Daniel 3:6 nasb — "But whoever does not fall down and worship shall immediately be cast into the midst of a furnace of blazing fire."

NASB

""But whoever does not fall down and worship shall immediately be cast into the midst of a furnace of blazing fire.""

— Daniel 3:6, NASB

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Daniel 3 — Context

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Then the satraps, the prefects and the governors, the counselors, the treasurers, the judges, the magistrates and all the rulers of the provinces were assembled for the dedication of the image that Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up; and they stood before the image that Nebuchadnezzar had set up.

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Then the herald loudly proclaimed: "To you the command is given, O peoples, nations and men of every language,

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that at the moment you hear the sound of the horn, flute, lyre, trigon, psaltery, bagpipe and all kinds of music, you are to fall down and worship the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king has set up.

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"But whoever does not fall down and worship shall immediately be cast into the midst of a furnace of blazing fire."

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Therefore at that time, when all the peoples heard the sound of the horn, flute, lyre, trigon, psaltery, bagpipe and all kinds of music, all the peoples, nations and men of every language fell down and worshiped the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up.

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For this reason at that time certain Chaldeans came forward and brought charges against the Jews.

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They responded and said to Nebuchadnezzar the king: "O king, live forever!

Daniel 3:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Daniel 3:6 say?
Daniel 3:6 in the NASB reads: “"But whoever does not fall down and worship shall immediately be cast into the midst of a furnace of blazing fire."”
Where is Daniel 3:6 in the Bible?
Daniel 3:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Daniel, chapter 3, verse 6.
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 3:6.
What translation should I read Daniel 3:6 in?
Daniel 3:6 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 3:6?
Daniel 3:6 reads (NASB): “"But whoever does not fall down and worship shall immediately be cast into the midst of a furnace of blazing 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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