en_tn_lite_do_not_use/dan/04/31.md

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General Information:

Verses 19-33 use the third person to describe the punishment of Nebuchadnezzar. (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-123person)

While the words were still on the lips of the king

This idiom means the king was still in the act of speaking. Alternate translation: "While the king was still speaking" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-idiom)

a voice came from heaven

"he heard a voice from heaven"

King Nebuchadnezzar ... has been taken away from you

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "King Nebuchadnezzar, a decree went out against you that this kingdom no longer belongs to you" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive)