Daniel 2:23
"I thank thee, and praise thee, O thou God of my fathers, who hast given me wisdom and might, and hast made known unto me now what we desired of thee: for thou hast now made known unto us the king’s matter."

Commentary

Gill's Exposition

I thank thee, and praise thee, O thou God my fathers,.... His remote ancestors, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and more near progenitors, to whom God had made promises, and revealed his secrets in time past, and still continued his favours to Daniel; for which he was abundantly thankful, and owned and confessed the

goodness of God to him, and praised him on account of it: who hast given me wisdom and might; or "strength" (s); courage and fortitude of mind, to go in to the king when in his fury, to promise to show his dream, and the interpretation of it; and strength of faith in prayer to God to obtain it, and who gave him wisdom to know it: Jacchiades interprets this might of power to save his own life, and the life of others: and hast made known unto me now what we desired of thee; for though it was only made known to Daniel, yet it was in consequence of the united prayers of him and his companions, to which he ascribes it; which shows his great modesty and humility, not to attribute it to his own prayer, and the interest he had in God, as a God hearing prayer: for thou hast now made known unto us the king's matter; or "word" (t); which he required of the wise men, namely, his dream, and the interpretation of it; this being made known to Daniel, he communicated it to his friends. (s) "fortitudinem", V. L. Pagninus, Montanus; "robur", Piscator. (t) "verbum", Junius & Tremellius, Broughtonus, Michaelis; "sermonen", Pagninus, Montanus; "quod dicit rex", Cocceius.

Source: Gill's Exposition (Public Domain)

Hebrew Word Studies (18 words)

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)
H0002 אַב
Definition:

13(see Behrm Marti),אֲבוךְ(K§ 53, 2 a)Daniel 5:11;Daniel 5:11;Daniel 5:11;Daniel 5:18אֲבוּ֫הִיDaniel 5:2.2pluralfathers, ancestors, [אֲבָהָןDl.c.], suffixאֲבָהָתיDaniel 2:33(Baerתַי-, but see K§ 53, 1 13(see Behrm Marti),אֲבוךְ(K§ 53, 2 a)Daniel 5:11;Daniel 5:11;Daniel 5:11;Daniel 5:18אֲבוּ֫הִיDaniel 5:2.2pluralfathers, ancestors, [אֲבָהָןDl.c.], suffixאֲבָהָתיDaniel 2:33(Baerתַי-, but see K§ 53, 1

H3029 יְדָא
Definition:

23(לof deity),מוֺדֵא(K§§ 93, 2; 43, 1 c))Daniel 6:(קְָדָםof deity).Topical LexiconOverviewStrong’s Hebrew 3029, יְדָא (yedā’), denotes “thanksgiving” or “praise.” Appearing only in the Aramaic portion 23(לof deity),מוֺדֵא(K§§ 93, 2; 43, 1 c))Daniel 6:(קְָדָםof deity).Topical LexiconOverviewStrong’s Hebrew 3029, יְדָא (yedā’), denotes “thanksgiving” or “praise.” Appearing only in the Aramaic portion

H7624 שְׁבַח
Definition:

16usuallypanelled, wainscotted, with wood; ornouna wainscot of wood, but Coחִמּוּי, Toyחָפוּי(constructחֲפוּי).[שְׁבַח]verb Pa`ellaud, praise(ᵑ7Syriac; see Biblical Hebrew II.שׁבח(Aramaism)); —Perfect 16usuallypanelled, wainscotted, with wood; ornouna wainscot of wood, but Coחִמּוּי, Toyחָפוּי(constructחֲפוּי).[שְׁבַח]verb Pa`ellaud, praise(ᵑ7Syriac; see Biblical Hebrew II.שׁבח(Aramaism)); —Perfect

H0576 אֲנָא
Definition:

8;Ezra 6:12;Ezra 7:21in common editions: seeאֲנָהbelowאֲנָהpronoun 1 singularI(= Hebrewאֲנִי, q. v.: Zenjirli, Cilician, Egyptian Aramaicאנךְ(Cooke182; 104; 208; S-Coft), Nabataeanנח. . . (Lzb221);ᵑ7א 8;Ezra 6:12;Ezra 7:21in common editions: seeאֲנָהbelowאֲנָהpronoun 1 singularI(= Hebrewאֲנִי, q. v.: Zenjirli, Cilician, Egyptian Aramaicאנךְ(Cooke182; 104; 208; S-Coft), Nabataeanנח. . . (Lzb221);ᵑ7א

Possible Meanings:
  • ah (semantic_range)
  • now! (semantic_range)
  • we (semantic_range)
  • beseech thee! (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

H3052 יְהַב
Definition:

1.Ezra 4:13, 15, 20; 6:8; 7:24—human governments receiving or withholding tribute, tax, and custom.2.Daniel 2:21, 37-38; 4:17, 25, 32; 5:18, 28; 7:4, 6, 12, 14, 27—God “gives” wisdom, kingdoms, domini 1.Ezra 4:13, 15, 20; 6:8; 7:24—human governments receiving or withholding tribute, tax, and custom.2.Daniel 2:21, 37-38; 4:17, 25, 32; 5:18, 28; 7:4, 6, 12, 14, 27—God “gives” wisdom, kingdoms, domini

Possible Meanings:
  • place (semantic_range)
  • lay (semantic_range)
  • be given (semantic_range)
H3705 כְּעַן
Definition:

361B S-CPap. C 5);ᵑ7, e.g.Numbers 22:4:עַןprobably a substantive from [עָנָה] the √ ofעֵת,time; soכְּעַןliterallyat(this)time= Hebrewעַתָּה: K§ 67, 4); —Daniel 2:23וּכְעַן הוֺדַעְתַּנִי,Daniel 3:15;Da 361B S-CPap. C 5);ᵑ7, e.g.Numbers 22:4:עַןprobably a substantive from [עָנָה] the √ ofעֵת,time; soכְּעַןliterallyat(this)time= Hebrewעַתָּה: K§ 67, 4); —Daniel 2:23וּכְעַן הוֺדַעְתַּנִי,Daniel 3:15;Da

Possible Meanings:
  • now (semantic_range)
H3046 יְדַע
Definition:

14-15– Local officials “make known” to King Artaxerxes the supposed threat of Jerusalem’s rebuilding.•Ezra 5:8, 5:10, 5:16 – Jewish leaders “make known” the progress of the temple to Darius.•Ezra 7:24 14-15– Local officials “make known” to King Artaxerxes the supposed threat of Jerusalem’s rebuilding.•Ezra 5:8, 5:10, 5:16 – Jewish leaders “make known” the progress of the temple to Darius.•Ezra 7:24

Possible Meanings:
  • cause to know (semantic_range)
  • inform (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)
H1156 בְּעָא
Definition:

16,49; 3masculine pluralבְּעוֺDaniel 2:13; 1pluralבְּעֵ֫ינָאDaniel 2:23;Imperfect3masculine singularיִבְעֵאDaniel 6:8;Daniel 6:13; 1singularאֶבְעֵאֿDaniel 7:16;InfinitiveלְמִבְעֵאDaniel 2:18;Participl 16,49; 3masculine pluralבְּעוֺDaniel 2:13; 1pluralבְּעֵ֫ינָאDaniel 2:23;Imperfect3masculine singularיִבְעֵאDaniel 6:8;Daniel 6:13; 1singularאֶבְעֵאֿDaniel 7:16;InfinitiveלְמִבְעֵאDaniel 2:18;Participl

Possible Meanings:
  • ask (semantic_range)
  • seek (semantic_range)
  • ask (semantic_range)
  • request (semantic_range)
  • seek (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)
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)
H4406 מִלָּה
Definition:

9+, constructמִלַּתDaniel 2:10+; emphaticDaniel 2:5+,ָ  א,Daniel 2:8+; plural absoluteמִלּיןDaniel 7:1,25, constructמִלֵּיDaniel 5:10, emphaticמִלַּיָּאDaniel 7:11,16; —1word, utteranceDaniel 4:28;Dan 9+, constructמִלַּתDaniel 2:10+; emphaticDaniel 2:5+,ָ  א,Daniel 2:8+; plural absoluteמִלּיןDaniel 7:1,25, constructמִלֵּיDaniel 5:10, emphaticמִלַּיָּאDaniel 7:11,16; —1word, utteranceDaniel 4:28;Dan

Possible Meanings:
  • thing (semantic_range)
H4430 מְלַךְ
Definition:

7). It denotes the act of reigning, becoming king, or exercising royal authority. While applied to human monarchs, the verb also frames explicit declarations of God’s unrivaled kingship, weaving toget 7). It denotes the act of reigning, becoming king, or exercising royal authority. While applied to human monarchs, the verb also frames explicit declarations of God’s unrivaled kingship, weaving toget

Possible Meanings:
  • counsel (semantic_range)
  • advice (semantic_range)
H3046 יְדַע
Definition:

14-15– Local officials “make known” to King Artaxerxes the supposed threat of Jerusalem’s rebuilding.•Ezra 5:8, 5:10, 5:16 – Jewish leaders “make known” the progress of the temple to Darius.•Ezra 7:24 14-15– Local officials “make known” to King Artaxerxes the supposed threat of Jerusalem’s rebuilding.•Ezra 5:8, 5:10, 5:16 – Jewish leaders “make known” the progress of the temple to Darius.•Ezra 7:24

Possible Meanings:
  • cause to know (semantic_range)
  • inform (semantic_range)

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