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The Rage of Worldly Power
Commentators describe Nebuchadnezzar's fury as more than just anger over disobedience; it was a visceral, personal rage against unwavering faith. His distorted face and irrational commands reveal how worldly power, when challenged by divine conviction, can become cruel and barbaric, a state some scholars attribute to satanic influence.
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Albert Barnes
On Daniel 3:19
18th Century
Theologian
Then was Nebuchadnezzar full of fury - The margin reads, "filled." He was exceedingly enraged. He evidently was not prepared for a …
Charles Ellicott
On Daniel 3:19
19th Century
Bishop
One seven times.— It is doubtful whether “seven” is used here as a round number or not. According to the Babylonian mythology, there were …
John Calvin
On Daniel 3:19–20
16th Century
Theologian
Here, at first sight, God seems to desert his servants, since he does not openly help them. The king orders them to be thrown into a furnace of fir…
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John Gill
On Daniel 3:19
17th Century
Pastor
Then was Nebuchadnezzar full of fury
Nettled at the answer given him; perceiving his threats made no impression on t…
Matthew Henry
On Daniel 3:19–27
17th Century
Minister
Let Nebuchadnezzar heat his furnace as hot as he can; a few minutes will finish the torment of those cast into it, but hellfire tortures and yet do…