Nabuchodonosor
TextsWhat is the meaning of Nabuchodonosor in the Bible?
Nabuchodonosor is a variant form of 'Nebuchadnezzar' found in the King James Version of the Apocrypha, used throughout and also in Judith and Tobit 14:15.
TEXTUAL SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing this variant helps readers understand the translation choices made by early biblical translators and the linguistic diversity present in ancient manuscript traditions.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Manuscript & Literary Context: Notice how Nabuchodonosor functions as an authoritative historical witness connecting earlier prophetic promises with scripture's broader fulfillment.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Nabuchodonosor in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Nabuchodonosor clarify?
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
"Nabuchodonosor." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/nabuchodonosor/