Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Nebuchadnezzar then approached the opening of the blazing furnace and shouted, “Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, servants of the Most High God, come out! Come here!” So Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego came out of the fire, New Living Translation Then Nebuchadnezzar came as close as he could to the door of the flaming furnace and shouted: “Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, servants of the Most High God, come out! Come here!” So Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego stepped out of the fire. English Standard Version Then Nebuchadnezzar came near to the door of the burning fiery furnace; he declared, “Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, servants of the Most High God, come out, and come here!” Then Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego came out from the fire. Berean Standard Bible Then Nebuchadnezzar approached the door of the blazing fiery furnace and called out, “Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, servants of the Most High God, come out!” So Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego came out of the fire, King James Bible Then Nebuchadnezzar came near to the mouth of the burning fiery furnace, and spake, and said, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, ye servants of the most high God, come forth, and come hither. Then Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, came forth of the midst of the fire. New King James Version Then Nebuchadnezzar went near the mouth of the burning fiery furnace and spoke, saying, “Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego, servants of the Most High God, come out, and come here.” Then Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego came from the midst of the fire. New American Standard Bible Then Nebuchadnezzar came near to the door of the furnace of blazing fire; he said, “Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, come out, you servants of the Most High God, and come here!” Then Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego came out of the middle of the fire. NASB 1995 Then Nebuchadnezzar came near to the door of the furnace of blazing fire; he responded and said, “Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego, come out, you servants of the Most High God, and come here!” Then Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego came out of the midst of the fire. NASB 1977 Then Nebuchadnezzar came near to the door of the furnace of blazing fire; he responded and said, “Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego, come out, you servants of the Most High God, and come here!” Then Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego came out of the midst of the fire. Legacy Standard Bible Then Nebuchadnezzar came near to the door of the furnace of blazing fire; he answered and said, “Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, come out, you servants of the Most High God, and come here!” Then Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego came out of the midst of the fire. Amplified Bible Then Nebuchadnezzar approached the door of the blazing furnace and said, “Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, servants of the Most High God, come out [of there]! Come here!” Then Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego came out of the midst of the fire. Christian Standard Bible Nebuchadnezzar then approached the door of the furnace of blazing fire and called, “Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, you servants of the Most High God—come out! ” So Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego came out of the fire. Holman Christian Standard Bible Nebuchadnezzar then approached the door of the furnace of blazing fire and called: “Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, you servants of the Most High God—come out!” So Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego came out of the fire. American Standard Version Then Nebuchadnezzar came near to the mouth of the burning fiery furnace: he spake and said, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, ye servants of the Most High God, come forth, and come hither. Then Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego came forth out of the midst of the fire. Contemporary English Version Nebuchadnezzar went closer to the flaming furnace and said to the three young men, "You servants of the Most High God, come out at once!" They came out, English Revised Version Then Nebuchadnezzar came near to the mouth of the burning fiery furnace: he spake and said, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, ye servants of the Most High God, come forth, and come hither. Then Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, came forth out of the midst of the fire. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then Nebuchadnezzar went to the door of the blazing furnace and said, "Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego-servants of the Most High God-come out here." Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego came out of the fire. Good News Translation So Nebuchadnezzar went up to the door of the blazing furnace and called out, "Shadrach! Meshach! Abednego! Servants of the Supreme God! Come out!" And they came out at once. International Standard Version Then Nebuchadnezzar approached the opening of the blazing fire furnace. He shouted out, "Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, servants of the Most High God, come out and come here!" So Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego came out of the fire. Majority Standard Bible Then Nebuchadnezzar approached the door of the blazing fiery furnace and called out, ?Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, servants of the Most High God, come out!? So Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego came out of the fire, NET Bible Then Nebuchadnezzar approached the door of the furnace of blazing fire. He called out, "Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, servants of the most high God, come out! Come here!" Then Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego emerged from the fire. New Heart English Bible Then Nebuchadnezzar came near to the mouth of the burning fiery furnace. He spoke and said, "Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, you servants of the Most High God, come forth, and come here." Then Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego came forth out of the midst of the fire. Webster's Bible Translation Then Nebuchadnezzar came near to the mouth of the burning fiery furnace, and spoke, and said, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, ye servants of the most high God, come forth, and come hither. Then Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, came forth from the midst of the fire. World English Bible Then Nebuchadnezzar came near to the mouth of the burning fiery furnace. He spoke and said, “Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, you servants of the Most High God, come out, and come here!” Then Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego came out of the middle of the fire. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThen Nebuchadnezzar has drawn near to the gate of the burning fiery furnace; he has answered and said, “Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego, servants of God Most High come forth, indeed, come”; then Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego come forth, from the midst of the fire; Young's Literal Translation Then Nebuchadnezzar hath drawn near to the gate of the burning fiery furnace; he hath answered and said, 'Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego, servants of God Most High come forth, yea, come;' then come forth do Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego, from the midst of the fire; Smith's Literal Translation At that time Nebuchadnezzar drew near to the door of the furnace of flaming fire; he answered and said, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego, ye servants of God most high, go forth, and come. Then came forth Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego, from the midst of the fire. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThen Nabuchodonosor came to the door of the burning fiery furnace, and said: Sidrach, Misach, and Abdenago, ye servants of the most high God, go ye forth, and come. And immediately Sidrach, Misach, and Abdenago went out from the midst of the fire. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible “Blessed are you, and praiseworthy, O Lord, the God of our ancestors, and glorious forever is your name. New Revised Standard Version “Blessed are you, O Lord, God of our ancestors, and worthy of praise; and glorious is your name forever! Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen Nebuchadnezzar the king drew near to the mouth of the burning fiery furnace, and spoke and said, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, servants of the most High God, come forth and come hither. Then Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, came out of the midst of the fiery furnace. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Then King Nebukadnetsar came to the door of the burning furnace of fire and answered and said” “Shadrak, Mishak and Abednego, Servants of The Most High God, get out! Come!” Then Shadrak, Mishak and Abednego went out from within the furnace of fire OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Then Nebuchadnezzar came near to the mouth of the burning fiery furnace; he spoke and said: 'Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, ye servants of God Most High, come forth, and come hither.' Then Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, came forth out of the midst of the fire. Brenton Septuagint Translation Then Nabuchodonosor drew near to the door of the burning fiery furnace, and said, Sedrach, Misach, and Abdenago, ye servants of the most high God, proceed forth, and come hither. So Sedrach, Misach, and Abdenago, came forth out of the midst of the fire. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Fiery Furnace…25“Look!” he exclaimed. “I see four men, unbound and unharmed, walking around in the fire—and the fourth looks like a son of the gods!” 26Then Nebuchadnezzar approached the door of the blazing fiery furnace and called out, “Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, servants of the Most High God, come out!” So Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego came out of the fire, 27and when the satraps, prefects, governors, and royal advisers had gathered around, they saw that the fire had no effect on the bodies of these men. Not a hair of their heads was singed, their robes were unaffected, and there was no smell of fire on them.… Cross References Isaiah 43:2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze. Acts 16:17 This girl followed Paul and the rest of us, shouting, “These men are servants of the Most High God, who are proclaiming to you the way of salvation!” Acts 16:39 They came to appease them and led them out, requesting that they leave the city. Acts 2:34-35 For David did not ascend into heaven, but he himself says: ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand / until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.”’ Acts 7:56 “Look,” he said, “I see heaven open and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God.” Acts 5:19-20 But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the doors of the jail and brought them out, saying, / “Go, stand in the temple courts and tell the people the full message of this new life.” Acts 12:7 Suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared and a light shone in the cell. He tapped Peter on the side and woke him up, saying, “Get up quickly.” And the chains fell off his wrists. Acts 12:17 Peter motioned with his hand for silence, and he described how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. “Send word to James and to the brothers,” he said, and he left for another place. Acts 16:26 Suddenly a strong earthquake shook the foundations of the prison. At once all the doors flew open and everyone’s chains came loose. Acts 27:23-24 For just last night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve stood beside me / and said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul; you must stand before Caesar. And look, God has granted you the lives of all who sail with you.’ Hebrews 11:34 quenched the raging fire, and escaped the edge of the sword; who gained strength from weakness, became mighty in battle, and put foreign armies to flight. Revelation 1:15 His feet were like polished bronze refined in a furnace, and His voice was like the roar of many waters. Revelation 18:4 Then I heard another voice from heaven say: “Come out of her, My people, so that you will not share in her sins or contract any of her plagues. Exodus 3:2-4 There the angel of the LORD appeared to him in a blazing fire from within a bush. Moses saw the bush ablaze with fire, but it was not consumed. / So Moses thought, “I must go over and see this marvelous sight. Why is the bush not burning up?” / When the LORD saw that he had gone over to look, God called out to him from within the bush, “Moses, Moses!” “Here I am,” he answered. Exodus 14:22 and the Israelites went through the sea on dry ground, with walls of water on their right and on their left. Treasury of Scripture Then Nebuchadnezzar came near to the mouth of the burning fiery furnace, and spoke, and said, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, you servants of the most high God, come forth, and come here. Then Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, came forth of the middle of the fire. mouth. Daniel 3:17 If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king. Daniel 2:47 The king answered unto Daniel, and said, Of a truth it is, that your God is a God of gods, and a Lord of kings, and a revealer of secrets, seeing thou couldest reveal this secret. Daniel 6:20 And when he came to the den, he cried with a lamentable voice unto Daniel: and the king spake and said to Daniel, O Daniel, servant of the living God, is thy God, whom thou servest continually, able to deliver thee from the lions? the most. Genesis 14:18 And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he was the priest of the most high God. come forth. Joshua 3:17 And the priests that bare the ark of the covenant of the LORD stood firm on dry ground in the midst of Jordan, and all the Israelites passed over on dry ground, until all the people were passed clean over Jordan. Joshua 4:10,16-18 For the priests which bare the ark stood in the midst of Jordan, until every thing was finished that the LORD commanded Joshua to speak unto the people, according to all that Moses commanded Joshua: and the people hasted and passed over… Isaiah 28:16 Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste. Jump to Previous Abednego Abed-Nego Blazing Burning Door Fiery Fire Forth Furnace High Hither Meshach Midst Mouth Nebuchadnezzar Servants ShadrachJump to Next Abednego Abed-Nego Blazing Burning Door Fiery Fire Forth Furnace High Hither Meshach Midst Mouth Nebuchadnezzar Servants ShadrachDaniel 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. Then Nebuchadnezzar approached The phrase "Then Nebuchadnezzar approached" signifies a pivotal moment of transformation and recognition. Nebuchadnezzar, the powerful king of Babylon, is depicted here as taking a step towards the miraculous. Historically, Nebuchadnezzar was known for his might and authority, yet this act of approaching the furnace indicates a shift from arrogance to awe. The Hebrew context suggests a movement not just physically but spiritually, as he draws near to witness the power of the God of Israel. the door of the blazing fiery furnace and called out 'Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, servants of the Most High God, come out!' So Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego came out of the fire Persons / Places / Events 1. NebuchadnezzarThe king of Babylon who ordered the construction of a golden image and commanded all to worship it. His encounter with the miraculous deliverance of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego leads to a recognition of God's power. 2. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego Three Jewish men, also known by their Hebrew names Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, who were taken into Babylonian captivity. They refused to bow to the golden image and were thrown into the fiery furnace as a result. 3. Fiery Furnace A large furnace used for executions, symbolizing the trials and persecutions faced by believers who stand firm in their faith. 4. Most High God A title used by Nebuchadnezzar to acknowledge the supreme power of the God of Israel, highlighting a moment of revelation and respect for God's sovereignty. 5. Babylon The empire where these events took place, representing a culture often in opposition to the ways of God, yet a place where God's power is demonstrated. Teaching Points Faith Under FireThe account of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego teaches us the importance of standing firm in our faith, even when faced with severe trials or persecution. God's Sovereignty and Protection This event demonstrates that God is sovereign over all earthly powers and can protect His people in miraculous ways. Witness to Unbelievers The faithfulness of these three men served as a powerful witness to Nebuchadnezzar, leading him to acknowledge the Most High God. Our faith can impact those around us. Obedience to God Over Man The decision to obey God rather than human authority is a recurring theme in Scripture, reminding us to prioritize God's commands above all else. Courage in the Face of Persecution The courage displayed by Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego encourages believers to remain steadfast in their convictions, trusting in God's deliverance.Verse 26. - Then Nebuchadnezzar came near to the mouth of the burning fiery furnace, and spake and said, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, ye servants of the Most High God, come forth and come hither. Then Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, came forth of the midst of the fire. The variations of the Septuagint Version here arc inconsiderable. Instead of "spake and said," it renders, "called them by name," and omits the second repetition of the names, and the pleonastic "come hither;" instead of "Most High God," it has"God of gods Most High." Theodotion is in closer agreement with the Massoretic text; the only differnce is that "spake" is omitted. The Peshitta and Vulgate are in exact accordance with the Massoretic. The distinction between נְפַק and אֲתָה is "go out" and "come." It is well rendered in our Authorized Verb-ion. only there was no need of "hither" being put in italics. As above mentioned, this shows the form of the furnace to be not unlike our own - open at the top, but having a door at the side. It was to this side door that the king approached. The fact that Nebuchadnezzar acknowledges Jehovah to be "Most High God" does not imply any recognition of his supreme Divinity, any more than a king of France acknowledged the supremacy of the head of the Holy Roman Empire. when in the credentials of his ambassador the emperor was called Dominus urbis et orbis. It was simply a matter of what we may call religious etiquette to address gods of the higher class as "god of gods." and "god most high." In Daniel 2:47 Nebuchadnezzar had already declared the God of Daniel to be "God of gods" It is not impossible that to the Babylonians 'illa'a might have the appearance of a proper name. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Thenבֵּאדַ֜יִן (bê·ḏa·yin) Preposition-b | Adverb Strong's 116: Then, thereupon Nebuchadnezzar נְבוּכַדְנֶצַּ֗ר (nə·ḇū·ḵaḏ·neṣ·ṣar) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5020: Nebuchadnezzar -- a Babylonian king approached קְרֵ֣ב (qə·rêḇ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7127: To approach the door לִתְרַע֮ (liṯ·ra‘) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8651: A door, a palace of the burning יָקִֽדְתָּא֒ (yā·qiḏ·tā) Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine singular determinate Strong's 3345: To burn fiery נוּרָ֣א (nū·rā) Noun - common singulard Strong's 5135: A fire furnace אַתּ֣וּן (’at·tūn) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 861: A fire-place, furnace and called out, וְאָמַ֗ר (wə·’ā·mar) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 560: To say, tell, command “Shadrach, שַׁדְרַ֨ךְ (šaḏ·raḵ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7715: Shadrach -- Babylonian name of one of Daniel's companions Meshach, מֵישַׁ֧ךְ (mê·šaḵ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4336: Meshach -- a Babylonian name and Abednego, נְג֛וֹ (nə·ḡōw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5665: Abed-nego -- 'servant of Nebo', Babylonian name of one of Daniel's companions servants עַבְד֛וֹהִי (‘aḇ·ḏō·w·hî) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5649: Slave, servant of the Most High עִלָּאָ֖ה (‘il·lā·’āh) Adjective - masculine singular determinate Strong's 5943: highest', a name of God God, אֱלָהָ֥א (’ĕ·lā·hā) Noun - masculine singular determinate Strong's 426: God come out!” פֻּ֣קוּ (pu·qū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 5312: To go or come out or forth So בֵּאדַ֣יִן (bê·ḏa·yin) Preposition-b | Adverb Strong's 116: Then, thereupon Shadrach, שַׁדְרַ֥ךְ (šaḏ·raḵ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7715: Shadrach -- Babylonian name of one of Daniel's companions Meshach, מֵישַׁ֛ךְ (mê·šaḵ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4336: Meshach -- a Babylonian name and Abednego נְג֖וֹ (nə·ḡōw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5665: Abed-nego -- 'servant of Nebo', Babylonian name of one of Daniel's companions came out נָֽפְקִ֗ין (nā·p̄ə·qîn) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 5312: To go or come out or forth of מִן־ (min-) Preposition Strong's 4481: From, out of, by, by reason of, at, more than the fire, נוּרָֽא׃ (nū·rā) Noun - common singulard Strong's 5135: A fire Links Daniel 3:26 NIVDaniel 3:26 NLT Daniel 3:26 ESV Daniel 3:26 NASB Daniel 3:26 KJV Daniel 3:26 BibleApps.com Daniel 3:26 Biblia Paralela Daniel 3:26 Chinese Bible Daniel 3:26 French Bible Daniel 3:26 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Daniel 3:26 Then Nebuchadnezzar came near to the mouth (Dan. 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