Daniel 3:5
New International Version
As soon as you hear the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipe and all kinds of music, you must fall down and worship the image of gold that King Nebuchadnezzar has set up.

New Living Translation
When you hear the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipes, and other musical instruments, bow to the ground to worship King Nebuchadnezzar’s gold statue.

English Standard Version
that when you hear the sound of the horn, pipe, lyre, trigon, harp, bagpipe, and every kind of music, you are to fall down and worship the golden image that King Nebuchadnezzar has set up.

Berean Standard Bible
As soon as you hear the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipes, and all kinds of music, you must fall down and worship the golden statue that King Nebuchadnezzar has set up.

King James Bible
That at what time ye hear the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, dulcimer, and all kinds of musick, ye fall down and worship the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king hath set up:

New King James Version
that at the time you hear the sound of the horn, flute, harp, lyre, and psaltery, in symphony with all kinds of music, you shall fall down and worship the gold image that King Nebuchadnezzar has set up;

New American Standard Bible
that at the moment you hear the sound of the horn, flute, lyre, trigon, psaltery, bagpipe, and all kinds of musical instruments, you are to fall down and worship the golden statue that Nebuchadnezzar the king has set up.

NASB 1995
that at the moment you hear the sound of the horn, flute, lyre, trigon, psaltery, bagpipe and all kinds of music, you are to fall down and worship the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king has set up.

NASB 1977
that at the moment you hear the sound of the horn, flute, lyre, trigon, psaltery, bagpipe, and all kinds of music, you are to fall down and worship the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king has set up.

Legacy Standard Bible
that at the time you hear the sound of the horn, flute, lyre, trigon, psaltery, bagpipe, and all kinds of music, you are to fall down and worship the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king has set up.

Amplified Bible
that at the moment you hear the sound of the horn, pipe, lyre, trigon (four-stringed harp), dulcimer, bagpipe, and all kinds of music, you are to fall down and worship the golden image that King Nebuchadnezzar has set up.

Christian Standard Bible
When you hear the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, drum, and every kind of music, you are to fall facedown and worship the gold statue that King Nebuchadnezzar has set up.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
When you hear the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, drum, and every kind of music, you are to fall down and worship the gold statue that King Nebuchadnezzar has set up.

American Standard Version
that at what time ye hear the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, dulcimer, and all kinds of music, ye fall down and worship the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king hath set up;

Contemporary English Version
Trumpets, flutes, harps, and all other kinds of musical instruments will soon start playing. When you hear the music, you must bow down and worship the statue that King Nebuchadnezzar has set up.

English Revised Version
that at what time ye hear the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, dulcimer, and all kinds of music, ye fall down and worship the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king hath set up:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
When you hear the sound of rams' horns, flutes, lyres, harps, and three-stringed harps playing at the same time with all other kinds of instruments, bow down and worship the gold statue that King Nebuchadnezzar has set up.

Good News Translation
You will hear the sound of the trumpets, followed by the playing of oboes, lyres, zithers, and harps; and then all the other instruments will join in. As soon as the music starts, you are to bow down and worship the gold statue that King Nebuchadnezzar has set up.

International Standard Version
Whenever you hear the sound of the trumpet, the flute, the lyre, the four-stringed lyre, and the harp, playing together along with various instruments, you are to fall down and worship the golden statue that was set up by King Nebuchadnezzar.

Majority Standard Bible
As soon as you hear the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipes, and all kinds of music, you must fall down and worship the golden statue that King Nebuchadnezzar has set up.

NET Bible
When you hear the sound of the horn, flute, zither, trigon, harp, pipes, and all kinds of music, you must bow down and pay homage to the golden statue that King Nebuchadnezzar has erected.

New Heart English Bible
that whenever you hear the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipe, and all kinds of music, you fall down and worship the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king has set up;

Webster's Bible Translation
That at what time ye hear the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, dulcimer, and all kinds of music, ye fall down and worship the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king hath set up.

World English Bible
that whenever you hear the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipe, and all kinds of music, you fall down and worship the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king has set up.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
At the time that you hear the voice of the horn, the flute, the harp, the lyre, the stringed instrument, the symphony, and all kinds of music, you fall down and pay respect to the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king has raised up:

Young's Literal Translation
at the time that ye hear the voice of the cornet, the flute, the harp, the sackbut, the psaltery, the symphony, and all kinds of music, ye fall down and do obeisance to the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king hath raised up:

Smith's Literal Translation
In the time ye shall hear the voice of the horn, the pipe, the harp, the lyre, the psaltery, the bagpipe, and all sorts of music, ye shall fall and prostrate yourselves to the image of gold that Nebuchadnezzar the king set up.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
That in the hour that you shall hear the sound of the trumpet, and of the flute, and of the harp, of the sackbut, and of the psaltery, and of the symphony, and of all kind of music; ye fall down and adore the golden statue which king Nabuchodonosor hath set up.

Catholic Public Domain Version
that in the hour when you will hear the sound of the trumpet and the pipe and the lute, the harp and the psaltery, and of the symphony and every kind of music, you must fall down and adore the gold statue, which king Nebuchadnezzar has set up.

New American Bible
when you hear the sound of the horn, pipe, zither, dulcimer, harp, double-flute, and all the other musical instruments, you must fall down and worship the golden statue which King Nebuchadnezzar has set up.

New Revised Standard Version
that when you hear the sound of the horn, pipe, lyre, trigon, harp, drum, and entire musical ensemble, you are to fall down and worship the golden statue that King Nebuchadnezzar has set up.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
That at the hour when you hear the sound of the trumpet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, and all kinds of music, you must fall down and worship the golden image which Nebuchadnezzar the king has set up;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
In the moment that you hear the sound of the trumpet, and the piping, and lyre, and harp and all kinds of music, you shall fall and you shall worship the image of gold which King Nebukadnetsar has raised up
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
that at what time ye hear the sound of the horn, pipe, harp, trigon, psaltery, bagpipe, and all kinds of music, ye fall down and worship the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king hath set up;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
at what hour ye shall hear the sound of the trumpet, and pipe, and harp, and sackbut, and psaltery, and every kind of music, ye shall fall down and worship the golden image which king Nabuchodonosor has set up.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Nebuchadnezzar's Golden Image
4Then the herald loudly proclaimed, “O people of every nation and language, this is what you are commanded: 5As soon as you hear the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipes, and all kinds of music, you must fall down and worship the golden statue that King Nebuchadnezzar has set up. 6And whoever does not fall down and worship will immediately be thrown into the blazing fiery furnace.”…

Cross References
Exodus 20:4-5
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.

2 Kings 17:35-36
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.

Isaiah 44:9-20
All makers of idols are nothing, and the things they treasure are worthless. Their witnesses fail to see or comprehend, so they are put to shame. / Who fashions a god or casts an idol which profits him nothing? / Behold, all his companions will be put to shame, for the craftsmen themselves are only human. Let them all assemble and take their stand; they will all be brought to terror and shame. ...

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.’

Acts 17:29
Therefore, being offspring of God, we should not think that the Divine Being is like gold or silver or stone, an image formed by man’s skill and imagination.

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

Deuteronomy 5:8-9
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,

2 Chronicles 25:14
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.

Psalm 115:4-8
Their idols are silver and gold, made by the hands of men. / They have mouths, but cannot speak; they have eyes, but cannot see; / they have ears, but cannot hear; they have noses, but cannot smell; ...

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.

Jeremiah 10:3-5
For the customs of the peoples are worthless; they cut down a tree from the forest; it is shaped with a chisel by the hands of a craftsman. / They adorn it with silver and gold and fasten it with hammer and nails, so that it will not totter. / Like scarecrows in a cucumber patch, their idols cannot speak. They must be carried because they cannot walk. Do not fear them, for they can do no harm, and neither can they do any good.”

Hosea 13:2
Now they sin more and more and make for themselves cast images, idols skillfully made from their silver, all of them the work of craftsmen. People say of them, “They offer human sacrifice and kiss the calves!”

Habakkuk 2:18-19
What use is an idol, that a craftsman should carve it—or an image, a teacher of lies? For its maker trusts in his own creation; he makes idols that cannot speak. / Woe to him who says to wood, ‘Awake!’ or to silent stone, ‘Arise!’ Can it give guidance? Behold, it is overlaid with gold and silver, yet there is no breath in it at all.”

Matthew 4:9-10
“All this I will give You,” he said, “if You will fall down and worship me.” / “Away from Me, Satan!” Jesus told him. “For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God and serve Him only.’”


Treasury of Scripture

That at what time you hear the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, dulcimer, and all kinds of music, you fall down and worship the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king has set up:

the cornet.

Daniel 3:10,15
Thou, O king, hast made a decree, that every man that shall hear the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, and dulcimer, and all kinds of musick, shall fall down and worship the golden image: …

flute.

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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.














As soon as you hear
This phrase indicates immediacy and urgency. The command is not open to delay or debate, reflecting the absolute authority of King Nebuchadnezzar. In the historical context of ancient Babylon, the king's word was law, and obedience was expected without hesitation. The phrase underscores the pressure on the people to conform instantly to the king's decree, highlighting the tension between earthly authority and divine allegiance.

the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipes, and all kinds of music
The use of multiple instruments signifies a grand and orchestrated event, designed to capture attention and compel participation. Each instrument mentioned has its roots in ancient musical traditions, often used in royal ceremonies and religious rituals. The diversity of instruments symbolizes the inclusivity of the decree, reaching all peoples and cultures within the empire. Historically, music was a powerful tool for unifying diverse groups under a single cause or belief, and here it serves to enforce the king's command.

you must fall down
This command to physically prostrate oneself is a sign of submission and reverence. In ancient Near Eastern cultures, bowing down was a common act of worship and allegiance, often reserved for deities and kings. The act of falling down signifies not just physical submission but also a surrender of one's will and beliefs to the authority of the king. This phrase challenges the faithful to consider where their ultimate allegiance lies.

and worship
Worship in this context is an act of devotion and reverence, typically reserved for the divine. The command to worship the statue elevates it to a status of a deity, challenging the monotheistic beliefs of the Jewish exiles. The Hebrew root for worship, "shachah," implies a deep, heartfelt submission, which is in direct conflict with the worship due only to the God of Israel. This phrase highlights the spiritual conflict faced by the faithful in a pagan society.

the golden statue
The statue represents the power and glory of King Nebuchadnezzar's reign. Gold, a symbol of wealth and divinity, emphasizes the king's desire for his empire to be seen as supreme and enduring. Archaeologically, large statues and monuments were common in ancient empires, serving as symbols of power and divine favor. The golden statue is a direct challenge to the sovereignty of God, setting up an idol in place of the true God.

that King Nebuchadnezzar has set up
This phrase underscores the human origin of the statue, contrasting it with the divine creation of the world by God. King Nebuchadnezzar's act of setting up the statue is an assertion of his authority and an attempt to unify his empire under his rule. Historically, kings often used religious symbols to legitimize their power, but this phrase reminds the faithful that true authority comes from God alone. The king's decree is a test of faith, challenging believers to remain steadfast in their devotion to God despite external pressures.

(5) The cornet.--On the musical instruments, see Exc. B.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
As soon as
בְּעִדָּנָ֡א (bə·‘id·dā·nā)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular determinate
Strong's 5732: A set time, technically, a year

you hear
תִשְׁמְע֡וּן (ṯiš·mə·‘ūn)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural
Strong's 8086: To hear intelligently

the sound
קָ֣ל (qāl)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 7032: A voice, sound

of the horn,
קַרְנָ֣א (qar·nā)
Noun - feminine singular determinate
Strong's 7162: A horn

flute,
מַ֠שְׁרוֹקִיתָא (maš·rō·w·qî·ṯā)
Noun - feminine singular determinate
Strong's 4953: A (musical) pipe

zither,
קַתְר֨וֹס (qaṯ·rō·ws)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7030: A lyre, zither

lyre,
סַבְּכָ֤א (sab·bə·ḵā)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5443: Trigon (a musical instrument)

harp,
פְּסַנְתֵּרִין֙ (pə·san·tê·rîn)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6460: (a triangular stringed instrument) perhaps trigon

pipes,
סוּמְפֹּ֣נְיָ֔ה (sū·mə·pō·nə·yāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5481: A bagpipe

and all
וְכֹ֖ל (wə·ḵōl)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3606: The whole, all, any, every

kinds
זְנֵ֣י (zə·nê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 2178: Kind, sort

of music,
זְמָרָ֑א (zə·mā·rā)
Noun - masculine singular determinate
Strong's 2170: Instrumental music

you must fall down
תִּפְּל֤וּן (tip·pə·lūn)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural
Strong's 5308: To fall

and worship
וְתִסְגְּדוּן֙ (wə·ṯis·gə·ḏūn)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - second person masculine plural
Strong's 5457: To prostrate oneself

the golden
דַּהֲבָ֔א (da·hă·ḇā)
Noun - masculine singular determinate
Strong's 1722: Gold

statue that
לְצֶ֣לֶם (lə·ṣe·lem)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 6755: An idolatrous figure

King
מַלְכָּֽא׃ (mal·kā)
Noun - masculine singular determinate
Strong's 4430: A king

Nebuchadnezzar
נְבוּכַדְנֶצַּ֥ר (nə·ḇū·ḵaḏ·neṣ·ṣar)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5020: Nebuchadnezzar -- a Babylonian king

has set up.
הֲקֵ֖ים (hă·qêm)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6966: To arise, stand


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