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Danilo 4:18

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18 Taj san snih ja, car Navuhodonosor; a ti, Valtasare, kaži šta znači, jer nijedan mudrac u carstvu mom ne može da mi kaže šta znači; a ti možeš, jer je u tebi duh svetih bogova.

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The Inner Meaning of the Prophets and Psalms #175

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175. Internal Meaning of Daniel, Chapter 4

1-3 [See above, end of chapter 3.] (11)

It is foretold what Babylon will be, and whither their mind was moved. (2, 2)

4-7 This was not known to those who were Babylon. (2)

8-9 It was known to those who were of the Lord's church. (2)

10-12 They purposed to have dominion over heaven and the church when that religion should extend over much territory. (2)

13-14 Then they would no longer have any goods and truths of heaven and the church. (2)

15-17 Nevertheless the Word would remain with them, although perverted. (2)

18-19 Then those who were of the Lord's church perceived what those of the Babylonish religion were interiorly, and how far they wished to extend their dominion. (11)

20-33 They were so stupid in respect to the truths and goods of the church, as to be no longer men, and this fact was confirmed from heaven, where they were seen to be such. (2)

34-37 They feared as yet to extend their dominion over heaven and the church, but acknowledged the Lord before those who were under obedience to them. (2)

  
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Daniel 4:34-37

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34 And at the end of the days I Nebuchadnezzar lifted up mine eyes unto heaven, and mine understanding returned unto me, and I blessed the most High, and I praised and honoured him that liveth for ever, whose dominion is an everlasting dominion, and his kingdom is from generation to generation:

35 And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing: and he doeth according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth: and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest thou?

36 At the same time my reason returned unto me; and for the glory of my kingdom, mine honour and brightness returned unto me; and my counsellers and my lords sought unto me; and I was established in my kingdom, and excellent majesty was added unto me.

37 Now I Nebuchadnezzar praise and extol and honour the King of heaven, all whose works are truth, and his ways judgment: and those that walk in pride he is able to abase.