Daniel 2:37
What does Daniel 2:37 mean?
A plain-English look at Daniel 2:37 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Thou, O king, art king of kings, unto whom the God of heaven hath given the kingdom, the power, and the strength, and the glory;
KJV
King James Version · 1611Thou, O king, art a king of kings: for the God of heaven hath given thee a kingdom, power, and strength, and glory.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Thou, O king, art king of kings, unto whom the God of heaven hath given the kingdom, the power, and the strength, and the glory;
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949You, O King, king of kings, to whom the God of heaven has given the kingdom, the power, and the strength, and the glory,
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862`Thou, O king, art a king of kings, for the God of the heavens a kingdom, strength, and might, and glory, hath given to thee;
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Thou art a king of kings: and the God of heaven hath given thee a kingdom, and strength, and power, and glory:
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Thou, O king, art a king of kings, unto whom theGod of the heavens hath given the kingdom, the power, and the strength, and the glory;
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Revelation 19:16
And he hath on his garment and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.
- 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 honored him that liveth for ever; for his dominion is an everlasting dominion, and his kingdom from generation to generation;
- Daniel 4:25
that thou shalt be driven from men, and thy dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field, and thou shalt be made to eat grass as oxen, and shalt be wet with the dew of heaven, and seven times shall pass over thee; till thou know that the Most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will.
- Isaiah 10:8
For he saith, Are not my princes all of them kings?
- Daniel 4:3
How great are his signs! and how mighty are his wonders! his kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and his dominion is from generation to generation.
- Revelation 1:5
and from Jesus Christ, who isthe faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loveth us, and loosed us from our sins by his blood;
Related questions readers ask
Keep reading
Want to dig deeper? Explore Daniel 2
Hand-picked devotionals, topical studies, and pastoral answers that draw on Daniel 2.
Topics that quote it
Topic
Bible Verses About Eternal Life
Eternal life, a gift from God, is knowing Him and Jesus Christ, and living forever in His presence.
Topic
Bible Verses About the Sovereignty of God
God's sovereignty means He is the supreme ruler, holding all authority and power over creation, history, and the lives of individuals.
Topic
Bible Verses About Hell
The Bible consistently teaches that hell is a real place of eternal conscious punishment for those who reject God.