Hebrew Word Studies (17 words)
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
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)
1+, 2 masculine singularעֲבַ֑דְתְּ(K§ 13, 2)Daniel 4:32; 1singularעַבְדֵֿתDaniel 3:15;Daniel 6:23, 3masculine pluralעֲבַ֫דוּEzra 6:13+;Imperfect2masculine pluralתַּעְבְּדוּן(Baer K§ 38. 1. b);תַּעַבְד 1+, 2 masculine singularעֲבַ֑דְתְּ(K§ 13, 2)Daniel 4:32; 1singularעַבְדֵֿתDaniel 3:15;Daniel 6:23, 3masculine pluralעֲבַ֫דוּEzra 6:13+;Imperfect2masculine pluralתַּעְבְּדוּן(Baer K§ 38. 1. b);תַּעַבְד
- slave (semantic_range)
- servant (semantic_range)
31–3:19). Each appearance revolves around two closely linked episodes in the reign of King Nebuchadnezzar II: the dream of the multi-metal statue in Daniel chapter 2 and the erection of the golden sta 31–3:19). Each appearance revolves around two closely linked episodes in the reign of King Nebuchadnezzar II: the dream of the multi-metal statue in Daniel chapter 2 and the erection of the golden sta
- image (semantic_range)
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
- who (semantic_range)
- because (semantic_range)
32gold(soᵑ7Syriac; Biblical Hebrewזָהָב); — absolute׳דDaniel 2:32+,דְּהַ֑בEzra 7:15; emphaticדַּהֲבָהEzra 5:14;Ezra 6:5;Ezra 7:18,בָא-Daniel 2:3515t. Daniel.Topical LexiconDefinition and Overviewדְּהַ 32gold(soᵑ7Syriac; Biblical Hebrewזָהָב); — absolute׳דDaniel 2:32+,דְּהַ֑בEzra 7:15; emphaticדַּהֲבָהEzra 5:14;Ezra 6:5;Ezra 7:18,בָא-Daniel 2:3515t. Daniel.Topical LexiconDefinition and Overviewדְּהַ
7height; — suffixרוּמֵהּ, of templeEzra 6:3, imageDaniel 3:1, tree in visionDaniel 4:7;Daniel 4:8;Daniel 4:17.Topical LexiconOverview of UsageStrong’s Hebrew 7314 appears five times, each time describ 7height; — suffixרוּמֵהּ, of templeEzra 6:3, imageDaniel 3:1, tree in visionDaniel 4:7;Daniel 4:8;Daniel 4:17.Topical LexiconOverview of UsageStrong’s Hebrew 7314 appears five times, each time describ
• The common cubit, around 18 inches (45–46 cm).• The royal or great cubit, closer to 20.4 inches (52 cm).• Regional variants (for example, Persian and Babylonian measures) that could fall between tho • The common cubit, around 18 inches (45–46 cm).• The royal or great cubit, closer to 20.4 inches (52 cm).• Regional variants (for example, Persian and Babylonian measures) that could fall between tho
- nation (semantic_range)
3(twice in verse);Daniel 3:1;וְתַרְתֵּין׳שְׁגִין שׁDaniel 6:1.שִׁתִּיןsixty, seeשׁדת.Topical LexiconOverviewShittin is the Aramaic term for the number sixty. Its four appearances—twice in Ezra and twi 3(twice in verse);Daniel 3:1;וְתַרְתֵּין׳שְׁגִין שׁDaniel 6:1.שִׁתִּיןsixty, seeשׁדת.Topical LexiconOverviewShittin is the Aramaic term for the number sixty. Its four appearances—twice in Ezra and twi
1;Ezra 6:3.Topical LexiconפְתַיSemantic ScopeA Biblical-Aramaic noun denoting the lateral dimension of a structure—its width or breadth. In Scripture it functions as a concrete, technical term within 1;Ezra 6:3.Topical LexiconפְתַיSemantic ScopeA Biblical-Aramaic noun denoting the lateral dimension of a structure—its width or breadth. In Scripture it functions as a concrete, technical term within
• The common cubit, around 18 inches (45–46 cm).• The royal or great cubit, closer to 20.4 inches (52 cm).• Regional variants (for example, Persian and Babylonian measures) that could fall between tho • The common cubit, around 18 inches (45–46 cm).• The royal or great cubit, closer to 20.4 inches (52 cm).• Regional variants (for example, Persian and Babylonian measures) that could fall between tho
- nation (semantic_range)
1;שְׁנָתשֵֿׁתEzra 6:15year six = sixth year.שֵׁת,שִׁ֑תsix, seeשׁדתTopical LexiconMeaning and Rangeשֵׁת is the Aramaic form of the cardinal number “six.” It appears only in the Aramaic portions of Ezra 1;שְׁנָתשֵֿׁתEzra 6:15year six = sixth year.שֵׁת,שִׁ֑תsix, seeשׁדתTopical LexiconMeaning and Rangeשֵׁת is the Aramaic form of the cardinal number “six.” It appears only in the Aramaic portions of Ezra
8–6:18; 7:12–26) and Daniel (2:4b–7:28). The term carries the idea of rising, standing, or being established. Because Aramaic was the diplomatic lingua franca of the Persian period, its usage sheds li 8–6:18; 7:12–26) and Daniel (2:4b–7:28). The term carries the idea of rising, standing, or being established. Because Aramaic was the diplomatic lingua franca of the Persian period, its usage sheds li
- arise (semantic_range)
- arise (semantic_range)
- arise (semantic_range)
1.Topical LexiconMeaning and Settingבִּקְעָא (biqʿā) denotes a level, open expanse—an Aramaic term paralleled by the Hebrew בִּקְעָה (Strong’s 1237). Its single appearance,Daniel 3:1, fixes the word t 1.Topical LexiconMeaning and Settingבִּקְעָא (biqʿā) denotes a level, open expanse—an Aramaic term paralleled by the Hebrew בִּקְעָה (Strong’s 1237). Its single appearance,Daniel 3:1, fixes the word t
- plain (semantic_range)
1,ᵐ5.τοῦ περιβόλου(Syro-Hex.περίβολον),Θ Δεειρα;Dûruis name of several places in Babylonia DlPar. 216; BaerDn. p. x, compare AndrM 58*; HoffmPers. Märtyrer 164 f.; name of small river and mounds OppEx 1,ᵐ5.τοῦ περιβόλου(Syro-Hex.περίβολον),Θ Δεειρα;Dûruis name of several places in Babylonia DlPar. 216; BaerDn. p. x, compare AndrM 58*; HoffmPers. Märtyrer 164 f.; name of small river and mounds OppEx
§ 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
- district (semantic_range)
- province (semantic_range)
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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Commentary
Matthew Henry Concise
Summary
In the height of the image, about thirty yards, probably is included a pedestal, and most likely it was only covered with plates of gold, not a solid mass of
that precious metal. Pride and bigotry cause men to require their subjects to follow their religion, whether right or wrong, and when worldly interest allures, and punishment overawes, few refuse.
Reflection
By such methods, false worship has been set up and maintained. WHBC 854.2
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In the height of the image, about thirty yards, probably is included a pedestal, and most likely it was only covered with plates of gold, not a solid mass of
that precious metal. Pride and bigotry cause men to require their subjects to follow their religion, whether right or wrong, and when worldly interest allures, and punishment overawes, few refuse. This is easy to the careless, the sensual, and the infidel, who are the greatest number; and most will go their ways. There is nothing so bad which the careless world will not be drawn to by a concert of music, or driven to by a fiery furnace. By such methods, false worship has been set up and maintained. WHBC 854.2