Daniel 3:5

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

When you hear the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipes, and all kinds of music, you must fall down and worship the golden statue that King Nebuchadnezzar has set up.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    That at what time ye hear the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, dulcimer, and all kinds of musick, ye fall down and worship the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king hath set up:

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    That at the time you hear the sound of the horn, flute, harp, lyre, psaltery, dulcimer, and all kinds of music, you shall fall down and worship the golden image that King Nebuchadnezzar has set up.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    That at what time ye hear the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, dulcimer, and all kinds of musick, ye fall down and worship the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king hath set up:

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    that at what time{H5732} ye hear{H8086} the sound{H7032} of the cornet,{H7162} flute,{H4953} harp,{H7030} sackbut,{H5443} psaltery,{H6460} dulcimer,{H5481} and all{H3606} kinds{H2178} of music,{H2170} ye fall down{H5308} and worship{H5457} the golden{H1722} image{H6755} that Nebuchadnezzar{H5020} the king{H4430} hath set up;{H6966}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    That at what time{H5732} ye hear{H8086}{(H8748)} the sound{H7032} of the cornet{H7162}, flute{H4953}, harp{H7030}{(H8675)}{H7030}, sackbut{H5443}, psaltery{H6460}, dulcimer{H5481}, and all{H3606} kinds{H2178} of musick{H2170}, ye fall down{H5308}{(H8748)} and worship{H5457}{(H8748)} the golden{H1722} image{H6755} that Nebuchadnezzar{H5020} the king{H4430} hath set up{H6966}{(H8684)}:

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    that whe ye heare the noyse off the trompettes, which shalbe blowne, wt ye harpes, shawmes, Psalteries, Symphonies and all maner off Musick: ye fall downe and worshipe the golden ymage, yt Nabuchodonosor the kynge hath set vp.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    That when ye heare the sound of the cornet, trumpet, harpe, sackebut, psalterie, dulcimer, and all instruments of musike, ye fall downe and worship the golden image, that Nebuchad-nezzar the King hath set vp,

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    That whe ye heare the noyse of the cornet, trumpet, harpe, shawme, psaltries, dulcimer, and al maner of instrumentes of musicke, ye fall downe and worship that golden image that Nabuchodonozor the king hath set vp.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    [That] at what time ye hear the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, dulcimer, and all kinds of musick, ye fall down and worship the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king hath set up:

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    that whenever you hear the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipe, and all kinds of music, you fall down and worship the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king has set up;

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    at the time that ye hear the voice of the cornet, the flute, the harp, the sackbut, the psaltery, the symphony, and all kinds of music, ye fall down and do obeisance to the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king hath raised up:

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    that at what time ye hear the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, dulcimer, and all kinds of music, ye fall down and worship the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king hath set up;

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    that at what time ye hear the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, dulcimer, and all kinds of music, ye fall down and worship the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king hath set up;

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    That when the sound of the horn, pipe, harp, trigon, psaltery, bagpipe, and all sorts of instruments, comes to your ears, you are to go down on your faces in worship before the image of gold which Nebuchadnezzar the king has put up:

  • World English Bible (2000)

    that whenever you hear the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipe, and all kinds of music, you fall down and worship the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king has set up;

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    When you hear the sound of the horn, flute, zither, trigon, harp, pipes, and all kinds of music, you must bow down and pay homage to the golden statue that King Nebuchadnezzar has erected.

Referenced Verses

  • Dan 3:10 : 10 You, O king, have issued a decree that everyone who hears the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, and all kinds of music must fall down and worship the golden statue,
  • Dan 3:15 : 15 Now, if you are ready, when you hear the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipes, and all kinds of music, to fall down and worship the statue I made, very good. But if you do not worship it, you will immediately be thrown into the blazing fiery furnace. And who is the god who can rescue you from my hands?'
  • Dan 3:7 : 7 Therefore, as soon as they heard the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, and all kinds of music, all the nations, peoples, and languages fell down and worshiped the golden statue that King Nebuchadnezzar had set up.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Dan 3:6-16
    11 verses
    95%

    6 Whoever does not fall down and worship will immediately be thrown into a blazing fiery furnace.'

    7 Therefore, as soon as they heard the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, and all kinds of music, all the nations, peoples, and languages fell down and worshiped the golden statue that King Nebuchadnezzar had set up.

    8 At that time, some Chaldeans came forward and maliciously accused the Jews.

    9 They said to King Nebuchadnezzar, 'May the king live forever!

    10 You, O king, have issued a decree that everyone who hears the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, and all kinds of music must fall down and worship the golden statue,

    11 and that whoever does not fall down and worship will be thrown into a blazing fiery furnace.

    12 But there are some Jews—Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego—whom you have appointed over the affairs of the province of Babylon. These men do not pay attention to you, O king; they do not serve your gods or worship the golden statue you have set up.

    13 Then Nebuchadnezzar, in rage and fury, gave orders to bring Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego. So these men were brought before the king.

    14 Nebuchadnezzar said to them, 'Is it true, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego, that you do not serve my gods or worship the golden statue I have set up?'

    15 Now, if you are ready, when you hear the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipes, and all kinds of music, to fall down and worship the statue I made, very good. But if you do not worship it, you will immediately be thrown into the blazing fiery furnace. And who is the god who can rescue you from my hands?'

    16 Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego replied to the king, 'Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to answer you concerning this matter.

  • Dan 3:1-4
    4 verses
    77%

    1 King Nebuchadnezzar made a gold statue, ninety feet high and nine feet wide, and set it up on the plain of Dura in the province of Babylon.

    2 Then King Nebuchadnezzar sent for the satraps, prefects, governors, counselors, treasurers, judges, magistrates, and all the rulers of the provinces to attend the dedication of the statue he had set up.

    3 So the satraps, prefects, governors, counselors, treasurers, judges, magistrates, and all the rulers of the provinces assembled for the dedication of the statue that King Nebuchadnezzar had set up, and they stood before it.

    4 Then the herald loudly proclaimed, 'Nations, peoples, and languages, this is what you are commanded to do!

  • Ps 150:3-5
    3 verses
    73%

    3 Praise Him with the sound of the trumpet; praise Him with the harp and lyre.

    4 Praise Him with tambourine and dancing; praise Him with stringed instruments and flutes.

    5 Praise Him with resounding cymbals; praise Him with loud clashing cymbals.

  • 5 David and all the house of Israel were celebrating before the LORD with all kinds of instruments made of fir wood—lyres, harps, tambourines, rattles, and cymbals.

  • Ps 98:5-6
    2 verses
    72%

    5 Sing praises to the LORD with the lyre, with the lyre and the sound of song.

    6 With trumpets and the sound of the ram’s horn, shout joyfully before the LORD, the King.

  • 28 So all Israel brought up the ark of the covenant of the LORD with shouts of joy, the sound of the ram's horn, trumpets, cymbals, and the music of harps and lyres.

  • 5 You strum away on your harps like David and fashion instruments for music.

  • 46 Then King Nebuchadnezzar fell on his face, paid homage to Daniel, and commanded that an offering and incense be presented to him.

  • 3 To declare Your lovingkindness in the morning and Your faithfulness by night.

  • 12 They sing to the tambourine and lyre and rejoice to the sound of the flute.

  • 70%

    26 The Levites stood with the instruments of David, and the priests stood with the trumpets.

    27 Hezekiah gave the order to offer the burnt offering on the altar. As the burnt offering began, the song of the LORD and the trumpets also began, accompanied by the instruments of David, king of Israel.

    28 The whole assembly bowed in worship, while the singers sang and the trumpeters sounded, all until the burnt offering was completed.

    29 When the offering was finished, the king and all who were present with him knelt down and worshiped.

  • 4 They drank the wine and praised the gods of gold, silver, bronze, iron, wood, and stone.

  • 28 They entered Jerusalem and went to the temple of the LORD with harps, lyres, and trumpets.

  • 12 They have harps and lyres, tambourines and flutes, and wine at their banquets, but they pay no attention to the deeds of the Lord or consider the work of His hands.

  • 8 David and all Israel celebrated with all their might before God, with songs, harps, lyres, tambourines, cymbals, and trumpets.

  • Ps 81:2-3
    2 verses
    69%

    2 Sing joyfully to God our strength; shout aloud to the God of Jacob.

    3 Raise a song and strike the tambourine, the pleasant lyre with the harp.

  • Ps 33:2-3
    2 verses
    69%

    2 Give thanks to the Lord with the lyre; sing praises to Him with a ten-stringed instrument.

    3 Sing to Him a new song; play skillfully and shout with joy.

  • 22 The sound of harpists, musicians, flute players, and trumpeters will never be heard in you again. No craftsman of any trade will ever be found in you again. The sound of a millstone will never be heard in you again.

  • 18 But even if he does not, let it be known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the golden statue you have set up.'

  • 3 Let them praise His name with dancing; let them make music to Him with tambourines and harps.

  • 28 Nebuchadnezzar declared, 'Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego, who sent his angel and rescued his servants! They trusted in him, defied the king’s command, and were willing to give up their lives rather than serve or worship any god except their own God.

  • 16 David instructed the leaders of the Levites to appoint their fellow Levites as singers, to sing joyful songs accompanied by musical instruments—harps, lyres, and cymbals.

  • 7 Even lifeless instruments like the flute or harp, if they do not produce a clear distinction in the notes, how will anyone recognize what is played on the flute or the harp?

  • 23 Instead, you have exalted yourself against the Lord of heaven. You had the vessels from His house brought to you, and you and your nobles, your wives, and your concubines drank wine from them. You praised gods of silver, gold, bronze, iron, wood, and stone, which cannot see, hear, or understand. But the God who holds your breath in His hand and controls all your ways, you have not glorified.

  • 67%

    12 And all the Levites who were singers—Asaph, Heman, Jeduthun, their sons, and their relatives—stood on the east side of the altar, dressed in fine linen and playing cymbals, harps, and lyres. They were accompanied by 120 priests who were blowing trumpets.

    13 The trumpeters and singers joined in unison to give praise and thanks to the LORD. Accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and other instruments, they raised their voices in praise to the LORD and sang: 'He is good; His love endures forever.' Then the temple, the house of the LORD, was filled with a cloud,

  • 3 All you inhabitants of the world, you who dwell on the earth, when a banner is raised on the mountains, you will see it; when the trumpet sounds, you will hear it.

  • 2 Under the influence of the wine, Belshazzar commanded that the gold and silver vessels his father Nebuchadnezzar had taken from the temple in Jerusalem be brought in, so that the king, his nobles, his wives, and his concubines could drink from them.

  • 6 The priests stood at their posts, as did the Levites with the instruments for music to the LORD that King David had made for praising the LORD, saying, "His love endures forever," whenever David praised by their ministry. The priests sounded trumpets opposite them, and all Israel stood.