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Daniel 3:4 ยท KJV

"Then an herald cried aloud, To you it is commanded, O people, nations, and languages,"

King James Version

What does Daniel 3:4 mean? โ†’

Passage Context

2Then Nebuchadnezzar the king sent to gather together the princes, the governors, and the captains, the judges, the treasurers, the counsellors, the sheriffs, and all the rulers of the provinces, to come to the dedication of the image which Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up.
3Then the princes, the governors, and captains, the judges, the treasurers, the counsellors, the sheriffs, and all the rulers of the provinces, were gathered together unto the dedication of the image that Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up; and they stood before the image that Nebuchadnezzar had set up.
4Then an herald cried aloud, To you it is commanded, O people, nations, and languages,
5That at what time ye hear the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, dulcimer, and all kinds of musick, ye fall down and worship the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king hath set up:
6And whoso falleth not down and worshippeth shall the same hour be cast into the midst of a burning fiery furnace.

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Reflection Questions

1

What does it mean for you to be part of a diverse community?

2

How do you respond to authority when it conflicts with your beliefs?

3

When have you felt pressured to conform to the expectations of others?

Life Application

relationships

Engage with diverse perspectives while staying true to your beliefs.

faith

Stand firm in your faith, even when societal pressures arise.

Places in This Verse

Babylon(Babylon, Iraq today)

A significant city in the ancient world, known for its grandeur and as a center of culture and power during the Babylonian Empire.

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