Daniel 4:16 asv — let his heart be changed from man’s, and let a beast’s heart be given unto him; and let seven times pass over him.

American Standard Version

"let his heart be changed from man’s, and let a beast’s heart be given unto him; and let seven times pass over him. "

— Daniel 4:16, American Standard Version

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Daniel 4 — Context

13

I saw in the visions of my head upon my bed, and, behold, a watcher and a holy one came down from heaven.

14

He cried aloud, and said thus, Hew down the tree, and cut off its branches, shake off its leaves, and scatter its fruit: let the beasts get away from under it, and the fowls from its branches.

15

Nevertheless leave the stump of its roots in the earth, even with a band of iron and brass, in the tender grass of the field; and let it be wet with the dew of heaven: and let his portion be with the beasts in the grass of the earth:

16

let his heart be changed from man’s, and let a beast’s heart be given unto him; and let seven times pass over him.

17

The sentence is by the decree of the watchers, and the demand by the word of the holy ones; to the intent that the living may know that the Most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will, and setteth up over it the lowest of men.

18

This dream I, king Nebuchadnezzar, have seen; and thou, O Belteshazzar, declare the interpretation, forasmuch as all the wise men of my kingdom are not able to make known unto me the interpretation; but thou art able; for the spirit of the holy gods is in thee.

19

Then Daniel, whose name was Belteshazzar, was stricken dumb for a while, and his thoughts troubled him. The king answered and said, Belteshazzar, let not the dream, or the interpretation, trouble thee. Belteshazzar answered and said, My lord, the dream be to them that hate thee, and the interpretation thereof to thine adversaries.

Daniel 4:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Daniel 4:16 say?
Daniel 4:16 in the American Standard Version reads: “let his heart be changed from man’s, and let a beast’s heart be given unto him; and let seven times pass over him. ”
Where is Daniel 4:16 in the Bible?
Daniel 4:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Daniel, chapter 4, verse 16.
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 4:16.
What translation should I read Daniel 4:16 in?
Daniel 4:16 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 4:16?
Daniel 4:16 reads (ASV): “let his heart be changed from man’s, and let a beast’s heart be given unto him; and let seven times pass over him. ” 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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