Hebrew Word Studies (21 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)
Restoring Covenant Community1. Diplomatic Dispatches (Ezra 4:11, 4:14, 4:17, 4:18; 5:6, 5:7)Persian officials “sent” letters to Artaxerxes or Darius, attempting either to hinder or to clarify the Jews Restoring Covenant Community1. Diplomatic Dispatches (Ezra 4:11, 4:14, 4:17, 4:18; 5:6, 5:7)Persian officials “sent” letters to Artaxerxes or Darius, attempting either to hinder or to clarify the Jews
- send (semantic_range)
2.Hithpa.Participlepluralמִתְכַּנְּשִׁין(were)assembledDaniel 3:3,27.Topical LexiconOverviewStrong’s Hebrew 3673 conveys the idea of bringing persons together for a single purpose. Its three appearanc 2.Hithpa.Participlepluralמִתְכַּנְּשִׁין(were)assembledDaniel 3:3,27.Topical LexiconOverviewStrong’s Hebrew 3673 conveys the idea of bringing persons together for a single purpose. Its three appearanc
- gather (semantic_range)
2,3,27;Daniel 6:2;Daniel 6:3;Daniel 6:4;Daniel 6:5;Daniel 6:7;Daniel 6:8.אִילָןseeאול.Topical LexiconDefinition and Historical Settingאַחַשְׁדַּרְפָּן (Strong’s H324) designates the “satraps” of the M 2,3,27;Daniel 6:2;Daniel 6:3;Daniel 6:4;Daniel 6:5;Daniel 6:7;Daniel 6:8.אִילָןseeאול.Topical LexiconDefinition and Historical Settingאַחַשְׁדַּרְפָּן (Strong’s H324) designates the “satraps” of the M
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
14; constructמַּחַתEzra 5:3,6;Ezra 6:6,7,13; plural emphaticמַּחֲוָתָאDaniel 3:2,3,27;Daniel 6:1.Topical LexiconDefinition and ScopeThe word designates a provincial governor or prefect, a civil offici 14; constructמַּחַתEzra 5:3,6;Ezra 6:6,7,13; plural emphaticמַּחֲוָתָאDaniel 3:2,3,27;Daniel 6:1.Topical LexiconDefinition and ScopeThe word designates a provincial governor or prefect, a civil offici
2Tabari 462AndrM 51 *Str42*Dr Scheftii. 57; MeyEntst. J. 25questions, and thinks military title); — plural emphaticאֲדַרְגָָּֽןְרַיָּאDaniel 3:2,3.Topical LexiconOccurrences in the CanonThe term appea 2Tabari 462AndrM 51 *Str42*Dr Scheftii. 57; MeyEntst. J. 25questions, and thinks military title); — plural emphaticאֲדַרְגָָּֽןְרַיָּאDaniel 3:2,3.Topical LexiconOccurrences in the CanonThe term appea
- counsellor (semantic_range)
2,3, dubious: most think "" form of [גַּזְבָּר]treasurer(or, MeyEntst. J. 23, textual error for׳גז); Gr Bev and others readהַדָּֽבְרַיָּאministers(Daniel 3:24); possibly (see Lag Dr and others) dittog 2,3, dubious: most think "" form of [גַּזְבָּר]treasurer(or, MeyEntst. J. 23, textual error for׳גז); Gr Bev and others readהַדָּֽבְרַיָּאministers(Daniel 3:24); possibly (see Lag Dr and others) dittog
2,3.Topical LexiconTerm OverviewStrong’s Hebrew 1884, דְּתָבָר, designates a class of civil officers in the Babylonian administration during the exile period. They appear only inDaniel 3:2andDaniel 3: 2,3.Topical LexiconTerm OverviewStrong’s Hebrew 1884, דְּתָבָר, designates a class of civil officers in the Babylonian administration during the exile period. They appear only inDaniel 3:2andDaniel 3:
- judge (semantic_range)
- dâtabara (semantic_range)
- law-bearer (semantic_range)
- judge (semantic_range)
2,3(so Egyptian Aramaic RÉS361B 4דיניאתיפתיא וגושכיא; meaning unknown, conjectures in Bev, Behrm, compare Dr).[תַּקִּיף] seeתְּקִף. belowTopical LexiconBiblical Occurrences“Then King Nebuchadnezzar se 2,3(so Egyptian Aramaic RÉS361B 4דיניאתיפתיא וגושכיא; meaning unknown, conjectures in Bev, Behrm, compare Dr).[תַּקִּיף] seeתְּקִף. belowTopical LexiconBiblical Occurrences“Then King Nebuchadnezzar se
“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,
- the whole (semantic_range)
2– Nebuchadnezzar “summoned the satraps, prefects, governors (שִׁלְטֹנַיָּא), advisers, treasurers, judges, magistrates, and all the authorities of the provinces.”•Daniel 3:3– The same group assembles 2– Nebuchadnezzar “summoned the satraps, prefects, governors (שִׁלְטֹנַיָּא), advisers, treasurers, judges, magistrates, and all the authorities of the provinces.”•Daniel 3:3– The same group assembles
- ruler (semantic_range)
§ 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)
3;Daniel 7:22;אָ֯Ezra 5:16; 3masculine pluralאֲתוֺEzra 4:12;Imperativemasculine plural(וֶ)אֱתוֺDaniel 3:26;Infinitiveלְמֵתֵא(K§ 41 c))Daniel 3:2;ParticipleאָתֵהDaniel 7:13; —come, withעַלpersonEzra 4: 3;Daniel 7:22;אָ֯Ezra 5:16; 3masculine pluralאֲתוֺEzra 4:12;Imperativemasculine plural(וֶ)אֱתוֺDaniel 3:26;Infinitiveלְמֵתֵא(K§ 41 c))Daniel 3:2;ParticipleאָתֵהDaniel 7:13; —come, withעַלpersonEzra 4:
- bring (semantic_range)
- be brought (semantic_range)
2.Daniel 3:3; templeEzra 6:16. Ezra 16:17.Topical LexiconDefinition and ScopeThe Aramaic word חֲנֻכָּא denotes a formal act of dedication or consecration, the public setting apart of a structure or ob 2.Daniel 3:3; templeEzra 6:16. Ezra 16:17.Topical LexiconDefinition and ScopeThe Aramaic word חֲנֻכָּא denotes a formal act of dedication or consecration, the public setting apart of a structure or ob
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)
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)
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)
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Commentary
Gill's Exposition
Then Nebuchadnezzar the king sent to gather together the princes,.... He sent letters, or dispatched messengers, into the several provinces of his empire, and parts of his dominions, to convene all the peers of his realm, and governors of provinces, and all officers, civil, military, and religious, expressed by various names and titles: the governors, and the captains, the judges, the treasurers, the counsellors, the sheriffs, and all the rulers of the
provinces; who are particularly and distinctly designed is not easy to say. Jacchiades thinks they answer to the same offices and officers which now obtain in the Turkish empire; princes are the "bashaws"; governors the "beglerbegs"; captains the "agas" of the janizaries; judges the "kadies"; treasurers the "dephterdaries"; the counsellors the "alphakies"; and "zayties the sheriffs"; their chief doctors their "muphties", as L'Empereur; and the rulers of the provinces the "zangiakies" or "viziers"; but, be they who they will, they were the principal men of the empire, both in things civil, military, and ecclesiastic, who were ordered to come to the dedication of the image, which Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up; for though it was made and set up, it was not a proper object of worship till dedicated; and which was done by burning incense, blowing trumpets, &c. now these great men were gathered together on this occasion, because of the greater honour done hereby to the king and his image; and also by their example to engage the populace the more easily to the worship of it; and likewise as being the representatives of them since they could not all be collected together in one place; and it may be it was done, as some think, to ensnare Daniel and his companions. Philostratus (f) makes mention of an officer at Babylon that had the keeping of the great gate into the city; which some take to be the same with the first sort here mentioned; who first offered the golden statue of the king to be worshipped before he would permit any to enter into the city, which perhaps might take its rise from the worship of this golden image. (f) De Vita Apollonii, l. 1. c. 19.