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Daniel 4:16 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Daniel 4:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Daniel chapter 4 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Let his heart be changed from man's, and let a beast's heart be given unto him; and let seven times pass over him.”
Daniel 4:16 (KJV)
Commentary on Daniel 4:16
The transformation intensifies: 'Let his heart be changed from man's, and let a beast's heart be given unto him.' The heart (לֵבַב/lebab) in biblical thought represents the inner person—mind, will, emotions, character. Changing from human to beast heart indicates complete loss of rational faculties, moral consciousness, and social capacity. This isn't merely physical degradation but mental and spiritual transformation—Nebuchadnezzar will think, feel, and behave like an animal. The 'seven times' that must pass likely indicates seven years (though some suggest seven periods/seasons). This specif...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Daniel 4:16
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“and saying”
“and shut their eyes; lest they see with their eyes”
“that she might fly into the wilderness to her place”
“and your dwelling shall be with the animals of the field”
“a certain man out of the city who had demons for a long time met him. He wore no clothes”
“and shall set forth a multitude greater than the former; and he shall come on at the end of the times”
“and shall wear out the saints of the Most High; and he shall think to change the times and the law; and they shall be given into his hand until a time and times and half a time.”
“who was above the waters of the river”
“and the chains had been torn apart by him”
“but you continue. They all will grow old like a garment does.”