Daniel 4:26
New English Translation
26 They said to leave the taproot of the tree, for your kingdom will be restored to you when you come to understand that heaven[a] rules.
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- Daniel 4:26 sn The reference to heaven here is a circumlocution for God. There was a tendency in Jewish contexts to avoid direct reference to God. Compare the expression “kingdom of heaven” in the NT and such statements as: “I have sinned against heaven and in your sight” (Luke 15:21).
Daniel 4:26
King James Version
26 And whereas they commanded to leave the stump of the tree roots; thy kingdom shall be sure unto thee, after that thou shalt have known that the heavens do rule.
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Daniel 4:26
New King James Version
26 “And inasmuch as they gave the command to leave the stump and roots of the tree, your kingdom shall be assured to you, after you come to know that (A)Heaven[a] rules.
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- Daniel 4:26 God
Daniel 4:26
English Standard Version
26 And as it was commanded (A)to leave the stump of the roots of the tree, your kingdom shall be confirmed for you from the time that you know that Heaven rules.
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