King James Version:
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[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:
Complete Jewish Bible:
that when you hear the sound of the horn, pipe, harp, zither, lute, bagpipe and the rest of the musical instruments, you fall down and worship the gold statue that N'vukhadnetzar the king 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.
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;
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
That at what time{H5732} ye hear{H8086} the sound{H7032} of the cornet{H7162}, flute{H4953}, harp{H7030}{H7030}, sackbut{H5443}, psaltery{H6460}, dulcimer{H5481}, and all{H3606} kinds{H2178} of musick{H2170}, ye fall down{H5308} and worship{H5457} the golden{H1722} image{H6755} that Nebuchadnezzar{H5020} the king{H4430} hath set up{H6966}:
Cross-References (KJV):
Daniel 3:15
- Now if ye be ready that at what time ye hear the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, and dulcimer, and all kinds of musick, ye fall down and worship the image which I have made; [well]: but if ye worship not, ye shall be cast the same hour into the midst of a burning fiery furnace; and who [is] that God that shall deliver you out of my hands?
Daniel 3:10
- 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:
Daniel 3:7
- Therefore at that time, when all the people heard the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, and all kinds of musick, all the people, the nations, and the languages, fell down [and] worshipped the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up.
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Commentary for Daniel 3:5
Daniel 3:5 is a verse set within the context of the Babylonian exile, where the Israelites were taken captive and brought to Babylon. The verse is part of a larger narrative concerning King Nebuchadnezzar's construction of a golden image and his subsequent decree that all peoples should worship it upon hearing various musical instruments. The historical context reflects the period after the fall of Jerusalem in 586 BCE when King Nebuchadnezzar II of Babylon was consolidating his empire and imposing his authority over conquered nations, including Judah.
The themes present in this verse include idolatry, as the king demands worship of a man-made object, which is a direct affront to the Israelites' monotheistic belief in God. It also touches on the issue of religious coercion and the pressure to conform to pagan practices, a challenge faced by the Israelites during their time in Babylon. The verse highlights the tension between the Israelites' faithfulness to their God and the demands of a foreign ruler, setting the stage for the subsequent act of defiance by Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who refuse to worship the image and are consequently thrown into a fiery furnace.
The sound of the musical instruments—cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, and dulcimer—serves as a summons to worship, illustrating the use of grandeur and ceremony to enforce religious and political conformity. The verse speaks to the power dynamics of the time and the struggle of a subjugated people to maintain their cultural and religious identity in a foreign land. The command to worship the golden image is a test of loyalty and faith, themes that resonate throughout the book of Daniel, where the faithful are often called to choose between obedience to God or to human authorities.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H5732
There are 11 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עִדָּן
Transliteration: ʻiddân
Pronunciation: id-dawn'
Description: (Aramaic) from a root corresponding to that of עֵד; a set time; technically, a year; time. - Strong's Number: H8086
There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שְׁמַע
Transliteration: shᵉmaʻ
Pronunciation: shem-ah'
Description: (Aramaic) corresponding to שָׁמַע; {to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)}; hear, obey. - Strong's Number: H7032
There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קָל
Transliteration: qâl
Pronunciation: kawl
Description: (Aramaic) corresponding to קוֹל; {a voice or sound}; sound, voice. - Strong's Number: H7162
There are 10 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קֶרֶן
Transliteration: qeren
Pronunciation: keh'-ren
Description: (Aramaic) corresponding to קֶרֶן; a horn (literally or for sound); horn, cornet. - Strong's Number: H4953
There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מַשְׁרוֹקִי
Transliteration: mashrôwqîy
Pronunciation: mash-ro-kee'
Description: (Aramaic) from a root corresponding to שָׁרַק; a (musical) pipe (from its whistling sound); flute. - Strong's Number: H7030
There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קִיתָרֹס
Transliteration: qîythârôç
Pronunciation: kee-thaw-roce'
Description: (Aramaic) of Greek origin; a lyre; harp. - Strong's Number: H5443
There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: סַבְּכָא
Transliteration: çabbᵉkâʼ
Pronunciation: sab-bek-aw'
Description: (Aramaic) or שַׂבְּכָא; (Aramaic), from a root corresponding to סָבַךְ; a lyre; sackbut. - Strong's Number: H6460
There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פְּסַנְטֵרִין
Transliteration: pᵉçanṭêrîyn
Pronunciation: pes-an-tay-reen'
Description: lemma פִּסַנְטֵרִין first vowel, corrected to פְּסַנְטֵרִין; (Aramaic) or פְּסַנְתֵּרִין; a transliteration of the Greek,; psalterion; a lyre; psaltery. - Strong's Number: H5481
There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: סוּמְפּוֹנְיָה
Transliteration: çûwmᵉpôwnᵉyâh
Pronunciation: soom-po-neh-yaw'
Description: (Aramaic) or סוּמְפֹּנְיָה; (Aramaic), or סִיפֹנְיָא; (Daniel 3:10) (Aramaic), of Greek origin; a bagpipe (with a double pipe); dulcimer. - Strong's Number: H3606
There are 75 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כֹּל
Transliteration: kôl
Pronunciation: kole
Description: (Aramaic) corresponding to כֹּל; {properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)}; all, any, + (forasmuch) as, + be-(for this) cause, every, + no (manner, -ne), + there (where) -fore, + though, what (where, who) -soever, (the) whole. - Strong's Number: H2178
There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: זַן
Transliteration: zan
Pronunciation: zan
Description: (Aramaic) corresponding to זַן; sort; kind. - Strong's Number: H2170
There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: זְמָר
Transliteration: zᵉmâr
Pronunciation: zem-awr'
Description: (Aramaic) from a root corresponding to זָמַר; instrumental music; musick. - Strong's Number: H5308
There are 11 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נְפַל
Transliteration: nᵉphal
Pronunciation: nef-al'
Description: (Aramaic) corresponding to נָפַל; {to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)}; fall (down), have occasion. - Strong's Number: H5457
There are 11 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: סְגִד
Transliteration: çᵉgid
Pronunciation: seg-eed'
Description: (Aramaic) corresponding to סָגַד; {to prostrate oneself (in homage)}; worship. - Strong's Number: H1722
There are 23 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: דְּהַב
Transliteration: dᵉhab
Pronunciation: deh-hab'
Description: (Aramaic) corresponding to זָהָב; gold; gold(-en). - Strong's Number: H6755
There are 15 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: צֶלֶם
Transliteration: tselem
Pronunciation: tseh'-lem
Description: (Aramaic) or צְלֶם; (Aramaic), corresponding to צֶלֶם; an idolatrous figure; form, image. - Strong's Number: H5020
There are 29 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נְבוּכַדְנֶצַּר
Transliteration: Nᵉbûwkadnetstsar
Pronunciation: neb-oo-kad-nets-tsar'
Description: (Aramaic) corresponding to נְבוּכַדְנֶאצַּר; {Nebukadnetstsar (or -retstsar, or -retstsor), king of Babylon}; Nebuchadnezzar. - Strong's Number: H4430
There are 131 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מֶלֶךְ
Transliteration: melek
Pronunciation: meh'-lek
Description: (Aramaic) corresponding to מֶלֶךְ; a king; king, royal. - Strong's Number: H6966
There are 30 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קוּם
Transliteration: qûwm
Pronunciation: koom
Description: (Aramaic) corresponding to קוּם; {to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)}; appoint, establish, make, raise up self, (a-) rise (up), (make to) stand, set (up).