Daniel 4:34
"And at the end of the days I Nebuchadnezzar lifted up mine eyes unto heaven, and mine understanding returned unto me, and I blessed the most High, and I praised and honoured him that liveth for ever, whose dominion is an everlasting dominion, and his kingdom is from generation to generation:"

Commentary

Gill's Exposition

And at the end of the days,.... Of the time fixed in the dream; that is, at the end of seven years, as Jarchi rightly interprets it; this according to Bishop Usher (n), Dean Prideaux (o), and Mr. Whiston (p), was in the year of the world 3442 A.M., and before Christ 563, in the forty second year of his reign; after which he lived but one year, reigning from the death of his father forty three years, and according

to the Jewish accounts forty five; they reckoning from the beginning of his partnership in the kingdom with his father, and his first coming with an army into Syria. I Nebuchadnezzar lifted up mine eyes unto heaven: for, during the seven years he ate grass like an ox, his eyes were fixed upon the earth, looking out for his food, and especially if he went on all four, as the beasts do; but now standing upright, in his erect form as a man, he looked upwards; though this phrase does not merely design his looking up to the heavens, and viewing them from his bodily eyes; but his sense and consideration of the divine Majesty in heaven, his praying to him, lifting up the eyes being a prayer gesture, and his devotion towards him; and mine understanding returned to me; his understanding as a man, which he had been deprived of during this time; and so came to know in what state and condition he was, by whom brought into it, and for what reason; and I blessed the most High; the most high God, he whose name alone is Jehovah, the God of gods, who is higher than the highest; him the king blessed for returning his understanding and reason to him, and restoring him to his senses; for which he had just cause to be thankful, for a greater blessing cannot be enjoyed; and I praised and honoured him that liveth for ever; the living and true God, the author of life to all that have it, and who upholds in it; who lives in and of himself, and for evermore; which no mere man, even the most exalted and dignified, does: whose dominion is an everlasting dominion, and his kingdom is from generation to generation; See Gill on Dan 4:3 . (n) Annales Vet. Test. A. M. 3442. (o) Connexium, &c. part. 1. p. 106. (p) Chronological Tables, cent. 10.

Source: Gill's Exposition (Public Domain)

Hebrew Word Studies (19 words)

H3705 כְּעַן
Definition:

361B S-CPap. C 5);ᵑ7, e.g.Numbers 22:4:עַןprobably a substantive from [עָנָה] the √ ofעֵת,time; soכְּעַןliterallyat(this)time= Hebrewעַתָּה: K§ 67, 4); —Daniel 2:23וּכְעַן הוֺדַעְתַּנִי,Daniel 3:15;Da 361B S-CPap. C 5);ᵑ7, e.g.Numbers 22:4:עַןprobably a substantive from [עָנָה] the √ ofעֵת,time; soכְּעַןliterallyat(this)time= Hebrewעַתָּה: K§ 67, 4); —Daniel 2:23וּכְעַן הוֺדַעְתַּנִי,Daniel 3:15;Da

Possible Meanings:
  • now (semantic_range)
H0576 אֲנָא
Definition:

8;Ezra 6:12;Ezra 7:21in common editions: seeאֲנָהbelowאֲנָהpronoun 1 singularI(= Hebrewאֲנִי, q. v.: Zenjirli, Cilician, Egyptian Aramaicאנךְ(Cooke182; 104; 208; S-Coft), Nabataeanנח. . . (Lzb221);ᵑ7א 8;Ezra 6:12;Ezra 7:21in common editions: seeאֲנָהbelowאֲנָהpronoun 1 singularI(= Hebrewאֲנִי, q. v.: Zenjirli, Cilician, Egyptian Aramaicאנךְ(Cooke182; 104; 208; S-Coft), Nabataeanנח. . . (Lzb221);ᵑ7א

Possible Meanings:
  • ah (semantic_range)
  • now! (semantic_range)
  • we (semantic_range)
  • beseech thee! (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

H7624 שְׁבַח
Definition:

16usuallypanelled, wainscotted, with wood; ornouna wainscot of wood, but Coחִמּוּי, Toyחָפוּי(constructחֲפוּי).[שְׁבַח]verb Pa`ellaud, praise(ᵑ7Syriac; see Biblical Hebrew II.שׁבח(Aramaism)); —Perfect 16usuallypanelled, wainscotted, with wood; ornouna wainscot of wood, but Coחִמּוּי, Toyחָפוּי(constructחֲפוּי).[שְׁבַח]verb Pa`ellaud, praise(ᵑ7Syriac; see Biblical Hebrew II.שׁבח(Aramaism)); —Perfect

H7313 רוּם
Definition:

37– Following seven years of divinely imposed humiliation, Nebuchadnezzar at last confesses, “Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise, exalt, and glorify the King of heaven, for all His works are true and His w 37– Following seven years of divinely imposed humiliation, Nebuchadnezzar at last confesses, “Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise, exalt, and glorify the King of heaven, for all His works are true and His w

Possible Meanings:
  • height (semantic_range)
H1922 הֲדַּר
Definition:

whatever majesty humans possess is derivative, while God’s is inherent and eternal.Occurrences in Daniel1.Daniel 4:34– After seven seasons of humiliation Nebuchadnezzar testifies, “My sanity was resto whatever majesty humans possess is derivative, while God’s is inherent and eternal.Occurrences in Daniel1.Daniel 4:34– After seven seasons of humiliation Nebuchadnezzar testifies, “My sanity was resto

Possible Meanings:
  • honour (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)
H8065 שָׁמַיִן
Definition:

11.Occurrences in Scripture• Daniel: 2:18, 19, 28, 37 (LXX v. 38), 44, 45; 3:25; 4:13 (v. 10), 15 (v. 12), 17 (v. 14), 23 (v. 20), 26 (v. 23), 31 (v. 28), 34 (v. 31), 35 (v. 32); 5:21, 23; 6:27 (v. 26 11.Occurrences in Scripture• Daniel: 2:18, 19, 28, 37 (LXX v. 38), 44, 45; 3:25; 4:13 (v. 10), 15 (v. 12), 17 (v. 14), 23 (v. 20), 26 (v. 23), 31 (v. 28), 34 (v. 31), 35 (v. 32); 5:21, 23; 6:27 (v. 26

Possible Meanings:
  • heavens (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)
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)
H4567 מַעְבָד
Definition:

25;ᵑ7ib.; Syriacof magicworks); — plural suffixמַעֲבָדוֺ֫הִיDaniel 4:34(suffix of God).Topical LexiconThe Setting in DanielDaniel 4:37records the lone occurrence of מַעְבָד. It appears in Nebuchadnezz 25;ᵑ7ib.; Syriacof magicworks); — plural suffixמַעֲבָדוֺ֫הִיDaniel 4:34(suffix of God).Topical LexiconThe Setting in DanielDaniel 4:37records the lone occurrence of מַעְבָד. It appears in Nebuchadnezz

H7187 קְשׁוֹט
Definition:

34;׳מִןקֿDaniel 2:47of a truth.קַתְרֹסseeקיתרס.Topical LexiconDefinition and Scopeקְשׁוֹט (qĕshōṭ) denotes what is firm, reliable, or objectively true. While the word appears only twice, its meaning i 34;׳מִןקֿDaniel 2:47of a truth.קַתְרֹסseeקיתרס.Topical LexiconDefinition and Scopeקְשׁוֹט (qĕshōṭ) denotes what is firm, reliable, or objectively true. While the word appears only twice, its meaning i

H0735 אֹרַח
Definition:

23thy ways(the progress and outcome of thine affairs);הֵתּ-Daniel 4:34his ways(i.e. the course of God's dealings, ""מַעֲבָדוֺהִי).אַרְיֵהseeארה. aboveאַרְיוֺךְproper name, masculinein Babylonian (Bibl 23thy ways(the progress and outcome of thine affairs);הֵתּ-Daniel 4:34his ways(i.e. the course of God's dealings, ""מַעֲבָדוֺהִי).אַרְיֵהseeארה. aboveאַרְיוֺךְproper name, masculinein Babylonian (Bibl

H1780 דִּין
Definition:

26judgement; — absolute׳דDaniel 4:34=justice(of ways of God); emphaticדִּינָה מִתְעֲבֵד מִנֵּהּEzra 7:26judgment be executed upon him;דִּינָא=judges, courtDaniel 7:10,26 #NAME?Daniel 7:22(reading׳וְדי 26judgement; — absolute׳דDaniel 4:34=justice(of ways of God); emphaticדִּינָה מִתְעֲבֵד מִנֵּהּEzra 7:26judgment be executed upon him;דִּינָא=judges, courtDaniel 7:10,26 #NAME?Daniel 7:22(reading׳וְדי

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)
H1981 הֲלַךְ
Definition:

25; 4:29; 4:37). Related to the common Hebrew root for “to walk,” this limited usage concentrates profound themes of divine companionship, human pride, and sovereign oversight into a few decisive vers 25; 4:29; 4:37). Related to the common Hebrew root for “to walk,” this limited usage concentrates profound themes of divine companionship, human pride, and sovereign oversight into a few decisive vers

Possible Meanings:
  • toll (semantic_range)
H1467 גֵּוָה
Definition:

37, where King Nebuchadnezzar—fresh from seven years of humbling judgment—confesses that God “is able to humble those who walk in pride.” The term captures the self-exalting attitude God had just shat 37, where King Nebuchadnezzar—fresh from seven years of humbling judgment—confesses that God “is able to humble those who walk in pride.” The term captures the self-exalting attitude God had just shat

H3202 יְכֵל
Definition:

Perfect3masculine singularיְכִלDaniel 6:21(subject God), 2 masculine singularיְכֵ֫לְתָּDaniel 2:47;Imperfect3masculine singularיוּכַל(Hebraism, K§ 43, 1. Beisp. b))Daniel 2:10,יִכֻּלDaniel 3:29(subjec Perfect3masculine singularיְכִלDaniel 6:21(subject God), 2 masculine singularיְכֵ֫לְתָּDaniel 2:47;Imperfect3masculine singularיוּכַל(Hebraism, K§ 43, 1. Beisp. b))Daniel 2:10,יִכֻּלDaniel 3:29(subjec

Possible Meanings:
  • be able (semantic_range)
H8214 שְׁפַל
Definition:

37– Nebuchadnezzar confesses that God “is able to humble those who walk in pride.”Daniel 5:19– The Babylonian monarch exercised unchecked power: “those he wished to humble he humbled.”Daniel 5:22– Bel 37– Nebuchadnezzar confesses that God “is able to humble those who walk in pride.”Daniel 5:19– The Babylonian monarch exercised unchecked power: “those he wished to humble he humbled.”Daniel 5:22– Bel

Possible Meanings:
  • low (semantic_range)

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