Daniel 4:27
The Scripture
(27) Wherefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable unto thee, and break off thy sins by righteousness, and thine iniquities by shewing mercy to the poor; if it may be a lengthening of thy tranquillity.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter Daniel is cast into a blazing furnace as a test of God’s power, and his friends are commanded to throw water over him to protect him. When the water is poured, Daniel is rescued and his friends are killed, showing that God’s strength is greater than any human effort. The passage teaches that reliance on God’s providence is essential even in the face of terror.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Genesis 41:33Genesis 41:34Genesis 41:35Genesis 41:36Genesis 41:37Psalms 119:46Acts 24:25II Corinthians 5:11Job 34:31Job 34:32Proverbs 16:6Proverbs 28:13
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