Daniel 3:28
"Then Nebuchadnezzar spake, and said, Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who hath sent his angel, and delivered his servants that trusted in him, and have changed the king’s word, and yielded their bodies, that they might not serve nor worship any god, except their own God."

Commentary

Gill's Exposition

Then Nebuchadnezzar spake and said,.... In the presence of his princes and prime ministers of state, and made the following confession, to the praise and glory of the true God; which was extorted from him at this time through the force of conviction; for it does not appear to be a thorough conversion; nor did he relinquish his gods, and the worship of them: blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego; he does not

call him his God, but theirs, as he had called him the God of Daniel before, Dan 2:47 , who hath sent his angel, and delivered his servants that trusted in him; the fourth man he saw in the furnace he now calls an angel of God; for the Heathens had notions of some being the messengers of the gods: this seems to favour the sense of those who think an angel is designed by the fourth person; though it does not follow that a created one must be meant; for it may be understood of the Angel of God's presence, the uncreated Angel, Jesus Christ; who, being sent by his divine Father; came and delivered these three persons from being consumed in the fire, who had in so strong a manner expressed their confidence in God, which the king now remembers and observes; see Dan 3:17 , and have changed the king's word; made it null and void, refused to obey it, knowing it was their duty to obey God rather than man; so that the king was forced to change his word, and, instead of obliging them to worship his image, blesses their God: and yielded their bodies; freely gave them up, without any resistance, into the hands of those who were ordered by the king to take and bind them, and cast them into the furnace, to which also they readily yielded themselves: so the Septuagint and Arabic versions add, "to the fire", that they might not serve nor worship any god except their own God; they chose rather to deliver up themselves to death, to be burnt in a furnace, than to serve any other god than the God of Israel; such was their constancy and firmness of mind; such their attachment to the true God, and their faithfulness to him.

Source: Gill's Exposition (Public Domain)

Hebrew Word Studies (33 words)

H6032 עֲנָה
Definition:

covenant dialogue, judicial procedure, and liturgical worship. Whether the speaker is God, an individual, or the covenant community, עֲנָה highlights the movement from speech to counter-speech—an exch covenant dialogue, judicial procedure, and liturgical worship. Whether the speaker is God, an individual, or the covenant community, עֲנָה highlights the movement from speech to counter-speech—an exch

Possible Meanings:
  • answer (semantic_range)
H5020 נְבוּכַדְנֶצַּר
Definition:

2), Nebuchadnezzar swiftly asserted dominance across the Fertile Crescent. Scripture records his first contact with Judah when he besieged Jerusalem in the third year of Jehoiakim (Daniel 1:1). From t 2), Nebuchadnezzar swiftly asserted dominance across the Fertile Crescent. Scripture records his first contact with Judah when he besieged Jerusalem in the third year of Jehoiakim (Daniel 1:1). From t

H0560 אֲמַר
Definition:

12+,אֲמַ֑רDaniel 7:1; 3feminine singularאֲמֶ֫רֶרDaniel 5:10(K§ 38, 1 a); 1 singularאַמְרֵתDaniel 4:5; 1pluralאֲאַ֫רְנָאDaniel 5:4,9, etc.;Imperfect3masculine singularיֵאמַר(K§ 41)Daniel 2:7+; 2 mascul 12+,אֲמַ֑רDaniel 7:1; 3feminine singularאֲמֶ֫רֶרDaniel 5:10(K§ 38, 1 a); 1 singularאַמְרֵתDaniel 4:5; 1pluralאֲאַ֫רְנָאDaniel 5:4,9, etc.;Imperfect3masculine singularיֵאמַר(K§ 41)Daniel 2:7+; 2 mascul

Possible Meanings:
  • lamb (semantic_range)
H1289 בְּרַךְ
Definition:

19–20: Upon receiving the mystery of Nebuchadnezzar’s dream, “Daniel blessed the God of heaven” and exclaimed, “Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, for wisdom and power belong to Him.” The fi 19–20: Upon receiving the mystery of Nebuchadnezzar’s dream, “Daniel blessed the God of heaven” and exclaimed, “Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, for wisdom and power belong to Him.” The fi

Possible Meanings:
  • knee (semantic_range)
H0426 אַלָהּ
Definition:

28+, constructDaniel 2:18+; emphaticאֱלָהָאDaniel 2:20+; suffixאֱלָהִיDaniel 6:23,הָךְ-Ezra 9:14+,הֵהּ-Daniel 6:6+,הֲהֹם-Ezra 5:5;Ezra 7:16,הֲהוֺן-Daniel 3:28(twice in verse);Daniel 3:29,הֲכֹם-Ezra 7: 28+, constructDaniel 2:18+; emphaticאֱלָהָאDaniel 2:20+; suffixאֱלָהִיDaniel 6:23,הָךְ-Ezra 9:14+,הֵהּ-Daniel 6:6+,הֲהֹם-Ezra 5:5;Ezra 7:16,הֲהוֺן-Daniel 3:28(twice in verse);Daniel 3:29,הֲכֹם-Ezra 7:

Possible Meanings:
  • these (semantic_range)
H1768 דִּי
Definition:

of same origin as Arabicpossessor of[compare below Biblical Hebrewזֶה]. Properly a demonstrativethat[compareזֶה; in Ethiopiczeis 'this',za'which']; but this being referred by usage to something preced of same origin as Arabicpossessor of[compare below Biblical Hebrewזֶה]. Properly a demonstrativethat[compareזֶה; in Ethiopiczeis 'this',za'which']; but this being referred by usage to something preced

Possible Meanings:
  • who (semantic_range)
  • because (semantic_range)
H7715 שַׁדְרַךְ
Definition:

6–7). Alongside Daniel, Mishael, and Azariah, he was educated in the language and literature of the Chaldeans and appointed to governmental service under King Nebuchadnezzar. His new name, possibly in 6–7). Alongside Daniel, Mishael, and Azariah, he was educated in the language and literature of the Chaldeans and appointed to governmental service under King Nebuchadnezzar. His new name, possibly in

H4336 מֵישַׁךְ
Definition:

Daniel 2:49and twelve verses in chapter 3 (Daniel 3:12–30). The distribution underscores that his significance centers on a single, climactic event—the fiery-furnace trial.•Daniel 2:49records his prom Daniel 2:49and twelve verses in chapter 3 (Daniel 3:12–30). The distribution underscores that his significance centers on a single, climactic event—the fiery-furnace trial.•Daniel 2:49records his prom

H5665 עֲבֵד נְגוֹא
Definition:

49;Daniel 3:1210t. 3, +עֲבֵד נְגוֺאDaniel 3:29; =עֲזַרְיָהDaniel 2:17.Topical LexiconName and IdentityAbed-Nego (עֲבֵד נְגוֹא, servant of Nego/Nebo) is one of the three Judean exiles whom Babylonian o 49;Daniel 3:1210t. 3, +עֲבֵד נְגוֺאDaniel 3:29; =עֲזַרְיָהDaniel 2:17.Topical LexiconName and IdentityAbed-Nego (עֲבֵד נְגוֹא, servant of Nego/Nebo) is one of the three Judean exiles whom Babylonian o

H5665 עֲבֵד נְגוֹא
Definition:

49;Daniel 3:1210t. 3, +עֲבֵד נְגוֺאDaniel 3:29; =עֲזַרְיָהDaniel 2:17.Topical LexiconName and IdentityAbed-Nego (עֲבֵד נְגוֹא, servant of Nego/Nebo) is one of the three Judean exiles whom Babylonian o 49;Daniel 3:1210t. 3, +עֲבֵד נְגוֺאDaniel 3:29; =עֲזַרְיָהDaniel 2:17.Topical LexiconName and IdentityAbed-Nego (עֲבֵד נְגוֹא, servant of Nego/Nebo) is one of the three Judean exiles whom Babylonian o

H1768 דִּי
Definition:

of same origin as Arabicpossessor of[compare below Biblical Hebrewזֶה]. Properly a demonstrativethat[compareזֶה; in Ethiopiczeis 'this',za'which']; but this being referred by usage to something preced of same origin as Arabicpossessor of[compare below Biblical Hebrewזֶה]. Properly a demonstrativethat[compareזֶה; in Ethiopiczeis 'this',za'which']; but this being referred by usage to something preced

Possible Meanings:
  • who (semantic_range)
  • because (semantic_range)
H7972 שְׁלַח
Definition:

Restoring Covenant Community1. Diplomatic Dispatches (Ezra 4:11, 4:14, 4:17, 4:18; 5:6, 5:7)Persian officials “sent” letters to Artaxerxes or Darius, attempting either to hinder or to clarify the Jews Restoring Covenant Community1. Diplomatic Dispatches (Ezra 4:11, 4:14, 4:17, 4:18; 5:6, 5:7)Persian officials “sent” letters to Artaxerxes or Darius, attempting either to hinder or to clarify the Jews

Possible Meanings:
  • send (semantic_range)
H4398 מַלְאַךְ
Definition:

28;Daniel 6:23.Topical LexiconDivine Messenger in the Court Narratives of DanielInDaniel 3andDaniel 6the word מַלְאַךְ designates the heavenly envoy sent by God into hostile imperial settings. In both 28;Daniel 6:23.Topical LexiconDivine Messenger in the Court Narratives of DanielInDaniel 3andDaniel 6the word מַלְאַךְ designates the heavenly envoy sent by God into hostile imperial settings. In both

Possible Meanings:
  • angel (semantic_range)
H7804 שְׁזַב
Definition:

28;Daniel 6:28;Imperfect3masculine singularיְשֵׁיזִ֑בDaniel 3:17; suffixיְשֵׁיזְבִנָּךְDaniel 6:17,נְִ֯כבוֺןDaniel 3:13;InfinitivesuffixלְשֵׁיזָבוּתָךְDaniel 6:21,הֵתּ-Daniel 6:15,תַ֑נָּא-Daniel 3:17; 28;Daniel 6:28;Imperfect3masculine singularיְשֵׁיזִ֑בDaniel 3:17; suffixיְשֵׁיזְבִנָּךְDaniel 6:17,נְִ֯כבוֺןDaniel 3:13;InfinitivesuffixלְשֵׁיזָבוּתָךְDaniel 6:21,הֵתּ-Daniel 6:15,תַ֑נָּא-Daniel 3:17;

H5649 עֲבַד
Definition:

21servantof God; plural suffix of king,עבדיךKt (K§ 53 Anm. b)),עַבְדָּךְQrEzra 4:11,עַבְדָךְQrDaniel 2:4; suffix of God,עַבְד֫וֺתִי,Daniel 3:26,28;Ezra 5:11, of kingDaniel 2:7.Topical LexiconOverviewT 21servantof God; plural suffix of king,עבדיךKt (K§ 53 Anm. b)),עַבְדָּךְQrEzra 4:11,עַבְדָךְQrDaniel 2:4; suffix of God,עַבְד֫וֺתִי,Daniel 3:26,28;Ezra 5:11, of kingDaniel 2:7.Topical LexiconOverviewT

Possible Meanings:
  • slave (semantic_range)
H1768 דִּי
Definition:

of same origin as Arabicpossessor of[compare below Biblical Hebrewזֶה]. Properly a demonstrativethat[compareזֶה; in Ethiopiczeis 'this',za'which']; but this being referred by usage to something preced of same origin as Arabicpossessor of[compare below Biblical Hebrewזֶה]. Properly a demonstrativethat[compareזֶה; in Ethiopiczeis 'this',za'which']; but this being referred by usage to something preced

Possible Meanings:
  • who (semantic_range)
  • because (semantic_range)
H7365 רְחַץ
Definition:

28.Topical LexiconRoot Concept and Nuanceרְחַץ (Strong’s 7365) conveys the idea of yielding up, exposing, or risking one’s own person. In its single biblical use it describes a voluntary surrender of 28.Topical LexiconRoot Concept and Nuanceרְחַץ (Strong’s 7365) conveys the idea of yielding up, exposing, or risking one’s own person. In its single biblical use it describes a voluntary surrender of

Possible Meanings:
  • trust (semantic_range)
H5922 עַל
Definition:

126t. Daniel;Ezra 7:18; 3masculine singularעֲלוֺהִי(so Nabataean, Palmyrene; Egyptian AramaicעלויS-CA 6+)Daniel 3:28+,עֲלֹהִיEzra 6:11; 3feminine singularעליהKt (so Egyptian Aramaic, S-CD 24),עֲלַהּQr 126t. Daniel;Ezra 7:18; 3masculine singularעֲלוֺהִי(so Nabataean, Palmyrene; Egyptian AramaicעלויS-CA 6+)Daniel 3:28+,עֲלֹהִיEzra 6:11; 3feminine singularעליהKt (so Egyptian Aramaic, S-CD 24),עֲלַהּQr

Possible Meanings:
  • upon (semantic_range)
  • over (semantic_range)
  • on account of (semantic_range)
  • above (semantic_range)
  • to (semantic_range)
H4406 מִלָּה
Definition:

9+, constructמִלַּתDaniel 2:10+; emphaticDaniel 2:5+,ָ  א,Daniel 2:8+; plural absoluteמִלּיןDaniel 7:1,25, constructמִלֵּיDaniel 5:10, emphaticמִלַּיָּאDaniel 7:11,16; —1word, utteranceDaniel 4:28;Dan 9+, constructמִלַּתDaniel 2:10+; emphaticDaniel 2:5+,ָ  א,Daniel 2:8+; plural absoluteמִלּיןDaniel 7:1,25, constructמִלֵּיDaniel 5:10, emphaticמִלַּיָּאDaniel 7:11,16; —1word, utteranceDaniel 4:28;Dan

Possible Meanings:
  • thing (semantic_range)
H4430 מְלַךְ
Definition:

7). It denotes the act of reigning, becoming king, or exercising royal authority. While applied to human monarchs, the verb also frames explicit declarations of God’s unrivaled kingship, weaving toget 7). It denotes the act of reigning, becoming king, or exercising royal authority. While applied to human monarchs, the verb also frames explicit declarations of God’s unrivaled kingship, weaving toget

Possible Meanings:
  • counsel (semantic_range)
  • advice (semantic_range)
H8133 שְׁנָא
Definition:

Ezra 6:11-12;Daniel 3:28; 6:8, 6:15, 6:17 highlight the gravity of “altering” a decree once sealed. The Persian and Median legal systems serve as backdrops for showing the inviolability of covenant an Ezra 6:11-12;Daniel 3:28; 6:8, 6:15, 6:17 highlight the gravity of “altering” a decree once sealed. The Persian and Median legal systems serve as backdrops for showing the inviolability of covenant an

Possible Meanings:
  • change (semantic_range)
  • change (semantic_range)
  • be changed (semantic_range)
  • change (semantic_range)
  • be changed (semantic_range)
H3052 יְהַב
Definition:

1.Ezra 4:13, 15, 20; 6:8; 7:24—human governments receiving or withholding tribute, tax, and custom.2.Daniel 2:21, 37-38; 4:17, 25, 32; 5:18, 28; 7:4, 6, 12, 14, 27—God “gives” wisdom, kingdoms, domini 1.Ezra 4:13, 15, 20; 6:8; 7:24—human governments receiving or withholding tribute, tax, and custom.2.Daniel 2:21, 37-38; 4:17, 25, 32; 5:18, 28; 7:4, 6, 12, 14, 27—God “gives” wisdom, kingdoms, domini

Possible Meanings:
  • place (semantic_range)
  • lay (semantic_range)
  • be given (semantic_range)
H1655 גֶּשֶׁם
Definition:

גֶּשֶׁם (geshem) – bodyScope of Usage in Scriptureגֶּשֶׁם appears five times, all in the Aramaic sections of Daniel (Daniel 3:27, 3:28, 4:33, 5:21, 7:11). In every occurrence it denotes the tangible, גֶּשֶׁם (geshem) – bodyScope of Usage in Scriptureגֶּשֶׁם appears five times, all in the Aramaic sections of Daniel (Daniel 3:27, 3:28, 4:33, 5:21, 7:11). In every occurrence it denotes the tangible,

H1655 גֶּשֶׁם
Definition:

גֶּשֶׁם (geshem) – bodyScope of Usage in Scriptureגֶּשֶׁם appears five times, all in the Aramaic sections of Daniel (Daniel 3:27, 3:28, 4:33, 5:21, 7:11). In every occurrence it denotes the tangible, גֶּשֶׁם (geshem) – bodyScope of Usage in Scriptureגֶּשֶׁם appears five times, all in the Aramaic sections of Daniel (Daniel 3:27, 3:28, 4:33, 5:21, 7:11). In every occurrence it denotes the tangible,

H1768 דִּי
Definition:

of same origin as Arabicpossessor of[compare below Biblical Hebrewזֶה]. Properly a demonstrativethat[compareזֶה; in Ethiopiczeis 'this',za'which']; but this being referred by usage to something preced of same origin as Arabicpossessor of[compare below Biblical Hebrewזֶה]. Properly a demonstrativethat[compareזֶה; in Ethiopiczeis 'this',za'which']; but this being referred by usage to something preced

Possible Meanings:
  • who (semantic_range)
  • because (semantic_range)
H3809 לָא
Definition:

38); so Nabataean and Egyptian AramaicלהןCooke217, 219, 241S-CPap. C 6, 7+;lâinnî, howeverSocArab. Dial.see Marokko 44, Anm. 103;ᵑ7אִילָּהֵיןGenesis 32:28;Genesis 43:3and elsewhere); —1after a negativ 38); so Nabataean and Egyptian AramaicלהןCooke217, 219, 241S-CPap. C 6, 7+;lâinnî, howeverSocArab. Dial.see Marokko 44, Anm. 103;ᵑ7אִילָּהֵיןGenesis 32:28;Genesis 43:3and elsewhere); —1after a negativ

Possible Meanings:
  • not (semantic_range)
H6399 פְלַח
Definition:

imperfect3masculine pluralיִפְלְחיןDaniel 3:28;Daniel 7:14,27; soParticiple activeמָּלַחDaniel 6:17;Daniel 6:21, pluralמָּֽלְחִיןDaniel 3:12,14,18, and (accusative of deity)Daniel 3:17.2plural constru imperfect3masculine pluralיִפְלְחיןDaniel 3:28;Daniel 7:14,27; soParticiple activeמָּלַחDaniel 6:17;Daniel 6:21, pluralמָּֽלְחִיןDaniel 3:12,14,18, and (accusative of deity)Daniel 3:17.2plural constru

Possible Meanings:
  • pay reverence to (semantic_range)
  • serve (semantic_range)
H3809 לָא
Definition:

38); so Nabataean and Egyptian AramaicלהןCooke217, 219, 241S-CPap. C 6, 7+;lâinnî, howeverSocArab. Dial.see Marokko 44, Anm. 103;ᵑ7אִילָּהֵיןGenesis 32:28;Genesis 43:3and elsewhere); —1after a negativ 38); so Nabataean and Egyptian AramaicלהןCooke217, 219, 241S-CPap. C 6, 7+;lâinnî, howeverSocArab. Dial.see Marokko 44, Anm. 103;ᵑ7אִילָּהֵיןGenesis 32:28;Genesis 43:3and elsewhere); —1after a negativ

Possible Meanings:
  • not (semantic_range)
H5457 סְגִד
Definition:

46;Imperfect3masculine singularיִסְגֻּדDaniel 3:6+, 3 masculine pluralיִסְגְּדוּןDaniel 3:28, etc.;Participle activepluralסָֽגְדִיןDaniel 3:7#NAME?do homageלְצֶלֶםDaniel 3:5,7,10,12,14,15,18,לof false 46;Imperfect3masculine singularיִסְגֻּדDaniel 3:6+, 3 masculine pluralיִסְגְּדוּןDaniel 3:28, etc.;Participle activepluralסָֽגְדִיןDaniel 3:7#NAME?do homageלְצֶלֶםDaniel 3:5,7,10,12,14,15,18,לof false

H3606 כֹּל
Definition:

“God saw all that He had made” (Genesis 1:31). From the outset, kol proclaims that nothing lies outside the Creator’s ownership.• This theme continues: “The earth is the LORD’s, and all its fullness, “God saw all that He had made” (Genesis 1:31). From the outset, kol proclaims that nothing lies outside the Creator’s ownership.• This theme continues: “The earth is the LORD’s, and all its fullness,

Possible Meanings:
  • the whole (semantic_range)
H0426 אַלָהּ
Definition:

28+, constructDaniel 2:18+; emphaticאֱלָהָאDaniel 2:20+; suffixאֱלָהִיDaniel 6:23,הָךְ-Ezra 9:14+,הֵהּ-Daniel 6:6+,הֲהֹם-Ezra 5:5;Ezra 7:16,הֲהוֺן-Daniel 3:28(twice in verse);Daniel 3:29,הֲכֹם-Ezra 7: 28+, constructDaniel 2:18+; emphaticאֱלָהָאDaniel 2:20+; suffixאֱלָהִיDaniel 6:23,הָךְ-Ezra 9:14+,הֵהּ-Daniel 6:6+,הֲהֹם-Ezra 5:5;Ezra 7:16,הֲהוֺן-Daniel 3:28(twice in verse);Daniel 3:29,הֲכֹם-Ezra 7:

Possible Meanings:
  • these (semantic_range)
H3861 לָהֵן
Definition:

(Aramaic) corresponding tolahen; therefore; also except -- but, except, save, therefore, wherefore.see HEBREWlahenTopical LexiconOverviewLāhēn is an adverb that links cause to effect. In Scripture it (Aramaic) corresponding tolahen; therefore; also except -- but, except, save, therefore, wherefore.see HEBREWlahenTopical LexiconOverviewLāhēn is an adverb that links cause to effect. In Scripture it

H0426 אַלָהּ
Definition:

28+, constructDaniel 2:18+; emphaticאֱלָהָאDaniel 2:20+; suffixאֱלָהִיDaniel 6:23,הָךְ-Ezra 9:14+,הֵהּ-Daniel 6:6+,הֲהֹם-Ezra 5:5;Ezra 7:16,הֲהוֺן-Daniel 3:28(twice in verse);Daniel 3:29,הֲכֹם-Ezra 7: 28+, constructDaniel 2:18+; emphaticאֱלָהָאDaniel 2:20+; suffixאֱלָהִיDaniel 6:23,הָךְ-Ezra 9:14+,הֵהּ-Daniel 6:6+,הֲהֹם-Ezra 5:5;Ezra 7:16,הֲהוֺן-Daniel 3:28(twice in verse);Daniel 3:29,הֲכֹם-Ezra 7:

Possible Meanings:
  • these (semantic_range)

Interlinear data not available for this verse yet.

---

Get the daily verse delivered free

Create Free Account

Automatic daily verse emails after signup

← Chapter 3 All Chapters