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The Anatomy of Pride
Commentators explain that Nebuchadnezzar's downfall was caused by a pride that was not a fleeting emotion but a "hardened" and "studied" state of mind. This pride is characterized by a sense of self-sufficiency and forgetting one's dependence on God. It serves as a warning that sustained arrogance, especially born from success, directly opposes God.
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Daniel
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Albert Barnes
On Daniel 5:20
18th Century
Theologian
But when his heart was lifted up – See (Daniel 4:30).
And his mind hardened in pride – Margin, “…
John Calvin
On Daniel 5:18–20
16th Century
Theologian
Before Daniel recites the writing and adds its interpretation, he explains to King Belshazzar the origin of this prodigy. He did not begin the read…
John Gill
On Daniel 5:20
17th Century
Pastor
But when his heart was lifted up, and his mind hardened it
pride
When his heart was elated with his suc…
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Matthew Henry
On Daniel 5:18–31
17th Century
Minister
Daniel reads Belshazzar's doom. He had not taken warning by the judgments upon Nebuchadnezzar. And he had insulted God. Sinners are pleased with go…