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New Living Translation
Daniel 4:20
The tree you saw was growing very tall and strong, reaching high into the heavens for all the world to see.
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Christian Standard Bible®
The tree you saw, which grew large and strong, whose top reached to the sky and was visible to the whole earth,
The tree you saw, which grew large and strong, whose top reached to the sky and was visible to the whole earth,
Hebrew Names Version
The tree that you saw, which grew, and was strong, whose height reached to the sky, and the sight of it to all the eretz;
The tree that you saw, which grew, and was strong, whose height reached to the sky, and the sight of it to all the eretz;
King James Version
The tree that thou sawest, which grew, and was strong, whose height reached unto the heaven, and the sight thereof to all the earth;
The tree that thou sawest, which grew, and was strong, whose height reached unto the heaven, and the sight thereof to all the earth;
English Standard Version
The tree you saw, which grew and became strong, so that its top reached to heaven, and it was visible to the end of the whole earth,
The tree you saw, which grew and became strong, so that its top reached to heaven, and it was visible to the end of the whole earth,
New American Standard Bible
'The tree that you saw, which became large and grew strong, whose height reached to the sky and was visible to all the earth,
'The tree that you saw, which became large and grew strong, whose height reached to the sky and was visible to all the earth,
New Century Version
You saw a tree in your dream that grew large and strong. Its top touched the sky, and it could be seen from all over the earth.
You saw a tree in your dream that grew large and strong. Its top touched the sky, and it could be seen from all over the earth.
Amplified Bible
'The tree that you saw, which became great and grew strong, whose height reached to heaven and which was visible to all the earth,
'The tree that you saw, which became great and grew strong, whose height reached to heaven and which was visible to all the earth,
Geneva Bible (1587)
The tree that thou sawest, which was great and mightie, whose height reached vnto the heauen, and the sight thereof through all the world,
The tree that thou sawest, which was great and mightie, whose height reached vnto the heauen, and the sight thereof through all the world,
New American Standard Bible (1995)
'The tree that you saw, which became large and grew strong, whose height reached to the sky and was visible to all the earth
'The tree that you saw, which became large and grew strong, whose height reached to the sky and was visible to all the earth
Berean Standard Bible
The tree you saw, which grew large and strong, whose top reached the sky and was visible to all the earth,
The tree you saw, which grew large and strong, whose top reached the sky and was visible to all the earth,
Contemporary English Version
You saw a tree that grew so big and strong that it reached up to heaven and could be seen from anywhere on earth.
You saw a tree that grew so big and strong that it reached up to heaven and could be seen from anywhere on earth.
Complete Jewish Bible
"‘Now the king saw a holy watcher coming down from heaven, who said, "‘"Cut down the tree, and destroy it, but leave the stump with its roots in the ground, with a band of iron and bronze, in the lush grass of the countryside; let him be drenched with dew from the sky and share the lot of the wild animals until seven seasons pass over him."
"‘Now the king saw a holy watcher coming down from heaven, who said, "‘"Cut down the tree, and destroy it, but leave the stump with its roots in the ground, with a band of iron and bronze, in the lush grass of the countryside; let him be drenched with dew from the sky and share the lot of the wild animals until seven seasons pass over him."
Darby Translation
The tree that thou sawest, which grew and was strong, whose height reached unto the heavens, and the sight of it to all the earth;
The tree that thou sawest, which grew and was strong, whose height reached unto the heavens, and the sight of it to all the earth;
Easy-to-Read Version
You saw a tree in your dream. The tree grew large and strong. Its top touched the sky, and it could be seen from all over the earth. Its leaves were beautiful, and it had plenty of fruit. The fruit gave plenty of food for everyone. It was a home for the wild animals, and its branches were nesting places for the birds. You saw that tree.
You saw a tree in your dream. The tree grew large and strong. Its top touched the sky, and it could be seen from all over the earth. Its leaves were beautiful, and it had plenty of fruit. The fruit gave plenty of food for everyone. It was a home for the wild animals, and its branches were nesting places for the birds. You saw that tree.
George Lamsa Translation
The tree which you saw, which grew and was strong, whose height reached to the heaven and the view thereof, to all the earth;
The tree which you saw, which grew and was strong, whose height reached to the heaven and the view thereof, to all the earth;
Good News Translation
The tree, so tall that it reached the sky, could be seen by everyone in the world.
The tree, so tall that it reached the sky, could be seen by everyone in the world.
Lexham English Bible
The tree that you saw, which grew and became strong and its height reached to heaven and it was visible to the end of the whole earth,
The tree that you saw, which grew and became strong and its height reached to heaven and it was visible to the end of the whole earth,
Literal Translation
The tree that you saw, which became great and strong, whose height reached to the heaven and its appearance to all the earth,
The tree that you saw, which became great and strong, whose height reached to the heaven and its appearance to all the earth,
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
As for the tre that thou sawest which was so greate & mightie, whose heyth reached vnto the heauen, and his bredth in to all the worlde:
As for the tre that thou sawest which was so greate & mightie, whose heyth reached vnto the heauen, and his bredth in to all the worlde:
American Standard Version
The tree that thou sawest, which grew, and was strong, whose height reached unto heaven, and the sight thereof to all the earth;
The tree that thou sawest, which grew, and was strong, whose height reached unto heaven, and the sight thereof to all the earth;
Bible in Basic English
The tree which you saw, which became tall and strong, stretching up to heaven and seen from the ends of the earth;
The tree which you saw, which became tall and strong, stretching up to heaven and seen from the ends of the earth;
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And whereas the king saw a watcher and a holy one coming down from heaven, and saying: Hew down the tree, and destroy it; nevertheless leave the stump of the roots thereof in the earth, even in a band of iron and brass, in the tender grass of the field; and let it be wet with the dew of heaven, and let his portion be with the beasts of the field, till seven times pass over him--
And whereas the king saw a watcher and a holy one coming down from heaven, and saying: Hew down the tree, and destroy it; nevertheless leave the stump of the roots thereof in the earth, even in a band of iron and brass, in the tender grass of the field; and let it be wet with the dew of heaven, and let his portion be with the beasts of the field, till seven times pass over him--
King James Version (1611)
The tree that thou sawest, which grew, and was strong, whose height reached vnto the heauen, and the sight thereof to all the earth:
The tree that thou sawest, which grew, and was strong, whose height reached vnto the heauen, and the sight thereof to all the earth:
Bishop's Bible (1568)
As for the tree that thou sawest, which was great and mightie, whose heyght reached vnto the heauen, and the sight therof through all the world,
As for the tree that thou sawest, which was great and mightie, whose heyght reached vnto the heauen, and the sight therof through all the world,
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And whereas the king saw a watcher and a holy one coming down from heaven, and he said, Strip the tree, and destroy it; only leave the stump of its roots in the ground, and bind it with a band of iron and brass; and it shall lie in the grass that is without, and in the dew of heaven, and its portion shall be with wild beasts, until seven times have passed over it;
And whereas the king saw a watcher and a holy one coming down from heaven, and he said, Strip the tree, and destroy it; only leave the stump of its roots in the ground, and bind it with a band of iron and brass; and it shall lie in the grass that is without, and in the dew of heaven, and its portion shall be with wild beasts, until seven times have passed over it;
English Revised Version
The tree that thou sawest, which grew, and was strong, whose height reached unto the heaven, and the sight thereof to all the earth;
The tree that thou sawest, which grew, and was strong, whose height reached unto the heaven, and the sight thereof to all the earth;
World English Bible
The tree that you saw, which grew, and was strong, whose height reached to the sky, and the sight of it to all the earth;
The tree that you saw, which grew, and was strong, whose height reached to the sky, and the sight of it to all the earth;
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
The tree which thou siyest hiy and strong, whos heiythe stretchith `til to heuene, and the biholdyng therof in to ech lond,
The tree which thou siyest hiy and strong, whos heiythe stretchith `til to heuene, and the biholdyng therof in to ech lond,
Update Bible Version
The tree that you saw, which grew, and was strong, whose height reached to heaven, and the sight thereof to all the earth;
The tree that you saw, which grew, and was strong, whose height reached to heaven, and the sight thereof to all the earth;
Webster's Bible Translation
The tree that thou sawest, which grew, and was strong, whose hight reached to the heaven, and the sight of it to all the earth;
The tree that thou sawest, which grew, and was strong, whose hight reached to the heaven, and the sight of it to all the earth;
New English Translation
The tree that you saw that grew large and strong, whose top reached to the sky, and which could be seen in all the land,
The tree that you saw that grew large and strong, whose top reached to the sky, and which could be seen in all the land,
New King James Version
"The tree that you saw, which grew and became strong, whose height reached to the heavens and which could be seen by all the earth,
"The tree that you saw, which grew and became strong, whose height reached to the heavens and which could be seen by all the earth,
New Life Bible
You saw the tree which grew large and strong, whose top went up to the sky and could be seen over all the earth.
You saw the tree which grew large and strong, whose top went up to the sky and could be seen over all the earth.
New Revised Standard
The tree that you saw, which grew great and strong, so that its top reached to heaven and was visible to the end of the whole earth,
The tree that you saw, which grew great and strong, so that its top reached to heaven and was visible to the end of the whole earth,
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
The tree which thou sawest, which grew and became strong, whose, height, reached unto the heavens, and, the view, thereof to all the earth:
The tree which thou sawest, which grew and became strong, whose, height, reached unto the heavens, and, the view, thereof to all the earth:
Douay-Rheims Bible
20 [17] [fn] The tree which thou sawest which was high and strong, whose height reached to the skies, and the sight thereof into all tire earth:
20 [17] [fn] The tree which thou sawest which was high and strong, whose height reached to the skies, and the sight thereof into all tire earth:
Revised Standard Version
The tree you saw, which grew and became strong, so that its top reached to heaven, and it was visible to the end of the whole earth;
The tree you saw, which grew and became strong, so that its top reached to heaven, and it was visible to the end of the whole earth;
Young's Literal Translation
The tree that thou hast seen, that hath become great and strong, and its height doth reach to the heavens, and its vision to all the land,
The tree that thou hast seen, that hath become great and strong, and its height doth reach to the heavens, and its vision to all the land,
THE MESSAGE
"The tree you saw that grew so large and sturdy with its top touching the sky, visible from the four corners of the world; the tree with the luxuriant foliage and abundant fruit, enough for everyone; the tree under which animals took cover and in which birds built nests—you, O king, are that tree. "You have grown great and strong. Your royal majesty reaches sky-high, and your sovereign rule stretches to the four corners of the world.
"The tree you saw that grew so large and sturdy with its top touching the sky, visible from the four corners of the world; the tree with the luxuriant foliage and abundant fruit, enough for everyone; the tree under which animals took cover and in which birds built nests—you, O king, are that tree. "You have grown great and strong. Your royal majesty reaches sky-high, and your sovereign rule stretches to the four corners of the world.
Contextual Overview
19 "Upon hearing this, Daniel (also known as Belteshazzar) was overcome for a time, frightened by the meaning of the dream. Then the king said to him, ‘Belteshazzar, don't be alarmed by the dream and what it means.' "Belteshazzar replied, ‘I wish the events foreshadowed in this dream would happen to your enemies, my lord, and not to you! 20 The tree you saw was growing very tall and strong, reaching high into the heavens for all the world to see. 21 It had fresh green leaves and was loaded with fruit for all to eat. Wild animals lived in its shade, and birds nested in its branches. 22 That tree, Your Majesty, is you. For you have grown strong and great; your greatness reaches up to heaven, and your rule to the ends of the earth. 23 "‘Then you saw a messenger, a holy one, coming down from heaven and saying, "Cut down the tree and destroy it. But leave the stump and the roots in the ground, bound with a band of iron and bronze and surrounded by tender grass. Let him be drenched with the dew of heaven. Let him live with the animals of the field for seven periods of time." 24 "‘This is what the dream means, Your Majesty, and what the Most High has declared will happen to my lord the king. 25 You will be driven from human society, and you will live in the fields with the wild animals. You will eat grass like a cow, and you will be drenched with the dew of heaven. Seven periods of time will pass while you live this way, until you learn that the Most High rules over the kingdoms of the world and gives them to anyone he chooses. 26 But the stump and roots of the tree were left in the ground. This means that you will receive your kingdom back again when you have learned that heaven rules. 27 "‘King Nebuchadnezzar, please accept my advice. Stop sinning and do what is right. Break from your wicked past and be merciful to the poor. Perhaps then you will continue to prosper.'
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Daniel 4:10-12, Ezekiel 31:3, Ezekiel 31:16
Reciprocal: Psalms 37:35 - a green bay tree Proverbs 17:19 - he that Isaiah 37:24 - General Jeremiah 51:9 - her judgment Ezekiel 19:11 - her stature Mark 4:32 - shooteth
Cross-References
Genesis 4:2
Later she gave birth to his brother and named him Abel. When they grew up, Abel became a shepherd, while Cain cultivated the ground.
Later she gave birth to his brother and named him Abel. When they grew up, Abel became a shepherd, while Cain cultivated the ground.
Genesis 4:4
Abel also brought a gift—the best portions of the firstborn lambs from his flock. The Lord accepted Abel and his gift,
Abel also brought a gift—the best portions of the firstborn lambs from his flock. The Lord accepted Abel and his gift,
Genesis 4:5
but he did not accept Cain and his gift. This made Cain very angry, and he looked dejected.
but he did not accept Cain and his gift. This made Cain very angry, and he looked dejected.
Genesis 4:9
Afterward the Lord asked Cain, "Where is your brother? Where is Abel?" "I don't know," Cain responded. "Am I my brother's guardian?"
Afterward the Lord asked Cain, "Where is your brother? Where is Abel?" "I don't know," Cain responded. "Am I my brother's guardian?"
Genesis 4:10
But the Lord said, "What have you done? Listen! Your brother's blood cries out to me from the ground!
But the Lord said, "What have you done? Listen! Your brother's blood cries out to me from the ground!
Genesis 4:11
Now you are cursed and banished from the ground, which has swallowed your brother's blood.
Now you are cursed and banished from the ground, which has swallowed your brother's blood.
Genesis 4:12
No longer will the ground yield good crops for you, no matter how hard you work! From now on you will be a homeless wanderer on the earth."
No longer will the ground yield good crops for you, no matter how hard you work! From now on you will be a homeless wanderer on the earth."
Genesis 4:21
His brother's name was Jubal, the first of all who play the harp and flute.
His brother's name was Jubal, the first of all who play the harp and flute.
Genesis 25:27
As the boys grew up, Esau became a skillful hunter. He was an outdoorsman, but Jacob had a quiet temperament, preferring to stay at home.
As the boys grew up, Esau became a skillful hunter. He was an outdoorsman, but Jacob had a quiet temperament, preferring to stay at home.
John 8:44
For you are the children of your father the devil, and you love to do the evil things he does. He was a murderer from the beginning. He has always hated the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, it is consistent with his character; for he is a liar and the father of lies.
For you are the children of your father the devil, and you love to do the evil things he does. He was a murderer from the beginning. He has always hated the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, it is consistent with his character; for he is a liar and the father of lies.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
The tree which thou sawest, e.] In these two verses is related part of the dream, which respects the flourishing estate of Nebuchadnezzar and his kingdom :-,
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Barnes' Notes on the Bible
The tree that thou sawest ... - In these two verses Daniel refers to the leading circumstances respecting the tree as it appeared in the dream, without any allusion as yet to the order to cut it down. He probably designed to show that he had clearly understood what had been said, or that he had attended to the most minute circumstances as narrated. It was important to do this in order to show clearly that it referred to the king; a fact which probably Nebuchadnezzar himself apprehended, but still it was important that this should be so firmly fixed in his mind that he would not revolt from it when Daniel came to disclose the fearful import of the remainder of the dream.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 20. The tree that thou sawest — The dream is so fully interpreted in the following verses that it needs no comment.
