Daniel 3:27

And the princes, governors, and captains, and the king's counsellors, being gathered together, saw these men, upon whose bodies the fire had no power, nor was an hair of their head singed, neither were their coats changed, nor the smell of fire had passed on them.

And the princes {H324}, governors {H5460}, and captains {H6347}, and the king's {H4430} counsellors {H1907}, being gathered together {H3673}, saw {H2370} these {H479} men {H1400}, upon whose bodies {H1655} the fire {H5135} had no {H3809} power {H7981}, nor {H3809} was an hair {H8177} of their head {H7217} singed {H2761}, neither {H3809} were their coats {H5622} changed {H8133}, nor {H3809} the smell {H7382} of fire {H5135} had passed {H5709} on them.

The viceroys, prefects, governors and royal advisers who were there saw that the fire had had no power on the bodies of these men - not even their hair was singed, their clothes looked the same, and they didn't smell of fire.

and 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.

And the satraps, the deputies, and the governors, and the king’s counsellors, being gathered together, saw these men, that the fire had no power upon their bodies, nor was the hair of their head singed, neither were their hosen changed, nor had the smell of fire passed on them.

Commentary

Context

Daniel 3:27 concludes the astounding account of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego's deliverance from the fiery furnace. King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon had erected a massive golden image and commanded all his officials to bow down and worship it. The three Hebrew youths, devout followers of the one true God, refused, knowing it violated God's commands against idolatry. For their defiance, they were thrown into a superheated furnace, so hot it killed the soldiers who cast them in (Daniel 3:22). This verse describes the scene immediately after they emerge, unharmed, to the astonishment of all present.

Key Themes

  • Divine Protection and Miraculous Preservation: The central theme is God's absolute power to preserve His faithful servants. The fire, which consumes all, had no effect whatsoever on these men, demonstrating a supernatural intervention that defied natural laws.
  • God's Vindication of Faithfulness: This event serves as a powerful vindication of the three men's unwavering faith in God, even unto death. Their refusal to compromise their beliefs was met with a display of divine power that left no doubt about who the true God was.
  • Witness to Unbelievers: The presence of "princes, governors, captains, and the king's counsellors" ensures that many high-ranking officials witnessed this undeniable miracle. This public demonstration compelled King Nebuchadnezzar himself to acknowledge the power of God (Daniel 3:28-29).

Linguistic Insights

The KJV text emphasizes the completeness of their preservation through a series of negative clauses: "no power," "nor was an hair... singed," "neither were their coats changed," "nor the smell of fire had passed on them." This accumulation of detail underscores the absolute and perfect nature of the miracle. It wasn't just that they survived; there was no residual evidence of the intense heat, highlighting the supernatural quality of God's intervention.

Practical Application

Daniel 3:27 offers profound encouragement for believers today. It reminds us that:

  • God is Able to Deliver: Even when facing seemingly insurmountable trials or "fiery furnaces" in life, God has the power to deliver, whether through supernatural intervention or by sustaining us within the trial.
  • Faithfulness Has Consequences (Good Ones!): Remaining steadfast in our convictions, even when it means facing persecution or hardship, can lead to powerful demonstrations of God's presence and power.
  • Our Trials Can Be a Witness: Just as the Babylonian officials witnessed God's power through the three men, our perseverance and God's faithfulness in our lives can be a powerful testimony to those around us who do not yet know Him. This passage powerfully illustrates God's promise to be with us through fire and flood.

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Cross-References

  • Isaiah 43:2 (9 votes)

    When thou passest through the waters, I [will be] with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.

  • Hebrews 11:34 (7 votes)

    Quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens.

  • Luke 21:17 (5 votes)

    And ye shall be hated of all [men] for my name's sake.

  • Luke 21:18 (5 votes)

    But there shall not an hair of your head perish.

  • Matthew 10:30 (4 votes)

    But the very hairs of your head are all numbered.

  • Acts 27:34 (4 votes)

    Wherefore I pray you to take [some] meat: for this is for your health: for there shall not an hair fall from the head of any of you.

  • Isaiah 26:11 (4 votes)

    LORD, [when] thy hand is lifted up, they will not see: [but] they shall see, and be ashamed for [their] envy at the people; yea, the fire of thine enemies shall devour them.