Daniel 4:30
The king spake, and said, Is not this great Babylon, that I have built for the house of the kingdom by the might of my power, and for the honour of my majesty?
Cross-reference
In Daniel 4:37, Nebuchadnezzar praises God who humbles the proud, directly contrasting with his boast in this verse.
In Daniel 5:18, Daniel reminds that God gave Nebuchadnezzar his kingdom and majesty — directly contrasting the king's own boast in 4:30.
In Daniel 5:19, the fear from people is attributed to God's gift of majesty, opposing the king's claim of building by his own power.
Daniel 5:20 recounts Nebuchadnezzar's pride and deposition—explicitly referring to the same boast and subsequent judgment recorded here.
In Daniel 2:32, the gold head symbolizes Nebuchadnezzar's kingdom given by God, contrasting with his claim here of building by his own power.
In Daniel 7:4, the lion's wings torn off and receiving human mind parallels Nebuchadnezzar's humbling and restoration from beast-like state.
Luke 12:20 records God's immediate judgment on the boastful fool, as God will judge Nebuchadnezzar later in this chapter.
In Genesis 11:2-9, the Tower of Babel exemplifies human pride in city-building for self-glory—directly paralleling Nebuchadnezzar's boast and God's judgment.
Luke 12:19 shows the rich fool boasting in his wealth, echoing Nebuchadnezzar's pride in his own accomplishments.
Habakkuk 2:5 portrays the arrogant Babylonian king's insatiable greed, matching Nebuchadnezzar's boastful pride here.
Habakkuk 2:4 contrasts the puffed-up soul with the righteous living by faith, directly applying to Nebuchadnezzar's pride.
In Psalm 104:1, splendor and majesty are ascribed to God alone — opposite of Nebuchadnezzar claiming them for himself.
In Psalm 145:5-12, the glorious splendor of God's kingdom is proclaimed — a direct contrast to Nebuchadnezzar boasting of his own.
Proverbs 16:18 states that pride precedes destruction, which Nebuchadnezzar's boast here exemplifies before his fall.
In Isaiah 10:8-15, the Assyrian king boasts of his power, providing a parallel example of pride leading to divine judgment.
In Ezekiel 29:3, Pharaoh says 'My Nile is my own; I made it for myself' — nearly identical self-glorification to Nebuchadnezzar's boast about Babylon.
In Isaiah 37:24, Sennacherib boasts of his conquests, echoing Nebuchadnezzar's self-exaltation and subsequent humbling.
In 2 Chronicles 2:6, Solomon notes no house can contain God, contrasting Nebuchadnezzar's pride in building Babylon.
In Revelation 18:21, Babylon's violent end is depicted, paralleling the sudden humbling of Nebuchadnezzar.
In Revelation 18:10, the lament over Babylon's fall echoes the outcome of Nebuchadnezzar's boastful pride.
In Revelation 17:5, 'Babylon the Great' symbolizes pride and idolatry, adding a symbolic dimension to Nebuchadnezzar's self-exaltation.
In Revelation 16:19, Babylon's judgment is recalled, mirroring the humbling of Nebuchadnezzar's proud city.
1 Peter 5:5 quotes that God opposes the proud, which is exactly what happens to Nebuchadnezzar after his boast.
In 1 Corinthians 10:31, all actions are to be done for God's glory — contrasting Nebuchadnezzar's self-glorification.
In 1 Chronicles 29:12-14, David ascribes all power to God, directly contrasting Nebuchadnezzar's claim to have built Babylon by his own might.
In 2 Chronicles 2:5, Solomon exalts God's greatness, contrasting Nebuchadnezzar's boast in his own greatness.
Luke 14:11 states that self-exaltation leads to humiliation, which Nebuchadnezzar experiences after his boast here.
1 Corinthians 4:7 asks why boast as if you did not receive it — directly rebuking the pride Nebuchadnezzar shows in claiming his own power.
Galatians 6:14 boasts only in the cross — opposing Nebuchadnezzar's boast in his own achievements and glory.
1 Timothy 6:17 warns the rich not to be haughty — the very attitude Nebuchadnezzar displays before his fall.
1 John 2:16 lists the pride of life as worldly — Nebuchadnezzar's boast about his own greatness embodies this very pride.
In Amos 6:13, Israel boasts of taking cities by their own strength, identical arrogance to Nebuchadnezzar's claim of building Babylon by his might.
Acts 12:23 recounts Herod Agrippa struck down for not giving glory to God — a direct parallel to Nebuchadnezzar's humbling for his boast.
In Ezekiel 31:10, the cedar's pride in its height leads to judgment, directly paralleling the pride that will humble Nebuchadnezzar.
Isaiah 47:8 quotes Babylon saying 'I am, and there is no one else' — a direct parallel to Nebuchadnezzar's self-glorification, with added promise of judgment.
In Ezekiel 28:5, the king of Tyre's heart grows proud from his wealth, similar to Nebuchadnezzar boasting of his own power building Babylon.
In Jeremiah 51:53, Babylon's pride ascending to heaven is promised destruction, paralleling the hubris that leads to Nebuchadnezzar's fall.
In Jeremiah 51:41, Babylon is called the boast of the whole earth, which will be captured, directly echoing the pride in this boast.
Jeremiah 9:23 warns 'let not the mighty man boast in his might' — directly addressing Nebuchadnezzar's pride in his own power.
In Genesis 11:4, the Babel builders seek to make a name for themselves — directly parallel to Nebuchadnezzar's self-glorifying boast.
In Deuteronomy 8:17, Israel is warned against saying 'my power got me this wealth' — the same self-reliant pride Nebuchadnezzar shows.
In Deuteronomy 32:27, God restrains judgment lest enemies claim 'our hand is high' — mirroring the boastful attitude here.
In Judges 7:2, God warns Israel not to boast 'my own hand saved me' — directly parallels Nebuchadnezzar's pride in his own power.
In 1 Samuel 2:3, Hannah condemns proud talk — a direct rebuke of the arrogance Nebuchadnezzar displays.
David ascribes all greatness and glory to God, directly opposing Nebuchadnezzar's claim that his own majesty built Babylon.
David humbly acknowledges all comes from God, contrasting sharply with Nebuchadnezzar's proud self-attribution.
Haman boasts of his riches and status, similar to Nebuchadnezzar's boast about his royal glory. Both proud about personal success.
Psalm 12:3 speaks of cutting off boastful tongues—directly addressing the proud speech Nebuchadnezzar utters here.
Psalm 30:6's 'I shall never be moved' mirrors Nebuchadnezzar's self-assured boast before his sudden downfall.
Proverbs 11:2 warns that pride leads to shame—exactly the outcome Nebuchadnezzar experiences after this boast.
Proverbs 29:23 states that pride brings a person low—directly fulfilled when Nebuchadnezzar is humbled and loses his throne.
Isaiah 14:13 has the king of Babylon saying 'I will ascend to heaven' — mirroring Nebuchadnezzar's self-exaltation and adding a pattern of pride leading to downfall.
In Genesis 3:5, the serpent tempts with being like God — the same pride Nebuchadnezzar shows in claiming divine-like power.
Isaiah 13:19 calls Babylon 'the glory of kingdoms, the beauty of the Chaldeans' pride' — the same pride Nebuchadnezzar shows, prophesied to be overthrown.
Isaiah 10:13 records the Assyrian king's boast of his own strength and wisdom—identical attitude to Nebuchadnezzar's pride here.
Ecclesiastes 2:4 describes Solomon's great building projects—parallel to Nebuchadnezzar's claim of building Babylon by his own might.
Jeremiah 50:31 declares 'I am against you, O proud one' against Babylon — directly addressing the pride Nebuchadnezzar displays.
Ecclesiastes 1:16 records Solomon's boast in his wisdom—parallel to Nebuchadnezzar's boast in his power and achievements.
Proverbs 30:9 warns against being full and denying God—the very attitude of self-sufficiency Nebuchadnezzar displays here.
Matthew 4:8 shows Satan offering Jesus all earthly kingdoms — the same worldly glory Nebuchadnezzar boasts in, but Jesus rejects it.
In Exodus 14:4, God gains glory over Pharaoh — a contrast to Nebuchadnezzar claiming glory for himself.
Rabshakeh speaks for the Assyrian king, boasting of military might — similar to Nebuchadnezzar's boast of personal power. Both pagan kings in pride.
In Psalm 49:20, human pomp without understanding is likened to beasts — a fitting judgment on Nebuchadnezzar's boastful ignorance.
Absalom erects a monument to preserve his name, paralleling Nebuchadnezzar's boast about building Babylon for his own glory. Both seek self-aggrandizement.
In Ezekiel 28:2-5, the prince of Tyre boasts in his wisdom and wealth, claiming divine status — similar pride in self-made glory.
In Isaiah 37:25, Sennacherib also boasts of his own achievements, digging water and drying streams — a parallel arrogance to Nebuchadnezzar's claim of building Babylon.
In Revelation 21:24-26, kings bring their glory into the New Jerusalem, contrasting Nebuchadnezzar's boast of his own majesty.
2 Peter 2:18 describes false teachers uttering loud boasts of folly — Nebuchadnezzar's arrogant claim is a prime example of such pride.
James 3:5 says the tongue boasts of great things — Nebuchadnezzar's boast is a clear example of such proud speech.
1 Thessalonians 2:6 says Paul did not seek glory from people — the opposite of Nebuchadnezzar's self-glorifying boast.
David desires to build a house for God, not for himself — a contrast to Nebuchadnezzar's self-glorifying palace building.
Job denies rejoicing in wealth — a righteous attitude that contrasts with Nebuchadnezzar's prideful delight in his own power.
Psalm 73:6 describes pride as a necklace—a fitting image for Nebuchadnezzar's arrogant self-exaltation here.