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Daniel 4:11-13
Contemporary English Version
Daniel 4:11-13
Contemporary English Version
11 It grew stronger and higher,
until it reached to heaven
and could be seen
from anywhere on earth.
12 It was covered with leaves
and heavy with fruit—
enough for all nations.
Wild animals enjoyed its shade,
birds nested in its branches,
and all creatures on earth
lived on its fruit.
13 “While I was in bed, having this vision, a holy angel[a] came down from heaven
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- 4.13 angel: The Aramaic text has “watcher,” which may be some special class of angel.
Daniel 4:11-13
New International Version
Daniel 4:11-13
New International Version
11 The tree grew large and strong and its top touched the sky; it was visible to the ends of the earth.(A) 12 Its leaves were beautiful, its fruit abundant, and on it was food for all. Under it the wild animals found shelter, and the birds lived in its branches;(B) from it every creature was fed.
13 “In the visions I saw while lying in bed,(C) I looked, and there before me was a holy one,(D) a messenger,[a] coming down from heaven.
Footnotes
- Daniel 4:13 Or watchman; also in verses 17 and 23
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