Daniel 3:7
"Therefore at that time, when all the people heard the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, and all kinds of musick, all the people, the nations, and the languages, fell down and worshipped the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up."

Commentary

Gill's Exposition

Therefore at that time,.... Such a severe edict being published, threatening with so terrible a punishment: when all the people heard the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery,

and all kinds of music; not only at Babylon, and that lived near the plain of Dura, but in all places where it was played: all the people, the nations, and the languages, fell down and worshipped the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up; what through love of music, the fear of the furnace, regard to superstition and idolatry, and to the king's command, men of all nations and languages gave it homage and worship.

Source: Gill's Exposition (Public Domain)

Hebrew Word Studies (30 words)

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)
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)
H2166 זְמָן
Definition:

7time(probably loan-word from Old Persianzrvan, zarvâna,time,age, NöM 152Scheft45; compare Biblical Hebrew (late); and (on change ofν[b] tom) FräZA iii. 52; Nabataeanזמן, Palmyrene (Nabataean)זבןLzb26 7time(probably loan-word from Old Persianzrvan, zarvâna,time,age, NöM 152Scheft45; compare Biblical Hebrew (late); and (on change ofν[b] tom) FräZA iii. 52; Nabataeanזמן, Palmyrene (Nabataean)זבןLzb26

Possible Meanings:
  • agree together (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)
H8086 שְׁמַע
Definition:

שְׁמַע (Strong’s Hebrew 8086)Semantic and Theological BackgroundThis Aramaic verb, cognate with the Hebrew root behind the well-known “Shema,” moves beyond the physical act of listening to embrace hee שְׁמַע (Strong’s Hebrew 8086)Semantic and Theological BackgroundThis Aramaic verb, cognate with the Hebrew root behind the well-known “Shema,” moves beyond the physical act of listening to embrace hee

Possible Meanings:
  • hear (semantic_range)
  • hear (semantic_range)
  • have sense of hearing (semantic_range)
  • shew oneself obedient (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)
H7032 קָל
Definition:

(Aramaic) corresponding toqowl-- sound, voice.see HEBREWqowlBrown-Driver-Briggsקָלnoun masculineDan 4:28voice(ᵑ7Syriac); —׳קabsoluteDaniel 4:28;Daniel 6:21; constructsoundof wordsDaniel 7:11, instrume (Aramaic) corresponding toqowl-- sound, voice.see HEBREWqowlBrown-Driver-Briggsקָלnoun masculineDan 4:28voice(ᵑ7Syriac); —׳קabsoluteDaniel 4:28;Daniel 6:21; constructsoundof wordsDaniel 7:11, instrume

H7162 קֶרֶן
Definition:

Daniel 3, where the word denotes a literal wind instrument, andDaniel 7, where it functions symbolically in prophetic imagery. Although written in Aramaic, the term carries the same semantic range fam Daniel 3, where the word denotes a literal wind instrument, andDaniel 7, where it functions symbolically in prophetic imagery. Although written in Aramaic, the term carries the same semantic range fam

Possible Meanings:
  • horn (semantic_range)
H4953 מַשְׁרוֹקִי
Definition:

5,7,15,׳מַשְׁרֹקDaniel 3:10.Topical LexiconHebrew Term and Instrument Familyמַשְׁרוֹקִי (mashroqî) designates a wind instrument, usually translated “pipe” or “flute.” It belongs to the family of reed 5,7,15,׳מַשְׁרֹקDaniel 3:10.Topical LexiconHebrew Term and Instrument Familyמַשְׁרוֹקִי (mashroqî) designates a wind instrument, usually translated “pipe” or “flute.” It belongs to the family of reed

H7030 קִיתָרֹס
Definition:

ii. 573); —Daniel 3:5,7,10,15; Kmpקִיתָרִם.קָלseeקול.Topical LexiconInstrument Description and NomenclatureThe term קִיתָרֹס designates a plucked string instrument comparable to the Greek kithara. Bui ii. 573); —Daniel 3:5,7,10,15; Kmpקִיתָרִם.קָלseeקול.Topical LexiconInstrument Description and NomenclatureThe term קִיתָרֹס designates a plucked string instrument comparable to the Greek kithara. Bui

Possible Meanings:
  • lyre (semantic_range)
  • zither (semantic_range)
H7030 קִיתָרֹס
Definition:

ii. 573); —Daniel 3:5,7,10,15; Kmpקִיתָרִם.קָלseeקול.Topical LexiconInstrument Description and NomenclatureThe term קִיתָרֹס designates a plucked string instrument comparable to the Greek kithara. Bui ii. 573); —Daniel 3:5,7,10,15; Kmpקִיתָרִם.קָלseeקול.Topical LexiconInstrument Description and NomenclatureThe term קִיתָרֹס designates a plucked string instrument comparable to the Greek kithara. Bui

Possible Meanings:
  • lyre (semantic_range)
  • zither (semantic_range)
H5443 סַבְּכָא
Definition:

5; also Biblical Hebrew˜שׂבָכָהlattice-work, √שׂבך, compare Syriac); —Daniel 3:5,7,10,15.Topical LexiconDefinition and Identificationסַבְּכָא (sabbəḵāʾ) designates a stringed musical instrument includ 5; also Biblical Hebrew˜שׂבָכָהlattice-work, √שׂבך, compare Syriac); —Daniel 3:5,7,10,15.Topical LexiconDefinition and Identificationסַבְּכָא (sabbəḵāʾ) designates a stringed musical instrument includ

H6460 פִסַנְטֵרִין
Definition:

7,מְּסַנְתֵּירִיןDaniel 3:5;Daniel 3:10;Daniel 3:15.Topical LexiconOverviewלְפִסַנְטֵרִין (Strong’s Hebrew 6460) denotes a stringed instrument named among the musical ensemble King Nebuchadnezzar empl 7,מְּסַנְתֵּירִיןDaniel 3:5;Daniel 3:10;Daniel 3:15.Topical LexiconOverviewלְפִסַנְטֵרִין (Strong’s Hebrew 6460) denotes a stringed instrument named among the musical ensemble King Nebuchadnezzar empl

Possible Meanings:
  • triangular (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)
H2178 זַן
Definition:

5– “When you hear the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipes, and every kind of music, you must fall down and worship the golden statue that King Nebuchadnezzar has set up.”•Daniel 3:7– R 5– “When you hear the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipes, and every kind of music, you must fall down and worship the golden statue that King Nebuchadnezzar has set up.”•Daniel 3:7– R

Possible Meanings:
  • sort (semantic_range)
H2170 זְמָר
Definition:

5). The repetition of the term underscores the centrality of musical accompaniment in the king’s religious spectacle.Historical BackgroundIn the Neo-Babylonian Empire, processional and liturgical musi 5). The repetition of the term underscores the centrality of musical accompaniment in the king’s religious spectacle.Historical BackgroundIn the Neo-Babylonian Empire, processional and liturgical musi

Possible Meanings:
  • singer (semantic_range)
H5308 נְפַל
Definition:

46records the climactic scene after Daniel interprets Nebuchadnezzar’s dream: “Then King Nebuchadnezzar fell facedown and paid homage to Daniel, and he ordered that an offering and incense be presente 46records the climactic scene after Daniel interprets Nebuchadnezzar’s dream: “Then King Nebuchadnezzar fell facedown and paid homage to Daniel, and he ordered that an offering and incense be presente

Possible Meanings:
  • fall (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)
H5457 סְגִד
Definition:

46;Imperfect3masculine singularיִסְגֻּדDaniel 3:6+, 3 masculine pluralיִסְגְּדוּןDaniel 3:28, etc.;Participle activepluralסָֽגְדִיןDaniel 3:7#NAME?do homageלְצֶלֶםDaniel 3:5,7,10,12,14,15,18,לof false 46;Imperfect3masculine singularיִסְגֻּדDaniel 3:6+, 3 masculine pluralיִסְגְּדוּןDaniel 3:28, etc.;Participle activepluralסָֽגְדִיןDaniel 3:7#NAME?do homageלְצֶלֶםDaniel 3:5,7,10,12,14,15,18,לof false

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)
H1722 דְּהַב
Definition:

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

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)

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