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Daniel 2:38 Cross-References
Explore 3 cross-references for Daniel 2:38 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Daniel chapter 2 verse 38 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And wheresoever the children of men dwell, the beasts of the field and the fowls of the heaven hath he given into thine hand, and hath made thee ruler over them all. Thou art this head of gold.”
Daniel 2:38 (KJV)
Commentary on Daniel 2:38
This verse is part of Daniel's interpretation of Nebuchadnezzar's dream. The Aramaic bar-anash (בַּר־אֲנָשׁ, "children of men") emphasizes humanity's universality. God's sovereignty extends over all creation—humans, beasts, and birds—and He delegates authority to earthly rulers according to His purposes (Romans 13:1).The phrase "given into thine hand" reflects the dominion mandate given to Adam (Genesis 1:28), now bestowed upon Nebuchadnezzar as the supreme earthly ruler of his era. However, this authority is derivative, not autonomous—God "hath made thee ruler," establishing that all authorit...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Daniel 2:38
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“and the fruit of it much”
“and the livestock on a thousand hills.”
“the men and the animals that are on the surface of the earth”