Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version You will be driven away from people and will live with the wild animals; you will eat grass like the ox. Seven times will pass by for you until you acknowledge that the Most High is sovereign over all kingdoms on earth and gives them to anyone he wishes.” New Living Translation You will be driven from human society. You will live in the fields with the wild animals, and you will eat grass like a cow. 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.’ English Standard Version and you shall be driven from among men, and your dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field. And you shall be made to eat grass like an ox, and seven periods of time shall pass over you, until you know that the Most High rules the kingdom of men and gives it to whom he will.” Berean Standard Bible You will be driven away from mankind to live with the beasts of the field, and you will feed on grass like an ox. And seven times will pass you by, until you acknowledge that the Most High rules over the kingdom of mankind and gives it to whom He wishes.” King James Bible And they shall drive thee from men, and thy dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field: they shall make thee to eat grass as oxen, and seven times shall pass over thee, until thou know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will. New King James Version And they shall drive you from men, and your dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field. They shall make you eat grass like oxen; and seven times shall pass over you, until you know that the Most High rules in the kingdom of men, and gives it to whomever He chooses.” New American Standard Bible and you will be driven away from mankind, and your dwelling place will be with the animals of the field. You will be given grass to eat like cattle, and seven periods of time will pass over you until you recognize that the Most High is ruler over the realm of mankind and bestows it on whomever He wishes.’ NASB 1995 and you will be driven away from mankind, and your dwelling place will be with the beasts of the field. You will be given grass to eat like cattle, and seven periods of time will pass over you until you recognize that the Most High is ruler over the realm of mankind and bestows it on whomever He wishes.’ NASB 1977 and you will be driven away from mankind, and your dwelling place will be with the beasts of the field. You will be given grass to eat like cattle, and seven periods of time will pass over you, until you recognize that the Most High is ruler over the realm of mankind, and bestows it on whomever He wishes.’ Legacy Standard Bible and you will be driven away from mankind, and your place of habitation will be with the beasts of the field. You will be given grass to eat like cattle, and seven periods of time will pass over you until you know that the Most High is the powerful ruler over the kingdom of mankind and gives it to whomever He wishes.’ Amplified Bible and you will be driven away from mankind, and your dwelling place will be with the animals of the field. You will be given grass to eat like the cattle, and seven periods of time will pass over you until you know [without any doubt] that the Most High God rules over the kingdom of mankind and He bestows it on whomever He desires.”’ Christian Standard Bible You will be driven away from people to live with the wild animals, and you will feed on grass like cattle for seven periods of time, until you acknowledge that the Most High is ruler over human kingdoms, and he gives them to anyone he wants.” Holman Christian Standard Bible You will be driven away from people to live with the wild animals, and you will feed on grass like cattle for seven periods of time, until you acknowledge that the Most High is ruler over the kingdom of men, and He gives it to anyone He wants.” American Standard Version and thou shalt be driven from men; and they dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field; thou shalt be made to eat grass as oxen; and seven times shall pass over thee; until thou know that the Most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will. Contemporary English Version You will be forced to live with the wild animals, away from people. For seven years you will eat grass, as though you were an ox, until you learn that God Most High is in control of all earthly kingdoms and that he is the one who chooses their rulers. English Revised Version and thou shalt be driven from men, and thy dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field; thou shalt be made to eat grass as oxen, and seven times shall pass over thee; until thou know that the Most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will. GOD'S WORD® Translation You will be forced away from people and live with the wild animals. You will eat grass like cattle. And seven time periods will pass until you realize that the Most High has power over human kingdoms and that he gives them to whomever he wishes." Good News Translation You will be driven away from human society, live with wild animals, and eat grass like an ox for seven years. Then you will acknowledge that the Supreme God has power over human kingdoms and that he can give them to anyone he chooses." International Standard Version You're to be driven away from people. You're to live with the wild animals of the field. You are to be made to eat grass like cattle, and seven years will pass you by until you realize that the Most High is sovereign over human kingdoms and grants them to whomever he desires.'" Majority Standard Bible You will be driven away from mankind to live with the beasts of the field, and you will feed on grass like an ox. And seven times will pass you by, until you acknowledge that the Most High rules over the kingdom of mankind and gives it to whom He wishes.? NET Bible You will be driven from human society, and you will live with the wild animals. You will be fed grass like oxen, and seven periods of time will pass by for you before you understand that the Most High is ruler over human kingdoms and gives them to whomever he wishes." New Heart English Bible and you shall be driven from men; and your dwelling shall be with the animals of the field; you shall be made to eat grass as oxen; and seven times shall pass over you; until you know that the Most High rules in the kingdom of men, and gives it to whomever he wants." Webster's Bible Translation And they shall drive thee from men, and thy dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field: they shall make thee to eat grass as oxen, and seven times shall pass over thee, until thou shalt know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will. World English Bible You shall be driven from men, and your dwelling shall be with the animals of the field. You shall be made to eat grass like oxen. Seven times shall pass over you, until you know that the Most High rules in the kingdom of men, and gives it to whomever he will.’” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand from men they are driving you away, and your dwelling [is] with the beast of the field, they cause you to eat the herb as oxen, and pass over you seven times, until you know that the Most High is ruler in the kingdom of men, and to whom He wills He gives it.” Young's Literal Translation and from men they are driving thee away, and with the beast of the field is thy dwelling, the herb as oxen they do cause thee to eat, and seven times do pass over thee, till that thou knowest that the Most High is ruler in the kingdom of men, and to whom He willeth He giveth it. Smith's Literal Translation And from men driving thee out, and with beasts of the open field thy dwelling: and they shall feed to thee the grass as oxen, and seven times shall pass over thee till that thou shalt know that the Most High rules in the kingdom of men, and to whom he will, he will give it. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd they shall cast thee out from among men, and thy dwelling shall be with cattle and wild beasts: thou shalt eat grass like an ox, 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. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible All who live on the earth are counted as nothing; he does as he wills with the powers of heaven and with those who live on the earth. There is no one who can stay his hand or say to him, “What have you done?” New Revised Standard Version You shall be driven away from human society, and your dwelling shall be with the animals of the field. You shall be made to eat grass like oxen, and seven times shall pass over you, until you have learned that the Most High has sovereignty over the kingdom of mortals and gives it to whom he will.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd they shall drive you from among men, and your dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field; they shall make you to eat grass like an ox, and you shall be wet with the dew of heaven; and seven seasons shall change over you, until you know that the Most High rules in the kingdom of men and gives it to whomsoever he will, and he appoints the lowest of men over it. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And they chase you from men and your dwelling shall be with the animals of the wilderness, and they shall feed you grass like an ox, and you shall be wet from the dew of Heaven, and seven times will be changed over you until you know that God Most High is authorized in the kingdom of men, because he will give it to the one whom he pleases, and the lowest men he will raise up over it OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And thou shalt be driven from men, and thy dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field; thou shalt be made to eat grass as oxen, and seven times shall pass over thee; until thou know that the Most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever He will.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And they shall drive thee from men, and thy dwelling shall be with the wild beasts of the field, and they shall feed thee with grass as an ox: and seven times shall pass over thee, until thou know that the Most High is Lord of the kingdom of men, and he will give it to whomsoever he shall please. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Second Dream Fulfilled…31While the words were still in the king’s mouth, a voice came from heaven: “It is decreed to you, King Nebuchadnezzar, that the kingdom has departed from you. 32You will be driven away from mankind to live with the beasts of the field, and you will feed on grass like an ox. And seven times will pass you by, until you acknowledge that the Most High rules over the kingdom of mankind and gives it to whom He wishes.” 33At that moment the sentence against Nebuchadnezzar was fulfilled. He was driven away from mankind. He ate grass like an ox, and his body was drenched with the dew of heaven, until his hair grew like the feathers of an eagle and his nails like the claws of a bird.… Cross References Daniel 5:21 He was driven away from mankind, and his mind was like that of a beast. He lived with the wild donkeys and ate grass like an ox, and his body was drenched with the dew of heaven until he acknowledged that the Most High God rules over the kingdom of mankind, setting over it whom He wishes. Psalm 115:3 Our God is in heaven; He does as He pleases. Psalm 135:6 The LORD does all that pleases Him in the heavens and on the earth, in the seas and in all their depths. Isaiah 14:24 The LORD of Hosts has sworn: “Surely, as I have planned, so will it be; as I have purposed, so will it stand. Isaiah 46:10 I declare the end from the beginning, and from ancient times what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and all My good pleasure I will accomplish.’ Jeremiah 27:5 By My great power and outstretched arm, I made the earth and the men and beasts on the face of it, and I give it to whom I please. Ezekiel 17:24 Then all the trees of the field will know that I am the LORD. I bring the tall tree down and make the low tree tall. I dry up the green tree and make the withered tree flourish. I, the LORD, have spoken, and I have done it.’” Ezekiel 31:14 This happened so that no other trees by the waters would become great in height and set their tops among the clouds, and no other well-watered trees would reach them in height. For they have all been consigned to death, to the depths of the earth, among the mortals who descend to the Pit.’ Job 12:18-21 He loosens the bonds placed by kings and fastens a belt around their waists. / He leads priests away barefoot and overthrows the established. / He deprives the trusted of speech and takes away the discernment of elders. ... Proverbs 21:1 The king’s heart is a waterway in the hand of the LORD; He directs it where He pleases. Acts 17:26 From one man He made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and He determined their appointed times and the boundaries of their lands. Romans 13:1 Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God. 1 Timothy 6:15 which the blessed and only Sovereign One—the King of kings and Lord of lords—will bring about in His own time. Revelation 1:5 and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To Him who loves us and has released us from our sins by His blood, Revelation 19:16 And He has a name written on His robe and on His thigh: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS. Treasury of Scripture And they shall drive you from men, and your dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field: they shall make you to eat grass as oxen, and seven times shall pass over you, until you know that the most High rules in the kingdom of men, and gives it to whomsoever he will. they shall drive. Daniel 4:14-16,25,26 He cried aloud, and said thus, Hew down the tree, and cut off his branches, shake off his leaves, and scatter his fruit: let the beasts get away from under it, and the fowls from his branches: … Daniel 5:21 And he was driven from the sons of men; and his heart was made like the beasts, and his dwelling was with the wild asses: they fed him with grass like oxen, and his body was wet with the dew of heaven; till he knew that the most high God ruled in the kingdom of men, and that he appointeth over it whomsoever he will. Job 30:5-7 They were driven forth from among men, (they cried after them as after a thief;) … until. Daniel 4:17,25 This matter is by the decree of the watchers, and the demand by the word of the holy ones: to the intent that the living may know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will, and setteth up over it the basest of men… Exodus 8:10 And he said, To morrow. And he said, Be it according to thy word: that thou mayest know that there is none like unto the LORD our God. Exodus 9:14,29 For I will at this time send all my plagues upon thine heart, and upon thy servants, and upon thy people; that thou mayest know that there is none like me in all the earth… Jump to Previous Animals Beasts Drive Driven Dwelling Eat Field Gives Grass High Kingdom Mankind Oxen Rules Ruleth Seven TimesJump to Next Animals Beasts Drive Driven Dwelling Eat Field Gives Grass High Kingdom Mankind Oxen Rules Ruleth Seven TimesDaniel 4 1. Nebuchadnezzar confesses God's kingdom,4. makes relation of his dreams, which the magicians could not interpret. 8. Daniel hears the dream. 19. He interprets it. 28. The dream fulfilled. You will be driven away from mankind This phrase indicates a divine judgment and a temporary removal from human society. In the context of Daniel 4, King Nebuchadnezzar is the subject of this prophecy. The driving away symbolizes a loss of status and power, reflecting the consequences of pride and arrogance. Biblically, being separated from mankind often signifies a period of humbling and reflection, as seen in the experiences of other biblical figures like Moses and Elijah. to live with the beasts of the field and you will feed on grass like an ox And seven times will pass you by until you acknowledge that the Most High rules over the kingdom of mankind and gives it to whom He wishes. Persons / Places / Events 1. NebuchadnezzarThe Babylonian king who experiences a humbling transformation due to his pride and failure to acknowledge God's sovereignty. 2. Daniel A prophet and advisor to King Nebuchadnezzar, who interprets the king's dreams and warns him of the consequences of his pride. 3. Babylon The kingdom over which Nebuchadnezzar rules, representing human power and pride. 4. The Most High Refers to God, emphasizing His ultimate authority and sovereignty over all earthly kingdoms. 5. The Beasts of the Field Symbolic of Nebuchadnezzar's humbling experience, living like an animal to learn humility and recognize God's rule. Teaching Points The Danger of PridePride can lead to a fall, as seen in Nebuchadnezzar's life. We must guard our hearts against arrogance and self-reliance. God's Sovereignty Recognize that God is in control of all earthly kingdoms and authorities. Our trust should be in His ultimate plan and purpose. Humility Before God True wisdom and restoration come from acknowledging God's rule and submitting to His will. The Transformative Power of God God can use even the most humbling experiences to bring about spiritual growth and understanding. Acknowledging God's Authority In our personal lives, we must continually recognize and submit to God's authority, trusting Him to guide our paths.(32) They shall drive thee.--This verse is only slightly abridged from Daniel 4:25 by the omission of the clause "they shall wet thee with the dew of heaven." Hebrew You will be driven awayטָֽרְדִ֜ין (ṭā·rə·ḏîn) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 2957: To chase away from וּמִן־ (ū·min-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 4481: From, out of, by, by reason of, at, more than mankind אֲנָשָׁא֩ (’ă·nā·šā) Noun - masculine singular determinate Strong's 606: Man, mankind to live מְדֹרָ֗ךְ (mə·ḏō·rāḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 4070: A dwelling place with וְֽעִם־ (wə·‘im-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 5974: With, equally with the beasts חֵיוַ֧ת (ḥê·waṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 2423: An animal of the field, בָּרָ֣א (bā·rā) Noun - masculine singular determinate Strong's 1251: (an open) field and you will feed on יְטַעֲמ֔וּן (yə·ṭa·‘ă·mūn) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 2939: To taste, to feed grass עִשְׂבָּ֤א (‘iś·bā) Noun - masculine singular determinate Strong's 6211: A moth like cattle. כְתוֹרִין֙ (ḵə·ṯō·w·rîn) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 8450: A bullock And seven וְשִׁבְעָ֥ה (wə·šiḇ·‘āh) Conjunctive waw | Number - masculine singular Strong's 7655: Seven, seven times, a week, an indefinite number times עִדָּנִ֖ין (‘id·dā·nîn) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 5732: A set time, technically, a year will pass יַחְלְפ֣וּן (yaḥ·lə·p̄ūn) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 2499: To pass (over) you by, עֲלָ֑ךְ (‘ă·lāḵ) Preposition | second person masculine singular Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against until עַ֣ד (‘aḏ) Preposition Strong's 5705: Even to, until you acknowledge תִנְדַּ֗ע (ṯin·da‘) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 3046: To know that דִּֽי־ (dî-) Pronoun - relative Strong's 1768: Who, which, that, because the Most High תתן־ (‘il·lā·’āh) Adjective - masculine singular determinate Strong's 5943: highest', a name of God is ruler שַׁלִּ֤יט (šal·lîṭ) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7990: Mighty, permission, a premier over the kingdom בְּמַלְכ֣וּת (bə·mal·ḵūṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 4437: Royalty, reign, kingdom of men, אֲנָשָׁ֔א (’ă·nā·šā) Noun - masculine singular determinate Strong's 606: Man, mankind and He gives יִתְּנִנַּֽהּ׃ (yit·tə·nin·nah) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 5415: To give it to anyone וּלְמַן־ (ū·lə·man-) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Interrogative Strong's 4479: Who, what He wishes.? יִצְבֵּ֖א (yiṣ·bê) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6634: To be inclined, desire, be pleased Links Daniel 4:32 NIVDaniel 4:32 NLT Daniel 4:32 ESV Daniel 4:32 NASB Daniel 4:32 KJV Daniel 4:32 BibleApps.com Daniel 4:32 Biblia Paralela Daniel 4:32 Chinese Bible Daniel 4:32 French Bible Daniel 4:32 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Daniel 4:32 And you shall be driven from men (Dan. 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