Daniel 3:29
"Therefore I make a decree, That every people, nation, and language, which speak any thing amiss against the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, shall be cut in pieces, and their houses shall be made a dunghill: because there is no other God that can deliver after this sort."

Commentary

Gill's Exposition

Therefore I make a decree,.... Or, a "decree is made by me" (w); which is as follows: that every people, nation, and language, which speak anything amiss against the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego; anything indecent, blasphemous, or by way of contempt: he does not give

orders that their God should be worshipped or signify that he would worship him himself, and quit his false deities; no, only that he should not be spoken against, as very probably before this time he was, to the great grief of these good men; and to whom, therefore such an edict would be grateful, though no more could be obtained; by which it was enacted, that any such person, so blaspheming and reproaching, shall be cut to pieces, and their houses shall be made a dunghill; See Gill on Dan 2:5 ; because there is no other god that can deliver after this manner; no, not even Bel himself, as was plain; for he could not deliver the men at the mouth of the furnace, that cast in these three, for they were destroyed by the force of the flame and smoke that came out; but the true God delivered the three men cast in, even in the midst of it; this was beyond all contradiction, and therefore he could not but own it. (w) "a me proponitur edictum", Junius & Tremellius, Piscator, Broughtonus; "a me positum decretum", Montanus, Cocceius, Michaelis.

Source: Gill's Exposition (Public Domain)

Hebrew Word Studies (35 words)

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)
H7761 שׂוּם
Definition:

51records that Solomon “put” (שׂוּם) the dedicated silver and gold into the treasuries of the house of the LORD, underscoring careful stewardship of holy things. InExodus 30:6Moses must “put” the gold 51records that Solomon “put” (שׂוּם) the dedicated silver and gold into the treasuries of the house of the LORD, underscoring careful stewardship of holy things. InExodus 30:6Moses must “put” the gold

Possible Meanings:
  • set (semantic_range)
  • make (semantic_range)
  • make (semantic_range)
  • make (semantic_range)
  • appoint (semantic_range)
H2942 טְעֵם
Definition:

21taste, judgement, command(Biblical Hebrewטַ֫עַס(late sense)); — absolute׳טDaniel 3:10+, construct׳טDaniel 5:2;Ezra 6:14,טַ֫עַס(of God, mere scribal distinction NöLCB 1896, 305Str§ 8 cKAramaismen 40) 21taste, judgement, command(Biblical Hebrewטַ֫עַס(late sense)); — absolute׳טDaniel 3:10+, construct׳טDaniel 5:2;Ezra 6:14,טַ֫עַס(of God, mere scribal distinction NöLCB 1896, 305Str§ 8 cKAramaismen 40)

Possible Meanings:
  • judgment (semantic_range)
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)
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)
H5972 עַם
Definition:

•Ezra 5:12; 6:12; 7:13, 16, 25•Daniel 2:44; 3:4, 7 (twice); 3:29; 4:1; 5:19; 6:25; 7:14, 27Historical Context1. Persian Period (Ezra). Cyrus’s decree (Ezra 1) and later royal correspondence were compo •Ezra 5:12; 6:12; 7:13, 16, 25•Daniel 2:44; 3:4, 7 (twice); 3:29; 4:1; 5:19; 6:25; 7:14, 27Historical Context1. Persian Period (Ezra). Cyrus’s decree (Ezra 1) and later royal correspondence were compo

Possible Meanings:
  • with (semantic_range)
H0524 אֻמָּה
Definition:

10employs the term in the correspondence between adversaries of Judah and the Persian court, describing “peoples” transplanted into Samaria. The remaining seven instances cluster inDaniel 3–7, a narra 10employs the term in the correspondence between adversaries of Judah and the Persian court, describing “peoples” transplanted into Samaria. The remaining seven instances cluster inDaniel 3–7, a narra

Possible Meanings:
  • nation (semantic_range)
H3961 לִשָּׂן
Definition:

4– Heralds summon “peoples and nations of every language” to Nebuchadnezzar’s idolatrous ceremony.•Daniel 3:7– The same multilingual assembly bows to the image, showing political pressure on conscienc 4– Heralds summon “peoples and nations of every language” to Nebuchadnezzar’s idolatrous ceremony.•Daniel 3:7– The same multilingual assembly bows to the image, showing political pressure on conscienc

Possible Meanings:
  • tongue (semantic_range)
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)
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)
H7955 שָׁלָה
Definition:

22;Ezra 6:9;Daniel 6:5+Daniel 3:29Qr; Ktשׁלהusually thought an error forשׁלו; Hi Bev M (perhaps) explained asשֵׁלָה=שְׁאֵלָה=thing, affair(Dan 4:14).Topical LexiconSemantic Nuance and Range of Meaning 22;Ezra 6:9;Daniel 6:5+Daniel 3:29Qr; Ktשׁלהusually thought an error forשׁלו; Hi Bev M (perhaps) explained asשֵׁלָה=שְׁאֵלָה=thing, affair(Dan 4:14).Topical LexiconSemantic Nuance and Range of Meaning

Possible Meanings:
  • at ease (semantic_range)
H7960 שָׁלוּ
Definition:

Ezra 4:22;Ezra 6:8–9;Daniel 6:4. Each setting involves affairs of state and the welfare of God’s people within pagan empires, giving the word a distinctly political and covenantal flavor.Historical Se Ezra 4:22;Ezra 6:8–9;Daniel 6:4. Each setting involves affairs of state and the welfare of God’s people within pagan empires, giving the word a distinctly political and covenantal flavor.Historical Se

Possible Meanings:
  • neglect (semantic_range)
  • remissness (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)
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)
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)
H7715 שַׁדְרַךְ
Definition:

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

H4336 מֵישַׁךְ
Definition:

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

H5665 עֲבֵד נְגוֹא
Definition:

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

H5665 עֲבֵד נְגוֹא
Definition:

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

H1917 הַדָּם
Definition:

5ye shall be made members, i.e.dismembered, soDaniel 3:29.Topical LexiconForm and DistributionThe form הַדָּם is the definite construction “the blood,” occurring twice in the Aramaic portions of Danie 5ye shall be made members, i.e.dismembered, soDaniel 3:29.Topical LexiconForm and DistributionThe form הַדָּם is the definite construction “the blood,” occurring twice in the Aramaic portions of Danie

Possible Meanings:
  • limb (semantic_range)
H5648 עֲבַד
Definition:

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

Possible Meanings:
  • slave (semantic_range)
  • servant (semantic_range)
H1005 בּיִת
Definition:

“Enter the ark, you and all your household” (Genesis 7:1). Deliverance involved an entire בּיִת, underscoring that salvation in Scripture regularly addresses families, not only individuals. InGenesis “Enter the ark, you and all your household” (Genesis 7:1). Deliverance involved an entire בּיִת, underscoring that salvation in Scripture regularly addresses families, not only individuals. InGenesis

Possible Meanings:
  • lodge (semantic_range)
  • pass the night (semantic_range)
H5122 נְוָלוּ
Definition:

11,נְוָלִיDaniel 2:5;Daniel 3:29.Topical LexiconSemantic Nuance and Literary Forceנְוָלוּ evokes the picture of a ruined heap fit only for refuse—no longer a dwelling but an emblem of utter disgrace. 11,נְוָלִיDaniel 2:5;Daniel 3:29.Topical LexiconSemantic Nuance and Literary Forceנְוָלוּ evokes the picture of a ruined heap fit only for refuse—no longer a dwelling but an emblem of utter disgrace.

Possible Meanings:
  • refuse-heap (semantic_range)
H7739 שְׁוָה
Definition:

(Aramaic): corresponding toshavah; to resemble -- make like.see HEBREWshavahBrown-Driver-BriggsII. [שְׁוָה]verb Hithpa.be set, made(Pa`elשַׁוִּיmake, Cappadocian Aramaic LzbEph. i. 67; compare Biblica (Aramaic): corresponding toshavah; to resemble -- make like.see HEBREWshavahBrown-Driver-BriggsII. [שְׁוָה]verb Hithpa.be set, made(Pa`elשַׁוִּיmake, Cappadocian Aramaic LzbEph. i. 67; compare Biblica

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)
H6903 קְבֵל
Definition:

8;ᵑ7קְבֵיל, withלְ,לִקְבֵיל, suffixלְקִבֵלִי, etc.,in front of(Dalm§ 47, 7); Syriac,aspect,in front,, suffixin front (of), opposite (to), compareGenesis 15:10ᵑ7ᵑ6; Palmyreneלקבלbefore(Cooke321, compar 8;ᵑ7קְבֵיל, withלְ,לִקְבֵיל, suffixלְקִבֵלִי, etc.,in front of(Dalm§ 47, 7); Syriac,aspect,in front,, suffixin front (of), opposite (to), compareGenesis 15:10ᵑ7ᵑ6; Palmyreneלקבלbefore(Cooke321, compar

Possible Meanings:
  • receive (semantic_range)
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)
H3809 לָא
Definition:

38); so Nabataean and Egyptian AramaicלהןCooke217, 219, 241S-CPap. C 6, 7+;lâinnî, howeverSocArab. Dial.see Marokko 44, Anm. 103;ᵑ7אִילָּהֵיןGenesis 32:28;Genesis 43:3and elsewhere); —1after a negativ 38); so Nabataean and Egyptian AramaicלהןCooke217, 219, 241S-CPap. C 6, 7+;lâinnî, howeverSocArab. Dial.see Marokko 44, Anm. 103;ᵑ7אִילָּהֵיןGenesis 32:28;Genesis 43:3and elsewhere); —1after a negativ

Possible Meanings:
  • not (semantic_range)
H0383 אִיתַי
Definition:

10)particlethere is, are. . .(properly asubstantivefollowing by a Genitive, see Biblical Hebrewיֵשׁ: Egyptian AramaicאיתיRÉS361, S-CPap., Nabataeanאיתי, Palmyreneאית,ᵑ7Talmudאִית(Dalm§ 44, 4), Syriac, 10)particlethere is, are. . .(properly asubstantivefollowing by a Genitive, see Biblical Hebrewיֵשׁ: Egyptian AramaicאיתיRÉS361, S-CPap., Nabataeanאיתי, Palmyreneאית,ᵑ7Talmudאִית(Dalm§ 44, 4), Syriac,

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)
H0321 אָחֲרָן
Definition:

11,44;Daniel 3:29;Daniel 4:5; KtDaniel 5:17;Daniel 7:24. Thefemininein use isאָחֳרַי(Egyptian Aramaicאחרה, RÉS246;ᵑ7Talmudאוֺחְרִי(D§ 20. 5); compare K§ 61, 5M§ 87 dNöBeitr.51),Daniel 2:39׳מַלְכוּ א,D 11,44;Daniel 3:29;Daniel 4:5; KtDaniel 5:17;Daniel 7:24. Thefemininein use isאָחֳרַי(Egyptian Aramaicאחרה, RÉS246;ᵑ7Talmudאוֺחְרִי(D§ 20. 5); compare K§ 61, 5M§ 87 dNöBeitr.51),Daniel 2:39׳מַלְכוּ א,D

Possible Meanings:
  • another (semantic_range)
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)
H5338 נְצַל
Definition:

the Lord alone has power to save.Context in Daniel1.Daniel 3:29establishes the exclusivity of God’s saving power after the fiery-furnace miracle: “there is no other god who can deliver in this way.”2. the Lord alone has power to save.Context in Daniel1.Daniel 3:29establishes the exclusivity of God’s saving power after the fiery-furnace miracle: “there is no other god who can deliver in this way.”2.

Possible Meanings:
  • rescue (semantic_range)
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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