Daniel 3:3
"Then the princes, the governors, and captains, the judges, the treasurers, the counsellors, the sheriffs, and all the rulers of the provinces, were gathered together unto the dedication of the image that Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up; and they stood before the image that Nebuchadnezzar had set up."

Commentary

Gill's Exposition

Then the princes, the governors, and captains,.... And all the rest of the officers before mentioned, having received their orders from the king, in obedience to them, were gathered together

unto the dedication of the image Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up; at great expense, and with much fatigue and trouble, they came from all parts to attend this great solemnity: and they stood before the image Nebuchadnezzar had set up; they stood and looked at it, and viewed its several parts; they stood and beheld it with wonder, its richness and largeness; they stood and attended to all the rites and ceremonies of the dedication of it; they stood and were ready to fall down and worship it, when the word of command was given; so obsequious were they to the king's will.

Source: Gill's Exposition (Public Domain)

Hebrew Word Studies (25 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)
H3673 כָּנַשׁ
Definition:

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

Possible Meanings:
  • gather (semantic_range)
H0324 אֲחַשְׁדַּרְפַּן
Definition:

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

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

H6347 פֶחָה
Definition:

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

H0148 אֲדרְגָּזֵר
Definition:

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

Possible Meanings:
  • counsellor (semantic_range)
H1411 גְּדָבָר
Definition:

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

H1884 דְּתָבָר
Definition:

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:

Possible Meanings:
  • judge (semantic_range)
  • dâtabara (semantic_range)
  • law-bearer (semantic_range)
  • judge (semantic_range)
H8614 תִּפְתַּי
Definition:

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

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)
H7984 שִׁלְטוֹן
Definition:

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

Possible Meanings:
  • ruler (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)
H2597 חֲנֻכָּא
Definition:

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

H6755 צֶלֶם
Definition:

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

Possible Meanings:
  • image (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)
H6966 קוּם
Definition:

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

Possible Meanings:
  • arise (semantic_range)
  • arise (semantic_range)
  • arise (semantic_range)
H5020 נְבוּכַדְנֶצַּר
Definition:

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

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)
H6966 קוּם
Definition:

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

Possible Meanings:
  • arise (semantic_range)
  • arise (semantic_range)
  • arise (semantic_range)
H6966 קוּם
Definition:

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

Possible Meanings:
  • arise (semantic_range)
  • arise (semantic_range)
  • arise (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)
H6755 צֶלֶם
Definition:

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

Possible Meanings:
  • image (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)
H6966 קוּם
Definition:

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

Possible Meanings:
  • arise (semantic_range)
  • arise (semantic_range)
  • arise (semantic_range)
H5020 נְבוּכַדְנֶצַּר
Definition:

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

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