Daniel 4:20
Daniel 4:20 Meaning and Explanation
“The tree that thou sawest, which grew, and was strong, whose height reached unto the heaven, and the sight thereof to all the earth;”
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Read Full Chapter →Daniel begins the interpretation by recalling the great tree the king saw.
What Does Daniel 4:20 Mean?
Daniel begins to interpret by repeating the dream's central image: the tree that grew strong, reaching to heaven, visible to all the earth. He fixes the king's attention on the figure before naming what it means.
By restating the vision faithfully, Daniel honors what the king has seen and prepares him to receive the truth. The greatness so vividly described is about to be revealed as the king's own. Often we must see a thing clearly before we are ready to hear what it says about us.
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What does Daniel 4:20 mean?
Daniel begins the interpretation by recalling the great tree the king saw.