New International Version Nebuchadnezzar then approached the opening of the blazing furnace and shouted, “Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, servants of the Most High God, come out! Come here!” So Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego came out of the fire, New Living Translation Then Nebuchadnezzar came as close as he could to the door of the flaming furnace and shouted: “Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, servants of the Most High God, come out! Come here!” So Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego stepped out of the fire. English Standard Version Then Nebuchadnezzar came near to the door of the burning fiery furnace; he declared, “Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, servants of the Most High God, come out, and come here!” Then Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego came out from the fire. Berean Standard Bible Then Nebuchadnezzar approached the door of the blazing fiery furnace and called out, “Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, servants of the Most High God, come out!” So Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego came out of the fire, Berean Literal Bible Then Nebuchadnezzar came near to the mouth of the burning furnace of fire; he answered and said: “Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, servants of God Most High, come out and come here!” So Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego came out from the midst of the fire. King James Bible Then Nebuchadnezzar came near to the mouth of the burning fiery furnace, and spake, and said, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, ye servants of the most high God, come forth, and come hither. Then Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, came forth of the midst of the fire. New King James Version Then Nebuchadnezzar went near the mouth of the burning fiery furnace and spoke, saying, “Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego, servants of the Most High God, come out, and come here.” Then Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego came from the midst of the fire. New American Standard Bible Then Nebuchadnezzar came near to the door of the furnace of blazing fire; he said, “Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, come out, you servants of the Most High God, and come here!” Then Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego came out of the middle of the fire. NASB 1995 Then Nebuchadnezzar came near to the door of the furnace of blazing fire; he responded and said, “Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego, come out, you servants of the Most High God, and come here!” Then Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego came out of the midst of the fire. NASB 1977 Then Nebuchadnezzar came near to the door of the furnace of blazing fire; he responded and said, “Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego, come out, you servants of the Most High God, and come here!” Then Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego came out of the midst of the fire. Legacy Standard Bible Then Nebuchadnezzar came near to the door of the furnace of blazing fire; he answered and said, “Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, come out, you servants of the Most High God, and come here!” Then Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego came out of the midst of the fire. Amplified Bible Then Nebuchadnezzar approached the door of the blazing furnace and said, “Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, servants of the Most High God, come out [of there]! Come here!” Then Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego came out of the midst of the fire. Berean Annotated Bible Then Nebuchadnezzar (may Nebo protect the crown) approached the door of the blazing fiery furnace and called out, “Shadrach (royal / the great scribe), Meshach (guest of the king), and Abednego (servant of Nebo), servants of the Most High God, come out! So Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego came out of the fire, Christian Standard Bible Nebuchadnezzar then approached the door of the furnace of blazing fire and called, “Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, you servants of the Most High God—come out! ” So Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego came out of the fire. Holman Christian Standard Bible Nebuchadnezzar then approached the door of the furnace of blazing fire and called: “Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, you servants of the Most High God—come out!” So Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego came out of the fire. American Standard Version Then Nebuchadnezzar came near to the mouth of the burning fiery furnace: he spake and said, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, ye servants of the Most High God, come forth, and come hither. Then Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego came forth out of the midst of the fire. Contemporary English Version Nebuchadnezzar went closer to the flaming furnace and said to the three young men, "You servants of the Most High God, come out at once!" They came out, English Revised Version Then Nebuchadnezzar came near to the mouth of the burning fiery furnace: he spake and said, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, ye servants of the Most High God, come forth, and come hither. Then Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, came forth out of the midst of the fire. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then Nebuchadnezzar went to the door of the blazing furnace and said, "Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego-servants of the Most High God-come out here." Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego came out of the fire. Good News Translation So Nebuchadnezzar went up to the door of the blazing furnace and called out, "Shadrach! Meshach! Abednego! Servants of the Supreme God! Come out!" And they came out at once. International Standard Version Then Nebuchadnezzar approached the opening of the blazing fire furnace. He shouted out, "Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, servants of the Most High God, come out and come here!" So Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego came out of the fire. NET Bible Then Nebuchadnezzar approached the door of the furnace of blazing fire. He called out, "Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, servants of the most high God, come out! Come here!" Then Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego emerged from the fire. New Heart English Bible Then Nebuchadnezzar came near to the mouth of the burning fiery furnace. He spoke and said, "Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, you servants of the Most High God, come forth, and come here." Then Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego came forth out of the midst of the fire. Webster's Bible Translation Then Nebuchadnezzar came near to the mouth of the burning fiery furnace, and spoke, and said, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, ye servants of the most high God, come forth, and come hither. Then Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, came forth from the midst of the fire. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen Nebuchadnezzar approached the door of the blazing fiery furnace and called out, “Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, servants of the Most High God, come out!” So Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego came out of the fire, World English Bible Then Nebuchadnezzar came near to the mouth of the burning fiery furnace. He spoke and said, “Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, you servants of the Most High God, come out, and come here!” Then Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego came out of the middle of the fire. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThen Nebuchadnezzar has drawn near to the gate of the burning fiery furnace; he has answered and said, “Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego, servants of God Most High come forth, indeed, come”; then Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego come forth, from the midst of the fire; Berean Literal Bible Then Nebuchadnezzar came near to the mouth of the burning furnace of fire; he answered and said: “Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, servants of God Most High, come out and come here!” So Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego came out from the midst of the fire. Young's Literal Translation Then Nebuchadnezzar hath drawn near to the gate of the burning fiery furnace; he hath answered and said, 'Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego, servants of God Most High come forth, yea, come;' then come forth do Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego, from the midst of the fire; Smith's Literal Translation At that time Nebuchadnezzar drew near to the door of the furnace of flaming fire; he answered and said, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego, ye servants of God most high, go forth, and come. Then came forth Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego, from the midst of the fire. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThen Nabuchodonosor came to the door of the burning fiery furnace, and said: Sidrach, Misach, and Abdenago, ye servants of the most high God, go ye forth, and come. And immediately Sidrach, Misach, and Abdenago went out from the midst of the fire. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible “Blessed are you, and praiseworthy, O Lord, the God of our ancestors, and glorious forever is your name. New Revised Standard Version “Blessed are you, O Lord, God of our ancestors, and worthy of praise; and glorious is your name forever! Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen Nebuchadnezzar the king drew near to the mouth of the burning fiery furnace, and spoke and said, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, servants of the most High God, come forth and come hither. Then Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, came out of the midst of the fiery furnace. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Then King Nebukadnetsar came to the door of the burning furnace of fire and answered and said” “Shadrak, Mishak and Abednego, Servants of The Most High God, get out! Come!” Then Shadrak, Mishak and Abednego went out from within the furnace of fire OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Then Nebuchadnezzar came near to the mouth of the burning fiery furnace; he spoke and said: 'Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, ye servants of God Most High, come forth, and come hither.' Then Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, came forth out of the midst of the fire. Brenton Septuagint Translation Then Nabuchodonosor drew near to the door of the burning fiery furnace, and said, Sedrach, Misach, and Abdenago, ye servants of the most high God, proceed forth, and come hither. So Sedrach, Misach, and Abdenago, came forth out of the midst of the fire. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Fiery Furnace…25“Look!” he exclaimed. “I see four men, unbound and unharmed, walking around in the fire—and the fourth looks like a son of the gods!” 26Then Nebuchadnezzar approached the door of the blazing fiery furnace and called out, “Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, servants of the Most High God, come out!” So Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego came out of the fire, 27and when the satraps, prefects, governors, and royal advisers had gathered around, they saw that the fire had no effect on the bodies of these men. Not a hair of their heads was singed, their robes were unaffected, and there was no smell of fire on them.… Cross References Then Nebuchadnezzar approached the door of the blazing fiery furnace Daniel 6:19 At the first light of dawn, the king got up and hurried to the den of lions. Isaiah 43:2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze. Isaiah 48:10 See, I have refined you, but not as silver; I have tested you in the furnace of affliction. and called out, “Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, servants of the Most High God, come out!” Acts 16:17 This girl followed Paul and the rest of us, shouting, “These men are servants of the Most High God, who are proclaiming to you the way of salvation!” John 11:43-44 After Jesus had said this, He called out in a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out!” / The man who had been dead came out with his hands and feet bound in strips of linen, and his face wrapped in a cloth. “Unwrap him and let him go,” Jesus told them. Genesis 14:18-20 Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine—since he was priest of God Most High— / and he blessed Abram and said: “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth, / and blessed be God Most High, who has delivered your enemies into your hand.” Then Abram gave Melchizedek a tenth of everything. So Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego came out of the fire, Psalm 66:12 You let men ride over our heads; we went through fire and water, but You brought us into abundance. Zechariah 3:2 And the LORD said to Satan: “The LORD rebukes you, Satan! Indeed, the LORD, who has chosen Jerusalem, rebukes you! Is not this man a firebrand snatched from the fire?” Hebrews 11:34 quenched the raging fire, and escaped the edge of the sword; who gained strength from weakness, became mighty in battle, and put foreign armies to flight. Isaiah 43:2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze. Acts 16:17 This girl followed Paul and the rest of us, shouting, “These men are servants of the Most High God, who are proclaiming to you the way of salvation!” Acts 16:39 They came to appease them and led them out, requesting that they leave the city. Acts 2:34-35 For David did not ascend into heaven, but he himself says: ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand / until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.”’ Acts 7:56 “Look,” he said, “I see heaven open and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God.” Acts 5:19-20 But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the doors of the jail and brought them out, saying, / “Go, stand in the temple courts and tell the people the full message of this new life.” Acts 12:7 Suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared and a light shone in the cell. He tapped Peter on the side and woke him up, saying, “Get up quickly.” And the chains fell off his wrists. Treasury of Scripture Then Nebuchadnezzar came near to the mouth of the burning fiery furnace, and spoke, and said, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, you servants of the most high God, come forth, and come here. Then Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, came forth of the middle of the fire. mouth. Daniel 3:17 If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king. Daniel 2:47 The king answered unto Daniel, and said, Of a truth it is, that your God is a God of gods, and a Lord of kings, and a revealer of secrets, seeing thou couldest reveal this secret. Daniel 6:20 And when he came to the den, he cried with a lamentable voice unto Daniel: and the king spake and said to Daniel, O Daniel, servant of the living God, is thy God, whom thou servest continually, able to deliver thee from the lions? the most. Genesis 14:18 And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he was the priest of the most high God. come forth. Joshua 3:17 And the priests that bare the ark of the covenant of the LORD stood firm on dry ground in the midst of Jordan, and all the Israelites passed over on dry ground, until all the people were passed clean over Jordan. Joshua 4:10,16-18 For the priests which bare the ark stood in the midst of Jordan, until every thing was finished that the LORD commanded Joshua to speak unto the people, according to all that Moses commanded Joshua: and the people hasted and passed over… Isaiah 28:16 Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste. Jump to Previous Abednego Abed-Nego Blazing Burning Door Fiery Fire Forth Furnace High Hither Meshach Midst Mouth Nebuchadnezzar Servants ShadrachJump to Next Abednego Abed-Nego Blazing Burning Door Fiery Fire Forth Furnace High Hither Meshach Midst Mouth Nebuchadnezzar Servants ShadrachDaniel 3 1. Nebuchadnezzar dedicates a golden image in Dura.3. They being threatened, make a good confession. 8. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego are accused for not worshipping the image. 19. They are cast into the furnace, 24. from which God delivers them. 28. Nebuchadnezzar seeing the miracle blesses God, and advances them. Then Nebuchadnezzar approached the door of the blazing fiery furnace The Babylonian king came near the furnace after seeing a fourth figure walking with the three men in the flames. The furnace had been heated beyond its normal intensity at his command, making their preservation unmistakably miraculous. Before the assembled officials of Babylon, Nebuchadnezzar witnessed the limits of his own authority and the power of Israel’s God. Dan 6:19 At the first light of dawn, the king got up… and called out, “Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, servants of the Most High God, come out!” Nebuchadnezzar now publicly identified the men as servants of the Most High God, recognizing that their God stood above the idols and powers of Babylon. His order reversed the purpose of their execution: the men who had refused to worship his image were summoned out alive. Act 16:17 This girl followed Paul and the rest of us, shouting,… So Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego came out of the fire, They emerged unharmed, having been preserved by God in the very place intended for their destruction. Their deliverance confirmed the faithfulness of the God they trusted and exposed the helplessness of Babylon’s false worship. Psa 66:12 You let men ride over our heads; we went through fire… Persons / Places / Events 1. NebuchadnezzarThe king of Babylon who ordered the construction of a golden image and commanded all to worship it. His encounter with the miraculous deliverance of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego leads to a recognition of God's power. 2. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego Three Jewish men, also known by their Hebrew names Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, who were taken into Babylonian captivity. They refused to bow to the golden image and were thrown into the fiery furnace as a result. 3. Fiery Furnace A large furnace used for executions, symbolizing the trials and persecutions faced by believers who stand firm in their faith. 4. Most High God A title used by Nebuchadnezzar to acknowledge the supreme power of the God of Israel, highlighting a moment of revelation and respect for God's sovereignty. 5. Babylon The empire where these events took place, representing a culture often in opposition to the ways of God, yet a place where God's power is demonstrated. Teaching Points Faith Under FireThe account of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego teaches us the importance of standing firm in our faith, even when faced with severe trials or persecution. God's Sovereignty and Protection This event demonstrates that God is sovereign over all earthly powers and can protect His people in miraculous ways. Witness to Unbelievers The faithfulness of these three men served as a powerful witness to Nebuchadnezzar, leading him to acknowledge the Most High God. Our faith can impact those around us. Obedience to God Over Man The decision to obey God rather than human authority is a recurring theme in Scripture, reminding us to prioritize God's commands above all else. Courage in the Face of Persecution The courage displayed by Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego encourages believers to remain steadfast in their convictions, trusting in God's deliverance. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Daniel 3:26?2. How does Daniel 3:26 demonstrate God's power over earthly authorities? 3. What can we learn from Nebuchadnezzar's reaction to the "servants of the Most High"? 4. How does Daniel 3:26 connect to Romans 8:31 about God's protection? 5. How can we apply Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego's faith in our daily lives? 6. What does Daniel 3:26 teach about standing firm in faith under pressure? 7. How does Daniel 3:26 demonstrate God's power over earthly authorities? 8. What does Nebuchadnezzar's reaction in Daniel 3:26 reveal about his understanding of God? 9. How does Daniel 3:26 challenge the concept of divine protection? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Daniel 3? Verse 26. - Then Nebuchadnezzar came near to the mouth of the burning fiery furnace, and spake and said, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, ye servants of the Most High God, come forth and come hither. Then Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, came forth of the midst of the fire. The variations of the Septuagint Version here arc inconsiderable. Instead of "spake and said," it renders, "called them by name," and omits the second repetition of the names, and the pleonastic "come hither;" instead of "Most High God," it has"God of gods Most High." Theodotion is in closer agreement with the Massoretic text; the only differnce is that "spake" is omitted. The Peshitta and Vulgate are in exact accordance with the Massoretic. The distinction between נְפַק and אֲתָה is "go out" and "come." It is well rendered in our Authorized Verb-ion. only there was no need of "hither" being put in italics. As above mentioned, this shows the form of the furnace to be not unlike our own - open at the top, but having a door at the side. It was to this side door that the king approached. The fact that Nebuchadnezzar acknowledges Jehovah to be "Most High God" does not imply any recognition of his supreme Divinity, any more than a king of France acknowledged the supremacy of the head of the Holy Roman Empire. when in the credentials of his ambassador the emperor was called Dominus urbis et orbis. It was simply a matter of what we may call religious etiquette to address gods of the higher class as "god of gods." and "god most high." In Daniel 2:47 Nebuchadnezzar had already declared the God of Daniel to be "God of gods" It is not impossible that to the Babylonians 'illa'a might have the appearance of a proper name. Nebuchadnezzar’s approach, his astonished cry, his confession of the “Most High God,” and the triumphant emergence of the three believers together declare a single truth: God is sovereign over kings, flames, and outcomes. Faith that refuses compromise becomes a testimony that even hostile powers cannot silence. Daniel 3:26 therefore invites every reader to trust the Lord who still meets His people in the fire and brings them out for His glory and their good. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Thenבֵּאדַ֜יִן (bê·ḏa·yin) Preposition-b | Adverb Strong's 116: Then, thereupon Nebuchadnezzar נְבוּכַדְנֶצַּ֗ר (nə·ḇū·ḵaḏ·neṣ·ṣar) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5020: Nebuchadnezzar -- a Babylonian king approached קְרֵ֣ב (qə·rêḇ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7127: To approach the door לִתְרַע֮ (liṯ·ra‘) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8651: A door, a palace of the burning יָקִֽדְתָּא֒ (yā·qiḏ·tā) Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine singular determinate Strong's 3345: To burn fiery נוּרָ֣א (nū·rā) Noun - common singulard Strong's 5135: A fire furnace אַתּ֣וּן (’at·tūn) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 861: A fire-place, furnace and called out, וְאָמַ֗ר (wə·’ā·mar) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 560: To say, tell, command “Shadrach, שַׁדְרַ֨ךְ (šaḏ·raḵ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7715: Shadrach -- Babylonian name of one of Daniel's companions Meshach, מֵישַׁ֧ךְ (mê·šaḵ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4336: Meshach -- a Babylonian name and Abednego, נְג֛וֹ (nə·ḡōw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5665: Abed-nego -- 'servant of Nebo', Babylonian name of one of Daniel's companions servants עַבְד֛וֹהִי (‘aḇ·ḏō·w·hî) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5649: Slave, servant of the Most High עִלָּאָ֖ה (‘il·lā·’āh) Adjective - masculine singular determinate Strong's 5943: highest', a name of God God, אֱלָהָ֥א (’ĕ·lā·hā) Noun - masculine singular determinate Strong's 426: God come out!” פֻּ֣קוּ (pu·qū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 5312: To go or come out or forth So בֵּאדַ֣יִן (bê·ḏa·yin) Preposition-b | Adverb Strong's 116: Then, thereupon Shadrach, שַׁדְרַ֥ךְ (šaḏ·raḵ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7715: Shadrach -- Babylonian name of one of Daniel's companions Meshach, מֵישַׁ֛ךְ (mê·šaḵ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4336: Meshach -- a Babylonian name and Abednego נְג֖וֹ (nə·ḡōw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5665: Abed-nego -- 'servant of Nebo', Babylonian name of one of Daniel's companions came out נָֽפְקִ֗ין (nā·p̄ə·qîn) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 5312: To go or come out or forth of מִן־ (min-) Preposition Strong's 4481: From, out of, by, by reason of, at, more than the fire, נוּרָֽא׃ (nū·rā) Noun - common singulard Strong's 5135: A fire Additonal Resources Daniel 3:26 Blue Letter BibleDaniel 3:26 Bible Gateway Daniel 3:26 Bible.com Daniel 3:26 NIV |
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