, and in which was food for all, under which the animals of the field lived and in whose branches the birds of the sky settled— 22 it is (AN)you, O king; for you have become great and grown strong, and your [q]majesty has become great and reached to the sky, and your (AO)dominion to the end of the earth. 23 And in that the king saw an angelic watcher, a holy one, descending from heaven and saying, “(AP)Chop down the tree and destroy it; yet leave the stump [r]with its roots in the ground, but with a band of iron and bronze around it in the new grass of the field, let him be drenched with the dew of heaven, and let [s]him share with the animals of the field until (AQ)seven [t]periods of time pass over him,” 24 this is the interpretation, O king, and this is the decree of the Most High, which has (AR)come upon my lord the king: 25 that you be (AS)driven away from mankind and your dwelling place be with the animals of the field, and you be given grass to eat like cattle and be drenched with the dew of heaven; and seven [u]periods of time will pass over you, until you recognize that the (AT)Most High is ruler over the realm of mankind and (AU)bestows it on whomever He wishes. 26 And in that it was commanded to (AV)leave the stump [v]with the roots of the tree, your kingdom will [w]remain as yours after you recognize that it is (AW)Heaven that rules. 27 Therefore, O king, may my (AX)advice be pleasing to you: (AY)wipe away your sin by doing righteousness, and your wrongdoings by (AZ)showing mercy to the poor, in case there may be a (BA)prolonging of your prosperity.’

The Vision Fulfilled

28 “All of this (BB)happened to Nebuchadnezzar the king. 29 (BC)Twelve months later he was walking on the roof of the royal palace of Babylon. 30 The king began speaking and was saying, ‘Is this not Babylon the (BD)great, which I myself have built as a royal [x]residence by the might of my power and for the honor of my majesty?’ 31 While the word was still in the king’s mouth, a voice [y]came from heaven, saying, ‘King Nebuchadnezzar, to you it is declared: [z]sovereignty has been removed from you, 32 and (BE)you will be driven away from mankind, and your dwelling place will be with the animals of the field. You will be given grass to eat like cattle, and (BF)seven [aa]periods of time will pass over you until you recognize that the (BG)Most High is ruler over the realm of mankind and bestows it on whomever He wishes.’ 33 Immediately the word concerning Nebuchadnezzar was fulfilled; and he was (BH)driven away from mankind and began eating grass like cattle, and his body was drenched with the dew of heaven until his hair had grown like eagles’ feathers and his nails like birds’ claws.

34 “But at the end of [ab]that period, I, Nebuchadnezzar, raised my eyes toward heaven and my [ac]reason returned to me, and I blessed the (BI)Most High and praised and honored (BJ)Him who lives forever;

For His dominion is an (BK)everlasting dominion,
And His kingdom endures from generation to generation.
35 (BL)All the inhabitants of the earth are of no account,
But (BM)He does according to His will among the army of heaven
And among the inhabitants of earth;
And (BN)no one can [ad]fend off His hand
Or say to Him, ‘(BO)What have You done?’

36 At that time my [ae](BP)reason returned to me. And my majesty and (BQ)splendor were [af]restored to me for the honor of my kingdom, and my state counselors and my nobles began seeking me out; so I was reestablished in my [ag]sovereignty, and surpassing (BR)greatness was added to me. 37 Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise, exalt, and honor the King of (BS)heaven, for (BT)all His works are [ah]true and His ways [ai]just; and He is able to humble those who (BU)walk in pride.”

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  1. Daniel 4:4 Ch 4:1 in Aram
  2. Daniel 4:5 Lit of my head
  3. Daniel 4:7 Probably master astrologers, diviners, etc.
  4. Daniel 4:7 Lit before
  5. Daniel 4:8 Or possibly the Spirit of the holy God, and so throughout the ch
  6. Daniel 4:8 Lit before
  7. Daniel 4:10 Lit of my head
  8. Daniel 4:10 Or land, and so throughout the ch
  9. Daniel 4:12 Or dwelt under it
  10. Daniel 4:12 Lit flesh
  11. Daniel 4:13 Lit of my head
  12. Daniel 4:15 Lit of
  13. Daniel 4:15 Lit his share be with
  14. Daniel 4:16 Lit heart
  15. Daniel 4:16 Lit heart
  16. Daniel 4:16 I.e., years
  17. Daniel 4:22 Lit greatness
  18. Daniel 4:23 Lit of
  19. Daniel 4:23 Lit his share be with
  20. Daniel 4:23 I.e., years
  21. Daniel 4:25 I.e., years
  22. Daniel 4:26 Lit of
  23. Daniel 4:26 Lit be enduring to you
  24. Daniel 4:30 Lit house
  25. Daniel 4:31 Lit fell
  26. Daniel 4:31 Or kingdom
  27. Daniel 4:32 I.e., years
  28. Daniel 4:34 Lit the days
  29. Daniel 4:34 Lit understanding
  30. Daniel 4:35 Lit strike against
  31. Daniel 4:36 Lit understanding
  32. Daniel 4:36 Lit returning
  33. Daniel 4:36 Or kingdom
  34. Daniel 4:37 Lit truth
  35. Daniel 4:37 Lit justice
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Daniel 4:2-37
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2 It is my pleasure to tell you about the miraculous signs(A) and wonders that the Most High God(B) has performed for me.

3 How great are his signs,
    how mighty his wonders!(C)
His kingdom is an eternal kingdom;
    his dominion endures(D) from generation to generation.

4 I, Nebuchadnezzar, was at home in my palace, contented(E) and prosperous. 5 I had a dream(F) that made me afraid. As I was lying in bed,(G) the images and visions that passed through my mind(H) terrified me.(I) 6 So I commanded that all the wise men of Babylon be brought before me to interpret(J) the dream for me. 7 When the magicians,(K) enchanters, astrologers[a] and diviners(L) came, I told them the dream, but they could not interpret it for me.(M) 8 Finally, Daniel came into my presence and I told him the dream. (He is called Belteshazzar,(N) after the name of my god, and the spirit of the holy gods(O) is in him.)

9 I said, “Belteshazzar, chief(P) of the magicians, I know that the spirit of the holy gods(Q) is in you, and no mystery is too difficult for you. Here is my dream; interpret it for me. 10 These are the visions I saw while lying in bed:(R) I looked, and there before me stood a tree in the middle of the land. Its height was enormous.(S) 11 The tree grew large and strong and its top touched the sky; it was visible to the ends of the earth.(T) 12 Its leaves were beautiful, its fruit abundant, and on it was food for all. Under it the wild animals found shelter, and the birds lived in its branches;(U) from it every creature was fed.

13 “In the visions I saw while lying in bed,(V) I looked, and there before me was a holy one,(W) a messenger,[b] coming down from heaven. 14 He called in a loud voice: ‘Cut down the tree(X) and trim off its branches; strip off its leaves and scatter its fruit. Let the animals flee from under it and the birds from its branches.(Y) 15 But let the stump and its roots, bound with iron and bronze, remain in the ground, in the grass of the field.

“‘Let him be drenched with the dew of heaven, and let him live with the animals among the plants of the earth. 16 Let his mind be changed from that of a man and let him be given the mind of an animal, till seven times[c] pass by for him.(Z)

17 “‘The decision is announced by messengers, the holy ones declare the verdict, so that the living may know that the Most High(AA) is sovereign(AB) over all kingdoms on earth and gives them to anyone he wishes and sets over them the lowliest(AC) of people.’

18 “This is the dream that I, King Nebuchadnezzar, had. Now, Belteshazzar, tell me what it means, for none of the wise men in my kingdom can interpret it for me.(AD) But you can,(AE) because the spirit of the holy gods(AF) is in you.”(AG)

Daniel Interprets the Dream

19 Then Daniel (also called Belteshazzar) was greatly perplexed for a time, and his thoughts terrified(AH) him. So the king said, “Belteshazzar, do not let the dream or its meaning alarm you.”(AI)

Belteshazzar answered, “My lord, if only the dream applied to your enemies and its meaning to your adversaries! 20 The tree you saw, which grew large and strong, with its top touching the sky, visible to the whole earth, 21 with beautiful leaves and abundant fruit, providing food for all, giving shelter to the wild animals, and having nesting places in its branches for the birds(AJ)— 22 Your Majesty, you are that tree!(AK) You have become great and strong; your greatness has grown until it reaches the sky, and your dominion extends to distant parts of the earth.(AL)

23 “Your Majesty saw a holy one,(AM) a messenger, coming down from heaven and saying, ‘Cut down the tree and destroy it, but leave the stump, bound with iron and bronze, in the grass of the field, while its roots remain in the ground. Let him be drenched with the dew of heaven; let him live with the wild animals, until seven times pass by for him.’(AN)

24 “This is the interpretation, Your Majesty, and this is the decree(AO) the Most High has issued against my lord the king: 25 You will be driven away from people and will live with the wild animals; you will eat grass like the ox and be drenched(AP) with the dew of heaven. Seven times will pass by for you until you acknowledge that the Most High(AQ) is sovereign over all kingdoms on earth and gives them to anyone he wishes.(AR) 26 The command to leave the stump of the tree with its roots(AS) means that your kingdom will be restored to you when you acknowledge that Heaven rules.(AT) 27 Therefore, Your Majesty, be pleased to accept my advice: Renounce your sins by doing what is right, and your wickedness by being kind to the oppressed.(AU) It may be that then your prosperity(AV) will continue.(AW)”

The Dream Is Fulfilled

28 All this happened(AX) to King Nebuchadnezzar. 29 Twelve months later, as the king was walking on the roof of the royal palace of Babylon, 30 he said, “Is not this the great Babylon I have built as the royal residence, by my mighty power and for the glory(AY) of my majesty?”(AZ)

31 Even as the words were on his lips, a voice came from heaven, “This is what is decreed for you, King Nebuchadnezzar: Your royal authority has been taken from you.(BA) 32 You will be driven away from people and will live with the wild animals; you will eat grass like the ox. Seven times will pass by for you until you acknowledge that the Most High is sovereign over all kingdoms on earth and gives them to anyone he wishes.”(BB)

33 Immediately what had been said about Nebuchadnezzar was fulfilled. He was driven away from people and ate grass like the ox. His body was drenched(BC) with the dew of heaven until his hair grew like the feathers of an eagle and his nails like the claws of a bird.(BD)

34 At the end of that time, I, Nebuchadnezzar, raised my eyes toward heaven, and my sanity(BE) was restored. Then I praised the Most High; I honored and glorified him who lives forever.(BF)

His dominion is an eternal dominion;
    his kingdom(BG) endures from generation to generation.(BH)
35 All the peoples of the earth
    are regarded as nothing.(BI)
He does as he pleases(BJ)
    with the powers of heaven
    and the peoples of the earth.
No one can hold back(BK) his hand(BL)
    or say to him: “What have you done?”(BM)

36 At the same time that my sanity was restored, my honor and splendor were returned to me for the glory of my kingdom.(BN) My advisers and nobles sought me out, and I was restored to my throne and became even greater than before. 37 Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and exalt(BO) and glorify(BP) the King of heaven, because everything he does is right and all his ways are just.(BQ) And those who walk in pride(BR) he is able to humble.(BS)

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  1. Daniel 4:7 Or Chaldeans
  2. Daniel 4:13 Or watchman; also in verses 17 and 23
  3. Daniel 4:16 Or years; also in verses 23, 25 and 32
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Daniel 6:27
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27 He rescues, saves, and performs (A)signs and miracles
In heaven and on earth,
He who has also rescued Daniel from the [a]power of the lions.”

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  1. Daniel 6:27 Lit hand
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27 He rescues and he saves;(A)
    he performs signs and wonders(B)
    in the heavens and on the earth.
He has rescued Daniel
    from the power of the lions.”(C)

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Matthew 24:24
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24 For false christs and (A)false prophets will arise and will provide great [a](B)signs and wonders, so as to mislead, if possible, even (C)the [b]elect.

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  1. Matthew 24:24 I.e., confirming miracles
  2. Matthew 24:24 Or chosen ones
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24 For false messiahs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders(A) to deceive, if possible, even the elect.

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Mark 13:22
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22 for false christs and (A)false prophets will arise, and will provide (B)signs and (C)wonders, in order to mislead, if possible, the elect.

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Mark 13:22
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22 For false messiahs and false prophets(A) will appear and perform signs and wonders(B) to deceive, if possible, even the elect.

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Acts 2:19
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19 And I will [a]display wonders in the sky above
And signs on the earth below,
Blood, fire, and [b]vapor of smoke.

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  1. Acts 2:19 Lit give
  2. Acts 2:19 I.e., like a volcanic eruption
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19 I will show wonders in the heavens above
    and signs on the earth below,(A)
    blood and fire and billows of smoke.

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Acts 2:22
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22 “Men of Israel, listen to these words: (A)Jesus the Nazarene, (B)a Man [a]attested to you by God with [b]miracles and (C)wonders and [c]signs which God performed through Him in your midst, just as you yourselves know—

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  1. Acts 2:22 Or exhibited; or accredited
  2. Acts 2:22 Or works of power
  3. Acts 2:22 I.e., confirming miracles
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22 “Fellow Israelites, listen to this: Jesus of Nazareth(A) was a man accredited by God to you by miracles, wonders and signs,(B) which God did among you through him,(C) as you yourselves know.

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Acts 2:43
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43 [a]Everyone kept feeling a sense of awe; and many (A)wonders and [b]signs were taking place through the apostles.

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  1. Acts 2:43 Lit fear was occurring to every soul
  2. Acts 2:43 I.e., confirming miracles
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43 Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles.(A)

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Acts 4:30
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30 while You extend Your hand to heal, and [a](A)signs and wonders take place through the name of Your holy [b](B)servant Jesus.”

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  1. Acts 4:30 I.e., confirming miracles
  2. Acts 4:30 Or Son
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30 Stretch out your hand to heal and perform signs and wonders(A) through the name of your holy servant Jesus.”(B)

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Acts 5:12
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12 [a]At the hands of the apostles many [b](A)signs and wonders were taking place among the people; and they were all [c]together in (B)Solomon’s [d]portico.

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  1. Acts 5:12 Lit Through
  2. Acts 5:12 I.e., confirming miracles
  3. Acts 5:12 Or of one mind
  4. Acts 5:12 Or colonnade
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Acts 5:12
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The Apostles Heal Many

12 The apostles performed many signs and wonders(A) among the people. And all the believers used to meet together(B) in Solomon’s Colonnade.(C)

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Acts 6:8
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8 And Stephen, full of grace and power, was performing great (A)wonders and [a]signs among the people.

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  1. Acts 6:8 I.e., confirming miracles
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Stephen Seized

8 Now Stephen, a man full of God’s grace and power, performed great wonders and signs(A) among the people.

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Acts 7:36
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36 (A)This man led them out, performing (B)wonders and [a]signs in the land of Egypt and in the Red Sea, and in the (C)wilderness for forty years.

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  1. Acts 7:36 I.e., confirming miracles
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36 He led them out of Egypt(A) and performed wonders and signs(B) in Egypt, at the Red Sea(C) and for forty years in the wilderness.(D)

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Acts 14:3
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3 Therefore they spent a long time there (A)speaking boldly with reliance upon the Lord, who was testifying to the word of His grace, granting that [a](B)signs and wonders be performed by their hands.

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  1. Acts 14:3 I.e., confirming miracles
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3 So Paul and Barnabas spent considerable time there, speaking boldly(A) for the Lord, who confirmed the message of his grace by enabling them to perform signs and wonders.(B)

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Acts 15:12
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12 All the people kept silent, and they were listening to Barnabas and Paul as they were (A)relating all the (B)signs and wonders that God had done through them among the Gentiles.

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12 The whole assembly became silent as they listened to Barnabas and Paul telling about the signs and wonders(A) God had done among the Gentiles through them.(B)

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