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Daniel 4:31
ESV While the words were still in the king’s mouth, there fell a voice from heaven, “O King Nebuchadnezzar, to you it is spoken: The kingdom has departed from you,
NIV Even as the words were on his lips, a voice came from heaven, 'This is what is decreed for you, King Nebuchadnezzar: Your royal authority has been taken from you.
NASB While the word was still in the king’s mouth, a voice came from heaven, saying, ‘King Nebuchadnezzar, to you it is declared: sovereignty has been removed from you,
CSB While the words were still in the king's mouth, a voice came from heaven: "King Nebuchadnezzar, to you it is declared that the kingdom has departed from you.
NLT 'While these words were still in his mouth, a voice called down from heaven, ‘O King Nebuchadnezzar, this message is for you! You are no longer ruler of this kingdom.
KJV While the word was in the king's mouth, there fell a voice from heaven, saying, O king Nebuchadnezzar, to thee it is spoken; The kingdom is departed from thee.

What does Daniel 4:31 mean?

A voice from heaven brought bad news to Nebuchadnezzar. This cut short his proud gloating (Daniel 4:29–30). The voice announced the moment when the king's dream (Daniel 4:10–17) was fulfilled (Daniel 4:28). Daniel indicated the king would be driven insane and suffer the humiliating loss of his throne (Daniel 4:24–26). When the voice from heaven spoke out, Nebuchadnezzar's arrogance and pride were suddenly interrupted. God's predicted judgment had begun.

Jesus told a parable about a rich but foolish farmer, whose crops grew abundantly. In response, the man ignored spiritual concerns and planned to celebrate his own desires (Luke 12:17–18). Feeling smug and secure, he reassured himself that he would be happy for a long time, because of his material success (Luke 12:19). He quickly learned the error of his thinking. Without warning, he realized his life was over and the moment of judgment had arrived (Luke 12:20). Like the foolish farmer, Nebuchadnezzar would learn a hard lesson about the temporary nature of wealth and power.
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