Herald
Culture & SocietyWhat is the meaning of Herald in the Bible?
In Daniel 3:4, the term herald translates the Aramaic word karoz, designating the official who proclaimed King Nebuchadnezzar's command to worship the golden image.
SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing the herald's role illuminates the absolute authority of Nebuchadnezzar's decree and underscores the public, enforced nature of the worship event described in the narrative.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Ancient Cultural Lens: Avoid applying 21st-century Western assumptions to Herald. Examine how first-century or Near Eastern listeners understood this practice within their daily social dynamics.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Herald in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Herald clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Daniel 3:4
Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Herald." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/herald/