Daniel 2:47
"The king answered unto Daniel, and said, Of a truth it is, that your God is a God of gods, and a Lord of kings, and a revealer of secrets, seeing thou couldest reveal this secret."

Commentary

Gill's Exposition

The king answered unto Daniel,.... By which it appears that Daniel interposed and expostulated with the king, and prevented the oblation to him as a god, and instructed him in the knowledge of the true God he ought to worship; as the following confession

of the king more clearly shows: and said, of a truth it is, that your God is a God of gods; the God of Daniel and his companions, and of the people of the Jews, to whom they belonged, is above all gods that are named and worshipped by men: this appeared at this time for the present, though it did not last long, as the following chapter shows, a most glaring truth; that the God of Israel was above all his gods, and whom his magicians and people worshipped, and above all others: and a Lord of kings; that rules over them, and disposes of them; sets them up and pulls them down at his pleasure; and transfers their kingdoms from one to another, as he learned by the interpretation of his dream, to which he may in this refer: and a revealer of secrets, seeing thou couldest reveal this secret; of the dream, and the interpretation of it; which he could never have done, had not his God been a revealer of secrets, and revealed it to him.

Source: Gill's Exposition (Public Domain)

Hebrew Word Studies (20 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)
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)
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)
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)
H7187 קְשׁוֹט
Definition:

34;׳מִןקֿDaniel 2:47of a truth.קַתְרֹסseeקיתרס.Topical LexiconDefinition and Scopeקְשׁוֹט (qĕshōṭ) denotes what is firm, reliable, or objectively true. While the word appears only twice, its meaning i 34;׳מִןקֿDaniel 2:47of a truth.קַתְרֹסseeקיתרס.Topical LexiconDefinition and Scopeקְשׁוֹט (qĕshōṭ) denotes what is firm, reliable, or objectively true. While the word appears only twice, its meaning i

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)
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)
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)
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)
H4756 מָרֵא
Definition:

47; 4:19; 4:24; 5:23). Each setting involves the Babylonian court and confronts human authority with divine sovereignty. The term functions as a title of lordship, applied both to earthly monarchs (Ne 47; 4:19; 4:24; 5:23). Each setting involves the Babylonian court and confronts human authority with divine sovereignty. The term functions as a title of lordship, applied both to earthly monarchs (Ne

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)
H1541 גְּלָה
Definition:

God can remove peoples from their land and He can remove the veil from secret things.Ezra: Deportation and Divine Discipline•Ezra 4:10associates גְּלָה with Osnappar’s (Ashurbanipal’s) resettlement po God can remove peoples from their land and He can remove the veil from secret things.Ezra: Deportation and Divine Discipline•Ezra 4:10associates גְּלָה with Osnappar’s (Ashurbanipal’s) resettlement po

Possible Meanings:
  • basin (semantic_range)
  • bowl (semantic_range)
  • basin (semantic_range)
  • pool (semantic_range)
  • well (semantic_range)
H7328 רָז
Definition:

18secret(ᵑ7id., Syriac,,; Persian loan-word; = Pahlavir¹z, New Persianr¹zAndrM 83*); — absolute׳רDaniel 4:6, emphaticרָזָאDaniel 2:18,19,27,30,47; plural absoluteרָזִיןDaniel 2:28;Daniel 2:47, emphati 18secret(ᵑ7id., Syriac,,; Persian loan-word; = Pahlavir¹z, New Persianr¹zAndrM 83*); — absolute׳רDaniel 4:6, emphaticרָזָאDaniel 2:18,19,27,30,47; plural absoluteרָזִיןDaniel 2:28;Daniel 2:47, emphati

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)
H3202 יְכֵל
Definition:

Perfect3masculine singularיְכִלDaniel 6:21(subject God), 2 masculine singularיְכֵ֫לְתָּDaniel 2:47;Imperfect3masculine singularיוּכַל(Hebraism, K§ 43, 1. Beisp. b))Daniel 2:10,יִכֻּלDaniel 3:29(subjec Perfect3masculine singularיְכִלDaniel 6:21(subject God), 2 masculine singularיְכֵ֫לְתָּDaniel 2:47;Imperfect3masculine singularיוּכַל(Hebraism, K§ 43, 1. Beisp. b))Daniel 2:10,יִכֻּלDaniel 3:29(subjec

Possible Meanings:
  • be able (semantic_range)
H1541 גְּלָה
Definition:

God can remove peoples from their land and He can remove the veil from secret things.Ezra: Deportation and Divine Discipline•Ezra 4:10associates גְּלָה with Osnappar’s (Ashurbanipal’s) resettlement po God can remove peoples from their land and He can remove the veil from secret things.Ezra: Deportation and Divine Discipline•Ezra 4:10associates גְּלָה with Osnappar’s (Ashurbanipal’s) resettlement po

Possible Meanings:
  • basin (semantic_range)
  • bowl (semantic_range)
  • basin (semantic_range)
  • pool (semantic_range)
  • well (semantic_range)
H7328 רָז
Definition:

18secret(ᵑ7id., Syriac,,; Persian loan-word; = Pahlavir¹z, New Persianr¹zAndrM 83*); — absolute׳רDaniel 4:6, emphaticרָזָאDaniel 2:18,19,27,30,47; plural absoluteרָזִיןDaniel 2:28;Daniel 2:47, emphati 18secret(ᵑ7id., Syriac,,; Persian loan-word; = Pahlavir¹z, New Persianr¹zAndrM 83*); — absolute׳רDaniel 4:6, emphaticרָזָאDaniel 2:18,19,27,30,47; plural absoluteרָזִיןDaniel 2:28;Daniel 2:47, emphati

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)

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