Daniel 4:5 net — I saw a dream that frightened me badly. The things I imagined while lying on my bed– these visions of my mind– were ter…

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"I saw a dream that frightened me badly. The things I imagined while lying on my bed– these visions of my mind– were terrifying me."

— Daniel 4:5, NET Bible

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Daniel 4 — Context

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I am delighted to tell you about the signs and wonders that the most high God has done for me.

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“How great are his signs! How mighty are his wonders! His kingdom will last forever, and his authority continues from one generation to the next.”

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Nebuchadnezzar Dreams of a Tree Chopped Down(4:1) I, Nebuchadnezzar, was relaxing in my home, living luxuriously in my palace.

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I saw a dream that frightened me badly. The things I imagined while lying on my bed– these visions of my mind– were terrifying me.

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So I issued an order for all the wise men of Babylon to be brought before me so that they could make known to me the interpretation of the dream.

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When the magicians, astrologers, wise men, and diviners entered, I recounted the dream for them. But they were unable to make known its interpretation to me.

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Later Daniel entered(whose name is Belteshazzar after the name of my god, and in whom there is a spirit of the holy gods). I recounted the dream for him as well,

Daniel 4:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Daniel 4:5 say?
Daniel 4:5 in the NET Bible reads: “I saw a dream that frightened me badly. The things I imagined while lying on my bed– these visions of my mind– were terrifying me.”
Where is Daniel 4:5 in the Bible?
Daniel 4:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Daniel, chapter 4, verse 5.
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 4:5.
What translation should I read Daniel 4:5 in?
Daniel 4:5 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 4:5?
Daniel 4:5 reads (NET): “I saw a dream that frightened me badly. The things I imagined while lying on my bed– these visions of my mind– were terrifying me.” 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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