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Acknowledgment, Not Conversion
Commentators stress that Nebuchadnezzar's decree is not a conversion to monotheism. He is a polytheist acknowledging the Hebrew God's superior power to deliver, placing Him above other gods, but he does not declare Him the only God or command exclusive worship. His decree is based on awe, not a fundamental change of heart.
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Daniel
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Albert Barnes
On Daniel 3:29
18th Century
Theologian
Therefore I make a decree - The margin offers an alternative translation: "A decree is made by me." In Chaldee, the phrase is, "And from me …
Charles Ellicott
On Daniel 3:29
19th Century
Bishop
(29) Anything amiss. —The marginal version is to be preferred.
John Calvin
On Daniel 3:29
16th Century
Theologian
Here Nebuchadnezzar is urged further forward—for we must use this phrase—since he does not take up the worship of one God from his heart and finall…
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John Gill
On Daniel 3:29
17th Century
Pastor
Therefore I make a decree
Or, a "decree is made by me" F23; which is as follows: that every p…
Matthew Henry
On Daniel 3:28–30
17th Century
Minister
What God did for these His servants would help to keep the Jews faithful to their religion while in captivity and to cure them of idolatry. The mir…