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God Humbles the Proud
Commentators unanimously identify the core lesson of this verse: God actively opposes pride and has the power to humble anyone, no matter how great. Nebuchadnezzar's own confession serves as a stark warning that God can humble those proud of their wealth, intellect, or power, reminding us that all we have is from Him.
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Daniel
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Albert Barnes
On Daniel 4:37
18th Century
Theologian
Now I Nebuchadnezzar praise and extol and honor the King of heaven - (Compare Daniel 2:47 and Daniel 4:1-3). He felt himself called…
Charles Ellicott
On Daniel 4:37
19th Century
Bishop
The King of heaven.— How far the king arrived at a belief in one God is not clear. There may be noticed, however, a progress in hi…
John Calvin
On Daniel 4:37
16th Century
Theologian
At the close of the edict, Nebuchadnezzar joins the sincere confession of his faults with the praises of God! What he says of the proud, he no doub…
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John Gill
On Daniel 4:37
17th Century
Pastor
Now I Nebuchadnezzar praise and extol and honour the King of heaven
Now he knew that the heavens ruled, and that the…
Matthew Henry
On Daniel 4:28–37
17th Century
Minister
Pride and self-conceit are sins that beset great men. They tend to take that glory to themselves which is due to God only. While the proud word was…