Daniel 5:4

“They drank wine, and praised the gods of gold, and of silver, of brass, of iron, of wood, and of stone.”

"They drank wine, and praised the gods of gold, and of silver, of brass, of iron, of wood, and of stone." - Daniel 5:4
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What does Daniel 5:4 mean?

The Bible verse Daniel 5:4 from the King James Version (KJV) states, "They drank wine, and praised the gods of gold, and of silver, of brass, of iron, of wood, and of stone." This verse comes from the Book of Daniel, which is part of the Old Testament. This particular verse is…

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The Perils of Idolatry: Lessons from Belshazzar’s Feast

The story of Belshazzar and the handwriting on the wall in Daniel 5 is one of the stark warnings against the dangers of pride, excess, and idolatry. In a moment that epitomizes the heights of human arrogance, the scripture records, "They drank wine, and praised the gods of gold…

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A Prayer for True Worship and Reverence

Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I reflect on the stark warning presented in Daniel 5:4, where it is written, "They drank wine, and praised the gods of gold, and of silver, of brass, of iron, of wood, and of stone." This verse reminds us of the folly of idolatry and…

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