Daniel 5:20

But when his heart was lifted up, and his mind hardened in pride, he was deposed from his kingly throne, and they took his glory from him:

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Other Translations for Daniel 5:20

BSB

But when his heart became arrogant and his spirit was hardened with pride, he was deposed from his royal throne, and his glory was taken from him.

AKJV

But when his heart was lifted up, and his mind hardened in pride, he was deposed from his kingly throne, and they took his glory from him:

CPDV

But when his heart was lifted up and his spirit was hardened in arrogance, he was deposed from the throne of his kingdom and his glory was taken away.

ERV

But when his heart was lifted up, and his spirit was hardened that he dealt proudly, he was deposed from his kingly throne, and they took his glory from him:

NHEB

But when his heart was lifted up, and his spirit was hardened so that he dealt proudly, he was removed from his kingly throne, and they took his glory from him.

SMT

And when his heart was lifted up, and his spirit was strong for pride, he was brought down from the throne of his kingdom, and they took away his honor from him.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Daniel 5:20

ButwhenhisheartH3825Noun MasculinewasliftedupH7313VerbandhismindH7308Noun Feminine hardenedH8631VerbinprideH2103VerbhewasdeposedH5182Verb fromH4481PrepositionhiskinglyH4437Noun Feminine throneH3764Noun MasculineandtheytookH5709VerbhisgloryH3367Noun MasculinefromhimH4481Preposition

Commentary for Daniel 5:20

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Daniel 5:20

Summary

Arrogance led to humiliation and loss of royal authority

Event

Proud king deposed

Estimated Time Period

c. 539 BC