Daniel 3:11 web — and whoever doesn't fall down and worship shall be cast into the midst of a burning fiery furnace.

World English Bible

"and whoever doesn't fall down and worship shall be cast into the midst of a burning fiery furnace."

— Daniel 3:11, World English Bible

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Daniel 3 — Context

8

Therefore at that time certain Chaldeans came near, and brought accusation against the Jews.

9

They answered Nebuchadnezzar the king, O king, live for ever.

10

You, O king, have made a decree, that every man that shall hear the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipe, and all kinds of music, shall fall down and worship the golden image;

11

and whoever doesn't fall down and worship shall be cast into the midst of a burning fiery furnace.

12

There are certain Jews whom you have appointed over the affairs of the province of Babylon: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego; these men, O king, have not respected you. They don't serve your gods, nor worship the golden image which you have set up.

13

Then Nebuchadnezzar in [his] rage and fury commanded to bring Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. Then they brought these men before the king.

14

Nebuchadnezzar answered them, Is it on purpose, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, that you don't serve my god, nor worship the golden image 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 World English Bible reads: “and whoever doesn't fall down and worship shall be cast into the midst of a burning fiery furnace.”
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 (WEB): “and whoever doesn't fall down and worship shall be cast into the midst of a burning fiery furnace.” 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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