Daniel 4:13 kjv
I saw in the visions of my head upon my bed, and, behold, a watcher and an holy one came down from heaven;
Daniel 4:13 nkjv
"I saw in the visions of my head while on my bed, and there was a watcher, a holy one, coming down from heaven.
Daniel 4:13 niv
"In the visions I saw while lying in bed, I looked, and there before me was a holy one, a messenger, coming down from heaven.
Daniel 4:13 esv
"I saw in the visions of my head as I lay in bed, and behold, a watcher, a holy one, came down from heaven.
Daniel 4:13 nlt
"'Then as I lay there dreaming, I saw a messenger, a holy one, coming down from heaven.
Daniel 4 13 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel 4:13 | I saw in the visions of my head as I lay on my bed, and behold, a watcher and a holy one came down from heaven. | Daniel 4:17, 23, 25, 32 |
| Job 5:1 | "Call now, if there be any that will answer thee; and to which of the saints wilt thou turn?" | Eccl 5:8 |
| Psalm 149:6 | Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a two-edged sword in their hand; | Heb 4:12, Rev 1:16, Rev 19:15 |
| Proverbs 3:19 | "The LORD by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens." | Jer 10:12 |
| Isaiah 45:18 | For thus saith the LORD that created the heavens; God himself that formed the earth and made it; he hath established it, he created it not in vain, he formed it to be inhabited; I am the LORD; and there is none else. | Isa 44:24, Acts 17:24 |
| Isaiah 46:10 | Declaring the end from the beginning, and from the ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure: | Psa 33:11, Prov 19:21 |
| Jeremiah 1:5 | Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations. | Psa 139:16, Jer 1:10 |
| Matthew 18:10 | "Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven." | Luke 1:19, Acts 12:15 |
| Mark 13:32 | "But of that day and that hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father." | Matt 24:36 |
| John 1:1-3 | "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that is made." | Col 1:16, Heb 1:2 |
| Acts 4:27 | "For of a truth against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Israel, were gathered together," | Acts 2:23 |
| Romans 8:29 | "For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren." | Eph 1:5, 1 Pet 1:2 |
| Ephesians 1:4 | "According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:" | 2 Tim 1:9 |
| Ephesians 3:10 | "To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God," | 1 Cor 6:3 |
| Colossians 1:16 | "For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:" | John 1:3, Eph 1:21 |
| Hebrews 1:14 | "Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?" | Luke 1:19, Psalm 104:4 |
| Revelation 1:16 | "And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth went a sharp two-edged sword: and his countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength." | Rev 19:15, Heb 4:12 |
| Revelation 5:11 | "And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne and the beasts and the elders: and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands;" | Rev 7:11, Heb 12:22 |
| Revelation 19:11 | "And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon it was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war." | Rev 19:13 |
| Revelation 19:15 | "And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treadeth the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God." | Psalm 2:9, Rev 2:27 |
Daniel 4 verses
Daniel 4 13 Meaning
This verse describes a divine decree carried out by holy ones, specifically a Watcher, who proclaims that the judgment upon Nebuchadnezzar has been decided and the sentence is to be executed. The decree is based on the overwhelming evidence and pronouncements made in the heavenly courts, ensuring that all inhabitants of the earth will recognize the supreme power of the Most High God.
Daniel 4 13 Context
Daniel 4 describes a dream given to King Nebuchadnezzar and its interpretation by Daniel. The king is humbled after witnessing a terrifying vision of a tree cut down, with a message that he would lose his kingdom and live like an animal until he acknowledged God's sovereignty. This verse specifically details the vision of divine agents intervening in the earthly affairs to execute this judgment. The historical context is the reign of Nebuchadnezzar in Babylon, a period when his pride had grown immensely, leading to a prophetic warning.
Daniel 4 13 Word Analysis
- "I saw": (Hebrew: chazeh - חָזָה) - To see, behold, prophesy; emphasizes a divine revelation or vision.
- "in the visions of my head": (Hebrew: 'aḥḍē ḥazon ya’āwāt hēwāt ʿal-měšəḵā - עֲדֵי חָזָוֹן יַעְוָוָת הֵוָוּ עַל־מֶשְׁכָבִֽי) - Describes the nature of the perception as a dream or vision, occurring during sleep.
- "as I lay on my bed": (Hebrew: ʿal-měšəḵā - עַל־מִשְׁכָּבִֽי) - Indicates the specific time and state of being when the vision occurred.
- "and behold": (Hebrew: wĕhinnēh - וְהִנֵּה) - A particle used to draw attention to something noteworthy or surprising.
- "a watcher": (Aramaic: ʿīr - עִיר) - Generally understood as an angelic being, a celestial sentinel, or a guardian; possesses authority and observes earthly matters.
- "and a holy one": (Aramaic: qəḏîm - קְדִים) - Refers to a holy angel or heavenly being, emphasizing their sacred and appointed role in executing divine will.
- "came down": (Aramaic: nĕḥăṯōṯ - נְחַתּוֹת) - Descended from the heavenly realm to the earthly plane, signifying an active intervention from God.
- "from heaven": (Aramaic: mēwōw - מִן־שְׁמַיָּא) - Indicates the origin of these beings and the authority behind their actions.
Daniel 4 13 Bonus Section
The concept of "watchers" appears more explicitly in extrabiblical texts like the Book of Enoch, where they are depicted as angelic beings with specific responsibilities, sometimes involved in a fall. However, in Daniel, they are portrayed as agents of God's judgment and justice. The term "holy one" echoes the sanctity attributed to God's messengers and is consistent with the New Testament description of angels as ministering spirits (Hebrews 1:14). The unified action of these beings emphasizes the collective will of the divine court in carrying out God's purposes for humanity.
Daniel 4 13 Commentary
This verse sets the stage for the divine judgment being executed upon Nebuchadnezzar. The appearance of a "watcher" and a "holy one" signifies that this is not merely a natural event, but a direct intervention by celestial agents acting under God's command. The plural "holy ones" in the following verse indicates that this might refer to a class of angelic beings or perhaps a more specific council. Their descent from heaven underscores the celestial origin of the decree and its enforcement. The ultimate source and authority for this decree is the Most High God, whose power extends over all earthly rulers. This vision reinforces the theme that no earthly king's power is absolute; it is derived from and subject to divine authority.