Daniel 2:20
"Daniel answered and said, Blessed be the name of God for ever and ever: for wisdom and might are his:"

Commentary

Gill's Exposition

Daniel answered and said,.... That is, he began his prayer, as Jacchiades observes, or his thanksgiving, and expressed it in the following manner: blessed be the name of God for

ever and ever: a form of blessing God, or a wish that he may be blessed by men for evermore; for there is that in his name, in his nature, in his perfections, and in his works, which require that praise be given him now, and to all eternity: for wisdom and might are his; "wisdom" in forming the scheme of things, and "might" or power in the execution of them; "wisdom" in revealing the secret of the dream to Daniel, and "might" to accomplish the various events predicted in it: for what Daniel here and afterwards observes has a very peculiar regard to the present affair, for which his heart was warm with gratitude and thankfulness.

Source: Gill's Exposition (Public Domain)

Hebrew Word Studies (17 words)

H6032 עֲנָה
Definition:

covenant dialogue, judicial procedure, and liturgical worship. Whether the speaker is God, an individual, or the covenant community, עֲנָה highlights the movement from speech to counter-speech—an exch covenant dialogue, judicial procedure, and liturgical worship. Whether the speaker is God, an individual, or the covenant community, עֲנָה highlights the movement from speech to counter-speech—an exch

Possible Meanings:
  • answer (semantic_range)
H1841 דָּנִיֵּאל
Definition:

13,14 50t. Daniel.Topical LexiconPersonal backgroundDaniel (“God is my Judge”) was a noble Judean youth taken captive to Babylon in the third year of Jehoiakim (Daniel 1:1–6). Though exiled, he remain 13,14 50t. Daniel.Topical LexiconPersonal backgroundDaniel (“God is my Judge”) was a noble Judean youth taken captive to Babylon in the third year of Jehoiakim (Daniel 1:1–6). Though exiled, he remain

H0560 אֲמַר
Definition:

12+,אֲמַ֑רDaniel 7:1; 3feminine singularאֲמֶ֫רֶרDaniel 5:10(K§ 38, 1 a); 1 singularאַמְרֵתDaniel 4:5; 1pluralאֲאַ֫רְנָאDaniel 5:4,9, etc.;Imperfect3masculine singularיֵאמַר(K§ 41)Daniel 2:7+; 2 mascul 12+,אֲמַ֑רDaniel 7:1; 3feminine singularאֲמֶ֫רֶרDaniel 5:10(K§ 38, 1 a); 1 singularאַמְרֵתDaniel 4:5; 1pluralאֲאַ֫רְנָאDaniel 5:4,9, etc.;Imperfect3masculine singularיֵאמַר(K§ 41)Daniel 2:7+; 2 mascul

Possible Meanings:
  • lamb (semantic_range)
H1934 הָוָא
Definition:

26+,הֲוָאDaniel 5:19+; 2 masculine singularהֲוַיְתָDaniel 2:31,34, 1singularהֲוֵיתDaniel 4:1+; 3 masculine pluralהֲווֺDaniel 2:35+;Imperfect3masculine singularלֶהֱוֵא(K§ 47, l) b) Dr§ 204 Obs.NöM 215 26+,הֲוָאDaniel 5:19+; 2 masculine singularהֲוַיְתָDaniel 2:31,34, 1singularהֲוֵיתDaniel 4:1+; 3 masculine pluralהֲווֺDaniel 2:35+;Imperfect3masculine singularלֶהֱוֵא(K§ 47, l) b) Dr§ 204 Obs.NöM 215

Possible Meanings:
  • he (semantic_range)
  • she (semantic_range)
  • it (semantic_range)
H8036 שֻׁם
Definition:

1). Haggai and Zechariah “prophesied … in the name of the God of Israel.” The restoration work is launched not by Persian policy but by divine mandate.2. Imperial Scrutiny (Ezra 5:4, 5:10). Tattenai d 1). Haggai and Zechariah “prophesied … in the name of the God of Israel.” The restoration work is launched not by Persian policy but by divine mandate.2. Imperial Scrutiny (Ezra 5:4, 5:10). Tattenai d

H1768 דִּי
Definition:

of same origin as Arabicpossessor of[compare below Biblical Hebrewזֶה]. Properly a demonstrativethat[compareזֶה; in Ethiopiczeis 'this',za'which']; but this being referred by usage to something preced of same origin as Arabicpossessor of[compare below Biblical Hebrewזֶה]. Properly a demonstrativethat[compareזֶה; in Ethiopiczeis 'this',za'which']; but this being referred by usage to something preced

Possible Meanings:
  • who (semantic_range)
  • because (semantic_range)
H0426 אַלָהּ
Definition:

28+, constructDaniel 2:18+; emphaticאֱלָהָאDaniel 2:20+; suffixאֱלָהִיDaniel 6:23,הָךְ-Ezra 9:14+,הֵהּ-Daniel 6:6+,הֲהֹם-Ezra 5:5;Ezra 7:16,הֲהוֺן-Daniel 3:28(twice in verse);Daniel 3:29,הֲכֹם-Ezra 7: 28+, constructDaniel 2:18+; emphaticאֱלָהָאDaniel 2:20+; suffixאֱלָהִיDaniel 6:23,הָךְ-Ezra 9:14+,הֵהּ-Daniel 6:6+,הֲהֹם-Ezra 5:5;Ezra 7:16,הֲהוֺן-Daniel 3:28(twice in verse);Daniel 3:29,הֲכֹם-Ezra 7:

Possible Meanings:
  • these (semantic_range)
H1289 בְּרַךְ
Definition:

19–20: Upon receiving the mystery of Nebuchadnezzar’s dream, “Daniel blessed the God of heaven” and exclaimed, “Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, for wisdom and power belong to Him.” The fi 19–20: Upon receiving the mystery of Nebuchadnezzar’s dream, “Daniel blessed the God of heaven” and exclaimed, “Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, for wisdom and power belong to Him.” The fi

Possible Meanings:
  • knee (semantic_range)
H4481 מִן
Definition:

5מִצַּד,Ezra 5:11;Ezra 6:14; suffixמִנִּי,מִנָּךְ3masculineמִנֵּהּ, feminineמִנַּהּDaniel 2:42;Daniel 7:24; 3masculine pluralמִנְּהוֺן(so Palmyrene Tariff ii. a 34; Nabataean, Egyptian Aramaicמנהם, Co 5מִצַּד,Ezra 5:11;Ezra 6:14; suffixמִנִּי,מִנָּךְ3masculineמִנֵּהּ, feminineמִנַּהּDaniel 2:42;Daniel 7:24; 3masculine pluralמִנְּהוֺן(so Palmyrene Tariff ii. a 34; Nabataean, Egyptian Aramaicמנהם, Co

Possible Meanings:
  • from (semantic_range)
  • out of (semantic_range)
  • by (semantic_range)
  • by reason of (semantic_range)
H5957 עָלַם
Definition:

33+, constructDaniel 7:18; emphaticעָֽלְמָאDaniel 2:20+; pluralעָֽלְמִיןDaniel 2:4+, emphaticעָֽלְמַיָּאDaniel 2:44;Daniel 7:18; —perpetuityin the future:׳מַלְכוּת עDaniel 3:33;Daniel 7:27, compareDan 33+, constructDaniel 7:18; emphaticעָֽלְמָאDaniel 2:20+; pluralעָֽלְמִיןDaniel 2:4+, emphaticעָֽלְמַיָּאDaniel 2:44;Daniel 7:18; —perpetuityin the future:׳מַלְכוּת עDaniel 3:33;Daniel 7:27, compareDan

Possible Meanings:
  • antiquity (semantic_range)
H5705 עַד
Definition:

a.of space,even toDaniel 7:13;עַדכָּֿאDaniel 7:28.b.of amount,up toEzra 7:22(4 t.).c.of time,untilDaniel 2:20;Daniel 6:15;Daniel 6:27;Daniel 7:18(twice in verse);Daniel 7:26;Ezra 4:24;Ezra 5:16וְעַדכְ a.of space,even toDaniel 7:13;עַדכָּֿאDaniel 7:28.b.of amount,up toEzra 7:22(4 t.).c.of time,untilDaniel 2:20;Daniel 6:15;Daniel 6:27;Daniel 7:18(twice in verse);Daniel 7:26;Ezra 4:24;Ezra 5:16וְעַדכְ

H5957 עָלַם
Definition:

33+, constructDaniel 7:18; emphaticעָֽלְמָאDaniel 2:20+; pluralעָֽלְמִיןDaniel 2:4+, emphaticעָֽלְמַיָּאDaniel 2:44;Daniel 7:18; —perpetuityin the future:׳מַלְכוּת עDaniel 3:33;Daniel 7:27, compareDan 33+, constructDaniel 7:18; emphaticעָֽלְמָאDaniel 2:20+; pluralעָֽלְמִיןDaniel 2:4+, emphaticעָֽלְמַיָּאDaniel 2:44;Daniel 7:18; —perpetuityin the future:׳מַלְכוּת עDaniel 3:33;Daniel 7:27, compareDan

Possible Meanings:
  • antiquity (semantic_range)
H1768 דִּי
Definition:

of same origin as Arabicpossessor of[compare below Biblical Hebrewזֶה]. Properly a demonstrativethat[compareזֶה; in Ethiopiczeis 'this',za'which']; but this being referred by usage to something preced of same origin as Arabicpossessor of[compare below Biblical Hebrewזֶה]. Properly a demonstrativethat[compareזֶה; in Ethiopiczeis 'this',za'which']; but this being referred by usage to something preced

Possible Meanings:
  • who (semantic_range)
  • because (semantic_range)
H2452 חָכְמָה
Definition:

30+, emphaticתָכְמְתָאDaniel 2:20+, constructחָכְמַתDaniel 5:11;Ezra 7:25; —wisdom, attribute of GodDaniel 2:20; of godsDaniel 5:11; of manDaniel 2:30; of God imparted to manEzra 7:25(practical wisdom 30+, emphaticתָכְמְתָאDaniel 2:20+, constructחָכְמַתDaniel 5:11;Ezra 7:25; —wisdom, attribute of GodDaniel 2:20; of godsDaniel 5:11; of manDaniel 2:30; of God imparted to manEzra 7:25(practical wisdom

H1370 גְּבוּרָה
Definition:

57 b) a) but M§ 72 c)Daniel 2:20,23.Topical LexiconSemantic and Conceptual Rangeגְּבוּרָה (gevurah) denotes manifested strength, valor, or might that overcomes opposition. While cognate terms such as 57 b) a) but M§ 72 c)Daniel 2:20,23.Topical LexiconSemantic and Conceptual Rangeגְּבוּרָה (gevurah) denotes manifested strength, valor, or might that overcomes opposition. While cognate terms such as

H1768 דִּי
Definition:

of same origin as Arabicpossessor of[compare below Biblical Hebrewזֶה]. Properly a demonstrativethat[compareזֶה; in Ethiopiczeis 'this',za'which']; but this being referred by usage to something preced of same origin as Arabicpossessor of[compare below Biblical Hebrewזֶה]. Properly a demonstrativethat[compareזֶה; in Ethiopiczeis 'this',za'which']; but this being referred by usage to something preced

Possible Meanings:
  • who (semantic_range)
  • because (semantic_range)
H1932 הוּא
Definition:

21וְהוּא מְהַשְׁנֵא ֗֗֗andhe willchange, etc.,Daniel 2:22;Daniel 2:44;Daniel 6:5;Daniel 7:7,24;Ezra 5:8;Daniel 2:32הוּא צַלְמָאthatimage (nom. pend. ['hanging' noun clause]);Daniel 4:19אַנְתָּה הוּאth 21וְהוּא מְהַשְׁנֵא ֗֗֗andhe willchange, etc.,Daniel 2:22;Daniel 2:44;Daniel 6:5;Daniel 7:7,24;Ezra 5:8;Daniel 2:32הוּא צַלְמָאthatimage (nom. pend. ['hanging' noun clause]);Daniel 4:19אַנְתָּה הוּאth

Possible Meanings:
  • she (semantic_range)
  • it (semantic_range)

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