Daniel 2:43
"And whereas thou sawest iron mixed with miry clay, they shall mingle themselves with the seed of men: but they shall not cleave one to another, even as iron is not mixed with clay."

Commentary

Gill's Exposition

And whereas thou sawest iron mixed with miry clay,.... That is, iron among the clay; otherwise iron and clay will not mix and cement together, as is affirmed in the latter part of the verse; but as some of these toes were of iron, and others

of clay, or some part of them were iron, and some part of them of clay, they shall mingle themselves with the seed of men; the Romans shall mix with people of other and many nations that shall come in among them, and unite in setting up kingdoms; or these kingdoms set up shall intermarry with each other, in order to strengthen their alliances, and support their interests: thus France, Spain, Portugal, and other nations; those of the royal families marry with each other, with such views: but they shall not cleave one to another, even as iron is not mixed with clay; and yet these ties of marriage and of blood shall not cause them to cleave to and abide by one another; but ambition and worldly interests will engage them to take part with each other's enemies, or to go to war with one another, to the weakening and hurting each other; and thus the potsherds of the earth will dash one another to pieces; and those who are more powerful, like the iron, will trample the weaker like miry clay under their feet.

Source: Gill's Exposition (Public Domain)

Hebrew Word Studies (24 words)

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)
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)
H2370 חֲזָא
Definition:

20;Daniel 5:1; 2masculine singularתֲוַיְתָDaniel 2:43+,תָה-Daniel 2:41.2: 41; 1singularחֲזֵיתDaniel 2:46+; 2 masculine pluralתֲוֵיתוּןDaniel 2:8;Pe`alInfinitiveמְֶָחֱזֵז֑אEzra 4:14;Participle activeחָ 20;Daniel 5:1; 2masculine singularתֲוַיְתָDaniel 2:43+,תָה-Daniel 2:41.2: 41; 1singularחֲזֵיתDaniel 2:46+; 2 masculine pluralתֲוֵיתוּןDaniel 2:8;Pe`alInfinitiveמְֶָחֱזֵז֑אEzra 4:14;Participle activeחָ

H6523 פַרְזֶל
Definition:

40iron(ᵑ7Syriac; see Biblical Hebrewבַּרְזֶל); — absoluteDaniel 2:33(זֶ֑ל-),Daniel 4:12+; emphaticמַּרְזְלָאDaniel 2:34+; —Daniel 2:33,34 11t. 2;Daniel 4:12;Daniel 4:20;Daniel 5:4,23;Daniel 7:7,19.Top 40iron(ᵑ7Syriac; see Biblical Hebrewבַּרְזֶל); — absoluteDaniel 2:33(זֶ֑ל-),Daniel 4:12+; emphaticמַּרְזְלָאDaniel 2:34+; —Daniel 2:33,34 11t. 2;Daniel 4:12;Daniel 4:20;Daniel 5:4,23;Daniel 7:7,19.Top

H6151 עֲרַב
Definition:

41,43.Hithpa.Participle id.:מִתְעָרַבDaniel 2:43(עִם), pluralרֲבִין-Daniel 2:43(ב).Topical LexiconOverviewעֲרַב (Strong’s Hebrew 6151) appears only in the Aramaic portions of Scripture, all withinDani 41,43.Hithpa.Participle id.:מִתְעָרַבDaniel 2:43(עִם), pluralרֲבִין-Daniel 2:43(ב).Topical LexiconOverviewעֲרַב (Strong’s Hebrew 6151) appears only in the Aramaic portions of Scripture, all withinDani

Possible Meanings:
  • mix (semantic_range)
  • mixed (semantic_range)
H2635 חֲסַף
Definition:

41(יְ מֶּחָר׳ח),חֲסַ֑ףDaniel 2:33.Daniel 2:42; constructטִינָא׳חDaniel 2:41.Daniel 2:43; emphaticחַסְמָּאDaniel 2:34.Daniel 2:35.Daniel 2:43.v: 45.Topical LexiconPhysical and Cultural BackgroundIn the 41(יְ מֶּחָר׳ח),חֲסַ֑ףDaniel 2:33.Daniel 2:42; constructטִינָא׳חDaniel 2:41.Daniel 2:43; emphaticחַסְמָּאDaniel 2:34.Daniel 2:35.Daniel 2:43.v: 45.Topical LexiconPhysical and Cultural BackgroundIn the

Possible Meanings:
  • clay (semantic_range)
  • potsherd (semantic_range)
H2917 טִין
Definition:

41,43.Topical LexiconMeaning and Imageryטִין designates common clay or mud. In Scripture it serves as an image of that which is malleable, fragile, and earth-bound, especially when contrasted with iro 41,43.Topical LexiconMeaning and Imageryטִין designates common clay or mud. In Scripture it serves as an image of that which is malleable, fragile, and earth-bound, especially when contrasted with iro

H6151 עֲרַב
Definition:

41,43.Hithpa.Participle id.:מִתְעָרַבDaniel 2:43(עִם), pluralרֲבִין-Daniel 2:43(ב).Topical LexiconOverviewעֲרַב (Strong’s Hebrew 6151) appears only in the Aramaic portions of Scripture, all withinDani 41,43.Hithpa.Participle id.:מִתְעָרַבDaniel 2:43(עִם), pluralרֲבִין-Daniel 2:43(ב).Topical LexiconOverviewעֲרַב (Strong’s Hebrew 6151) appears only in the Aramaic portions of Scripture, all withinDani

Possible Meanings:
  • mix (semantic_range)
  • mixed (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)
H2234 זְרַע
Definition:

43, yet it carries forward the rich scriptural theme of seed as the vehicle of life, covenant, and continuity.Biblical ContextInDaniel 2, Nebuchadnezzar’s dream outlines successive world empires symbo 43, yet it carries forward the rich scriptural theme of seed as the vehicle of life, covenant, and continuity.Biblical ContextInDaniel 2, Nebuchadnezzar’s dream outlines successive world empires symbo

H0606 אֱנָשׁ
Definition:

10+; emphaticאֲנָשָׁאDaniel 2:38+, so QrDaniel 4:13;Daniel 4:14( > KtאנושׁאK§ 57f); so Nabataeanאנושoften Lzb222Cooke219SAC22): pluralאֲנָשָׁיםDaniel 4:14(Hebraism, M53*proposesאֲנָשָׁא); —1man, human 10+; emphaticאֲנָשָׁאDaniel 2:38+, so QrDaniel 4:13;Daniel 4:14( > KtאנושׁאK§ 57f); so Nabataeanאנושoften Lzb222Cooke219SAC22): pluralאֲנָשָׁיםDaniel 4:14(Hebraism, M53*proposesאֲנָשָׁא); —1man, human

Possible Meanings:
  • mankind (semantic_range)
H3809 לָא
Definition:

38); so Nabataean and Egyptian AramaicלהןCooke217, 219, 241S-CPap. C 6, 7+;lâinnî, howeverSocArab. Dial.see Marokko 44, Anm. 103;ᵑ7אִילָּהֵיןGenesis 32:28;Genesis 43:3and elsewhere); —1after a negativ 38); so Nabataean and Egyptian AramaicלהןCooke217, 219, 241S-CPap. C 6, 7+;lâinnî, howeverSocArab. Dial.see Marokko 44, Anm. 103;ᵑ7אִילָּהֵיןGenesis 32:28;Genesis 43:3and elsewhere); —1after a negativ

Possible Meanings:
  • not (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)
H1693 דְבַק
Definition:

43. The word conveys the notion of adherence or adhesion—things that try to stick together yet ultimately fail to bond. Although its lexical root is shared with the more common Hebrew verb “to cling” 43. The word conveys the notion of adherence or adhesion—things that try to stick together yet ultimately fail to bond. Although its lexical root is shared with the more common Hebrew verb “to cling”

H1836 דֵּן
Definition:

27) and (withהָ, i.e.הָא,ecce)הָדֵתן; Aramaic of Têmaהא זא(Cooke195. 198); Syriac(contracted forהָֽדְנָא); Mandeanהאזין; Sabean(HomChrest. 13); Ethiopicall from [דֶּה,]זה, + demonstrativenoun(WCG 108 27) and (withהָ, i.e.הָא,ecce)הָדֵתן; Aramaic of Têmaהא זא(Cooke195. 198); Syriac(contracted forהָֽדְנָא); Mandeanהאזין; Sabean(HomChrest. 13); Ethiopicall from [דֶּה,]זה, + demonstrativenoun(WCG 108

Possible Meanings:
  • judge (semantic_range)
H5974 עִם
Definition:

2records that “the prophets of God were with them, supporting them.” The rebuilding of the temple was not a solitary act but a cooperative venture under prophetic encouragement. The preposition shows 2records that “the prophets of God were with them, supporting them.” The rebuilding of the temple was not a solitary act but a cooperative venture under prophetic encouragement. The preposition shows

H1836 דֵּן
Definition:

27) and (withהָ, i.e.הָא,ecce)הָדֵתן; Aramaic of Têmaהא זא(Cooke195. 198); Syriac(contracted forהָֽדְנָא); Mandeanהאזין; Sabean(HomChrest. 13); Ethiopicall from [דֶּה,]זה, + demonstrativenoun(WCG 108 27) and (withהָ, i.e.הָא,ecce)הָדֵתן; Aramaic of Têmaהא זא(Cooke195. 198); Syriac(contracted forהָֽדְנָא); Mandeanהאזין; Sabean(HomChrest. 13); Ethiopicall from [דֶּה,]זה, + demonstrativenoun(WCG 108

Possible Meanings:
  • judge (semantic_range)
H1888 הֵא
Definition:

25.הֵאdemonstrative particle, prefixed idiomatically toכְּfor greater definiteness, literallybehold like(Biblical Hebrewהֵא, seeהָאabove), only inהֵאכְּֿ דִיDaniel 2:43הֵאכְּֿ דִיפַרְזְלָא לָא מִתְעָר 25.הֵאdemonstrative particle, prefixed idiomatically toכְּfor greater definiteness, literallybehold like(Biblical Hebrewהֵא, seeהָאabove), only inהֵאכְּֿ דִיDaniel 2:43הֵאכְּֿ דִיפַרְזְלָא לָא מִתְעָר

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)
H6523 פַרְזֶל
Definition:

40iron(ᵑ7Syriac; see Biblical Hebrewבַּרְזֶל); — absoluteDaniel 2:33(זֶ֑ל-),Daniel 4:12+; emphaticמַּרְזְלָאDaniel 2:34+; —Daniel 2:33,34 11t. 2;Daniel 4:12;Daniel 4:20;Daniel 5:4,23;Daniel 7:7,19.Top 40iron(ᵑ7Syriac; see Biblical Hebrewבַּרְזֶל); — absoluteDaniel 2:33(זֶ֑ל-),Daniel 4:12+; emphaticמַּרְזְלָאDaniel 2:34+; —Daniel 2:33,34 11t. 2;Daniel 4:12;Daniel 4:20;Daniel 5:4,23;Daniel 7:7,19.Top

H3809 לָא
Definition:

38); so Nabataean and Egyptian AramaicלהןCooke217, 219, 241S-CPap. C 6, 7+;lâinnî, howeverSocArab. Dial.see Marokko 44, Anm. 103;ᵑ7אִילָּהֵיןGenesis 32:28;Genesis 43:3and elsewhere); —1after a negativ 38); so Nabataean and Egyptian AramaicלהןCooke217, 219, 241S-CPap. C 6, 7+;lâinnî, howeverSocArab. Dial.see Marokko 44, Anm. 103;ᵑ7אִילָּהֵיןGenesis 32:28;Genesis 43:3and elsewhere); —1after a negativ

Possible Meanings:
  • not (semantic_range)
H6151 עֲרַב
Definition:

41,43.Hithpa.Participle id.:מִתְעָרַבDaniel 2:43(עִם), pluralרֲבִין-Daniel 2:43(ב).Topical LexiconOverviewעֲרַב (Strong’s Hebrew 6151) appears only in the Aramaic portions of Scripture, all withinDani 41,43.Hithpa.Participle id.:מִתְעָרַבDaniel 2:43(עִם), pluralרֲבִין-Daniel 2:43(ב).Topical LexiconOverviewעֲרַב (Strong’s Hebrew 6151) appears only in the Aramaic portions of Scripture, all withinDani

Possible Meanings:
  • mix (semantic_range)
  • mixed (semantic_range)
H5974 עִם
Definition:

2records that “the prophets of God were with them, supporting them.” The rebuilding of the temple was not a solitary act but a cooperative venture under prophetic encouragement. The preposition shows 2records that “the prophets of God were with them, supporting them.” The rebuilding of the temple was not a solitary act but a cooperative venture under prophetic encouragement. The preposition shows

H2635 חֲסַף
Definition:

41(יְ מֶּחָר׳ח),חֲסַ֑ףDaniel 2:33.Daniel 2:42; constructטִינָא׳חDaniel 2:41.Daniel 2:43; emphaticחַסְמָּאDaniel 2:34.Daniel 2:35.Daniel 2:43.v: 45.Topical LexiconPhysical and Cultural BackgroundIn the 41(יְ מֶּחָר׳ח),חֲסַ֑ףDaniel 2:33.Daniel 2:42; constructטִינָא׳חDaniel 2:41.Daniel 2:43; emphaticחַסְמָּאDaniel 2:34.Daniel 2:35.Daniel 2:43.v: 45.Topical LexiconPhysical and Cultural BackgroundIn the

Possible Meanings:
  • clay (semantic_range)
  • potsherd (semantic_range)

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