Daniel 3:11 cpdv — But if any man will not fall down and adore, he would be cast into a furnace of burning fire.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"But if any man will not fall down and adore, he would be cast into a furnace of burning fire. "

— Daniel 3:11, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Daniel 3 — Context

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And soon, about the same time, some influential Chaldeans came and accused the Jews,

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and they said to king Nebuchadnezzar, “O king, live forever.

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You, O king, have established a decree, so that every man who might hear the sound of the trumpet, the pipe and the lute, the harp and the psaltery, and of the symphony and every kind of music, will prostrate himself and adore the gold statue.

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But if any man will not fall down and adore, he would be cast into a furnace of burning fire.

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Yet there are influential Jews, whom you have appointed over the works of the region of Babylon, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. These men, O king, have scorned your decree. They do not worship your gods, and they do not adore the gold statue which you have raised up.”

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Then Nebuchadnezzar, in fury and in wrath, commanded that Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego should be brought, and so, without delay, they were brought before the king.

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And king Nebuchadnezzar addressed them and said, “Is it true, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, that you do not worship my gods, nor adore the gold statue, which I have set up?

Daniel 3:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Daniel 3:11 say?
Daniel 3:11 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “But if any man will not fall down and adore, he would be cast into a furnace of burning fire. ”
Where is Daniel 3:11 in the Bible?
Daniel 3:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Daniel, chapter 3, verse 11.
Who wrote Daniel?
Daniel is traditionally attributed to Daniel (traditional). Conservative scholarship dates Daniel to the 6th century BC; critical scholarship often proposes a 2nd-century-BC date for the apocalyptic portions. It was written c. 605–530 BC.
What is the book of Daniel about?
Daniel is a young exile in Babylon who, with his three friends, refuses to bow to the world's gods. The book combines courageous narratives — the fiery furnace, the lions' den — with sweeping prophetic visions of the kingdoms of earth giving way to the everlasting kingdom of the Son of Man.
What are the major themes of Daniel?
Daniel explores themes including Sovereignty, Faithfulness, Prophecy, Kingdoms, Son of Man. These themes shape the meaning and context of Daniel 3:11.
What translation should I read Daniel 3:11 in?
Daniel 3:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Daniel 3:11?
Daniel 3:11 reads (CPDV): “But if any man will not fall down and adore, he would be cast into a furnace of burning fire. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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