Hebrew Word Studies (12 words)
the usually Aramaic forms areהֵידֵין, Mandeanהאידין(NöM 207); from [אֱדַי] = Biblical Hebrewאֲזַי(seeאָז) + determ. affixn(as inדִּכֵּן,תַּמָּן; in Sabean = post-positive article; HomChr. § 57:compare the usually Aramaic forms areהֵידֵין, Mandeanהאידין(NöM 207); from [אֱדַי] = Biblical Hebrewאֲזַי(seeאָז) + determ. affixn(as inדִּכֵּן,תַּמָּן; in Sabean = post-positive article; HomChr. § 57:compare
- then (semantic_range)
- thereupon (semantic_range)
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
- counsel (semantic_range)
- advice (semantic_range)
2), Nebuchadnezzar swiftly asserted dominance across the Fertile Crescent. Scripture records his first contact with Judah when he besieged Jerusalem in the third year of Jehoiakim (Daniel 1:1). From t 2), Nebuchadnezzar swiftly asserted dominance across the Fertile Crescent. Scripture records his first contact with Judah when he besieged Jerusalem in the third year of Jehoiakim (Daniel 1:1). From t
46records the climactic scene after Daniel interprets Nebuchadnezzar’s dream: “Then King Nebuchadnezzar fell facedown and paid homage to Daniel, and he ordered that an offering and incense be presente 46records the climactic scene after Daniel interprets Nebuchadnezzar’s dream: “Then King Nebuchadnezzar fell facedown and paid homage to Daniel, and he ordered that an offering and incense be presente
- fall (semantic_range)
126t. Daniel;Ezra 7:18; 3masculine singularעֲלוֺהִי(so Nabataean, Palmyrene; Egyptian AramaicעלויS-CA 6+)Daniel 3:28+,עֲלֹהִיEzra 6:11; 3feminine singularעליהKt (so Egyptian Aramaic, S-CD 24),עֲלַהּQr 126t. Daniel;Ezra 7:18; 3masculine singularעֲלוֺהִי(so Nabataean, Palmyrene; Egyptian AramaicעלויS-CA 6+)Daniel 3:28+,עֲלֹהִיEzra 6:11; 3feminine singularעליהKt (so Egyptian Aramaic, S-CD 24),עֲלַהּQr
- upon (semantic_range)
- over (semantic_range)
- on account of (semantic_range)
- above (semantic_range)
- to (semantic_range)
46;Daniel 3:19.Topical LexiconOccurrences and Immediate Context‘Anaph appears twice in the Aramaic portions of Daniel. InDaniel 2:46, “King Nebuchadnezzar fell facedown, worshiped Daniel, and ordered 46;Daniel 3:19.Topical LexiconOccurrences and Immediate Context‘Anaph appears twice in the Aramaic portions of Daniel. InDaniel 2:46, “King Nebuchadnezzar fell facedown, worshiped Daniel, and ordered
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
46;Imperfect3masculine singularיִסְגֻּדDaniel 3:6+, 3 masculine pluralיִסְגְּדוּןDaniel 3:28, etc.;Participle activepluralסָֽגְדִיןDaniel 3:7#NAME?do homageלְצֶלֶםDaniel 3:5,7,10,12,14,15,18,לof false 46;Imperfect3masculine singularיִסְגֻּדDaniel 3:6+, 3 masculine pluralיִסְגְּדוּןDaniel 3:28, etc.;Participle activepluralסָֽגְדִיןDaniel 3:7#NAME?do homageלְצֶלֶםDaniel 3:5,7,10,12,14,15,18,לof false
17– as part of the post-exilic restoration of sacrificial worship.2.Daniel 2:46– as a royal gesture of honor toward Daniel after the revelation of Nebuchadnezzar’s dream.Ezra 7:17—Worship RestoredThe 17– as part of the post-exilic restoration of sacrificial worship.2.Daniel 2:46– as a royal gesture of honor toward Daniel after the revelation of Nebuchadnezzar’s dream.Ezra 7:17—Worship RestoredThe
- gift (semantic_range)
- offering (semantic_range)
10;Daniel 2:46i.e.soothingofferings.Topical LexiconMeaning and Nuanceנִיחוֹחַ (Strong’s Hebrew 5208) occurs in the Aramaic portions of Ezra and Daniel. Cognate with the more familiar Hebrew נִיחוֹחַ ( 10;Daniel 2:46i.e.soothingofferings.Topical LexiconMeaning and Nuanceנִיחוֹחַ (Strong’s Hebrew 5208) occurs in the Aramaic portions of Ezra and Daniel. Cognate with the more familiar Hebrew נִיחוֹחַ (
- tranquilizing (semantic_range)
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
- lamb (semantic_range)
46springs from the Semitic root that speaks of pouring out a libation or making a drink offering. In Scripture the act of libation is bound to worship, devotion, and the acknowledgment of deity. While 46springs from the Semitic root that speaks of pouring out a libation or making a drink offering. In Scripture the act of libation is bound to worship, devotion, and the acknowledgment of deity. While
- drink-offering (semantic_range)
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Commentary
Gill's Exposition
Then the king Nebuchadnezzar fell upon his face, and worshipped Daniel,.... Imagining there was something of divinity in him, that he could so exactly tell him his dream, which was past and gone; and give him the interpretation of it, respecting things to come, which he concluded none but God could do; and therefore, after the manner of the eastern people, threw himself prostrate to the earth, with his face to it, and
gave religious adoration to Daniel; for that this cannot be understood of mere civil respect appears by his following orders; and had he not thought that Daniel was something more than a man, he, a proud monarch, would never have behaved in this manner to him; but, being struck with amazement at the relation of the dream, and the interpretation of it, he forgot what both he and Daniel were; the one a mighty king, the other a mere man, a servant, yea, a captive: this shows that he was not exasperated at the account of the fall of his monarchy, as might have been expected, but was filled with wonder at the revelation made: and commanded that they should offer an oblation and sweet odours unto him; rising from the ground, he gave orders to his servants about him, some of whom might be the priests of Bel, that they would bring a meat offering, and incense with it, and offer them to him as to a god; but, though this was ordered, we do not read it was done; for it cannot be thought that Daniel, who had scrupled eating the king's food, and drinking his wine, lest he should be defiled, and afterwards chose rather to be cast into a den of lions than to omit prayer to God, would ever suffer such a piece of idolatrous worship to be paid to him; and though he could not hinder the king's prostration and adoration, which were very sudden; yet it is highly probable he reasoned with the king upon it, and earnestly desired that no such undue honours should be paid to him; declaring that this knowledge was not of himself, but of God, to whom the glory ought to be given.