Daniel 3:19
What does Daniel 3:19 mean?
A plain-English look at Daniel 3:19 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Daniel 3:19 means
Nebuchadnezzar's reaction to their unwavering defiance was an explosion of uncontrollable fury. His expression literally changed, reflecting the depth of his rage. In his anger, he commanded that the fiery furnace be heated to an unimaginable seven times its usual intensity, intending to make their death as swift and terrifying as possible. This extreme measure underscored his absolute unwillingness to tolerate any challenge to his authority, especially one that questioned his gods and proclaimed a higher power.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Then was Nebuchadnezzar full of fury, and the form of his visage was changed against Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego: therefore he spake, and commanded that they should heat the furnace seven times more than it was wont to be heated.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Then was Nebuchadnezzar full of fury, and the form of his visage was changed against Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed–nego: therefore he spake, and commanded that they should heat the furnace one seven times more than it was wont to be heated.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Then was Nebuchadnezzar full of fury, and the form of his visage was changed against Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego: therefore he spake, and commanded that they should heat the furnace seven times more than it was wont to be heated.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Then Nebuchadnezzar was full of wrath, and the form of his face was changed against Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego: and he gave orders that the fire was to be heated up seven times more than it was generally heated.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Then Nebuchadnezzar hath been full of fury, and the expression of his face hath been changed concerning Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego; he answered and said to heat the furnace seven times above that which it is seen to be heated;
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Then was Nabuchodonosor filled with fury: and the countenance of his face was changed against Sidrach, Misach, and Abdenago, and he commanded that the furnace should be heated seven times more than it had been accustomed to be heated.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Then was Nebuchadnezzar full of fury, and the form of his visage was changed against Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego. He spoke, and commanded that they should heat the furnace seven times more than it was wont to be heated.
Context
This verse depicts Nebuchadnezzar's explosive, personal reaction to the three men's absolute refusal in the previous verse. His sudden, extreme rage and the command to superheat the furnace emphasize the gravity of their defiance from his perspective. This intensified punishment is crucial for magnifying the miraculous deliverance that follows, setting the stage for the dramatic moment when they are thrown into the inferno.
v.18But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up.
v.19This passage
v.20And he commanded certain mighty men that were in his army to bind Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, and to cast them into the burning fiery furnace.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Daniel 6:24
And the king commanded, and they brought those men that had accused Daniel, and they cast them into the den of lions, them, their children, and their wives; and the lions had the mastery of them, and brake all their bones in pieces, before they came to the bottom of the den.
- Daniel 5:6
Then the king’s countenance was changed in him, and his thoughts troubled him; and the joints of his loins were loosed, and his knees smote one against another.
- Genesis 4:5
but unto Cain and to his offering he had not respect. And Cain was very wroth, and his countenance fell.
- 1 Kings 18:33
And he put the wood in order, and cut the bullock in pieces, and laid it on the wood. And he said, Fill four jars with water, and pour it on the burnt-offering, and on the wood.
- Leviticus 26:28
then I will walk contrary unto you in wrath; and I also will chastise you seven times for your sins.
- Leviticus 26:18
And if ye will not yet for these things hearken unto me, then I will chastise you seven times more for your sins.
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