Daniel 2:48
"Then the king made Daniel a great man, and gave him many great gifts, and made him ruler over the whole province of Babylon, and chief of the governors over all the wise men of Babylon."

Commentary

Gill's Exposition

Then the king made Daniel a great man,.... Advanced him to posts of great honour and dignity he was a great man before in spiritual things, in which he was made great by the Lord; and now he was made a great man in worldly things, through the

providence of God; those that honour him he will honour: and gave him many great gifts: gifts great in value, and many in number; rich garments, gold, silver, precious stones, and large estates to support his honour and grandeur; and which Daniel accepted of, not merely for his own use, but to do good with to his poor brethren the Jews in captivity: and made him ruler over the whole province of Babylon; the whole monarchy was divided into several provinces, over each of which was a deputy governor; this of Babylon was the chief of them, Babylon being the metropolis of the empire; the whole government of which, and all belonging to it, was given to Daniel; a proof of the king's high esteem for him: and chief of the governors over all the wise men of Babylon; here was an university consisting of several colleges, over each of which there was a governor, and Daniel was the president of them all; or the principal or chancellor of the university: this office he might accept of, that he might have an opportunity of inculcating true knowledge, and of checking and correcting what was impious and unlawful.

Source: Gill's Exposition (Public Domain)

Hebrew Word Studies (19 words)

H0116 אֲדַיִן
Definition:

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

Possible Meanings:
  • then (semantic_range)
  • thereupon (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

H7236 רְבָה
Definition:

8+; 3 feminine singularרְבָתDaniel 4:19; 2masculine singularרְבַיְתָKt ( >רְבַתQr K§ 47, Beisp. 1)a))Daniel 4:19; —grow tall and large, of treeDaniel 4:8;Daniel 4:17;grow long, of hairDaniel 4:30; fig 8+; 3 feminine singularרְבָתDaniel 4:19; 2masculine singularרְבַיְתָKt ( >רְבַתQr K§ 47, Beisp. 1)a))Daniel 4:19; —grow tall and large, of treeDaniel 4:8;Daniel 4:17;grow long, of hairDaniel 4:30; fig

Possible Meanings:
  • grow great (semantic_range)
  • make great (semantic_range)
H4978 מַתְּנָא
Definition:

6,48; suffixמַתְּנָתָךְDaniel 5:17.Topical LexiconOverviewמַתְּנָא denotes a tangible gift or present bestowed by a superior upon a servant or dependent. All three occurrences fall within the Aramaic 6,48; suffixמַתְּנָתָךְDaniel 5:17.Topical LexiconOverviewמַתְּנָא denotes a tangible gift or present bestowed by a superior upon a servant or dependent. All three occurrences fall within the Aramaic

H7260 רַבְרַב
Definition:

(Aramaic) fromrab; huge (in size); domineering (in character) -- (very) great (things).see HEBREWrabNAS Exhaustive ConcordanceWord Origin(Aramaic) the same asrab, q.v.Topical LexiconOccurrences within (Aramaic) fromrab; huge (in size); domineering (in character) -- (very) great (things).see HEBREWrabNAS Exhaustive ConcordanceWord Origin(Aramaic) the same asrab, q.v.Topical LexiconOccurrences within

H7690 שַׂגִּיא
Definition:

6+, feminine pluralשֵׂגִּיאָןDaniel 2:48;Ezra 5:11; —1great, of imageDaniel 2:31(in vision), height of treeDaniel 4:7(id.); of honourDaniel 2:6.2much, fruitDaniel 4:9;Daniel 4:18, fleshDaniel 7:5; plu 6+, feminine pluralשֵׂגִּיאָןDaniel 2:48;Ezra 5:11; —1great, of imageDaniel 2:31(in vision), height of treeDaniel 4:7(id.); of honourDaniel 2:6.2much, fruitDaniel 4:9;Daniel 4:18, fleshDaniel 7:5; plu

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)
H7981 שְׁלֵט
Definition:

38;Daniel 2:39;Daniel 2:48;Daniel 3:27;Daniel 5:7;Daniel 5:16;Daniel 6:24.Occurrences and Narrative Setting1.Daniel 2:38-39– Nebuchadnezzar receives worldwide “rule” from God (verse 38), but another k 38;Daniel 2:39;Daniel 2:48;Daniel 3:27;Daniel 5:7;Daniel 5:16;Daniel 6:24.Occurrences and Narrative Setting1.Daniel 2:38-39– Nebuchadnezzar receives worldwide “rule” from God (verse 38), but another k

Possible Meanings:
  • have power (semantic_range)
  • have power (semantic_range)
  • make ruler (semantic_range)
H5922 עַל
Definition:

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

Possible Meanings:
  • upon (semantic_range)
  • over (semantic_range)
  • on account of (semantic_range)
  • above (semantic_range)
  • to (semantic_range)
H3606 כֹּל
Definition:

“God saw all that He had made” (Genesis 1:31). From the outset, kol proclaims that nothing lies outside the Creator’s ownership.• This theme continues: “The earth is the LORD’s, and all its fullness, “God saw all that He had made” (Genesis 1:31). From the outset, kol proclaims that nothing lies outside the Creator’s ownership.• This theme continues: “The earth is the LORD’s, and all its fullness,

Possible Meanings:
  • the whole (semantic_range)
H4083 מְדִינָה
Definition:

§ 72 c)Ezra 5:8;Ezra 6:2; constructמְדִינַתDaniel 2:48,49;Daniel 3:1,12,30;Ezra 7:16; plural absoluteמְדִנָןEzra 4:15, emphaticמְדִינָתָאDaniel 3:2,3.Topical LexiconMeaning and General SenseThe term d § 72 c)Ezra 5:8;Ezra 6:2; constructמְדִינַתDaniel 2:48,49;Daniel 3:1,12,30;Ezra 7:16; plural absoluteמְדִנָןEzra 4:15, emphaticמְדִינָתָאDaniel 3:2,3.Topical LexiconMeaning and General SenseThe term d

Possible Meanings:
  • district (semantic_range)
  • province (semantic_range)
H0895 בַּבֶל
Definition:

9) to its role as the capital of the Neo-Babylonian Empire, Babylon stands as a divinely chosen backdrop against which God manifests His sovereignty over nations, idols, and kings.Geographical Setting 9) to its role as the capital of the Neo-Babylonian Empire, Babylon stands as a divinely chosen backdrop against which God manifests His sovereignty over nations, idols, and kings.Geographical Setting

H7229 רַב
Definition:

31+, constructDaniel 2:14+; emphatic masculineרַבָּאEzra 4:10+; feminineרַבְּתָאDaniel 4:27; masculine plural redupl.רַבְרְבִין(K§ 59, 4)Daniel 3:33, feminine pluralבָן-Daniel 2:48+, emphaticָ֯ תָאDan 31+, constructDaniel 2:14+; emphatic masculineרַבָּאEzra 4:10+; feminineרַבְּתָאDaniel 4:27; masculine plural redupl.רַבְרְבִין(K§ 59, 4)Daniel 3:33, feminine pluralבָן-Daniel 2:48+, emphaticָ֯ תָאDan

Possible Meanings:
  • great (semantic_range)
H5460 סְגַן
Definition:

48; emphaticסִגְנַיָּאDaniel 3:2,3,27;Daniel 6:8.Topical LexiconOverviewThe term סְגַן (segan) designates a high-level civil official—generally rendered in the Berean Standard Bible as “prefect” (Dani 48; emphaticסִגְנַיָּאDaniel 3:2,3,27;Daniel 6:8.Topical LexiconOverviewThe term סְגַן (segan) designates a high-level civil official—generally rendered in the Berean Standard Bible as “prefect” (Dani

H5922 עַל
Definition:

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

Possible Meanings:
  • upon (semantic_range)
  • over (semantic_range)
  • on account of (semantic_range)
  • above (semantic_range)
  • to (semantic_range)
H3606 כֹּל
Definition:

“God saw all that He had made” (Genesis 1:31). From the outset, kol proclaims that nothing lies outside the Creator’s ownership.• This theme continues: “The earth is the LORD’s, and all its fullness, “God saw all that He had made” (Genesis 1:31). From the outset, kol proclaims that nothing lies outside the Creator’s ownership.• This theme continues: “The earth is the LORD’s, and all its fullness,

Possible Meanings:
  • the whole (semantic_range)
H2445 חַכִּים
Definition:

21; elsewhere of the class possessed of occult learning in Babylonian V:27, emphaticמַיָא-Daniel 2:13;Daniel 5:15; constructמֵי-Daniel 2:12.Daniel 12:147t. Daniel.Topical LexiconDefinition and ScopeTh 21; elsewhere of the class possessed of occult learning in Babylonian V:27, emphaticמַיָא-Daniel 2:13;Daniel 5:15; constructמֵי-Daniel 2:12.Daniel 12:147t. Daniel.Topical LexiconDefinition and ScopeTh

Possible Meanings:
  • wise man (semantic_range)
H0895 בַּבֶל
Definition:

9) to its role as the capital of the Neo-Babylonian Empire, Babylon stands as a divinely chosen backdrop against which God manifests His sovereignty over nations, idols, and kings.Geographical Setting 9) to its role as the capital of the Neo-Babylonian Empire, Babylon stands as a divinely chosen backdrop against which God manifests His sovereignty over nations, idols, and kings.Geographical Setting

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