Hebrew Word Studies (15 words)
Men Opposing and Aiding the Temple Work1.Ezra 4:21– Artaxerxes commands provincial officials to “stop these men” whose rebuilding work seems subversive. גְּבַר marks them out as capable, organized wor Men Opposing and Aiding the Temple Work1.Ezra 4:21– Artaxerxes commands provincial officials to “stop these men” whose rebuilding work seems subversive. גְּבַר marks them out as capable, organized wor
- mighty one (semantic_range)
20(= Biblical Hebrewגִּבּוֺרֵי חַיִל).Topical LexiconDefinition and Essenceגִּבָר describes a man distinguished by strength, valor, and military prowess. Though it appears only once (Daniel 3:20), the 20(= Biblical Hebrewגִּבּוֺרֵי חַיִל).Topical LexiconDefinition and Essenceגִּבָר describes a man distinguished by strength, valor, and military prowess. Though it appears only once (Daniel 3:20), the
- mighty one (semantic_range)
23– Persian officials “used force and power” to halt temple construction. חַיִל here names coercive strength directed against covenant obedience, highlighting Judah’s vulnerability under foreign rule 23– Persian officials “used force and power” to halt temple construction. חַיִל here names coercive strength directed against covenant obedience, highlighting Judah’s vulnerability under foreign rule
- army (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)
23– Persian officials “used force and power” to halt temple construction. חַיִל here names coercive strength directed against covenant obedience, highlighting Judah’s vulnerability under foreign rule 23– Persian officials “used force and power” to halt temple construction. חַיִל here names coercive strength directed against covenant obedience, highlighting Judah’s vulnerability under foreign rule
- army (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)
21they were bound.Pa`elbind: InfinitiveלְכַמָּתָךְDaniel 3:20(לaccusative of person);Passive participlepluralמְכַמְּתִיןboundDaniel 3:23;Daniel 3:24.Topical LexiconOccurrences inDaniel 3Daniel 3:20, 3 21they were bound.Pa`elbind: InfinitiveלְכַמָּתָךְDaniel 3:20(לaccusative of person);Passive participlepluralמְכַמְּתִיןboundDaniel 3:23;Daniel 3:24.Topical LexiconOccurrences inDaniel 3Daniel 3:20, 3
6–7). Alongside Daniel, Mishael, and Azariah, he was educated in the language and literature of the Chaldeans and appointed to governmental service under King Nebuchadnezzar. His new name, possibly in 6–7). Alongside Daniel, Mishael, and Azariah, he was educated in the language and literature of the Chaldeans and appointed to governmental service under King Nebuchadnezzar. His new name, possibly in
Daniel 2:49and twelve verses in chapter 3 (Daniel 3:12–30). The distribution underscores that his significance centers on a single, climactic event—the fiery-furnace trial.•Daniel 2:49records his prom Daniel 2:49and twelve verses in chapter 3 (Daniel 3:12–30). The distribution underscores that his significance centers on a single, climactic event—the fiery-furnace trial.•Daniel 2:49records his prom
49;Daniel 3:1210t. 3, +עֲבֵד נְגוֺאDaniel 3:29; =עֲזַרְיָהDaniel 2:17.Topical LexiconName and IdentityAbed-Nego (עֲבֵד נְגוֹא, servant of Nego/Nebo) is one of the three Judean exiles whom Babylonian o 49;Daniel 3:1210t. 3, +עֲבֵד נְגוֺאDaniel 3:29; =עֲזַרְיָהDaniel 2:17.Topical LexiconName and IdentityAbed-Nego (עֲבֵד נְגוֹא, servant of Nego/Nebo) is one of the three Judean exiles whom Babylonian o
49;Daniel 3:1210t. 3, +עֲבֵד נְגוֺאDaniel 3:29; =עֲזַרְיָהDaniel 2:17.Topical LexiconName and IdentityAbed-Nego (עֲבֵד נְגוֹא, servant of Nego/Nebo) is one of the three Judean exiles whom Babylonian o 49;Daniel 3:1210t. 3, +עֲבֵד נְגוֺאDaniel 3:29; =עֲזַרְיָהDaniel 2:17.Topical LexiconName and IdentityAbed-Nego (עֲבֵד נְגוֹא, servant of Nego/Nebo) is one of the three Judean exiles whom Babylonian o
(1) governmental imposition (Ezra 7:24), (2) royal threats of execution (Daniel 3), (3) persecution of prayer (Daniel 6), and (4) eschatological enthronement (Daniel 7:9). Together they reveal the con (1) governmental imposition (Ezra 7:24), (2) royal threats of execution (Daniel 3), (3) persecution of prayer (Daniel 6), and (4) eschatological enthronement (Daniel 7:9). Together they reveal the con
- worm (semantic_range)
- decay (semantic_range)
19(probablyfemininevDaniel 3:26)furnace(probably loan-word from Assyrianutûnu, atûnu,id., [also Tel Amarna], DHMVOJ 1.23Buhl; Syriachence Arabicas loan-word Frä26; EthiopicDi763; conjectures on etymol 19(probablyfemininevDaniel 3:26)furnace(probably loan-word from Assyrianutûnu, atûnu,id., [also Tel Amarna], DHMVOJ 1.23Buhl; Syriachence Arabicas loan-word Frä26; EthiopicDi763; conjectures on etymol
6and masculineDaniel 7:9fire(ᵑ7Syriac; see √נורBiblical Hebrew); — absolute׳נDaniel 3:27;Daniel 7:9(twice in verse);Daniel 7:10; emphaticנוּרָאDaniel 3:612t. 3.Topical LexiconSummary of Biblical Usage 6and masculineDaniel 7:9fire(ᵑ7Syriac; see √נורBiblical Hebrew); — absolute׳נDaniel 3:27;Daniel 7:9(twice in verse);Daniel 7:10; emphaticנוּרָאDaniel 3:612t. 3.Topical LexiconSummary of Biblical Usage
1–7). Refusal leads to death “in the midst of a blazing fiery furnace” (Daniel 3:6). The phrase with יְקַד paints a vivid backdrop typical of Mesopotamian kilns, which could be heated by bellows to ex 1–7). Refusal leads to death “in the midst of a blazing fiery furnace” (Daniel 3:6). The phrase with יְקַד paints a vivid backdrop typical of Mesopotamian kilns, which could be heated by bellows to ex
- burn (semantic_range)
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Commentary
Gill's Exposition
And he commanded the most mighty men that were in his army,.... The most famous for courage of mind, and strength of body, that were in all his army: to bind Shadrach, Meshach, and
Abednego either their hands or their feet, or both; unless it can be thought that they were all three bound together in one bundle, and so cast into the furnace; which is not improbable, as Gejerus observes; seeing the king afterwards wondered to see them walk separately in the furnace: there was no need to bind them, for they would not have resisted; and if he ordered this to secure them from the power of their God, it was vain and foolish: and to cast them into the burning fiery furnace: if they were all three bound together, it required some able bodied men to take them up and cast them in, especially if the furnace was above them; though it is more probable that it was a more depressed place, or below them, and so the cast was more easy.