Daniel 3:11
New International Version
and that whoever does not fall down and worship will be thrown into a blazing furnace.

New Living Translation
That decree also states that those who refuse to obey must be thrown into a blazing furnace.

English Standard Version
And whoever does not fall down and worship shall be cast into a burning fiery furnace.

Berean Standard Bible
and that whoever does not fall down and worship will be thrown into the blazing fiery furnace.

King James Bible
And whoso falleth not down and worshippeth, that he should be cast into the midst of a burning fiery furnace.

New King James Version
and whoever does not fall down and worship shall be cast into the midst of a burning fiery furnace.

New American Standard Bible
But whoever does not fall down and worship shall be thrown into the middle of a furnace of blazing fire.

NASB 1995
“But whoever does not fall down and worship shall be cast into the midst of a furnace of blazing fire.

NASB 1977
“But whoever does not fall down and worship shall be cast into the midst of a furnace of blazing fire.

Legacy Standard Bible
But whoever does not fall down and worship shall be cast into the midst of a furnace of blazing fire.

Amplified Bible
Whoever does not fall down and worship shall be thrown into the midst of a furnace of blazing fire.

Christian Standard Bible
Whoever does not fall down and worship will be thrown into a furnace of blazing fire.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Whoever does not fall down and worship will be thrown into a furnace of blazing fire.

American Standard Version
and whoso falleth not down and worshippeth, shall be cast into the midst of a burning fiery furnace.

Contemporary English Version
And you said that anyone who did not bow down and worship it would be thrown into a flaming furnace.

English Revised Version
and whoso falleth not down and worshippeth, shall be cast into the midst of a burning fiery furnace.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
[Your order said that] whoever doesn't bow down and worship will be thrown into a blazing furnace.

Good News Translation
and that anyone who does not bow down and worship it is to be thrown into a blazing furnace.

International Standard Version
Whoever does not fall down and worship is to be thrown into a blazing fire furnace.'

Majority Standard Bible
and that whoever does not fall down and worship will be thrown into the blazing fiery furnace.

NET Bible
And whoever does not bow down and pay homage must be thrown into the midst of a furnace of blazing fire.

New Heart English Bible
and whoever doesn't fall down and worship shall be cast into the midst of a burning fiery furnace.

Webster's Bible Translation
And whoever shall not fall down and worship, that he shall be cast into the midst of a burning fiery furnace.

World English Bible
and whoever doesn’t fall down and worship shall be cast into the middle of a burning fiery furnace.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and whoever does not fall down and pay respect, is cast into the midst of a burning fiery furnace.

Young's Literal Translation
and whoso doth not fall down and do obeisance, is cast into the midst of a burning fiery furnace.

Smith's Literal Translation
And whoever shall not fall and prostrate himself shall be cast into the midst of a furnace of flaming fire.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And that if any man shall not fall down and adore, he should be cast into a furnace of burning fire.

Catholic Public Domain Version
But if any man will not fall down and adore, he would be cast into a furnace of burning fire.

New American Bible
whoever did not was to be cast into a white-hot furnace.

New Revised Standard Version
and whoever does not fall down and worship shall be thrown into a furnace of blazing fire.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And whosoever does not fall down and worship shall be cast into the midst of a burning fiery furnace.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And whoever will not fall down and worship in that moment will be thrown into a burning furnace of fire
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and whoso falleth not down and worshippeth shall be cast into the midst of a burning fiery furnace.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and shall not fall down and worship the golden image, shall be cast into the burning fiery furnace.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego Accused
10You, O king, have issued a decree that everyone who hears the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipes, and all kinds of music must fall down and worship the golden statue, 11and that whoever does not fall down and worship will be thrown into the blazing fiery furnace. 12But there are some Jews you have appointed to manage the province of Babylon—Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego—who have ignored you, O king, and have refused to serve your gods or worship the golden statue you have set up.”…

Cross References
Exodus 20:3-5
You shall have no other gods before Me. / You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in the heavens above, on the earth below, or in the waters beneath. / You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on their children to the third and fourth generations of those who hate Me,

Deuteronomy 5:7-9
You shall have no other gods before Me. / You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in the heavens above, on the earth below, or in the waters beneath. / You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on their children to the third and fourth generations of those who hate Me,

Revelation 13:15
The second beast was permitted to give breath to the image of the first beast, so that the image could speak and cause all who refused to worship it to be killed.

Acts 5:29
But Peter and the other apostles replied, “We must obey God rather than men.

Matthew 4:10
“Away from Me, Satan!” Jesus told him. “For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God and serve Him only.’”

Isaiah 44:15-17
It serves as fuel for man. He takes some of it to warm himself, and he kindles a fire and bakes his bread. He also fashions it into a god and worships it; he makes an idol and bows down to it. / He burns half of it in the fire, and he roasts meat on that half. He eats the roast and is satisfied. Indeed, he warms himself and says, “Ah! I am warm; I see the fire.” / From the rest he makes a god, his graven image. He bows down to it and worships; he prays to it and says, “Save me, for you are my god.”

2 Kings 17:35-38
For the LORD had made a covenant with the Israelites and commanded them, “Do not worship other gods or bow down to them; do not serve them or sacrifice to them. / Instead, worship the LORD, who brought you out of the land of Egypt with great power and an outstretched arm. You are to bow down to Him and offer sacrifices to Him. / And you must always be careful to observe the statutes, ordinances, laws, and commandments He wrote for you. Do not worship other gods. ...

Jeremiah 25:6
Do not follow other gods to serve and worship them, and do not provoke Me to anger with the works of your hands. Then I will do you no harm.’

1 Corinthians 10:14
Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry.

1 John 5:21
Little children, keep yourselves from idols.

Exodus 23:24
You must not bow down to their gods or serve them or follow their practices. Instead, you are to demolish them and smash their sacred stones to pieces.

2 Chronicles 25:14-15
When Amaziah returned from the slaughter of the Edomites, he brought back the gods of the Seirites, set them up as his own gods, bowed before them, and burned sacrifices to them. / Therefore the anger of the LORD burned against Amaziah, and He sent him a prophet, who said, “Why have you sought this people’s gods, which could not deliver them from your hand?”

Psalm 97:7
All worshipers of images are put to shame—those who boast in idols. Worship Him, all you gods!

Isaiah 46:6-7
They pour out their bags of gold and weigh out silver on scales; they hire a goldsmith to fashion it into a god, so they can bow down and worship. / They lift it to their shoulder and carry it along; they set it in its place, and there it stands, not budging from that spot. They cry out to it, but it does not answer; it saves no one from his troubles.

Romans 1:23
and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images of mortal man and birds and animals and reptiles.


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Daniel 3
1. Nebuchadnezzar dedicates a golden image in Dura.
3. They being threatened, make a good confession.
8. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego are accused for not worshipping the image.
19. They are cast into the furnace,
24. from which God delivers them.
28. Nebuchadnezzar seeing the miracle blesses God, and advances them.














and that whoever
This phrase sets the stage for a universal decree, emphasizing the inclusivity of the command. In the historical context of Babylon, King Nebuchadnezzar's edict was absolute, applying to all subjects regardless of their status or origin. The Hebrew word for "whoever" (כָּל־אֱנָשׁ, kol-enash) underscores the totality of the command, reflecting the king's desire for complete allegiance and uniformity in worship.

does not fall down
The act of falling down is a physical demonstration of submission and reverence. In ancient Near Eastern cultures, prostration was a common practice to show honor to deities and rulers. The Hebrew root word "נפל" (naphal) conveys the idea of physically lowering oneself, symbolizing humility and acknowledgment of authority. This act was not merely ceremonial but a public declaration of loyalty.

and worship
Worship, in this context, is directed towards the golden image set up by Nebuchadnezzar. The Hebrew word "סגד" (sagad) implies an act of bowing or prostration, often associated with religious devotion. This command to worship the image highlights the conflict between the king's demands and the exclusive worship of Yahweh, as prescribed in the Ten Commandments. The historical tension between polytheistic practices and monotheistic faith is evident here.

will be thrown
The phrase indicates a forceful action, suggesting the severity and immediacy of the punishment. The Aramaic verb "רְמָה" (ramah) conveys the idea of casting or hurling, emphasizing the king's authority to enforce his decree. This reflects the absolute power wielded by ancient monarchs and the harsh consequences for disobedience.

into a blazing fiery furnace
The fiery furnace serves as both a literal and symbolic representation of trial and judgment. Archaeological evidence from ancient Mesopotamia reveals that furnaces were used for smelting metals, reaching extremely high temperatures. The furnace symbolizes the king's wrath and the ultimate test of faith for those who refuse to comply. In a broader scriptural context, fire often represents purification and divine judgment, as seen in passages like Malachi 3:2-3. The furnace becomes a crucible for the faith of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, illustrating the theme of divine deliverance and the power of steadfast faith in the face of persecution.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
and that whoever
וּמַן־ (ū·man-)
Conjunctive waw | Interrogative
Strong's 4479: Who, what

does not
לָ֥א (lā)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3809: Not, no

fall down
יִפֵּ֖ל (yip·pêl)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5308: To fall

and worship
וְיִסְגֻּ֑ד (wə·yis·guḏ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5457: To prostrate oneself

will be thrown
יִתְרְמֵ֕א (yiṯ·rə·mê)
Verb - Hitpael - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7412: To throw, set, assess

into
לְגֽוֹא־ (lə·ḡō·w-)
Preposition | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1459: Midst, middle

the burning
יָקִֽדְתָּֽא׃ (yā·qiḏ·tā)
Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine singular determinate
Strong's 3345: To burn

fiery
נוּרָ֖א (nū·rā)
Noun - common singulard
Strong's 5135: A fire

furnace.
אַתּ֥וּן (’at·tūn)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 861: A fire-place, furnace


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