Daniel 3:22 kjv
Therefore because the king's commandment was urgent, and the furnace exceeding hot, the flames of the fire slew those men that took up Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.
Daniel 3:22 nkjv
Therefore, because the king's command was urgent, and the furnace exceedingly hot, the flame of the fire killed those men who took up Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego.
Daniel 3:22 niv
The king's command was so urgent and the furnace so hot that the flames of the fire killed the soldiers who took up Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego,
Daniel 3:22 esv
Because the king's order was urgent and the furnace overheated, the flame of the fire killed those men who took up Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.
Daniel 3:22 nlt
And because the king, in his anger, had demanded such a hot fire in the furnace, the flames killed the soldiers as they threw the three men in.
Daniel 3 22 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel 3 | ...and Nebuchadnezzar in his rage commanded to bring forth... | Dan 3:20 |
| Exodus 32 | ...and Moses, returning to the camp, saw the calf and the dancing. | Ex 32:19 |
| Joshua 1 | ...Be strong and courageous. | Josh 1:9 |
| Psalm 18 | The cords of death encompassed me; the torrents of wickedness... | Ps 18:4 |
| Psalm 37 | ...Watch the blameless and behold the upright, for there is a future... | Ps 37:37 |
| Psalm 50 | ...and call on me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you... | Ps 50:15 |
| Psalm 94 | Who will rise up for me against the evildoers? Who will stand... | Ps 94:16 |
| Proverbs 1 | My son, if sinners entice you, do not consent. | Prov 1:10 |
| Proverbs 2 | Then you will understand righteousness and justice and equity... | Prov 2:9 |
| Proverbs 18 | The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom. | Prov 18:10 |
| Isaiah 41 | Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. | Isa 41:10 |
| Isaiah 43 | When you pass through the waters, I will be with you... | Isa 43:2 |
| Jeremiah 29 | For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the LORD... | Jer 29:11 |
| Matthew 6 | Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness... | Matt 6:33 |
| Matthew 10 | whoever endures to the end will be saved. | Matt 10:22 |
| Acts 4 | ...but Peter and John answered them, "Whether it is right in the... | Acts 4:19 |
| Acts 5 | ...We must obey God rather than men. | Acts 5:29 |
| Romans 8 | ...neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation... | Rom 8:39 |
| 1 Corinthians 10 | ...But with the temptation, God will also provide a way of escape... | 1 Cor 10:13 |
| Hebrews 11 | By faith Noah, when warned about things that had yet been seen... | Heb 11:7 |
| Hebrews 12 | ...and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us... | Heb 12:1 |
| 1 Peter 1 | ...through faith to protect you by God's power until the... | 1 Pet 1:5 |
| Revelation 2 | ...Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life. | Rev 2:10 |
Daniel 3 verses
Daniel 3 22 Meaning
The verse describes the rapid departure of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego from the presence of Nebuchadnezzar. Their swift exit was a consequence of the king's furious command to remove them.
Daniel 3 22 Context
This verse is part of the narrative in Daniel chapter 3, where Nebuchadnezzar, the king of Babylon, erects a golden image and commands everyone to worship it. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego refused to bow down to the idol, defying the king's decree. Consequently, they were thrown into a fiery furnace. The king, astonished to see them unharmed and accompanied by a divine presence, then ordered them to be brought out of the furnace. This verse captures their immediate removal at his furious command.
Daniel 3 22 Word Analysis
- וּבְכֵן (u'vəḵēn): "And so," "And then." Connects this action to the preceding command.
- אִמְרוֹ (imrô): "His command." Refers to Nebuchadnezzar's furious order.
- אִמְרֵה (imrê): "command," "word." Root is found in Aramaic and Hebrew.
- קְרִי (qrî): "call forth," "bring forth." A basic verb for bringing someone.
- הִגְלֵי (higlê): "remove," "bring out." Impassive verb, indicating they were caused to be brought out.
- חַדְרַכְמוֹ (ḥaḏraḵmô): "the persons of these men." Direct object, referring to Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.
- מִגּוֹ (miggo): "from within," "out of." Indicates their exit from the furnace.
- נִיחוּרָא (nîḥurā’): "furnace," "burning furnace." The place of their trial.
Daniel 3 22 Bonus Section
This immediate and forceful action by the king signifies a shift in his understanding and perspective. His previous arrogance and absolute authority are momentarily suspended by the miraculous deliverance of the three men. This event, as depicted in Daniel 3, is a powerful testament to standing firm in one's faith even in the face of extreme persecution, emphasizing God's presence and power to rescue those who trust Him. The expedited nature of their removal suggests an urgency to examine this inexplicable phenomenon.
Daniel 3 22 Commentary
The verse highlights the sovereign power of God. Despite Nebuchadnezzar's wrath and his violent command, the three Hebrews are promptly brought out of the furnace, showcasing divine intervention. Their exit is not a voluntary act but a direct result of the king's decree, driven by his newfound awe and perhaps fear. This demonstrates that even a king's furious command is subservient to God's will and protection. Their survival and release affirm their faith and God's faithfulness.