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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Daniel 3:18

But if not - That is, “if he should “not” deliver us; if it should “not” occur that he would protect us, and save us from that heated oven: whatever may be the result in regard to us, our determination is settled.”Be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods ... - This answer is firm and noble. It showed that their minds were made up, and that it was with them a matter of “principle” not to worship false gods. The state of mind which is denoted by this verse is that of a... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Daniel 3:14-15

Daniel 3:14-15. Nebuchadnezzar said, Is it true, O Shadrach? &c. Or, of purpose, as the margin reads it, and as the word is used, Exodus 21:13. Is it designedly and deliberately done, or was it only through inadvertency, that you have not served my gods? What! you that I have nourished and brought up; that have been educated and maintained at my charge; that I have been so kind to, and done so much for; you that have been in such reputation for wisdom, and therefore should better have... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Daniel 3:16

Daniel 3:16. Shadrach, Meshach, &c., said, We are not careful to answer thee, &c. In so plain a case there is no room for deliberation: we have an answer ready at hand, that we ought to obey God rather than man. Admirable example this of a true faith in God, and ready obedience to his will! How worthy of our imitation! It is such an instance of fortitude and magnanimity as is scarce to be paralleled. They did not break out into any intemperate heat, or passion, against those that... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Daniel 3:17-18

Daniel 3:17-18. If it be so If we are brought into this strait: if we must be thrown into the fiery furnace unless we serve thine image; our God whom we serve is able to deliver us, &c. As we are firmly persuaded of the power of our God to deliver us, so we trust in his mercy and goodness, that he will deliver us out of this imminent danger. This they spake out of a well-grounded hope, not from a certain foresight of being delivered; for such an assurance would have detracted much... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Daniel 3:1-30

Saved from the fiery furnace (3:1-30)Within Nebuchadnezzar’s kingdom were people of many races, languages and religions. In a plan to create greater unity among these people, Nebuchadnezzar made a huge image as a national religious symbol, and demanded that all citizens, great and small, bow before it. He set up the image in open plain country where it could be seen from afar, then called all the leading officials from the country areas to a dedication ceremony (3:1-3). He gave instructions... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Daniel 3:15

well . Note the Figure of speech Aposiopesis ( App-6 ). Or, supply [well and good]. God . Chaldee ' elah . App-4 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Daniel 3:16

answered and said . See note on Deuteronomy 1:41 . are not careful = do not account it needful. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Daniel 3:17

is able to deliver us . The Massoretic pointing requires this punctuation: "to deliver us; from the burning fiery furnace He will deliver us". read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Daniel 3:17-18

the. The 1611 edition of the Authorized Version reads "thy". read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Daniel 3:17-19

full of = filled with, form = appearance. visage = countenance. read more

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