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Daniel 5:20 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Daniel 5:20 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Daniel chapter 5 verse 20 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“But when his heart was lifted up, and his mind hardened in pride, he was deposed from his kingly throne, and they took his glory from him: in pride: or, to deal proudly deposed: Cald. made to come down”
Daniel 5:20 (KJV)
Commentary on Daniel 5:20
Daniel recounts Nebuchadnezzar's fall: 'But when his heart was lifted up, and his mind hardened in pride, he was deposed from his kingly throne, and they took his glory from him.' This traces the causal sequence: pride led to judgment. The 'heart lifted up' and 'mind hardened in pride' depict settled arrogance—not momentary lapse but ingrained attitude. The result was forcible removal ('deposed,' 'they took his glory')—divine judgment executed through circumstantial means (madness). This historical precedent warns Belshazzar: God judges pride consistently. The reference to chapter 4's events r...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Daniel 5:20
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“that you won't let them go.”
“they would not hear”
“so long as it is called today; lest any one of you be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin.”
“who had made him swear by God: but he stiffened his neck”
“Humble yourselves”
“and a haughty spirit before a fall.”
“and bring him low.”
“morning star”
“this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled”
“Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand”